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EVENT ❦ Black Tie & Tails
WHO: Everyone's invited!
WHERE: At the nearest convention center.
WHEN: Saturday, April 22nd
WHAT: The Black Ties and Tails charity fundraiser, a.k.a. an excuse to dress like a prince or princess-- and your pets, too.
WARNINGS: None, but please PM me if this needs to change!
❦ Before the Event.
Saturday afternoon rolls around at the Recollé convention center. Some people have been here since the morning, putting up decorations and making sure everything is perfect. Maybe your character is part of the crew putting up last minute chandeliers and decorations, or maybe they've been working furiously to make sure all the food is aligned perfectly on the plates. Perhaps they're from the shelter and frantically setting up crates and walking the animals before the event starts.
There are certainly some things that need to be done before the doors open, after all.
If someone shows up early needing an outfit and some help, they'll be taken to a large side room that's been cordoned off by shades to give privacy. Racks upon racks of formal wear in every shape and size are found here, and the outfitters are happy to help. Need makeup? That's covered too: the beauty school has a few students eager to give partygoers the newest vogue looks-- for free!
No one is getting into the fundraiser proper unless they're a volunteer, though. And volunteers are expected to be working! Those chairs need to be placed at that table, and the streamers over here are falling down-- it seems like there's no end to the things that need doing.
❦ A Fantastic Soiree.
People start to line up an hour before the event begins. The bouncers check to make sure that everyone attending is dressed properly and has a donation (monetary or food) before letting people inside the building. There's some confusion at first over a woman's glamorous Nicki Minaj-tier outfit, but the proprietor herself smooths the misunderstanding and lets her in. Those with volunteer badges have the donation waived, though anyone with outfits falling short of the ideal are told to pick up a spare outfit in the fashion room.
Despite all odds, the double doors open at five o'clock sharp. The sight that greets those waiting is something out of a dream. The room is huge, as big as an airplane hangar but made much warmer by the netting full of twinkling lights above. Dozens of (fake) trees decorated with flowers line the path leading into the venue, and more lights besides. Lastly, there's a scarlet rug leading to the doors so that everyone can have that red carpet experience.
There are tables toward the front-- furnished with plates and silverware, silk flowers, and fake paw prints all over the cloth. More lights are spread throughout to give the room a golden glow. Each table has two menus highlighting what's available: one for people, and one for pets, if they decided to bring a cat or dog along! All the food has cute animal themes like cookies 'n' cream paws, kitty cat cupcakes, puppy love pie, purrfect pizzas, and the like. There are buffet tables nearby with snacks, drinks, and a multitude of punny desserts. There is, of course, one for furry friends as well. It's clearly marked but hey, if you're daring enough to eat gourmet wet dog food... no one's stopping you.
There is a small stage set up for musicians to play, including a fabulous grand piano. Whenever there isn't something live being played, a DJ in back sets up a cheerful classical playlist highlighting modern dance hits and... Dvorak? It's a little eclectic, sure, but it gets the job done. Near the stage is, of course, the dance floor: a careful arrangement of sturdy flooring and soft fairy lights. It would feel more romantic if the lights were down, but the lights are kept at a level that people can keep track of their limbs and their pets.
Clearly-marked cute signs point to a large adjacent room. This is where the shelter animals are kept in large enclosures, and they're all incredibly well-dressed. The sponsored animals are mainly cats and dogs, each with a little biography, a comfy bed, water, and food. The volunteers are instructed to walk the animals every hour or so, and of course the cats have litter boxes hidden in their crates. Volunteers are on standby for those who'd like to meet the faces here, or put in for an adoption! Patrons will be urged to visit the shelter on Sunday to finalize arrangements.
❦ Some Furry Fun.
At some point, the DJ calls for people to share a dance with their friends-- including dogs! To prove a point, he 'dances' with a very confused but eager chocolate Labrador on stage. Nothing quite like "You've Got A Pal In Me" to make people laugh and cry simultaneously. For those who are perhaps not as embarrassing, rumor spreads quickly: there's a pet loose!
Darting under tables, tripping servers, and knocking stuff over: that's what this pitbull pup is doing. He's growing into his paws, too, which doesn't help; he keeps failing at the turns and slamming into tables. There are heavy casualties to the drink station.
And then the pup lunges for the food table.
Will you watch? Will you apprehend the dog before he can run amok any longer? Or will you guard that seven-tiered chocolate cake with your life?
The nametag he's wearing marks him as one of the dogs available for adoption. If someone can get a hold of that leash, they might be able to wrangle him back into the side room.
❦ The End to an Evening.
After a couple hours, a final call for donations is sounded. Those who would like to donate even more to the Recollé Animal Shelter are encouraged to do so. The dance floor is cleared and people are urged to take their seats.
About a half hour later, it's announced that the fundraiser is a success-- they've raised over fifteen thousand dollars! Goodie bags are given to everyone present. While the black bag itself is fashionable for any gender, it's the inside that counts. Every guest gets the following:
- cruelty-free eyeshadow, eyeliner, and lip gloss
- coupons for 15 percent off the boutiques that outfitted people before the party
- a dog or cat beauty mask
- a paw-patterned clip on bow tie that works for pets as well as people
- and lastly, a cat or dog themed necklace in sterling silver.
When the clock chimes eight, it's officially over and everyone is encouraged to leave. Unless, of course, you're a volunteer... Most of the work will be done tomorrow but a few things must be done in the next hour. The animals need to be packed up and taken back to the shelter, and the food needs to be disposed of; the plates must be stacked, and the chairs arranged neatly along the wall.
At nine, regardless of how clean the place is, staff is officially dismissed. Go home! Get out of here! Hug your pets if you have them!
And thanks, of course, for supporting the Recollé Animal Shelter. ❦
[ooc: Go wild! here is the plot info if you need it. Feel free to handwave speaking to Ari for clothes help or volunteering. This is a stress free plot for anyone and everyone to dress up nice and pet the pets-- or bring their own as long as they're leashed. Let me know if there are any last minute questions via PM or![[plurk.com profile]](https://plurk.com/favicon.ico)
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WHERE: At the nearest convention center.
WHEN: Saturday, April 22nd
WHAT: The Black Ties and Tails charity fundraiser, a.k.a. an excuse to dress like a prince or princess-- and your pets, too.
WARNINGS: None, but please PM me if this needs to change!
❦ Before the Event.
Saturday afternoon rolls around at the Recollé convention center. Some people have been here since the morning, putting up decorations and making sure everything is perfect. Maybe your character is part of the crew putting up last minute chandeliers and decorations, or maybe they've been working furiously to make sure all the food is aligned perfectly on the plates. Perhaps they're from the shelter and frantically setting up crates and walking the animals before the event starts.
There are certainly some things that need to be done before the doors open, after all.
If someone shows up early needing an outfit and some help, they'll be taken to a large side room that's been cordoned off by shades to give privacy. Racks upon racks of formal wear in every shape and size are found here, and the outfitters are happy to help. Need makeup? That's covered too: the beauty school has a few students eager to give partygoers the newest vogue looks-- for free!
No one is getting into the fundraiser proper unless they're a volunteer, though. And volunteers are expected to be working! Those chairs need to be placed at that table, and the streamers over here are falling down-- it seems like there's no end to the things that need doing.
❦ A Fantastic Soiree.
People start to line up an hour before the event begins. The bouncers check to make sure that everyone attending is dressed properly and has a donation (monetary or food) before letting people inside the building. There's some confusion at first over a woman's glamorous Nicki Minaj-tier outfit, but the proprietor herself smooths the misunderstanding and lets her in. Those with volunteer badges have the donation waived, though anyone with outfits falling short of the ideal are told to pick up a spare outfit in the fashion room.
Despite all odds, the double doors open at five o'clock sharp. The sight that greets those waiting is something out of a dream. The room is huge, as big as an airplane hangar but made much warmer by the netting full of twinkling lights above. Dozens of (fake) trees decorated with flowers line the path leading into the venue, and more lights besides. Lastly, there's a scarlet rug leading to the doors so that everyone can have that red carpet experience.
There are tables toward the front-- furnished with plates and silverware, silk flowers, and fake paw prints all over the cloth. More lights are spread throughout to give the room a golden glow. Each table has two menus highlighting what's available: one for people, and one for pets, if they decided to bring a cat or dog along! All the food has cute animal themes like cookies 'n' cream paws, kitty cat cupcakes, puppy love pie, purrfect pizzas, and the like. There are buffet tables nearby with snacks, drinks, and a multitude of punny desserts. There is, of course, one for furry friends as well. It's clearly marked but hey, if you're daring enough to eat gourmet wet dog food... no one's stopping you.
There is a small stage set up for musicians to play, including a fabulous grand piano. Whenever there isn't something live being played, a DJ in back sets up a cheerful classical playlist highlighting modern dance hits and... Dvorak? It's a little eclectic, sure, but it gets the job done. Near the stage is, of course, the dance floor: a careful arrangement of sturdy flooring and soft fairy lights. It would feel more romantic if the lights were down, but the lights are kept at a level that people can keep track of their limbs and their pets.
Clearly-marked cute signs point to a large adjacent room. This is where the shelter animals are kept in large enclosures, and they're all incredibly well-dressed. The sponsored animals are mainly cats and dogs, each with a little biography, a comfy bed, water, and food. The volunteers are instructed to walk the animals every hour or so, and of course the cats have litter boxes hidden in their crates. Volunteers are on standby for those who'd like to meet the faces here, or put in for an adoption! Patrons will be urged to visit the shelter on Sunday to finalize arrangements.
❦ Some Furry Fun.
At some point, the DJ calls for people to share a dance with their friends-- including dogs! To prove a point, he 'dances' with a very confused but eager chocolate Labrador on stage. Nothing quite like "You've Got A Pal In Me" to make people laugh and cry simultaneously. For those who are perhaps not as embarrassing, rumor spreads quickly: there's a pet loose!
Darting under tables, tripping servers, and knocking stuff over: that's what this pitbull pup is doing. He's growing into his paws, too, which doesn't help; he keeps failing at the turns and slamming into tables. There are heavy casualties to the drink station.
And then the pup lunges for the food table.
Will you watch? Will you apprehend the dog before he can run amok any longer? Or will you guard that seven-tiered chocolate cake with your life?
The nametag he's wearing marks him as one of the dogs available for adoption. If someone can get a hold of that leash, they might be able to wrangle him back into the side room.
❦ The End to an Evening.
After a couple hours, a final call for donations is sounded. Those who would like to donate even more to the Recollé Animal Shelter are encouraged to do so. The dance floor is cleared and people are urged to take their seats.
About a half hour later, it's announced that the fundraiser is a success-- they've raised over fifteen thousand dollars! Goodie bags are given to everyone present. While the black bag itself is fashionable for any gender, it's the inside that counts. Every guest gets the following:
- cruelty-free eyeshadow, eyeliner, and lip gloss
- coupons for 15 percent off the boutiques that outfitted people before the party
- a dog or cat beauty mask
- a paw-patterned clip on bow tie that works for pets as well as people
- and lastly, a cat or dog themed necklace in sterling silver.
When the clock chimes eight, it's officially over and everyone is encouraged to leave. Unless, of course, you're a volunteer... Most of the work will be done tomorrow but a few things must be done in the next hour. The animals need to be packed up and taken back to the shelter, and the food needs to be disposed of; the plates must be stacked, and the chairs arranged neatly along the wall.
At nine, regardless of how clean the place is, staff is officially dismissed. Go home! Get out of here! Hug your pets if you have them!
And thanks, of course, for supporting the Recollé Animal Shelter. ❦
[ooc: Go wild! here is the plot info if you need it. Feel free to handwave speaking to Ari for clothes help or volunteering. This is a stress free plot for anyone and everyone to dress up nice and pet the pets-- or bring their own as long as they're leashed. Let me know if there are any last minute questions via PM or
Iris Amicitia | OTA
Seriously though, she just wanted to come to the party. And pet some cats. And show off her new dress.]
Dance floor-
You look bored.
[Yes, she's talking to you. Because maybe you're a wallflower or maybe you're taking a break. It doesn't matter because she's only asking because she's bored. ]
Wanna dance?
Adoption room-
[The real draw to this party is all the cute furry friends in the next room. Iris is currently cooing at a precious little white cat.]
Aww~ Who's a pretty little kitty?
[Don't even judge her that's an important question. Inquiring minds need to know.]
adoption room
Her smile says 'welcome to the adoption room', but her eyes say 'I am very ready to murder someone'.
The typical high pitched cooing sounds of a person in front of a cute animal draw her attention, though, and she pauses to reply, using the moment to adjust her grip on the crate as well.]
That's Melliana! She's a sweetheart, but if you decide to adopt her you'll have to be careful-- she has a habit of getting stuck in the tiniest of hidey holes for hours on end.
Re: adoption room
Melliana, huh? Is someone a little troublemaker~?
[Maybe she agrees with that, because the kitty starts purring. Iris grins at Minako.]
You know I am seriously tempted here. She's so cute.
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Here, why don't you try holding her? That's usually how you can tell. Just be careful to hold her away from the lace of your dress, her claws might accidentally catch on it.
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[Because how can you hold a kitty this cute and not want to keep her? But Iris is smiling as she accepts the kitten gently. She makes sure to keep her on the non lacey side.]
Wow she is so soft...
[And still perfectly happy. Snuggling into the crook of Iris's neck.]
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[The same could be said of any baby animal getting attention from random humans, but it's true nonetheless.]
She'll obviously get bigger once she fully matures, but she'll always be the right size for hugging. And she likes hugs and isn't squirmy when you give her one, which is practically a reason to adopt her in itself. If it were me, I mean.
[The cat back at her apartment...is definitely not the huggy type.]
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You really are giving me the hard sell here. She is awfully sweet though.
[In her head she's working out how made her mother would be if she just came home with a cat versus the likelihood of getting away with it by appealing to daddy.]
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All the animals here deserve good homes. I don't mind being chatty if it's for their sake.
[Koromaru finds that the Schnauzer is being a little cranky, so he trots over to Minako's side, yipping in something that may be agreement.]
Adoption
She cast a glance over at Iris and smiled broadly.] Well, obviously she is, and she knows it. All cats do. It is nice to see you out and about, Iris. Have you been well?
Re: Adoption
[If the cat's purring is any indication anyway.]
I've been good. Just super busy. My schedule's been murder lately.
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So long as you don't allow them to murder you. I should be very cross if that happened, you know. Still, it is good to see you. Anything interesting, other than your new friend?
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Well so far they're keeping me around. But honestly they kill like, half a dozen characters every season so who even knows.
[But then she brightens up as she recalls another detail.]
They are letting me do an action scene this season though.
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Oh, are they? I suppose it would not be right to ask what that is, wouldn't it? Spoilers and such. [Well, that and she was trying to remember what Iris acted in. She didn't watch nearly enough television for this.]
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[And maybe if she nails that, they'll consider letting her get in on some sword fighting or something.
Okay probably not. But she can dream.]
So how about you? What've you been up to lately?
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[Chloe smirked, shrugging when asked about herself. Might as well share one of the more interesting pieces, even if she was still concerned about the 'why' behind it.]
Mmm, I've taken up parkour lately and a bit of gymnastics. I seem to be much more agile lately, honestly.
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[That's the director's problem though. But never mind that, it sounds like Chloe's been having all kinds of fun!]
Parkour? Isn't that the thing where you run up walls and jump on balconies and stuff? That's so totally cool!
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[She laughed at the description, shaking her head.]
Well... it's not quite that impressive, or I'm not just yet, but I've been trying it out a little. Vaulting over a rail or two, testing the limits of my agility on balance beams. It came on so suddenly... so I want to be sure how much it's changed.
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[Iris laughs too. The majestic giant chicken. Yeah, there's a reason that sounds silly.]
What do you mean 'it came on suddenly?' You just woke up one day and suddenly you're an athlete?
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And yes... that is exactly what I mean. One day, I simply felt more limber. I was nearly hit by a car... and just kind of jumped out of the way. [Somersaulted, actually.]
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Oh my gosh that is hilarious. I think I read about that statue in school.
[There is a lot of comic gold in this chocobo horse switch for those in the know. The whole almost hit by a car story kind of kills the mirth though.]
You almost got hit by a car? Jeez... Glad you're okay.
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Sorry! Had too many tabs open. orz
No worries
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ADOPTION ROOM
[-says Ardyn, walking into the adoption room only to find his niece fawning over a white cat. He smiles, tone teasing.]
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[She stands back up and turns around, brushing some cat fur off her dress.]
I mean, probably. I don't speak cat. So what about you? Planning to adopt a new friend?
CUP NOODLE ICON....
[He steps forward to look at the cats a bit more closely. They're cute, of course, though Ardyn is here more to poke light fun at his niece.]
So I can deal with four cats instead of three? [Blame his cat collection on his nephews, at any rate. He certainly doesn't need another.] I think I've enough felines in my life right now.
It's my favorite ^^
[Okay it probably would. More importantly...]
So what do you think Mom would say if I came home with a cat?
[Because she is sorely tempted.]
http://i.imgur.com/ZzJEwhy.jpg
[They're not high maintenance at all, actually. But Ardyn has enough trouble trying not to trip over three cats. One can only imagine the disaster that would be four.]
Your mother would probably... [He pauses, considering.] Disapprove, I think. But I'll not stop you if you decide to adopt one regardless.