interstellar5555 | 002 ┼ THEY LEFT US ALONE / KIDS IN THE DARK / TO BURN OUT FOREVER / OR LIGHT UP A SPARK

Who: Cosmic Indulgence, Flashstep, Junkyard Carnival, & System Shock + Any Virgo Onlookers
What: The Revenge EP is debuting in a flashmob-style performance. Four bands, four never before heard songs, one massive social media frenzy.
When: November 7th
Where: Sinammon
Warnings: ......sigh. Carnies.

The second the lockdown is lifted, Luci springs into action. She's mass texting everyone involved:

It's time. Tomorrow night, we ride at 7PM for an 8PM start. Get your best shit dry cleaned.

There's already an exodus happening out of Pride HQ given they weren't the only ones on lockdown either, so slipping out is easy enough. They converge on the location, Luci makes good on her suggestion and hands the techbooth a wad of money to stop playing recorded dance mixes and let them take over the stage. She can already see one guy frantically texting into his lap as she explains what's about to happen. Perfect.

"You should tell your manager to call in more bouncers and remove some of the tables, this place is about to be packed."

((OOC: Welcome to the culmination of the EP plot! Not much else to say but here's a description of the stage setup courtesy of Garnet for anyone curious, and LET'S ROCK!))

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[Kido... makes a noise of acknowledgement at that.]

You're the roots, then, huh?

The roots...?

[Actually she just forgot to add herself into the tree analogy. But they are sort of running out of tree parts.]

Maybe. I kind of think I'm more like a little hole in the tree. And it's mysterious because you don't know what's in there. It could be a squirrel or a bird, but either way it gives the tree some character.

[Trucy brand nonsense is a special kind of nonsense.]

[Trucy. Kido is in agonizing pain she really can't handle this. Like she gives Trucy the most incredulous look and it's bad because like her nose is still bleeding all over everything but--]

I'm worried about you.

I'm worried about you!!

[The blood from Kido's nose has her fretting again, and she pulls out a handkerchief and hands it over. At least it might help stem the tide.]

Are you sure you don't want to go to... a clinic or something? We don't have to tell anyone at Pride. There's gotta be some emergency clinics somewhere.

[She shakes her head.] If it was gonna kill me, I would've felt it.

Just get me into the penthouse.

[Trucy sighs, but nods.]

Okay. We should be there soon.

[And when the cab pulls up to the Pride building, Trucy will help Kido out of the car and try to subtly support her so no one notices the extent of her injuries.]

[Trucy is a hell of a good friend, and Kido can't even put into words how grateful she is for her right now. How many people would literally jump Xanxus to try to help her?]

... Thanks for all this, Trucy.

[But please help her get in bed so she can pass the hell out.]

You'd do the same for me.

[Her tone is affectionate, and Trucy will help Kido all the way up to the penthouse and into her room.]

In a heartbeat. But I don't see you getting into something like this.

[She is very grateful for the help.]

Probably not. Either way, we'll always be there for each other no matter what happens.

[Pause. Apologetic smile.]

Buuut I'm kinda hoping we don't make a habit of this.

I... [She runs a hand down her face--

And immediately regrets it. Fuck that hurt.]

... Yeah.

[Trucy winces sympathetically.]

Need another handkerchief?

[The first one has probably already cleaned up as much blood as it can.]

I'm... good. We're not far from home.

[She groans.] I need a shower.

[She nods. They're almost at the penthouse, so cleaning up there will be more convenient.]

I think you're gonna have a tough time getting the stains out of your shirt...

I don't really care. [It's just a shirt.] I'll just toss it.

... Shit I didn't get any on you, did I?

[Trucy just shrugs.]

I never liked this outfit anyway.

[Kido grimaces.]

Sorry. [oops.]

It's fine. I like shopping.

[Bright sides!]

I'll pay for something new, anyway.

Maybe we could shop for new outfits together? It'll be fun!

I mean, after you've healed up.

Clothes shopping isn't really my thing... but if you want to.

[Well, that's a pleasant surprise. Trucy had expected to be turned down outright.]

Don't worry, I know a lot of great stores and I promise it'll be super fun!

[By now they've reached the penthouse, and Trucy helps her in and looks around.]

Do you need help cleaning up? Should I get the first aid kit?

No, I got it.

If you hear screaming, ignore it. I think I'm gonna douse myself in rubbing alcohol. Who knows what the fuck that asshole's got.

Okay...

But let me know right away if you need help.

[She tries for a small smile. It mostly fails but...]

Thanks, Trucy.

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