it's not unusual to have fun with anyone

[innocentloveholic]

[ The ballroom's a little swanky for a simple get-together like this, but...

Well, actually, judging by what you see when you come in at the appointed time (or even before that, but Aligula'll be huffy if you do!?), what was advertised is not exactly what's going on. Continuing her war on paper, Aligula's put up origami hearts (or her attempts at them; she got better as she figured out what she was doing, but they're not the best) pretty much everywhere. There's also sheets taped to every wall with encouraging things in her curly-cute script like GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER! and FIND A PARTNER! and WELCOME TO SPEED-DATING!

...Yeah, welcome to speed-dating.

There's a lot of chairs paired together, presumably for the whole "partnering up" thing, and everyone anywhere near the ballroom will be getting a sheet of questions titled SUGGESTED TALKING POINTS. There at least seems to be food like she promised? At least... there's signs pointing to the dining room across the wall to suggest it, and entering the dining room gets you hot chocolate (and water, if you're boring, as well treating you to the sight of a parfait bar, with various cups and glasses to stand in for actual parfait glasses. There's also things for making sandwiches—she pretty much grabbed whatever she could think of from the fridge and such—and of course, plates and utensils and etc.

And if none of that's appetizing then, like, kitchen's not that far, go make something yourself. She put a lot of work into this whole thing but especially the parfait bar because she loves parfait and everyone can have fun making those.

If you don't think your character would've come without a little help, don't worry; even if Aligula can't bodily drag everyone, she sure can bother them aggressively until they come just to get her to leave them alone. All in all, don't sweat the small stuff and have a good time getting to know each other! Or go sulk and play the piano, whatever. ]

Comments

[bloodbiter]

A bit of them do seem strange to me, honestly. I wonder what caused her to decide on the questions that she did.

[icysemblance]

Only thing I can guess is for the shock value.

[bloodbiter]

Regardless... Might I ask you one of the more sensible questions? It does seem like a good way to get to know the people here.

[icysemblance]

By all means.

[bloodbiter]

Then... I'd like to hear about your hobbies, if I may.

[icysemblance]

I love music and like singing. I took ballet lessons for a long time, and I like fencing, too.

What about yours?

[bloodbiter]

All of those sound like wonderful pastimes. I'd love to hear you perform sometime, if you don't mind.

I love to draw, paint, and embroider. I enjoy reading, too, and horseback riding.

[icysemblance]

I think I'll try and get a few of the other singers together and we'll do a recital sometime.

[She smiles.]

I love reading, too. I've never had the chance to learn embroidery, though.

[bloodbiter]

Ah, that would be lovely! I'm sure everyone here would enjoy that a great deal.

[A smile in return.]

If only I had an embroidery kit here, I would be glad to show you.

[icysemblance]

I wonder if there isn't one in the storage room. It's worth looking, at least.

[bloodbiter]

That's true! If I do find some, I would love to show you how it works. It isn't difficult when you get the hang of it.

[icysemblance]

I just hope I don't prick my fingers too much.

[bloodbiter]

It's easy to avoid that. I would be glad to show you how.

[icysemblance]

Thank you very much. I'll come find you if we get the right supplies.