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Donna Luce ([personal profile] giglio_madonna) wrote in [community profile] interstellar55552015-12-06 09:28 pm

003 ✽ I'll be with you again

Who: Various Virgos and Priders
What: What's that? Mall trip? MALL TRIP. A mingle log for party clothes and holiday gifts of all sorts.
When: Before the inter-label party
Where: The Wave Boulevard Mega Mall
Warnings:

Luce hits her fellow Virgo musicians like a hurricane. A loving, maternal hurricane.

For the lucky ones whose numbers she has, it's simply a ring up that morning inquiring if they'd like to go to the WBMM that day for some holiday shopping, or to pick out any clothes for the inter-label party if nothing in their closet is satisfying them. "Or if you just want some fresh air while we still have it," she jokes, even if the more empathetic can taste a hint of sharpness in that line. My, whatever could she be referring to?

For the unlucky ones... She makes a personal visit, practically sweeping some people off their feet. It's a rush of friendly chatter that's almost overwhelming, and some people might find themselves agreeing without realizing what they've done until Luce simply beams as she says she'll pick them up in an hour. "Oh, and you might want to wear a hoodie or something like that. Don't want the paparazzi bothering you too much!"

Congratulations, all of you: You've just agreed to the great mall trip whether you meant to or not.

The Wave Boulevard Mega Mall, or the Double M as it's known to locals, is the largest mall both in Vista City and this side of Americana. Considering things, that's an impressive feat. It's an enormous multi-level building filled to the brim with practically anything your little capitalist heart could desire. Various department stores, a movie theater dominating an entire two floors, an arcade somewhere, proper restaurants and food courts both.... It's called a "mega mall" for a damn good reason.

Once everyone gets there, they're let loose to their own devices.

As for Pride Records? Well. Maybe some of you are just at the mall for your own reasons. Maybe you got a call from Luce or another Virgo friend talking about the place. You don't need much of a reason to be there. Double M is that kind of place.
sponsorigami: icon of Ivan peeking around a barrier (漫画 Are the paparazzi gone?)

[personal profile] sponsorigami 2016-01-05 07:21 am (UTC)(link)
A sushi boat restaurant?

[ It's the same thing really. Ivan thinks that the water and boat version came first. ]

That could get pricey fast if we don't pay attention.
iitrebel: (sassybird) (Sorry for trying to baptize you)

[personal profile] iitrebel 2016-01-05 05:51 pm (UTC)(link)
There's an idea, and Artolo makes a mental note to check it out before he gets completely sidetracked. Because-

"Wait, they sell pet bats?" He focuses in on her with renewed interest. He doesn't even really have any sort of thing for bats. It's just- bats. Who keeps bats for a pet?

And suddenly he has a new goal for his time at the mall.
sailorlaughter: (Are you suuuure?)

[personal profile] sailorlaughter 2016-01-06 12:54 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh, I meant the spiders. I dunno about bats." Pinkie tugs thoughtfully on a long pink curl. "But I mean, they sell pet anything if you know where to look and have enough money! Like - "

Like a pet alligator?

Pinkie hesitates slightly. "Like, I dunno, a lot of things probably. We're famous, we can get pretty much ANYTHING and it'll just make us famouser! As long as the label's okay with it..."
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[personal profile] consocius 2016-01-06 05:21 am (UTC)(link)
[When it comes to Sora and friendship though, there's nothing slow about it. He was already considering Ivan a friend after their first meeting. Whether or not that feeling is mutual is, of course, always another story. But he can tell Ivan's a good person. He was kind and offered help, and he's interesting and fun. Definitely good friend material, in Sora's eyes.

Difficult? Or challenging? In other words, the additional difficulty means Sora's just having more fun, getting into it. The beat picks up, and he moves right along with it. It's still simple enough that he can keep an eye on how Ivan's doing too, though once it picks up more he'll need to adjust focus.
]
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[personal profile] iitrebel 2016-01-07 12:12 am (UTC)(link)
"Well, I mean, you're not wrong." Oblivious to the hesitation, Artolo gives a laugh and steps away. At least it's something to do, right?

"Want to come with me and check out if they have bats around here, or are you happy lurking around Snow Bear?"
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[personal profile] sponsorigami 2016-01-08 08:07 am (UTC)(link)
It can still be expensive....

[ Even if they are at a mall. Still, she won't see him stop looking for the restaurant. Just to check it out at the very least. ]
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[personal profile] sponsorigami 2016-01-08 08:23 am (UTC)(link)
[ And pick up the song does. As if the song is giving a war cry, the instruments blare, and the background animation changes. It's much faster now, and Ivan's starting to pant from the pace. A few times, his steps aren't on time. He hasn't missed any steps yet (there's still a full combo going), but they aren't solely "Perfect" or "Very Good" anymore.

He wants to check on Sora's current combo, but his attempt has some "Good" and "Okay" steps appearing. Gritting his teeth, he gives the step patterns his full attention. What's the rhythm? What can he use to predict and sync with a beat?

How much longer does this medley go on?
]
sailorlaughter: (PARTYYYYYYYY!!!!)

[personal profile] sailorlaughter 2016-01-10 02:31 am (UTC)(link)
Pinkie perks up. "Oooooh! Nah, I'm good for a while!" She leans down to gather up her bags, looping them easily over her arms. None of them are all that heavy. She's even got enough space to link her arm with Artolo's, because she has no personal boundaries. "He'll be there all month anyway! Let's go find bats!"
panspermia: (★ Never coming back)

[personal profile] panspermia 2016-01-10 10:29 am (UTC)(link)
Maybe I'll buy the mall.
panspermia: (★ Meteoric)

/spends a week trying to find metal duets that remotely fit their vocals

[personal profile] panspermia 2016-01-10 11:25 am (UTC)(link)
[Such enthusiasm from the so-called ice queen is positively electrifying. Greg wishes he could frame a word.

He takes a second to hunt through the selection, before the music starts--a step down from the intensity of her selection, but harsher still than their symphonic standard.
]

I'm awake and I'm alive
Coming back from the other side
On way to final destination
Adrenaline intensify
Hold on and you can find
I believe in the power of my dedication
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[personal profile] consocius 2016-01-11 01:58 am (UTC)(link)
[The blaring of instruments and sudden background change is a good hint, and Sora does adjust his focus. The movement's a lot faster, and he's glad he did a bit of warm-up beforehand with the stretching. The easier steps definitely helped with that too, though they also do have a tendency to lure one into a false sense of security. One that is quickly broken when the step patterns turn into this.

"This" being a lot faster than the majority of Flashstep's routines, yet he still has experience with it. In most of their dance routines the speed alters depending on part of the song, whereas this is mostly continuous movement with fewer breaks or altering speed. Point is, he's still hitting the steps with good timing but it's definitely taking a lot more effort to keep that combo up.
]
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[personal profile] iitrebel 2016-01-12 09:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Having his arm suddenly linked makes Artolo blinks a little bit in surprise, apparently not sure how to deal with this sudden familiarity. It takes a minute for him to adjust with a grin. "Bats!" Leading her along, he gives a hum.

"There's a pet store on... Ground floor, I think?"
sailorlaughter: (Come on!)

[personal profile] sailorlaughter 2016-01-12 10:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Welcome to Pinkie Pie, Artolo. This is familiarity territory now.

"I think so! If they put it on the second or third, people'd have to carry all their fish tanks and things WAY too far! It might be kinda fun to have puppies riding the escalators though..." You'd think she'd have this mall's layout memorized; she's been here before, right? But she can't quite remember exactly where the pet store is, so she keeps an eye out as she prattles on. "I wonder if my manager'd let me have a pet? Do you know anybody with one?"
panspermia: (★ These things are expensive)

[personal profile] panspermia 2016-01-13 05:20 am (UTC)(link)
Then I'll start with this store.
Edited 2016-01-13 05:20 (UTC)
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[personal profile] sponsorigami 2016-01-13 06:52 am (UTC)(link)
[ Finally, the song ends. Ivan lost count of how many different songs were smashed together. He leans back on the railing connected to the dance pad and tries to catch his breath. That was some medley, and while Ivan didn't completely miss any steps. But he didn't get all perfect timing.

The scores are tallied with all the fanfare, and Ivan will be lower than Sora's score unless something throws Sora off his game and ruins his score. It's hard to beat an actual dancer, after all.
]
sponsorigami: anthology Barnaby questioning Ivan (兎 Did you sleep on the floor again Ivan?)

[personal profile] sponsorigami 2016-01-14 06:13 am (UTC)(link)
[ But Moooooooom ]

N-No! I-I-I can pay for myself!
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[personal profile] iitrebel 2016-01-15 06:43 am (UTC)(link)
Hey, it's a sensible expectation, right? That's Artolo's reasoning. He lets her go on about it, still glancing down to their linked arms with the occasional bewildered blink but not saying anything.

"Man, I don't know- yours would probably go along with it more than ours would." He makes a snort. "She's a tight ass and throws a fit at the idea of anything ruining our clothes. Maybe if you got something to put in a tank or whatever. Like snakes, or something."
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[personal profile] sailorlaughter 2016-01-15 03:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Pinkie tilts her head in thought for a moment. "Jin doesn't really care about our clothes. But she's...uh...she's not all that nice!" She sounds a little hesitant about badmouthing anyone, winces, and quickly moves on.

"She probably wouldn't think a snake fit our image. We're kinda bouncy and bright, y'know? Unless it was one of those pretty yellow ones maybe...oh, but hey! I bet bats don't shed all that much!" What are they, brown? They're pretty small anyway.
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[personal profile] sponsorigami 2016-01-17 03:30 am (UTC)(link)
I'm sure!

[ However, Luce might have better luck "sharing" from her plate or telling him to try something. ]
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Re: /spends a week trying to find metal duets that remotely fit their vocals

[personal profile] nibelungvalesti 2016-01-18 02:52 am (UTC)(link)
[Meril leans in, the better to share the microphone, her solid shoulder pressed against his as she focuses on the words.]

From the end and burning eyes
Oh, come defias
Shift gear and ride through the fire
Be strong and sacrifice and hands of reliance
Head first in to the fight, my only desire

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