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Ghost ([personal profile] badfeyth) wrote in [community profile] citylogs2023-12-02 12:30 am

[open mingle: the sunlight at midnight gala]

WHO: Anyone attending the Sunlight at Midnight gala!
WHAT: KISS PEOPLE AND DANCE IDK
WHERE: The freshly-renovated Planetarium in District 4!
WHEN: Saturday, December 2
WARNINGS: None for the log itself; please warn responsibly in individual top-levels!



THE VENUE
Upon entry to the newly-renovated venue space that was once a planetarium, guests will quickly notice that the space has been transformed into a three-layered affair, ranging from the very well-lit upper level down to the more romantic ambiance of the dance floor and performance space, with a comfortable tier of seating and standing tables in the middle.


Not intended by Ghost ([personal profile] badfeyth) and Kaveh ([personal profile] fussiest), yet still mysteriously appearing at random places throughout the venue, are sprigs of magical kissing mistletoe!

The mistletoe will cause characters to at least pause underneath it, and will give them a mild compulsion to kiss whoever they're with, but the compulsion will not be unavoidable and characters can easily break free of the "hold" the mistletoe has on them. Even so, partygoers will quickly learn to be mindful of what's overhead — or not!


UPPER TIER
On the well-lit upper tier, guests will find plenty of generalized mingle room, including two patios with casual seating on either side of the space. Throughout the center are a variety of stations and attractions, as well as some helpful resources for the discerning partygoer.

For the fashionably un-forward, you may wish to visit (or find yourselves forcibly dragged into) Lestat's on-site fashion consulting lair, which boasts a small and curtained-off space where partygoers in need can receive last-minute fashion advice, do wardrobe finishing touches, and address any other aesthetic concerns under the discerning eye of LESTAT DE LIONCOURT ([personal profile] perfectdevil). This is also where a selection of basic cosmetics and beauty supplies can be found, in case of a need for an emergency touch-up, safety pin, or spot removal!

Continuing onward, guests will find four individual food stations, each with their own set of color-coded disposable dishware! Perhaps they'd like to take a sampling of:

• STATION #1 — TSURUNO ([personal profile] fanstheflames): Fried rice in the shape of Christmas trees, dumplings with carrot reindeer antlers and red pepper noses, and fortune cookies that tell you to go dance with somebody already!
• STATION #2 — ROLAND ([personal profile] gradenine): Hotpot with mild and spicy soup bases plus a variety of vegetables and meats, and KBBQ with chicken, pork, and beef cuts, plus sides!
• STATION #3 — RENO ([personal profile] astraphilia): Whipped goat cheese figs, brie and prosciutto stuffed dates, and sprouting cauliflower with brown butter and lemon — paired with a couple of simple cocktails (a negroni and a Bombay mule)!
• STATION #4 — WANDERER ([personal profile] featheradrift): Samosas, panipuri, Japanese-style sandwiches, and a lot of sweets and desserts like chocolate truffles, pâte de fruit, candied nuts, madeleines, and custards!

Champagne (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) is also circulating around the venue under the watchful eye of KANEKI ([personal profile] anthropophagite), and a small selection of coffee is available at a nearby station as well!

Finally, at the far end of the upper concourse, one can find a partitioned-off space for photo opportunities featuring a black-and-gold backdrop, an arch aglow with fairy lights, and a few idle props like chairs and small movable tables that partygoers can use to coordinate their souvenir photos. PROMPTO ([personal profile] burstmodes) will be around to do formal event photography, but there'll also be a Polaroid available so that people can take their own photos and develop them instantly!

VISUALS: AESTHETICS & ETC.
    
    


MIDDLE TIER
On the mid-tier halfway down the stairs that flank the venue on either side, partygoers will find a landing with an assortment of standing tables covered in black tablecloths and tied with gold bows, where guests can enjoy their refreshments, engage in conversation, and people-watch the goings-on taking place below them on the dance floor! To prevent any mischief or accidental spilling of food onto hapless dancers below, each landing is lined with a courtesy railing, and immediately below the railing is an arrangement of tasteful decor.

Between the two landings, guests can find the remnants of the planetarium seating — fold-down auditorium chairs with comfortable cushions arranged in gently circular rows, giving the people relaxing there a perfect view of the dance floor and the spectacle of lights taking place below it.

VISUALS: AESTHETICS & ETC.
    


LOWER TIER
The lowest level of the venue, at the very bottom of the stairs, is the most dimly-lit of the three levels and is mostly comprised of the dance floor. Along the back wall and parts of the sides runs a slightly-raised platform stage upon which are arranged a piano, an electric guitar, a stereo system, and a few microphones for the convenience of any vocalists in the house. The stage is wide enough for one or two people to walk around comfortably, but generally is fairly modest to leave the majority of the room for the dance floor.

It's on the dance floor that the real "sunlight at midnight" theme takes its shape, as this is where the bulk of Kaveh's artificial lighting technology has been put into play. Along with standard party enhancements like a few spotlights and an overhead disco ball, the perimeter is also dotted with round arrays of stained glass with light fixtures behind them, causing panels of colored light to cast onto the hardwood of the dance floor. These arrays can also be rotated like kaleidoscopes, allowing for the patterns of light to change throughout the course of the evening — adding an element of renewable interest in the continuing aesthetic.

VISUALS: AESTHETICS & ETC.
    


ENTERTAINMENT
Throughout the course of the evening, music will be provided by a rotating set list of performers, interspersed with prearranged playlists courtesy of the new media store. Entertainers will be informed of their set lengths, obligations, and timeslots well in advance of the venue by Ghost, and any necessary instruments or microphone hookups will be ready and available at the time of the performance.

Performers on deck include:
• HYTHLODAEUS ([personal profile] nomoresharks) and EMET-SELCH ([personal profile] recreator): Jazz piano bops along with some ragtime arrangements.
• EDDIE ([personal profile] thefreak): A mix of slow rock ballads and hard rock dance numbers, on electric guitar!

In addition to the live performances, the venue will also be treated to some traditional mid-2000s party favorites such as:
• BLORBOLICIOUS, by Gurgi (feat. Bill.i.was)
• HIPS SOMETIMES LIE, by The Kira
• SANDSQUALL, by DaNice
• MAYBE GONNA GIVE YOU UP, by Rickard Dastley
• MAMBO NO. 4 AND A HALF, by Stu Vega
• THE CHA-CHA HUSTLE, by DJ FriendlyGhost
• VIRUS, by Boo Boo Dolls

VISUALS: AESTHETICS & ETC.
    


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[personal profile] apshot 2023-12-29 06:16 am (UTC)(link)
You’re really gonna make me…

[ Well now he’s blushing again. Looking off to the side. Huffing because this nerd! ]

I’m asking if it’s only tonight or if you’re gonna date me!
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[personal profile] fullgauntlet 2023-12-29 06:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[At least now they're tucked off to the side corner of the dance floor now.

And... Izuku blinks quickly and then smiles shyly. Because... He kind of likes making Katsuki say it out loud.]


Ah- Of course, Kacchan...!! I want to date you...! I would like more nights than this.
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[personal profile] apshot 2024-01-01 01:08 am (UTC)(link)
[ He's just... Kind of. Quiet for a moment. Honestly he's... Happy. Actually genuinely... Happy. And he... Doesn't know what to do with that.

Katsuki has no idea what his face is doing right now. But Izuku will be able to see that a smile is tarting to slowly break out on it. ]
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[personal profile] fullgauntlet 2024-01-01 01:15 am (UTC)(link)
[... Oh. Izuku is watching him. He's never seen Katsuki make such a subtle and happy expression like that before. At least not for a long long time.

It makes Izuku feel shy. Happy. He blushes and looks down... his hand slowly reaches out for Katsuki.]


C-Cute... [Opps, he didn't mean to let that word slip out of his mouth.]
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[personal profile] apshot 2024-01-01 01:46 am (UTC)(link)
Hah?

[ Well his hand is going to slip into Izuku's. Just an automatic response now. ]

Did you just call me CUTE.
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[personal profile] fullgauntlet 2024-01-01 02:31 am (UTC)(link)
[Hand holding... For real.]

Eh- No?!

[Yes.]

S-Sorry, you just... That smile you had just now...
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[personal profile] apshot 2024-01-12 12:11 am (UTC)(link)
No. It's. Fine. It's fine.

[ Izuku thinks he's cute. That's... Well from anyone else? He'd probably blow them up. From Izuku? It's fine. ]
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[personal profile] fullgauntlet 2024-01-12 04:49 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh good because he didn't want to take that word back.]

That kind of smile when you're looking at someone like me... I couldn't help it.

[A smile for Izuku now...]
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[personal profile] apshot 2024-01-12 05:17 am (UTC)(link)
Someone like you? Try only you.

[ Stop this Izuku! Now you're just making him say dumb things. ]

Come on.

[ Definitely going to be getting them a drink now. They need it to maybe cool down their embarrassment. ]

M'serious though.
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[personal profile] fullgauntlet 2024-01-14 01:44 am (UTC)(link)
Only me...?!

[...?! But he thinks he likes how that feels! Getting Katsuki to actually say things like that?! It's kind of addicting.

But he lets Katsuki tug him away towards the drinks.]


Ah... R-Right. Okay. I am kind of thirsty...
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🎀

[personal profile] apshot 2024-01-14 08:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Of course it is probably addicting to Izuku. It's new and thrilling and... Well Now Katsuki understands that it's what he had wanted for a while.

Same for him. He just hadn't realized it until recently that's what he had wanted to.

So he pours Izuku a drink.

And they'll enjoy the rest of this evening as a "date." As a "couple." ]