[NYE Party] happy new year and lots of fun

[nascensibility]

Who: EVERYONE, but especially you!
Where: Wonderland Ballroom
When: New Year's Eve
Rating: PG - PG13 (will change if applicable)
Summary: New Year's Eve Party
The Story:

[ Previously in the month all residents received an invitation to a formal event: a black tie affair to ring in the New Year. The ballroom and adjacent areas are decked out for the party starting at eight o'clock sharp, meticulously planned and executed, glittering décor to match the no doubt glittering attire as music pours into the halls from the dance floor.

Bars flank each side, service for all manner of alcohol unless a minor requests something, and the primary setting stage features an enormous clock for the countdown. ]




[ Where will you be when the clock strikes midnight? ]

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jonathan kent | open

[kryptomight]

( jon's bringing in the new year in a fancy black tux, black hair slicked back, thick black-framed glasses resting on his nose, and bright red converse because they're his favorite shoes, so clearly he has to wear them? he's found easily flitting around the snack bars, shoving--whatever kind of food there is that he has access to down his mouth, sitting at the tables and watching the passerbys enjoy the party.

if he happens to notice any girls standing around near the dance floor, jon's more than happy to approach them, small smile on his lips as he offers a hand to them, palm up. )

Hi! Would you like to dance?

[rectitudes]

[ two kents in a suit. clark comes by with a piece of cheesecake and places it in front of him. ]

I managed to get my hands on the last one.

[ what a way to spend a new year's eve, with one newfound son. it's something to celebrate. he wouldn't have it any other way. ]

thought we could share it.

[kryptomight]

Oh, thanks!

( a wide smile's how he greets clark, picking up the fork without any hesitation to dig in and eat the end bit. fork still in his mouth, jon stands up to grab onto the bottom of his chair, dragging it over a bit to press it up against the one closest to him, just to get that much closer. )

Are you having fun?

[rectitudes]

It's a bit much.

[ he admits and all too readily. there are things you don't hide from those you care about, especially if those people are family. he has family, now that's a way to make the next year better. ]

I used to spend New Year's eve blasting fireworks at the back yard. never something as fancy.

[ the dancing is honest to god scary. ]

I think your mom would handle the setting better than me.

[kryptomight]

( a sheepish smile is the response clark gets as jon leans back in his chair, kicks his feet out under him. )

Dad, Mom, and I would blast fireworks in the backyard, too. We lived on a farm in California for a while, then moved out to Hamilton. We’d go outside with Krypto and Ranger—Dad’d let me stay up, but only because it was New Years. My bedtime was usually around nine. I usually fell asleep early anyway, ‘cause I wasn’t used to staying up for forever. ( it’s nice to think about; and while the man sitting beside him is still definitely his dad, he’s—missing those memories. jon doesn’t mind telling him about them anyway, but it’s a little sad, too. clark won’t remember those new year’s eves spent staying up late with him and lois. )

We can go ask the closets for some fireworks, if you want. The roof should be a safe place to let them off, right?

[rectitudes]

Well, we might as well make this New Year as much like home as possible.

[ he lowers his voice, as if the plan of action is highly secretive and meant for both of them alone. ]

let's raid the food tables and take some plates to the roof. I'll get us cocoa and we can fire off a few of those fireworks.

[kryptomight]

Yes, sir!

( he's out of his chair in two seconds flat, turning to run off to grab some plates and bring them off to the roof, but--he pauses for a moment, turns his head back towards clark, whispers quietly: )

It's okay if I call you Dad, right?

[rectitudes]

It's more than ok. I really like it.

[ it's a quiet, earnest assurance. it didn't take him too long to realize he's just fine with being someone's dad. it would have been nice to tell lois about it. but then again, if she wasn't here, at least clark was. ]

I'll cover the tables on the left side.

[letsemilythis]

[ Emily came to have a good time. Yes, that includes dancing. It's an evening meant for fun and enjoyment. Why not have fun and enjoy?

She's not picky about dance partners. She's not picky about anything tonight, really.

So when he offers a dance, she laughs and takes his hand. It's always more fun dancing with someone else. ]

I've love to! You look great, by the way. I love the shoes.

[kryptomight]

Thanks. They're my favorite pair. ( er, favorite kind of shoes; he's destroyed the pair he came in and four hundred others like it since getting here; shoes are hard when you run at speeds rivaling the flash.

jon leads her out onto the dance floor, presses his free hand to her waist once they're far enough out. he does the normal "i don't know how to really dance but i can shuffle" version of dancing, but it works, right? )

Your dress is very pretty, too. It goes great with your eyes!

[letsemilythis]

Oh my gosh, that's so nice! Thank you!

[ She shuffles along with him. In a lot of ways, this is like dances in middle school, except Superboy is WAY better behaved. ]

You go to a lot of dances back home? You're a really good dancer.

[kryptomight]

I went to one at my elementary school once.

( if there’s one thing he’s learned from his father it’s definitely manners. and a great sense of justice. but mostly the manners thing. )

My mom and I danced around the house sometimes, too. She’s awesome.

[letsemilythis]

That is so cool! I used to love dances at my school!

How did you and your mom dance? Like... one of those going-under-water moves? [ She raises one hand in the air, holds the other to her nose, and shimmies downward. What? The song might be slow, but that's no reason why it should be boring. ]

[outstandingbalance]

Well, I thought you'd never ask.

[Natasha is on the floor, after all, and doesn't have a partner, even though she's dressed to the nines.

She'll take his hand. Don't think she won't.]

Nice running into you somewhere that's not full of monsters.

[kryptomight]

( black dress, sheer fabric over the skirt. it is very nice, and jon does take a moment to take it in as his fingers curl around her own, walking a few steps backwards to get out into the dance crowd. )

I hang out where there aren't monsters sometimes, too. ( most the time actually. ) You look amazing.

[outstandingbalance]

Well, thank you. You're not looking bad yourself.

[She smiles, moving easily into the crowd, even balanced on her heels.]

Having a good night?

[kryptomight]

( she definitely has a lot of height on him, but jon keeps his hands respectfully at her waist when he starts to shuffle along to the music. )

Yeah! Kinda reminds me of school dances. Except this is waay more fancy.

[outstandingbalance]

You go to a lot of school dances?

[This kind of thing can make a girl feel old. Or like an adult, at least.]

You know, I never had those. Not how you mean.

[kryptomight]

Not a lot, but I've been to some!

( usually they're super awkward, full of shuffling feet and people standing around punch bowls talking about cows and comics but you know. )

Did they not have them where you grew up?

[dangerouslyunhip]

[The footwear definitely makes the outfit. Teddy grins when he spots Jon snooping around the snack bars from a distance, laughing to himself as he heads over to see what might be left-- as well as check in with his young friend.]

Hey! Enjoying yourself, kiddo?

[kryptomight]

( he promises he's only eaten approximately half the cookies that were on this plate. so it's only half empty instead of completely empty. jon has one in his hand, halfway to his mouth when he turns towards teddy and smiles at him. )

Yep! I haven't been to a New Years party like this before.

[dangerouslyunhip]

[Teddy idly reaches to grab a couple of those cookies for himself-- probably a good idea to get some in before they're all gone.]

It's pretty fancy, isn't it? I don't think I've ever had to dress up for a party like this before.

[Suits aren't usually his jam.]

You look nice. Very respectable.

[kryptomight]

Thanks! It took me forever to figure out the tie. . so I gave up and just got a clip-on one.

( look he'll even pull it off to show teddy. clips on, pulls right back off. thank you modern technology. )

I haven't really dressed up like this either. You look nice, too! Super cool.

[dangerouslyunhip]

[He laughs-- it's exactly the sort of thing Teddy himself would have done when he was younger, too.]

Wanna know a secret the adults never want you to find out? Unless you show someone you're wearing a clip-on, nobody can tell.

[Maybe eagle-eyed mothers, but nobody else.]

You think I look cool? [That takes him by surprise, but he smiles broadly again. Little alien friend, your candor is much appreciated.] Thanks! I was a little nervous about dressing fancy enough for the occasion, but I'd say we both pulled it off pretty well.

[kryptomight]

( teddy always looks cool, as far as jon is concerned. it probably has something to do with the whole shapeshifting teen superhero thing. not that he's biased except he totally is or anything. )

Usually when I dress fancy, it's in a hoodie and a cape. So this is way different! ( the tip about the tie will be noted and remembered for later. )

I had a suit back home, but I outgrew it a little while ago.