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Interdimensional Managers ([personal profile] interdimanagers) wrote in [community profile] interstellar55552016-01-23 10:20 pm

☆TRACK VII: IN REACHING OUT PT. 1

Who: Everyone in Pride and Virgo HQ.
What: Ghosts need your help.
When: The evening of January 30th, 2055
Where: Pride and Virgo HQ.
Warnings: Phantasmal violence, possibly some real violence.

“Hold your colours against the wall,
When they take everything away,
Hold your colours against the wall,
With me (soaking through)”

☆IN REACHING OUT



Starting around the 20th of January, the heavy lockdown and supervision of the musicians of both labels will begin to fade. While they still require escorts to be out and about, the guards that have been routinely stalking them around their own homes and HQs will be gradually phased out, until it is just the regular managers and security remaining. Sweet deal, right? Over a month after the hysteria of the ill-fated solstice party, things seem to be finally letting up a little. Whether because you've played nice for long enough, or whether their attentions are being directed elsewhere, it isn't clear.

Either way, this is the also the start of some increasingly familiar paranormal activity. All the way back to the first tour of this generation of musicians, members of both Pride and Virgo have found themselves haunted by strange and inexplicable happenings. Starting on the 23rd, these happenings begin to flare up again - lights switching on and off, TVs starting on their own, and even things falling off of shelves unprovoked. (These minor happenings can be made up by you and don't need to be mod designated - however, they should not be anything that would be threatening or dangerous to the characters.) For some people this will be completely new, and for others it may even be faintly nostalgic.

This will continue until the night of the 30th, when things finally seem to come into swing. The hauntings will become more pointed and explicit. The details are specific to each HQ, and there and you can make yourself open to an NPC haunting down below.

☆PRIDE RECORDS
About halfway through the evening on the 30th, Predator will begin prowling the halls of Pride HQ. At first it won't be clear for what, but after catching a few snippets of conversation (this can be handwaved) characters will have a change to realize that they are looking for the ghosts that have been causing a fuss recently. How crazy this will sound to you will probably depend on how new you are. They will actively shake down random musicians they meet for information about what they've seen the last couple days. As usual, Jenny is leading the pack, with Cass and Donny (nsfw) providing back up muscle.

Provided you lie well or tell them the truth, they will move along fairly quickly. If you start shit with them, they will probably rough you up a little. Any major confrontations with them will be handled on the companion OOC post, and a few top levels may appear over here that can be tagged into in limited amounts.

Beyond those activities, Pride members will feel various effects based on their EMOTIONAL ALIGNMENTS:

ALL: Their connection and desire to create music will be especially heightened. They will find themselves subconsciously beginning to tap out rhythms, hum, peck at instruments, or straight up sing things even when it would otherwise be totally inappropriate. Strong emotions will cause them to want to sing and play to each other. They may also feel very strongly that they want to dance, to a particularly addictive beat that seems to emanate from the air. It may shift and change as the night goes on, but at any given moment everyone will hear the same rhythm. It sounds like particularly great percussion.

LOVE & DUTY: They will have no extra special effects, but they will feel this urge to create music even more strongly than the rest, as it seems to be focused on them as they are not being directly targeted by any other sensations. When Hope and Passion musicians hear music made by these characters, they will feel stronger, like energy is being gifted to them.

HOPE: Characters of this alignment will feel increasingly like they are being drawn somewhere, or like someone is calling for them, but they can't quite make out the direction it's coming from. The aspect of hope will be empowered within them, and they will find themselves unusually trusting towards the other characters, as if they only have the most optimistic outcomes in mind. Beyond this, they may feel dazed or confused by the sensations they are feeling. They may also experience strange visions, or the sensation of being another person they are not (and not just their true self this time, someone else completely).

PASSION: Characters of passion will be targeted by the 'hauntings' much more directly than the others. More than random acts, the hauntings around them seem like someone is actively trying to communicate with them. Sometimes it will even feel like someone is trying to speak in their heads, though they won't quite be able to make it out. Passion characters who request haunting instances will get the most major effects.

☆VIRGO ENTERTAINMENT
Soon after things start to get extra weird on the 30th, Juno and a couple Virgo veterans (Anansi and a man you recognize as a popular folk artist named Brett Hogan) will start wandering the halls. They will pull individuals aside for questioning in private rooms, asking about the strange occurrences. They will not attempt to rough anyone up, but excessively resistance or attempts at violence towards them may result in characters being locked in their rooms for the rest of the night.

All three of them seem particularly hard to lie to for some reason, tonight. It's possible, but while you make the effort to do so, the words seem to be on the verge of falling out of your mouth. Juno seems to have something very particular in mind as she searches the HQ, like she can see something you can't. There will also be top levels for these guys appearing.

Beyond those activities, Pride members will feel various effects based on their EMOTIONAL ALIGNMENTS:

ALL: Their connection and desire to create music will be especially heightened. They will find themselves subconsciously beginning to tap out rhythms, hum, peck at instruments, or straight up sing things even when it would otherwise be totally inappropriate. Strong emotions will cause them to want to sing and play to each other. They may also feel very strongly that they want to dance, to a particularly addictive tune that seems to emanate from the air. It may shift and change as the night goes on, but at any given moment everyone will hear the same song. It sounds like someone riffing expertly on a guitar.

HOPE & PASSION: They will have no extra special effects, but they will feel this urge to create music even more strongly than the rest, as it seems to be focused on them as they are not being directly targeted by any other sensations. When Love and Duty musicians hear music made by these characters, they will feel stronger, like energy is being gifted to them.

LOVE: Characters of this alignment will feel increasingly like they are being drawn somewhere, or like someone is calling for them, but they can't quite make out the direction it's coming from. The aspect of love will be empowered within them, and they will find themselves unusually loving, connected, and emotionally open to others, even if this would usually be out of character. (This can also mean they are more inclined to get physically intimate, if you want to.) Beyond this, they may feel dazed or confused by the sensations they are feeling. They may also experience strange visions, or the sensation of being another person they are not (and not just their true self this time, someone else completely).

DUTY: Characters of duty will be targeted by the 'hauntings' much more directly than the others. More than random acts, the hauntings around them seem like someone is actively trying to communicate with them. Sometimes it will even feel like someone is trying to speak in their heads, though they won't quite be able to make it out. Duty characters who request haunting instances will get the most major effects.

☆PLOT NOTE
This will be a two part event, and the second part will be posted in a few days and will only include those that choose to help the spirits. This can be discussed OOC. Any alignment can assist, though the Passions from Pride and the Duties from Virgo will be the most directly pursued because they will be the easiest for the spirits to communicate with. Realize that participating is serious business, though: there are good odds the characters will be caught eventually, and there will be consequences. Do not volunteer your characters for this plot if you don't want them to suffer potential physical or mental trauma.

“Fading gently, soaking through,
And starting not to show at all.
In reaching out and into you,
nothing else could touch me.”
blindfoldcode: (time to kiss the world)

[personal profile] blindfoldcode 2016-01-31 09:49 pm (UTC)(link)
I wish it was an electrical problem... [She says it under her breath. She glances around, then. She knows there's cameras around. When she spots the closest she looks back at Roy.]

You have to be ready for weird shit in this line of work, right?

maipokerface: (i'm not so naive my sorry eyes can't see)

[personal profile] maipokerface 2016-01-31 11:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Don't worry about it. I hadn't really gotten a chance to say hey yet anyhow.
sponsorigami: Sad Ivan under Mr. Legend (学園 This spot is my emo spot)

Like mother like daughter

[personal profile] sponsorigami 2016-02-01 01:18 am (UTC)(link)
I've actually seen two new ones since the one where I first meet Edward. Both of them are bad. Really bad.

[ He's not sure which one he should start with. The bank robbery one he just got is earlier chronologically for how it played out, but Edward trying to drown him in sand is chronologically first for how he got those memories.

His voice drops to a whisper but gains volume once he admits it out loud.
]

I... I ruined his life... It was my fault.
sailorlaughter: (waaaaaaat)

[personal profile] sailorlaughter 2016-02-01 01:41 am (UTC)(link)
"Ehhhhh...yeah?" Pinkie winces a little. "That sounds weird, doesn't it? I mean, I know it's GOOD, I just kinda don't know exactly what it tasted like? I'm sure I'll know it when I get it!"
blindfoldcode: (here am i)

[personal profile] blindfoldcode 2016-02-01 01:43 am (UTC)(link)
"We'll have a lot of flavors to try. We should probably get started on it." She doesn't think it sounds weird at all. Not after some of the shit she's been through.
sailorlaughter: (Wink)

[personal profile] sailorlaughter 2016-02-01 01:44 am (UTC)(link)
"Wellllllllllllll..." Pinkie drawls, "If you're NEW-new to cupcakes, maybe you should do something really simple first! Some of these are extra-SUPER-sweet, or have different stuff!" She selects one from a nearby tray and holds it out. "Here, this one's just vanilla!"
sailorlaughter: (OMG SO EXCITE)

[personal profile] sailorlaughter 2016-02-01 01:53 am (UTC)(link)
"Awesome!" Pinkie whirls away towards the stove again. "What'd you say, strawberry? Let's do that next!"
totheright: (chill)

[personal profile] totheright 2016-02-01 02:44 am (UTC)(link)
[ Kaoru takes a breath, then smiles, but he's definitely feeling happier after that pat on the shoulder. ] Well, if you're going to refreshingly suggest just not worrying about it, I guess I should at least try to take your advice.

That being said, you should definitely follow my advice and come watch a movie or something with me now so you can ignore your voices. It can even be your pick as long as it isn't super lame.
connivingbird: (dont be smart)

[personal profile] connivingbird 2016-02-01 03:00 am (UTC)(link)
He picked up the lead, but it's clear that he plays the lead with a complex slapping rhythm that also competes with a drum set. But he adjusts it to match, eyebrows raising slightly as Ivan ducked out. Was there something with the song, or could he also pick up on the ghost's desires like he can?

No matter. He could ask that later as he picked up the next thread of music.

"Over the hills and far away,
she prays he will return one day.
As sure as the rivers reach the seas,
back in his arms is where she'll be."
alleato: (pic#9962198)

[personal profile] alleato 2016-02-01 03:10 am (UTC)(link)
I never said I was good at giving advice. I'm probably cheerleader level at best when I'm like this.

[Dino taps his chin thoughtfully, then purses his lips. What can he honestly say that will help? Because he wants to help. The band is family, and family takes care of their own. They complete the picture for him, and he's gotta give back tenfold.]

Tomorrow. I'll come up with something better tomorrow. For now... [YAWNING.] You pick a movie I won't fall asleep during, how's that?
iitrebel: (askthestargazers) (You gotta pick a side. My)

[personal profile] iitrebel 2016-02-01 04:28 am (UTC)(link)
Immediately, there's a grin on his face. Perfect, just the guy he was hoping to see.

"Hey! Just dropped by- like, you've taken me to dinner and dirty dancing but I don't even know where you live?" He waggles his eyebrows in an exaggerated way before laughing. "Thought I'd check things out for once." A sort of fidgety shift. "Not to mention I'm sick of being cooped up in my room all day doing nothing." Recuperating from injury sucks ass.
faithfulflame: (Rei Not Understanding)

Exactly. I have a good Didney song already half rewritten too

[personal profile] faithfulflame 2016-02-01 04:38 am (UTC)(link)
[Rei listens to that, quiet for a long, pregnant moment. She...really can't believe that, but her hug intensifies. Running hands along his back, she pants him and tries to process. How?]

The man you were willing to fight to protect? How? I don't believe that.
vivelarevolution: (revolution)

[personal profile] vivelarevolution 2016-02-01 05:01 am (UTC)(link)
Exactly.

[he grins back. Bring on the trouble as far as he's concerned. Well-- trouble other than the creepy kind. Speaking of which... He glances at the kid a little, or as much as he can see of him in the dark like this]

Things have been kind of weird lately, huh?
giglio_madonna: (sassybird) (We are the granddaughters)

[personal profile] giglio_madonna 2016-02-01 05:02 am (UTC)(link)
[The devilish grin makes her smile right back, and the invitation brings out a laugh.]

I do bass! Stand up bass! [And guitar too, when it suits her, but no need to mention that just yet.] I don't think the table could hold it.
giglio_madonna: (snappleicons) (Now all you can do is wait.)

[personal profile] giglio_madonna 2016-02-01 05:03 am (UTC)(link)
[Luce can see that.]

Have you tried earplugs?
giglio_madonna: (Water is the softest thing.)

[personal profile] giglio_madonna 2016-02-01 05:04 am (UTC)(link)
[What a cute reaction. Luce chuckles into one hand.]

Well, it's lovely. You should try out more of it.
wickedlyable: (009)

[personal profile] wickedlyable 2016-02-01 05:05 am (UTC)(link)
[ She raises her eyebrows as high as they can go, and there's an edge of laughter on her breath as she says: ] Yeah, I've tried earplugs. I'm not a fucking idiot. I've tried headphones, but that just drowns out the music in my head. And I've tried moving, but it looks like all of a sudden, there's no sacred place where someone can sit in quiet and write music. In the headquarters for a music label. It's fucking ridiculous.
vivelarevolution: (dangerous)

[personal profile] vivelarevolution 2016-02-01 05:26 am (UTC)(link)
[he can't help but be impressed. This guys ego pretty much matches his talent. Of course Sabo doesn't have much of a basis for comparison. Still if he's in Pride he has to be good.

But Sabo wonders just how far he can take him. He ups the ante just a bit, increasing the already frenetic beat. It'll sound a little distorted probably, but that's only if this guy can keep up]
vivelarevolution: (hey cool)

[personal profile] vivelarevolution 2016-02-01 05:36 am (UTC)(link)
[oh, very nice. Sabo approves. He doesn't have anything at hand to add to it. He has a cup as well but both of his hands are making the beat-- So maybe throw in a little something extra. He starts humming, imitating a bass and picking out a haphazard melody]
vivelarevolution: (revolution)

[personal profile] vivelarevolution 2016-02-01 05:38 am (UTC)(link)
[he nods smiling a little] I play drums for Cosmic Indulgence. What about you?
vivelarevolution: (hey cool)

[personal profile] vivelarevolution 2016-02-01 05:40 am (UTC)(link)
Alright. [he nods and gets up, packing up his sticks. He might come back and he might not. In any case he's starting to have the beginnings of an idea.]

See you around then.
exhumerus: by palidoozy-art@tumblr (nothing gets under my skin)

[personal profile] exhumerus 2016-02-01 06:17 am (UTC)(link)
Being this high on weed almost makes him capable of forgetting how much his arm still fucking hurts, and the achy bruising still on his face from the concert the week before. Greg will have seen this all before so it's no surprise at this point. The one thing Sans has been trying to conceal is the fact that he's barely used his right arm all week, for fear of making the label think that he needs a doctor.

Thankfully, it's his left that he's got wrapped around Greg's waist.

"Well, considering me and the kids 've been handing out brownies all evening, I could absolutely get my hand on some for you if that's the way tonight is going."

Despite trying to hide his fucked up arm, he still can't resist the quip.
exhumerus: by electricgale@tumblr (dunkle sans)

[personal profile] exhumerus 2016-02-01 06:25 am (UTC)(link)
Sans is just hanging out on the couch, as he has been a lot of the time recently. The real reason for why is because he hasn't been feeling well, but any prompting about it has just resulted in him explaining that he is feeling especially lazy after his big gig at the charity concert.

It's only in his room that he's been trying practicing playing his trombone with a fucked up arm. Thankfully, it isn't exactly finger intensive, and he's already been selling the lie that he's been having wrist problems for a while now.

"How's your green thumb?" he'll quip when Haru comes by. It's not that he doesn't already have weed, it's that he can't be fucked to go to the balcony and he doesn't want to smoke in the living room. He has some decency, after all. "My appetite for smoke is just in the pits tonight."
iitrebel: (askthestargazers) (I feel like the Devil slapped me in)

[personal profile] iitrebel 2016-02-01 06:27 am (UTC)(link)
[He should probably not be running around just how he is, stitches and shit, and he should definitely probably not be fucking around with ghosts.]

[But.]


Yeah, you know what? Fuck ghosts. Ghosts are assholes. Let's screw them over too. What's the plan?
iitrebel: (sassybird) (You knew the entire thing in Latin.)

[personal profile] iitrebel 2016-02-01 06:33 am (UTC)(link)
All the recipes on a website... Art looks over to see where she's at and raises his eyebrows steadily higher. Things are never boring in Pride. That's it's selling point as far as he's concerned.

"You'll probably have to eat and use the bathroom at some point," he points out.