#xoevent

[crespocynthia]

Cythinia stood near the bar with a flute of Champagne in one hand and her cellphone in the other. Scrolling through social media, she rolled her eyes in annoyance as she scanned through the many posts. “Okay, if one more person makes another stupid cliche New Years themed post—like ‘new year new me’—I swear I’m gonna lose my shit.” She thought aloud.

[ofcaspicn]

stepping back into the ballroom after already having popped out during the first ten minutes of the party to have a cigarette, caspian was trying to rein in the feeling of panic clustering inside him like an itch he just couldn’t scratch. he was supposed to be having fun. he was supposed to be taking his mind off everything, and yet instead he found himself scrambling to pick up the pieces and secure a sense of normality back to his life before midnight. but he was an actor. even if he didn’t feel okay in the slightest, he made a living off playing make-believe and this was one evening of pretending that he had to stomach. as his shoulder brushed roughly off that of the person beside him he piled on the charm as he would have done at parties in years past. as if everything were normal. “y’know, if you wanted to sweep me off my feet you could have just asked.”

[ohgiulia-saved-blog]

Sitting alone at a table, Giulia took a moment to fix her hair and outfit before bringing her third glass of wine up to her lips, finishing what was left of it. Her eyes scanned around the room for someone that she knew but she wasn’t particularly close with many people lately. Nevertheless, she was optimistic that the event could be an opportunity for her to make a few more friends. Getting up, she went to the bar for another glass. “So,” She hummed out softly. “How are you enjoying the festivities?” She asked the person beside her. 

[ancstasiia]

valentine’s day had never been on ana’s favorite holiday list, perhaps because it was so close to her birthday that the two were always lumped together. but as she had gotten older she enjoyed a few tropes about the overly sappy holiday, namely how people just decorated with hearts for everything. “hey, i guess you could say i can wear my hear on my cleave tonight,” ana joked as she held up two big paper hearts over her chest. “y’know like sleeve but instead it’s cleave. wow i can’t believe i had to explain that to you now it’s not funny anymore.” she let out an exasperated sigh to the person she was talking to and turned to someone near by and asked, “you got it right?”

[xoxogossiphq]

EVENT –

[sms] hello, upper east siders. it’s me, gossip girl. i’m looking forward to seeing you all at the valentine’s day benefit. as you know, yearly tradition brings the romantic date auction. traditionally, upper east siders are forced into it by their willful parents, hoping to entice them to a suitable match, but this year, i’m playing. which means you are too. if your parents couldn’t pony up, i made a donation in your name. if you don’t like your date, that’s too bad. better go & send me five interesting things you learned about the other person or i’ll have to share something that i’ve learned about you. xoxo, gossip girl.

please read the details below and like this post if your characters can/will participate in the date auction.

it’s an ostentatious night of smiling for the cameras, free drinks, and wondering who your secret date is going to be. the valentine’s day benefit is notorious for it’s decadence – it’s a classy, beautiful way to kick off the month of february, hosted by the whitney committee and the proceeds go to the new york city historical society. anyone who’s anyone will be there and the pressure is on, however, the cipriani 42nd street ballroom is known for more than it’s opulence and gastby-inspired colors – there’s a fair amount of hidden corridors, closets, and hallways that come with being a restored victorian ballroom. normally, any upper east sider would take advantage of this to cause some mischief, but will it be the same with gossip girl’s eyes on everyone?

gossip girl has stirred up some valentine’s day drama by throwing her hand into the yearly valentine’s benefit to keep things interesting. those who wouldn’t normally participate (their parents wouldn’t make them or they’re from brooklyn) are being pushed into it for the excitement – and to keep their secrets from getting revealed. the benefit itself will take place on the dash from thursday, january 31 at 4pm est, to thursday, february 7 at 4pm est (this could be extended or cut depending on the speed of the dash.) 

dates will be released halfway through the event on monday, february 4th. from there, you can plan with your partner what they’ll do for their valentine’s day date. the dates are separate, closed threads that you do with your partner and they take place during the week following the benefit. your muse must send gossip girl their five things by february 14th, otherwise she’ll tell all. you can do this through the submit feature on this account.

if you have any questions, please let us know. here’s a brief timeline to help you out:

thursday, january 31, 4pm est: event begins!

monday, february 4: secret dates are announced!

thursday, february 7, 4pm est: event ends!

thursday, february 14th: five things list is due!

can i still continue old threads on the dash?

yes, if they are pre-plotted threads that need to be continued for character development (or if your muse is just flowing for them).

can i continue event threads after the event?

only if they are important to your character’s plot/pre-plotted. 

when can we start our date threads?

the day that they are announced (feb 4)

[sebvalmcnt]

sebastian couldnt wait to bring in the new year with a bang –– surely he had all sorts of things up his sleeve for 2019 but as of right now he was pretty happy to be here, getting probably the most drunk than he’s ever been. his eyes scanned the dance floor, seeing a lot of familiar faces that he’d get to once he made his way around ––– waiting for the chance he could do a champagne shower. he felt someone move next to him, looking over he nods his head, “ hey. “

[ohaugusst]

excusing himself from the running commentary of what a great year he’d had from his peers, august found himself enjoying the moment of solitude as he sat on one of the steps of a great staircase, taking occasional swigs from a bottle of champagne that he had cradled in his lap. as someone approached he threw them a small, sad, smile. “are you here to make me come out of hiding?”

[ofmikaelas-blog]

IT  WAS  HARD  TO  KEEP  UP  WITH  APPEARANCES .   at  least  that’s  been  the  story  thus  far .   if  it  were  up  to  mikaela ,   she  most  certainly  wouldn’t  be  here .   the  plan  was  in  motion   --   someone  got  her  here ,   now  she  wants  to  know  why ,   this  of  all  things ,   was  part  of  their  plan .   it’d  be  easy  to  get  out ,   but  at  what  cost ?   it  would  make  for  a  good  story  one  day ,   yes ,   but  it’s  just  too  bad  it  was  dreadfully  boring  thus  far .   face  sours  as  she  looks  over  at  the  other ,   wondering  just  how  long  it’d  take  before  something  good  happened   ---   something  worth  her  time .   ‘   i’m  starting  to  remember  exactly  why  i  protested  against  my  parents  when  they’d  sign  me  up  for  this  shit .   ’   brows  furrow  the  moment  as  she  finishes  off  her  glass  of  wine .   ‘   the  drama  free  zone  that’s  happening  kinda  feels  a  little  too  good  to  be  true ,   doesn’t  it ?   ’   that  being  said ,   she’s  silently  waiting  for  the  other  shoe  to  drop ,   eyes  scanning  the  room  in  hopes  that  something  will  cause  a  spark  to  ignite  everyone ,   hopefully  sooner  rather  than  later .

(    *    & .    ---    OPEN  STARTER