Selene adjusted the crisp blazer of her Portside Hotel uniform and stepped behind the polished front desk, her heels clicking softly against the marble floor. “Good evening, and welcome to the Portside Hotel,” she said, her tone professional but warm, a hint of curiosity in her dark eyes. “I’m Selene, the manager here. May I have your name for check-in?” She handed over a sleek key card, glancing up with a polite smile, ready to make a first impression that was as flawless as the view of the harbor just beyond the lobby windows. They were busier than usual but that was because of Valentine's Day and the Mardi Gras.
Where: Lux Speed Dating
Who: Nova and ? (Boys and girls welcome)
Nova had been buried in schoolwork for the last month. She hadn't had time to go out with friends or to find anything to do other than projects and labs and work so she thought a day at speed dating would be fun. It wasn't like Nova was looking too desperately into dating. Just some fun. She wasn't looking for the epic romance her parents had. It was cute and sweet but she was too young. She just wanted some fun and enjoyment now and if she decided to settle down later well that was fine. "So other than coming down to Lux what's your favorite activity to do when you have free time." She asked smiling at the person sitting across from her as she sipped her daquiri.
Kasey stands behind the ticket counter, her headset slightly askew and a big, cheerful grin on her face. The arcade is alive with flashing lights and the faint sounds of 8-bit tunes. She waves as you approach, bouncing on the balls of her feet with excitement.
“Hey there! Welcome to Arcade Paradise! You picked the perfect day to stop by—today’s our Valentine’s Day special, which means two-for-one game play tickets! That’s double the fun for you and… well, whoever you brought along!”
She slides a stack of tickets across the counter, her eyes twinkling mischievously.
“So, what’s it gonna be—classic claw machines, some old-school racing, or are we going full-on rhythm game showdown? Trust me, today’s the day to win big… and maybe even snag a little extra prize for your Valentine.”
Morgana shifted her weight from one foot to the other, glancing at the small pizza shop through the window. The warm scent of melted cheese and tomato sauce drifted out every time the door opened. “I hope they didn’t forget the heart-shaped ones…” she muttered under her breath, tugging her jacket tighter around her shoulders. Her fingers tapped nervously against the counter as she scanned the little line of people ahead. Any second now, she’d be carrying those little hearts home—and she could already picture the grins on everyone’s faces. "What about you? Did you get some the heart shaped pizzas?"
Danica Kahn wiped her hands on a crisp white towel, stepping back to admire the careful arrangement of rose petals along the center of the long, gleaming banquet table. The soft clink of glassware and the subtle aroma of aged wine filled the air of the Wine & Dine, just hours before the Valentine’s Day gala. She was making sure every detail was perfect—from the flickering candles to the polished silverware—but a movement by the entrance caught her attention.
She straightened, brushing a stray lock of hair from her face, and gave a warm, professional smile.
“Good evening,” she said, her voice smooth but approachable. “Can I help you with something?”
As we wrap up our snowstorm event, we’ve cultivated some activities for the month of February leading into March’s activity check! ( Now- March 15 )
This event will run as optional back ground fanfare for you and your characters to enjoy should you wish to participate!
With Mardi Gras coinciding with Valentine’s Day this year, we’ve decided to do a fun little mashup mash up of sweetheart & Mardi Gras activities! You’ll find all of those below the cut!
Please use the hash tags: turtlebay.event , turtlebay.valentines , turtlebay.mardigras for event starts and threads!
Sweethearts, palentines, valentines! :
Gala at Wine & Dine will be hosting an outdoor event for couples, single peeps.
Speed dating at Lux every tuesday and thursday throughout the month of February
Turtlebay newspaper is accepting submissions for “sweethearts.” Spotlight! Share your love story with with us for a chance to be featured during the month of February!
Activities: Poem submissions and providing and kids coloring sheets- winning poems will be featured - candy and cash prizes awarded!
The Downton diner will have a speciality sweetheart’s drink and food menu
Heart shaped pizza and desserts from our very own downtown pizzeria
Inked tattoos will be offering a Friday the 13th tattoo flash sale
Buds in bloom will be offering a build your own bouquet for just seven dollars!
Two for one game play tickets at arcade paradise on select nights in February
Sunniside drive in will be showing classic romcoms with popcorn and a drink for just five dollars on select week nights
The book nook will have free card decorating!
Mardi Gras! :
Mardi Gras Parade celebration! The streets of downtown will come alive for an all day celebration featuring live music, art, street vendors, beads, king cake, gumbo and maybe crawdaddies!
Mardi Gras celebration at Envy Nightclub hosted by Nicholas Stewart & Thaddeus
The town council is accepting float submissions from local businesses! Let us know if you want your character or business to take part! Be that in providing a float for the parade or throwing beads and candy from one!
The downtown diner will be serving up fresh beignets all throughout the month!
Paws up for Gras! Healing paws will be offering discounted and free services for animals in need
Safe haven will be offering animal safe dye during the parade event if you want your furry friends to look festive!
Pretty cold ice cream is going to be serving special beignet and king cake ice cream flavors throughout the month of February
Visionary haven will be hosting an art exhibit during the season - taking submissions from local artists to display their works
