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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Jan 6, 2014 10:28:12 GMT -8
Wandering about the ballroom, the spaces between and away from the tables become free range for discussion. The ballroom has plain canvas draped from the tall walls, cool-colored chandeliers filling the room with faint illuminance, and slightly more powerful lights at lower levels to facilitate communication. Chamber music plays quietly from the speakers and servants move about randomly, offering food and drink.
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Jan 7, 2014 4:22:22 GMT -8
Courtney- "Yeesh. I know I'm the promoter, but this isn't how its' supposed to work. It's like speed dating. I'm not the speed dater, guys."
Cameron- "I feel ya, Court."
Brent- "Hell, there's some hotties out here tonight, even if they're hanging out with freaks. I'm on it!" Brent rolled up on something.
Cameron- "Wanna stick together? Partners in speed dating?"
Courtney- "... They didn't say we couldn't."
Cameron- " "
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Post by DKender on Jan 7, 2014 11:33:27 GMT -8
A lithe spectre drifted beside Eli."How do you do, Handsome?"
Eli- "Whew!"
Eli- "Haha, like a shadow in the dark... It's going pretty well, actually. Had a fun conversation with those... siblings? Dang, I forgot to ask them." Babette eyed Fran and Demy (although Babette certainly didn't know their names yet!)"Tell me about that pair. What makes them tick?"
Eli- "Oh they're a hoot! A real comedy duo. I think you'll have fun talking to them. They might act like it's a job interview, but it turned into an improv session and I think they enjoyed themselves too. Ooh, or they're really good actors... You can roll your acting skill and best them." Babette- "I'll pretend that I'm somebody who enjoys being judged by strangers." Babette- "It's all part of showbiz. We better get used to it, right, Darling?"
Babette- "Is it just me, or does this event feel more like an audition than a party? Oh. You aren't an actor. Have you ever interviewed for a job? Besides this one, I mean. It's basically the same feeling." Come to think of it, she wondered if Eli had to do an interview for August. What was that like? How much competition did he have? Eli- "Haha, you're right. I've done a few, and bombed them about ninety percent of them. I'm definitely getting the 'where do you see yourself in five years' vibe here. At least the food is good, and they aren't just taking us to the mall food court."
Eli- "But that pretzel shop was pretty dope, I have to admit."
Eli- "What do you think they're interviewing us for? I mean, you'd think we'd be a package deal. Why talk to us separately? And why do I get the same amount of attention as stars like you?" Babette- "The magic of Lychgate is more than its stars, Eli!" Babette- "You're so modest. I love that about you."
Babette- "Now ... this is going to sound far-fetched ... but I have a few theories. Rich people are not like us. The freedom of money makes them go strange sometimes. They'll pay four hundred dollars for a pair of paints dipped in sewage and call it a bargain. Our hosts are learning our strengths and weaknesses. Trying to understand everything that makes us tick. But why? It's simple. They're going to dump us in the wilderness and take bets on our survival. The best part is? It'll all be filmed. The role of our life. Literally."
Babette- "..." Babette- "How was that for acting? Did you think I believed it?"
Eli- "Omigod, like-- like this is a reality show? Are we going to get prank'd??? Are we on camera right now?"
Eli- "Now I'm regretting this lame button-up even harder." Eli- "Wait-- you're kidding? Tch, I guess I was the only one to get prank'd. It does make a strange kind of sense, though. The whole game show thing... Hey how are you doing on that end? I know it's early on, but are you securing your floral victory yet? I'm ever hopeful, but it's pretty tough competition."
Babette- "It's hard to read these tables, but I hope I get a flower from one of the cuties." She did a casual sneaky thumb-point at Tristan. Babette- "Ru's terribly anxious. Two of his idols are here: music man and the trendsetter. That must make these interviews even worse. Ru is so self-conscious. In that respect, Lychgate has been good for him. He seems more confident when he's method-acting."
Babette- "Enough with that gossip. Have you won over anybody? I know it's embarrassing, but you should show them all your portfolio. Those flowers will come rolling in!"
Eli- "Oh wow, I heard there were some kinda famous people here... but actually knowing them? Poor guy, that'd make me nervous too."
Eli- "Maybe he should try the solution I'm working on, getting stone blotto. Open bar, amirite?"
Eli- "Hey I'm always down with the juicy goss! Man you shoulda seen Leo and Jason earlier when they were scoping the crowd. Kids are so thirsty we're gonna have to hook up an IV."
Eli- "Man I woulda brought my IRL portfolio if I knew we were gonna do something like this, but didn't sound like anyone was interested anyway. I guess they signed up for film kids, probably don't have much use for my old fashioned 2d styles."
Eli- "But thanks for the compliment. I'm trying to stay optimistic... They wouldn't drag us all the way out here if they weren't planning on giving us some kind of prize. As long as it isn't that death-trip to the woods, yeah?" Babette- "In the golden days of film, actors could practically live in the houses of strangers, going from one party to the next. Their company was payment for the food and drink. Haute bohème and all that." Babette was not sure how much she'd enjoy a life of constant parties. However, she'd definitely give up barista/waitressing for a sustainable party-actor career. Babette- "I do need to pay the rent, though, so a cash prize would be great. What about a pact? Any prize should be shared with everyone. Even Brent. You think that's a good idea?"
Eli- "Oooh Babette, that's a genius idea! You think it'll be a cash prize? I could definitely use some cash."
Eli- "Although sharing it equally with fancy boy Quinn is a bit annoying. He'll put it toward his third pony."
Eli- "I guess we should put part of it toward the next film too. Gotta spend money to uh, make money... We made some money on this, right? I mean, we got those pizzas last week..."
She laughed. Quinn was a bit obvious about his upper-crust upper-class upbringing.Babette- "Even him. Lots of these well-off young people share a bank account with their parents; nothing they buy is secret! I'm not saying they're unfortunate, but Quinn probably wants a down-low allowance so he can buy his naughty ballad scores without judgment from Dear Ol' Mum." Babette considered the matter of profits, and it made her head spin. Babette- "I hope the movie does well financially. I was ... not optimistic, at first. Lychgate is a work of genius, but that's so rarely rewarded. However, if August can find a patron here, somebody who loves his vision, we'll all be set! August is loyal to his friends. He'll remember that we believed in him before he was famous!"
Eli- "Aww, that's like the dream, isn't it? I'm glad you guys let me tag along. I know I'm kind of an outsider to the whole film thing, but now it's like, my actual thing. I'm saying thing too much, but you know what I mean!"
Eli- "Was it always your thing? Did you know you were going to be a star? I never really knew what I wanted to be when I grew up, or at least, not anything anyone can actually be. You know there aren't that many taste testers at the chocolate factory. It's probably not that great anyway. That's what I tell myself." Babette- "When I was really young, I wanted to dig up fossils and ancient cities." After she learned that she couldn't keep the bones, that career choice lost its luster. "Everything changed after I saw my first silent movie. One can convey so much through movement and expressions. I wanted my body to be art that's appreciated by everybody. It's a pretentious answer, but also a truthful one."
Eli- "Man, that's so exciting... Hey you never know, maybe August's next film will be a remake of the Discovery of the Terrible Lizards and you can live out both of your dreams. Bet we can do better with modern special effects, I heard they just painted dudes with green house paint back then.
Well, we should probably hit up the next people before Leo whips out the switchblade and gets us banished. Good luck, but I'm sure your victory is imminent." Eli moved on to Jack & Vitus's table!
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Post by DKender on Jan 7, 2014 15:52:46 GMT -8
(ORIGINALLY...) "A lot like you? Hm. That's fantastic." She patted Eli's arm delicately. "Good luck tonight. Though I doubt you need luck, with that charm." And away she went!
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Jan 8, 2014 22:34:23 GMT -8
As August moved from the somewhat unpleasant experience at Darren's table, he passed the refreshments. Eli was there, refilling his wine for probably the too-manyeth time that night. But it seemed more out of general merriment than nerves. A little uncharacteristic for the guy who usually seemed a bit shy and awkward around the crew. Eli- "Hey August! Man, this is weird but kinda fun. How's it going for you so far?" This worried August a tad, was the stress of the party getting to him? Still he was definitely more chipper than August had ever seen. Maybe he was enjoying himself. August- "Glad ya having fun? Heh. Well I met Dazza from the Belfries, he was kinda grumpy. Like a badger with a sore toe. That's rock and roll for ya."
August- "I'm kinda worried about the little lady with him. Ya don't think he's uhhh... Nah. He wouldn't.. Would he?
Eli- "Oh yeah! That's that band you have the shirt for. Wow, what are the odds? Sorry it was rough, moods are all over the place tonight." He glanced their direction and cocked his head. Eli- "So many odd couples here tonight. I think the ones I just talked to were siblings, maybe those two as well, huh? Can you imagine doing something like this with your brother or sister?"
Eli- "Well-- I don't have one, but-- still weird, yeah?"
August- "Oh yeah! I wear that shirt to bits. Don't tell anyone but during filming I reckon I wore it almost 5 days in a row. I drowned that puppy in deodorant. I don't reckon anyone noticed."
Eli- "Ha! That's why shirts have an inside and an outside."
August- "I gotta admit I'd find it kinda comforting to have her here... These rich folk are weird. Though I can't complain if it means making more film. Do ya reckon they seem keen?"
Eli- "Yeah, it's a little weird... I almost forgot what it's like being around these kind of people. Used to see them more when I was doing shows."
Eli- "Let me tell you, don't miss that life in the least."
Eli- "Well, they gotta be at least a little keen if they threw on the sparkles! And they're all here 'cause of your film, man! Drink it in. You ever run into these fancy types at your other premieres? I heard your short film made a big splash. Didn't get to see it, myself."
August- "Not even the teeny tiny oooh doors? They're like eating mini meals."
August- "Lawdamimbo! Ya definitely weren't there. Ummm a couple but they left pretty darn quick when the fruit went flying. No one likes a banana to the face. Not even if it's to see art."
Eli- "Hard to pass up free food, but they always seem to make everything out of balsa wood and rubber bands. Well, it's more edible when you get enough wine I guess." Eli- "People just can't recognize a good time when they see it. What's wrong with fruit? Fruit can be art." Dude was semi-tanked, but seemed to be a happy and placid drunk unlike certain blue-haired compatriots. August- "Yeah but I'm pretty sure the audience didn't mean it in an artistic way. Though the bruise on my noggin was pretty artistic after."
Eli- "What do you think the deal with this 'game' is? The last people were ultra-mysterious about it. Think it's a cult? I mean, I don't mind if it's a cult as long as they pay my rent."
"Exactly. As long as they ain't sacrificing goats. This isn't normal for Glennish rich folk? I mean there's a bloke in Antearctos who has his own Hell is Coming styled theme park. He just spends his days riding alone down red dyed river and shooting zombie actors. "
August- "Maybe we need like a safe word in case it gets too crazy."
Eli- "Haha, see! That's what you do with money. Those two... patron... people-- they asked me what I'd do with a gazillion dollars, and I'm like waterslide house, duh! What would you do?"
August- "Hmmm I think I'd buy me own studio and get state of the art equipment. For silliness though? An adult ball pen, like not dirty but like really deep. Like a pool of balls."
Eli- "Ha! I thought for a second you meant an adult ballpoint pen, like-- like the kind you flip upside down and the lady's clothes come off. I was like, that's definitely less than a gazillion dollars, my dude. You could borrow one from my weird uncle."
Eli- "But wow, that's kind of a brilliant idea. It'd be so much more hygienic without children around it. Why don't adults get nice things? There's something to that. Wow..."
He got a far away look for a moment. Eli- "Oh sorry, but hey-- you might get all that studio stuff tonight, if you play your cards right. Lychgate had a pretty tight budget, wonder what you could do with more..."
August- "Yeah! Like special effects. There would be a lot more blood in it. I could have Ru like turning into a bat. We could get proper catering, like that place that does those veggie tacos. Oh and like a heater for the girls. I felt pretty rotten when it got cold. Me standing in me jumper and them starkers."
August- "It was nice chatting to ya. I better get back in there. I gotta start thinking on what tree I'd wanna be or something."
Eli- "I can't wait. Well, don't forget your humble concept artist when you hit the big time."
Eli- "Oh yeah, go check out Demetri & Francesca's table, they totally called my tree! I mean, clocked my... tree... type. You dig! Yeah, you dig..."
He finished off his glass and started eyeing the least intimidating contenders...
... Brent- "Where the hotties at?"
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Post by Sir Milo Quartermass on Jan 9, 2014 7:52:52 GMT -8
Quinn walked up just in time for Brent's declaration and he deadpanned quite spectacularly."Charming as ever. How is the game going for everyone else?"
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Jan 9, 2014 9:21:47 GMT -8
Brent- "Aww yeah. I bet they're doing great. Shit, dog, you know your squadron are mothaflippin' aces."
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Post by Sir Milo Quartermass on Jan 10, 2014 11:15:25 GMT -8
Quinn personally would have used different wording to voice Brent's sentiment, but that didn't mean he felt differently. He actually found he couldn't disagree. Quinn suppressed the barest hint of a fond smile."Ah, you wouldn't be wrong. They're not a bad bunch at all...and things look like they're going smoothly." He sighed and looked at the tables that had opened up."Well, I suppose that's my cue." He nodded politely to Brent and walked over to see Marchese and Santi.
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Post by Trinity on Jan 10, 2014 13:47:23 GMT -8
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Jan 10, 2014 14:29:20 GMT -8
Brent- "You know it. But his scene is too weird for me. I swear, they're gonna turn out to be sex freaks. Then what do you do? I mean, it's against my morals 'n' shit, but when you're in the Kingdom, you heed the King's Law, amirite?"
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Post by DKender on Jan 10, 2014 15:29:56 GMT -8
"Sex is against your morals? What a relief." Babette stepped between Brent and Leo. She was a sneaky one."SO. Leo. Have you met any ... interesting ... people tonight?"
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Post by Trinity on Jan 11, 2014 4:09:38 GMT -8
"Let's not forget that a lot of Kings often abused their power, bud. Now the question is.. Whose the King?" Leo left that statement for Brent to think about while she addressed Babette."Oh yeah, a few." She nods at the table with Thierry and Nick, "Those two are definitely, uh, interesting. The kid is Thierry. Supposedly he's best friends with Demons and owns a club. What a load of shit. I can't remember the beefy guys name. I think it was Niles or something." "How about you? What sort of characters have you met tonight Babette?" At this point Trileon had finished her drink and was contently puffing her cigarette in between words. When it was halfway burned down, she put it out on her shoe and dropped what was left into her empty glass.
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Post by DKender on Jan 11, 2014 10:46:35 GMT -8
"Friends with demons, you say? Heh. Boys." She'd have fun with that one. "Well, those two cultured siblings ..." Babette pointed slyly. "...are Demetri and Francesca. They're looking for somebody who can fight. You can fight, can't you?"
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Post by Trinity on Jan 11, 2014 11:16:47 GMT -8
"I don't want to brag, but.." Leo grinned and casually flicked out her pocket knife, "..I happen to know my way around a knife. Maybe I'll swing by that table, then.." 'Francesca is definitely a hottie..' She let Babette look at her knife for a second or so, before clipping it back to her hip and pulled her shirt over it. If she got caught with it at an important event like this, she can kiss potential sponsorship goodbye.
"Thanks, Babette dearest! Have an awesome night." She gave the young actress a pat on the shoulder before making her way over to Demetri and Francesca's table.
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Post by DKender on Jan 11, 2014 11:23:18 GMT -8
"Yes, bye, Darling ... is ... is she gone now?" She hoped that Leo kept that scary knife somewhere private during all her conversations.
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