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vikingly (vikingly) wrote in marinanova,
@ 2013-10-16 18:18:00

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Evening 241 } Action } Open Mingle
[ As mentioned by the wardens yesterday, Eric is hosting a costume party. The Blood Shack is lit by candles for the evening (he remembers the last party he had being interrupted by a power outage) and a small buffet of sorts has been erected. It furnishes mostly hors d'oeuvre and finer foods, things that Caroline picked out as Eric hasn't a clue about human food.

There is blood on tap (naturally) as well as a full bar. Eric has made certain to include water, sodas, tea and various non-alcoholic drinks.

The jukebox is playing a variety of music, but patrons are always invited to pick out their own music. The dance floor has a disco ball and there's the ever present 'dancing' pole on stage if someone gets brave. Tables are scattered about as are sofas and chairs so that people have a choice where they sit.

Enjoy yourself, mix, mingle and admire everyone's costume and everyone is required to have a costume in order to be here. ]

[ooc: I've turned off replies so if you want Eric's attention please tag his thread. Mingle here, have fun and be merry? Everyone is invited, including and especially newbies. ]

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	actsmagnificent 2013-10-18 05:14 pm UTC (link)
	[ Haruka laughs once, silently, at the compliment. ] It's crowded, isn't it? I'm lost too. [ And she shifts her feet, so that her new inmate anklet jangles a bit around her boot. (The sad thing is, it almost fits the motif. Almost.) ] Here. [ She presents Miranda with a glass of water from a nearby serving table. ] Drink up - you're all flushed. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	neverenoughtime 2013-10-18 05:54 pm UTC (link)
	[Pointing out her embarrassment doesn't alleviate said blush, but Miranda does take the glass with a soft thanks.] It--um--it is a little full, but it's good to see so many people are here to enjoy themselves. It helps everyone feel more connected with each other, I think. Are you new to Marina? [She noticed the ankle monitor.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	actsmagnificent 2013-10-18 06:20 pm UTC (link)
	And still under warranty. [ She eyes the monitor, rueful. It better come off tomorrow. ] I've gotten the basic info talk already, though. Don't worry. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	neverenoughtime 2013-10-18 10:11 pm UTC (link)
	Oh that is good! [At least she didn't arrive and get pushed into such a confusing situation with no explanation.] Don't worry, unless something unexpected occurs, you'll have that band removed by tomorrow morning. It think it's only to ensure everyone arrives on equal footing. ...Which isn't much of an assurance, is it? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	actsmagnificent 2013-10-18 11:20 pm UTC (link)
	It's no stranger than anything else. [ Snatching up a glass of her own, Haruka sips. This isn't the kind of party she usually attends, though the (relative) informality isn't necessarily bad. She looks around. ] D'you dance? Or are you more a sit-and-chat girl? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	neverenoughtime 2013-10-21 07:09 pm UTC (link)
	[Her face brightens with more embarrassment. She laughs awkwardly.] Ah--not to say that I do not dance, but I wouldn't say that I'm particularly good at it. It really is much better for me to remain out of the way. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	actsmagnificent 2013-10-21 09:58 pm UTC (link)
	What kind of a self-depreciating putdown is that? C'mon. [ She drains her glass, then offers Miranda her arms. ] I'll show you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	neverenoughtime 2013-10-22 12:11 am UTC (link)
	It's not deprecating when it's true... [At least not to her.] Honestly, I know the steps, I-I just lack to coordination to not make it rather uncomfortable for everyone. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	actsmagnificent 2013-10-22 12:23 am UTC (link)
	Then let's get you comfortable. Here. [ And she takes Miranda's hand, intending to dance with her in place a little. (Haruka happens to be rather good at helping awkward dancers dance better.) ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

neverenoughtime
2013-10-22 12:28 am UTC (link)

[She's only ever danced like this with one other woman and thinking of Diva really only makes her more nervous, even if Haruka seems absolutely nothing like her. Miranda doesn't pull away when she takes her hand, but she's definitely shy about being out on the dance floor around other people.]

M-Miss! I-I think it's rather strange to dance with someone without even knowing there name. [Stalling!]

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	actsmagnificent 2013-10-22 10:50 am UTC (link)
	[ She chuckles. Stalling is cute. Poor thing. ] In that case, I'm Haruka. [ She tugs Miranda close to her, lifting her arm and twisting her hand to try and twirl the other girl. ] Problem solved. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

neverenoughtime
2013-11-06 08:49 pm UTC (link)

[Miranda is a little wobbly on her feet but manages to make it through the twirl without falling over and dragging them both to the ground. Her cheeks are still hot and she's so confused by how this all came to be.]

I-It's good to meet you Miss Haruka! [After some awkward hesitation she puts her hand hand on her shoulder like the traditional dancing she's been taught.] Do you enjoy dancing this much?

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	actsmagnificent 2013-11-06 09:46 pm UTC (link)
	It's what we're here for, isn't it? [ She doesn't mind it, if that's what you're asking. And noticing that hand placement, she'll adjust her own steps, settling into an old-fashioned waltz. Good thing this piece is in the right time. ] See, you're doing just fine. What's your name? (Reply to this) (Parent)

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