The Pool; Thursday Evening [ 11/18 ] -- POOL PARTY!!!

[shes-got-legs.livejournal.com]

It was finally Thursday! It was finally party time!

And Ariel, not wanting to be a disappointment in carrying the tradition of Atlantican parties onto the land, had gone all out, showing up at the pool as soon as she was finished with Glee Club to get everything set and ready for when the party was going to start. The decorations were slightly insane, and had been...an interesting challenge to put up, but Ariel had managed without falling into the pool too much. And off in an area where the splashing was unlikely to spoil anything, she'd set up a food table with all of her favorite human foods (she was going to do some Atlantican ones, but she'd have to make them herself, and no one wanted that) and a dance floor with a DJ booth for Jono.

How she got all this down here and up was just going to wind up being one of those great mysteries of life, but she knew that hard work and perseverance and obsessive planning had really paid off.

But, of course, it'd be nothing without guests.

[[ yay party! OCD is on the way up, huzzah! Everyone got a personal invitation, so come on in, the water's fine! ]]

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Arrive & Mingle -- 11/18.

[shes-got-legs.livejournal.com]

Come hang out by the pool in your cute swim wear and forget that winter is coming!

Don't forget your little gift bags, too! Fitting the theme, there are all sorts of under the sea items inside, like cute little shells and fishes, as well as some complimentary sunglasses, suntan lotion that smells like the beach, pirate hats and eyepatches, or any other little gifts you'd like to mod.

Re: Arrive & Mingle -- 11/18.

[anarchist-queen.livejournal.com]

Leda was certainly not going to miss this party. Ariel was one of her favorite peeps!

She didn't know how much swimming she'd be doing, but she was wearing a silver, one piece suit, just in case.

Re: Arrive & Mingle -- 11/18.

[robinthefrog.livejournal.com]

Robin showed up, incongruously wearing light blue swim trunks. Woo pool party!

Re: Arrive & Mingle -- 11/18.

[daventryprince.livejournal.com]

Yes, Alexander was going to Ariel's party and he was dragging Maladicta with him. He knew Ariel was...Ariel, but if she'd gone through the trouble of making their invitations as she did, it was the least they could do, and what else would they do except maybe watch a film and eat coffee ice cream more.

He wasn't going to push his luck and try to get her to swim, but he was going to tease her about her reluctance with the whole thing.

Re: Arrive & Mingle -- 11/18.

[knowsnokungfu.livejournal.com]

As little party animal as Chuck had in him, he still wouldn't miss this particular celebration. Ariel went so far as to plan him a party, the least he could do was make an appearance at hers.

So here he was, looking a little uncomfortable in his swim shorts and carrying a little party bag that he hadn't yet dared to look in.

Re: Arrive & Mingle -- 11/18.

[rilla-myrilla.livejournal.com]

Rilla, wearing a super-practical wool swim costume (http://recollections.biz/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/web100700-1-2.jpg), arrived precisely on time for the party.

She did so love a party.

Re: Arrive & Mingle -- 11/18.

[furnaceface]

Jono was not wearing cute swim wear. Jono did wear blue jeans and a t-shirt today, though. He had learned his lesson about going near water wearing mostly leather.

He'd also come bearing far more CDs than any one person should ever think of carrying at one time. He was well prepared to DJ, this evening.

Re: Arrive & Mingle -- 11/18.

[thinkbetterofme.livejournal.com]

There had been a personal invitation and as the son of the Steward of Gondor, it would be unbefitting to not acknowledge it.

So there he was, wearing his best tunic as swimming wear was another mystery to him, and looking somewhat confused. He had not known there was a public bath here, and he was not entirely certain why someone would hold a celebration at a public bath.

Re: Arrive & Mingle -- 11/18.

[endsthegame]

Ender didn't really know Ariel all that well, but he remembered her. The pool itself was a welcome old friend, too, and while he didn't arrive with a present, he did have a pleasant smile on his face.

Re: Arrive & Mingle -- 11/18.

[awesomebigsis.livejournal.com]

Ellie was determined not to miss out on a party for Ariel. So she was there, ready to mingle and have a good time.

Re: Arrive & Mingle -- 11/18.

[faithandscience.livejournal.com]

William had not worn swimwear, for various reasons including the fact that he didn't own any, and he hadn't actually expected actual swimming at a mixed-gender gathering.

He had, however, opted for jeans and a t-shirt (coincidentally enough, helpfully picked out by the birthday girl some time ago) instead of his usual attire.

So... now he was just going to try not to go completely goggle-eyed at the sight of so many young women in a completely scandalous state of undress.

Re: Arrive & Mingle -- 11/18.

[didntchewgrass.livejournal.com]

Before she stopped by Karla's room, Elphaba stopped by Ariel's party entirely overdressed. It wasn't as if she didn't own a bathing suit, she just had no intention of swimming around so many others.

She did, however, look happy to be there, rather than uncomfortable.

Re: Arrive & Mingle -- 11/18.

[showmetheproof.livejournal.com]

Scully was way too tired to swim. Or dance. She wasn't too tired to grab a lounge and investigate her little gift bag, though.

She'll be over here, yawning and nibbling on some cake.

Re: Arrive & Mingle -- 11/18.

[notlikebobby.livejournal.com]

Jack only knew Ariel from class, but he wasn't going to pass up an opportunity to go to a party instead of sitting in his room. He was wearing shorts and a dark t-shirt with a towel slung over his shoulder so he could swim later.

Re: Arrive & Mingle -- 11/18.

[hotmugofstfu.livejournal.com]

Like Blackagar could not be there for his fellow... Glee Club member.

And he needed to make sure no one stared at Medusa should she also be going to this little party.

Re: Arrive & Mingle -- 11/18.

[willbethenight.livejournal.com]

Being a bit less modest when the situation called for it than... most of the people here, it seemed, Bruce was going the plain black swim trunks and no shirt route tonight.

As he looked around, he couldn't help but wonder how it was possible that he never pegged the mermaid thing earlier. Ariel was about as subtle as a brick wall.

Re: Arrive & Mingle -- 11/18.

[boho-to-be.livejournal.com]

Christian had found a pair of plan black swimtrunks and a t-shirt. His legs were sadly, Britishly pale as he sat at the edge of the pool, feet in the water, and poked through the gift bag.

Re: Arrive & Mingle -- 11/18.

[angelo_wings]

No way was Rinoa going to miss her BFF's birthday. And the gift bag! So cute! She popped the sunglasses on and wondered if it was too much to put a pirate hat on, too.

Swim! -- 11/18.

[shes-got-legs.livejournal.com]

It's a pool party! Jump on in, splash around, start up an awesome game of Marco Polo.

Re: Swim! -- 11/18.

[robinthefrog.livejournal.com]

Robin dove off the high dive with a jubilant shout.

Dance! -- 11/18.

[shes-got-legs.livejournal.com]

With Jono favoring DJing over swimming, you know the music is going to be good. Ariel has faith that he'll even avoid making too much of it too depressing.

Re: Dance! -- 11/18.

[furnaceface]

Jonothon, play depressing music?

... Okay, now and then, possibly. But he'd actually picked out a fairly impressive selection of music for the party. Enough, in fact, that he could quiet easily take requests, should anyone have anything in mind that they'd like to hear.

He was set up well away from the water, of course. Electronics really didn't tend to mix well with swimming pools. And, for that matter, neither did he.

Food! -- 11/18.

[shes-got-legs.livejournal.com]

Ariel loves food and has plenty available, so long as you keep it in the designated eating area and away from the pool!

And wait at least half an hour before going swimming.

She's even got two (http://www.cakegallerycafe.com/images/under_the_sea.jpg) cakes (http://www.chickabug.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/under-the-sea-cake-6.jpg) and some cookies (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chickabug/4921499709/) since she couldn't decide what she liked best.

But no sushi!

Re: Food! -- 11/18.

[showmetheproof.livejournal.com]

In the interests of staying awake, Scully was mainlining caffiene until she could go back to her room and collapse.

Also, the cake was very good.

Presents! -- 11/18.

[shes-got-legs.livejournal.com]

Since Ariel was throwing the party herself, she really wasn't expecting any gifts, but if there were some, they would definitely be happily received.

But your being there and having fun is birthday present enough!

Re: Presents! -- 11/18.

[anarchist-queen.livejournal.com]

Leda had in fact brought Ariel a gift. It was her usual fare, an impression ball with music from Bob Marley, Jimmy Buffet, and the Beach Boys on it. Also some Disney. No reason.

OOC -- 11/18.

[shes-got-legs.livejournal.com]

Seagulls helped with the decorations. Tru fax.