Operation 6 | [Video/Action]

[orlokbutterfly]

[Pre-Opening Private Action: Gale, Ivina & Roman]

[It took a while, but they were finally about to be able to go live with After Life. It was a couple days later than Gale would have liked, but snags here and there happen, but right now they're seeming snag-free finally. The decor is finished, the bar is stocked, the music is all set. Gale was currently up on the stage, ensuring that the dance poles were sturdy and safe for both sober and drunken dancers. He hooks one leg around the last pole and twirls around it before hopping off. Yep, they're seeming to be fine.

He hops off the stage and approaching the bar, taking the wires hanging from his neck in hand and twirling them at his side as he drops into one of the cushioned glass seats at the counter. He taps his fingers on the glass counter before starting to spin around in the chair like the juvenile man-child he is.]

Everything seems to be set. Music, drinks, lights, clean building, lit sign, all check. I swear I'm forgettin' something. 

[He frowns a bit. There has to be something he's missing, dammit! His instinct has never been wrong before!]

[Video]

[Later in the night, a video feed comes on to show a club's stage, dimly lit in ambient lighting to give the place a prismatic aura off the glistening crystal walls. There's music playing while a certain figure decked out in a certain purple outfit complete with butterfly mask is twirling around and showing off moves on a pole. When he decides he's done showing off his personal poledancing moves, he hooks his legs around it and hangs upside-down to face the feed with a grin on his face.]

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. To whichever of you lovely faces this may be of interest to, I've got an announcement to make. With the aid of the lovely Ivina, we've taken over a certain nightclub in Nova City and gave it a much needed make over and change of management. The face of Iron Faeries has been entirely changed, and now has the identity of After Life. So, if there are any of you out there that enjoys this kind of life, I fully expect you to stop by. We've even got a couple job openings, if that suits your fancy too.

So, this place is open 24 hours. Age doesn't matter to get in, buuuut if you're under 18, don't bother stopping by from 2 AM to 8 AM. We have a few more... risque shows during that time, not for the kiddies, y'know.

[By that, he of course means stripteases are a common thing in those hours. But still! Innocent minds shouldn't be tainted!]

Out of the kindness of my own cyborg heart, drinks will be slightly discounted for the first three days. I do hope to see a few familiar faces there.

[He gives a salute and the video cuts.]

Comments

[redcinemareel]

Ah~? I wasn't aware you were also a business man. It looks quite lovely!

[Exactly the sort of club she'd want to go to!]

[orlokbutterfly]

Well, it's a new venture for me, but hey, a guy's gotta start somewhere.

Would I by any chance see you swing by?

[redcinemareel]

It would be in my best interests to stop by. I have to take advantage of that discount, after all.

You also mentioned that you were hiring?

[orlokbutterfly]

You should. We're not gonna be that generous all the time, after all.

We're in the market for a couple full time performers, bartenders, bouncers and another VIP room host.

Audio; Private

[nofortunateone]

What drinks do you have?

[He really needs to get drunk and regular liquor just doesn't do it.]

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[orlokbutterfly]

We got your standard booze fare, but we've also got several stronger ones. Most of the real strong ones become available after 2 AM.

[He shoots a quick text of the club's drink list, ranging from the basics like vodka and whisky to things much higher on the alcohol scale. They even have absinthe! Drinking ritual for it optional.]

The co-owner also makes some mean mixed drinks. When I say these can get strong, I mean they can even knock a cyborg on their ass. And that's sayin' something.

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[nofortunateone]

[He has no bases of comparison for a cyborg.]

I have a fast metabolism. [Which is putting it lightly.] Anything that might be able to get me drunk would be a blessing.

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[orlokbutterfly]

You and me both, but I get the feeling not for the same reasons.

[Unless this dude's a cyborg too but he doubts it.]

If nothin' here gets you at least buzzed, I'm sure Ivina will be able to come up with something. Pretty scary what that woman can do with her drinks.

[Video]

[swordprincess]

[Karla listens to the announcement with an insatiable curiosity.]

...What kind of club is this?

[Video]

[orlokbutterfly]

A nightclub. Music, dancing, booze, the kind of night life that's needed after a grueling day of slaving away at work.

'course, we're not strictly open at night. People need to unwind during the day too.

[Video]

[swordprincess]

Interesting... I might have to take a look.

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[charmingdeception]

[Aurora looked rather shy, but the risque portion was something she was somewhat familiar with even if she never admitted it.]

So... What kind of people are you hiring?

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[orlokbutterfly]

Whoever might be interested in a position along the lines of dancer, performer, bartender, bouncer or VIP host. Hours are pretty flexible too. If someone wants the night shift one night but not the next, that's all fine by me.

[He'll be the pretty laid back boss. He's not so sure about Ivina yet, he'd probably joke that she's a slave driver to him personally.]

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[charmingdeception]

What exactly is a VIP host?

[She had to ask, she was curious and this might help her with getting what she needs.]

[Video]; Private

[beauty_burns_gold]

[Yang's been needing to find a job. And a place where she could get good music and booze? Well...hopefully only having one arm wouldn't be a problem.]

So...what kinds of jobs do you have open? Uh...Nothing dancing or risque please, that's not my kinda thing.

Plus I don't think many people would want to see me dance with only one arm.

[True enough she's showing enough of herself to show that her right arm only has a stump left of it. At least she looks pretty damn attractive otherwise.]

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[orlokbutterfly]

[He was mildly surprised by her missing arm, but his face didn't show it. Hell, he felt a little bad for her. No one should have to put up with an injury like that. Still, he smiles. Gotta smile for a pretty lady.]

We're looking for general performers too, so it's not just dancing. Even if something like singing or comedy's your thing, we'll gladly take that kind of talent.

Otherwise, the main open positions are bartending, bouncers or hosts for the VIP room. If none of those suit your fancy, we could figure something out you.

And trust me, no one will care about the arm. If someone makes a smart comment about it, they'll have to deal with me.

[Because harassment is one thing that he won't stand for. And normally, he probably wouldn't compromise and make a new position for someone, but this girl kinda looks like she needs it.]

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[beauty_burns_gold]

[Well, hell. No negative towards the arm certainly earned Gale some bonus points. Hard enough having to deal with having lost it in the first place after all.]

Well I'm not really one for singing, you'd probably want to ask my teammate Weiss for that, though she's probably too busy as Nova City Guardian and all.

I could probably be a bouncer. I am...was a hunter-in-training after all, and I can hold my own in a fight. [And trash bars, but she's better off not saying that.] Doubt I could mix drinks with only one hand anyway.

Don't worry about the arm comments. They won't think of it much when my other arm launches them out the door into the street.

[Yang doesn't need it badly, per say, but staying at home while others were actually working didn't feel good to her. She didn't want to be a mooch.]

[Private; Action]

[evenglass]

[The sharp footsteps caused by Ivina's heels on the glass staircase started echoing in the still empty club. As Gale ponders to himself, Ivina just finished up arranging her desk in the office upstairs. Ivina breaks the silence by pushing the door to the bar open with just her mind, showing off her more modern attire fitting the setting: a dark violet body-con dress coupled with rose-gold accessories on her neck, arms, wrist, and ankles.

Ivina is confident enough in her skills to manage a club, but all of this are still very new to her even now. ]

I need a drink.

[She spots Gale at the corner of her eye, spinning around in chair. Ivina didn't pay it much mind as she walks behind the bar, a Vanity cocktail fixing itself as she approaches. The only thing she adds was a straw. It's not strong enough for her alien metabolism, but it tastes sweet enough to get her by]

Perhaps having the people on our employ begin their tasks earlier than expected would be the one you're forgetting?

[Which isn't much, most of the heavy lifting is done by robots]

[Private; Action]

[orlokbutterfly]

[While Gale was distracted in his spinning antics he didn't hear the door open, but he jolted slightly when he saw the cocktail mix itself. He stared at it for a moment before looking over at the woman. And staring. Behind that mask he was eying her up and down, and it was probably easy for her to identify by now even when his eyes weren't visible.]

Nah, I don't think it's that. I know I gotta ring 'em up once we've got the opening time down for certain.

[A grin finally comes across his face.]

And I'm sure I don't need to tell you how great you look in that outfit. You look like you were made for this kind of scene.

[He'll get back to eying her up, because that is totally something important that needs to be done.]

[Private; Action]

[evenglass]

[Ivina sighs before sipping on the straw of her drink]

I thought this was the choice of attire for in the human world at large, not only for this "scene".

[Ivina puts a finger under Gale's chin to lift it up and have his eyes up to her face instead of her body]

Closed to After Life Staff & Owners!

[redcinemareel]

[It's a mingle thread! Tag around and make your own threads!]

[redcinemareel]

[As promised, Grell arrives early to After Life to get her bearings on the place before the grand opening that night. She's also in her usual red boots and carrying her chain whip at her side. The bar really is more impressive in person than on the video feed. She makes a mental note to definitely come down when she wasn't working.

She stops by a pillar, admiring the glow inside as it illuminates her face. How were they able to do that? Sometimes the future surprised her. Heels click on the floor as she walks around the pillar, as if trying to see any seams.]

What is it made of? [The question is more to herself than anyone that may pass by.]

[highprices]

I believe it's some sort of crystal.

[Crystal smiles as she steps up to Grell, her black heels clicking softly on the polished floor.]

I should have thought to ask Gale.

[Her tone is light while her bright blue eyes stare up at the glimmering column. After a moment she turns towards Grell, her expression all ease and friendliness. Her eyes follow the curve of Grell's outfit pausing at her hips and the whip at her side.]

[maybeitsmaybelline]

Good question!

[Roman isn't supposed to be there but he doesn't care. He's shameless even when he's sober, and he is far from sober. Ivina clearly didn't make her concoction with mere mortals in mind. He sways forward to knock on the pillar before rocking back onto his heels.]

The structural bit looks like crystal or glass, but all the glimmery insides... that has got to be that damned witch. [He shakes his head with an irritated frown.] All that magic, and what does she do? Glowing pubs and galaxy drinks. What a waste.

[Because he's definitely mad about the waste, not about the fact that she got him significantly more sloshed than he'd intended. Yup.

He finally turns his attention to Grell, sizing her up from head to toe.]

Oh? Did Gale hire a club dominatrix?

Crystal | OPEN!

[highprices]

[Having recently been employed Crystal decides that a new attire is needed. When she arrives she's wearing a purple cocktail dress and her usual confident smile. Black strappy heels click against the ground as flecks of light glint off her wrist and ears. She has a weakness for jewels and while she can afford anything too pricey it's obvious that these are still nice pieces. She smiles at those gathered, having only met Gale prior to now.

Social butterfly that she is she walks up to the nearest person and begins speaking.]

I don't believe we've met yet. I'm Crystal.

[She seems at ease and friendly while a smirk begins to tug at her lips.

If she spots Gale her greet changes and her smile widens.] It's nice to see you again. Did you miss me at all? [It's only been a few days.]