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deercountry2021-10-29 12:17 pm
royalfling) wrote in deercountry2021-10-29 12:17 pm
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the grand opening of the raccoon room
Who: YOU AND YOUR BEST BUDS
What: The Grand Opening of the Raccoon Room
When: October 31st
Where: The Raccoon Room in Cellar Door
Content Warnings: N/A for now
Welcome to the Raccoon Room!
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You find a green door on a townhouse nestled in the middle of a long, cute cobblestoned street. There's a raccoon logo emblazoned on the door. When you enter, you're greeted by sumptuous green velvet drapery, a marble statue of a familiar looking guy with devil horns on his head, and surly ticket taker (Mako, rather unhappily wearing a Victorian style vampire outfit, including vampire fangs) who will make sure that you're paying your fair share for your ticket. That's either a nice rock, a nice shell, or a beautiful feather. If you don't have anything that's worth the right amount, he'll ask for more, or give you drink tickets if you over paid. Does Mako know what makes a feather beautiful? Who knows. It's all subjective here.
You enter the venue through heavy velvet curtains. The light is dim, there are tables scattered everywhere with plush chairs and flickering candles. It's a large room, but it feels intimate. You find a seat, get a drink, or take a look around.
At 8:00pm sharp, the show begins, with Wu, dressed in his grown, flowering top hat, made by Fern, and an impeccable green tuxedo with tails, a gold cape and fake vampire teeth, takes the mic.
"Welcome, welcome to the Raccoon Room! I'm so, so, so glad that you're all here. Things are dreary and dangerous outside, but in here, sit back, relax, and enjoy yourselves."
And with that, he waves the first performer on.
Throughout the night, you'll see Scorpia and Zari Tarazi sing, Fritter (Wu's raccoon omen) and Pabu the fire ferret perform tricks, and the headliner, Ryan Akagi of Chicken Choice Judy, rock out. Wu comes up between the sets and vamps, makes jokes, and applauds the performers, adding plugs to come talk to him if you want to perform.
Over at the bar, Mako's moved on from taking tickets to making drinks. You can order any old beer, wine, or cocktail, or the Jade Dragon, a speciality absinthe cocktail Mako created for the Raccoon Room.
Feel free to top level, make your own night of it! Your esteemed host will be a bit preoccupied, but this space is for Sleepers to come, enjoy themselves, and mingle.
If your character wants to perform, let Wu know.
What: The Grand Opening of the Raccoon Room
When: October 31st
Where: The Raccoon Room in Cellar Door
Content Warnings: N/A for now
You find a green door on a townhouse nestled in the middle of a long, cute cobblestoned street. There's a raccoon logo emblazoned on the door. When you enter, you're greeted by sumptuous green velvet drapery, a marble statue of a familiar looking guy with devil horns on his head, and surly ticket taker (Mako, rather unhappily wearing a Victorian style vampire outfit, including vampire fangs) who will make sure that you're paying your fair share for your ticket. That's either a nice rock, a nice shell, or a beautiful feather. If you don't have anything that's worth the right amount, he'll ask for more, or give you drink tickets if you over paid. Does Mako know what makes a feather beautiful? Who knows. It's all subjective here.
You enter the venue through heavy velvet curtains. The light is dim, there are tables scattered everywhere with plush chairs and flickering candles. It's a large room, but it feels intimate. You find a seat, get a drink, or take a look around.
At 8:00pm sharp, the show begins, with Wu, dressed in his grown, flowering top hat, made by Fern, and an impeccable green tuxedo with tails, a gold cape and fake vampire teeth, takes the mic.
"Welcome, welcome to the Raccoon Room! I'm so, so, so glad that you're all here. Things are dreary and dangerous outside, but in here, sit back, relax, and enjoy yourselves."
And with that, he waves the first performer on.
Throughout the night, you'll see Scorpia and Zari Tarazi sing, Fritter (Wu's raccoon omen) and Pabu the fire ferret perform tricks, and the headliner, Ryan Akagi of Chicken Choice Judy, rock out. Wu comes up between the sets and vamps, makes jokes, and applauds the performers, adding plugs to come talk to him if you want to perform.
Over at the bar, Mako's moved on from taking tickets to making drinks. You can order any old beer, wine, or cocktail, or the Jade Dragon, a speciality absinthe cocktail Mako created for the Raccoon Room.
Feel free to top level, make your own night of it! Your esteemed host will be a bit preoccupied, but this space is for Sleepers to come, enjoy themselves, and mingle.
If your character wants to perform, let Wu know.
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That's good though! I'm glad for the both of you. He seems like a great guy, and he obviously knows how to run his own business here! Obviously you all contribute, but you can see where Wu's influence works itself!
I'm not surprised. You've got some great performers lined up, with Scorpia and Ryan! I heard him busking once, he has a great voice! I can't wait to see him really in his element! Can't wait to see who else performs tonight!
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[ And hang sconces, and talk Wu down from stress, and aim lights at things—Mako's essentially becoming a theater tech on accident. ]
Back in the dream he really thought people needed some kind of escape valve. Some art thing that could distract people from all the doom and gloom. Wasn't the right time for it then, but if we're here for good, then... I can see why it's useful. Obviously people want it, you know?
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[Luz had spent some time and talked with Lysithea about her owning a business: she had an idea of what that all entailed, so she knew Mako was bound to have his hands busy].
Oh, I know. I would have been one of those people desperate for that distraction. If someone is taking care of you, they might be able to block at least some of the dangerous stuff you have to see. But if you just get lost and then you don't go and hide, that's when things really start to take a turn for the worst.
Finding a place that reminds you things can be great, that people can make art that touches others? That can change everything!
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[ Mako says as dryly as humanly possible, already getting started on another drink order shouted at him from further down the bar. ]
You should tell Wu that. He was pretty discouraged nobody wanted that back in the dream and he's been worried this place would get the same reaction.
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[That was still a hard job]!
I think the priorities were different. Here the danger can get gradual. In Deerington, the idea of having a place like that when the world could fall on your head at any minute was just a bad idea. I'm glad he was thinking of us back then, though!
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[ You know how normal cities are harsh and full of danger? Yeah! Like that! Totally how a normal city is and definitely not just Mako's specific experience he assumes is universal. ]
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[Luz would take normal danger over supernatural thrillers every few times a week].
But he didn't give up, and look at this place! It's great!
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[ Mako pauses a moment. ]
It is just the dream, right? Or are you from a haunted town?
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[It's a good thing Trench is only kind of like that]!
No, no, I'm from Earth in a city called Gravesfield! Nothing haunted about that place!
[As far as YOU know, Luz].
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...really? Sounds pretty haunted to me.
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I mean, granted, it IS where I stumbled into that portal that took me to another world, which makes me wonder how long it's existed...
Actually, I think I have a ton of questions about that place now that I know Eda can travel there!
[Sorry, Luz, that's for season 2 and you're not there now].