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WHO: Heather Mason + anyone
WHEN: Evening 12/13
WHERE: The Maximum
WHAT: Party + Sleepover + Pet Rock Contest + Other Party shenanigans
NOTES\WARNINGS: underage drinking/smoking, other party shenanigans

( the preparation for the party has left heather in a rather excited mood as she appears at the front door with freshly bleached hair, wearing a rather stylish blue dress. although it is rather cold outside, inside of the maximum, a dance/music studio, the heater is running at a rather warm temperature.

inside there are several companion bots about, finishing up last minute decorations and offering everyone a party hat or a noise maker [or both]. spread out by the lounge bar/kitchen on the first floor is a table food of foods donated by gorgug and others [things like chips, sandwiches, brownies, mac & cheese with bacon for eddie, sodas, etc.], alcoholic drinks. to the left of this is the dance room with nothing but 2000-2006's hits being played, so don't let timbaland throw your groove off!

forward before hitting the second floor, characters will find a table full of rocks and other decorating supplies. there's a paper on the table with instructions-

join in the rock decorating contest.
best looking rock will win a cool prize!
competition will be held at 9pm sharp, don't be late.

on the second floor, where the music studios are, there is a large amount of space cleared out for the sleepover portion of the party, with a number of things heather was able to find going through the stores. there is also a space with numerous games for guests to play, from an SNES hooked up to a very old tv, to a questionable looking poker table, beer pong setup, and anything else to keep people entertained.

anything else that anyone may need can be obtained by asking heather or one of the companion bots.

towards the end of the night, when things are starting to wind down, heather will be wrangling everyone who is either passed out from drinking too much, looks sleepy, or just needs to relax to the second floor to play some card games, share some stories, or just spend time with her privately.

if anyone is up to anything mysterious or questionable, it will most likely be missed by heather as she'll be far too busy living it up. )

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[of all the questions to ask, Gorgug...

it's such a horrible question for her and she laughs because what else does one do? it's hilariously just too on the point for her and she shakes her head.]

I'm trying not to drink too much so okay, I'll answer. He told me he wanted nothing to do with me. [and a lot more. but Gorgug doesn't need to hear her actual dirty laundry.]

That's actually the last thing that happened before I came here. Funny, huh?

[ You know when you try and pick an option that should be laughable and easy to brush off? Yeah, that's what Gorgug thought he was going for, too. That's the kind of thing that happens in TV shows, or so Gorgug imagined.

Except he walked right into a different scenario: the one that has him grimacing--partially because of Maria's apparent love life, and also his bad choosing. ]

I-- that's bad. [ Wow, having that be the last thing to happen to you, too... ] No wonder why you wanted me to be nice. That sucks. Was he always a jerk?

[ Because that doesn't just come out of nowhere, right? ]

[at least she can laugh about this and she is. poor Gorgug honestly. this is far more awkward for him.] It's complicated. [and that's truly an understatement.

while she would love to trash on James (and she certainly will in other ways), she knows it isn't fair to knock him down too much in regards to her. even if the whole thing was wildly unfair to her.]

He's not so bad. [he is...but not for that part.] It just wasn't in the cards for us. That's all. C'est la vie and all that.

[and just to tease, she points a finger.] Now you tell me. What was your awkward ending?

[ At least she can talk about it like that. Is that a sign that it was complicated, or just Maria's maturity? Gorgug's definitely in a spot--fascinated and repulsed into this glimpse of a relationship that's otherwise hidden from him. He doesn't want to pry, and won't, but also? This is the kind of gossip people would share (and he would listen to).

And who knew the save would come in the question being pointed back at him. ]

Huh? [ His relationship end? He looks up, then looks at the table and towards the drinks, his expression certainly turning into a wincing, cringing mess. ]

Wellll... [ Ugh. He's even bopping his head a little to the left, to the right-- ] It wasn't messy, but... it was my first and only relationship... we're fine, I mean-- we're friends, but she didn't feel like I could make the space for her she needed, or-- I wasn't as good at communication as I could've been. And she was going off with her adventuring group, so... it was going to be difficult. Long distance.

[ He looks at Maria, a small, wincing smile. ]

I guess... it's not that bad, but I do think about if I never put myself into the relationship as much as I thought I did. I mean, I did like her...

[ But was he not--bombastic enough? Did he never showed he cared in a deeper, meaningful way that would have helped to make their relationship last? But he thought they were good, too, except maybe his mistakes when they happened were too big-- too important to let go of.

First loves...... ]

[it's part of her deep dark secret, Gorgug. she can't just give out her mysterious past at a party game!

but now the shoe's on the other foot. she ended up asking something sensitive and she feels bad. first loves always feel so big and she knows that this must have been a big deal. how could it not be?

she's good at managing to look sympathetic without pitying him.]

If you're still friends then that's good. You couldn't have been too awful if you stayed friends, right? [right????] And sometimes, things might just be better as friends. Not like you're too old to find love. You've got time.

[she doesn't know why she's giving advice like she knows anything. what does she know? but she wanted to support Gorgug. he was a nice kid and he deserved to be supported, she thought.]

Yeah. [ It's a higher pitched yeah, the kind that's in agreement, that doesn't doubt what's being said. ] And I'm-- I'm glad she's doing what she wants to. I guess you never think if-- you never think about staying a match, or... your lives lining up with each other in a relationship.

And I've been okay being single. [ There's that, too! He doesn't want to sound like Mister Dumps, even if Maria had a worse outcome than he did. Especially after that. ] I'm happy. And I don't know that people are really thinking about dating in a place like this.

[ He says that last part with a squint, a semi-humorous tone. Like, world threatening scenario where people come together: Is dating on peoples' minds? ]

I don't know, don't you think it's kind of fitting? Your universe might be ending so you want to find love. [Maria doesn't see it being in the cards for her. here or back in Silent Hill (definitely not in Silent Hill), but she understands it.]

Being single isn't so bad, though. You can focus on yourself and all that good stuff they say you're supposed to do. Can't love people until you love yourself. I call that a load of crap but well, to each their own. We'll believe in it for the sake of it.

[ Huh, now Gorgug's wondering. What Maria says makes sense about finding love. And he's never actually read many love-oriented columns to know a thing about what people say in them. Is that where you read about those? ]

What kind of loving yourself do they mean anyway? I would say I like myself enough, but, I think there's things that people don't like about themselves, right? Is that some kind of self-help advice for really depressed people?

[ Maybe that's it? ]

People who look for love in other people and not in themselves? [which is probably a little close to what she does but well, she would say she's an exception. what else was she supposed to do back in Silent Hill anyway?]

Don't look for approval in others, look for it in yourself. That kind of stuff. But then when does it turn into egotism? Either way, good to work on yourself. Or so they say.

[she's not the best person for this type of advice.]

[ Gorgug wonders if he knows any people like that, and a few seconds or doing so makes him clock a particular person, and her bad habits. It's definitely nothing he's thought about before, and...well. Gorgug's willing to leave the subject to those people who do talk about this stuff. ]

I guess that's good advice. [ In one ear, out the other. Gorgug looks at the question cards, and for once: ]

Have you got a secret tattoo?

[ Who cares about love. There's secret tattoos to be shared! ]

[Maria never wears anything that covers the tattoo on her chest so she points to it.]

The only one. Though it would be fun if I had a secret one, huh? Man, I should consider that.

Do you have a tattoo? [at this point it's just returning questions back to back. but that's fun too!]

[ Gorgug thinks about it... and then picks up his drink and gulps it!

And bringing the glass down- ] You'll never know.

[ He's trying to hold back a smile, but it shows in his eyes. Still: ] Yours is pretty though.

Aw, that's a shame.

[but she's laughing. they're having fun! the questions are kind of fun to answer.]

Thank you. Hurt like a bitch. It's why I have to show it off. Had to be worth something. Anyway! Next question. [she pulls a card from the pile.]

When was the last time you cried?

Ohhh, that... [ Hmmm...

He knows when, but thinking about talking about it, he fills up his glass instead. ] It's depressing, so I'm skipping. But you know, I think I need to find one of those movies that make people cry, but it's a good cry? Do you know any?

[ He'll take the drink, while giving Maria time to answer. Got any movie recommendations, Maria? ]

[she has literally never watched a movie, Gorgug.]

Not much of a movie fan. Always feels like there's better things to do with my time, you know? Besides, I don't know if there's such thing as a good cry at all.

Like what? What's your hobbies?

[ That's what this game is about, right? Getting to know people. Even if it's not from any card (but she could still drink, if she wants), Gorgug asks it out of interest, once finishing his shot of his drink. ]

[no normal person would drink when asked such a basic question. who drinks because they don't want to answer about their hobbies?

Maria's mind is blank...so it's her. she is the one that takes a drink when asked a normal question!]

It'd be boring if you knew that. [sure?]

[ Gorgug stares at her, actually surprised, and then that surprise turning into confusion. Or so his expression looks as he moves his gaze down, then back at her-- ]

You're so cool...

[ It's said...with such awe. H-he's sweating!! This woman is too cool for him! How can he compete?! ]

I-I need a drink too. [ H-hold up. This is too much. He needs to finish off his drink as well. ]

[Gorgug is really doing wonders for her confidence. here she was worried that she had looked way too suspicious. but he's young so she has that going for her!

she gives him a smile.]

Thanks. The key is acting like you've got some big secret you don't want anybody finding out.

So I should have more secrets. [ Or fake having more secrets. Though, he looks unsure for a second. ]

Do you think I can get away with it? I mean, I'm more... [ Hmm, how to describe this. He gestures to himself. ]

I'm not as...human... and you've got a vibe. A cool vibe.

[she laughs.] Thanks.

But really, you not being "as human" works wonders for you. So many of us are human, right? Think of it this way, there's lots we wouldn't know about you. Much more to keep us guessing.

You gotta think outside the box.

[ Think outside the box... Gorgug looks like he's trying to think about it...

Oh. ]

If someone asks, I should tell them I'm human too. Obviously.

[ Did he get it. Is this thinking outside the box? ]

[...]

I was considering an opposite approach but well, that would get people asking questions. Sure.

[ Oh no, he got it wrong! Even if Maria's going along with it, he tries again--! ]

How about-- It doesn't matter?

[ He folds his arms, tries to put on a bit of an attitude with it, but he's not really making the right face for cold, detached. Even if he tries to look away from Maria for a second to add to the act. ]

[she smiles and points.]

See, that's mysterious. Not answering the question and it makes you wonder.

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