Raine's Birthday Bash!

[philomathean]

raine's birthday bash

what's up?

Raine turned 28 on Tuesday, June 6th, and Annie is making good on her threat promise to throw him a birthday party. Despite her teasing to the contrary, the whole affair is relaxed and understated. Everyone at the station was invited either personally by Annie or via flyers posted around the campus. The party is being hosted in Annie's one-bedroom apartment (Apt. 203) and is advertised as a "come through." So, anyone is welcome to stop by between 5pm and midnight to pay their respects, chat for a bit, and play a few party games. There is more weed on hand than alcohol and the vibe has been carefully curated to discourage rowdiness, but it's Raine's party, so Annie will match his cues.

the vibe!

There are few things in Annie's apartment that don't serve a functional purpose, so it was pretty easy for her to make space. Even so, at certain points in the evening, it is standing room only. She's brightened up the earth-toned interior with simple, brightly colored eco-friendly banners and garlands. There are lots of sweet treats on the counters in the kitchen and everything containing THC is prominently labeled with dosages by milligram. Her cat, Tussy, mostly stays in the bedroom but is friendly and available for scritches. THIS IS A SHOES OFF HOUSEHOLD.

volunteer slots!

Rhodes Callaway arrives at the wrong apartment and spends 45 minutes hanging out with Rory Fairfax in their pad before realizing no one else is coming.

Jack Jung is bored? Nosy? They begin poking around in Annie's desk drawers and get caught by Raine Riley!

Lenz Polzin gives Tussy a treat. And then Tussy follows them around the rest of the night. More food please!

Volunteer F forgets to lock the door when they hide in the bathroom to read their phone. Minty Payne walks in on them.

Volunteer H fails to read Annie's notes properly and takes what they think is a weed brownie. But it's really just a regular brownie.

Volunteer I and Volunteer J both got Raine the same birthday gift.

Volunteer K brings an instrument and immediately draws Annie's ire.

Annie's mother taught her that it endears people to you if you ask them for favors, so even though Annie is a control freak, she enlisted lots of help over the course of the week. Feel free to say Annie asked your character for something!

playlist!

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The Groove station on Radio France is ambiently playing from several inconspicuous rose quartz shaped speakers placed around her apartment. If anyone asks if they can hop on the AUX, Annie will pretend that she doesn't know who is controlling the music. 🙃

locations!

⬦ ARRIVALS/VIBE CHECK: Whatcha wearing? How ya feeling? When did you arrive? When'd you leave? Did you bring anything? DID YOU TAKE YOUR SHOES OFF LIKE ANNIE TOLD YOU TO?

⬦ I SAID NO GIFTS: The flyer invites posted around the station explicitly said that Raine does not want your junk, but maybe you brought him something anyway? This is also a place to leave cards or wish Raine a happy birthday with your human mouth.

⬦ AROUND THE APARTMENT: All areas of Annie's one-bedroom apartment are open to partygoers. The living room is set up like a conversation pit, the bedroom is open if people are looking for a little space, and the deck is set up with a few chairs and a small table. Please smoke outside if you're going to.

⬦ PARTY GAMES: A place for party games! Feel free to start your own or just tag in.

⬦ ELSEWHERE IN THE BUILDING: Did you wander off for a moment's respite from the chaos? Did you decide not to come to the party, but you're sitting alone in your apartment stewing with FOMO? (If you file a noise complaint against her, Annie will make your life a living hell. Just know that.)

⬦ OOC - QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, CONCERNS! Here if you need me!

♡

Comments

OOC - QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, CONCERNS!

[philomathean]

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[philomathean]

If the coding looks goofy, try clicking the words on the 'Raine's Birthday Bash!' hyperlink, instead of the arrow. And if the visuals pictures are formatted in a stupid way, I know and don't know how to fix it. Just ignore it :)

And have fun!

Be back in a lil bit to start some party games.

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[rainbowfish]

ahhhh thank u so much for doing this it's wonderful 😭

i'll be around all evening if anyone wants to do anything!!! raine will be there mostly the entire time and i think taby will probably stick their head in too (rumors of free edibles are circulating the building)

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[philomathean]

My pleasure!!! <3 <3 <3

I'm going to step away from my computer for a little bit and look at paper pages because my brain hurts, but I will be back this evening and I would love a scene with the birthday boy!!!

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[coulee]

rory isn't attending but i need you to know how very cute this is

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[loudon]

+1 ❤️

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[lenzpolzin]

Love this~ ♥ ANNIE, A PAL.

I won't be around a ton since I'm heading out tomorrow, but both of mine will swing by. Lenz is too nosy to stay away and Dorin wants to wish Raine a happy birthday at least!

Aaaand could I grab Volunteer E for Lenz, please? He would like to befriend all the cats.

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[philomathean]

You got it!

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[beautyfull]

Can I please have vol A for Rhodes lmao this is just his luck he might not come to the actual party and never realize.

But Crysta made it to the real thing for sure! I'm around all nite and I'd love threads and oh my god this is a chill birthday i wish was happening right now i'd crash Immediately it's so cuuuute.

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[philomathean]

For sure!!

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[nolitangere]

Crysta. Would you like to get absolutely turboed on the deck with your LA Confidential Acquaintance Jack.

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[nolitangere]

CUUUTE. And happy birthday to baby Raine <3

Could I get Volunteer C for Jack? It's not at all suspicious of him to furiously rifle through Annie's things when he thinks he's alone, he's looking for a [Brain Error: Appropriate Answer Cannot Be Found. Please Insert Foot In Mouth to Proceed].

I would love threads... if you would love them to let's discuss...

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[philomathean]

Love this for me! Hate this for him! Someone please take Character D.

I’m gonna read like 2 more chapters of me book and then I’ll be back and would love an Ack! Jannie thread.

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[emulsify]

CUTE PARTY! Thank you for putting it together!

Poet took "come through" very literally and just dropped off a gift and left because we're keeping with the Raine's Roommate May Or May Not Exist mystique.

Parson absolutely dropped by to eavesdrop on guests mingle and see if he can determine whether or not anyone is canoodling/nursing a grudge/on a PIP yet.

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[coulee]

poet, take over the radio

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[imaginist]

colleen!!! you are the BEST at parties

both enoch and sal will come by for this party, although i'm not sure how long either of them will stay. they're available for scenes if anyone wants them!! enoch is here just to be annoying and will probably get pulled into party games, and sal just... wants some snacks

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[rainbowfish]

Taby + Sal + Rye rolling up to a stranger’s birthday party to smoke their weed and eat their food… Nightmare people

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[coulee]

vol b for rory pls? (cleared with lyss!)

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[philomathean]

This is very cute!

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[exacutus]

vol g for minty pls

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[philomathean]

You got it!

Someone take F!!

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[mxpotatohead]

THIS IS CUTE!!!! i am extremely hungover and revving myself up for a drive home so I'll have to be back later but i DO know Vidalia brought a gift that is definitely junk. maybe he can give it to his roommate lol.

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[philomathean]

I BELIEVE in you. Please drink some pedialyte and drive safe!

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[norush]

IM LATE BUT IM HERE

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[stgermaine]

HI HELLO this is so cute!! Isaiah's here and I'm trying to get him puttering around

Rye MIGHT be here with Hera to steal food tbd