MINGLE — NYE & Winn's Birthday PARTY!

[passingthrough]

Who: Everyone!
Broadcast: Broadcast — Earlier than now for planning
Action: Hotel Corona — Winn's birthday / NYE party!
When: Action — Dec. 31 / New Year's Eve

[Broadcast (open to everyone but Winn)]
At the risk for earning a reputation as a party planner, I have a thing for everyone to attend again. Don't worry, lots of other people are helping pull it together. It's going to be on New Year's Eve, but the real event is the countdown to Winn's birthday which is also on the first. It's going to be in a club we rented out for this in the red shift district. Starts around seven-ish. Ends when you pass out?

It's kind of a surprise maybe? At least the part where it's for his birthday. And if you don't know Winn but you still want to come that's fine too. You can trade a gift for Winn for a free drink at the bar. Otherwise, bring some money. Cake's on us though.

[Birthday/New Year's Party]
[The space is well decorated and so glittered you can probably tell Wrath was part of the team putting this together. Lots of Winn's friends came out to help whether it was getting decorations up, managing food, music, or chipping in to buy out the space and a drink for anyone bringing a gift. Not to mention drinks for the birthday boy all night.

There's a table for presents and another one with a spread of openly available food though the bar has appetizers you can buy too. There's a big cake at one end because of course there is and some punch that didn't start the night spiked at least. There's space for dancing and a karaoke machine set up on a small raised platform for those who want to try their hand at entertainment.

The night really kicks off when Winn walks in and instead of a balloon drop there's a fluffy blue stuffed bear drop. Feel free to take one of those home. There are a lot.

When midnight comes closer some people will file out to one of the observation areas to get a good view of the nebula for the big countdown. Bring your own person to kiss!

Comments

[outstandingbalance]

You know just what to say to flatter a girl. [Said with obvious humor. Natasha's ego isn't so fragile.]

But you do look like you're enjoying yourself.

[arfvader]

It's a good night! My friend is celebrating his birthday! There's food and cake and dancing to be had! All of which generally lead to enjoyment!

[outstandingbalance]

Can't find anything wrong there, can we?

I didn't know you and Winn were close, though. Suppose it shouldn't come as a surprise. You have some things in common.

[Both nerds.]

[arfvader]

We're only a couple of months into the bromance yet, but the connection feels real!

[He says this with zero shame!]

Nah, but he's a good guy, and he came highly recommended.

[outstandingbalance]

Did he? Is that how making friends works these days?

[An encouraging smile.]

You're right, though. Everyone speaks very highly of him. And he has some good friends.

[arfvader]

Kara was the one who specifically wanted me to get involved in the think-tank!

[outstandingbalance]

Her, for example. She seems like she's a good friend to a lot of people.

[arfvader]

It's like it's in her DNA!

[outstandingbalance]

Who knows? It might be. Super strength and excessive faith in humanity.

[arfvader]

Could be worse family traits to have! But probably not the best conversation for polite company.

[outstandingbalance]

There are. Makes you hope that's not really how it works.

[arfvader]

Well, one of the Chakrabarti family traits involves some pretty awesome dance moves, if I do say so myself. Shall we?

[outstandingbalance]

Far be it from me to waste the opportunity.

[arfvader]

You won't be disappointed!

[If she's not disappointed, she may well be completely mortified. Leading the way to the dance floor and absolutely striking a Saturday Night Fever pose.]

[outstandingbalance]

[Natasha is not easily shamed, but when he pulls that one, she does cover her face with her hand a moment.]

I hope you're going to commit to that, because now you've started.

[arfvader]

I've just got to embrace who I am, you know?

[But laughing and holding a hand out to her, and if she accepts it he is totally going to try and twirl her around for funsies.]

[outstandingbalance]

[She's come this far. Natasha isn't the sort to back out now. She takes his hand, and when he tries to twirl her, she spins lightly.]

Suppose I can't stand in the way of you being yourself.

[arfvader]

Would you believe I've had no formal training in dance?

[outstandingbalance]

Shocked, truly.

[Is that a hint of sarcasm? Yes, yes, it is.]

[arfvader]

It's all natural talent!

[At least he's laughing at his own absurdity?]

How about you? Any dancing background?

[outstandingbalance]

You tell me. [She lifts her chin, giving him a challenging look.]

Bare in mind, not all of us have your natural talents.

[arfvader]

[He just kind of shrugs.]

I've been told on more than one occasion that talent is sometimes overrated.

[This seems like a moment to do the hand-jive!]

[outstandingbalance]

Somehow, no one's ever told me that—and FYI, ballet.

[arfvader]

Yeah, see, that takes the kind of talent and dedication that I absolutely do not possess. I wouldn't even trust me to lift anyone safely, really.

[outstandingbalance]

Aren't you a doctor? Usally takes talent and dedication.