Caritas: Open

[karaoke-lizard.livejournal.com]

The Bar is open and the music is playing.

Come on in and get a drink and sing a little tune...


[ETA: For those of you attending Parker's B-Day party, it is here in a Private Room]

Comments

Bar:

[karaoke-lizard.livejournal.com]

Get your drink on...

ID's not necessary

Re: Bar:

[strongestgirl.livejournal.com]

Pippi walks up to the bar and sees a very snazzy dresser with his back to her.

"Excuse me... Um, I'm heere about a party for Par..ker? And do you have sas-perella?"

Re: Bar:

[karaoke-lizard.livejournal.com]

Lorne turns around and gives the girl with crazy pigtails a winning smile. "Hey there cutie! One Sas-perella coming up. If you're looking for the party it's right over there in the private room.

Lorne points over to where the private room is. (http://www.livejournal.com/users/karaoke_lizard/4289.html)

"By the way my name is Krevlornswath of the Deathwok Clan. Everybody calls me Lorne though. Is this your first time to Caritas?"

Re: Bar:

[fates_jaye]

[Ping.]

Re: Bar:

[jarodpretends.livejournal.com]

Jarod climbed up on one of the bar stools, put two wrapped (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0757303552/qid=1136510516/sr=8-2/ref=pd_bbs_2/104-6534029-3095138?n=507846&s=books&v=glance) boxes (http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/plush/778d/) on the bar, and glanced around for Parker, who wasn't there yet.

Re: Bar:

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker comes in, bouncing on her toes, and sits down next to Jarod, rubbing her hands. "Hi! For meeee?"

Re: Bar:

[chasingangela]

Roaming away from Parker's party for the moment, Angela goes up to the bar.

She isn't quite sure why this is her job.

"Um. Tino? I think we need more seltzer in the back room, and we're out of rum."

Re: Bar:

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

Cameron's early at the bar for Parker's birthday party. He's clutching piece of paper and is mouthing words softly. He really wishes he could be drunk for this, but he promised.

Re: Bar:

[aroseintime.livejournal.com]

Rose walks in Caritas and glances around. She hopes she's at the right place.

Re: Bar:

[cantgetnorelief.livejournal.com]

Anders, who's taken the time to get all cleaned up tonight just to shut Archie up in case he's here, heads into Caritas hand in hand with Cally (as usual) and eyes the bar speculatively. "Think it's worth a try, coach?" he asks her.

Re: Bar:

[psi16.livejournal.com]

Entering the room, Lyta feels the buzz of humanity all around and smiles. She had spent the better part of the day organizing her things, ruminating over her roommate issues, and attempting to find clothes suitable for an evening out. Having settled on her old standard -- black slacks and black fitted top -- she is glad to put an end to the solitude of the day. She readjusts the fingers of her gloves and moves over to the bar.

Re: Bar:

[nadiathesaint]

Nadia hears the music of Caritas wandering through town and decides to pop in for a bit, just to see what's going on. She remembers Marty mentioning the name at the end of his tour, but can't remember what he'd said about it.

Well, she'll find out.

She heads to the bar first thing, carefully keeping her face bored and her walk confident. She leans against it, watching to get the bartender's attention.

It's been a long two days, and she wants a beer.

Re: Bar:

[bens-mikey.livejournal.com]

After a long day of rearranging the Emporium, Michael brings his family into Caritas for a little relaxing.

Re: Bar:

[autolycus-kot.livejournal.com]

Autolycus wandered up to the bar and ordered his usual whiskey. "Evening Lorne."

Re: Bar:

[upforachase.livejournal.com]

Cordelia was freaking bored, sitting in an empty dorm room when everyone was at a birthday party. She hadn't even met Parker yet, though, so didn't feel totally comfortable crashing the party.

Instead, Cordy walks down to Caritas and takes a seat at the bar. There are a few people in there, so hopefully she won't be bored to tears. Time to see if this place checks ID.

Re: Bar:

[professor-lyman.livejournal.com]

Josh walked into what he thought was a bar.

He had been half-right.

Karaoke wasn't his thing, but there appeared to be alcohol.

He walked up to the bar and took a seat.

Re: Bar:

[fates_jaye]

From the doorway of the party room, Jaye screams over the musicL "YO! FRIENDS OF PARKIE! CAKE!"

Re: Bar:

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

The Tick walked into Caritas with a mission in mind. Get Lockheed drinking enough so that he loses track of the dead duck. It was a dangerous mission and one that he wasn't proud of, but it was his best shot at a happy ending for everyone.

"Hello! I'll have a milk, Lockheed will have his usual!" He leaned in and added in a whisper, "Make it a double."

Re: Bar:

[pubkeeper.livejournal.com]

Spike finally decided to check out the place that was stealing all his business and took a seat at the bar and ordered a beer.

He scowled at pretty much everyone around him.

Lounge:

[karaoke-lizard.livejournal.com]

Sit back and watch the people sing...

Stage:

[karaoke-lizard.livejournal.com]

Get up and Sing!

Re: Lounge:

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

At Parker's request, and he's seriously starting to wonder how the hell she's getting him to do this so much, Cameron climbs on stage. He talks to the band for a moment and they start playing the tune to The Smiths' Unhappy Birthday. It's a cheery tune, but when he starts singing, the lyrics are all different.

I've come to wish you a grand birthday
I've come to wish you a grand birthday
Because you're Parkie
And you’re fly
And if you should ask
everyone says you’re
like apple pie
(yes apple pie)
Loved and held
And some may say
You’re usually a bit scary
That’s what we like
You’re supposed to be this way?
I say "Yes, and then I sing this song"
And: "May the years be full
And rich like tonight"
I've come to wish you a grand birthday
I've come to wish you a grand birthday
Because you're Parkie
And you’re fly
And if you should ask
everyone says you’re
like apple pie
(yes apple pie)
Loved and held
And some may say
You’re usually a bit scary
That’s what we like
You’re supposed to be this way?
I said "Yes"
And then I sang Dean Martin
So, drink, drink, drink
And be gay tonight
For our favourite Parkie
For our favourite Parkie
For our favourite Parkie
For our favourite Parkie
For our favourite Parkie

Re: Stage:

[pyramid-is-life.livejournal.com]

Soon after Cam leaves the stage, Kara walks up there, grinning. She grabs the mic and says, "This is my Very Special Birthday Present to you, Parker. It took a lot of work to prepare this. I hope you appreciate it." She gives her a wink and starts.

Maureen
It's hard to explain
I'm never going to see you again
And you'll never meet my new friends
Maureen, I miss you
I just can't explain
I'm never going to see you again
I wish you could meet my new friends

Walking along the subway listening to
Loving you is easy acapella
You were a souped-up car in that rent-a-go-kart town
And I miss you, Maureen

We're as thick as thieves

Maureen Maureen
Remember when my mother said to me
Sade don't you come home to late
Till you're back I stay awake

And Maureen
With the boys you could tell at a glance
You'd say he looks good
Let'd hope he can dance
Wicky wacky party to the..

Where are we going tonight
And what will you be wearing
Shone like a souped-up car in that rent-a-go-kart town
And I miss you Maureen, I miss you girl

You were my best friend
I'm never going to see you again, maureen
And you'll never meet my new friends
You really were a pearl in my world, maureen

Maureen
It's hard to explain
You'll never call round to see me again
You'll never meet my new friends

Never meet my new friends
Never meet my new friends
Never meet my new friends


Finishing, Kara takes a bow and scampers off stage.

Re: Stage:

[overlord-zordon.livejournal.com]

Zordon was not bored. After over ten thousand years, boredom becomes irrelevant. This was not why he had sent Alpha 5 to Caritas at all, despite the fact that this particular feed was running on the Viewing Globe at this very moment.

No, it was simply that Alpha had noticed earlier today that it was a student's birthday. That, combined with all the to-do in the dorms as people got ready to go to her party, had given Zordon the idea to send Alpha along as an envoy, if you will, to send birthday greetings on his behalf. It was the most he could do as a gesture, really, not being able to go himself.

Alpha 5 clambered up onto the stage on his awkward mechanical legs, took the microphone, and announced, "Ay-yi-yi! Dean Zordon sends birthday greetings to Miss Maureen Parker!"

Clearing his throat -- which sounded disturbingly like the sound one got when rattling a bucket full of loose nuts and bolts, but pitched much higher -- he began to sing.

Once a year we celebrate
With stupid hats and plastic plates
The fact that you were able to make
Another trip around the sun

And the whole clan gathers round
And gifts and laughter do abound
And we let out a joyful sound
And sing that stupid song

Happy birthday!
Now you're one year older!
Happy birthday!
Your life still isn't over!
Happy birthday!
You did not accomplish much
But you didn't die this year
I guess that's good enough

So let's drink to your fading health
And hope you don't remind yourself
The chance of finding fame and wealth
Decrease with every year

Does it feel like you're doing laps
And eating food and taking naps
And hoping that someday perhaps
Your life will hold some cheer

Happy birthday!
What have you done that matters?
Happy birthday!
You're starting to get fatter
Happy birthday!
It's downhill from now on
Try not to remind yourself
Your best years are all gone

If cryogenics were all free
Then you could live like Walt Disney
And live for all eternity
Inside a block of ice

But instead your time is set
This is the only life you get
And though it hasn't ended yet
Sometimes you wish it might

Happy birthday!
You wish you had more money
Happy birthday!
Your life's so sad it's funny
Happy birthday!
How much more can you take?
But your friends are hungry
So just cut the stupid cake

Happy birthday!
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday, dear...
*random calling out of names, including Ralph, Bill, Ralph Kramden,
Skippy, the bush kangaroo, and the b-b-b-b-b-bu-bu-bu- that leads into
"Dangerous"*

Back at the Command Center, Zordon was most definitely not laughing at the sight in the Viewing Globe as Alpha flailed his way off the stage.

[OOC: Lyrics to the Arrogant Worms' "The Happy Happy Birthday Song" courtesy of sing365.com.]

Re: Stage:

[strongestgirl.livejournal.com]

Pippi gets up on stage with a soda that has a straw and a little umbrella in it. She toasts both Parker and Lorn.


I'm broke but I'm happy
I'm poor but I'm kind
I'm short but I'm healthy, yeah
I'm high but I'm grounded
I'm sane but I'm overwhelmed
I'm lost but I'm hopeful baby

What it all comes down to
Is that everything's gonna be fine fine fine
I've got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is giving a high five

I feel drunk but I'm sober
I'm young and I'm underpaid
I'm tired but I'm working, yeah
I care but I'm restless
I'm here but I'm really gone
I'm wrong and I'm sorry baby

What it all comes down to
Is that everything's gonna be quite alright
I've got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is flicking a cigarette
And what it all comes down to (my friends)
Is that I haven't got it all figured out just yet
I've got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is giving the peace sign

I'm free but I'm focused
I'm green but I'm wise
I'm hard but I'm friendly baby
I'm sad but I'm laughing
I'm brave but I'm chickenshit
I'm sick but I'm pretty baby

And what it all boils down to
Is that no one's really got it figured out just yet
I've got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is playing the piano
And what it all comes down to my friends
Is that everything's just fine fine fine
I've got one hand in my pocket
And the other one is hailing a taxi cab