[ORP] Speed Dating - Seeking Mr. Right or Lady Love! [CLOSED]

[HopelesslyPretty]

[1st Speed Dating Event & 2nd Speed Dating Event for Reference]

Once upon a time in Phonyland, there existed a bar run by a colorful family of phonies called Cloud Nine. After beans were spilt about a certain bartender maybe being a little too much of a Drama Queen for his sisters to deal with, said bartender needed to come up with a very creative (i.e. lucrative) apology to avoid getting his buns roasted and toasted with a flamethrower. After both watching Love Potion No. 9 and consuming the beverage with the same splendid name, it finally occurred to him - Host a Speed Dating event at the bar!

Close friends and family of the bar owners received personalized hoof-written invitations in the mail. Flyers were hastily and maybe even haphazardly posted around town. Word of mouth traveled through the proverbial grapevine. Some kind of way YOU find yourself entering Cloud Nine one fine evening for an event meant to help you potentially meet that somephony special. After registering for the event, getting a time and date confirmation on your Event Ticket, you enter a romantically decorated and even candlelit bar! Cozy looking tables with rose petals sprinkled about are set up to accommodate the event. Jazz music playing softly in the background and even a dancefloor have been prepared to help get you into the mood and groove! You are promptly informed upon entering the establishment (and then reminded several times after) that you will be provided with only one complimentary beverage for free with your Event Ticket. A snack bar is set up on a table along the wall but it's quite apparent that kitchen staff is also present and ready to cook any entrees as ordered; a bar menu has been placed at each table.

Best to get ready and find a seat quickly before the timer locks you in for the five minute rounds and STARTS!

DISCLAIMER: Phonyland™ and all subsidiaries take no responsibility for no items, be they organic/living/otherwise, lost during this event. All phonies are asked to sign release forms and provide proof of accidental death or dismemberment insurance. Please have your Photo ID or passport ready at the door. Event Attendees of all ages and sizes automatically waive their right to sue or claim damages of any kind against Cloud Nine or any of its affiliates for broken hearts or crushed dreams before, during or after said event of the evening takes place.

How It Works: aka. the part Syr stole from StarieMichie, and Hope stole from them. :3
The room is set up with small tables forming a circle. Each table has two chairs that face each other. The idea is that each Phony gets to ask every other Phony three questions. No skipping over Phonies that you might not necessarily like (we all came here to have a good time so please play nicely).

Part One:
To make this easier, your Phony is going to be asking the same three questions to every other Phony. Simply make a post where your Phony enters the room, and then preps their questions.
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Fruit Punch stood leaning against the wall behind the bar counter, hoping the event would be successful. He needed to avoid pissing Pink Lemonade off more than he already had for swearing and raising his voice in front of Butter Beer and his friends. Damn, he really couldn't get away with misbehavior anymore, could he? With a sigh he needed to make the night go by swimmingly but this was going to take a while...

While he wasn't able to attend the event as a participant he did decide to fill out the questionnaire just for the hell of it. At least he might get a laugh or two from the responses while he was also 'on the clock' tonight.

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[color=tomato][b]What's your favorite drink (alcoholic or non)?[/b][/color]
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[color=tomato][b]What brought you here tonight? Do you think you'll find true love or just a new friend?[/b][/color]
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[color=tomato][b][i]Technically I'm off the menu[/i]. But if I wasn't... Talk dirty to me.[/b][/color]
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Ask whatever questions your heart desires, but always remember to be true to yourself! The heart knows what the head doesn't, or so they say... Fruit Punch uses tomato font color, just for reference.[/spoiler]
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[color=URCOLOR][b]Question One[/b][/color]
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[color=URCOLOR][b]Question Two[/b][/color]
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[color=URCOLOR][b]Question Three[/b][/color]
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Part Two:
Once all participants have posted their questions, reply to all of them (well, other than your own, because that would just be silly). If you like, add some pizazz to your answers and RP how your Phony is reacting to being asked them. Your Phony wants to make a good first impression, right?

Part Three:
MINGLE! After answering all the Phonies' questions, feel free to go up and to your favorites to plan out future meetings and encounters if you liked them, or to throw your drink in their face if you didn't like them.

Date to post your questions by:
May 18th, 11:59PM CST (GMT-5)

Date to answer questions by:
May 21st, 11:59PM CST (GMT-5)

Mingling starts:
May 22nd (or sooner if all questions are answered by then)

[shortcutt]

Banana Creme couldn't believe she was actually here. She hadn't even known what day this speed dating event was going to fall on, otherwise she would have made herself long-gone before the sun went down. She had simply been working on tomorrow's batch of macarons in the back kitchen before her brother Fruit Punch had gusted into the room, immediately stripping her hooves of her decorating tools.

'Oh, no you don't. Not tonight. If I have to host this thing, then you have to be out there mingling, Baby Sister.' he had told her. And before Creme could scramble out the back door and back to her parents' place, Fruit punch had plucked off her favorite blue and pink hat and threw himself in front of the door with that horrible, terrible, charming grin of his. The mare did her best to protest, but apparently Pink Lemonade agreed with her sentencing. She was to participate in tonight's speed dating.

She had a vague feeling this had all been a purposeful trap.

After silently grieving for her poor social anxiety and washing herself up in the kitchen sink, the mare set herself up at a table in the bar, trying not to be overwhelmed by how utterly romantic the scene was. They had gone crazy with the theme.

But oh, yes, there were a few questions she needed to answer before the dreaded night started. She tried her very best not to sound like an anxiety-ridden shut-in--At least she might be able to find a friend tonight (god forbid if she started crushing on someone again). That was always a nice thought.


If you could be anywhere other than here tonight, where would you be?

I watch a lot of movies when I'm not making macarons and the like. What's your favorite movie genre, and why?

...What's your opinion on mares with a little more... junk in the trunk? This is purely for scientific research. That I'm interested in. Very important.

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[color=springgreen][b]If you could be anywhere other than here tonight, where would you be?[/b][/color]
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[color=springgreen][b]I watch a lot of movies when I'm not making macarons and the like. What's your favorite movie genre, and why?[/b][/color]
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[color=springgreen][b]...What's your opinion on mares with a little more... junk in the trunk? This is purely for scientific research. That I'm interested in. Very important.[/b][/color]
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[purpleroses]

Torte arrived at Cloud Nine, looking for the next party. She loved bars, though she couldn't recall coming to this one. She flapped her wings in excitement, and took a seat. Torte Bar would have time to eyeball the cute phonies as they came in. Yes! Coming early was the best strat. She'd get all the sweet intel and find the best phony to date. She played to win, and she was going to win Speed Dating.

She took her One Free Drink, and started to sip it idly.

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[color=chocolate][b]I like a GOOD, strong drink. What did ya get from the bar?[/b][/color]
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[color=chocolate][b]What's the most RECKLESS thing you've done? For legal purposes, don't tell me any crimes.[/b][/color]
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[color=chocolate][b]Last, but not least! Sports?[/b][/color]
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[HopelesslyPretty]

Shimmering Sea entered the bar, eyes wide as she looked at the pretty decorations and twinkling candlelights. She'd seen the posters around town and thought that speed dating would definitely be something new and fun to try. The type to be pretty easily impressed by new and interesting things, she took a seat at an empty table toward the side of the bar. Her complimentary drink of choice was simply a club soda to get her started but a little peppy for the event that was meant to be casual.

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[color=mediumseagreen][b]Do you enjoy hanging out on the beach at night?[/b][/color]
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[color=mediumseagreen][b]Do you have any hobbies? Mine's collecting shells from the beach - I have like, a gajillion of them![/b][/color]
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[color=mediumseagreen][b]Would you rather be the artist creating art for a showing or a spectator enjoying the gallery? There's no wrong answer![/b][/color]
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[cursedwanderer]

The flyer had been stapled to a telephone pole outside the morgue and for a brief moment Heavenly Body wondered if the neighborhood surrounding the morgue really had many singles.  The mare had pursed her lips, hair falling across her eyes, and considered that she herself was single.  It was hard to think about romance when surrounded by so much death, but more than that, it was hard to think about finding romance for herself when she was also thinking about the stories of her patients.  With a small tinkling laugh, HB had yanked the flyer from it's staples and tucked it into her purse, deciding maybe it was her turn to have a fantastical romance for once. 

When the large mare arrived at the event she was a little shocked, although it would be hard to tell by the half-lidded sleepy look she seemed to perpetually have on her face.  She hadn't been expecting someplace so thoroughly decorated and official.  Once she checked in at the front door, she took her ticket and made her way over towards the bar to order a mint julip iced tea to take the edge off.  She wasn't much for drinking, but she also wasn't much for talking to alive people outside her coworker Doppel.

Cocktail in hoof, she carefully picked her way across the rose petal covered floor (nearly taking a tumble at one point) and settled down at the largest table she could find to fill out her question card.

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[color=#df9db8][b]What is the greatest adventure you've ever been on?[/b][/color]
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[color=#df9db8][b]How comfortable are you around dead things?[/b][/color]
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[color=#df9db8][b]On a scale of one to ten, how coordinated are you?[/b][/color]
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[zippedsiren]

Willow Wisp was not exactly the type of mare who planned attending speed dating, or even really think about dating much at all. Sure, at one point in time a bat-winged beauty had swept her off her feet, but it had been years since with no romance and Wisp was OK with that. She floated through her life blissfully oblivious for the most part, she had her family and that was enough. Yet, her dreamy wanderings lead her to this bar and it just so happened to be a singles event. It wasn't really until she had already accepted her drink and note cards that she noticed instructions were given to prepare questions.

Shrugging, Wisp thought carefully about what she would like to ask someone. Not necessarily romantic, but what questions did she want to know to really understand the essence of their being?

"What animal do you feel the most kinship with and why?"

Wisp becomes distracted midway through your conversation by literally anything and points to something else in the room. "Would you look at that, isn't that neat?"

If you could get back any one thing you've lost what would it be?

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[color=#00FFFF][b]"What animal do you feel the most kinship with and why?"[/b][/color]
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[color=#00FFFF][b]Wisp becomes distracted midway through your conversation by literally anything and points to something else in the room. "Would you look at that, isn't that neat?"[/b][/color]
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[color=#00FFFF][b]If you could get back any one thing you've lost what would it be?[/b][/color].

[cursedwanderer]

Hush Money had heard about the event from her viewers, whom had begged her to cover the event.  Some of them had been positive, hoping their favorite streamer would find romance, while others had hoped she would have cringy encounters for the stream's entertainment.  Hush, ever mindful of her income source, was interested in the latter and had planned on livestreaming the event from her phone.  She encouraged her regulars that they should suggest ideas (for her consideration of course) on who she should interact with once the basic questioning portion was over and even what sort of questions she should ask in the earlier stages of the event.

The alicorn arrived dressed in her most eye-catching outfit, complete with makeup and an elaborate updo.  She was here to provide a service to her viewers and to perhaps acquire a few new ones IRL.  If there was one thing streaming taught her it was how to be charming and get attention.  She knew her best (camera) angles and the most seductive way to pitch her voice.

As the alicorn entered she spoke to the mic clipped to her dress, "well would you look at that chat," she whispered.  "I wonder if there's rooms in the back they're letting attendees use, as this place could rival a love motel."  The mare turned about the room, allowing her loyal viewers to somewhat see through her eyes (or at least her go-pro's) what the event was like.  "Think we'll find any new simps here for the army?"  She said with a wink.

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[color=#bfd8a1][b]What is your opinion on ASMR?[/b][/color]
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[color=#bfd8a1][b]Would you consider yourself wealthy?[/b][/color]
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[color=#bfd8a1][b]Do you think I'm the most beautiful mare in the room?  I'm a gamer girl, by the way.[/b][/color]
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[Nym]

If anyone asked Blind Love why she had entered the speed-dating she would claim it work related. She hosted her own at her restaurant, after all, so seeing how a different face ran the same gig could give her some insight. It wasn't because she was lonely and needed a moment to remind herself that there were other phonies out there. Other phonies that weren't.... him.

It was all fun and games, Blind Love assured herself, sipping on the edge of an green apple martini as she set her bag down by her feet. The question card was clutched tightly to her chest, only set down once she was comfortable in her chair. Three questions? Well.... what did she want to know?

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[color=URCOLOR][b]Have you ever been in-love before?[/b][/color]
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[color=URCOLOR][b]Do you ever see yourself settling down with someone?[/b][/color]
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[color=URCOLOR][b]What's your first memory?[/b][/color]
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[Nym]

Oh~! Love was in the air, and she hoped it had leftovers for her! Err, that sounded wrong, what was a good phrase.... oh, blast it all, it didn't matter! Kiwi Kiss was excited, fluttering into the place with a wide smile on her face. She had attended plenty of speed dating events, but no one ever picked her. That's okay! She'd find someone, eventually. It would just make her first date even more magical~ Kiwi settled neatly into large table, eyeballing her question card. She loved these things -- phonies always had the most interesting questions!

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[color=URCOLOR][b]Oh no! An orc breaks into the restaurant! What do you do?[/b][/color]
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[color=URCOLOR][b]Describe your ideal first date![/b][/color]
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[color=URCOLOR][b]What's your favorite fruit?[/b][/color]
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[HopelesslyPretty]

Knockout had only come into the bar through the front doors once or twice that he could remember. After attempting to refuse the hoof-written invitation from Fruit Punch, the unicorn had slipped him some cash as an 'additional incentive' to show up and attend the event. He wondered how the hell the bartender had even found his apartment in the first place but with the promise of a free drink and some snacks he could at least waste one evening doing whatever he was supposed to do during speed dating session.

While he did recognize some of the phony present he simply refused to make eye contact with and wouldn't talk to them unless he absolutely had to. The pegasus wouldn't admit to anyone that he did in fact get lonely, but he wasn't entirely sure of the success rate of 'round table dating'. He was single and for the most part enjoyed his completely independent lifestyle. Could he stand to open up a little and maybe get to know some other phony he might not normally meet otherwise...? With a faint groan to himself the vigilante took a healthy drink from his chosen margarita on the rocks. He looked around the room quietly, noticing that there sure were a lot of chicks here...

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[color=crimson][b]DC or Marvel?[/b][/color]
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[color=crimson][b]Name your top superhero or supervillain from any movie or tv genre.[/b][/color]
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[color=crimson][b]How would you feel if your partner wasn't necessarily a 'good phony'?[/b][/color]
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[Fealine]

Tsunami Waves literally crashed into the room much like her name implied. Not so much into objects or anyone else, but more in the sense of her actual entry and being wide smiles and full of energy. She glanced around the room at all the various singles that had already arrived and giggled to herself. Such lovely prospects! And she wasn't the only mer here! Lovely! Someone with something in common! Maybe!

However, she narrowed her eyes and slightly frowned at not seeing the one she thought she would, the one who gave her the bracelet around her wrist. Oh well, she'd find him some day. Maybe some of these fine ponies knew where he was? OH or maybe they'd so be down for some surfing lessons! She could totally use a nice sport across a huge wave right now, feeling the salty breeze through her mane as the water whipped around her tail.

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[color=seagreen][b]How do you feel about water?[/b][/color]
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[color=seagreen][b]What's your favorite thing to do at the beach?[/b][/color]
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[color=seagreen][b]Have you seen Chad?[/b][/color]
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[Fealine]

Foxtrot danced in, probably the smallest pony here but definitely had the brightest smile. She hadn't had much luck in the way of romance besides a one off with a handsome stud named Glico, resulting in her two lovely daughters and very handsome son. She loved them with all her heart and always would but she was also open to just finding love for herself, period. Maybe someone here would be into the idea of a lovely night out dancing, swinging to various types of music, enjoying a nice drink then gazing at the stars after. She couldn't find out if she didn't try....

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[color=violet][b]Do you like to dance?[/b][/color]
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[color=violet][b]What is your ideal music to dance too?[/b][/color]
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[color=violet][b]What relaxes you most?[/b][/color]
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[Fealine]

Shockstar had heard about this thing from someone who had heard it from somewhere else who had read about it?? Apparently? And he was very confused as to what it was about, or perhaps he was just that ignorant. Still, here he was, expecting it to be some kind of trainers gathering or something. Yet he didn't see any monsters mingling about. Did the trainers keep them all in their capsules? Should he send Encore back home? Not that she wanted to come, he had drug his cat with him, he took her everywhere. She was his best companion so he couldn't leave her home. Still... he didn't recognize any of these faces and that slightly bothered him.

Except... was that Banana Creme? Oh good, at least one face he knew! Maybe he could scoot on over and just... talk to her....a bit.... WHY WAS THERE SO MANY PONIES HERE GOOD GRIEF?!

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[color=goldenrod][b]What's your favorite Pocket Monster type?[/b][/color]
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[color=goldenrod][b]What's your dream Pocket Monster team?[/b][/color]
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[color=goldenrod][b]How do you level up your mons?[/b][/color]
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[Syrcaid]

Regrind bashfully entered the arena room.  He wasn't entirely sure how he managed to get wrangled into this mess themed soirée, but he felt like if he didn't then he'd be disappointing people.  He was a country boy, at heart, living in the suburbs to be closer to his work.  He'd never ventured further than the farmer's market until now. He inspected the bar itself, smelled the air, looked at the furniture.  Regrind even looked at the carpet to avoid looking directly at anyone, at first. He had to remind himself to mind his manners and he stood up as tall as he could and found himself a chair at a table that didn't look fragile.

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[color=#c997d7][b]What are your feelings on renewable energy/resources?[/b][/color]
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[color=#c997d7][b]Would you eat lab created meat/food?[/b][/color]
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[color=#c997d7][b]Do you think Phonyland is energy efficient?[/b][/color]
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[Byagane319]

Kit wasn't quite sure why he was here.  Ok maybe he did know.  He'd been getting a bit lonely, even with all the customers at his diner.  He didn't have any phony to come home to.  Also Bon Appetit didn't like seeing her children alone so she'd given him the flyer.  Speed dating?  How did you date and speed?  The poor stallion was confused but told his Maw he'd give it a try.  He'd made sure his hat was nice and clean, his coat was brushed free of flour and fried bits, he's even made sure his hooves were washed!

Entering the room, decorated so fancy like he was....intimidated.  He was a big phony, both in weight and height but still this kind of environment wasn't his simple kitchen or country diner.  But he wasn't going to let this stop him!  He could be fancy like the others!  Heck maybe he'd find a nice mare who enjoyed his food and his company.

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[color=Blue][b]What is your favorite comfort food and why?[/b][/color]
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[color=Blue][b]What simple pastimes do you enjoy?[/b][/color]
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[color=Blue][b]What is your favorite topping to put on potatoes?[/b][/color]
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