(mingle/open) happy new years!

[forethinking]

Who: Void Citizens
What: New Years Mingle!
Where: Heavenly Blanc
When: January 1st
Content Warnings: None!!

HEAVENLY BLANC

THE VOID, ON JANUARY 1ST

Ren
Food & Organization

Blue
Food & Organization

Eevee
Moral Support

Pidgeot&Arcanine
Lifting

YOSHIZAWA
Food & Organization

We hereby start the Void Calendar! All over the Void since yesterday, several handwritten notes have been taped or stapled to the Void's most populated areas in the hopes to drive the people to the popular bar/cafe. Heavenly Blanc's exterior has been protected from any upcoming storms by a large awning, and more tables and chairs have been temporarily set to settle any issues of overcrowding on the inside. Upon entering, one will be able greeted by the aroma of curry, although the spices vary from pot to pot, and coffee and alcohol will be served throughout the evening.

Within the interior of the bar, a small space has been divided and cleared out -- next to the jukebox. There, one will find a few microphones resting on their stands, waiting for whoever is brave enough to sing on them to whatever is playing in Heavenly Blanc when the storm hits. Last, but not least, a whiteboard has been visibly placed next to the entrance. It reads: "Names of the Months", and you may either write your own or add sticks to vote on your favorites.

CODING BY

Comments

Haru - Never have I turned on a computer the right way

[bazooker]

[Meanwhile, here Haru was with her water and wondering what to say. How fun was this, she never played a game like this before!

She would have to think of something she never tried before. This was difficult without her coming across as being rich.]

Never have I turned on a computer correctly?

[bluecastleace]

Never?

[Iwa can’t help but laugh a little, but it’s a fond sound. He puts down a finger.]

How do you turn them on?

[bazooker]

[Then there was a long long pause on her end.]

Well, you know that term "booting" your computer? I tried hitting it hoping it would turn on because I thought that's what it meant.

[forethinking]

...

(Oh, dear. Ren drinks, because he has turned his computer correctly, he has!!)

[bluecastleace]

[Oh shit, this is a drinking game? Don’t mind him as he hastily swigs, then busts out laughing.]

You hit it?!

[bazooker]

Yes I did, I really didn't know "booting" is just a saying! I really thought you were suppose to kick it.

[Yes, judge her all she wants because he's a rich bitch]

It's kind of embarrassing but that's what I did.

[bluecastleace]

[Iwaizumi positively cracks up - he can’t help it. Booting! Like with a boot! He shakes his head.]

Haru, you’re really something else. [She’s so...precious?] Sorry. I’m not making fun of you or anything, but that’s hilarious.

[simulatio]

...

[One sip from his cocktail, much respect lost.]

[bazooker]

[At the same time, Haru just looked at Akechi with shame. Yes, she didn't want to admit it but...]

Is it really that surprising?

[blue_eyed_obsession]

[That grants her the blankest stare this computer nerd programmer can muster]

How is it difficult? You generally just.... push a button.

[bazooker]

Yes but the term "booting" made me think of kicking a computer. I didn't realize it was an expression to turn it on!

[Such is the life of a rich idle wealthy person]

[blue_eyed_obsession]

...

[You're really not helping your case in any way Haru]

Do you always take things so literally? I don't even want to think how long it took you to realize a mouse didn't mean of the furry and living variety.

[bazooker]

[It's not on purpose!]

I knew a mouse is meant to be a way to click on something on the computer but I'm not really good with technology! I didn't even know how to use a smartphone until recently!

[blue_eyed_obsession]

[Poor thing. Apparently this is another subject she requires guidance on]

[With a nod]

At least you knew that much. [The rest of that though... heavy side-eying. Eventually he eases up and decides this could be related to the control enforced over her by her father. It's difficult to police the internet, and to control all texting and phone calls. It's shaping up to not be a pretty picture. He could be reading too much into it, but he feels a little more sympathetic than shocked now.]

You'll improve, if technology ever starts working efficiently here. [He'll see to it if he's in a position to, on both points]

[forwearemany]

(This might be the only one that gets them to take a drink. They raise a headflap at Haru as they pour a bit of drink into their chesthole.)

[bridge_princess]

Got you beat, Haru. Never even turned one on at all. Heh. Those things came after I went underground apparently.

[Unless she was making a stupid joke about Legion, but the answer'd still be nope!]

Is it really that hard?

[bazooker]

What a shame, I was hoping to get everyone!

[She giggled before leaning back against her seat]

It isn’t difficult to turn on, it’s more how I took a phrase at face value.

[bridge_princess]

Oh, was someone doing a bit of clever play on words there? [She snickered a bit.]

I'd probably screw it up if I tried to turn one on. But that's to be expected for a first timer. Hard to teach old dogs new tricks.

[bazooker]

No, more like I heard the term "booting" a computer! I didn't realize it was just an expression to say turning it on! So um...

[She mumbled a little]

I'm afraid I kicked it instead.

[bridge_princess]

Hehehe, I would have done the same thing. I've never heard of booting something, but it sounds like you're supposed to kick it!

[Never let this girl have expensive electronics, Haru.]

Did they ever get it going?

[indigloaming]

Yeah, she'll have to take a sip at that. In the sci-fi future, tech skills are a must, though a lot of them are also voice-activated.

"Really, never-ever?"

[bazooker]

Well, more like I didn't turn on the computer the right way? I'm afraid I took the term "booting" literally as I thought it meant kicking a computer.

Haru said with a nervous smile. She hate to admit it but there were going to be a lot of people judging her for this.

[indigloaming]

"But ya figured it out in the end, right?" Come to think of it, where did that turn of phrase come from? Indigo is from hundreds of years in the future, so that knowledge is likely lost by her time.

[bazooker]

“Yes I did once someone explained it to me! It was quite embarrassing once I realized it was to turn it on!”

She said wondering if Indigo was going to make any judgement. And yet? There wasn’t. “I’m assuming you didn’t know it was to turn on a computer either?”

[indigloaming]

She cocks her head.

"Not sure what yer askin', but I've never had any problems with computers. Course, I grew up with 'em."

Definitely no judgement here -- people can't help the environment they grew up in. What's important is to keep your mind open to learning new things, and it seems like this girl succeeded at that.