Party Rock Anthem only it's played on kazoos

[sacrificialpawn]

[Oscar is a practiced master at Coping (tm) in the face of things he would prefer not to address in any sort of healthy or rational manner. After the events of yesterday, he's somehow getting the feeling that he isn't the only one, which means that in his mind there is only one thing to do: this translates to yet another Walmart booze heist (even larger than the original), a few side trips to amass snacks because RIP his kitchen, and some haphazardly erected decorations in one of the spare rooms to try to at least give off something of a celebratory atmosphere... but let's be real here, this is just Misery x CPR x Reese's Puffs + alcohol.

Sunday morning will find handwritten notes tucked under everyone's doors inviting them to a party that evening, snacks and drinks (that particular word underlined a couple of times, just in case people didn't pick up on the meaning of "party") provided gratis.

There's alcohol, there's soda for the minors, there's plenty of junk food to eat, and there are a whole bunch of other people who are also Going Through It. What better recipe for a party could you ask for?

... don't answer that.]

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HOT OR NOT

[sacrificialpawn]

[This man is not stupid. He has Eyes, you guys, and he can tell that SOME OF YOU are into each other and just need a little push.

His own push comes in the form of whatever it is that's in his glass right now (cheap whiskey, it's probably cheap whiskey) and the desire to toss a metaphorical grenade and just sit back and watch the chaos. He needs enrichment in his enclosure, okay!!]

All right, it's not a party without some games, an' since we've already played "Never Have I Ever" and Truth or Dare, we're runnin' down on our options. Fortunately we're already warmed up from those, so it's time for somethin' a little more candid.

This one is called "Hot or Not." It's just what it says: you gotta say whether you think someone else here is attractive or not... and no lyin', because the rest of us aren't stupid.

[Stupid in some ways, maybe, but, like. C'mon.]

So! I don't wanna catch any of you not bein' honest about this.

[He is drunk and he will make it your problem if you don't tell the truth!]

[akademise]

[ Well, More is here. And thanks to a handwaved raid on the old HQ, he' got all his shopping spoils back again. For the first time in a while he can wear proper black lipgloss! And also that leather corset he got. High heels are a given.

He's just sipping wine, mildly curious about what mayhem will come of this himself. ]

[hexalding]

[Still with his hair tied back and goggles as a makeshift headband, Viktor had a glass in his hand and a half empty bottle of anisette being held by the Hexclaw.]

[The former of which, he was squinting at with something that was either analytical or annoyed. He shouldn't have been surprised, but...]

[--wait were we doing somethng here?]

[weepingclown]

[Joker isn't usually one to drown his sorrows in drink, but he's still here, at the party, sipping on something strong...

That he immediately chokes on once Oscar brings up Hot or Not.]

I beg your pardon?

[what the FUCK do you MEAN telling people they're attractive?]

[sacrificialpawn]

[He's here and he's having a great time, thanks for asking! And he's deep enough in his cups that there is absolutely zero danger of him not being honest...]

[crosswired]

[Guess who else is just here for the alcohol now that there's something available that isn't cheap wine. He never drinks which means, surprise, he's already a little buzzed, snickering a little as he stares down into his glass.]

No promises.

[who even knows what humans find attractive, what a mystery, but he can guarantee matoran cultural sensibilities are probably going to be a little different]

[nyaxed]

[He's here! And more than a little buzzed, especially after The Horrors - but, hey, what better way to cope than playing a fun game?

And, hey, he's far enough gone that there's a plus one to the "will call you out for lying" club, watch out.]

[guffawsungraciously]

Ah, I see. Well, far be it for me to complain about that.

[don't encourage him.]

[holeful]

[Fukuda is already several drinks in, so he is truly just vibing and here to compliment people. He expects nothing in return because why would anyone rate him???]

[noirge]

[ He wishes he can pretend he not here to be rated, surprisingly. But ratings (read: compliments) are forthcoming!

Also he is in dark blue clothes and comfy? I'm not one for fit checks. ]

[plushes]

[ He's down to rate people but please do not look at him. He's going to be a liiiittle off to the side in hopes that haha somehow people forget to rate him in this game. Yay! ]

[divinevoid]

[ They chuckle lightly, having noticed that this is happening. Leave it to Oscar to daringly present such a bold game.

They're going to participate, naturally. ]

I doubt we have cowards in our midst~

[lavenfallen]

[ He's not here to be judged necessarily (he's too old and sad for that, in his own drunken words), but to sit back, glass in hand, and watch everything unfold. Ah, to be young and have Feelings(tm). ]

[scythegun]

[Yeager is here (unfortunately) and he has a drink in hand so he's ready.]

My, how fun! I'm looking forward to it~

[reallyfishy]

[Raven is also drinking because it wouldn’t be a party game without him being at least a little tipsy.

It helps him be honest…which will not be good for him but it will be funny for us lmao.]

[tworo]

[Turo is here, and tragically sober about it. At least he's finally ditched the lab coat, as well as possibly the general concept of dressing professionally? He seems to have started choosing outfits based largely on whether or not a scientist would want to see his state-of-the-art machine dressed like that.]

I don't know that I'm qualified.

[ungratefuloz]

Oh, my...

[Dorothy is dressed up in her more casual outfit, and she's kind of laughing at the concept of this game? But she is, if nothing else, interested in seeing the responses.

...And maybe wants to soak in some praise, sue her--but she's got a glass of wine and she's more than here to play.]

[is2g]

[ look!!! wolfwood is here for the drinks and not to play along with the game. he's allowed to enjoy the vibes and chaos, right??

truth or dare had been pretty fun and never have i ever wasn't too bad either. its not like he doesn't know how to have fun because he is behind oscar's idea of having a bit of fun after everything that has happened, its just weird for him to be involved with it himself.

either way, here is wolfwood with a drink in hand (his only good hand) and in a fairly amicable mood. if people think he's attractive then great. if they don't also great. ]

All of this sounds a bit ridiculous if ya ask me.

[ and yet, he is still here and allowing himself to be vaguely involved. ]

cw implied weed use!

[hashtagafreakingghost]

[ "Party" for Ashley isn't much different from her normal attire: Some kind of jacket, a slouching beanie, some knit fingerless gloves she made herself, and a pair of leggings. Casual, absolutely her.

There is no alcohol in her hand this time, seems she didn't feel like doing the whole underage drinking thing. But, she did step outside before all this with her own personal party favor of choice, now that they're back at base. She kind of lingers at the edge of things, but she seems more relaxed than usual, content more with people-watching than engaging. ]

[saltofthesea]

[ He's here with a glass of soda and a vague air of "why am I here again—right, my roomie is and he's getting drunk again so here the fuck I am."

Lark is here to watch chaos and try to not get caught in the splash zone, don't mind him. ]

[beathollow]

( she's just sort of on the fringes. its hard to tell if she's even paying attention... this is fine. )

[undoingdaughter]

[Jinx is smokin. Literally. She's just walked in with a lit blowtorch and a welding mask over her eyes.]

Wait, what's happening?

SPIN THE BOTTLE

[sacrificialpawn]

[Did he choose to put this game second for a reason? Maaaaaaaaaaaybe. Okay, yes. Definitely yes. Let him live, he just wants to have a little fun...!]

... before I start this one, we're gonna have two separate groups for this: adults and kids. Don't think I have to explain why.

[Not when he goes on to say:]

Now that we've all gotten things out, it's time to make good on 'em! ... or on whoever the bottle lands on, because unfortunately it can't read your mind.

[Setting down an empty beer bottle (one of several that he has consumed by now), he gestures to it with a dramatic flair.]

You spin this, and then you have to kiss whoever it points at. No judgment 'cause it's not like you picked 'em out yourself, but at least try to make it worth it.

[... mainly because he just wants to watch, but shhhh]

[crosswired]

[well congratulations oscar, the robot is not moving for this one for multiple reasons, both at the split request and at the description of the game itself

he is missing something fairly obvious here]

[ungratefuloz]

[...

You know what, someone is going to have to break the tension here. Dorothy will gladly start by spinning the bottle--come all ye fateful who want to be smooched, I guess, Dorothy's drunk enough to at least try??]