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[right][sub][code]C H A R I T Y   L U N C H E O N[/code][/sub][img]///[/img][/right][right][color=black][sup][sup]________________________________________________________________________________[/sup][/sup][/color][/right]

[code]Time: 11:00 AM - 12:10 AM
Location: Elliot Bay[/code]

	

	[color=silver]The [code]luncheon[/code] was featured in a large [code]electronic bubble[/code] floating above [code]Elliot Bay[/code]. The water was wearing a projection with sparkling lights that made it a dazzling spectacle with the occasional flare of some iridescent [code]flare-rain[/code] display. Rarely did the bay make such an appearance. 

	Inside the holographic bubble was an extravagant [code]dining hall[/code] of floating [code]cybernetic tables[/code]. The tables had a fresh whiteness all over them. The screens displaying on the table tops adorned placemats, silverware, fancy plates, and frilly napkins folded into swans. There was a centerpiece on each table — a [code]genetically modified[/code] floral arrangement that changed colors with the general ambiance.

	[code]Faux-trees[/code] with [code]plastiglass[/code] trunks stood at various locations around the hall, giving a [code]glitzy[/code], [code]clean[/code], [code]earthy[/code] feel. Whatever that meant. Inside the trunks was an iridescent art of [code]wires[/code] and [code]sparks[/code]. The trees were wearing plastiglass leaves like [code]gems[/code], and decorating those gems were [code]ornamental fruit[/code] with a scent of rose and lavender and something else to relax the attendees [code]sponsor[/code] for the event. 

	A little ways from the dining hall was a side area of large [code]tea cups[/code] with tables in the middle. The tea cups spun around in a [code]synchronized[/code] style, and many attendees were enjoying a drink on these tilting devices. Each tea cup was fashioned to some sort of decadence. They were all transparent and bejeweled with an arrangement of prosperous [code]subtly glowing[/code] flowers and gold articulating various angles and oddities to each particular ride. Rides were [code]not[/code] for free.

	Around the inside perimeter of the bubble were [code]oblong[/code] floating tables that housed various expensive items calculated for a [code]silent auction[/code]. Net runners were at work to guarantee [code]Mr. So-So[/code] his gadget and [code]Ms. What’s-her-face[/code] that emerald necklace, but no one would dare mention it.

	Some Surplus [code]magician[/code] dressed in an eccentric suit of patches and class was helping form a small crowd for those uninterested in the auction. He was making a [code]dizzying[/code] display of [code]tips and tricks[/code] with his cybernetics and augmentations. He was probably being underpaid, as a [code]charitable contribution[/code], but at least he was being paid and smiling. He was [code]accepting[/code] tips for the charity.

	Opposite of the Surplus magician was a Cybercom [code]band[/code]. They were playing some [code]jazz-type[/code] [url=https://youtu.be/baLF7y7lMUk]music[/url]. Occasionally, the music would get hip and off-beat and experimental, but mostly, it tried to stay with generically pre-AutoAmerica tunes. No one crowded around the band. People merely walked by and had a slight acknowledgement. The band blended into the backdrop nicely.

	Cybercoms in eccentrically old-fashioned servant [url=https://i.pinimg.com/564x/cd/aa/4f/cdaa4f46031b685e17221f50439831d2.jpg]outfits[/url] decorated the place as servers who held various [code]hors d'oeuvres[/code], like sushi, tempura, and sparkling [code]beverages[/code] with a glow. 

[code]Enforcers[/code] made themselves known. [code]Bodyguards[/code] graced the dining hall like the decadent ornaments on the plastiglass trees. It was obviously a place with [code]high society people[/code], and any scum who somehow got invited was not allowed to get away with blinking out of turn. The [code]hanging chandeliers[/code], dripping electronic jewels, were only an [code]extra[/code] pair of [code]eyes[/code] to maintain this [code]peaceful[/code] architecture of a social event. 

	Below the bubble were small [code]blimps[/code] that made periodic trips from the ground and to the entrance of the bubble. At the launching ramp, [code]security[/code] was tight, with invitation and barcode [code]scanning[/code], as well as [code]identity matchers[/code]. It was a meticulous process, but the entry managed to only hold a minimal line at most, with multiple blimps making their take-off at the same time. Table numbers were assigned at check-in, catered through the attendees’ barcodes. [code]Proper attire[/code] was also required, but word on the street, they were taking a lackadaisical approach with the Surplus.

	The stage of the luncheon began with everyone mingling and networking. The Surplus were somehow [code]merged[/code] with the the Netters. Whether they actually spoke to each other was up for discretion, but the [code]news[/code] was adamant to make sure [code]everyone looked like they were having fun[/code].

	About [code]one hour[/code] into the luncheon, a delightful bell ring was heard. A woman wearing a small, pink flouncy dress with a darker bow at the waist. old-fashion [url=https://i.ebayimg.com/thumbs/images/g/2vEAAOSwdMdi1Y1P/s-l300.jpg]bell[/url] from antique pre-AutoAmerica. Her pink lips were in a smile as she spoke, [color=white]“The Silent Auction is closed! Please, everyone, go to your tables and enjoy our special menu before we invite our guest speakers to make themselves known!”[/color] Her voice was just as perky as her candy sweet smile. 

	Attendees of the luncheon began shuffling towards their tables. The Cybercom waiteresses came bringing salads and filling drink orders. Coffee? Sugar? Creamer? Oh, I’m sorry, I will go bring the tea, right away. Obviously, this place was [code]too posh[/code] for Surplus, and they should be [code]counting their blessings[/code] and how much they’re willing to donate to make up for what the charity was spending to seat them. It doesn’t always make sense how these volunteer organizations run, but they seem to [code]make money[/code] and help those in need.

	[color=lavender]"I can't believe you wore s Chanel el~bee~dee to a luncheon."[/color] Bianca scoffed as she sipped on her mimosa, steaming with mind-rain dry ice. She pulled the drink from her lips, and a small touch of colored moisture clung to the glass. She shook her head and decided to change the subject towards Nekatrios and Adam, [color=lavender]"I also can't believe you still have [i]human[/i] body guards,"[/color] she said and motioned towards her cybercom. He looked like he belonged at the Luncheon, unlike Adam and Nektarios. They seemed like actors playing their part and trying to ignore the conversation.

	[color=pink]“They’re only temp~or~ra~ry,”[/color] Annie said. She giggled a little at the thought of getting a new anything. [color=pink]“Besides, my father’s old fashioned. He says it’s the way of Nintendo, to keep things classy. Besides, I’m not the one wearing last year’s Miu Miu collection. Just grow up and wear Prada, already. Like, what the hey?”[/color] Annie smirked.

	The two young women continued their banter before finally settling on taking a MetaTok hologram picture, taken by Bianca’s Cybercom. They both agreed it looked way better than the official [code]photobooth[/code] the Luncheon had to offer, despite not having the Luncheon's retro-vibes. Not soon afterwards, the two Asians took their seats alongside their three bodyguards. Their plastic perfect smiles filtered through the rest of their table's guests.

	Annie put her mimosa on the table as she took a seat next to Alejandro. [color=pink]"Wow, a Book Burner!"[/color] She looked at him as if he was a piece in the museum. Bianca made a small comment about how small he was compared to the ones she saw on MetaTok, but both agreed he was adorable. However, he to~ta~lly was not as adorable as the cute little middle schooler, also known as Executive D'alessio's son. Oh, and they remembered the days when they would accompany [i]their[/i] fathers to these types of things. [color=pink][i]Now we go at them a~lone.[/i][/color]
	 
	They greeted Edward D’alessio with their own twenty year-old flirty ways. Who knows? Maybe, they would get lucky. He [i]was[/i] still a bachelor, afterall. Plus, his son was like [i]so, so[/i] ad~or~able. [color=lavender][i]I mean, just look at his baby cheeks! Soo~ooo, cute![/i][/color]

	The last person they greeted was August "Bailey" Hawkins. [color=pink]"It's [i]sooo[/i] cute that you came, being a Surplus, and all."[/color] Annie started. It was obvious they looked at each guest as some random bystander who should appreciate the fact that they are being graced by their presence -- aside from Mr. D’alessio and his son, of course.  

	Bianca was too busy sizing-up Bailey to really tsay anything. [color=lavender][i]What was she wearing?[/i][/color] Annie's little black dress definitely was needed to offset some of the Surplus fashion sense. She hadn't thought about that until, now. In fact, she had avoided all the Surplus at the event to the best of her ability. Why was there one at [i]her[/i] table? Instead of saying anything to Bailey, Bianca looked at her Cybercom. He was dressed to the nines, not unlike Adam and Nektarios, who were being completely ignored as usual. [color=lavender]"Trent,"[/color] she toyed with his tie, [color=lavender]"MetaTok a gram of us all,"[/color] She would edit the Surplus out later.
	
[color=white]"As you wish, Bianca."[/color] Trent stood from his seat and made a small bow. He acted like one of those JPN-22 Boyfriends-For-Rent. He removed his tie pin, a Starsoft gadget. It opened several layers of itself to look like some cute hologram camera, shaped like a Hello Kitty silhouette. [color=white]"Say sushi,"[/color] his head tilted to the side in anticipation for everyone's faces to align to a faux-cheeriness.

	In all, it was clear these two bad bitches were going to try to conduct the table and not let anyone take the spotlight from them.[/color]