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Post by ◊◊BLOODBEASTER◊◊ on Dec 8, 2012 20:08:50 GMT -8
The community center is a large room designed to fit banquet tables. There is a wall-mounted television, a large outdoor patio, a restaurant style kitchen and several sofas and chairs. The kitchen has been outfitted as a pantry, when it's not being cooked in. In this room you can also find other supplies, generally under careful watch.
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Dec 21, 2012 1:56:12 GMT -8
The Community Center was losing light. The day was not yet done, but in preparation for the event to come, windows were being covered to seal in the party's lights.
The floor was easier to clean now that the carpets had been pulled out, replaced with waxing for the concrete, and throw rugs for comfort. The area of the dance floor had been more formalized and there was a small permanent stage near the doors to the patio. The north wall had a mural of Georgia O'Keefe inspired whorls and flowers, the east wall was black with metallic gold paint patterns evocative of roots, vines, and flowers, and the south wall had a rather more trite mother goddess image in the center - roots on her dress, leaves on her head, glowy sun-orb-womb - flanked by humpback whales and other hippy imagery. Drapery in the corners of the room further contributed to the post-apocalyptic cultural vibe, closing the space. Light tonight would be electric, from stored solar energy and a half dozen other sources - and in scintillating party colors.
Lilla, Ione, Susie, and Sarah had been somehow volunteered to assist, but weren't working quite as hard as the Cornish kids that were on point - Casey, Briar, Chelsea, and Mega.
Peeps were talking trash... Ione- "So, Susie, you and Kenny, right?"
Susie- "Um, yeah, seems that way."
Lilla- "Whoooooa! Seems? Haha."
Susie- "Oh. hush you two. What about you Ione? Have you decided between your many suitors?"
Lilla- "Deciding is for the weak."
Ione- "Oh! Haha. Yeah, well, hm, seems like someone in particular might be my boyfriend if he plays his cards right."
Susie- "Ohhh?"
Ione- "Yes, the clowns are all showing their true colors lately, so the last man standing is going to be a gentleman... Or at least, learn to act like one around me."
Lilla- "Good luck with that baby. Men Are Hounds."
Susie- "So you must think deciding is for the weak then, for yourself, huh?"
Lilla- "Of course! What do you think?"
Ione- "You dog!"
Lilla- "They are the hounds and I am the fox."
Susie- "Well, what's the word on the street, girls? Been a while since we had a shindig."
Ione- "I know! And it's so important too, for morale!"
Lilla- "And for them to loosen up the flow of booze around here."
Ione- "Not to be a total square, but you think that some people might be drinking more than is healthy?"
Lilla- "Nonsense, I. I'm swimming like a fish. But you know who looks a little green around the gills?"
Susie- "Oh, who?"
Lilla- "None other than our commander in chief, that's who."
Sarah- "What? Come on. You girls are the worst."
Ione- "What? We're just concerned. I mean I know it's the post-apocalypse, but he looks like he just got out of Auschwitz - no offense anybody."
Sarah- "No, that was offensive. But seriously, you should know better than to snark about people's bodies, girls. How much pain has that sort of thing caused you in your own lives?"
Susie- "That's so true, but... What if he needs help?"
Ione- "Yeah, maybe we should get Dr. House on the case. Speaking of which!..."
Lilla- "Ooh, go on..."
Ione- "Oh that poor guy! He was so broken up about Peg leaving. Doesn't he seem kind of sensitive to be a doctor? If you know what I mean..."
Susie- "I don't follow."
Sarah- "Perhaps you should explain yourself, Ione..."
Ione- "Wellll, don't you think he's just a bit emotional, like everything's just a little too hard for him to handle? I mean, I'm just glad we have two doctors, is all I'm saying."
Lilla- "Ohh... I thought you were implying he was funny. Like, funny."
Ione- "Oh, well probably that too."
Susie- "You think so?"
Sarah- "Oh My God, you girls are the worst!"
Lilla- "And yet here you stand..."
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Dec 21, 2012 3:33:02 GMT -8
Casey- "Almost there! Hey Chelsea, did you know how this thing is supposed to work?"
Chelsea- "Nothing works until the main switch is live."
Mega- "No way to test it then?"
Briar- "Let's just get it all in place so we can test it out soon!" They ran around wiring this to that and decorating the universe.
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Dec 21, 2012 3:38:10 GMT -8
People began to arrive even though it was totally not ready to start yet. Volya- "Oh man. I'm gonna tear it up tonight, Hector."
Hector- "You and me both, mang."
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Post by ◊◊BLOODBEASTER◊◊ on Dec 21, 2012 5:06:55 GMT -8
Lilla- "I hear Chantelle went a little crazy with all the makeovers. Can't wait to see it!"
Sarah- "Oh yes... Alex's hair is looking... creative."
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Post by Dr. Jar on Dec 21, 2012 9:32:23 GMT -8
Ashley- "Do any of you need any help? I guess you're all perfectly able but it is worth asking." He offers, unfolding his arms, and then refolding them. Briar- "Oh, thank you, sir! Here, hold this... And this..." She heaped some electronics into his arms, trailing wires. By now he was accustomed to favoring the good arm and using the bad one for balance, so there was only a little jolt.
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Post by Suyoi on Dec 21, 2012 12:56:44 GMT -8
Dr. Victor moved swiftly, still holding some odd ramshackle collection of his paperwork, fussing about as busy as he's been. He gave congenial nods to everyone present but slowed down at Lilla. Mirth lit into his eyes as he smiled and offered her a few passing words, stepping around Sarah as he spoke. "Oh, Lilla! That is simply the best style I've seen today. Maybe Chantelle should have spared some time cooking to help with the first aid. I mean... some of those guys are wonderful and great learners, but some of them... let's just say I hope I don't have to treat any wounds from decorating before the party... you know." His head jutted towards the art kids in their frantic movements. Lilla- "Thank you, doctor, that's charming! I wouldn't suggest Chantelle do one more thing though. She'll get you guys to teach her everything you know while juggling knives and playing hackysack."
"Susie, aw, I thought you would get a bit more... creative, dear. It suits you but you look more, well, you look more serious. It's going to be a party, if our Ethiopian leader gets his wish. I'd say let your hair down. Oh, that'd be kind of exotic, right?" Susie- She smiled coyly. "Ha, well, I just don't feel like standing out, thank you."
"Ione, so, has anyone heard about Peg or anything? I mean, I've been pretty cooped up with the whole clinic and stuff. I still can't believe she left, even after the whole thing with Sharma and that group." Ione- "I know... I heard that even if she finds who she's looking for, she'll probably never come back. Just, it would be easier to stay out in the wilderness. I'm sorry."
Susie- "Jonah didn't have as far to go to get to his family, so we might see him again."
The doctor continued on his brisk stroll, almost stumbling into Ashley, eyes narrowing. "Ash, have you been avoiding the clinic? You think you're all healed, hmm? I'm sure you know about the rigorous physical therapy and such, but... given the time... well... what have you been up to?" Ashley seemed alright, even balancing unwieldy electronics for the Cornish booster club.
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Post by Dr. Jar on Dec 21, 2012 15:15:09 GMT -8
(OOC: DKender here. I'm posting this nondescript response for now ... Jara can edit later, if he likes.) Ashley regarded his favorite person with equally narrowed eyes. "I've recovered from worse injuries during my time." He raised an eyebrow and leaned back subtly. "If my shoulder bothers me, Dr. Melange will be the first to know."
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Post by Gillsing on Dec 21, 2012 15:16:14 GMT -8
Ben appeared at the community center, where he began to slowly walk around and look at various things. And possibly help out whenever anyone could use some assistance. Mega snagged his attention. Mega- "How good are you on ladders? We need to string up these decorations! Faster!"
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Dec 21, 2012 15:19:18 GMT -8
Volya was trying to balance on an ottoman and noticed Doctor Victor. He flashed him a peace sign, which was too much concentration, and fell. Hector pushed him into the couch to keep him from falling on the floor. Volya- "Oh, how unbarrassing!"
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Post by DKender on Dec 21, 2012 15:30:13 GMT -8
Dr. Victor was chatting with Ash! Had they finally reconciled? The laaadies were nearby, too. Sarah looked beautiful with super short hair; he should tell her that again. Or was four times too much? In a totally unobtrusive manner, he stepped between Ash and Dr. Victor. "Doctor! How's it going, mate? WHOOA. Look at that hair! You're all class, Sir! Got any special plans for this evening?"
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Post by Suyoi on Dec 21, 2012 15:39:42 GMT -8
The good doctor glared between Ash and the other person who stepped between them. "Do I know yo- Alex?" "Oh my word, Alex, your haircut is just, I mean... wow. You've really latched onto the whole Mad Max vibe, haven't you? I think it suits you very well, young man." Dr. Victor clapped the youth on the shoulder well with his stack of notes. "I wonder what Micah got? Probably something that looks like a koala bear. Oh, thanks for the compliment, Alex. Oh, for tonight? Well... I can probably stick around for the party. After all, if you screw up again, I'll have to really bust out the old dance grooves, like Deee-lite's Groove is in the heart and, well, let's just say I remember when MTV actually showed the videos, kid."
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Post by DKender on Dec 21, 2012 16:02:15 GMT -8
Alex ran a hand through his hair and beamed. "I'm a supastar rock star! But why wait for me to screee ... mess up, Doctor? Let's bust those moves out EARLY. You've been served! I challenge you to a dance-off!" He spun once. It was very Michael Jacksonesque. Maybe Alex should ask to borrow Mr. Ashley's jacket? "You choose the song, the time, and the place. Unless you're chiiiicken?"
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Post by Suyoi on Dec 21, 2012 16:23:43 GMT -8
"Alex... I don't think you know who or what you're even THINKING about messing with. I have not only years of practice in dark smoky clubs on you, but I have this little thing called... groove, baby." Dr. Victor's eyes flashed wide as he began to grin almost as much as Alex had. "I don't know what service you wish to give me, Alex, but I just hope you're able to at least bust a move and not your ankle. If the You Tubes were still around, I'd show you how to Kid'n'Play. Hrm. I get to pick the song? That doesn't sound fair. We'll let someone else pick the song, right? How about your homeboy, Micah?" Dr. Victor chuckled, tucking the papers under his arm and leaning back a little. He absently thought about needing to stretch, but he knew his own body was in far better shape than last time; indeed, working out with Thierry really improved his limberness. Poor Alex never had a chance; bringing roller-skates to an ice rink. "I guess you're just pushing for some healthy competition, right? As usual, we'll use the street rules. Audience crowns the winner, and the loser gets to, uh... clean the coops for a week. I'm sure Seth won't mind that chore being officially designated, for a change. So, I'll be sure you won't mind being chicken, either, with all those other chickens, eh?"
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Post by DKender on Dec 21, 2012 17:08:00 GMT -8
A mist descended in the community center. Alex's vision blurred, and then he could see clearly. Doctor Victor wore a slick black suit, a red tie, and alligator skin shoes. Ivory devil horns peeked from his freshly trimmed hair.
Imagination Victor - I don't think you know who or what you're messing with ...
Imagination Alex - I know exactly who you are. And thy heart was lifted up with thy beauty: thou best lost thy wisdom in thy beauty, I have cast thee to the ground. I have set thee before the face of kings, that they might behold thee!Real Alex laughed. "Oh, this'll be fuuun. Don't underestimate ME, Doctor. I've been dancing since before I could walk. You may have groove, but I have heart. And about thirty trophies. GAME ON. Follow me - Micah's on the patio. Homebooooy!" Alex sprinted to the patio!
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