HIV Awareness Fundraiser. Open Thread.

[olliequeen]

The party is in a large, classically-decorated ballroom, hundreds and hundreds of tiny white lights brighten the room.

A live orchestra is playing in one corner of the room, waiters and waitresses handing out Hors d'oeuvres from silver trays, along with glasses of fine wine and champagne.







Open twitter-verse based thread, but feel free to tag even if you're not necessarily in the verse, if your character wants to attend or has a passion for the cause.

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[mirrorsmirk.livejournal.com]

"Hopefully. This thing got crazy public," he shook his head as the entire day at GQ went through his mind. Then he looked back at her with a soft grin, shoulders relaxing a little. "Well that definitely helps."

[need2speed.livejournal.com]

"You didn't think I was going to let anyone else take you out on a date, did you?" She nudged him gently with her elbow.

[mirrorsmirk.livejournal.com]

"I may have doubted it for a minute," he teased lightly. "Though I think I was sort of sure you'd probably have a battle to the death as far as auctioning went."

[need2speed.livejournal.com]

"Think you're worthy of a battle to the death, huh?"

[mirrorsmirk.livejournal.com]

"...Maybe an almost battle to the death?" He amended, smiling hopefully.

[need2speed.livejournal.com]

She shook her head. "Maybe just a battle to the 'me kicking the ass of whoever it is'. No dying necessary."

[mirrorsmirk.livejournal.com]

"My money would have been you living if it was a death match. But kicking ass works, too." He lifted his glass to his lips, finishing off the rest of his drink as the orchestra started. "Wanna dance?"

[need2speed.livejournal.com]

She looked at him, eyes shining, and nodded, holding her hand out to him. "Yeah, let's."

[mirrorsmirk.livejournal.com]

He took her hand, leading her to the middle of the dance floor. As they started to dance, he cocked his head to the side. "You know, all things considered, I'm really glad they're doing this fundraiser."

[need2speed.livejournal.com]

"All things considered?" She raises an eyebrow at him.

[mirrorsmirk.livejournal.com]

"I mean the whole...promoting of the thing and the auction and all that," he waved his hand. "I think I'll be able to say that was all worth it, you know?"

[need2speed.livejournal.com]

"You mean if they find something that'll cure me with all the cash?" She smiles at him, sympathetically. "I'm okay, Michael."

[mirrorsmirk.livejournal.com]

"I know you are, I know. I just don't want you to have to worry about it anymore," he said it softly, gazing at her.

[need2speed.livejournal.com]

"You know it might be a long time before they come up with anything," she said, gently.

[mirrorsmirk.livejournal.com]

"Guy can still hope, though," he shrugged a little then shook his head. "So on the completely random and totally off-chance that you'll win a date with me, should I surprise you with what we do?"

[need2speed.livejournal.com]

"Sure," she laughed. "Just as long as it's something awesomely amazing."

[mirrorsmirk.livejournal.com]

"Have you met me? That's all I know how to do."

[need2speed.livejournal.com]

"Watch out. Your head won't be able to fit through the door anymore if it keeps growing like that," she teased back, rolling her eyes.

[mirrorsmirk.livejournal.com]

"I guess it's good I have you around to keep the size in check," he laughed a little. He was definitely starting to feel more at ease at this event.