( open ) Hot Tub Cinema Party...

[sorryitasedyou]

Who: Darcy Lewis & YOU!
Where: First Floor, Room 16
When: October 13th in the Evening
Rating: Probably up to PG-13, will update as needed
Summary: Today is the 2 year anniversary of the coffee shop, it's time to celebrate in a not!typical way.
The Story:

There was something to be said for distraction sometimes being the best medicine. The past month had been interesting, but it was time to move forward and celebrate a milestone. The coffee shop had been around for 2 years and somehow was still standing after everything. It had gone through a facelift about 5 months ago and was about to go over another baby one to make room for the celebration. The look of the shop hadn't changed, but there was suddenly a locked door to room 16 as of 10/11 that hadn't been there before considering the shop had previously spanned 2 rooms. Posters were placed all over the mansion as well as a digital invitation in the evening of 10/11, announcing the celebration.

Coffee Shop 2 Year Anniversary Celebration
First Floor, Room 16 10/13 @ 7:30pm
Come one, come all!

BASE CODE BY TESSISAMESS

As of the 13th, the coffee shop is decked out with streamers, balloons, and confetti to celebrate the 2 year anniversary as well as some festive luau-style drink options to tie into the plans for the evening. The menu features a lot of frozen and chilled options that pair nicely with the party later. As people start to arrive, there are two dressing rooms available with closets for anyone who needs to change as well as a plethora of towels. Drinks are available both in the coffee shop and at the bar in the cinema room, alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions. There's also a wide assortment of food and goodies that come with a little warning about moderation on all fronts while in the tubs. Once everyone's settled in and the movie starts, there'll be a little bottle delivered to each hot tub for the group to decide whether or not they'd like to add some bubbles to their party. First movie of the evening will be a little more family friendly with The Goonies, the second film, Labyrinth, going a little further on the risqué spectrum. Various pool-type toys are available, including beach balls to casually toss at other people or the screen.

[ ooc: feel free to put up top levels/claim a hot tub and tag around. This is a mingle post! Hit me up on plurk @ riddlesinthedark or PM me if you have any questions. ]

Comments

[quickgenius]

The sound of a familiar voice earns Cisco a surprised, then happy, grin as she sees him “Hi!” It’s good to see him. God she’s glad she’s not stuck in Wonderland alone. She wouldn’t wish this on anyone, but if they’re going to be here anyway, she’s glad they’re here with her. “How are you settling in?”

[thisismadfreaky]

He smiles easily at the exuberant greeting from the youngest Wells. She's kind of adorable. He wonders if she realizes that. "All right enough, I guess. It's still pretty weird to try and wrap my head around it all." He admits with a slightly shrug.

"You haven't been here that much longer than me, right?" He tips his head, "Still kinda getting your feet wet with the way the place works, too, aren't you?"

[quickgenius]

Jesse shifts to the side of the hot tub he’s leaning on, folding her arms on the edge and resting her chin on them as she looks up at him. “And this place doesn’t help make that any easier, does it.” Her fingertips brush his arm. “If you need anything, though.” There’s not much she can probably do, but he’s Cisco. A friend. She hopes, anyway. “This place gave me a pretty nice little lab so you’re more than welcome to use it if you want.” Her lab space is his lab space if he wants it.

She shakes her head a little. “No, I think I showed up here just a little bit before you did. And then got dumped into the whole wizarding world event not long after arriving.” She laughs a little. “Oh yeah. Definitely. It’s... weird. I mean, I’m used to our usual sort of weirdness. Different Earths, doppelgangers, metahumans. But being somewhere that’s supposed to be fictional? Kind of a whole new level of weirdness.”

[thisismadfreaky]

"It really doesn't." He chuckles softly, shaking his head a bit. All the ups and downs he keeps hearing about, he's not sure it'll ever shake out normal here. He can't help perk up a bit at the mention of a lab and the offer to come by some time. "Oh, yeah?" He grins, "I might have to take you up on that sooner rather than later."

"Still jealous of that, by the way." He teases her lightly, smirking all the while. Who hadn't dreamed of these things in their generations? Of course he felt shafted in this case. "Right?! It's trippy as hell. I mean-- if Carroll was right about Wonderland, kinda makes you wonder what other stories out there might be more true than we thought."

[quickgenius]

He perks up a little at her mentioning her lab and her invitation for him to use it and she grins back at him, just really glad to see him and glad that she could cheer him up a little. “Good. It’s more fun with other people in the lab.” And it’s nice to have something to do, something to keep her hands busy and her mind busy, sometimes. She doesn’t know if Cisco’s the same, but if he is... he has space to work, now.

She makes a face at him, looking amused. “Well you’re here now so next time Wonderland does something like that you’ll be right there next to me.” And she’s pretty sure it would be a lot more fun with him there. Even if she’s not likely to remember him this way. Or even possibly know him. “Would have loved to go flying with you.” At least she had been able to share some of the foods and drinks at Hogwarts, thanks to the mansion’s magical dining room. “Exactly! The possibilities are... kind of endless. And what makes a story truer than others? Is it random, or are there some other factors in play that we just don’t know about?”

[thisismadfreaky]

"Yeah, I guess it is, huh?" He'd had plenty of late nights alone in the lab, but it's definitely more interesting when there are other people to bounce ideas off of and the like. He'd absolutely take Jesse's offer up soon and come see what she's got in terms of a lab.

"I guess that's true." And if the-- world? city? What do they even call it?-- place still decides to do fun things like make everyone Harry Potter wizards, he might not complain about it too much. "That would have been so fun." He smiles at her enthusiasm, wondering fleetingly if she realizes how cute she is. The thought's gone as quick as it appeared, as he turns his attention to what she's saying. "They really are. That's a good question. I guess some people might say something about the belief in a story having something to do with it... but it's kind of hard to test something like that. There must be something else to it."

[quickgenius]

She nods, just a little bit cheekily. “Yes it is.” Late nights alone in the lab are practically a requirement for a scientist, and she likes it, she really does, but here? She’s pretty sure it’ll be much better having Cisco in her lab.

“Belief could be a part of it, but there are plenty of stories that plenty of people believe in. So there’s definitely other factors involved. There has to be. It’s just a matter of narrowing down what those factors might be.” The fact that they’re talking about the science of Wonderland and other places like it being real sort of delights her. Impulsively, she shifts back in the hot tub, water gently sloshing around her, and holds out a hand, waggling her fingers just a little. “Join me?” There’s a shy, hopeful little smile on her face.

[thisismadfreaky]

Anything he might have had to contribute to this particular line of conversation is momentarily forgotten when she pushes herself away from the edge of the hottub and beckons for him to join her. If his gaze lingers a little, maybe she won't notice. "Sure," he shrugs a little and hesitates for only the smallest second before tugging his t-shirt off, dropping it onto the table next to the tub before climbing in.

The heated water is nice and Cisco sinks into it, but he hasn't forgotten their conversation. "I wonder if any one else has come up with any theories surrounding this idea. Maybe we could find out, toss some ideas around." He's kind of intrigued by the whole thing.

[quickgenius]

There’s something about the way he looks at her for a moment that flusters her and makes her blush, her face growing warm in a way that has nothing to do with the hot tub. And she doesn’t know why. But there she is, blushing and maybe a little surprised and pleased that he is. Joining her. In the hot tub. And then he’s taking off his shirt and she doesn’t know why she’s surprised because that’s what you do when getting into a hot tub, but she is, and she’s trying so hard not to let her gaze just kind of.... linger on him a little. She’s not sure she’s successful, but hopefully he won’t notice her being all rude and... stare-y.

He’s handsome. Really handsome. And smart. And kind of amazing in general. Oh. It takes her a second before she’s throwing herself back into their conversation, biting her lip for a moment before smiling brightly and settling comfortably beside him. “I think we should.” She likes this. It’s intriguing and she hasn’t had a serious project to work on since she arrived.

[thisismadfreaky]

He notices the little things, like the way her cheeks tinge pink--but he assumes it's the heat of the water--but he misses the staring--or maybe he just assumes it can't be that, not directed at him. Regardless, he's kind of oblivious in the moment.

"Okay, so we will. We'll see what anyone else has pieced together and who else might have interest in figuring it out, and...try to find a way to narrow it down." He's almost giddy about it, honestly. The idea of having a project, something to work on, work towards is promising. Feels a little like home.

[quickgenius]

She grins at him, eyes bright. This is... pretty much the best, she thinks. A project with a friend is one way to make things feel a little bit more like home. “Sounds like a plan. We might have to get another clear board and some markers out of my closet, though. My lab has one but with a project like this we might need more space to write.”

[thisismadfreaky]

"Perfect." He grins. This is the best plan. At least he'll feel like he's doing something if he has a project going on. Even if it ends up fruitless, futile, he'll still have something to focus on, a time suck to give his all because he's always better off when he has something to work on or tinker around with. A purpose.

[quickgenius]

That grin is really good to see, and she settles more comfortably beside him, nudging his shoulder with hers. “Once you’ve seen my lab we can figure out if there’s anything else we need to add to it. Scrounge up or see just how magical the closets are.” It’s a good start, and it has unexpectedly decent equipment, but there’s always the chance they might need something it’s missing.

[thisismadfreaky]

"Yes, I'm so down," he nods, "I was already talking to Caitlin about trying to test them, see what really makes them work. Because, I mean-- magic is just unexplained science, right? So, it's just a matter of figuring it out." That's what he was telling himself, because that's what made the most sense. Actual, real live magic? He's not sure he's ready to accept that just yet.