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[implying]

Do you know, I've been here for a year now. Oh, how the time flies, or whatever other cliches you might like! But then with all of this time flying, I'll get straight to business and stop wasting it.

I'd like to suggest a celebration. I personally will be celebrating a year here, but I'm certain we can find a good handful of other causes, if you're in need of one to allow yourself a little food, drink, and dancing!

Ah, let's see… we might celebrate that the Initiative has finally come to its senses and realized the value of a therapeutic trip to the beach. Yes? Lovely, that one. I'm sorry to any of our new arrivals who've missed it! Or if you're not a fan, for some reason, of sun, water, and half-naked people, then maybe we might celebrate a favorite holiday from home. Calendars between here and our collective homes hardly match up, so it shouldn't be any trouble at all if it isn't the right time of year for it. Or if you're of a grimmer persuasion, perhaps we might simply celebrate the fact that, despite the United Earth's occasional brutal efforts, most of us are still alive.

So then. What do you think? Shall it have a theme? I've already done a masquerade in Versailles, it would be unsightly to do a repeat performance. I don't suppose there are any suggestions? Food requests may be delivered to Adrasteius, who I'm quite certain won't mind at all managing the banquet again. He's very agreeable like that.

Comments

[moralperil]

I've been here for a year too! Happy anniversary!

How are you doing on themes for the party? I have a few ideas!

[implying]

Why, and to you as well, my dear!

So far I've received "rave with fireworks" and "something in Paris". I'm quite willing to listen to any ideas you may have.

[moralperil]

I'd say something like Prom Night, but that's kind of an Earth-America specific thing. It just seems like fun, like movies. Now that I think about it, on Earth a lot of community and school-related dances seemed to be based around some era of the past, or some exotic location, and everyone sort of dressing up and playing up the part. [100% of Mahdi's knowledge of this sort of thing comes from TV, but just be glad you're being spared the suggestion of basing the party on a theme like "You're Still The One".] But picking something that's nostalgic or distant is a little hard when people come from everywhere, now that I think about it.

Whatever the case, it should absolutely involve dressing up in some fun or fancy clothes, something where you can tie-in the decor and the outfits and music and food and all. Like... 1920s movie stars, or Mod 1960s or something like that. Or maybe we could do a mashup of various cultural festivals, since we're all from different places, and the theme could be sharing cultures.

[implying]

[ god, he's not sure whether he should zone out or take notes ]

Well, it can't very well neglect the clothing specifications! Describe Mod 1960s for me, won't you?

[moralperil]

Pillbox hats! Skinny ties and suits! Miniskirts! Go-go boots!

And that's um, what I know about it really. From watching Beatles movies. But I'm guessing not everyone would know what that means.