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!

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Comments

AROUND THE APARTMENT: Annie & the Birthday Boy

[philomathean]

Uh oh. Farhad from security is talking to Raine. Annie isn't sure how the birthday boy feels about his conversation partner, but she does know that the last time she was cornered by Farhad, he gave her what amounted to a TedTalk on managing glucose spikes. She had been eating a cinnamon sugar bagel at the time and it really ruined the whole experience for her.

Without waiting to be sure that Raine wants to be extricated, she fills two mason jars with water from her Britta and weaves her way through the crowd toward her friend. "Here you go," she hands Raine one of the jars, like she is stepping back into a conversation that she had just left. She places her now free hand on Farhad's bulging bicep and gently guides him to turn his body away from them and toward another guest.

"You know, Matteas here just started training for the Boston marathon," she connects the two men. It works like a charm.

When she turns back to Raine, she heaves a silent, dramatic sigh and then breaks into a smile. "Are you having an okay time?"

AROUND THE APARTMENT: Annie & the Birthday Boy

[rainbowfish]

Raine drinks the water dutifully, like he does any time anyone hands him a glass of water. He's just a few responsible friends away from being constantly dehydrated, and he knows it.

"I am, actually," he says, and largely means it. He'd even been enjoying Farhad's esoteric tangent. People who are willing to talk at length are godsends to Raine, who is capable of being interested in functionally anything if it means he doesn't have to do more than ask thoughtful questions at the appropriate times.

"Are you having fun matchmaking?" he asks.