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dilf quixote ([personal profile] icanfixer) wrote in [community profile] citylogs2023-08-14 12:59 am

[MINGLE, ESPECIALLY TO NEWCOMERS] ROOFTOP FESTIVITIES!!!

WHO: All!
WHAT: Rooftop festivities!
WHERE: On a rooftop of an office building in the second open district!
WHEN: 8/14, evening!
WARNINGS: alcohol, tba as it goes


Banner displayed inside the train station, outside city hall, and on the most used residence buildings.

Follow the arrows.

So you're unaware. Maybe new. Or maybe you just didn't care the first time you saw it. That's fine. Between the banners hanging around key areas, and the flyers quickly drawn up in a similar fashion scattered across the city, it's hard not to know something is going on -- and there's helpful arrows, chalked on building walls and the streets the day of the party, to let people know where to go.

The Rooftop

A splendid scene awaits those who travel heavensward. Fairy lights connect the corners of the roof access building to metal poles at the corners of the building itself, lifted by cylindrical supports where needed, each one held straight by pots filled with well-packed dirty and stone. There's multicolored stars hanging from some of the lights, while various painted flowers hang on others, and what greets the ears first is some royalty free party music played from a CD player off the the side.

There's a long folded out table in the center for those who'd like to share cuisine, just set and serve yourself! Nearby is a space for Daan to do some bartending as well, a man who can make a multitude of cocktails and mocktails for those who want something less alcoholic. Also, pints of various ice cream flavors in a cooler!

Don't worry -- they won't have any odd effects on them, Don verified the lack of them herself. Not all of them are normal. Think loaded baked potato weird.

For those who'd like a quieter space, there's beanbags and a swirly, fuzzy carpet to sit on more away from the center of the party area. This'll be a great time to play some games, such as truth or dare, spin the bottle, and... whatever else you play at parties. Get to know your fellow man and such. Play the violin.

Naturally, no party... hosted... by Don Quixote would be without a space to fight, if one wishes to show off a little! It's also taking place on a swirly fuzzy carpet, just so no one smashes their head in, and there's a neat little banner hanging down from a string of lights that says thus:

WIN THREE MATCHES AND A PRIZE AWAITS THEE!!!!!!!
- NO KILLING
- HANDS ONLY


What the prize is, no one knows. But come find Don Quixote with your battle scars and she'll grant it -- and stick around a while, 'cause this party's gonna end with a bang... that is, with homemade fireworks donated by "a friend" through Junpei.

Anyway, have fun!!! Share words about your worlds!!! The society your characters are from, the cuisine they've brought, how they're working out in the city -- help the new kids along, too. There's more vets here now than there were a few months ago, after all.

Navi: Truth or Dare - Two Truths and a Lie - Hydra Storytelling w/Junpei - Drink Up With Daan - Qixi Festivites

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[personal profile] gradenine 2023-08-14 11:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[ oh wings, finally he can pull himself out of the hotpot situation. it's still... hella disconcerting being unable to recognize anybody here, but at least roland isn't completely blind. he parks his ass over at daan's bar and just... squints at daan to see if that's really the guy. is he? damn. ]

Uhh, Daan? Daan, right?

[ help ]
limbical: (who wants to dig)

[personal profile] limbical 2023-08-15 01:58 am (UTC)(link)
Depends on who's asking, but for you: yes.

[He arches his brow.] Roland. Maybe you don't need a drink right now, it seems. What happened?
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[personal profile] gradenine 2023-08-15 06:21 am (UTC)(link)
[ shit. fuck. how did roland even forget that he's talking to a doctor. help. ]

'm just exhausted. And what if I already grabbed a couple of beers beforehand and wanted something more special?
limbical: (who who tried to sing)

[personal profile] limbical 2023-08-15 03:09 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm not exactly convinced.

[Daan leans in to get a good look at Roland's face and eyes.]

You high or something? I don't really care either way, just be honest with me. I don't wanna make something that's going to knock you on your ass, unless that's what you're going for.
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[personal profile] gradenine 2023-08-15 11:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[ WHOA HEY that's way too close, bro. roland's leaning back and hurriedly shakes his head. even if he wants to be honest with daan, he absolutely can't. at this rate, everyone else is gonna look like blobs to him.

and so: ]


...Yeah, something like that. [ he's still feeling that adrenaline high, that's for sure! ] I don't really plan on getting that hammered, but you did say you'd mix me up something, right?
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[personal profile] limbical 2023-08-16 03:32 am (UTC)(link)
I'd prefer if you were honest with me... but yeah, I did say that.

Old-fashioned is my specialty. I'll make you one. Deal?
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[personal profile] gradenine 2023-08-16 03:41 am (UTC)(link)
[ his lips are a thin line as he continues to avert his gaze. dammit. ]

...Deal.

[ it's too bad he can't really tell what expression daan's wearing at the moment, but it's probably not good. he plants his chin on his open palm with a sigh. ]

Sorry, Doc. I can be honest about one thing though, and it's that I'm exhausted as hell. More of my coworkers started showing up here, first off.
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[personal profile] limbical 2023-08-21 02:44 am (UTC)(link)
You can have more another time you're more sober.

[And he sets about making the mixed drink! But he can multitask, and he's keen to talk to Roland anyway. The man is Too Relatable.]

Hmph, I can't even imagine. Too social, or something else?
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[personal profile] gradenine 2023-08-21 11:00 am (UTC)(link)
I can? Yesss.

[ he even does a little fistpump like yay! yippee!! ]

They just came in droves this month, is all. Can't really entertain them all on my own, so I gotta pace 'em out. [ huge sigh. ] How 'bout you? Met someone from your world yet?
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[personal profile] limbical 2023-08-21 04:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Sounds like a real hassle.

[The old-fashioned has been prepared. A bit of sugar, a bit of water, whiskey, and an orange peel with ice. He sets it before Roland.]

Actually, yeah. Just one, but... if I had to pick anyone, then Marcoh's a good choice. He's a reliable guy. Looks mean as hell, but he has a good heart. So if you meet him, don't get intimidated. Unless you fuck up and he's actually pissed with you; then you should probably be worried.

[He almost cracks a smile at that. There's just the slightest hint of fondness from Daan. For the most part, he really didn't mind the people he cooperated with in Prehevil, but Marcoh was uniquely just... good. Better than Daan himself, for sure.]
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[personal profile] gradenine 2023-08-22 08:44 am (UTC)(link)
[ a real hassle... the biggest understatement of the year. but roland's going to keep that way and listen in on how daan describes his companion. at least the guy managed to rope in a decent sounding guy? ]

Yeah, I know people like that. I'll keep a lookout for him, then. But I dunno if getting more people here from our respective worlds is a good thing...

[ just going to stir this drink like ooh so fancy ]
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[personal profile] limbical 2023-08-22 04:58 pm (UTC)(link)
I thought about that. Marcoh seems to think that the people who have us here are benevolent, but I don't necessarily agree with that.

That being said, most folks have homes to go back to, so being here is a real kick in the ass. And I sure wouldn't stick around given the choice either. No offense to present company, but I got shit to do.
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[personal profile] gradenine 2023-08-24 08:16 am (UTC)(link)
None taken. No use getting attached if we're bound to get out of here at some point. It's just that we don't know how and when it's gonna happen, is all.

[ he takes a sip of his drink and... ooh, that's nice. ]

Oh, now that's an Old-Fashioned. Sure wouldn't mind getting another one of these after I'm done with this.
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[personal profile] limbical 2023-08-25 04:22 am (UTC)(link)
Rest assured, that's my last concern.

[Rather, Daan definitely doesn't even imagine that anyone is going to get attached to him. That's just how it is on this bitch of an earth]

Too bad I limited you to one tonight, bud. So you'd better savor it until next time.
Edited 2023-08-25 04:22 (UTC)
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[personal profile] gradenine 2023-08-25 10:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[ you and me, doc. you and me both. ]

Seriously? Well, so long as there's a next time... [ takes another sip. ] So how are you finding this party so far? You tried any of the games Don set up yet?
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[personal profile] limbical 2023-08-26 04:49 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm finding the party right where I am. Mixing up some brews for the patrons and whatnot. I haven't really budged much from here, to be honest.

Despite how it might seem, I'm not a big party person. A packed crowd isn't my idea of fun.
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[personal profile] gradenine 2023-08-26 08:47 pm (UTC)(link)
And yet you're here anyway.

[ with a smirk, he takes the drink in his hands as he gazes listlessly at the faceless crowd. don is probably there somewhere, he can't really tell. ]

How'd Don rope you in?
limbical: (you can set music back)

[personal profile] limbical 2023-08-26 08:55 pm (UTC)(link)
She didn't, actually. I volunteered.

[Daan shrugs, working on making himself a drink.]

I don't mind bartending. But actually going out and getting involved... sounds like a real headache to me, personally.
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[personal profile] gradenine 2023-08-28 12:34 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, I totally get that. But in a way, you are getting involved in other people's affairs by just bartending.

[ he raises his glass a little. ]
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[personal profile] limbical 2023-08-28 12:48 am (UTC)(link)
Sure, but there's a nice little boundary between me and everyone else.

[Daan knocks his knuckles on the counter.]

And it's not as involved as being someone's doctor, for example. Or trying to make sure everyone is entertained if you're the host of a party. So this is fine by me, really.
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[personal profile] gradenine 2023-08-29 11:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Good point... And you're kinda required to be involved as a doctor, too. You had to say an oath and everything, right?
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[personal profile] limbical 2023-08-29 11:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Funny thing about that, actually.

[Casually, Daan starts to mix his own drink, and as if just making easygoing conversation he remarks:] Never took the Hippocratic oath. Got called away to war before I ever got around to that and getting an official license. And after the war, well... I was a little busy, you see.

[wife dying and all]
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[personal profile] gradenine 2023-08-29 11:58 pm (UTC)(link)
...Ah.

[ he slightly tilts his glass as if to say, "yeah, i get it." ]

But you were taught by the best doctor around, right? I guess that's more than enough. [ a wry smile. ] I'd joined a war recently in my world, too.
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[personal profile] limbical 2023-08-30 12:02 am (UTC)(link)
That's right. One of the top surgeons in the Kingdom of Rondon. Personally tutored me and everything.

[He finishes mixing his drink, and has a sip.]

Yeah? That so? My condolences. I haven't decided if it's the worst thing to ever happen to me, but it's up there. I'd say that I hope yours is a fraction less horrible, but... well. It's war. Nothing pretty about it.
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[personal profile] gradenine 2023-09-06 10:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Mm.

[ a grunt of agreement, before knocking back his glass. ]

Well, unlike most examples, I volunteered to take part. There's a nice reward for veterans when the war's finished, but even that was a total wash.

[ nothing pretty about that at all. ]