☆MINGLE LOG: SOUTH VISTA MUSIC FEST

[interdimanagers]

Who: Everyone!
What: An open mingle log for everyone from everywhere.
When: November 18th-24th, 2054
Where: South Vista
Warnings: Could be anything!

☆THE FESTIVAL Welcome to the South Vista Music Fest! An enormous, weeklong festival with hundreds of bands performing nearly 24/7, the Music Fest is a quarter annual event that celebrates all manners of local talent, both big time and small time. Every band from Pride Records and Virgo Entertainment will have performances to do, including the freshly recruited – you better have your act together, because now is your time to shine! Player bands will be performing roughly once a day, with bands from the first app round predominantly with evening slots and the newest bands with predominantly afternoon slots. There is definitely a hierarchy to the scheduling - Pride and Virgo claim almost all of the prime performance times, while other labels are forced to deal with the leftovers. You've definitely been chosen by the winners of the music industry in these parts, that's for sure. Shuttles will be available to take people back to their relative HQs in their downtime, but they're also allowed to hang out and enjoy the festivities if that's what they prefer. Stuff is happening all day and night, so it's really just a question of how much you can party while still being conscious for your own show. Your managers will tell you that the company CEOs pay extra close attention to this event, so that you need to be on your best behaviour. The festival takes up a massive amount of floor area with multiple stages of various sizes and a large amount of glowy display screens. It's set up on the ground floor of the cityscape, meaning that the suspension roads and walkways above have been programmed to add to the ambient lighting all day and night. ► TRAILER PARK KIDS: For those that just want to chill, there is a massive VIP area reserved for labels to park various trailers for their musicians to hang out in during downtime - one for each band. They aren't quite as big as the tour buses, but they are comfortable and well stocked. Each is equipped with two beds and a bathroom/shower. Pretty much every local band you know of is here, including the notorious Predator. Nose around their trailer at your own risk. ► IN THE SPOTLIGHT: With at least six performances in a span of six days, there is plenty of time for shenanigans to go down both back and center stage. Time to show your mettle, and to hope that some asshole doesn't take all the best food items from the backstage catering tables before you can get to them. ► ATMOSPHERIC NOISE: If you dare brave the storm, there is a massive quantity of merch, vendor, and food booths available for your perusal. Many fans endeavor to spend as much time at Music Fest as possible, and so the space is very lived in, with large groups of people hanging out in well populated lounge areas. Depending on how popular you are, it may be difficult to get around without getting swarmed by your fans. ► DON'T FORGET TO REMEMBER: And all the while, the strange memories continue. The label's newest members will have started to feel strange as of November 6th, and by the time of the Fest almost all of them will be discovering their first memories regains. The first one should be based on the alignment you chose, but the rest can be whatever you want. New character may regain up to 4 memories between their arrival and the end of November.

Comments

Maxxie / Flashstep / Pride / OTA

[notahobby]

one

[On the first day, Maxxie spends a lot of his time around the merch tents, meeting and greeting with fans and popping in and out of more exclusive areas to catch a breather. Even when his energy seems to waver, his mood does not - in fact he seems to draw positivity from the buzzing crowds.]

[But at some point in the evening he has to duck out. He's just escaping a couple of pre-teens hounding him with questions when finds himself behind some of the vendors and wandering into a VIP lounge from the back. He seems almost out of breath, but he draws himself up and smiles wide.]

Alright, then?


two

[There's only one reason for Maxxie to be wandering around backstage hours before a show: wardrobe check.]

[In this instance he can be found speaking to his stylist, holding what seems to be a pair of pants in one hand and wearing an annoyed expression on his face.]

I don't care what look you're going for, they're too tight. I can't dance in them.


three

[By the end of the festival, between all the mingling and performing, Maxxie is thoroughly tuckered out. The last couple nights he can be found by the Flashstep trailer, having a quiet beer outside to wrap up the day. They brought chairs to sit in and enjoy the night air, so he's probably set up in one of those chatting with bandmates or anyone else that happens to stop by. He's obviously worn out but still soaking in the magic of the event.]


wildcard

[Hit me up with something different if you want! If you'd prefer prose, just tag in with it and I will respond in kind.]

3

[blindfoldcode]

[Kido generally has her headphones plugged in when she's not in the public eye, effectively blocking out the world around her. So it's kind of surprising to see her do a double take, before tugging her headphones out of her ears and falling a step back to be on the same general line of existence as him.

Like really, she should've realized he existed outside torture carnival before this but she's had some shit going on.]

It's you. [This is an absolutely human way to approach someone, yes. It might not help that she's got her heavy stage makeup on.]

[notahobby]

[Maxxie blinks and looks up at her, in the middle of a sip of beer.]

...what?

[blindfoldcode]

You're from the thing. The weird torture carnival thing. [Good going Kido you are the best at people.]

[notahobby]

[Maxxie looks around, sinking down in his seat uncomfortably. He looks hesitant and a little afraid when he speaks.]

Most of us were there.

[blindfoldcode]

[She pauses a minute and scowls, rolling her eyes.] You were at the swings. I haven't seen you since. [She hasn't been paying attention since.]

[notahobby]

[It takes Maxxie a moment to come up with a response for that, but finally he just shrugs and looks up at her, eyes still apprehensive and wide.]

I lived.

[After another moment he asks:] Are you... okay?

3

[traumatizing]

[He's on his way back to the Cosmic Indulgence trailer, but when he passes by Flashstep's trailer he stops by one of the chairs and puts a hand on it, leaning on it with a generally warm expression. It'll be nice to hang with a friend who isn't a bandmate for a bit.]

Hey.

[notahobby]

[Maxxie looks up from his phone and immediately his face breaks out into a grin. But not too big a grin. Be cool, Max.]

Hey. Have a seat.

[He gestures to the chair Terry's leaning on.]

[traumatizing]

[Terry sits down, pulling one of his feet up onto the seat with him and puts his chin on his knee with a small smile.]

How's it going?

[notahobby]

[Wow, that's a cute smile. Maxxie can't help but smile back, but that might partly be because he's also thinking about the bathroom of Sinnamon.]

It's alright. Had a pretty good week, how about you?

[traumatizing]

About the same. Nice to be allowed out again.

[He was half worried they'd all be grounded again after Sinnamon, but their manager seemed on board by the end so. All's well etc.]

[notahobby]

Yeah. Fresh air and all that.

[Maxxie sits back in his chair, smirking all smug and flirty-like.]

So, what've you been up to? Since we launched the EP, I mean.

2

[iitrebel]

Do you need someone to burn them?

[Artolo isn't even a part of the band. In fact, he's already down his performance with his band earlier. He's just passing by.]

[But he's going to be totally helpful here.]

[Yeah. That's what this is.]

[notahobby]

[Maxxie looks up like he's offended that someone is trying to butt in, but he takes a breath and just gives him a warning look instead.]

What? No. But I do need a new pair of pants.

[He looks at his stylist, his expression accusing.]

[iitrebel]

Just find a pair from someone else that fits, pay them back later.

[That's probably illegal, 'tho, and frowned upon. Artolo doesn't care as he drifts closer into the conversation.]

Did the dumbass bring nothing else?

[notahobby]

[His stylist takes the pants and walks away, but Maxxie's left wondering if that means anything's going to be done about it.]

That was the pair the tailored for me. They have my measurements they just forget I'm supposed to move sometimes when I'm on stage.

[Or all the time. They're a boy band for heaven's sake.]

[iitrebel]

Aren't you a boy band?

[And here we are, pointing out the obvious.]

[notahobby]

[Maxxie rolls his eyes.]

Yeah, and?

One.

[yellowcopycat]

Heya!

[Ryouta waves at him from his chair. In his had he has a bottle of beer]

Long time no see!

[notahobby]

Hey.

[Maxxie's eyes light up and he sits up in his chair, gesturing to one of the others in front of their trailer.]

Have a seat, yeah?

[yellowcopycat]

[Ryouta gets up from his chair and heads over to join Maxxie. He sits back down, and takes a drag of his beer.]

Having fun? This is great!

[He's a little drunk, and it's obvious he's in a good mood]

How'd you guys do? I only got to see a little of Flashstep.

[notahobby]

Think we did alright. Jamie didn't have a meltdown or anything afterwards, which means no one screwed up too bad. Crowd seemed happy, too.

[Maxxie seems in high spirits, and this is only his second drink but he thrives on the atmosphere of the festival.]

What about you?

[yellowcopycat]

[Ryouta laughs lightly] He's not that bad is he?

[He takes a sip of beer]

Getting used to our new members. Tsuna's nice, but Nia...

[His smile dims a bit] I... don't think she really fits. She's...

[He makes a vague hand gesture and sighs] It's not really her fault. But... I don't think we know how to deal with each other.

[notahobby]

[Maxxie tilts his head, eyebrows knitting together.]

She the little one? Heard you guys got some new members.

[He pauses a moment. Ryouta seems so nice, it's hard to picture him not getting along with someone.]

How come you don't get along?