I'd like to take a moment to reassure my fans and dis-spell recent rumors: I have not gone to Everglade and become a werewolf. I cannot speak for "Luna," but no such incident occurred on my end. It is all fictitious.

I thank you for your concern. Please be reassured that I am in good health and working on an upcoming single.

Also, Ren appears to have disappeared. [just tacking that on there, with all his TACT.

... not even addressing that horrible musical that he suffered through.]

[action : genessia/everglade archway]

[With all of that said! Ai is now curious about Everglade. He doesn't think it strange to sit on a bench near the archway to Everglade and read a book. Also, watch the people coming to and from Everglade. Even though he's interested in what kinds of people live in Everglade, Ai does believe some rumors. Like the ones about Everglade being dangerous.

So n'aw. He'll literally sit that one out. On this safer bench. People watching.]

 [video - backdated to the Genessia Tribune]

The extensive list of bounties each week has been making an unfortunate impression on my feeling of security. The rate of violent crime in the newspaper has been unsettlingly consistent since I arrived here.

I would like to hire a private bodyguard for the rest of the week. I have the funds necessary. Please apply promptly and I will waste no time with a background check, hiring, and delivery of payment. I would like to have someone working for me by noon tomorrow. This will be a trial, as my job is busy and I require a good fit that will not frighten my fanbase. 

Thank you for your cooperation.

[action / nova city]

[All of this has been sparked by the recent bounty "Hard Drive Harvest," where someone has been stealing hard drives from androids in Nova. Unfortunately, Ai works in Nova. He has no comment on the un/fortunace of himself being an android (though, he doesn't broadcast that fact.) 

Usually, Ai is calm and level-headed when he's traveling between jobs. He likes the alone time and uses the walks or bus rides to listen to his music. But with that bounty out, he's more jumpy than unusual. Rather than ignore people who stare too much or get too close, Ai bluntly addresses them today. Not fearfully, persay, but definitely with some caution.]

What do you want? [You're not going to hurt him, are you?]

[Video]

[Ren's in a room with some musical instruments and recording devices behind him. It's not the Fama building, that much is sure. Instead he's at home, in Attleton, in a room reserved only for music making.]

This is Ren Jinguji - an idol with a contract with the Fama Agency.

I apologize that I missed the Music Festival completely, but that would be because I've been very busy recently. It takes a lot of time to record an album, pose for the camera, spending time with your fiancee and so on... but I'm almost ready to release my first album of songs.

Today, I wanted to share a piece from the album. A live performance through the video. Please sit back and enjoy. The mute button is there for a reason, if you don't want to listen for whatever reason.

[The song he sings for the video is Sekai no Hate Made Believe Heart. When he ends the song he smiles, satisfied.]

Look forward to the full album, as well as any future performances.


[Action]: the second job

[On some nights, Ren can be spotted in the Bright Sky Diner, waiting tables and casually chatting with anyone who's feeling lonely. He seems to be excellent at what he does and he serves everyone with a smile. Some girls even get a wink, because he can't help his Casanova-like nature.]

While the party isn’t due to start for a good while, Fama’s crew has arrived excruciatingly early to make the most of the promised sunrise and their talent’s time. Most of the crew are milling about under the tent around the coffee bar that’s been so generously erected in the sand when they’re not prepping the area for the shoot.

When the talent arrives, they’re greeted by an array of staff members and stylists armed with swag bag totes filled with necessities for the day- water bottles, sunscreen, etc.- and a cap and a white, full zip sweatshirt tailored to just their size, all baring the company’s logo. Maybe a little out of place, given the sudden heat wave, but the weather has promised them a perfect day for the beach at a cozy 72 degrees… and a somewhat chilly morning, especially for those expected to pose in the early tides.

The talent is free to mingle, encouraged to get some coffee and breakfast from the spread, get to know one another, and chat about their upcoming performances for the day when they’re not busy with their shoots or slates, be they promotional for the company brand or for pre-agreed projects for clients.



The music starts long before anyone ever takes the stage, but when it finally stops and the chattering from the crowd dies down…the party really begins.

The lights finally move into action and cast their effects onto the stage and over the dancers suddenly bursting to life for the crowd. The welcome song is upbeat and… honestly borderline obnoxious, but it’s definitely there to set the mood for a massive beach party. Dove, today’s MC and resident ray-of-sunshine archangel takes the stage toward the end of the song to finish out the number with her fellow performers, then applauds along with the crowd as the group exits the stage and a new set arrives.

“Hey everyone,” she purrs over the microphone, breaking her ‘come hither’ character almost immediately and laughing as the crowd jumps to life again. There’s no point in even trying to subdue her bright and sunny attitude, even for a quick tease. “Welcome to Fama’s Beach Party of 2018!”

The onstage band starts another song, just the beat, and she continues her greeting over it, all the while playfully pacing the stage.

“If you haven’t caught on by now, I’ll be yours all afternoon, evening, and well into the morning if you’ll have me~” Alright, maybe she hasn’t entirely dropped the flirty bit- “We have some amazing performances coming your way today, and plenty to do along the shore, so kick back, grab a drink, and just let go. The day is ours so Let’s party!”

From there, she jumps right into the first two songs, then relinquishes the stage to the next long sequence of performers, only interrupting to introduce each musical guest.

She’ll be back here and there throughout the performances with a few playful songs and teasing one liners of her own to keep the party going.

“This is going to get me in so much trouble, but show of hands, who out there is single tonight?”

PARTY PLAYLIST (Will update as performances are posted in threads!)





Volleyball tourney

Further from the stage, Volleyball courts have been marked out with foam posts, nets stretched taut across the centers. There’s a staff member at each of the first few with a clipboard, ready to welcome teams to the pits and referee, while some of the courts further down are meant simply for fun (or practice). So grab some friends, a Fama beach ball, and ready, set, spike!


House Boat

Link and Sidon’s apartment that they shared was, indeed, a boat. So of course they had to bring it right to the party! The beaches were filled up, but their house boat was available for partying as well. While on it music played loudly, drinks were colds and in coolers that were scattered about the deck area. The music meant someone could dance, but also sit and chat while on the deck of the boat.


Feel free to swim out here and grab a cold one and enjoy some music! Sidon will have his Wailord out as well, moving through the waters. Jump on the back of this massive whale and enjoy the sun in style!


Races!

Along the shore of the waters, people will find jet skis that have been supplied for them. Whoever would like is able to pair up, or possibly challenge Sidon who is hosting this event. These jet skis are for races, and whoever wins gets bragging rights and the satisfaction of being the fastest! Do not worry about possibly falling off at any point, Sidon and his Pokemon will be in the water to assist. Samurott and Gyarados will be at the ready for any individuals that may topple into the waters.

Pair up and move out!

Surfing/jetskis/diving/kites/etc

For the less competitive party goers, there are also jet skis and surfboards along the shore further down, well out of the range of the races, should anyone want to partake. Just ask the guy in the Fama shirt, and he’ll hook you up with the equipment, while some of the other attendees might hook you up with some gnarly waves, dude.


The breeze also seems to be exceptionally cooperative today as well, even with the thirty degree drop in heat from the previous days. Grab a kite and try it out!




It would be a long, LONG day with no food or drink around. No one wants to be parched while they party!


Luckily for the crowds, there are stations scattered all around the event with spreads of fruits and veggies and treats of all types, all provided by local businesses from the area, but the centerpiece of it all is the large hut, surrounded by tables, chairs, and umbrellas under which one can find a fully stocked, well-staffed bar (provided, of course, by one Gale Reinhardt) and a grill covered in fare sizzling under the watch of today’s keyblade grill-master, Lea.


The hut is also conveniently home to a large display of merchandise for sale featuring the celebrities performing and currently in attendance. Snag a poster, album, or shirt (or two…or five) and hunt down your idols for autographs!




When Dove returns to the stage, the mood changes completely. She’s forgone her swimwear and changed into something much more romantic, hair in long waves cascading over her shoulder and her happy angel’s glow subtle and warm. The lights dim low until only she and the musicians are visible with soft lights- The sky will be the focus true for this one.


The show starts off as soft and sweet, fireworks popping up here and there in quiet pastels. The next song builds with a show of silver and gold then leads into the next and then final songs with a full array of colors.

The music can be heard anywhere along the beach, as the feed from the stage area will be pumped along through speakers spread here and there, take a seat, cuddle up with that special someone (or another drink), and enjoy the show.


Just because the sun is disappearing doesn’t mean the fun is slowing down! Glowing lights strung from umbrellas and posts that seem to be popping up along the shore, keeping things fairly well lit, but much more soothing than earlier in the day.

The Volleyball courts have now been outfitted with backlights and buckets of glow paint, should anyone wish to paint on and glo up in support of their team…or just for fun for photos!

There are also now staff members and photographers handing out sparklers, careful to pass on the safety instructions, but cheerfully enabling everyone to have fun!

The roll of the ocean and now (somehow) clear skies set the perfect mood for a stroll down the beach, away from the energy and volume of the crowds. It’s a beautiful evening, and the stars seem to provide a perfect sense of peace in stark contrast to the jam packed area near the stage.

The music continues right up until the last hour, at which point Dove takes the stage for one last time. The song is a little different, still energetic, but as it’s finally winding down and fading out, Dove takes her last bow and waves her goodbyes. “I, along with the Fama family want to thank each and every one of you gorgeous people for joining us today! We had a ton of fun, and hope you did too. Enjoy the rest of the evening, and stay safe out there, and we’ll see you all next time! I’m off to grab some s’mores!”

And with a kiss and a wink to the crowd, she’s headed off the stage as the music fades into a repeat of just the beat and then into generic house music.



Once the party has begun to wind down and the staff begins to break down the stage and light rigging, bonfires pop up along the beach, each large and welcoming and accompanied by a nearby box full of the necessities for s’mores. It’s the perfect place to plop down with a guitar, a drink, a lover, or just your friends and enjoy the evening and the stars hanging overhead.

…Just be careful not to fall in if you’ve had one too many…

[ This video opens with a teenage girl standing on a street corner just passed the hologram and news stand. She looks pretty cheerful for having just woken up here, and she's waving excitedly to the camera. ]

Hi new friends! My name is Star Butterfly, and since Marco still has the dimensional scissors, I guess that means I live here now! Is it always this hot here?

[ Yep, that's her one gripe about the whole situation. ]

Anywaaaaay, I'm from another dimension like probably everyone here is. I'm the princess of Mewni, and I stayed on Earth for a while to do some magic training, blah blah blah, and now I'm here! I thought I'd meet all my new neighbors and help everyone cool off with...

ICE CREAM AND PUPPIES!

[ She swings her phone around to show a table she's magicked into existence that is covered with ice cream cones of varying colors that don't really seem right. Some of the ice cream is black, some of it is blood red or purple, some of it looks like it might be plaid somehow. It's all melting fairly quickly too.

There might also be a large litter of adorable puppies scampering around. Some are wrestling with each other, some are licking ice cream cones, and some are opening their mouths and shooting streams of ice cold water at each other.

Star turns the camera on herself again, grinning as she twirls her wand in her phone-free hand. ]

They're magic water puppies, they'll cool you right off. So come by before all the ice cream me--

[ A stream of water hits her phone and sends it clattering across the asphalt. It might be a few minutes before she gets it dried off so she can respond. ]

[The Cheshire Cat is wearing an ordinary black top hat and a conversely extra-ordinary pair of asymmetric reading glasses. There's an issue of The Genessia Tribune lying open on the table with the crossword page fully-"completed". Although anyone who cares to look closer will realise that not only do the answers not match the clues, but some of the answers aren't even words at all.

The more impressive sight is the array of colourful cakes decorating the TARDIS. Some may recognise them as the ones from Randall's bakery. All customised to read "Merry Unbirthday!"]

I'm considering getting a job! Any suggestions for a Cheshire Cat?

[What he means is he needs a job because he spent all his initial money on unnecessary things...]

And if anyone wants to claim an Unbirthday Cake...put on a hat and sing the Unbirthday song!

(ooc: Ches will be working at Torchwood: Haunted House as a "tour guide", but I'm also up for getting him involved in some part time, ad hoc, and/or voluntary jobs too! Suggest away!)

[It's been a few weeks since Ai arrived and applied at Fama to be an idol. During that time, he's hardly been sitting around and just waiting. After receiving his contract, Ai goes straight to work.]

[Video]
Good afternoon, everyone. It's been a while since I arrived. I wanted to be sure to thank everyone who has helped me to settle in. The situation here has made it clear to me that no one likely knows me from home, so I'll introduce myself from the start:

My name is Ai Mikaze. I'm an idol back home--- I sing, dance, model, act, and assist in advertising activities. I look forward to resuming my work here in Genessia. I wanted to do something to thank everyone for making the process of moving in as painless as possible, so I have arranged and recorded some of my music. I hope my songs can help make your days easier, as you've made mine easier.

I intend to perform at an upcoming Music Festival, where I hope to perform my songs in full. If you'd stop by, I would be happy to meet you. I hope to be able to release full versions of these songs very soon. I hope these demos will be entertaining enough in the meanwhile.

Thank you very much. 

[For those interested, he's added two music clips to the video. They're both two minute demos of his songs Innocent Wind and Winter Blossom. For anyone unable to click the links: Innocent Wind is very synchesized and Winter Blossom is a slower piano piece.]

[Action - Various Businesses]
[While it's true that Ai the Idol speaks bluntly and honestly, he did flower up his manners for that video. He even SMILED. But now, he is out doing research. Less smile and more business! Fama Agency will be very helpful, but Ai knows he has to be assertive if he wants anything to happen quickly.

If you own or work at a business, and it has an open sign, Ai is likely to pop in with his resume.]

Excuse me. Is the owner here?

 [Video]

*Sonico appears on the screen with a small but sweet smile*

Hello, everyone. There have been a lot of new singers and musicians arrive - I'm a singer and musician too. My name is Sonico; it's nice to meet you.

*She smiles brighter and bows politely in greeting. Although, given how popular she is, particularly with her modelling, there's a good chance they have seen her or heard of her*

I was...wondering if anyone would be interested in getting a group together...? I play pop rock mostly, but I like to try all kinds of music. If anyone would like to try playing together or something, please let me know. Or come see me play at the Hangar Queen tonight, and we can come up with a plan!

[Ada had been doing a bit of shopping. She had a few things she needed to grab for lunches over the next few days as well as a couple of new outfits. All she wanted was to buy a few things and instead she had found herself being confused for someone else, made to change into a rather cute outfit and to basically hand out coupons.

She figured there was meant to be a model here to do this and they confused her for whoever that was. But she figured why not help out at the moment. So she wanders around, basket in her hands as she held out coupons for people to take as they walk by.]

There is a special offer of 25% off if you show this coupon at Bumble Bee Boutique. It's for today only, so get it why it's hot.

 [Ai is quite calm about the whole "new arrival" ordeal. He's absorbing the information and cataloging it appropriately, making note to check up on some specific questions later. He looks down at the device in his palm, questioning whether or not he should use it. If it's a public broadcast, then there's a chance he might come across a fan... and Ai doesn't want his fans to worry about him when he's confused and unsettled.

So for the first few hours, Ai won't be touching the video device. He'll be going to the commons, unloading his pockets and bag, then making a list or what he does and does not have with him. When he's done, Ai can be found wandering Genessia City. Particularly, he's trying to buy his own groceries and then sitting down on a random bench for a while.]

Everything appears normal enough. I can understand the text and speech here without running any translations. [He also still has his beginner's pamphlet, which he reads blatantly while on the bench.] ... I'm going to miss my photo shoot.

[video]

Good afternoon. I will make this quick: If you recognize me, then don't worry. I've settled well and will begin producing music shortly. Thank you all for your patience and support. I'm sorry to hear that my fans got caught up in this. If there's any way I can make the situation more tolerable for you, you're welcome to contact me. [He's even smiling. Wowow. Frame that, because Ai won't smile as much from here on out. He also won't be as nice.]

For those of you who do not recognize me, that's fine. This isn't Japan. My name is Ai Mikaze, and I'm an idol in my... 'world.' I would like to resume work promptly. Who are the music specialists here? I am looking to buy a piano to start, but I will need access to a mixing bay in the future. I understand there to be a difference between those with and without pendents, and would prefer to support fellow pendent wearers with my purchases.

I would also like to hire a photographer for headshots and talk to a talent agency about representation. Don't bother offering if you're not good at what you do. 

[Action Note: Ai is a robot. He's a very well disguised robot at that, so please hmu before your character automatically knows.]