Thanks for your interest! This one's going to be fun.
It was the first bi-annual Hunter's Association meeting. Since Cheadle became chairman, this had been one of the many changes made. Cheadle learned from the election that there could be some serious improvement made on collaboration within the Association. She determined that once every two years, there would be a mandatory gathering of all active license holders for a variety of reasons. The consequences of one's absence were severe. Revocation of license and one hundred hours of public service were two of the many penalties threatened upon anyone who decided not to attend.
Gon and Killua found themselves in the large banquet hall, dressed to the nines, and holding strange blank, white cards that had been handed to them by Bisky at the door.
"Don't lose it or you will regret it!" She waved her finger in the air.
Both boys used Gyo on instinct and shouted in unison, "Three!"
"Good. Enjoy yourselves, boys. Tonight is going to be…special!" A mischievous giggle erupted from their trainer and the two friends simply shrugged at one another before continuing into the elaborate hall.
Killua had inspected his card and after finding nothing unique about it, he slipped it into his pocket while surveying the area for his brother. He dreaded any possible confrontation with Illumi. The last time he had seen him was in the hospital with Alluka. Gon was sniffing his card and holding it up to the light.
"Gon, let's grab that table over there."
Killua intended to make the most out of their early arrival by situating himself in an ideal place to observe the entry way. He hoped to keep a close eye on his older brother in order to avoid him.
Ging was in a bad mood. The only reason he was here was to keep his damn license. Damn Cheadle and her maternal, controlling ways! He needed access to a few more people and places before his journey to the Dark Continent, which had been in the planning phase for over a year now. This was a hateful task to him, mingling with all these people. He had never been one to enjoy socializing, and this lavish room and the dress code were signs that this was something of a party. Now some little girl was trying to make him take a card? What was this? Some sort of stupid game?
"No thanks, kid."
"It's not an option, sir. Take it," Bisky insisted through grit teeth.
Ging turned and stared her down. She returned the glare, but gave up when more Hunters had arrived.
"Why hello Ging. I was wondering what you'd look like in a suit.." Pariston Hill called to him. "I guess I'll never know!" he chuckled.
The Freecss cringed inwardly and thrust his hands deeper into his pockets as he continued to walk past. He dressed as he normally did, damnit!
"Please, ladies first." Kurapika held the door open for Palm Siberia.
Both of them had come alone and arrived at the entrance at the same time.
"Thank you." She smiled and blushed at the polite young man before walking in.
"Please take one, and do not lose it!"
Kurapika stared down at the blank white card in his hand and looked back again at the small female.
"It's important!" Bisky said in a sing song voice to the quiet blonde.
"Yo! Kurapika!" Leoria waved to the Kurta from his table. "Come on over here!"
Leorio had a woman with him, wearing an exquisite gown. Kurapika rarely paid these things much attention, but there was something about the lady's graceful poise..her neck..
Neon turned around, "Oh! Kurapika! How nice to see you again so soon!"
The blonde's insides froze and he halted momentarily. 'Neon?!' He blinked and smiled. "Neon-sama. I am surprised to see you. Are you well?" he asked politely. 'What is she doing here?'
"Hunters are allowed to bring a guest, and so Neon-san's mine!" Leorio said as if he read his friend's thoughts. He grinned and adjusted his glasses. He had done it deliberately with Kurapika's interests in mind. What are friends for? Getting each other laid. That's what.
Sometime later, the meeting had begun. Chairman Cheadle formally addressed the Hunters with words of praise and admonishment. She singled out a few individuals and bought attention to various incredible achievements as well as a few significant problems. All in all nothing terribly important was discussed and with anything but enthusiasm, Cheadle handed the microphone over to List.
"Good Evening, ladies and gentleman! Magical Beasts…" The short youthful looking blonde politely bowed. "Thank you for coming. We didn't want this gathering to be all work and no play, so we devised a little entertainment for you!" There was a low muttering from the crowd. "Now, now, don't worry, it's very simple and as soon as it's over you may leave!" Everyone seemed to like this and quieted down.
"Please take out the cards you were given upon your arrival!" List waited a moment before continuing. Sounds of chairs creaking and shuffling rippled through the room as everyone located and pulled out their little mysterious cards. "These have been given special properties with nen so it won't do any good to swap cards!" List grinned over to Bisky who winked back.
"On your card is a name. This is the person you must kiss before midnight tonight!"
"WHAT?" "This is bullsh-!" "You've got to KIDDING!" "Bastards!" Angry shouts were hurled at the blonde Hunter onstage.
He smiled and continued over the din, "If you do not kiss the person named on the card you received, there will be consequences!" The rebellious noise died down a little. "Those who fail to complete the game in the allotted time will lose their ability to use nen for twenty four hours." There was a hush. He dodged a glass. Undisturbed, List cheerfully continued, "You may all look at your cards now. The name will fade in three minutes!" There was an uproar.