Trash Squad Day 1 - SPEED DATING

[chinhotta]

Alright, kiddos!! Gather up in the cafeteria for your first event!

[ The cafeteria tables are arranged differently now, long tables pushed to the edges of the room and filled with finger foods and drinks, and the center of the room open except for a bunch of tall, small round tables which are empty except for a stack of cards, but about the right size and height for two people to put drinks on as they stand around.

Vanilla is also standing on one of the tables with a bullhorn. ]

We're starting with a classic! Speed dating! You'll have five minutes each round! When the horn goes off, that's your cue to switch it up and talk to someone else! If you need some conversation starters, try one of the questions on those cards!

...Or don't! You can do whatever you want, I'm not your mom. I'm going with 'uncle' for now!

( The structure here is pretty casual:
- Make a top level
- Tag some people! Optionally, start off with a question from the deck of suggestions!
- Thread! You can ask more questions if you want.
- Try to keep threads around 10 comments from you maximum. This isn’t a hard limit, but assume a bullhorn goes off around there to signal a switch.
- Pace yourself, kids, this runs until Thursday. )

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[loveisanopenseal]

[That gives her a slight pause for once. It doesn't last very long in the expression, but it looked like even she had to give it some thought.]

I would say . . . there is someone I must find. I have abandoned who I used to be and the position I held for the answer in which I seek.

[fightingoverdose]

Both? So you're sayin'...the pretty bird...got caged?

[loveisanopenseal]

That is a wonderful title for a business, I would like to visit that place sometime even if I am no such owner.

Perhaps it is reminiscent of the slang form that you often hear among adolescents. Do you understand what I am speaking of?

[artisticliberty]

Oh.

[he's a little surprised, but then again he's never been the most observant when it comes to romantic relationships, or orientation, or... anything, really. but wait--]

Does that mean he has returned, too? Could I really ask him?

[thickandchunky]

I wouldn't mind making new friends, but it's the romance part I'm not used to.

[loveisanopenseal]

That is a wonderful thing, isn't it? An unpredictable journey, one so far that it carries you across worlds even.

[loveisanopenseal]

Malevolent beings can be found anywhere.

[artisticliberty]

Fantasies speak of a hidden depth to people that they do not often reveal in their daily lives. I have no time for someone with no aspirations.

[purrtagonist]

[slow blinking]

Iiiii do know a lot of slang. . .

[but what slang does she mean, specifically!!]

[fightingoverdose]

[:)]

Does it matter? What, you only wanna be bailed out when it's easy so no one can see what you're really packin'?

[truthstranger]

Mm. I think it's good sometimes, definitely. It can help people to believe in themselves, even if the specific thing they're believing isn't true. And sometimes a lie can help lead to the truth. But...

[misterwormtail]

Yeah, likewise. The venue leaves something to be desired, but at least the company's good. [His smile's a little brighter - not entirely unreserved, though.]

[plsbully]

[ the gravest of sins!! ]

What would be your favorite kind, then?

[purrtagonist]

[there's a small flicker of relief when Yusuke doesn't make a big deal about it (truthfully, Akira's not trying to hide his orientation, but he also doesn't just. . . bring it up in conversation, either). and then a huffed laugh at that question]

Red hair, might be carrying around my old pair of glasses.

You. . . can ask him, but he might get flustered if you do.

[plsbully]

It follows that a prisoner would have plenty to avenge about, no?

[loveisanopenseal]

One of the dominant religions of the western world. The diverse interpretations can cause extreme conflict among their peers, but focusing on delivering preachings of an afterlife of peace amongst those who have suffered. I have heard of this before ~ ♪

[dismemberthename]

Yeah, it does all sort of go together, except for maybe the magical part?

[the buzzer goes off]

Ah, shit. See you around?

[plsbully]

[ look it's complicated



there's a very visible HEH on Dantes' face as he puts that card down, and he goes to take it himself. ]

Night, of course.

[ clears his throat; ]

Have you ever had voyeuristic fantasies?

[motorcycle_noises]

[ Tatsuya is absently flicking a zippo lighter in his hand open and shut, but he does appear to be listening.  ]

But...?

[artisticliberty]

Ah yes, I was wondering what had happened to them. I believe I spoke to him briefly, but I did not realize who he was at the time.

[misterwormtail]

Ok, I have to admit? I've heard of video games a bit, but I've never actually played one.

[counterfaith]

I decline to indulge this question.

[ flips a few more cards, sets them all down, finally: ]

. . . What do you do to wake yourself up in the morning?

[plsbully]

Mm, it does put things into perspective.

[


he looks down at the next card, and asks, a bit blandly: ]

What is your favorite placed to be touched?

[loveisanopenseal]

Then certainly you have heard of the term boss. If not, I will explain. It is often used in situations where someone is exceptionally well at what they are doing. For example, a haircut that had been professionally cut with excellent precision can be considered a "boss" haircut. A surgical procedure on kidney transplants done successfully is "boss". It seems to be a reference to how bosses in career fields are considered successful at what they do.

[plsbully]

[ he laughs, but lifts his hand as a wave goodbye ]