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( OPEN ) it's party season 🎉
WHO: Anyone and everyone.
WHAT: Rodion's (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
axethrows) belated birthday party.
WHERE: One of the larger karaoke bars around Neo Tokyo.
WHEN: December 1st.
WARNINGS: Alcohol… Please mark your own content accordingly!
On November 29th, Outsiders will receive the following text:
「 < FROM @ HOTTIE >
Hey there! You're officially invited to celebrate the lovely Miss Rodion's birthday. Whether you're a close friend or just looking for a reason to party, (I'm looking at you, recently cured vampire friends!) you're welcome to join in with her blessing — so long as you bring in the good vibes.
Alcohol and finger foods will be provided, but feel free to bring something extra along if you'd like! No one has ever said no to more options.
Join us on December 1st at Sakura Serenade, starting officially at 8 PM. The venue is ours for the night, and there's no need to RVSP! See you there. ✨ 」
Reiterating that characters do not need to know the birthday girl herself and that this is just a casual party mingle for all those interested.
As for arrangements that have been made for the party specifically, with party games listed in the comments:
WHAT: Rodion's (
axethrows) belated birthday party.WHERE: One of the larger karaoke bars around Neo Tokyo.
WHEN: December 1st.
WARNINGS: Alcohol… Please mark your own content accordingly!
On November 29th, Outsiders will receive the following text:
「 < FROM @ HOTTIE >
Hey there! You're officially invited to celebrate the lovely Miss Rodion's birthday. Whether you're a close friend or just looking for a reason to party, (I'm looking at you, recently cured vampire friends!) you're welcome to join in with her blessing — so long as you bring in the good vibes.
Alcohol and finger foods will be provided, but feel free to bring something extra along if you'd like! No one has ever said no to more options.
Join us on December 1st at Sakura Serenade, starting officially at 8 PM. The venue is ours for the night, and there's no need to RVSP! See you there. ✨ 」
Reiterating that characters do not need to know the birthday girl herself and that this is just a casual party mingle for all those interested.
As for arrangements that have been made for the party specifically, with party games listed in the comments:
01. VENUE
Fitting its title as the largest karaoke venue on the block, Sakura Serenade offers a spacious, vibrant setting perfect for large gatherings. Dazzling with customisable LED lighting and cutting-edge projection technology, they work in tandem to sync with music to create a dynamic and immersive atmosphere.
Seating is luxurious, with plush wraparound couches providing ample space for everyone to lounge comfortably. A central open floor invites guests to dance, while barstools and cocktail tables along the perimeter offer spots for mingling and conversation.
The song library is seemingly infinite, featuring tracks from every genre imaginable with subtitles in countless languages. Have a song that "doesn't exist"? No problem. Guests can upload their custom tracks directly via their implants, ensuring no melody is left unheard.
For those seeking a quieter retreat, Sakura Serenade also features smaller, private rooms equipped with their own karaoke machines, ideal for more intimate and reflective moments as the night winds down.02. "CHAMPAGNE" TOWER
Upon entering the venue, guests are greeted by an impressive "champagne" tower, sparkling under the glow of ambient lighting. A neatly designed placard stands prominently at the base, declaring in bold letters: "Take one!", with a smaller, playful note beneath: "Or as many as you'd like."
What sets these glasses apart from the usual drinks served at the bar is their origin. The "champagne" is actually a special regain from Yuwon's (03. THE GREAT WALL OF POCKY
As per the birthday girl's request (well, not quite, but a certain someone has chosen to interpret it this way), nearly every flavour of Pocky imaginable has been gathered here today, all neatly arranged in rows and columns on a table at the side.
Yes, they're from the batch you're thinking about. Whether your character has caught on to their effects by now or prefers to believe they're from a fixed batch, that's entirely up to you to decide. But what better time to partake in a round of a Pocky game or two? The robot staff seem to support it as one of the host-sanctioned activities, and will even offer an explanation on how to play.04. AFTERMATH
Guests have the freedom to decide how they'd like to end their evening, whether that means stretching out on the floor for a spontaneous slumber party or taking advantage of the venue's connections with nearby hotels. The options range from luxurious accommodations to more colourful establishments, catering to a variety of budgets.
The night is yours to enjoy, and the journey home can be as adventurous as the party itself! With all the seasonal decorations now beautifully illuminated, there's plenty to marvel at along the way.( much thanks to abbie, bijou, and chrissy for ideas !! )
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[ but is she joking. who can say. ]
He just triggers them so easily... like everything he says is designed to incite a woman's scorn...
[ though... to yuwon's credit, she doesn't seem to dislike him. obviously. ]
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[They don't think they've done anything like that. Though if this is the guy that Rodya's seeing, they can't help but be a little worried for her sake.]
Is it really that bad?
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His emotional intelligence is the same as a rock's.
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Oh boy...
[Poor Rodya. She didn't say anything about that.]
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[ poor rodya indeed. ]
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Everyone's got their blind spots... But as long as he's trying, that's what counts in the end.
Dare I ask what he ended up getting lectured on?
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[ she tilts her head, trying to recall. what had she thrashed him over... ]
Oh, right! I'll ask you the same thing I did him. If someone specifically asked you what kind of outfit they should wear, how would you respond?
[ ...
there is, apparently, a wrong answer to this. ]
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...We're assuming that person's giving me options to pick from, right? Not me coming up with something on the spot.
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[ because that's how it'd been then... ]
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Then... the one I think looks best? Or whichever one I know is their favorite.
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Exactly! Ex-act-ly!! And you know what he said?! Whatever they're most comfortable in! The most wishy-washy answer you can give! When someone asks you, specifically asks you, for your opinion, you've gotta be decisive in it! Whether it's what you'd like to see them in, or what you know they'd been dying to have an excuse to wear, you have to be decisive!
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Take the win, Dante. Take the win.]
Right. Because it's for you both. [They assume.] I take it his answer didn't go over very well.
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[ ...
well, maybe it suits her better that he doesn't seem able to read a room. what does she know. ]
No, it didn't. I was trying to get an opinion on something to wear for a date -- not with him, with... um, someone else -- so I just decided to ask him a general question about what he'd want to see the girl he liked in. I guess his answer wasn't... necessarily wrong, and maybe... I did fly off the handle a little, but-- having dealt with some wishy-washy men now, I don't regret giving a hard lesson about having opinions.
[ he's grown from it, surely... now he won't give such a blase answer to rodya if she ever asks... it's the small wins. ]
I apologized to him too, mind. But that's just how our friendship is: I ask him questions no one else ever would, and he does his best to answer them wrongly.
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[A dry comment, but not without some amusement. She obviously cares enough to apologize after, and to have cared about his opinion in the first place.]
Of course, then you're going to have to figure out what to do if he starts getting questions right.
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[ like training a dog ]
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Maybe not that... A "thanks" might be better.
[Unless that's what he likes. They've seen weirder.]