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[multifacets]

Okay, so we all did some pretty awful stuff this past week. Just remember what that one stuffy god said. It wasn't our fault. I don't know about you, but if that Ice Queen wants to fight dirty to win this war, I don't want to let her get to me.

[She might not be able to convince everyone that she's unaffected by what happened, but she can try. Just look at how determined and forceful she is in her cheerfulness.]

What we need is something to take our mind off all this, and I think I've got just the thing. Back home, whenever some disaster happens, we have charity events to help out. The city's still recovering from that first ice attack, and a lot of businesses around here need help rebuilding.

That's why... [Drum roll, please. Yes, there's actually a radio playing that drum roll mp3 somewhere behind her. What, don't look at her like that!] We're going to have a date auction!

We can take volunteers and nominations from friends, and all proceeds will go to the Rebuilding Asgard Fund. Just let me know if your shop needs some funds and I can mark you down!

(ooc: You can find the sign ups right here!)

Comments

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[optimistical]

[ ...What. ]

A... Date auction? Is that really okay?

[ Naegi doesn't know if that would... really work. Would people really volunteer for this? Would people actually pay to go on dates with others? He has, uh, never see or experienced one of these so he has no idea. Couldn't they do.. bake sales or something? ]

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[dyingisnotdead]

...this place allows slavery?

[Sorry, Rise.]

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[multifacets]

Why wouldn't it be?

[Worry not, young Naegi. You can get first hand experience if you want to. Just say the word!]

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[multifacets]

What, no!

It's not slavery, it's a date auction! You only technically belong to the winning bidder for one day. Slavery is for forever!

[This makes it 100% better, right?]

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[optimistical]

[ H-He doesn't want first-hand experience for this! Besides... he would feel really awkward in taking place in this, bidding on people for a date and HA, signing up himself... he wouldn't volunteer in a million years. ]

W-Well, it can get kind of awkward fast, wouldn't it? Bidding on people to date them...

[ What if the person they bid on doesn't want to date said bidder? ]

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[multifacets]

It can get awkward or it can be really fun! And it's just for one date unless you hit it off and want to go on another one after.

[She stares at him, then brightens.]

Hey, you're that guy I saw chasing after the dog, right? You're new. You know, this would be a great way for you to meet some people...

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[optimistical]

Huh? N-No way, I would be awful for this kind of stuff.

[ Not to mention how awkward it would be for him, but seriously, he's not that special... He's pretty average, besides being a bit more optimistic than others, so he doesn't think he'll be very good for this... So, don't sign him up, Rise!! Or do, he's really easy to drag into things and he does like meeting new people... ]

Besides, I've never even went on a date before...

[ Been single all of his life and he never even went on a blind date... He's that clueless, man. ]

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[no_dreams_for_you]

…Stuffy god?

[Gaara has no idea which one she’s referring to, since he hasn’t really found any that he actually likes communicating with.]

What is a date auction?

[Once he finds out, he’ll go far, far away.]

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[dyingisnotdead]

Oh that's what they say. But you shouldn't belong to anyone for a price.

It's abhorrent.

[Huff huff, Loras is stupid.]

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[emperor_with_no_groove]

Hey, Rise… [He smiles a little, relieved to see that she’s all right.] How’re you holding up?

We’ll definitely chip in and help rebuild. Sheesh, I wonder if this is gonna be a monthly thing, from now on.

[Just gonna… not mention anything about the date auction. Guess who’s never been on a date before?]

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[pushesgently]

You wish people to pay money to...court?

[What.]

[livedtwice]

I don't think it's a very good idea to lump everyone together.

[trustexercises]

Awww, too bad no one's got enough money to afford me. But this isn't a bad idea!

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[samantha_grey]

A... what?

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[bonnypiperlad]

Hey?

[Did she just say 'a date auction'?]

Er...is that what I think it is?

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[jivitadana]

[Minato had heard about the chaos that happened while some of them were away. He thought he shouldn't be surprised at what these deities were capable of.]

You're the auctioneer?

[Or also participating? The concept of a date auction in itself was interesting.]

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[multifacets]

[Congrats! If you were hoping to persuade her, that was absolutely the wrong thing to say!]

Oh, really? [She hems and haws for a second, then clicks a few things on her bracelet...]

Guess what, you'll definitely have gone on one after this! Makoto Naegi, you are now officially signed up for the auction!

[Yayyyyy!]

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[multifacets]

Geez, anyone ever tell you to take it easy? Relax! We do this all the time back home, and it's safe.

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[multifacets]

The one who looks like he doesn't ever smile. The reaaaal grumpy one?

[Nope, there's no escape now, Gaara!!!!]

A date auction is exactly what it sounds like. People make bids to take you out for a date, and the money they pay goes to charity.

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[multifacets]

Akihiko-senpai... [There's just the hint of a pout before she covers it up with a smile.] I'm okay. I'm stronger than I look!

"We"...? You mean everyone who went to Vanaheim?

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[multifacets]

It's not really courting. Sometimes people make friends this way, too.

We have rules and everything for conduct on the one date. No one's obligated to do anything if the winning bidder is a jerk.

[multifacets]

You mean...for the date?

[You lost her there, Harry.]

[multifacets]

Oooh we've got a confident one here! Does that mean you want to volunteer?

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[multifacets]

A date auction! [Not deterred in the least by these reactions, nope.]

Oh, did you need me to explain what it is?

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[multifacets]

Depends on what you think it is. [Don't mind her, she'll just tease you a little.]