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  1. #11
    Star's Avatar
    Status
    (Entertainment)
    Status
    (News Media)
    New Identity
    (Jack Hoyle)
    Nimbus

    The Mirage: Star appears translucent with overlapping and slightly offset images of himself in different identities/disguises.
    Supernal

    1
    OCC
    2
    PRE

    Surpised? Happy? Yes. A little... strange? That, too. A little smile crept out when Avis appeared. Fist bump? Hug? Was there a protocol? He would have jumped on a folder with instructions.

    "Hey."

    He went casual, following her lead. But he totally noticed where she sat.

    "We're, umm..."

    Then the other taxi must have arrived, because there was... everyone. "Hey, hi, hello." His head bobbed and hand waved.

    Okay. Get it together.

    "Ummm, okay! Let's, uh, do intros? This is Aurum, Faye, Elle*, and, uh, Eric. He's with Elle, who, uh, I know from work. I met Faye and Aurum at the park. Earlier. Like, just met them. And, they're, uh, you know." He pointed to his eyes, two finger Stooges style. "So, ummm, I invited them to Rage, where we ran into Elle and Eric. And now we're here."

    Totally Not Over Explaining.

    "And, everyone, this is Avis. She, ummm,"
    What. She's what. "She's, uh, roommates. With Aspen and Zoey and me." More.

    His eyes skittered over to Avis with a curious look. He wasn't sure what to say. Then he turned back towards everyone.

    "Sooooooo. Anyway! I was just going to get the first round? And maybe sign up. To sing. So you all, all right, nice work, have drinks already. So, ummmm, go sign up? And, Zoey, like I would ever do that. Anyway. Hey, you. Glad you made it, legit glad," he turned back to Avis. "Drink? Water? Tea? And, good. I'm good. And Zoey got her job."

    OK. Everyone was introduced. Maybe this wouldn't be all weird, like at the Rage. Or all weird, period. Why was this weird?

    *
    Nimbus in MiniSheet 2. Cloaked spells, no overt magical res. Scrut for deets.
    '...Watch With Glittering Eyes...'
    - Roald Dahl

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  3. #12
    Avis's Avatar
    Avis
    Avis

    Vulgar: Color drains from the immediate area and depth perception becomes temporarily skewed, everything seeming to draw in uncomfortably close, making rooms smaller and all but distant objects seem in reach.
    Vice: Color drains from Avis and her facial features seem indistinct and grainy, as though her identity is growing less defined.
    Virtue: Colors appear more vibrant and everything seems to become grander in scale.
    Merits

    2
    PRE

    A nod and a brief wave was given to the crowd that had showed up just after she'd arrived. Aurum earned brief eye contact and the hint of a smile, the others just got a brief once over. Particularly Faye. Yeah, that bristling thing attached to her spine sure woke up when Avis saw her. Thankfully there wasn't a lot of time to dwell on it amid the flurry of conversation that followed.

    "Uh-m. No?"
    she replied to Zoey, looking confused before turning to Asp. "And yeah, I'm good. Night's been good. Thanks for the invite."

    Star earned another quizzical look when he fumbled through introductions and then tried to get the Karaoke ball rolling. Was he ok? Blabbing himself into word-traps wasn't really out of the ordinary for Star, but this was like a whole new level of flustered. Maybe he'd had a lot to drink back at the Rage? Wait, no, there had been a look involved. Well, whatever. This was just a regular night. Well, not a regular night, but it wasn't that kind of night. Just a social night. Not a time to worry about looks or what might nor might not have happened at the Rage or in an abandoned train tunnel.

    "Um. Yeah. I'm glad I came too. And really? You got the job? Well, shit, we've gotta celebrate sometime," Avis said, looking between Star and Zoey.
    "Aw-Vee". Pres 2 (Moody). Mastigos, Adamantine Arrow. Trace of a Cajun accent.
    Defense: 8. 3 cloaked spells. Phone (pot 6), Belt (pot 5), Self (pot 2 +3) Spell tolerance: 1/3, Accumulation: 3/7

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  5. #13
    J


    She stumbles over from her stop in the Ladies' room on the way in to catch the introductions.

    "Eric isn't with me," she says intimating that she's not brought him around or anything, "but he is part of the larger club it looks like." She looks for a waiter and picks up a book with the song list. "So who's singing first?"

    She flips through the pages not stopping anyplace in particular, but browses like she might in a record store taking more time looking at some pages than others. Because who needs a whole page of songs just by the Eagles? Terrible. At least they have Springsteen. She idly wonders why anyone would have believed The Boss and Lady Gaga would have done a duet, but people have terrible taste and listen to Lady Gaga anyway.

    "Maybe someone sing something from the 80s. Or is it too early for a little Vapors?"
    Nous, Enchantress of the Guardians of the Veil, Acanthus Councilor


  6. #14
    E
    Ermac

    No one else was stepping up to sing after all that talk at The Rage. The Libertine didn't care at this point. It was time to have some fun.

    Eric stepped up to the stage and selected his song. If he was going to make a fool of himself - as that was the whole point of karaoke - he was going do a damn good job of it.

    A classic song from the 80's.

      3 successes. -1 Willpower. Yes Ermac is that vain.
    Date Action Roll Result
    2014-07-29 20:59:08 Ermac rolls 4 to Sing (Presence - 1 untrained Expression + Willpower) (10 Again, WillPower) 7, 9, 8, 8 3 successes

  7. #15
    Aurora's Avatar
    Aurora
    Spells
    Striking Looks
    (Riveting)
    Presence
    (Confident)
    Fame
    (Entertainment)
    Madison Cross
    (Sleeper ID)
    Gnosis
    Aurora
    Aurora

    Dedicated Magical Tool

    Multicolored copper bracelet with intricate loops winding around her right wrist.
    Nimbus

    The sweet, fragrant smells of roses mixed with lilacs emanate from her as she casts magic. The scent intensifies, bordering on intoxicating, when Life magic is cast. When Aurora casts Vulgar magic, the scent takes a nasty turn, to the putrid, nauseating odor of a rotting corpse. The stronger the magic, the more those around want to retch at the smell.
    Monthly Spells

    Monthly spells done on character sheet.


    Pulse of the Living World[POT 6]
    Organic Resilience[POT 6]
    (PrP Treasure Hunt)

    Active Spells: 1/6
    [Detect Substance]Bone
    Personal Spells: 2/3
    Vulgar:
    Mana:6/8
    WP:3

    2
    FAME
    +1
    SL
    4
    PRE

    Since Zoey seemed to be playing nice, Faye decided to play nice as well. Who knows, Zoey could have just been having a bad night after all.

    She smirks as sourpuss threatened Jack, then looks to Zoey and smiles, “Me too, I would have hated to miss out on people singing.” She replied with a laugh.

    “Good to see you again Aspen.”
    Replied the Enchantress with a smile.

    As Jack introduced the new face, another friendly smile is directed her way, “Hi Avis, nice to meet you.”

    At the mention of him buying the first round, “You can get the first round if I can get the second round.” She said with a raise of her beer. Seemed fair enough, and to be honest, she felt a little bad about how things went at Rage.

    An eyebrow was raised as Elle said point blank Eric wasn’t with her. Ok…duly noted, she thinks and sips her beer. Then there was a nod of her head, “The 80s seems like a great place to start, lots of great music from that era.” At least, in her opinion.

    She looks up, a little surprised as Eric went right up to the stage, picked his song, and sang it. Actually, it wasn’t that bad, geeky guy can sing!

    She flashes him a smile and claps her hands, “Way to go Eric!” She praised.

    At that point she will find the signup sheet and add her name. After all, she wanted to get a healthy buzz going before she stepped onto the stage. Suspension…sword swallowing…and playing with fire on stage were one thing. Singing…that required a different form of confidence.

    Name added, she bounces back to the table and finds an empty seat. Looking to Zoey and raising her beer, “Congrats on the job!” she says, remembering Jack had mentioned it.

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  9. #16
    Zodiac's Avatar

    "Zoey"
    Sheet

    If her messenger bag has been mentioned, Zoey is carrying an old leatherbound journal, two bottles of gatorade and a waterbottle, a change of clothing, a second small pistol, a couple of snacks and a variety of miscellaneous objects. Don't question a woman's purse.

    1
    PRE

    There were a few moments where she simply remained quiet, watching Star with an expression of distinct curiousity. What on earth was up with him? That was... worse than usual. Her gaze flickered briefly to Avis again, before she looked at Asp with a rather questioning look. She couldn't have been the only person to notice that, right...?

    Sighing a little to herself and shaking her head, she offered a tentative smile to others. "... thank you," Zoey responded to the congratulations, though she did somewhat wish she'd been able to tell Avis herself... ah well. It was what it was. Her hands tucked themselves into her lap as she gazed about the room a moment, before giving a rather blank expression. Did... were they just Rick Roll'd?

    That was a hell of a way to start up a karaoke session.

      2sux Empathy Check Star. S'up?
    Date Action Roll Result
    2014-07-30 18:42:59 Zodiac rolls 3 to S'up Star? (Wits+Empathy) (10 Again) 9, 6, 10, 1 2 successes

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  11. #17
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    Asp

    "Good to see you all found us okay," Asp said as Star introduced everyone. She smiled at Faye as she did as an acknowledgment of her direct greeting. "Nice spot, huh? I'm super psyched to see you sing, Jack. You should go Daft." Wink. She could totally imagine him singing Harder Better Faster Stronger in a badass robot voice.

    She caught Zoey's look, and peered over at Star for a moment before shrugging to the Mastigos. Hmm. What was going on?

    Eric totally earned a round of applause as he started up the Rick Roll. Asp sang unashamedly along from her seat! It was karaoke, after all. Why not? "NevergonnaGIVEYOUUP! NevergonnaLETYOUDOWN! NevergonnarunaarrouuunndandDESERTYOU!" She gave Ermac a big smile and thumbs up. He was trying so hard, but it was pretty awesome.

    "So. Elle. I've seen you around, but don't think we've had a chance to talk, really. Thanks for the drink earlier. How you doing? Enjoying Sacramento?" She settled an elbow on the table, propping her chin up on her hand comfortably as she gazed upon the Guardian.

    Hopefully her first day was better than Asp's.

  12. #18
    Star's Avatar
    Status
    (Entertainment)
    Status
    (News Media)
    New Identity
    (Jack Hoyle)
    Nimbus

    The Mirage: Star appears translucent with overlapping and slightly offset images of himself in different identities/disguises.
    Supernal

    1
    OCC
    2
    PRE

    Hands went up in a defensive gesture. Whoops. So Nous and Clark weren't like that. No bigs. C'mon, yo. Buttons don't undo themselves. Whatever. When Clark bounced off to hit the stage without another word? Okay. Definitely not together. Anyway. Stop. Stop being weird. Just. Chill.

    Oh. Noes. Rick. Rolled. He did not, but oh, yes, he did. Clark wins.

    Laughing, he nodded to Faye. "Sure? But, uh, think you're getting cheated since you three already got yours." Urgh. Avis must have missed his question. No. Big. Deal.

    A curious was given to Zoey. What? There's nothing to see here.*

    "Daft, huh? I was thinking, maybe, something else... harder and faster, though? I'm in." He grinned, then went off to the bar while Eric finished his little jam. He almost said it. An Adrian song. Didn't, though. Because uncool.

    Not too shabby! But Eric didn't look like he was having much fun up there. Whatevs. Maybe he was serenading Nous. He tossed his name on the list, then rounded up the drinks. Avis? Water. And tea. Himself? Water. And limes. Two patrons. More beers. It took two trips. Yes, his hands were magic, but they weren't that magic.

    By the time that was all done, Eric was finished. Show. Time. No sappy stuff, yo. Well. Overly sappy. Everything open for interpretation, right? He'd thought about Journey --trains, potato-- but nah. And stages? Never bothered him. He even had a little showmanship skills. Just never any stage presence. Time for a classic, but with a little twist. He offered Eric a fist bump as they passed. Props for the Rick Roll, yo.

    Let's do it.

      5 Successes omgwtf, * Zoey = Denied
    Date Action Roll Result
    2014-07-31 15:49:18 Star rolls 4 to Little Toy Shop (PRE 1 + Express 4) -- the other 4 dice (10 Again) 10, 6, 2, 8, 10, 8 4 successes
    2014-07-31 15:46:47 Star rolls 1 to Little Toy Shop (PRE 1 + Express 4) (10 Again) 8 1 success
    2014-07-31 15:39:08 Star rolls 7 to Get It Together Manip + Sub (10 Again) 2, 3, 1, 2, 8, 9, 9 3 successes


    The Soundcloud link is the version by 7 Seconds, which is exactly how I imagine Star doing it :)
    Nimbus in MiniSheet 2. Cloaked spells, no overt magical res. Scrut for deets.
    '...Watch With Glittering Eyes...'
    - Roald Dahl

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  14. #19
    Yog-Sothoth's Avatar

    Victoria Stamford
    Fisher

    Presence ••
    Adamantine Arrow Status •
    Victoria Stamford

    "Hey Congrats girl," Aurum sincerely said to Zoey in response to her job success.

    The goth sat quietly watching the others interact with one another and she just quietly worked through her drinks. She finished up her first one while Eric is singing. However, when she realized he rick roll'd them she choked on her drink and apparently tried to laugh and cough at the same time. When he was finished she congratulated him honestly along with the others, because the boy actually pulled it off pretty well.

    Then when Star got up to sing he totally hit a home run with his performance. He can sing and dance up a storm, but he seems socially awkward and yet seriously popular. What's up with him? The Moros thought to herself.

    "Wow, great job there."
    she said truly impressed with the virtuoso's performance. She really didn't want to be the one to follow up that performance, but she finished up her second drink and then stood up.

    "Fuck it, lets get this over with," she said as she made her way up to sing. With a dramatic sigh she began her song. At least it was a song that that easy enough for the counter-cultural cybergoth to channel some Joan Jett.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9VSGPmkUc0

    1 success to Bad Reputation
    Fisher: Shaman of The Adamatine Arrow,
    5'8", tan, lean with long black hair and brown eyes. ||Presence: 2
    Supernal Vision / Organic Resilience, and Mana 5/11, WP 5/5.


  15. #20
    J


    "A drink is sometimes just a drink. To get drunk. They're awesome, and you're welcome."

    She slapped the binder with all the karaoke songs shut with a snap.

    "Sacramento is a lot like the rest of California. Hot and without an actual beach. I wish there were a beach. There's a job, and that makes a difference. Really there's more than just a job. There are apparently lots of jobs that need completing."

    She could be talking about any number of things. Zoey just got a job. The consilium needs fixing. There are potential veil breaches everywhere. There's so much disorganization the Seers should have already won. Star needs lessons in manners. Any number of jobs that need doing. Is she talking about all, some, or none? At the end of the breath it doesn't really matter.

    "So who's singing next? Me? Goodie."

    She jumps up on stage and starts belting out a song from the current generation. Singing on key be damned. She's drunk and cares about as much as there is space between the two wings on a fly. So, nearly not at all. She's terrible, terrible and perfect at Karaoke. She might even make the Japanese proud with the verve with which she sings off key.

    "But we are never ever ever ever getting back together!"

    She stops at the bar to get another martini before plopping herself back in her seat.

    Nous, Enchantress of the Guardians of the Veil, Acanthus Councilor


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