( 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

[assembles]

Well, I guess we'll just need to keep reminding her, then.

[ Tell Alphys about how good she is enough times, and maybe someday it'll sink in. Steve knows it probably isn't that simple, that she probably has other, deeper issues that have torched her self-esteem so thoroughly, but he can at least play some part in building it back up.

It doesn't particularly surprise Steve that Mettaton would have paid careful attention to the construction of Bucky's arm, seeing how he's made entirely of metal. So if someone like Mettaton approves, Steve can rest assured that the arm is good quality. ]

I know that it wasn't easy for him to ask someone for help, so I'm glad it worked out.

[ He tilts his head to one side in contemplation, then figures that Mettaton might be able to help him with something. ]

If I wanted to do something to repay her, what would you suggest?

[mettatonvevo]

Now that is a plan I can get behind!

[That's another person to add to the list of people who would support Alphys. That's good. The more people there are, the less painful it will be when Mettaton finally steps away.

Then Steve asks about ways to repay her, and his response is instantaneous.]

Get her something related to anime. If you want to be more specific, get her something related to Mew Mew Kissy Cutie. It's her favorite.

[assembles]

[ Even though Steve had half been expecting this answer, it still draws a laugh out of him as he shakes his head to himself. ]

You know, I may have picked up on that.

[ It's not like Alphys makes it much of a secret.

Steve knows very little about this anime, though, save what Alphys herself has told him, so he's stumped for a moment when it comes to what to get her. Anything she might want she could get from the closets, right?

Then it clicks and he centers his gaze on Mettaton once more. ] I sketch sometimes... do you think she'd like a drawing of her favorite character from that show?

[mettatonvevo]

[Goodness, is Steve handsome when he laughs and Mettaton watches him appreciatively.]

She is quite obvious about her interests if you let her talk long enough.

[Which is approximately five seconds if you are encouraging and nice.

Steve then suggests a possible gift and momentarily Mettaton is taken aback by how thoughtful of an idea it is. He grins and nods when he finally catches up with himself.]

She'd adore that, Steve! Knowing you put time and effort into drawing something for her would certainly brighten her day!

[And possibly kill her, but he's not gonna mention that part.]

[assembles]

[ It's probably for the best that Steve doesn't know that he might be the one responsible for Alphys' death.

All the same, he's going to have to do a little more research into this show now in order to get the character design details down. He doesn't think his style necessarily fits the animation of the show itself, but hopefully Alphys will still enjoy what he comes up with. ]

I'll get right on that, then.

[ You know, when he's not at a strange hot tub party. Steve smiles at Mettaton and nods. ] Thanks for the advice.

[mettatonvevo]

[Believe it or not Steve, but killing Alphys with kindness is a lot kinder than the ways Mettaton can end up killing her.

Mettaton gives Steve an equally bright smile back. Good-looking, strong, and sweet too? Steve Rogers certainly is a catch to anyone who gets him, and he's glad that he got to talk to him outside of Wonderland's shenanigans. Despite some of his earlier misgivings, Mettaton steps forward and winks.]

You're welcome, Steve! If you ever need advice in the future on anything, I'd be happy to assist.

[He also give Steve's arm a "casual" squeeze. Oh Mettaton. You have no shame.]

As much as it pains me to say it, I should probably let you go. I can't keep someone as handsome as you all to myself! No matter how much I'd like to.

[assembles]

[ There's really no denying that there's some flirting going on, with that arm-squeeze and the comment about his appearance. Steve doesn't know what to do when humans hit on him, generally; he definitely has no idea what to do when the attention is coming from a robot.

Granted, Mettaton here is more expressive and emotional than any robot Steve's ever encountered. ]

Yeah, I should probably make the rounds. [ Check in on Darcy, see if he spots any other familiar faces. It's not all about getting away from the flirting, honest. ]

Thanks again for the help, though. I'll see you around. [ He lifts his hand in a half-wave and then takes off, thoughts immediately shifting to his gift ideas for Alphys. ]