heiroglyphs: ([squealing intensifies])
Weiss Schnee ([personal profile] heiroglyphs) wrote in [community profile] recolle2017-09-01 11:00 pm

Party rock is in the house tonight

WHO: Penelope Raban and College Aged Friends
WHERE: Penelope's House
WHEN: 9/1 and into the wee hours of 9/2
WHAT: A Labor Day/Back To School/We're Alive/Welcome to Retrospec Party
WARNINGS: Language, Drinking (Potentially underage), possible mentions of violence/sexuality, stupid college shenaningans.





In the wake of the general nightmare that was August, the addition of new Retrospec users in their age bracket that a lot of them knew, and the general holiday + back to school rush, a party seemed like a good idea to Pen. Conferring with Vera and others, Pen decided to make it happen, setting up her place for more than just the usual drinking and shenanigans. They all deserved it, after all, for Balancing School, Life, and Retrospec, sometimes these sorts of things are all that keeps you sane!


I. Afternoon


It starts early, as these things often should. By late afternoon, Pen's backyard is filled with the smells of grilled meats and roasting vegetables. A table is set up with condiments and buns for the, burgers, hotdogs, chicken, tofu, all that good stuff plus chips and chili to go with it. Coolers of beer and spirits, tea, soda, lemonade, and some Japanese soda abomination Pen found called Ice Cucumber Pepsi that seems to have been left there for the truly adventurous.

There's a cornhole game setup, and tables and cups for beer pong and other party games if people feel inclined, as well as an elaborate outdoor speaker system set up by the host herself playing a mix of music ranging from classic rock to low-key pop hits of today. Enjoy!


II. Dusk


Night's approach heralds the arrival of the bane of all parties: mosquitos. Everything mostly moves indoors, with snacks and leftovers in the kitchen and seating set up all over. Drinks still flow and games come out.

Pen's got things set up for people to play Super Crash Brothers and Dario Cart and things like that in one room, and what party would be complete without Never Have I Ever and Truth or Dare? Someone even thinks it might be a good idea to set up Two Truths and a Lie...


III. Night


It's getting on in the evening, but Pen has one last little surprise for everyone set up. Just like the 4th of July, there's a rather nice fireworks display set up! She's actually taken the time to sobor up too, so it goes a bit more smoothly. Firecrackers, sparklers, and other such things are laid out for anyone with an interest...and citronella torches line the back yard like soldiers, forming a shield against invading insects.

This is the time to take a moment, relax, pull someone special aside and have a moment. Nobody is looking, and even if they were, nobody'll judge. Everyone needs a little peace sometimes, to enjoy the simple things. After the last month, it's clear that nothing is permament, and everyone should take time out to appreciate nights like this. You never know what tomorrow will bring.
complementing: (✿ melody of the soul [ CHIMERA ])

[personal profile] complementing 2017-09-19 02:14 am (UTC)(link)
[She wouldn't be the first one who wanted to.

Minako gives Yuffie a weak smile and ducks her head.]


Yeah. Definitely.
oritsuru: (Tired // Contemplate)

[personal profile] oritsuru 2017-09-21 02:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[Yuffie just pulls her tight. She's never been good at pep talks or giving people proper comfort when it comes to grief. All she can really offer if that she's here, but it doesn't stop the anger she feels that her friend was hurt so badly.]

I'm thinking I'll pick up a few more sports this term too. You wanna?
complementing: (✿ she is happiness [ KIKURI-HIME ])

end here? :3

[personal profile] complementing 2017-09-21 09:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[She laughs, quiet and tired.]

I don't know. Maybe? If I don't, then I'll come to the club meetings anyways to watch you.

[She squeezes Yuffie's hand tightly.]

Thank you, Yuffie.
Edited 2017-09-21 21:27 (UTC)