Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 2

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Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 2

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Post by SavageBob » Fri Dec 14, 2018 11:37 am

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Reverb in Blue: Session 2

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Minus their lead singer, the Blueshift Echoes receive an invitation to do a private performance for recording executive Habeth Farjam. Afterward, Farjam offers to sponsor the band to perform at the Flutterplume Club, a speakeasy run by a business rival named Engothian Gozer. Only there's a catch to Farjam's offer: She needs the band to recover a CZ-series business droid she gifted to Gozer to spy on him (or at least to recover its memory).

The Echoes are desperate for gigs after Nubia's City Council has outlawed alien-majority bands from performing in public. They scope out the supposed venue with little luck. Their monorail ride to the club is quite eventful. First, a strange man with stolen droids tries to droidnap BD-BD and Genius; second, a young man makes off with Raysel's makeup kit. The band replaces the kit and pursues the droid thief; the trail leads to a sketchy shop run by Nosaurians who buy "used" droids.

Jessa convinces the Nosaurians that some of the stolen droids belong to the Echoes, so the Nosaurians introduce Jessa and Targus to Hazz, a Duros droid tech who works for Engothain Gozer. Hazz reveals that the stolen droids were brought to an underground droid-fighting arena associated with the club. With time running short, Jess and Targus leave the droids for now and follow Hazz into the venue. Meanwhile, their companions go in through the secret laundromat entrance...

Loose Ends and Questions:
Spoiler:
1) What does Gozer know about Zannel's disappearance? Why does Farjam think Gozer knows something? What else does Farjam know about all this?

2) What happened to the kid who took the costume kit?

3) What's up with all these Nosaurians?

4) Why is the Flutterplume Club so antsy about Corragut gang activity in the neighborhood?

5) Why is the Flutterplume Club rumored to be a bad hangout for non-Humans, but the entertainers are all non-Human?

6) Why does Gozer hate droids so much?

7) What exactly does this gig entail? When will it be? Who are you performing for? Is there an audition?

8) Farjam mentioned other bands being invited to the venue. Who are they? Who sponsored them?

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Re: Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 2

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Post by SavageBob » Fri Dec 21, 2018 3:30 pm

Lothio leads Meshel, Gaise, Voron, and Raysel to a small room at the end of the corridor. The alarm shuts off.

Lothio
Image "OK, looks like the threat's passed, whatever it was. Here's your dressing room. I'll be close in case there's any trouble."


Meanwhile...

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Outside the droid workshop, Jessa, Targus, and the droids find themselves in what appears to be a restaurant kitchen. Hazz leads them through the area, where several Nosaurian cooks are at work. He takes them into a service corridor that leads to what appears to be a backstage area. The sounds of equipment being set up are audible from the other side of the curtains.

Hazz
Image "Here's the dressing room. Best to keep your droids in here.”
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The Duros leaves. In the dressing room, Jessa and Targus find Meshel, Gaise, Raysel, and Voron already there. In a corner of the room, duffels and backpacks suggest that other performers have been using the room, as well.

Lothio
Image [There's a knock at the door. Lothio's voice comes through.]

"Ten minutes, folks!"

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Re: Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 2

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Post by Spiritbw » Fri Dec 21, 2018 5:45 pm

Meshel Kevon
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Meshel grins at Jessa and Targus when they arrive in the backroom,”So ya got in okay. Was a lil’ worried ya might have a bit o’ trouble afta the alarm wen’ up.”

He motions to the other gear and baggage in the room,”Looks like we gots competition and we’re on in ten. We best get a move on.”
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Re: Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 2

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Post by ThreeBFour » Sat Dec 22, 2018 3:52 am

Targus Jhonez
Image "I'm pretty sure the alarm was me." Targus admits to the group. "Turns out the droid tech here is an old acquaintance and they are doing droid fighting here as well."

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Re: Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 2

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Post by SavageBob » Sun Dec 23, 2018 3:09 am

The band starts getting ready for whatever awaits them outside the dressing room.

Raysel
Image [Raysel snaps to attention with the flurry of activity. She smiles and opens her new costuming kit. She sees Jessa nearby and starts applying makeup.]

"You always look great, Jessa, but I've got just the thing to bring out your eyes…."

Spoiler:
Raysel; Hyperlight Echoes; Deception check:
2 Successes, 1 Advantage

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Jessa gets ImageImage to performance-based checks from her Performer's Attire for the next encounter. Raysel will pass Image to herself if anyone else wants a makeover.
Meanwhile, Meshel checks the pile of belongings in the corner of the room. He sees cases for various instruments, including a drum, a hallikset, and a floonorp. Even more interesting is the symbol on the gear:

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The logo for the Raging Rontos, another well-known Nubian band.

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Re: Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 2

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Post by ThreeBFour » Sun Dec 23, 2018 4:27 am

Targus Jhonez
Image Targus grabs his outfit for the performance add heads to the changing screen, pausing for a second he turns to BD-BD. "BD, I need you to see what you can do to about getting Genius back up a running. He may just need a reset of his motivator circuit. And keep him quiet afterwards please." He steps behind the screen and starts changing, calling out,"Raysel? Did you still want to highlight my horns for the gig?"

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Re: Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 2

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Post by SavageBob » Sun Dec 23, 2018 5:16 am

BD-BD
Image [The droid approaches his fallen companion.]

"Tweeee. Blurrt blorrr!"

Spoiler:
"Poor little guy. On it, Targus!"

BD-BD; Hyperlight Echoes; Mechanics check:
1 Failure, 1 Advantage

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[After several minutes, the droid whistles.]

"Fiiiiiii..."

Spoiler:
"Sorry. No luck..."

Image = BD-BD can try again in a few minutes.

Raysel
Image [Meanwhile, Raysel moves over to the Elomin.]

"Right, Targ. I think I have just the thing for you."

Spoiler:
Raysel; Hyperlight Echoes; Deception check:
2 Successes, 1 Threat, 1 Triumph,

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Targus gets ImageImage from his Performer's Attire in the next encounter.

Image means Raysel is getting stressed and suffers 1 Strain.


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Re: Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 2

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Post by Spiritbw » Sun Dec 23, 2018 8:04 am

Meshel Kevon
Image

Meshel looks up from where curiosity got the better of him amongst the other items in the room.

“Check it out!”, he calls pointing to the logo on a case,”Looks like we’re competin’ with the Raging Rontos. Heard ‘em once too.”

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Re: Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 2

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Post by SavageBob » Sun Dec 23, 2018 2:13 pm

You've all heard of the Raging Rontos. They're a fast-paced band of jizz-wailers, popular around Nuba City. They've even got a few slugs on the holonets around the sector. The roster's changed over the years, but the band is headed by a Wookiee floonorp player named Kittobuck.

Jessa knows a bit more, as well...
Spoiler:
The band's current dancer is a Zeltron who goes by the stage name of Granari. She dated Zannel for a time when Jessa and Zan were "taking a break."

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Re: Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 2

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Post by SavageBob » Sun Dec 23, 2018 11:22 pm

Raysel
Image [Raysel glances at a crono on the wall.]

"Still time for one more. You're up, Dad."

Spoiler:
Raysel; Hyperlight Echoes; Deception check:
2 Successes, 1 Threat

ImageImageImageImageImage

Image for another Strain.


[She investigates her handiwork.]

"You're beautiful!"

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Re: Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 2

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Post by Boutrose Saba-Norr » Mon Dec 24, 2018 6:41 pm

SavageBob wrote:
Sun Sep 23, 2018 2:51 am
Ghaise
Image Ghaise checks himself out in the mirror and flashes a smile, "It's all thanks to you Raz, we couldn't do this without you."

Standing up and facing his bandmates he began to speak to them, Well guys, this is it, our first real gig together since Zan left us. We've had some tough times together but we've still managed to stick together through them despite it all. I've always seen this band as more of a family than a business, which is why Zan leaving us hurt so much, but we're still here, we're still moving forward and we're not letting anyones tear us apart, not even the galactic empire can keep this family down, and I believe in every single one of you, so lets go put on this show.
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Re: Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 2

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Post by SavageBob » Tue Dec 25, 2018 1:56 am

Ghaise's speech is impressive, but it fails to stir up the band. Everyone's just too preoccupied with preparations.

Lothio
Image [There's a knock at the door.]

"One minute warning, folks!"

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Post by Spiritbw » Tue Dec 25, 2018 4:07 am

Meshel Kevon
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“I don’ get it...”Meshel muses to himself,”The Rontos jus’ lost a gig at one o’ the casinos. Thing is th’ owner was supposed ta be thrown down with Mr. Gozer. How’d they get here?”
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Re: Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 2

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Post by Boutrose Saba-Norr » Tue Dec 25, 2018 2:22 pm

Ghaise
Image Overhearing Meshal Ghaise frowns. The Senate floor is not the only place where politicking occurs, he could attest to that with both his experience as an officer and a musician. He didn't say anything out loud, out of the fact that he didn't want to set any of the gang's nerves on edge, but he couldn't help but think that maybe the Rontos lost their gig because Gozer wanted them here.

Having posed that question to himself the follow up thought sprang to mind just as quickly, If Gozer potentially did do that to the Rontos, then it begs the question, how much of a hand might he have had in our being here tonight?

Memories of Farjam's caginess with regards to the relationship between Zan and Gozer did nothing to Assuage these suspicions, but Ghaise calmed himself using an old Chiss military technique. There will be time for that later, right now we have a job to do.
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Re: Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 2

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Post by SavageBob » Tue Dec 25, 2018 2:30 pm

Voron Forr
Image [Voron looks green around the lekku.]

“I’m not feeling so well, guys… I think I’ll have to sit this set out.”
Raysel
Image ”I’ll stay here to make sure Voron’s OK. I'm also worried about the droids. If anyone tries to come in, I’ll stall until they can hide.”

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Post by ThreeBFour » Tue Dec 25, 2018 3:27 pm

Targus Jhonez
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Giving his outfit a quick tug to straighten it out a little better Targus heads for the door, pausing momentarily, he looks back. "Thank you Raysel for keeping an eye on the boys and your help with my makeup. And BD, keep trying with Genius."

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Post by Spiritbw » Tue Dec 25, 2018 6:36 pm

Meshel Kevon
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Meshel gives his head a shake as if to clear his thoughts out and rolls his shoulders to loosen up,”Right, ‘nough of that. Let’s go show Mr. Gozer why he’s goin’ ta be hiring us.”

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After another minute, Lothio knocks again. Everyone by Voron, BD-BD, Raysel, and Genius exits the room into the darkened staging area. The sounds of musicians warming up waft in from the other side of a thick, heavy curtain. Meshel in particular finds his heart is in his stomach. The Blueshift Echoes have a name to live up to. It’s now or never.
Spoiler:
Meshel’s Obligation is still triggered for this session.
Lothio pulls a lever across from the dressing room. The curtain parts to reveal a large stage. On it stand the Raging Rontos. They look competent and ready to perform.

The lights are up. Beyond the Rontos, you can make out a shiny dance floor ringed by swanky tables and chairs. Windows above hint at a second tier where would-be patrons could watch the performers without being watched. The Flutterplume Club is certainly nicer on the inside. There’s no sign of Engothian Gozer.

Image

A well-dressed Nosaurian stands near the middle of the dance floor.

Image

Welpu “Flash” Flashmouth
Image “Finally! The Blueshift Echoes deign join us.”

[Apparently he’s annoyed.]

“My name is Welpu Flashmouth. Call me Flash. I represent Mr. Gozer. We’re running late, so let’s get started. We’ve got two acts tonight, so let’s see who’ll be our headliner. Ellimelli Porpa: Why don’t you introduce the group you’re representing?”
Ellimelli Porpa
Image [A female figure emerges from the shadows. You’d say she’s Human if it weren’t for the full-body environment suit.]

“I’m honored, Flash. Allow me to introduce… the Raging Rontos!”

Spoiler:
Ellimelli Porpa
Image “On hallikset we’ve got the Arkanian ace, Nijor Pitor…”

[Pitor strums his hallikset.]
Ellimelli Porpa
Image “On drums, straight from Klatooine, Lalkan Kithaba…”

[The drummer gives Meshel the nod, one Klatooinian to another.]
Ellimelli Porpa
Image “Dancing today is the lovely diva Granari…”

[The Zeltron twirls around. She tries to meet Jessa’s gaze.]
Ellimelli Porpa
Image “And finally, leading the group on floonorp, Kittobuck the Mighty Wookiee!”

[The Wookiee stands still, stoic.]
Welpu “Flash” Flashmouth
Image [Flash seems unimpressed.]

“Fine. So, now to introduce the Blueshift Echoes, we’ve got an unexpected guest. Mr. Rat’kras?”
Ryg’gos here? Isn’t he in jail?

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Re: Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 2

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Post by kanila » Wed Dec 26, 2018 11:53 pm

Ryg'gos Rat'kras
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Spoiler:
Ryg’gos ; Hyperlight Echoes ; Charm:
2 Successes, 3 Advantages, 1 Despair,

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Oh great Flash it is truly an honor! Before you today are the Hyperlight Echoes! We have Targus Jhonez on the Valachord, Turugh’aie’azanon on drums, Meshel Kevon on synth-viol and of course Jessa Biela on harp!”

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Welpu “Flash” Flashmouth
Image [Flash removes his shades, puts them back.]

“Now that impresses me. If things go well tonight, the Hyperlight Echoes will be just as famous as Zannel Redbeam and the Blueshift Echoes!”

[He crosses his arms.]

“So here's the deal. It's opening night at the Flutterplume Club. And truth is we need both bands. What I'm not sure about is which band should open and which band should headline the evening. In other words, who wants to play background music while our guests arrive? And who wants to be the center of attention, get the publicity?”
Ellimelli Porpa
Image “The Raging Rontos should be the headliners!”

[As the woman speaks, a trail of vapor escapes from her suit.]
Welpu “Flash” Flashmouth
Image “Careful what you wish for, Ellimelli. If you open, you get to move around, schmooze, gamble if you want to. But if you headline, it's all eyes on you. Impress with your music."

[He shrugs.]

"We don't have much time, but any questions?”

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Re: Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 2

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Post by kanila » Thu Dec 27, 2018 3:17 am

Ryg'gos Rat'kras
Image
I have one Mr. Flash. I would like to use my Cam Droid to record our performance. The producer wants footage for future promotions. Plus it could be great for the Flutterplum once we edit it!”

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Post by Spiritbw » Thu Dec 27, 2018 3:58 am

Meshel Kevon
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Meshel touches two fingers to his brow throwing a little salute back to Lalkan. He tries to calm the butterflies in his stomach and his surprise at seeing Ryg’gos here. He was going to have to ask afterwards when the Cammassi had gotten out.

Then Ryg’gos botched the name.

“It’s BLUESHIFT Echoes Ryg’gos! Blueshift! Ya weren’t even in th’ lockup tha’ long!”Meshel fumes at their publicist.
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Re: Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 2

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Post by SavageBob » Thu Dec 27, 2018 3:43 pm

Ellimelli Porpa
Image “Blueshift, Redshift, whatever it is; everyone knows the Flutterplume has a strict no-droids policy.”

[Porpa pats a satchel hanging at her side.]

“I'll be getting footage with a handheld holocam.”
Welpu “Flash” Flashmouth
Image [You notice Flash glance at the upper tier.]

“Ms. Porpa is correct. You'll need to send the droid away. Like now. The only place droids are allowed is in the pits, Mr. Rat'kras."

Spoiler:
ImageImage from previous Charm check: Ryg'gos suspects Gozer may be watching from the tier above. This probably isn't a good time or place to negotiate using a cam droid.

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Re: Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 2

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Post by kanila » Thu Dec 27, 2018 4:16 pm

Ryg'gos Rat'kras
Image "Well that is truly unfortunate. It would be great publicity for both us and the Flutterplume. And no, not everyone knew droids aren’t allowed here." First a look of defeat crosses his face as he pulls out a datapad to record the show. Then he looks over at Ellimelli with a look of hate. It’s not like he got the latest news while he was locked up. He knew starting a fight here would be bad, both for the band and him as he only got out of jail today. ”Perhaps I could get an audience later with the boss. I’m sure we could come to some sort of understanding.”
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Re: Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 2

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Post by DeepSpacer » Thu Dec 27, 2018 4:27 pm

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Sun Sep 23, 2018 4:13 am
Jessa Biela
Image might have to rid ourselves of this publicist......maybe some sort of stage accident will befall him...
...Jessa thinks to herself as she looks over the side considering the height of the stage.
...this can't get much worse.....she thinks, as she finishes her thought.

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