[ action | OPEN ] I'm a ghost, you're an angel... one and the same, just remains of an age...

[black_black_heart]

Who: Tannusen and/or whoever!
Where: Genessia City - Velvet Lust (Please read that link if you're gonna tag in!)
What: A general Velvet Lust catch-all post for May. Back-tagging in the future, and back-dating now or later are both fine.
Warnings: Will add as/if needed.

🌟 OTAs, and closed threads between people who aren't Tannusen are also welcome!
(Please note it in your subject line, so I don't barge in!)
There are rules! And there are enforcers. Characters (or NPCs!) who step out of line will be removed from the premises.

A. [OPEN - anyone who is ICly an adult, kids simply aren't allowed inside]

It was night-time, and Velvet Lust was open for business. Tannusen could be found either at the bar downstairs, sitting on one of the stools instead of helping pour drinks, or upstairs at that bar trading commentary with the snarky bartender on duty. Either way, he was drinking tea.

B. [OPEN - anyone ICly under-age, or who just wants to]

Day or night, if anyone lingered for long enough just outside of the bar, it was going to eventually draw someone's attention.

C. [LOCKED - Velvet Lust staffers]

Before the bar opened for the night, Tannusen could be found on either floor of the establishment. Stocking things, fixing something, or... even lounging around as a tiger. Staff were always allowed to come and go for several hours before opening time.

D. [LOCKED - Private to Dorian Pavus]

[ The text comes without warning, of course. Mid-day at some point, long before the bar's open for whatever day this thread takes place in. ]

you wanted warning

it will be soon

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[Open] A.

[cadbane]

The alien bounty hunter with the wide-brimmed hat was seated at one of the stools at the bar. He ordered a drink and may or may not be waiting for someone. He's been in here a couple of times - as if just passing through to check-up on something - but only once had he stopped in for a drink some months ago and that time he had been with Deadpool.

He had a serious look to the set of his expression as he eyed the crowd and sipped at his drink.

[black_black_heart]

And here came Tannusen, passing his mug over the bar for Bob to refill for him from the large, steaming glass teapot kept back there. Fragrant, expensive oolong tea, steeped just so.

Anyone could order it, but Tannusen was usually one of the only tea-drinkers at any given bar. The perks of being the owner; at least it wasn't crap, here.

"That's a hell of a hat," the tiger commented to Cad, as his mug was refilled. "You're the poor guy who lives with Wade, aren't you?"

[cadbane]

"Thanks," he replied about the hat, tipping it briefly. "And are you offering me your sympathies?"

Bane eyed Tannusen as he took another swig of his drink. It was more of a politeness while he waited - and he had been waiting to see if Wade was here. He didn't drink a lot. This one glass will last him a while.

[black_black_heart]

"Maybe a little bit, yes," Tannusen smiled, "I play with Wade a lot, and he's a good friend. But then he goes home... and I go home."

And he doesn't live with the menace.

[its_dad_sanzo]

"Oh my~! You're quite the interesting looking fellow, aren't you?"

Aaaand here's Koumyou Sanzo, tipping to one side on one foot, over an empty stool, so that he can peer up under Cad's hat.

"I don't think I've seen anyone so literally blue, before!"

Koumyou no.

[cadbane]

There's a steely red gaze in response, along with an oddly raspy voice.

"You got a problem with that?"

He sounded like somebody you wouldn't mess with twice.

[its_dad_sanzo]

"Oooh, and red eyes?! It's too bad they're not orange!"

KOUMYOU STAHP.

The high priest un-leaned, but only to take a seat on the stool he'd been leaning over, instead. "Why would I have a problem with that? I love blue! Like the sky on a nice warm day."

[A. Introductions | Peter Quill, Rocket, and Garrus Vakarian]

[legendaryoutlawstar_lord]

[Peter had claimed some room at the furthest corner of the bar that he could for their meeting. It had taken a while to set up between exploring the city, procrastinating on finding legitimate work, and finding a time Garrus was actually available.

He was there now though, and could only assume that the other two would be shortly. For the time being he was leaning back, people watching, a drink on the table in front of him, his headphones on and his head nodding to the beat - despite the bar's own music.]

Re: [A. Introductions | Peter Quill, Rocket, and Garrus Vakarian]

[notaraccoon]

[Rocket arrived.. more or less on time, maybe a little less. He'd been scoping out this nice little place that he could easily afford with his bounty profits, and it had taken him a few minutes to climb back out the window he'd broken into. When he gets to the bar, it doesn't take him long to find Quill - just look for the dumbest looking humie in the joint and bingo - and climb up on the barstool next to him. It wasn't made for him, but he makes it work admirably.]

Hey, Quill. Said ya wanted me to meet somebody, right? What's going on? Since when do we need other people?

Re: [A. Introductions | Peter Quill, Rocket, and Garrus Vakarian]

[legendaryoutlawstar_lord]

[Peter pauses his Walkman and takes his headphones out almost disappointedly when Rocket climbs into the chair next to him, but figured it beat dealing with him complaining if he waited until the rest of the song ended. He does smirk over at Rocket's question though.]

Since we got stranded here without everyone else, Rocket. Oh. And, let's see, what else... [Peter looked faux-thoughtful as he counted on his fingers.] He wants to help with our whole getting out thing, knows where to get parts, and he's a lead weapons engineer or something and I guess I talked you up so much he thinks you might be interested in taking you on to play with some shiny toys.

You know, while we're here.

Re: [A. Introductions | Peter Quill, Rocket, and Garrus Vakarian]

[notaraccoon]

[Rocket waits Peter out, and though he doesn't look like he's paying that much attention, he's definitely listening.]

Lead weapons engineer? [Rocket snorts at the title.] He gonna let me blow stuff up? And get paid for it? Guess that'll work while we're getting our stuff together to blow this pathetic prison planet. Hopefully in every way possible.

A. Open. Enjoy!

[sonicosuper]

While Sonico is used to singing to rooms full of people, and rooms with very few people too, she is more nervous than usual given that this is her first performance for Velvet Lust. Still, for this evening she gives it her very best, doing what she can to impress and make a good impression.

For tonight, Sonico is sleek and rather glamorous, singing sweet ballads and soft seductive jazz numbers into the microphone. There is every chance that she's getting it wrong, that this isn't what the patrons want, but she'll do her best to choose the right tempo to suit the atmosphere of the room around her.

When it's time for a break, Sonico takes herself to the bar for some water to quench her thirst, and perhaps she'll be looking for something a little neater to settle her nerves.

A. Open. Enjoy!

[tevinteraltus]

Alleyana had told Dorian when he'd first arrived to find himself a distraction, and with two jobs and a side project, not to mention a heap of literature from other worlds to fill his days, he felt he'd done a rather good job, all things considered. Still, even with so many things going on, it was nice to have a place to unwind. If that meant having a handsome man or two to flirt with mixed in, all the better.

Tannusen's Velvet Lust was just such a place at least the downstairs, and it was there he had the pleasure of watching Sonico perform. Until the moment she'd taken the stage, he hadn't even known she was a performer. From his somewhat secluded table he made his way to the bar as she did for her break, sliding onto the bar stool next to her and setting down a half-empty glass of wine before him on the bar as he did so. Tonight he was wearing royal blue robes over his usual leathers, having found a wonderful tailor in Everglade who was fascinated with Tevene fashion. Such a blessing.

He smiled amicably as he looked over to her. "You have a sparkling voice, Sonico. It's a pleasure. I didn't know you were a performer."

[sonicosuper]

Sonico sipped slowly at her ice cold water with her eyes closed, enjoying the moment to calm herself down. When she heard the voice beside her, Sonico opened her eyes again and turned to him with a pleased smile and bright eyes, "Oh, thank you. Very much. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!"

[tevinteraltus]

"I did, very much so." He continues to smile and takes a sip from his wine before continuing.

"How long have you been performing?"

[black_black_heart]

"I was wondering when you'd actually take a break," Tannusen chuckled, sliding into one of the empty seats beside her. "You're doing great, though. Is the setup good?"

Meaning the mic, the stands, the speaker system, all of it. While nothing was turned up to make her blast through the place like an auditorium, it was there to give a little boost so she didn't have to blow her voice out projecting the whole time.

[sonicosuper]

Sonico flushed at his first comment - he was her boss, after all. "Oh - did I sing too long?" She smiled at at the compliment though, nodding her head as she graciously acknowledges it. "Thank you - yes! The sound is really lovely in here. It's such a nice bar too." She glanced around the room for a moment, appreciative, then went back to sipping her water.

[its_dad_sanzo]

"Hello, Sonico!" Koumyou waved from a few seats down the bar, as cheerful as ever. "Long time no see!"

They'd met aaaall the way back at the singles event at the diner. Five months later, and they're both apparently still here!

[sonicosuper]

"Hello!" Sonico smiled and nodded in greeting, indeed recognising him from the event. "It has been a while. How are you?" He looked well enough; besides, he was able to come out and enjoy himself at a bar, and that was always a good sign.

[captain_by_the_book]

Sonico's first performance had drawn more patrons than usual, and that meant a busy night for the kitchen, too. But soon after he had heard the music stop, there was finally a breather between orders, and he left his little sanctuary.

He slipped onto the seat next to Sonico. "So, how does it feel to be back on stage?"

[sonicosuper]

Sonico turned to Cassian as he approached and she smiled, if a little sleepily. She picked up her glass of water and took a small sip. "It's great, Cassian." And at once her face breaks into a happy smile, "It's been a while and I've missed it."

[om_nom_namur]

[It's a nice place, really, and Sonico is killing it in his opinion. But it's also been a rather frustrating night because he keeps forgetting where he is and keeps trying to flirt with girls. They're generally less than amused, even after he apologizes. Go figure. Eventually he makes his way over to the bar for a bottle of "whatever will shut me up" and focuses on listening to Sonico, enjoying finally getting to hear her new songs. There's a piece of one he recognizes, and it makes him smile. She fixed it up really well.

He'll have a bottle of water and a pretty little cocktail ready for her if she comes to sit next to him, and he will definitely be doing his best to catch her eye when she exits the stage.

By whistling.

Really loud.]

[sonicosuper]

*From the stage, Sonico can't see the crowd very well, but they're lit up enough that she can make out a shape, and there's a fair few who have turned up tonight. Fortunately, Sonico is professional enough not to even flicker an eyelid when she notices Namur by the bar.

When she leaves the stage, there are a few people who stop to talk to her and offer her praise, but when she hears that whistle, she stops still and turns toward Namur's direction. Automatically, Sonico smiles, but by the time she has walked over to him , she is looking quite pale and distracted*

Hello, Namur.

*Not exactly her most warm of welcomes*

Open To All! (re-using my prompt from last time lol)

[its_dad_sanzo]

Koumyou was a regular at Velvet Lust. Most often, he was upstairs enthusiastically shaking his ass to the music. Off-beat, sometimes... did he do that on purpose? No one knew for sure.

But, he was also fond of sake.

And sometimes fond of less... noise.

So, tonight he was downstairs, seated primly at the bar with a warm bottle and a saucer cup before him, cheerfully chatting up Bob the bartender in between delicate sips. The patron to his right wasn't terribly interested in talking, but the seat to the left of him was empty. How long it'd stay that way was anyone's guess.

[OTA]

[k2so]

[a.Later afternoon/before opening.]

Kay knows that there's still a few co-workers he has yet to meet. He saw them often enough around the bar when it's open by that time everyone's already working and it's not professional to stop and chat when patrons has to be served or looked after. That's why he came a bit early today, to see if he could get to know the others a little better.

[b. Night Hours]

There's a really tall, dark-grey droid moving around the bar, his bright white optics making even harder to miss him than his size. The view might seem a little bit ominous if you don't know him. However, Kay is only making sure everyone's behaving and checking if someone needs a hand with anything.