Posters on the wall

[tiatiatiatiatia]

[With the recent news of the Mist recession (and New Orleans freeing up), Lottie hastened to check her mailbox; it seems Big Daddy had already written hours and hours earlier, before the Mirror got hold of the news. He's still planning to throw a very special yearly event! With this great news in mind, Lottie busies herself with hanging up fliers

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[VIDEO]

[affably_andy]

[He hadn't been thinking about dances when he packed everything. Maybe he just wouldn't go...but he hadn't really met people, mostly just sticking to his room and talking a little over the comm. This would be a good chance to socialize.

Have a mildly embarrassed Andy giving you a call.]

Um.Miss La Bouff? I don't have any formal-wear. Does the school have anything I can use?

[VIDEO]

[tiatiatiatiatia]

Th'school? Hmm... no, I don't think so. But if you'd like, you can get me your measurements and I can ordah whatevah style of suit you like for you. There's th'cutest l'il place down in Traverse Town that does a right speedy delivery.

[...Wait a second.] Say, are you new here?

[VIDEO] /so slow

[affably_andy]

If you don't mind...it might take me a while to pay you back...

[He nods.] I got here a little over a week ago, met some interesting people.

Anyway, I'm Andy. [He'd shake your hand if this was in person.]

[VIDEO] no worries!

[tiatiatiatiatia]

Oh, you don't have t'pay me back! I'll jus' add it to my biz'ness expenses.

Welcome t'th'Academy, then!

I'm Charlotte La Bouff, student and dance teachah. I'm so happy you want t'come t'th'Gala! Oh, it's jus' goin' t'be th'bees knees!

[VIDEO] ^^;

[affably_andy]

If you're sure...[Yeah he's going to try anyway.]

Thanks, it's nice to meet you.

You can be both? Student and teacher, I mean? [That perks his interest quite a bit. Also wow, you've got some enthusiasm in you, Lottie.] I'll probably be glad to be there. How many do you think might show up?

[VIDEO] <3

[tiatiatiatiatia]

Absolutely positive! Considah it a Christmas present, if it makes you feel bettah.

Well, sure! But I s'pose you have t'know what you're talkin' 'bout when you're teachin'. And oh, probably a thousand or more or so. Th'Gala's an annual shindig Big Daddy throws; th'Academy jus' gets t'come 'cause I'm invitin' it!

[VIDEO]

[affably_andy]

[That does make him feel a little better, but he'll be trying to find something for Christmas.]

You must be a great dancer, then~

[Whoa.] That sounds kind of intimidating.

[VIDEO]

[tiatiatiatiatia]

Well, I don't like t'brag or nothin', but... Yes, yes I am. [HEEHEE.]

Oh, it's not so bad. You say your "good evenin's" and "how do you dos" and shake hands and talk small talk. It's actually easy, though a l'il borin' when you do it all night long as part of th'hostin' family. 'Course, I know Big Daddy likes that sort of stuff, and I'm certain I'll be sneakin' out of th'crowd to squeeze in some waltzes, tangos, and foxtrots with th'menfolk.

[VIDEO]

[affably_andy]

...Hmm. I should probably take your class, then. [All the 'dancing' he's ever really seen is the kind at highschool dances that are incredibly uncomfortable and creepy to watch and-or experience.]

Alright. It sounds pretty fun, actually. [Though he might end up spending the night on sidelines.]

[VIDEO]

[tiatiatiatiatia]

Yes, you should. [Everyone should take her dance class as far as she's concerned. :|||]

Oh, it is! There's goin' t'be all sorts of things t'do, so I doubt you'll have a dull moment. [Lottie would never allow that. She'll make sure he gets at least one dance in.]

[VIDEO]

[affably_andy]

[He didn't come to the Academy for dancing, but why not. Hopefully he wouldn't look like an idiot.]

Like food and DJs and stuff?[Shrug.]I've never been to an actual Gala before.

[VIDEO]

[tiatiatiatiatia]

[With Lottie as a teacher? Pfft. He'll look like a dapper young man by the time she's through with him.]

Well, we will have quite th'assortment of food, but no DJ. We have a live jazz band playin' for everyone. But there's also tree lightin' and socializin' and Christmas spirit; plus, you're right smack dab in N'ahlans if th'Gala really isn't your thing and you'd rathah do somethin' else.

[VIDEO] bit of tldr maybe?

[affably_andy]

[He may or may not regret this. He's always been a little clumsy.]

That sounds great!

[He always loves concerts, even if it's music that he isn't in a habit of listening to on his own; tree lighting and food he already knew about and liked; and New Orleans?] I haven't been there before, but what I've heard sounds interesting.

[He's a lot more excited than he lets on. He's never really traveled before--New York for collage and Ireland on a vacation when he was a kid--but he loved it both times.

This is going to be awesome.]

[VIDEO] I love seagreen venison

[tiatiatiatiatia]

[Don't worry; we'll Lindy Hop that out of you, Andy.]

Oh, it's th'most wondahful place! There's always music playin' somewhere, and th'city's alive with all sorts of folks, and food, and entertainment, and oh! You should see it in spring durin' Mardi Gras! Everythin's decorated, and there's parades, and masked balls, and it's jus' th'bees knees!

[Not to even mention the speakeasies!]

[VIDEO] It can be rather good, yes

[affably_andy]

[If he doesn't break his legs trying...]

[Smile and a little laugh.] It sounds amazing. I'll try to go there then, too.

I can't wait until Sunday.

[He wouldn't.

Well.

Not unless someone dragged him there.]

[VIDEO] It is quite delicious. Mmmyes. =]8{>

[tiatiatiatiatia]

[Psssh, nonsense. That's what the oversized turtles are around for. To catch people with their ninja skills before anyone falls and hurts themselves. Clearly.]

Oh, you're goin' t'have a blast! I can jus' tell.

[...Well, Lottie always cou--- Naw. Poor kid doesn't look like he'd be able to hold his liquor.]