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Interdimensional Managers ([personal profile] interdimanagers) wrote in [community profile] interstellar55552016-05-02 01:59 am

☆TRACK X: PLAY ALONG

Who: Everyone!
What: Vista City amps up for Pride and Virgo's WORLD TOUR with HYPE WEEK.
When: May 1st - May 5th 2055
Where: Various places in Vista City
Warnings: Could be anything.

“Try to make it look like it's all somehow getting better,
'Cause I know how to play it pretty good against the measure.
Everyone started out a little insane,
But we learn pretty quick how to fake it for the game.”

☆PLAY ALONG



Hype Week is less an official label event, and more something that the media has created in response to a particularly odd situation. Pride and Virgo appear to be functioning in unison - launching separate world tours on practically the same date, launching vast quantities of new material and media events, and making a point of never mentioning or acknowledging the actions of the other. Could this be some kind of collaborative event? A viral marketing campaign? No one is really sure, but the local economy is happy to capitalize on it in order to make it as big of a city-wide ordeal as possible.

For musicians, this means all kinds of event that they have to attend and cooperate with - everything from photo shoots, to signing, to music video premiers. For rescuers, this means one last opportunity to track down those still trapped before they are whisked away on a world spanning journey. Events that will be happening:

► NEW SINGLES: Hot new singles are getting released by bands all over the place. While actual concerts and performances are not actually happening much during the hype period, each band is probably releasing at least one new single and hyping it all to hell with one song performances here and there on TV and the like. You can have fun defining that single for your band, or leave it ambiguous! Up to you.

► PANELS AND INTERVIEWS: Musicians will get carted all over to various talk shows and public question panel events - a lot of questions will be asked about the World Tour and its specifics, of which the musicians themselves seem to know very little. This goes for the veterans as much as it does the fledglings.

► MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERS: In which a bunch of fancy music people go to fancy theaters and watch all the new music videos for the new singles, and then write articles about this. This is also something you are welcome to create specifics for.

► SIGNINGS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES: While many of the veterans and doing things like autobiographical books signings and what not, the newer musicians are more likely to just be signing millions of World Tour specific posters and CD releases. Its quite likely that they are going to be totally run down after all these appearances and preparations - try to stay awake at the table!

► WORLD TOUR PREMIER: This will be covered in a second log a few days from now. For now, the musicians are just being prepped for a music festival to end all music festivals, that will start May 5th and cover the entire weekend. They've been practicing rigorously all month - they'll have to hope they have the stamina to make it to the actual performance.


All the while, Gold and Silver have been mysteriously absent. Silver has been here and there, handing out supplies and necessary tech, but guidance for rescuers has been minimal. Gold hasn't been seen at all.

Part way into the week, at least, Shep will return with a new batch of rescuers, just in time for the premier! New musicians and band combinations will slowly be announced over this week as well, with some of them being saved for the premier festival itself. That is, any OOC changes made to bands and last minute new members are going to get announced like they are big exciting unveilings, because spin doctoring is what the labels do!

☆SINGULARITY
Everyone hearing the new singles will be able to tell that they seem especially ear wormy - extra hip, extra catchy, like the best examples of each bands radio popularity. Rescuers in particular, though, will notice something sort of strange about them. It's more than just song being catchy. People who are not musicians themselves will find themselves being unnaturally charmed by them, as if each time they hear these singles they are being slowly brainwashed into becoming more and more fixated on the artists performing.

Of course, this can be stopped by just not listening to them for a few days, but it's hard to avoid when pretty much every public location has been playing these singles non stop. Along with this effect, there are some particulars:

► PREDATOR DREAMS: The Pride band Predator is the same as the others, in that it has a particularly intrusive single that's just been introduced. There is one difference. It may take a while to notice, but it can be noted that one starts to feel somewhat tired and dazed after listening to it repeatedly, like they are somehow drained. The single is called The Spaces In Between and it is somewhat unusual that Cass, the member who usually primarily focuses on instrumentals and back up singing, is now performing lead.

If your character hears this song several times, they may suffer some weird DREAMS - especially if they received a dose of Gold's magic powder in the Better To Pretend event. If you'd like to receive a dream, please write "DREAM PLEASE" in your subject line, along with a written section describing an instance of your character having regular dreams that I can manipulate. Anywhere else and I might miss it.

► ESCAPED MUSICIANS: Musicians that have escaped and are now in hiding will find themselves particularly mentally manipulated by the singles released by their home label. They will find their minds unusually filled with thoughts of returning to their labels, as well as increased paranoia about being caught. Any remaining programming will be particularly triggered and brought to the surface. They'll be able to push it down with self control and assistance from other characters, but the thoughts will become more invasive the more they listen to it.

“'Cause everybody's so scared,
We don't wanna go there.
We don't wanna make a move,
We got all our lives to lose.
Screaming in the dark while we just play our part out.

I play along,
Like I don't know what's going on.”
lightthedarkness: (Usagi) (Gentle child)

[personal profile] lightthedarkness 2016-05-05 02:52 am (UTC)(link)
I think you need a break. At least a small one. [And at least for what Usagi has in mind.] Can you take a small bathroom break? I'll come with you so Avery can just stand by the door. I promise, you'll feel super refreshed if you stretch your legs for like, five minutes.
scalpedsociety: (thoughtful)

[personal profile] scalpedsociety 2016-05-05 02:57 am (UTC)(link)
Sure, I guess it wouldn't hurt. [After all, she's been signing things FOR HOURS.]
lightthedarkness: (Usagi) (Good morning!)

[personal profile] lightthedarkness 2016-05-05 03:00 am (UTC)(link)
I've got her, Avery! [She smiled at the body guard, who, even being a robot, smiles and waves to Usagi as she takes Aramat by the crook of her elbow to the restroom, Aramat's body guard not too far behind.]
scalpedsociety: (mirror mirror)

[personal profile] scalpedsociety 2016-05-05 03:19 am (UTC)(link)
[Avery: one of the few 'kind' robot bodyguards. Aramat tries to rearrange her makeup, try to waken herself up... however these do not work.]
lightthedarkness: (Usagi) (I'm so sorry)

[personal profile] lightthedarkness 2016-05-05 03:20 am (UTC)(link)
Are you sure you're going to be okay? [Usagi doesn't want to say she looks exhausted but... well... she's clearly exhausted.]
scalpedsociety: (*pouts*)

[personal profile] scalpedsociety 2016-05-05 03:32 am (UTC)(link)
I didn't sleep too well last night. [She really didn't. But the problem is far deeper than that.]
lightthedarkness: (Usagi) (Will you be alright?)

[personal profile] lightthedarkness 2016-05-05 03:34 am (UTC)(link)
Is ah... is that all? [She knew that Aramat was having issues with her past and those memories, she had to wonder if she had been able to consume the powder... and if she was experiencing more of those memories.]
scalpedsociety: (lonely)

[personal profile] scalpedsociety 2016-05-05 03:41 am (UTC)(link)
[She's one of the few that didn't. Memories have been coming anyway, and Pride is... tense right now. Her boy isn't her boy and he's losing him, add keeping a selfish secret from him, knowing full and well what happened to all the fired. And she's trying to hold it together but's cracking apart.

She wishes things could go back like they used to be. Sometimes Aramat thinks of going straight to Lesedi to 'reset' her. Other may like their emerging memories and lives, but she doesn't.]


I think so.

[It's a lie. She can't spill her guts in front of this girl again.]
lightthedarkness: (Usagi) (I'm scared)

[personal profile] lightthedarkness 2016-05-05 03:49 am (UTC)(link)
I mean... if you're sure... [She reached out. She wondered... should she reveal that part of her? What would Aramat do? Aramat only knew her lies, but had done so much for her.]

Oh ah, what if I had a way for you to feel rejuvenated, nothing shady, promise! Would that help?
scalpedsociety: (oh my...)

[personal profile] scalpedsociety 2016-05-05 11:21 am (UTC)(link)
I wouldn't mind it...

[Serena always looks like a bundle of sunshine.]
lightthedarkness: (Usagi) (Gentle child)

[personal profile] lightthedarkness 2016-05-06 06:47 am (UTC)(link)
Alright, close your eyes and give me your hands. [She held out her hers to Aramat.]
scalpedsociety: (mirror mirror)

[personal profile] scalpedsociety 2016-05-06 09:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Alright then...

[And Aramat offers her hands, closing her eyes...]
lightthedarkness: (Sailor Moon) (I have hope for the future)

[personal profile] lightthedarkness 2016-05-06 11:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[She took a deep breath and exhaled as she summoned up her powers from the crystal. This was incredibly new for her to do, especially as it was so easy while Sailor Moon. But she just knew that she could do this. She did this as Serenity and she was Serenity. Just right now she was Usagi too. She drew her powers and pushed a tiny amount into Aramat, removing the fatigue and the aches and pains from her limbs. She removed the tiredness from her mind. She healed as much as she could before she withdrew her powers and opened her eyes, not realizing she closed them. She smiled as she gently gave Aramat's hand a squeeze.]

How do you feel?
scalpedsociety: (???)

[personal profile] scalpedsociety 2016-05-08 12:55 am (UTC)(link)
[She feels... better. Better than whatever coffee, tea, or whatever stimulant anyone could give her. Aramat feels calm.

What is up with this girl? As she opens her eyes, Aramat abruptly takes away her hands and moves away from the younger woman.]


What did you just do?
lightthedarkness: (Usagi) (Tee hee)

[personal profile] lightthedarkness 2016-05-08 04:04 am (UTC)(link)
It ah.. it's a bit complicated, but I suppose the easiest explanation is that it was a transfer of energy, some of mine to you!
scalpedsociety: (nervy)

[personal profile] scalpedsociety 2016-05-08 10:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[And Aramat just gets more nervous at this.]

...What are you?
lightthedarkness: (Usagi) (Can I really save them?)

[personal profile] lightthedarkness 2016-05-10 10:07 am (UTC)(link)
I'm your friend, Aramat, and I don't want to see you so exhausted and run ragged. [Still, the reaction she gave at healing her. She swallowed and bit her lip. Would Aramat report her?]

I'll leave though, if... if that's what you want. [She wore her heart on her sleeve, so her worry and concern was as blatant and obvious as her hair-style.]

The flowers... all of them are yours... for you, I mean. Mrs. Ophelia is such a big fan, ya know?
scalpedsociety: (???)

[personal profile] scalpedsociety 2016-05-11 08:32 am (UTC)(link)
It's just... strange. It's like you have powers. [But she's not telling on her. No one deserves to be taken into that room.]

If it's fine? [Everything is so strange...]
lightthedarkness: (Usagi) (Will you be alright?)

[personal profile] lightthedarkness 2016-05-12 03:39 am (UTC)(link)
[Not like- very much have. But she didn't correct Aramat.]

Fine? [She looked up, a bit confused.]
scalpedsociety: (Default)

[personal profile] scalpedsociety 2016-05-12 12:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Fine as in you can leave. Also... never do that again.

[Usagi is lucky she's being kind.]
lightthedarkness: (Usagi) (Can I really save them?)

[personal profile] lightthedarkness 2016-05-13 07:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah... Alright. I hope you get some proper rest. [She gave a little bow before hurrying off.]