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The Psiioniic - Artolo Apemis ([personal profile] iitrebel) wrote in [community profile] interstellar55552016-01-30 02:16 pm

☆A little little fun

Who: Those who signed up to perform, and anyone else
What: The Double S Charity Concert is go!
When: January 24th throughout the day
Where: Archer Park
Warnings: None planned

☆A Little Little Fun



On the morning of the 24th, the sun rises over Vista City and, more importantly, Archer Park- a series of rooftop parks connected to each other by bridges and overflowing greenery of all sorts. It's a popular on most days to start with. Today, however, is the day of the Double S Charity Concert. Thus, it's more packed than usual.

One of the park "islands" is home to a concert stage, and that is where the concert is taking place. All throughout the next couple of days, various musicians will perform songs they've written about or dedicated to another in the industry. With the entertainment value of the idea and the fame of the musicians, of course the place is packed.

The stage is where every musician will end up at throughout the day, performing for the masses, but behind it is also a rest area for them to either bide their time or just hang out. It's supposed to be restricted to just those musicians participating, but frankly... security is lax just enough that bandmates and the such could duck on in to see their friends. No fans, however, sorry. It's not the most impressive of places, with seating areas and a salad bar and all the pizza that could possibly be ordered, but hopefully it's good enough. This is also where one can find event organizer Jenny around, in case they need to bring anything up.

Of course, no one is required to stay back there while waiting their turn, or after they've done their performance. Attempts to raise money go beyond just the concert. Double S has all sorts of stalls set up, whether to explain to people the various causes they can specifically pledge support to, or to sell merchandise. Can't forget the food stalls. There is, of course, a stall showing adoptable animals. There always is.

Finally, there's one last thing Double S has set up for any willing celebrities. It's a meet-and-greet area for the fans, where they have the chance to meet their favorite musicians. Giving out autographs, taking pictures with fans... There's even a karaoke set up for everyone to use. Musicians can sing solo, or with others from their label, or even with a lucky fan. AKA feel free to get NPC MP here. Hopefully, it'll get some good publicity for those interested in that kind of thing.

Tickets have been made astonishingly cheap in the hopes that more people will show, with anything else being made up by merchandise sales or donations.
faithfulflame: <user name=cupcake-graphics> (Priestess Terrible Visions)

[personal profile] faithfulflame 2016-02-05 12:03 am (UTC)(link)
[The tender careful way that Serena observes her boundaries, even this close, is appreciated. It's a complex issue, one part brainwashing and one part natural distance from the world. She gave her all to the music, but in this story Rei hadn't had a guide into socialization. She'd had school and work and nothing more, until the band. And that had been all the socialization she needed. Slowly she was unfurling like her favorite flower, growing strong, more open, but it was at her own pace. She was too old and set in her ways to be seized and prized open.]

It's just...some money and food...nothing so special. [But it'll all make sense in time?

How? How could any of this make sense?

This girl was hiding something, probably just like the managers were. Was she connected to them somehow? A spy trying to root out problems? Shamefully, that's Rei's first thought. That Blanche had learned of her changes, of what the Doctor and everyone could do, and was trying to get them to give up the secret subtly. That's the only possibility that even enters her thoughts.]


I...I'm just so lost, Serena. I don't know anything about you, and you...you keep talking like you know me. But I just...ran into you in the flower shop. Did that really mean that much to you? No...I...I mean that doesn't even make sense.

[She sighs and looks away, snuffling and pulling out a handkerchief to dry her face and nose.

Fine, though, if Blanche was spying then fuck it, just get it over with.]


I can be patient. I want to know more. I want to know what's really going on, about those weird dreams. I can't just ignore it. But I don't know who to trust besides Yosuke and my family...
lightthedarkness: (Usagi) (What if I fail?)

[personal profile] lightthedarkness 2016-02-05 10:46 am (UTC)(link)
[If she had known what Rei thought of her, the knife in her heart would have dug deeper. But she didn't know, so small favors in that. Usagi looked at their hands again and she wished, above all else she could heal Rei right then and there, but...

But it wasn't safe. She took a deep breath and nodded.
]

In the darkness, light will appear... there just needs to be a spark. You can do that. You've always been able to. You could set the world on fire with the brightness you have.

[She smiled.]

Just know that I'm cheering you on, Miss Hino. We did just meet in Vista, you're right. And I'm sorry I keep making things so strange.

[It would just be easier... if she stayed away.]

I don't want you to ignore of it. I just want you to be careful.
faithfulflame: <user name=livebites> (Rei Away Away)

[personal profile] faithfulflame 2016-02-05 11:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[Some of this sounds familiar. Some of it sounds...really familiar. Like something out of a long forgotten dream.

She'd rather not think about it, she really wouldn't. But...]


I'll...just have to take your word for it. I don't...feel terribly bright right now. [Wiping away the last of her tears, she manages a muted, exhausted little smile.]

And I will. I can't...really say how, because I can't see where I'm walking, but I'm just...I'm here. I'm going to keep playing music. That's...really what's important, making people's lives happier.

I just wish...I hope...I can see you again sometime, when things are less strange. I want to know who you really are. I just...I want someone else I can trust in my life.
Edited 2016-02-05 23:32 (UTC)
lightthedarkness: (Usagi) (Gentle child)

[personal profile] lightthedarkness 2016-02-06 08:55 am (UTC)(link)
There is will always be light in the darkness, Miss Hino. They cannot exist without one another. Whatever darkness you are in now, it will eventually change. I know that to be true.

[She smiled. She wanted to tell Rei that her life and how she led others to happiness hadn't always been about music, but a life of service as a priestess. But she wouldn't mention that, not now, not here.]

Well, you can see me whenever you want! You know where I work, after all. And please know that I want you to be able to trust as well. Maybe it won't be me, though I would like it to be, but I want that for you as well. Will you be alright to head back? I can stay here as long as you need.

faithfulflame: <user name=cupcake-graphics> (Priestess Unsettled)

[personal profile] faithfulflame 2016-02-06 09:26 am (UTC)(link)
[Rei's not really sure what to make of this encounter. She still doesn't really understand, and she still wants to just leave. She's not sure why she tried talking to this girl again, frankly, because the first time only made her cry. This time she'd cried in public. That was even messier. But at the same time...something was clearly important here, she was missing something. Some clue, some point.]

I...think I'll be alright. I should probably go home, get some sleep. Forgive me for upsetting you, again. I didn't mean to, but, like I said, I just don't know what's going on.

[And you're holding out information. she knows that much.]

I hope you enjoy the concert.

[And with that, she brushes past Serena and back out towards the doors to the parking lot, a migraine building. It was time to go home. To rest. Or to have a fateful encounter with Haruka.]