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Al-Adin laughs through all the performances, even if he doesn't really understand Faith's. It's only fair to help them out, since he gave them the really hard challenge.
"Nightfall and Faith win! So you both! get one thing you want from someone else. Come talk to me later to work out details. Enjoy the Party!"
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Marcus Evan
Marcus nods in agreement. John's assessment of the situation seems spot on to him. Something needs to be done. Sooner rather than later.
"You're right. We should meet with Rick as soon as possible."
Looking at the Airtouched man on the dais, he glances back at John.
"We'll probably need to make an appointment or something."
The serious discussion is interrupted as the metal man almost blows a gasket from laughing so hard at Faith's song. Afterwards, he loudly claps his hands together to congratulate both winners.
Doctor Jack
Jack laughs at Nightfall's performance, but realizes that Rick's right... It's just not the same without a tail. The good doctor simply shakes his head at the Courtless Manikin's antics, then fetches a glass of water and a towel from the bar before walking over to Justin.
"Wow. That was possibly the most spectacularly stupid thing I've seen in a long time. Here ya go."
Despite his words, Jack gives Justin a friendly smile as he hands over the water and bar towel. He laughs once more at the Flamesiren's song, and then joins in the applause for the winners of the competition.
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Justin Kincaid
Justin accepted the towel and water, then, "Oh thanks man. Something tells me I didn't think that one through."
Once the initial burst of how stupid are you induced pain had passed, for some arcane reason he was laughing as though that was the funniest thing that could ever happen. The dirty song made it even worse. And the more he laughed, the more his eye wanted to start stinging again.
Giving his face a more thorough cleaning, he looked over at Kaito and Doctor Jack, then, "You know....it was magic after all. I made all common sense disappear with that one."
Tossing the towel over one shoulder, he began to clap for the winners. He had to admit that weird dances and dirty songs had their advantages. People were going to be talking about this Gathering for some time to come.
Juno Mantiserra
Juno had been leaning against one of the walls and giving her tail-tuft a comfort grooming when she heard everyone laugh. Despite herself, her own feline curiosity was aroused and she slipped closer to the source. Her eyes grew wide at first Nightfall's venture into burlesque, then she actually grinned when the Summer girl started singing a song that was probably just as veiled filthy as anything Russel Brand could come up with.
One had to give recognition where recognition was due. While Monty Python, viral song parodies and Jackass had their places, nothing could really top the floor show.
Smiling - because for once everyone around her was happy and not pissed off or agitated over something - the Manticoress began to applaud the winners.
Wrapping this up tomorrow so last chance to show NF and Faith some love or get into the season and make like a single Bride's Maid in her mid 30's at 2 am and grab the closest willing partner
"Yeah, well,..." she starts to answer Rick, not sure what to tell him. It's almost like that bout of singing has left her at a loss for words. Weird. "Just don't ask me to sing it every f**king time. One time deal, y'know." She follows it up with an honest-to-god wink at the bird boy. "My way of saying thanks for the help." And, like every time this happens, she gets a good comeback only after she's done talking. Binoculars, she tells herself. Shoulda told him it wasn't thought about his sex life, it was binoculars.
Al gets a small salute at his declaration. She looks around at the others who participated, offering small smiles all around to all the brave souls that had dared to try to make the birdie chirp. Just as she's locking eyes with Nightfall, however, Spartan steps up and takes her into his arms. And that seems to be just enough to break the spell. "Easy there you big f**king moron," she tells him from inside his crushing arms. Still, she returns the hug. trying to put as much strength into it as the Ogre. "Thanks for stayin'," she tells him. "Now we can go," she adds.
"You are most welcome." Spartan says and offers to take the flamesiren's hand as they walk toward the door to leave the court. "I am very proud of you Faith." Spartan says.
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As they applaud Nightfall and Faith's performances, the Lost now notice that the stark interior of the Throne Room has slowly shifted from contrasting black and white to pale shades of blue and green accented with delicate touches of yellow and pink. Birdsong now fills the air and the sound of a gentle rain shower can be heard somewhere in the distance. A fresh, clean scent fills their nostrils as they celebrate the turning of the cycle, leaving Sorrow behind them as they embrace the Season of Desire. The dancing and drinking... and other activities of the Spring Revel continue well into the wee hours.
The contest winners each receive bonus XP for their performances.
Great scene everyone. Congratulations GB82! Excellent job STing your first scene!
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