GENESSIA PROM!

[intothelens]

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I - SETUP (12:00pm-5:00pm)

For any and all who agreed to help with the decorations, this would be the time to gather at the Hotel. A large list of assignments will be posted on the wall near the entrance, with duties including but not limited to:

1. Setting Tables, including placement of centerpieces
2. Wall and ceiling decorations, involving a lot of gossamer drapery and lights
3. Preparing the buffet table, with a mixture of hot and cold foods, as well as a separate table at the end for delectable deserts
4. Getting all necessary equipment on stage for the Live Band to perform.  Sound Checks may occur throughout.
5. A side dressing room area set up exclusively for those who volunteered to take the time to get ready themselves, including special hair and makeup stations and a large rack to hang their dresses & shoes to change into later

II - HOTEL LOBBY (6:30pm onward)

Cozy and luxurious in its own right, those who arrive before Prom is scheduled to begin will be allowed to lounge in the Hotel Lobby for a spell. Meeting and greeting other early birds and partaking in a select few hors d'oeuvre made available while waiting for the doors to open

 

III. - PROM PHOTOS!

In the far corner of the lobby, a cute backdrop will be set up, ready for any and all couples/groups/brave souls going stag for the evening to take a memorable photograph! Selfies are welcome throughout, but for those desiring a more professional setup, Hikari Yagami will be on hand for the first and last hours of the night for "official" Prom Photos. 

Smile, everyone!

IV - EATING/DRINKING

  

With a "bar" consisting of 90% nonalcoholic beverages--the remaining ten percent reserved for of age chaperones--and a buffet table spanning the length of the side wall, there will be no shortage of food options that night!  Hot pasta dishes, cold sandwiches, fruits, vegetable platters, and a special end section devoted to some of the best sweets Genessia's bakeries have to offer!

Of course, what prom would be complete without the traditional Fruit Bowl Punch?  Better get a sip in early, though...because some traditions never die, and it's not like those in charge can keep an eye on that bowl the entire night, can they?

V. - DANCE FLOOR

With a live band (Thank you, Professor!) ready to rock, you'll soon be dancing the night away, under ethereal decorations that will really make you feel like you're dancing among the stars!

In between sets, there will be a DJ spinning a mixture of slow dances, crowd favorites, and songs that'll really get the party rockin' (LMFAO style).

 

VI. - CHAPERONES

 

Because somebody's got to make sure the kids behave.

Hopefully actual adults who can behave themselves.

 

VII. - MINGLING/MISC.
 

What other shenanigans could the teens and tweens of Genessia possible get up to?  The night is young, and so are they~

 

 

Comments

monika | OTA

[endtable]

[ there was zero way monika was missing the opportunity to get dressed up and go to an actual prom! her high-school was never have one, being set in a japanese meta and all. woe. her dress was carefully chosen to bring out her eyes and flow when she walks without being too much. that wouldn't do at all. ]

i. in my life | lobby.

[ monika came dateless. solo. uno. it's just her, as she was certain the ones she'd think to ask may have a wide collection of friends as accompaniment or a date of their own. she'd leave her self open just in case she was wrong about that. she lingers by the entrance for quite a while, looking at everyone coming in. seeking out anyone she's talked to over the network. natsuki and sayori would also be here, right? maybe they could all compliment each-other's dresses and have one of those actual bonding moments.

she'll close in on anyone she knows with her hands behind her back all while smiling like they're the best sight of her day. if she doesn't know them and they pass by close enough, the person still gets a friendly wave and a geniune: ]

Hello! I love your outfit. You look so nice!

ii. by my side | dance floor

[ hello, prom goer! did you come in dateless? friendless? has your date wandered off long enough to leave you looking solo? wallflowering too hard? loneliness looks good on no one! but luckily, monika looks great with everyone. doesn't matter if you have food on your face or look like the scariest person in the world. she never judges a book by its cover and you are worthy of her attention.

consider dancing with the one and only Monika™! this lovely single lady is now coming over with a hand outstretched to be taken. ]

Would you like to dance? I think everyone should try it at least once.

gently slides this over. (i.)

[bestfriendroute]

[Sayori stops dead when she hears that voice. One of the voices she knew well, and probably the most out of anyone else she knows, here or back home. She... she hadn't been actively avoiding Monika. Ahaha, no! That's just silly. She had been happy to hear that one of the people she'd considered her best friend was here. She just... didn't know how to approach her.

Without making it incredibly obvious there were a million new things wrong.

It was very, very hard for her to keep secrets from Monika, except a few she'd managed to keep to herself (or so she thought, anyway). And the last thing she wanted to do was worry her with all the new things she thought were or were not real -- that just wouldn't do. She was happy, always happy! Always, always, always... It's what they saw her as. It's what they expected to see when they saw her. It's the facade she perpetually carried with her, every single day of her life. All for the happiness of those around her. All for the people she loved so dearly.

Giving herself another moment to put on the biggest, most genuine smile she could muster, and praying to everything she didn't somehow fuck this up, she turned around to greet Monika.]

Monika! H-Hi! I love your outfit too... [breathe, and--] I'm glad to see you're doing okay. [Genuinely so. She was... actually really happy to see Monika in the flesh. She feels herself relaxing, just a little.]

Insector Haga // OTA

[spoiledbugboy]

I - eating/drinking

[Haga had zero intention to go there. He barely knew anyone, and honestly, large gatherings weren't his thing. But Rika insisted on him going, and for some reason he didn't feel like rejecting her request right away. Maybe because their very first conversation about being disappointed made him feel bad about blowing her away with his usual rudeness.

He doesn't get there early, though. In between convincing himself he should go and trying to decide what to wear - in the end he settled for a kimono, because he was far more used to that - when he arrives the party is already in full swing.

He grabs a few things for him to eat - thank God food that didn't come out of a microwave, bless - and a cup of punch and just... sits at one of the tables and watches the crowd, not really making that much of an effort to mingle with anyone. He isn't there for socializing anyway. It is interesting to see just how many types of people are gathered there though... makes him feel a little less like an outcast.]

II - dance floor

[Even though Haga isn't the type to dance, he overhears people talking about how the decor on the dance floor is really pretty, so he goes there to check. And indeed, it's a feast for the eyes. The dimmed room with those lights peppering the ceiling make everything look pretty ethereal, and Haga just stares at everything, mouth a little agape. he doesn't know who put all this together but... they are very good at it.

He just wanders around the room, walking among the people dancing, and everything is so alien to him, and at the same time... really nice? It's a weird mixture of feelings he can't really describe, so he just keeps wandering around, not really dancing, but not really just standing near a wall either.]

I.

[intothelens]

[The style of dress chosen was...a little surprising to see at a Prom, based on what Mimi had told Hikari about outfits typically worn. But it was not entirely unfamiliar to one born and raised in Japan.]

[She found him by the buffer table, just as she was slipping over to the dessert corner for another few quick bites. They'd shared only one conversation previously, but it had been pleasant enough that she thought a greeting would be warranted in this instant. As such, Hikari made a point to catch his eye from where she was, before lightly bowing her head.]

Hello again.

I hope you're enjoying yourself this evening.

OTA - Zaveid

[shirtlesspersona]

In the evening, it gets a bit breezy – really weird for an indoor thing, right? Who left the windows open (is it even that windy outside?)

Either way, this guy wasn't by the food tables a minute ago, was he? Zaveid… didn't plan on stopping by the prom, wasn't entirely sure he got what prom was, and so is just here in his usual – leather pants and assorted accessories. Definitely not chaperone material.

He spends a moment staring about, then goes after the food. Why not?

This can only go well

[phoenixstrut]

Yeah, she's definitely not expecting the breeze, though it definitely feels nice after dancing so many great songs back to back. She's just casually procuring yet another drink from the 'adult' end of the table when he suddenly appears- or maybe just catches her attention? She's not entirely sure, but she's pretty positive he wasn't there before...

"Are you part of the band?"

Dressed like that, he's got to be, right??? Then again... isn't prom supposed to be kid friendly? ...this guy doesn't exactly look like what she'd call 'kid friendly'.

DUN DUN DUUUUUuuuuUUuuUuuUUUUuuuuunnnn

[notadragon]

While she's still slow to move about and much quieter than the other prom goers, Theodora's smiling. It's bittersweet, but she's truly enjoying watching the much younger crowd living so fully in the moment.

Unfortunately, it's not quite enough to take her mind off of recent events, and every attempt to put it out of her mind is swept away by the new- but all too familiar- winds that eventually stir through the dancing crowd.

She turns to look his direction before she's even realized it, her own winds swirling through his just as they always used to when he returned to her.

The smile drops from her face immediately once she's realized that one, she's turned to look for him on instinct and two... he's drunk.

[terriblemovies]

IV.

[ To be completely honest, John had only come to prom for two reasons: the first was because Dave had insisted on it, the second being that there was food. The second bit was kind of a shallow reason considering there was also food at home where he could sit in his pajamas and watch movies, but it wasn't cool party food. Besides, he really did want to hang out with Dave as much as he could, even if that meant sometimes John had to stand by the punch bowl do nothing while his buddy was busy somewhere being Mr. Popular. At the rate he was swishing the punch in his cup around he was probably going to spill it on himself or someone else, but he was sort of busy reaching for the last of a particular baked good to notice.

It would be so awful if someone bumped into him or something of equal inconvenience! ]

VII.

[ John really wasn't sure what to do with himself besides eat. He'd thought about what kind of silly pranks he could play on unsuspecting people, but it was hard to decide on what prank would be best on people he didn't know. The punch bowl was a classic, but he'd need a co-conspirator for that... He couldn't get into too much trouble if it wasn't even alcohol he planned on putting in there, right?

So, if he knows you or you just happen to look like the type that would know how to get down with a good prank, he just might call you over with a wave! ]

IV

[occultfan]

[Ada didn't really know most of the people here, but she had been trying her best to get out there and mingle with people as best as she possibly could. But as she was wandering around, her gloved hands and she soon came across a familiar face.

With a smile, she made her way over.]

hey, it's nice to meet you. [Probably was not the best idea to walk up to someone when they might not be paying all that much attention.]

Arro Caine (+Azure Rozentine?) OTA

[cursed_analysis]

A. (Both)

[Entering after a short delay in which Arro had to help Azure learn to walk safely in her low heels, they had arriving, himself in something almost garish if it were any color but black. His blazer was simple, the pants likewise, but he had adorned himself with a loose ribbon tie and attached a great many chains of black jewels and beads around it and around the likewise jeweled belt around his waist. His hair was swept back and over for a side part for this, perhaps one of the only times he would offer due care for his hair enough to change his dedicated style. Azure, he had purchased a mermaid-styled dress that was a fiery red, a carefully made slit buttoned over her left thigh, and to make it less unseemly; off white embroidery to resemble licking flames bloomed along the slit, while a likewise off white panel hung in front of her legs to cover her feet entirely. It was well made with all the rouging to keep it from hugging her tightly enough to make her uncomfortable, and completed with a light shawl draped over her arms and choker with a false bow stitched on. Her hair was in an updo with twin braids that encircled her head like a crown.

Which was far more than she was used to; half the reason why Arro had gone to such trouble; as she did deserve some finery, and he did want her to dress up at least once to see if she enjoyed it enough to try it a second time. While he left the choice of a picture up to her, he did move to the table, getting a drink for himself and for her before turning to her to see what she might be interested in first.]

B. (Arro)

[For him, Arro felt like a host at this more than anything; making sure his roommate was enjoying herself was taxing, and while he did enjoy the challenge; he could do with a bit more ease in accomplishing such, and was flitting around here and there while he tried the food, tried the drinks, and tried some dancing with and without Azure. Finally though, he felt she was at ease enough that he could spend a bit of time away from her, and could be found getting himself another drink, and reading of things.]

C. (Azure)

[Azure took a moment to step away from Arro on the excuse she needed a drink. While she understood this was fun, and was having a great time, she just felt that he was a tad overbearing in making sure she was indeed having his kind of fun. Instead she felt like he was spoiling her which meant that she needed to make it up to him in a big way somehow. Carefully navigating the dance floor to the drink station, she hadn't been in such a crowded place voluntarily since she was younger. Now the merrymaking seemed a bit foreign to her. Getting herself a drink she took a moment to step outside to get some fresh air.]

Do not tag this

[cursed_analysis]

[Space for whenever that drawing of the suit and dress is done]

A-ish

[firechild_azure]

[This was indeed more finery than what she was used to, which made this feel a bit like an embarrassing situation. It felt like more eyes were on her, like she had entered the vampire court again. The swordswoman had to talk herself down several times in her head that most of these people probably weren't vampires and if they were it was okay because it wasn't their court it was a nice gathering that had been planned. She stuck close to Arros side, probably looking more like arm candy than she would have preferred while she tried to get a feel for everything around her.

It was mostly loud, crowded, and hot. She pressed closer to his arm.]

What would you like to do first, Dr.Caine?

[borntolove]

Eating/Drinking

[The Doctor is in his usual blue pinstripe suit - and is sampling everything there is to offer and doing so with most things in a very tongue suggestive way; like when he gets that last little bit - licked off between his fingers. And for now - is staying away from the booze.]

Dance Floor

[Someone is looking to dance with everyone and everyone! Or just himself; he'll gladly dance like he has two left feet in sandshoes; with sunglasses on - inside and a tie tied around his head and - BIG grin]

Chaperone

[He's trying to do that adult thing - still hard to do at 902. Did some kid just sip some alcohol from beneath his nose but he looks over and makes it known that he saw that. But gives a playful wink after wards.]

Misc

[Wildcard! Start something and I'll roll with it \o]

eating and drinking

[guitar_hero]

[it's very difficult to have eating as your thing when your past is in your face being horrendously embarrassing]

Must you?

Wildcard! Sometime while 10 is wandering around.

[koishi_komeiji]

"Hello there!" And that was a youkai. In his face. It was an impressive anti psychic perception filter, that's for sure.

"I've been following you for a little while. And I'm here now!" And there was the hug, No tentacles this time fortunately but it didn't make it any less affectionate. "What are you doing over here?"

Dance Floor

[oi_earthgirl]

[My dear god what are you doing you crazy man.

AKA: Donna might be standing nearby, getting video and watching with a wtf look on her face.]

Dance Floor

[hotheadwarmheart]

[Lea's just standing off to one side, watching the Doctor in a sort of amused bafflement.]

Been hitting the booze already, Doc?

[He refuses to believe that anyone would dance like that in public while cold sober.]

[polyandrist]

Hotel Lobby

River was a brat and she missed the set up, but because River Song was River Song, she was in the midst of pretending how fine she was, so she'd gotten fully dressed up. Fully dressed up included the absurd, amazing dress that she had gone shopping with her mother for. There's a restraint to her smile, for those who know her well, but it should be passable to anyone else, unless they ask about Amy.

Dancing.

With a skirt like this, how could River do anything but dance? Dancing was a good way to pretend that you were fine when you weren't, and she could be found most often on the dancefloor, interweaving between styles of dance as only a time traveler without a sense of decorum could do.

Eating and drinking.

Woman can not live on dance alone, so every so often River can be found holding a cup of punch that hopefully no one notices looks a bit lighter than the color of punch that they were serving. She's not saying there's a fair amount of hypervodka in the drink, but she's also not not saying that either. She greets people with a smile and a salute, seeming for all the world like she's fine.

Lobby

[spacepeterpan]

Of course, the Doctor was always going to join River at the party--but all the more so, considering the news. Something he doesn't need to bring up, especially not in public, so instead he greets her by approaching from behind and stopping just at her side with the faintest of "incidental" nudges of his arm against hers and a smile cast toward her sidelong.

"Ah, good evening, Professor Song."

It's not hard for her to tell the more formal way of addressing her is put on for a bit of fun--much like his tuxedo. He hilts his head toward her, raising his eyebrows.

"Dance ticket's not full yet, I hope."

[misskringle]

[Kristen's little black dress was both fitting the event and her retro loving nature. Especially after finding the 40s inspired number in a shop window only yesterday. But for the moment she's playing professional wallflower with a cup of ginger ale in hand, mostly watching for the handful outside of Gotham she's become friendly with over the last few months.]

[xrosing]

Lobby

[nene, having decided to dress up was simply sitting in the lobby, looking down at her digivice. she was simply thinking to herself about something or another, and she had decided to come to this party in order to see everyone gathered in the same place. it was the best for her to know who she might need to spy on, if need be. ever since she was told that her brother would be safe, she hadn't felt the need to blackmail or do anything she might have to do in order to get back home.

so, if anyone approached her then she would swiftly put her digivice away, looking up at the person.]

Sorry, what was that? [she was just lost in thought.]

Dance floor!

[now, she knew a thing or two about dancing, about singing even, so as she watched everyone sway to the rhythm she felt the need to join in. she needed a partner however, so she glanced around, running up to the nearest person.]

Pardon me, [she said it with a warm smile] but do you want to dance? I didn't come with anyone so I just need a partner.

[howamanlives]

[Masaru had his back to her when she came up to ask, so Masaru didn't see Nene coming. If he had, he probably would have called out to her first. In any case, he's wearing an outfit he doesn't seem suited for, but somehow manages to wear pretty well... though he's had to fight the urge to roll up the sleeves first.

When he hears her voice, he spins around, and his eyes widen.]

Ah! Nene! You... wanna dance? With me?

OTA

[hotheadwarmheart]

II - HOTEL LOBBY

[Lea still isn't sure why he let Dove talk him into coming tonight, but it's obvious that she couldn't convince him to dress up. Not that he looks bad, but his t-shirt, slacks, and sneakers combo is hardly prom standard, even when combined with a flame pattern fashion scarf and a stylish red leather jacket. Or maybe combining them pushed it even further from standard.

But if Lea was going to come, he was at least going to be comfortable. Clothes-wise at least. Socially... well, that remained to be seen.]

IV- EATING AND DRINKING

[This is clearly the biggest draw for Lea, who can be found sampling a number of the available dishes or sipping a cup of punch. And maybe trying to sneak some of the chaperones' alcohol.]

V- DANCE FLOOR

[Lea seems far more interested in watching the dancing going on than he is in participating. Though of course, anyone was free to pester him until he did join in.]

VII- MINGLING

[When not eating or watching the dancing, Lea could be found circulating through the room, observing the goings on, unsure of what else to do.]

VII, and maybe V?

[swordprincess]

[Well, here's a person Karla didn't really expect to see here. After their last conversation, she wouldn't have thought that Lea would be in the mood to attend a gathering like this. On the other hand, this might be his way of recovering from the sadness. So she decides to check on him.]

[She approaches him, wearing her simple white dress, and her hair up in a tight bun. She isn't sure if his attire was suitable for prom standards, but it sure suited him.]

Hello, Lea. I...really didn't expect to see you here. You're looking quite handsome tonight.

[She rests a hand on his shoulder, giving a light massage.]

Are you feeling any better?

Closed for Cloud

[klutzette]

[Colette was glad that Yang had talked her into coming tonight. It had been fun, dressing up, chatting with friends, and just seeing everyone having a good time. It's about halfway through the night when she excuses herself for a breath of fresh air, a smile on her face as she sees how much fun everyone seems to be having. She's glad for them, truly, but something just seems to be missing.

She steps out on the balcony, resting her hand on it, and breathes in the air as she looks up at the night sky, or what little of it hasn't been blinded away by the glow of the city. It's silly, she tells herself, for her to feel that way when she's made so many great friends here, has more money than she'll ever know what to do with, has the best roommate she could ever ask for, and yet...

Maybe it was the party atmosphere and the fancy clothes, but she was brought back to the ball that Princess Hilda had invited her and her friends to attend all of those moons ago. She wonders if, were they here, Genis would ask Presea for a dance this time, or if she and Lloyd would be out here on the balcony together again. And what about the friends that she had made that had gone back home? Would they have come, she wonders. Bracken might have, but he'd probably stay in the corner unless coaxed out. Miss Amagi might have chaperoned. Mr. Kratos, she's sure, would have come if he knew she was going to keep an eye out. Wherever they were, she hoped they were happy. Yugi, Tori... Cloud.

Cloud's disappearance was still fresh. And though they hadn't known each other for long or even that well, he had given her a similar feeling to the one she had for Lloyd. Yeah, she really hoped he was happy wherever he was.]

[liveandforgive]

Can't say I blame you for stepping out.

[he was happy where he was. standing at the entrance of the balcony with a softened glow in his eyes. it was a hectic first day back, not even getting the time to change clothes or find a suit. but that was just like him...]

It's cooler out here.

[Cloud]