Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 3

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Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 3

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Post by SavageBob » Sat Feb 02, 2019 12:32 pm

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Welpu “Flash” Flashmouth
Image [Ten minutes later, Flash knocks again on the dressing room door.]

"Time's up! Doors are open. Whoever's first, you're on."
The Raging Rontos shuffle through the doorway, crestfallen over their missing percussionist. The Hyperlight Echoes are left alone in the dressing room.

Welpu “Flash” Flashmouth
Image [With the door closed, the voices are muffled, but it sounds like Nijor and Flash. Then Granari. Flash sounds mad. There's a pounding on the door.]

"Ghaise! Meshel! A word please!"

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Re: Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 3

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Post by SavageBob » Sun Feb 03, 2019 9:08 pm

Raysel
Image "Dad? Meshel? You going out there? He sounds a little mad…"

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Re: Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 3

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Post by Spiritbw » Mon Feb 04, 2019 8:41 pm

Meshel Kevon
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Meshel sighs and tries to figure out where so much of this evening went wrong. Finally deciding to make a decision. Heading to the door he opens it just enough to look out.

“How c’n we help ya Mr. Flashmouth?”, he asks using the Nosaurian’s full surname.

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Re: Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 3

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Post by SavageBob » Tue Feb 05, 2019 11:24 am

Welpu “Flash” Flashmouth
Image "Raging Rontos, you get ready. Doors open in a few seconds!"

[The Rontos shuffle onto the stage and out of sight. Flashmouth takes his glasses off and looks from Meshel to Ghaise.]

"The Raging Rontos tell me they're short a drummer. Seems you chaps were the last two to see him. Any idea where this Kithaba character might have wandered off to?"

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Re: Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 3

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Post by Boutrose Saba-Norr » Tue Feb 05, 2019 5:47 pm

SavageBob wrote:
Sun Sep 23, 2018 2:51 am
Ghaise
Image Ghaise takes the mention of the missing drummer to speak, "He was with us. The other Klantoonian took an interest in my boy Meshal here and wanted to check out the droid fights we had heard about from a friend of ours to pass the time. I went along with them to watch out for mesh, and we came back when we found out that they might be off limits. I thought he came back with us, but I guess he got lost in the commotion."

Ghaise sighs, "It's on me. I should have taken more care with these young ones and stopped them from leaving the area, and we just found out that he's a recent hire for the Rontos and may not be as reliable as I thought. If they need a drummer for their set I'd be willing to sub in so that the night's performances don't suffer."
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Re: Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 3

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Post by SavageBob » Wed Feb 06, 2019 2:35 am

Welpu “Flash” Flashmouth
Image "Sub in? No way. Can't have the guests see the same guy on stage two sets in a row. Our house band's not great, but our drummer can take over for now."

[Flash points at Ghaise.]

"But what's this about not letting the young ones wander or whatever? You're our guests here! Only places that are off limits are Master Gozer's lounge—it's invitation only—and Hazz's workshop. Go wherever you want. Guards give you flack, remind 'em you work here. Just do it on your own damn time!"

[Flash puts the shades back on and starts toward the door.]

"I swear if this Kithaba doesn't show up, there'll be hell to pay…"

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Re: Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 3

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Post by ThreeBFour » Sun Feb 10, 2019 9:18 pm

Targus Jhonez
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Targus uses a rag to clean Genius' optical lens as he looks to his band-mates. "As much as I despise the whole premise of the thing, I'm going to go down and check out the droid fights. Maybe I'll be able to spot our missing CZ-series droid."

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Re: Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 3

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Post by Boutrose Saba-Norr » Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:36 am

Boutrose Saba-Norr wrote:
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Ghaise
Image Ghaise nods, "I'll accompany. There is some strange happenings in this place and the droid pits might be just the place to see whats up."
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Re: Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 3

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Post by Spiritbw » Tue Feb 12, 2019 6:37 pm

Meshel Kevon
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”I’m gonna come too.” Meshel says as he makes sure his instrument is put safely away,”Tha’ the last place we was tryin’ ta go when we last saw Lash.”

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Re: Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 3

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Post by SavageBob » Fri Feb 15, 2019 9:33 pm

The screeches of amplifiers and the strums of instruments tuning assail you as you spill out from the dressing room into the backstage area.

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A Nosaurian with a drum stands facing the stage as Nijor fills in Lalkan's last-minute replacement.

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Nijor Pitor
Image “Just remember: When we play 'The Monorail Rag,' you come in on the 2 and the 4. But for 'Ronto's Delight,' you come in on the 1 and the 3. It's important. It's part of the song's Arkanian heritage…”
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The narrow backstage space leads to a door. On the others side is the main dining and dancing space, already filling up with patrons. Looks like Gozer's going to have a good opening night, at least if the entertainment works out. As you walk toward the stairs to the casino level, Ryg'gos's datapad beeps.
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Looking down at the datapad, Ryg'gos can see that his hidden camera is operational. It is currently set to capture the whole dance floor and stage in a wide-angle shot; anything more artistic will require an active cameraman to be in place. Ryg'gos notices Ellimelli eyeing him from across the dance floor. She does't need to say anything to get her point across: "Remember our deal, Ryg'gos!"
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Ghaise and Meshel lead the way up the stairs to the Flutterplume's second level. The upstairs is a swanky casino area. Nosaurian croupiers tend to a smattering of Human gamblers. A few Nosaurian servers flitter about with drinks on trays. Narrow windows allow people on this level to see down to the stage. There are Nosaurian guards about, but they seem to be keeping themselves inconspicuous. The one near the stairwell notices your arrival.

Lothio
Image [It's Lothio, the Nosaurian who led some of you in from the laundromat outside.]

"You folks looking to throw a few chance cubes?"

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Re: Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 3

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Post by ThreeBFour » Sat Feb 16, 2019 5:07 pm

Targus Jhonez
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"Actually thought we'd check out the action in the pits, Hazz is an old friend.

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Post by Spiritbw » Sat Feb 16, 2019 11:00 pm

Meshel Kevon
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”Yeah, what Targus said. Kinda curious ta see wha’ sorta stuff happens in a droid fight.” Meshel remarks coming up behind his fellow band member.


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Re: Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 3

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Post by kanila » Sun Feb 17, 2019 1:39 pm

Ryg'gos Rat'kras
Image "On second thought, I don’t feel right visiting the pits. I’m just gonna stay back and watch the performance. Could be a good way to read the crowd and see how they are feeling before we get to go on." Ryg’gos quickly excuses how himself with a wave before heading back out to the main floor.
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Post by SavageBob » Tue Feb 19, 2019 2:34 am

Lothio
Image [Lothio shrugs.]

"Works for me. The pits are supposed to be hush-hush. Against city ordinances or something. But so's this whole place, I guess. Folks down there'll probably be thrilled to have one of the bands watching the action."

[He goes back to scanning the crowd of gamblers. It's still just a few, mostly playing chance cubes. He notices you still waiting.]

"Oh, uh—This way."

[The Nosaurian leads you to a trio of doors behind the bar. They're labels "Gents," "Ladies, and "Other." He opens the "Other" door and chuckles]

"Not really a fresher. Master Gozer likes secret doors and all that kind of stuff. Enjoy!"
Sure enough, the "fresher" opens to reveal a turbolift. You all fit—barely. The lift takes you down what seems like several dozen meters. When it opens again, you find yourselves looking down on what is unmistakably a fighting pit, all right. But its ramshackle construction is quite déclassé compared to the interior of the Flutterplume. A handful of Humans mills about on the same level as you, along with a couple of Nosaurian guards with blasters. The pit is empty at the moment. There's no immediate sign of Hazz.
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Targus and Jessa recognize this place as the one they saw in Hazz's video monitors.
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Screenwipe to…

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Ryg'gos gets back down to the dining area and dance floor. The place is filling up; everyone seems to be Human. All except the Rontos on stage and the Nosaurian wait staff and guards, that is. Ellimelli spots the Caamasi and crosses the dance floor. The Human clientele part before her as if she's diseased.

Ellimelli Porpa
Image “See that, Ryg’gos? Here are our elected officials. Well, them and folks like them. Come to gawk at us non-Humans. Just as long as we stay on stage. Well, those of us who aren't Zeltrons or Twi'leks…”

[She looks up toward the hidden holocam with her eyes. The glance would be imperceptible to anyone else.]

“So how we doing this? You operate the mynock's-eye-view cam, while I get closeups? We can trade off when it's the Echoes' turn, if you'll trust me with your datapad, that is.”

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Post by kanila » Thu Feb 21, 2019 10:25 pm

Ryg'gos Rat'kras
Image "We have to trust each other on this one. It’s our best chance for success." He quickly scans the area, he wasn’t sure he would be able to get in any mingling while operating the cam droid. If anyone saw what he had on the datapad that could spell disaster for everyone involved.
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Post by Spiritbw » Fri Feb 22, 2019 2:07 am

size=150]Meshel Kevon[/size]
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Meshel sniffs in disgust at the fight pit area. Looking around for the other Klatoonian and where the droids would exit the arena.

”Ya can tell this is for VIPs. Only th’poshest rust.” He remarks sarcastically before turning serious and in a lower voice,”Still no sign of Lash, and nothin’ ta show were th’ droids are kept.”


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Post by SavageBob » Sun Feb 24, 2019 8:13 pm

Nosaurian Fight Guard
Image [As Ghaise, Jessa, Meshel, and Targus scan the empty fighting pit from the entry, they notice a burly Nosaurian nearby.]

"You folks placing bets or just looking? Or maybe participating? Whatever it is, you'll need to steer clear of the entrance and head down to the floor."

[He jerks his vibro-ax toward a rickety-looking stairwell. The ax pulses with energy.]

"Enjoy the fights."
Screenwipe to…

Ellimelli Porpa
Image “You recognize any of the VIPs twits here, Ryg? Or'd you spend too long in the clink? Five out of six Town Council members present and accounted for! What does that tell you about the corruption in this town?”

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“The Human with the stick up his trousers is Sir Goodred Finn-Staquel. Retired Republic Navy, and retired commissioner of the NCPD after that. Tells you something about what law means in a place like this.”

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“The Human who can't put her datapad down is Skarlin Jasarro. CEO of the Nubian Design Collective. Makes those fancy ships nobody can afford.”

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“The pretty boy there is Dal-Ataroth Gath. One of only two actual Nubia natives on the town council—the rest are offwolders. Wish he gave a damn about the city. Seems more interested in the ronto races.”

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“Finally, the older Human there is Rileza Birange. Nubian. For my money, the only council member who cares about your average, workaday Nubian like you and me. Not sure what she's doing in a place like this.”

[Ellimelli snorts.]

“Not pictured: Vornt Shnarx. Gamorrean dandy. Only non-Human on the council, and supposedly in Prall the Hutt's pocket. Oh, and good ol' Engothian Gozer, probably watching us on security cams like some creep.”

[Ryg'gos gets the impression that the Rontos will be starting up soon. He may have a moment to ask Ellimelli a question, but he'd better get his cams set up before long.]

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Re: Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 3

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Post by kanila » Mon Feb 25, 2019 5:59 pm

Ryg'gos Rat'kras
Image "As useful as that information is, our current arrangement takes priority. The others will have to play the role of changing the political minds. I trust you feel the same way?"
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Post by Spiritbw » Mon Feb 25, 2019 6:27 pm

Meshel Kevon
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“Participate? Ya jokin’ or are ya serious?”Meshel asks of the guard, honestly not sure,”I though’ this was jus’ droids fightin’.”

He consciously ignores the axe at the moment.
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Nosaurian Fight Guard
Image [The guard stabs the butt end of the vibro-ax into the floor and stirs up a puff of dust.]

"Of course it's droid fighting, pal. Some of it's droid-on-droid. But these upper-crust types like to blow off steam, too, so some of 'em face off against the droids all personal like. You'd stand out with all the Humans, but I'd bet on you in a bout."

[He jerks his vibro-ax once more toward the stairwell.]

"Talk to Noggu if you wanna sign up or place a bet on one of the fights. Red scales. Can't miss him."
Screenwipe to…

Ellimelli Porpa
Image [The Enso shrugs at Ryg'os's business-only response.]

“Honestly? If I had the gift of gab, I'd try to talk up one of the councilors. Figure out what they were thinking making it so that places like this are the only joints we non-Humans can play. But I doubt you or I'd get very far. Granari, maybe your Twi'lek friend, maybe the blue guy. Hard to charm someone in an enviro-suit.”

[Most of the patrons seem to be seated. Nosaurian wait staff bring drinks and meal orders. Ryg'gos sees Flash taking the stage.]

“Looks like things are getting started.”

Spoiler:
Ryg'gos can make an Average (ImageImage) Computers check to sync the ceiling cam and his personal datapad cam. This will allow him to control both from the datapad.

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Re: Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 3

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Post by kanila » Tue Feb 26, 2019 2:26 am

Ryg'gos Rat'kras
Image "Time to get to work then." Ryg’gos walks away and attempts to get the devices to sync without drawing attention to himself. It would not do well to get caught now or at all for that matter.
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Ryg’gos ; Hyperlight Echoes ; Computer - sync cam droid:
1 Success, 2 Threats

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Post by DeepSpacer » Wed Feb 27, 2019 3:52 am

Spiritbw wrote:
Mon Feb 25, 2019 6:27 pm
Meshel Kevon
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“Participate? Ya jokin’ or are ya serious?”Meshel asks of the guard, honestly not sure,”I though’ this was jus’ droids fightin’.”

He consciously ignores the axe at the moment.
Jessa Biela
Image Jessa gives a look and an encouraging nod for Meshel to take the offer, as in saying, "Well....go ahead!". It'd be good to make some credits while we're here, she thinks.

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Re: Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 3

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Post by ThreeBFour » Thu Feb 28, 2019 2:31 am

Targus Jhonez
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"I'm going to take a wild guess here and bet that none of the droids that will be fighting people are of the security or military types?" Targus muses aloud. "Shall we go find out more?"

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Post by Boutrose Saba-Norr » Thu Feb 28, 2019 3:17 pm

Boutrose Saba-Norr wrote:
Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:36 am
Boutrose Saba-Norr wrote:
Tue Feb 05, 2019 5:47 pm
SavageBob wrote:
Sun Sep 23, 2018 2:51 am
Ghaise
Image While Jessa and Meshal are having their fun, Ghaise is keeping his eye out to see if he can spot any sign of the droid they are looking for.
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Re: Reverb in Blue (IC): Session 3

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Post by Spiritbw » Thu Feb 28, 2019 6:11 pm

Meshel Kevon
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"M'be later, after our set. Gotta see how I feel." Meshel Muses on Jessa's words. It's been a trying day so far and he has to admit working some frustrations out would be good but....

He gives his head a shake and starts down the stairs.

"Targus is on track. Ain' ya got an old friend down here? He migh' ha' more on wha' goin' on." He comments over his shoulder.



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