[ 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

Comments

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?"

[sonicosuper]

Sonico smiled brightly, bowing her head in thanks and too bashful to say anything more about the compliment.

"Let's see... I'd been performing for three years before I arrived here but - well, only one of those was uh...more professional. And I've played the odd concert since I arrived here."

[tevinteraltus]

"More professional?" He raised an eyebrow before lifting his glass to take another drink. "What precisely were you doing? Were you employed by some duke or some such?"

[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.

[black_black_heart]

"What? No, you're fine!" Tannusen chuckles, "I used to sing gigs, myself, so I know how fast one can dry up. And thank you, I put a lot of work into this place. Including keeping it clean."

All of that hardwood gleamed faintly in the comfortable lighting; well-polished, no grit or grime to be found except whatever had been tracked in so far for the night just by virtue of foot-traffic. It would all be swept back out and wiped down again when they closed in the morning, just like every morning.

[sonicosuper]

Sonico smiled and breathed in relief - at least she hadn't gone too far with singing her set. "Oh, really, you sing?" She sat up a bit straighter and looked at him, wondering what kind of a singer he might be. "Perhaps we should do a duet some time."

She nodded at his comment about keeping it clean, and took a moment just to look around her and admire the place - she couldn't do much of that from her stage.

[black_black_heart]

"I used to. Not professionally, or anything. Little gigs here and there, street busking, that sort of thing. I can't in front of strangers now, though; gave that up for a little subarchway."

Specifically, to get Jethro back.

"I'm still decent on guitar if you ever want backup there. I have my old electro-acoustic guitar from Earth. Twelve strings." The second most expensive thing he'd owned, after Jethro itself.

[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.

[its_dad_sanzo]

Koumyou got up with his sake and came over, settling into the empty seat beside her for easier chatting. "I'm well enough. You've taken to singing in bars, then?"

[sonicosuper]

That was good of him to move on her behalf - she wasn"t quite sure of the etiquette of sitting at bars, so that helped. She smiled and nodded, "That's right. It means I get to spend more time doing what I love, which is ideal. It's quite different, but I like it."

[its_dad_sanzo]

Koumyou didn't know the etiquette for most things not found inside of a monastary, but everyone let him get away with it all anyway. "Oh, that is nice! Doing what you love means doing things worth doing! Are you going to be doing anything upstairs, or just down here?"

[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."

[captain_by_the_book]

"I'm glad. I suppose it's a nice enough place for a first concert after a break. Small, like you'd wanted, and it even comes with its own security." No need for him to play the part, as he had offered to before. "You've drawn a lot of patrons, I don't think I've had the kitchen as busy as tonight yet."

[sonicosuper]

"It really is. I'm so glad that Tannusen gave me this opportunity. It's quite different from what I usually do, but I had a good time." Sonico smiles and finishes her glass of water, looking down at it thoughtfully. "I hope that is a good thing, and that people might want to return to hear me again."

[captain_by_the_book]

"It's a very good thing. The cantina is crowded, the barkeeper and cook are busy... I believe Tannusen is going to be pleased tonight." He sips on his drink, leaning slightly closer. "And I'd like it if you performed here more often. We could even go home together after our shifts end, once we have moved in."

[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*

[om_nom_namur]

[..... He passes her the water first, then.]

Hi.

[If he sounds uncertain right back at her, it's a fleeting thing.]

Probly ain't the first or the last t' tell y' yer doin' a damn fine job. Whatcha need so y' can rally for the next set?

[sonicosuper]

*Sonico takes the bottle of water and opens in carefully - she doesn't to spill it over her glamorous navy blue dress. She smiles politely at his compliment*

Thank you very much. And thank you for coming. What do I need? Just some water.

*And so she takes a sip, not really looking at him*