A Night in West Egg

[professorlionface]

WHO: EVERYBODY OF ALL AGES
WHERE: The Xavier Institute
WHEN: The night of June 16th, all night!
WARNINGS: Who can really tell anymore? Probable language. Possible violence. Copious dancing.
SUMMARY: PROM PROM PROM PROM PROM PROM PROM
FORMAT: OPEN

The guests into an auditorium transformed. Through the magic of papier mache, the room has been decked out like a speakeasy, the refreshments laid out on a very makeshift bar that will not stock alcohol as long as they can prevent it. The whole room is cast with a cool blue light, and a jazz band's been hired to take the stage for an hour before leaving the rest of the evening to the DJ.

It was time to get this party started.

quick-links!
DANCE FLOOR
REFRESHMENTS
SIDELINES
OUTSIDE

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[symmachy]

[Chaperoning may not have been the most glamorous of jobs, but Scathach was more than happy to help out. She knew that as the night went on, some of the other teachers would tire and lose focus--that was where she stepped in. Or would, if anything went wrong. But based on the looks she was getting from some of the students who knew her personally... she didn't think anything would. But she had dressed the part anyway, and was casually circling the dance floor.]

[professorlionface]

[Hank catches pace with her and gives her a nudge.]

Enjoying yourself yet?

[symmachy]

[She can't help but smile, teeth and all. But it's genuine. She's happy to have Hank back.]

Not yet. But I just got a little bit closer.

[professorlionface]

[He missed you too, Scatty.]

Good. I'm running an experiment with a revolutionary new energy source powered by smiles, and I could use all the help I can get. [And with that, he offers one of his own.]

[symmachy]

[That gets her to laugh, and she gladly takes his hand.]

Well, let me know if there's any other way I can help. A face only has so many smiles, you know.

[professorlionface]

Ah, this is why I'm starting a recruitment drive! I'm going around throughout the hall, trying to inspire as many smiles as possible. [He gives her a wink.] If we can get them all to do so at the same time, that will net us an exponential draw for the grid.

[symmachy]

[Oh, Hank. She missed you so much.]

Well, good luck to you with that. Luckily, I don't think it will be too hard, considering the night. [Hopefully there would be minimal breakups/fights/etc. tonight.]

[professorlionface]

[There definitely won't be one breaking out behind them in the next five minutes or anything.]

We came very close while the band was still playing! Did you happen to see it?

[symmachy]

[Damn kids.]

I'm afraid I didn't. I made the rounds outside for a little while.

[professorlionface]

Shame, you might've helped complete our set, otherwise.

[symmachy]

I'll help out next year, how's that?

[professorlionface]

Why wait? I'm sure we could get something happening before the night's up! Maybe if we had the DJ paying just the right song...

[symmachy]

[She laughs.]

If you find such a song, I'll be happy to help.

[professorlionface]

If and only if? I'll need a better vote of confidence than that!

What song would you choose, left to your own devices?

[symmachy]

[She shrugs.]

To be honest, I don't know. I haven't listened to much modern music.

[professorlionface]

[He chuckles and plays with his monocle.]

Of course, what you may consider modern may be a fairly large category!

[symmachy]

[She laughs as well.]

I suppose so. I'm a huge Dean Martin fan, to be honest.

[professorlionface]

Such a nice young man, but he could never hold his liquor.

[He hums softly, snapping out a beat before he begins singing.]

You're no-body till sooome...body loves you~ ♪

[symmachy]

[She nods. Having performed with him before, she knew just how awful he was with alcohol.

And when he starts to sing, well. The redhead can't help but start to hum along.]

[professorlionface]

[There's a story Hank would love to hear.]

You're no-body till some-body caaaares~ ♫

Don't be afraid to join in, now!

[symmachy]

[She laughs.]

I'm enjoying your rendition too much!

[professorlionface]

But just imagine how much more fun it will be as a duet!

[He starts to sway a little.] You may be king, you may possess the wooorld...and it's gold~ ♪

[He points to her again. C'mon, Scatty, that's your cue!]

[symmachy]

[Oh, Hank. She can't resist you. So with a grin, she starts in:]

But gold won't bring you happiness when you're growing old...♪

[professorlionface]

[He holds out a hand and motions to the dancefloor.]

The world still is the same, you'll never chaaange it~ ♫

[symmachy]

[Nodding, the redhead takes his hand and lets him lead her.]

As sure as the stars shine above...♫