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Tweak says, "I vant to vite your vinger!"

cooper is not a mood ring (empathises) wrote in playout,
@ 2020-02-02 15:53:00

Entry tags:

! ic/ooc, pathos

CHARACTERS: Open to All!
DATE & TIME: Sunday 2nd February, evening/night
LOCATION: Some suburb of LA
RATING: TBD but it’s football so probably tame
SUMMARY: It’s Christmas!!

super bowl liv
Somewhere in Los Angeles
EVENT OF COOPER'S YEAR?

To those who know him, it's a well-known fact that Clark Cooper hates any kind of holidays, and pretends the Super Bowl is his Christmas. To those who don't, he tells them it's Christmas and just seems extra about it.

Like, really extra.

His home, an impressive two-floor apartment close to Santa Monica, has been decked out for the occasion. There's a full screen and projector system rigged up in his living area and also a space for people who'd rather mingle than watch the game. There's space on the balcony for people who want to get some air and time away from the party.

Anyone is invited. Seriously, anyone. As long as you know someone attending, you're more than welcome. He's got enough food to feed four agencies...

FOOD & DRINKS & MORE

Little known fact about Pathos: he loves hosting. He's made an impressive array of snacks for the day, including a snack stadium and little referee jackets for beer bottles that he's far too proud of. Feel free to bring your own offerings and add to the mountain of food!

Scattered around Coop’s kitchen are copies of a Super Bowl advert bingo card for anyone who’s into that.

THE REST OF THE APARTMENT

If anyone's feeling curious, the rest of the apartment is there for exploring. Pathos's decor is minimal and everything seems really clean. There's a lot of new stuff that's clearly been bought for the imminent arrival of his dog, who's officially coming home the day after the Super Bowl.

His own bedroom is locked, but the guest room is a weird one to people who don't know him or his friendships. There's a cutout standee of Vince Vaughn just behind the door, intended to dissuade visitors. Inside is a giant build-a-bear in a baseball outfit, and a glass presentation case with a game-used ball from the 2016 World Series. There's a basket of snacks by the bed, and a framed, shrunk pair of nacho-stained Gucci sweatpants that have a post-it on saying "NEVER AGAIN." This photo is framed on the wall, which hero-fans might notice as being similar to a more serious photoshoot from People Magazine a few years ago.

There's a small room that's clearly Cooper's sports den, with table football and a large TV. If the party gets too loud this will be where he retreats to for the closing minutes of the game, but it's open to anyone who'd want a more relaxed setting to watch in.

He's put football bunting everywhere, because it's the Super Bowl. You don't skimp on decorations for the Super Bowl.

FINAL WHISTLE

Coop’s happy to help people organise an Uber/Lyft home if necessary, but unless you’re a very close friend you’ll be politely encouraged to leave once the afterparty dies down.

Be sure to take some extra food back with you though.

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	Re: Talia and Ilana. exert 2020-02-02 09:39 pm UTC (link)
	"I might, I'm feeling vengeful." She shrugged nonchalantly. Her gaze may have accidentally swept his tall frame, which made her face just a tiny bit red, but she was already worked up from everything with the tabloids so whatever. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Talia and Ilana. forcefield 2020-02-02 10:00 pm UTC (link)
	He gave her a look that clearly said he didn't mind being investigated, and raised an eyebrow when he caught her sweep. "Well, go on then. Ask me anything." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Talia and Ilana. exert 2020-02-02 10:08 pm UTC (link)
	Talia gave him a challenging look. "Okay. Fine. Well. This is the second time you've given me that smile when you saw Ilana and me together. And it's pointed. It's not just a 'oh, I'm happy to see you' look because that's different. And you said we were cute. So, what? You think the tabloids have a point, or something?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	forcefield 2020-02-02 10:13 pm UTC (link)
	Luke shrugged. "I just think it's nice you two are spending a lot of time together." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	exert 2020-02-02 10:18 pm UTC (link)
	"And why is that?" Talia continued her investigation, her hands almost going to her hips before she caught them. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	forcefield 2020-02-02 10:26 pm UTC (link)
	His face changed to confusion. "Is there a reason I shouldn't think that?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	exert 2020-02-02 10:31 pm UTC (link)
	"No?" Talia looked a little uncertain now. "You just. Bring it up more than any of my other friends. I don't know." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	forcefield 2020-02-02 10:57 pm UTC (link)
	"I was just smiling and saying hello to you both. You're the one who brought it up, honey." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	exert 2020-02-02 11:09 pm UTC (link)
	Talia just pouted, knowing he might have a point. "You still keep smiling like you know something and I'm very suspicious." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	forcefield 2020-02-02 11:46 pm UTC (link)
	"Don't be. I only know what I see, and I see that you two are getting along well. It's not my business if there's more going on. Not unless either of you want to say something to me?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	exert 2020-02-03 12:31 am UTC (link)
	"Nope, just that I'm still looking forward to kicking your ass at axe-throwing," she replied with a shrug, ready to change the subject. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	forcefield 2020-02-03 07:12 am UTC (link)
	"I'm hold you to it," he replied, giving her a warm smile. "Let me get you two a drink," and he walked off to find some alcohol. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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