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Blind Date Meme




Let's face it, sometimes it's difficult finding someone to share your time, and your heart (or maybe just your body), with. Luckily for you, you have well meaning friends. Unfortunately for you, you have well meaning friends who didn't tell you this was coming. That's right. They have taken it upon themselves (and no doubt friends of friends or family members or someone else who clearly doesn't know you) to arrange a date. Without telling you.

That's right. The dreaded blind date. Which means now you've got to get through at least a reasonable amount of time with a total stranger (or maybe not a stranger if you're particularly, well, we can't say if it's lucky or not) before you can reasonably escape. Maybe it will go well. Maybe this will be the start of the rest of your lives. Maybe you'll get laid. Maybe you'll have a horror story for the ages.

No matter what plays out, though, you're here. Might as well see just how your luck is going to play out.

How to Play
1. Post your character and canon below along with any preferences. Then go back and edit your comment with the next number in order (i.e. first TL is 1, second is 2, etc)
2. Tag other TLs. If a character isn't in normal preferences, ask if they might want a date that goes poorly instead!
3. Optionally, get yourself a truly blind experience by going here and randomly generating a number. Then find the matching TL (numbered back in step one) and enjoy your blind date.
4. For more fun, use the list in the first comment for randomized date locations!
Date/Time: 2023-09-06 15:23 (UTC)Posted by: [personal profile] bornofwords
bornofwords: (14)
Thanks, that’s kind of you. I think it could be good to make a change, a little scary to try, but good.

[ Sigma would at least appreciate the understanding; and it was partly the truth… and a little that he wasn’t sure it wouldn’t send the guy running at this point. ]

I’ve seen what a little extra luck can do for some people… So maybe with that extra luck from you, it’ll become a trend that leads to something I connect with.

[ He added with a small attempt at a smile. ]
Date/Time: 2023-09-06 15:27 (UTC)Posted by: [personal profile] ask_whydunit
ask_whydunit: (Well...)
[ Waver hummed, focusing on his burger for a moment. He can relate to not being the most impressive… but he’s a firm believer that you just keep practicing and figuring out how to make up for the things people see as a weakness. It’s… something of a delusion as far as mage society goes, but he’s a long way from accepting those particular truths about his own potential. ]

Just because you’re not the most impressive student doesn’t mean you can’t do it, though. You just need to work on it, right? Focus on the things you can improve on in the meantime and stuff. If you don’t make it this fall, do you try again, or…?
Date/Time: 2023-09-06 15:33 (UTC)Posted by: [personal profile] ghostlyflame
ghostlyflame: (8)
[ They probably made a cute, pretty picture then. The girl helped look over the tickets and offered quiet thoughts as they searched for their seats to help if she thought she saw something that might lead in the right direction. But Robin gets them there just fine, and Gray is left to look around in a little bit of awe. ]

You can see so much from up here! [ she offered in a small, but excited tone. ] and it’s so much quieter than it was downstairs.

[ A plus, honestly. There was always something of an awkwardness to being crowded in at seats on all sides. ]
Date/Time: 2023-09-06 17:23 (UTC)Posted by: [personal profile] seed_pilot
seed_pilot: Harry Shum Jr as Mike Chang in Glee (Default)
[Yeah, but that's just how things go at Garden. You make it or you don't. And Nida was still worried he was going to be in the realm of 'don't.']

Honestly, I'll get another chance next year, But after that, if I still don't make it? Well, then I'll just have to find new work. That's what happens with Garden. Suppose I could go into the military.
Date/Time: 2023-09-06 17:23 (UTC)Posted by: [personal profile] wisecracking_shot
wisecracking_shot: Clint Barton from Avengers Assemble (Default)
Oh, now that sounds about right. Clint smiles and nods at that revelation.

"Well, maybe you can recommend something for me. I'd love some mixed drink that is really purple, you know?"

IT fits with his theme.
Date/Time: 2023-09-06 17:23 (UTC)Posted by: [personal profile] quick_sass
quick_sass: Aaron Taylor-Johnson as MCU Quicksilver (Default)
[Pietro smirks and shakes his head. There are many other things to be worried out.]

You'll tell me later, yes? If there are other things they should be worrying about?
Date/Time: 2023-09-06 17:46 (UTC)Posted by: [personal profile] atypical_echo
atypical_echo: Daniel Henney (Default)
Changes are terrifying, so I get it. I really do.

[As he says that he's clearly fighting down a bit of a blush. The guy was charming with that other line and the smile, and Mark smiles down at his drink.]

I'm usually not the greatest luck for the people around me, so if it does go well for you, that's probably a turn around for me as well.
Date/Time: 2023-09-06 18:26 (UTC)Posted by: [personal profile] work_wife
work_wife: maya hawke as robin buckley from stranger things (Default)
[The view really was great. Steve was really winning massive wingman points in this moment.]

Oh yeah, you really can. It's so nice. I'm actually looking even more forward to this. Should probably drag my friend to one of these showings some time, seeing as his parents don't ever use the tickets.
Date/Time: 2023-09-06 21:36 (UTC)Posted by: [personal profile] raisedtohunt
raisedtohunt: (Default)
If it comes up, you'll be the first to know.
Date/Time: 2023-09-06 21:38 (UTC)Posted by: [personal profile] bayou_born
bayou_born: (Default)
"That's doable, as long as you tell me what you don't like to drink."
Date/Time: 2023-09-07 00:42 (UTC)Posted by: [personal profile] wisecracking_shot
wisecracking_shot: Clint Barton from Avengers Assemble (Default)
Ouch. He could just come up with some stuff, but honestly? Clint had never met a drink he didn't like.

"I guess apple brandy isn't high on my list?" he says as he gestures beyond the limits of the arcade. Maybe they could start off with some light drinks and then eat.
Date/Time: 2023-09-07 00:43 (UTC)Posted by: [personal profile] quick_sass
quick_sass: Aaron Taylor-Johnson as MCU Quicksilver (Default)
[Pietro smiles and nods at that. It's good to hear.]

So. May I ask who arranged this on your side of things? I cannot imagine it was my sister that meddled with all of it on her own
Date/Time: 2023-09-07 00:56 (UTC)Posted by: [personal profile] raisedtohunt
raisedtohunt: (pic#6363064)
Met your sister a few days ago, actually. She's an interesting woman. [And with what he's seen around town, suspect #1 on his list for the cause. ]

Figured it wouldn't hurt to at least meet you.
Date/Time: 2023-09-07 03:29 (UTC)Posted by: [personal profile] quick_sass
quick_sass: Aaron Taylor-Johnson as MCU Quicksilver (Default)
[Pietro laughs. Wow, what an understatement. Yes, his sister was definitely 'interesting'.]

Wanda is often accused of being interesting. As am I.
Date/Time: 2023-09-07 07:42 (UTC)Posted by: [personal profile] raisedtohunt
raisedtohunt: (pic#7185303)
In the same way as your sister or a different way?
Date/Time: 2023-09-07 15:51 (UTC)Posted by: [personal profile] ask_whydunit
ask_whydunit: (Little observation)
So two chances… Well, if you don’t make it this year, then you’ll know what you need to improve on for next. You get the experience and the next try.

[ Waver was of the mind that any learning experience was valuable, as long as one used it as a guide and worked ways to improve to make up for what you lacked. The subject of many an argument in his class, really.

The military, huh…? Waver guessed that was a logical second choice, considering the school Nida was going to.
]

I guess with your background at Garden, it would be a good backup plan if you end up needing it.

[ Backup plans are smart. Waver should have had one of those he was willing to pursue. Alas. He’s stubborn as hell. ]
Date/Time: 2023-09-07 15:58 (UTC)Posted by: [personal profile] bornofwords
bornofwords: (3)
[ Sigma tilted his head slightly, observing Mark’s not quite blush with curious eyes. The man felt a little pleased with himself for putting it there, usually it was other people saying things to get reactions out of him… So it actually was kind of nice to be on the other side, and for a positive note instead of an annoyed one.

Then Mark continued, and Sigma took a moment to consider that thoughtfully.
]

Hm… You know what they say about pennies, right? Not always lucky just because you find them, they have to be heads up. So maybe for me you’ll be lucky. If not… Well, I’d say that was more my luck than yours based on my own track record over the years.

[ Seems silly, but he’d heard it while working at the casino from a superstitious patron. ]
Date/Time: 2023-09-07 16:02 (UTC)Posted by: [personal profile] ghostlyflame
ghostlyflame: (2)
[ Still looking out over the balcony, she smiled to herself at the view. There were so many people too, and it was so much more relaxed than the situations she usually ended up in. Glancing over her shoulder curiously, she moved to take a seat. ]

That sounds like a good idea? He might have fun, and it seems like a shame to not use them if they have them. Especially with such good seats.
Date/Time: 2023-09-07 21:01 (UTC)Posted by: [personal profile] artmoves
artmoves: (xav_003)
[In order to pass the time, Xavier found himself browsing stalls and it should come as no surprise the painter found himself at the stall of another artist. The subject in question, though, was busy talking to another patron, which gave Xavier the freedom to take his time analyzing works and waiting for the person he was supposed to spend the evening with. "It'll be good for you" Ajax had said.

Xavier was left to wonder why his friend couldn't just come with him while he waited for whoever was coming.
]
Date/Time: 2023-09-07 22:20 (UTC)Posted by: [personal profile] biactually
biactually: (07)
"I can tell you take good care of her."

Not that he's ever been in a car going all that fast, beyond video games, but Nick happily says, "Fast is good."
Date/Time: 2023-09-07 23:11 (UTC)Posted by: [personal profile] dead_tongue
dead_tongue: (bruh)
[What the fuck is this.

The bar is oppressive in its masculinity, smelling of cheap beer and nachos. The decor is awful, of course, and the booth he's sitting at was probably last updated in 1974. At least there's an ashtray.

But this... this...

Is a girl sitting down.

Considering that it was a drama major setting him up, he really wasn't expecting that.

Iggy stares blatantly, cigarette burning between long fingers.]


...Robin?
Date/Time: 2023-09-08 02:59 (UTC)Posted by: [personal profile] seed_pilot
seed_pilot: Harry Shum Jr as Mike Chang in Glee (Default)
[Nida shrugs. With the way Exams were structured, the practical parts of them at least, it wasn't likely that he'd know what he needed to improve at all. Just a general 'do better'. But that was what it was and he'd just have to accept it.]

I'm actually not a big fan of the backup plan. I don't like the idea of the military. It doesn't have the potential to help people the same way. Though I suppose if helping people was what I wanted, I could have tried to leave Garden a while ago.

[And it was all he knew so that wasn't likely at all.]
Date/Time: 2023-09-08 02:59 (UTC)Posted by: [personal profile] california_dreaming
california_dreaming: (Default)
"The best," he agrees as he moves to open the driver side door. "Come on in."

Not like he bothered locking it out here. The place was pretty safe.
Date/Time: 2023-09-08 02:59 (UTC)Posted by: [personal profile] quick_sass
quick_sass: Aaron Taylor-Johnson as MCU Quicksilver (Default)
Quite different. She is... weird. I am merely fast. Faster than you would be able to understand. Which is really something to be impressed by. I can wait while you are impressed.
Date/Time: 2023-09-08 02:59 (UTC)Posted by: [personal profile] atypical_echo
atypical_echo: Daniel Henney (Default)
Uh... A penny saved is a penny earned?

[He mumbles that to himself, trying to guess what was said about pennies, only to chuckle at himself for getting it so very wrong.]

Sounds like we're both in need of a serious change of luck these days. Guess that isn't shocking. The world just seems more and more hostile, and that hostility is the thing that gets us down. So we sort of have to meet it with positivity and hope.