Ziggy Stardust Nexus Album Release Party

[ziggyplayedguitar]

Why not in the Nexus had started all of this and now skekSa's bar had glitter and space themed drinks for the night, karaoke and a band playing for the release of a new album. Ziggy had decided this was the best course since so much of his family and friends couldn't go into his world to be there for his own party in his own world.

Of course, as with any good party this one was open to any who had stumbled into it and there were those directly invited as well. And flashy posters too. He was going through the ends of a sound check with the band when the bar opened.

There was a merch table, with the usual swag and new album to buy on CD and Vinyl, where they would be signing autographs and doing the whole meet and greet thing. Why not have fans in more than one universe? It had been a trip explaining this all to Mick. Weird and Gilly before dragging them through the portal. Ziggy still imagined there was going to be some crazy moments later in the night. They didn't even know he was an alien, or half alien anywway. All of this was going to blow their minds for sure.

After the show they had plans to spend the night just hanging out with drinking, karaoke, a DJ, and the usual bar fare. Ziggy had left Sa to the food and drink though he had put in a few requests for food his own species could eat.

Ziggy fussed with everything before heading backstage to drink and get dressed. About an hour after the bar opened they came out on stage and played through the whole album front to back plus a few from the previous.

[OOC: Feel free to mingle, karaoke, DJ, dancing, drinking, etc. Will post the band meet and greet below at the swag table as a top level. Any questions feel free to DM me here or on Discord.]

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Merch/ Swag table and Band Meet and Greet with Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders from Mars

[ziggyplayedguitar]

Ziggy was burning up and happy for the fan at the merch table. He sat there beside the other three who had wide deer in the headlights looks at all the strange people about. Ziggy knew this would happen, because lets face it this was a crash course in yes, there are more than humans around. Though they were all chatty and happy. Excited that this would mark the release, then it would back home and there would be a tour. They all loved to tour even if it was exhausting.

Sitting down with a whole bottle of whiskey and cold beer Ziggy was more than happy to talk to anyone who came by.

[mayfairmonster]

Fans of Bowie that Dorian and Toby are, they aren't going to miss Ziggy's concert and first Nexus album party. (And they're especially not going to miss it after Ziggy extended Dorian a personal invitation.) This kind of celebration is an excellent opportunity for them when their own David Bowie has passed back home. And then there's the fact that it's a party. Neither immortal may be as social as they once were in earlier decades, but parties are still very familiar and natural places for both of them to mingle their way through.

Both men arrive together at the party little after it starts, each dressed very differently. Dorian himself is in a dramatic black number, complete with a sheer top and neon orange and blue eye shadow blended over his eyelids. Glitter sparkles at the edges of his eyes, because a Ziggy concert and party call for a little extra shine.

Once each man has found one of the themed drinks available for the evening, they make their way over to the merchandise table to greet their hosts.

"Ziggy. It's good to see you again." The smile Dorian has for Ziggy and his bandmates is a wide and genuine one. He enjoyed the alien's company the last time they met, and there's still a hell of a lingering high from the concert keeping his mood elevated. "I have to say, this is an excellent party right on the back of your concert. Which was fantastic, too. I loved 'The Jean Genie'." He's aware of the song from back home, but he's never seen it live until now. If Dorian sounds more buoyant than usual as they all talk, it's undoubtedly a combination of having enjoyed Ziggy with Toby, and the power of the alien's empathy and music getting to him more than the last time he'd seen the man live-- and all of this even before the alcohol in his hand's kicked in.

[coffee_elf]

Rondo would not have missed this for the world. He really wishes he could have brought Oloreth and Oshaan along, as well, but the sound and the crowd, he thought, would be too overwhelming for baby snakes, and so they're at home. Just as well; he wouldn't have been able to find pockets for him in the outfit he's chosen.

His normal aesthetic is loose and drape-y skirts or trousers with more tailored suitcoats and tops, but instead, for a party, he seems to have opted for a sleek rust-colored outfit that is somehow both snug and looks like it's designed to maybe fall off of him with appropriate provocation. It's more or less clubwear, but if he's trying to look pretty, who's going to tell him no?

"Hey!" He greets when he comes up to the table, smiling at Ziggy in particular, though he has friendly nods for the others, too. "I'm not gonna be mad if the answer is no, but do you have a shirt small enough for me?"

[chiaro_oscuro]

"So, you've been busy." Ben seems interested in the album. While Earth music isn't his particular scene, Zigy and his family are friends and he's curious. He sifts through the merchandise, finally selecting an album. Might as well go home with a souvenir. He doesn't get it, exactly, a lot about Earth is confusing to him, but he won't say a word.

It's nice to see Ziggy up and about again after the incident with Honerva. Ben hopes that she continues to stay away.

"How's Hiroki doing?" Party or not, Ben's taking care of business first, and part of that business is checking up on friends. "You look much better than you did when I saw you last."

[sweetcandygirl]

When Harley heard about the Meet and Greet, she decided to go all out to see Ziggy and the band. In honour of the 'Stardust' part of Ziggy's name, the blonde bombshell was wearing a beautiful star-themed dress, that flattered her curves, her cleavage, and her legs. She wore a matching pair of high-heel shoes that complemented the outfit.

Her long white-hair was loose, flowing to its natural length, with a few small braids intertwined here and there, where small star-shaped hair pins were placed. And her make-up featured a very glittery star-themed motif.

"Hi Sweetheart..." Harley greeted Ziggy with fondness, even though they had not met in person yet, and a small kiss to his cheek. Her glitter-themed lipstick was smudge proof tonight. It did leave a scent of bubblegum behind.

Mom and Dad Stardust

[hellomajortom]

Tom attended almost every concert Ziggy played back home, but this one would be different. This was the first time Aletayria was hearing Ziggy play, watching the insanity of his stage shows. The tall, red haired, thin Anthean sat beside him transfixed on the whole concert and didn't know what to say when it was done. She could feel the emotions and see images. It was very different for her than a human.

[itmeanstruth]

The first thing the twins did was hit up the merch table for some better shirts (to match the colorful hair they were both sporting for the night). Of course, they stopped to congratulate Ziggy on the release of his new album, but didn’t hold up the line for too long. There’d be time to hang out afterward.

As they made their way back through the bar, Minoru spotted a couple of familiar faces. He waved to Tom and his wife.

“These seats taken?”

Minoru couldn’t wait for the show to start!

Halloween jack

[apocalypsejack]

Bar, party, music.. it was like a moth to fire for Jack. Make it his twin and jack will be there, and in fact had been in earlier to help set the stage up. He and Ziggy had become close to inseparable over time. He managed to find an outfit that matched Ziggy's sort of, with Jack's own flare. Of course there was a matching silk scarf tied around his neck s he sat at the bar drinking.

[angelic_asshole]

"Hello there, sexy. I should say is this seat taken?"

Balthazar sauntered up behind his lover, sliding a hand gently around his waist, squeezing slightly whilst clutching a scotch in his free one. The fact that Jack was wearing a costume similar to Ziggy's got an amused smile from the angel. Of course. His eyes glanced down to the scarf, gently nuzzling his nose into it playfully before pressing a soft kiss to Jack's cheek.

"I'm loving that outfit, darling. It's very you."

[somekindofspaceuncle]

This young clone guy is grinning ear to ear. When Ziggy had told him about all this, he wasn't quite sure what to expect.

He doesn't have wings anymore, that'd be tacky here, wouldn't it? But he's shining a little, right now. Glowing. Literally.

He won't exhaust himself, he's too happy and into all this, things that are happening. So he'll survive all the glowing, no problem!

"My starlight Fiancée is the best," he whispers.

[itmeanstruth]

Minoru wasn’t literally glowing. Or maybe he was. He sure felt like he was.

That was, hands down, the most intense and amazing thing he had ever experienced in his life. It was like... no, he didn’t really even have anything to compare it to.

His heart was racing. His entire body felt like it was on pins and needles, but in a good way. Colors were more vivid, sounds carried more weight, everything felt deeper, more beautiful and a thousand times more interconnected.

He was drunk off something he couldn’t even explain - and no, it wasn’t angel booze.

“The best?! That... that doesn’t even come close!! WOW!!!” He exclaimed as he wrapped an arm around Hiroki. It was meant to be a hug, but he was swaying enough that he was probably also leaning on him.

[theemokid]

Keith's standing somewhere near the wall, or near the doors, like somebody who's trying to be a wallflower, and also trying to pretend he's not enjoying the concert, much. His arms are crossed.

"I shouldn't've come here," he mutters. "It's his fault only."

[ziggyplayedguitar]

Ziggy was out and making rounds in the crowd when he sees the sourpuss wallflower. That can't be at a concert and party.

"Whose fault?" He asks as he walks closer.

One suave angel

[angelic_asshole]

Balthazar had heard on the grapevine that Ziggy was holding an album party at skekSa's bar. The large, blue avian he'd briefly met upon arrival who owned a bar just like him. So, naturally, the angel had to attend because no doubt Jack would be there and Hiroki of course. So in saunters the angel who is dressed up differently tonight for the occasion.

He is wearing a blue suit with a matching cravat. Maybe he'd taken a few leaves out of his vessel's book since he was looking particularly suave tonight. Looking around, he offered nods to various faces he'd met before and noticed the décor. Ziggy had definitely put a lot of time and effort into the place. Walking up to the bar he ordered a scotch on the rocks and delved his free hand into his pants pocket just looking around for either of the twins. Of course, his red-haired lover had to be around here somewhere since it was almost a calling card.

Tony Stark aka Iron-Man

[stark_ravingmad]

An album party at a bar? Hell yeah. Tony was already walking around skekSa's bar, dressed in a navy suit, just perusing past the merchandise stall, lowering his trademark shades to take a better look. Huh. This guy Ziggy? It seemed he knew how to party. Walking up to the bar he ordered a rather classy mocktail. It was an alternative to ordering the alcoholic version and besides he'd gotten used to drinking them by now anyway. Moving away from the bar, Tony began mingling a little more with the party guests.

"The Spiders from Mars? Are we talking huge Martian spiders here?"

Because this was a conversation starter for sure. At least, someone would have the information to enlighten him on. Sipping through his straw, Tony looked around at all the posters and loved the bright, neon colours of the era. It reminded him of his early punk years at the MIT or even before that. Shit. That was a long time ago now.

"Nothing like sex, drugs and rock and roll."

[theemokid]

"They're not from Mars. There is no life on Mars. Except bacteria."

[the_rebel_son]

Over time, and to be completely honest over the witch, Lucifer had become closer friends with Ziggy. Lucifer also had his own appreciation for anyone who looked like Bowie from time and a very off drugged discussion in the 1970s in his own world. On any night live music would be welcome, something this wild Lucifer isn't going to miss.

He had thought about wearing something wild but this was a night for Ziggy and his band. Lucifer isn't going to compete with that and so arrived in a clean lined classic black suit. He got some drink that arrived bright orange with edible glitter on the rim, of course this was what a drink at Ziggy's party would look like.

He's settled in on a bar stool, much better for accommodating large wings, to watch the concert and the people.

[angelic_asshole]

"It seems we're both dressed to kill tonight."

Balthazar sauntered over to where Lucifer stood, dressed in his rather smart suit. Of course he was smart, he was the devil. The angel pulled his scotch glass up to take a swig, offering the other man a playful smile. Nothing wrong with a bit of playful flirting, as both men were friends. All brought together by the two twins dominating the party. Jack dressed in his bright, alluring clothes, at least they were to Balthazar. His own wings concealed inside his suit for now, since they could always come out later when the night would no doubt get wilder. His eyes glancing towards Lucifer's drink with the glitter edge.

"What sort of drink have you got there? I swear there's something more in mine than just scotch."

[soundwave_ascendant]

Soundwave was too large to go into the bar, but he was not going to miss the concert. He sent his holo-avatar in, hoping he wouldn't get stuck in it this time, and sat down and...listened, even though Ravage declined to go anywhere in a holo-avatar right now. He'd just project it to him outside, while he guarded his body.

But listening was perhaps not the right word for it. There was more to this performance than sound. There were images to be seen, and images coming from the singer's mind, and his players' minds, and the minds of the people who were paying close attention. Although the sheer volume of data ought to have overwhelmed him, it had been carefully curated and arranged.

And the singer was doing what he would have done in this situation: taking it all in and sending it back out to everyone there, amplified.

In the transition between one song and the next, he decided that this was not going to be sufficient, turned off his avatar, and pulled the matter displacer he hadn't needed in ages out of his subspace to shrink himself.

That way Ravage didn't have to sit outside and guard his body and could go in there with him. Ravage didn't even have to be matter-displaced, as long as he stayed on all fours.

Once they went back inside, he took off his mask first, and then his visor. Ravage was staring up at him like he'd blown a processor. Soundwave smiled. {No. I will be fine.}

Then, he returned his attention to the stage, and let all the emotions, colours, sounds, and feelings wash over and through him. There was nothing in the bar that he could drink or take, but taking off his sensory dampeners made him just as high as anyone else in the room.

He was impressed. Normally there was no way he would be in a room with this many people unfiltered. But this was amazing. He would purchase the music, but he would also keep his recording of this, to play over whenever he chose, to have the complete experience of the singer's thoughts and emotions, the crowd's responses, and the gentle bonus of golden Ravi-brightspark beside him, head on his knee...reluctantly letting himself be drawn into it.

[dontpetmeibite]

Against his common sense, Ravage is having a pretty good time floating around on the high of the crowd as processed through Soundwave's telepathy.

And then...

The lyrics themselves seem innocuous to Ravage, but what Soundwave is picking up on is something different; a sense of profound isolation, loss, and fear of loss: presumptive grief.

The song is about two of the people here, separated by a galaxy's worth of space and ... years.

It's not about them.

But Ravage has never fully experienced Soundwave's memories of the years when they were separated by captivity and loss, imprisoned in various places apart from each other, with only the spark bond left to remind them that they were both still alive, if unable to reach one another.

And maybe it's not so great for Soundwave to be experiencing that again. Especially since he's also remembering those years, and some of the things he and Megatron pulled when Soundwave was missing, trying to get him and the other captives back, trying to turn the tide of the war.

He tries to pull Soundwave out of the music and the memories, but instead he's just drawn further in, because Ravage is not the actual telepath of the two.

He's here and Soundwave knows he's here. And they are together again, forever this time. But this is behind them. And so is the year he spent on the Lost Light with Megatron.

So what are they grieving now?

Isamu and Minoru - Come say hi to the twins!

[itmeanstruth]

Pre-Concert

"While I am happy to accompany you to the album release party in support of your friend's artistic endeavors, I do not know how or why I let you talk me into attempting to be even an eighth as colorful as he is." Isamu wiped his hands on his shirt, the spray color in his hair getting everywhere.

"You can study the effect of Anthean empathy on an audience, or whatever." Minoru smirked, taking in the sights and waving to various friends he'd met around town.

"The first thing I am going to study is the space-themed menu."

"Suit yourself!"


Post-Concert

Well, it was definitely somebody's first time at a Ziggy Stardust concert...

For someone who found casual conversation with Antheans to be deeply satisfying, the effect of Ziggy's empathic powers being broadcast on stage were completely overwhelming - but in such a good way!

"Minoru!" Isamu held his brother up as they stumbled back toward the bar. "Minoru, what has gotten into you?!"

The younger twin was exhibiting clear signs of intoxication. But he wasn't high on alcohol or drugs - unless Ziggy's own high was broadcast along with his emotions. (and maybe it was...) No, Minoru was high on life! And the residual effects were very slow to dissipate.

"Didn't you feel that? Don't you STILL feel that?!"
"Feel... what?"
"ALL OF IT!" he smiled, flailing happily. "Ziggy, the music, the people, Ziggy, the memories, Ziggy, the colors, the sound, the vision!!"

"What I feel is a headache coming on. Even with earplugs, live music is always uncomfortably loud." he sighed, and looked around in desperation. There were a lot of people exhibiting similar behavior to some extent. Was this what he meant by the effects of Anthean empathy? "Excuse me! Can I get some help here? Please?"

[iamjustvisiting]

Tommy had come for curiosity and he was watchful. Though Tom and Aletayria were the lead pair of the household, Tommy was the suspicious one who watched over everyone. The witch and her behavior still didn't sit well with him.

The concert had came and went when Tommy notices the two young men. He watches for a moment and then recognizes them. He's seen them before. He doesn't move from where he's sitting at first but eventually their noise gets to him. The please for help finally draw his eyes. He looks very human except in proportions; tall, slim, and with oddly long fingers and limbs. Tommy though almost looks more like Lucifer than Ziggy, even in mannerisms.

He stands aloof for a long time and then ask flatly. "What is wrong with him?"

skekSa the Mariner

[silverseamariner]

skekSa's fashion sense and Ziggy Stardust's are not the same - but she had offered to give him free reign on redecoration for the party. The results are, well...very interesting. Ziggy's got better taste than skekEkt, at the very least.

Ziggy knows how to throw a party, that's for sure, but she has a feeling she'll be picking glitter out of her feathers for weeks. She's wandering the bar, serving drinks and chatting up customers. There are familiar faces here - Rondo, Balthazar, young Ben Solo - mixed in with new ones. She greets them all the same, introducing herself and passing out menus.

She's going to enjoy herself, she thinks.

[itmeanstruth]

While Minoru went off to mingle, Isamu waited patiently at the bar as the hostess served other customers.

"Excuse me, may I see a menu, please?" he asked politely. "What are the specials for this particular occasion?"

Every party needs a peacock

[celestialpeacock]

When he caught Lucifer leaving and heard he was going to a party that might get wild Rota would not be left at home. He put on a loud yellow outfit which clashed with his wings which were made of peacock feathers. This angel was strange by comparison to the others. He had one red eye and one blue eye and then two more smaller eyes on each temple. He didn't just have wings of peacock feathers but a line of them down his sides that trailed behind him like a train. They moved and flicked with any music. Rota loved sound.. cacophonies of sound.

He went to the bar and got the biggest drink he could find.

[tryingitall]

"Oh, good lord. I knew I was going to like you," Balthazar can't help but notice the gusto with which the other Ophan enters the party, not to mention the blaze of color that accompanies him. "People aren't going to need drugs at this rate; with that outfit and those wings, you're a walking acid trip."

He means that in the nicest way possible, he swears.

[ginger_firebird]

Ziggy Stardust. He should have known, especally with how Bowie made the rounds the world over. Mantis knew better than to show up to a Western concert underdressed and thus planned something a touch different even from what had happened to him in the cafe that popped up a while back. Much like a certain song, Mantis had a habit of being entirely monocromatic and devoid of proper colors. That didn't mean he couldn't dress it up just slightly, though, This was Ziggy, and it's nothing if not a sparkling event for a presence like that. He dressed himself up in a plain black tshirt under the most obnoxious sequinned vest he could find on such short notice. Below that was a carefully picked out pair of denim jeans tucked into equally sturdy leather boots. He was, as one might say, dressed to impress.

After the concert, he was more than eager to hit up the merch table and pick up perhaps two of the most iconic symbols of what he loved most about his growing up in the Soviet Union: a new tshirt and a vinyl record. Few things were so precious as little physical proofs there was a world outside of the iron curtain. He even made sure to get that precious signature for the record and stood a bit longer admiring the spread that had often been denied to him in his teens. There was so much to see! To experience! And he couldn't complain about the atmosphere.

Later on after that, he's at the bar and humming quietly to himself while having more than a few drinks to cap out the night. Little made a concert feel so good after as alcohol. He is decidedly chipper and enjoying being a crowd for once. Some things charm even the most bitter of souls.

[somekindofspaceuncle]

"Mantis. Hey, Mantis. Hey, I've gotta tell you, my future wife said yes!"

Hiroki seems like he's high, right now. Fully himself and completely high on something.

Then again, as a psychic, Mantis must've felt how 'high' the concert makes people.

Or whatever better word than 'high' would be.

"Mantis, Ziggy said yes!!"

"Be my best man, Mantis. Okay?"

[secretsofgod]

This isn't Raziel's scene. He's been to plenty of parties over billions of years, but most of them were masked affairs or otherwise not quite anything like this. He can feel the empathy and strong emotions in the air pushing against his Grace (it's easy enough for him to shrug off, but unusual all the same) and excited party goers here seem to have a habit of approaching him with colorful articles of clothing to try and encourage him to 'fit the theme' and 'loosen up'! Those people are easy enough to turn away politely (and sometimes less politely) too. He's happy in his loose drawstring pants, dumpy yellow sweatshirt and bare feet, thanks.

All of it's bearable, if uncomfortable to be settled among. It's the party goer that appears out of nowhere to glitterbomb him and the full lengths of his wings that finally sends the angel's mood spiraling. He planned on leaving within ten minutes, but now he's stood in the corner preening his feathers with something approaching anxiety. Why won't the damned glitter come out? What is this stuff? Humanity's ultimate weapon? Fingers twitching unhappily, Raziel continues picking through his feathers to try and get the itchy little squares of shining metal out of his flight feathers and off of the down closer to his skin.

Why did he come here, again?

[angelic_asshole]

Balthazar was enjoying his mingling session, weaving in and out of the guests, talking and drinking. It was then as he moved past the corner of the room he felt something. Almost like a calling of some sort. A knowing. The young man was an angel. Even without turning to face him, Balthazar could sense others from his kind. Walking over clutching his scotch glass in his right hand the angel offered a friendly smile.

"Hello there. Sorry to interrupt your glitter preening there but I couldn't help notice you here. Being another angel always makes for good company."

His eyes drifted towards the poor thing's predicament. Ah, Ziggy and his fame love for glitter it seemed. Balthazar had heard on the grapevine about edible glitter and the like. All of it seemed rather fun but getting it lodged in wing feathers? Not so fun.

"Need some help getting that glitter out, love?"

Algrim here

[hispeoplesfate]

Algrim keeps his emotions under control.

Algrim always keeps his feelings and experiences under control.

But right now, in this place where he shouldn't have come, maybe, he's seething quietly, though gritting his teeth a little.

Maybe somebody familiar can calm him down, a bit. Or anyone at all. Or not. Who knows? Unless anyone tries. Algrim won't invite anyone to it, though.

"What is this?" the Dark Elf quietly asks himself. "Why?"

"That bard must've cast a spell."

Re: Algrim here

[the_rebel_son]

"Music?" It's Lucifer that finds the elf and decides that it is good that he's come out for a bit. The man needed a break from things.

"It is not magic. He projects emotions." Lucifer tells the elf and offers him a drink.

Ain't no party... until Harley Party-Queen Quinn shows up

[sweetcandygirl]

Of course it is a party like this one that attracts the attention of one Harley Quinn. She loves to socialize. She loves to drink. She loves to sing. She loves to dance.

And tonight, in honour of the 'Stardust' part of Ziggy's name, the blonde bombshell was wearing a beautiful star-themed dress, that flattered her curves, her cleavage, and her legs. She wore a matching pair of high-heel shoes that complemented the outfit.

Her long white-hair was loose, flowing to its natural length, with a few small braids intertwined here and there, where small star-shaped hair pins were placed. And her make-up featured a very glittery star-themed motif.

[tryingitall]

"Oh goodness! There are so many angels at this party I haven't even met." Balthazar sidles up to Harley with a playful grin. "Which one are you, darling? Clearly you're associated with celestial bodies."

It's a good thing he recognizes her and is only being a friendly flirt, because that's a truly awful pick-up line.

"Can I get you something to drink? It's shaping up into quite the evening."

One Asgardian god dressed to kill.

[tr1ckortreat]

The party at skekSa's hadn't evaded Loki's notice as he was now entering the premises and walking towards the hubbub dressed in his smart suit with green and gold scarf. where most of the Nexus residents were congregating. He headed towards the bar and ordered himself a red wine in a green glittered goblet. Not bad for a Midgardian-style party. Who was this Ziggy anyway? The god's eyes flickering towards the rather garish posters on the wall. A musician? Well, he seemed popular. Sipping on his wine, Loki began mingling with the other guests, hoping to strike up conversation.

"Hm, it's rather loud and garish in here for my tastes. Still, this Ziggy character seems popular."

Slicking back his hair with his hand, Loki kept his air of confidence up as he spotted a few faces he recognised. Was that Rondo over there by the merchandise table? skekSa must be around somewhere and Ben? No doubt he would also meet new faces tonight. There was something else though. The room was almost buzzing with strange telepathic signals which were being picked up by the Asgardian. There were a lot of non-Midgardians in the room. Some with powerful mind abilities.

[coffee_elf]

"They're empaths," Rondo explains when he manages to catch up to Loki. He's flushed, like he's either been drinking or running, and thanks to the nature of his outfit, Loki can probably tell the blush goes all the way down to his chest. "That's why it's so..."

He waves his hands, not sure how to say what he means. "So much buzz here, that's not words."

"Here, I got you something!" He has a couple shirts he bought for himself, plus one that he snagged for Loki, though whether the Asgardian will wear it or not, he doesn't know. It's one of the black-and-white ones, though, since there weren't any in all green.

[spacetaser]

Katiri definitely felt a little bit out of her element. It didn't mean that she wasn't enjoying herself. It was just a situation she wasn't used to finding herself in. Still wanting to keep abreast of the situation with Honerva and the Stardust family, she decided to attend the concert to not only hear some of Ziggy's music, but to also be in proximity to protect the family as well.

The Guardian definitely turned a lot of heads when she moved through the throng crowding skekSa's bar. Wearing her Solstice armor, it glowed in places with pale blue light just like her eyes did. Luce, getting into the spirit of the concert, had equipped his Neon Helix shell. He pretty much matched the bright colors Ziggy was known for, going by the colors on his posters. He bobbed alongside her, darting this way and that.

During the concert itself, Katiri got something to eat and drink and sat tucked away off to the side, so she could watch the room and the people. She was armed, though not obviously so. She had her side arm clipped to her hip and if she needed more Luce could transmat the rest. The Awoken woman was clearly enjoying the music, swaying a little in her seat with her eyes closed - one with the moment. The emotions in the venue were high, and she was experiencing many emotions within herself. Even Luce was swaying in mid-air from side to side. Both Guardian and Ghost were content and at peace; a rare commodity to be savored.

[apocalypsejack]

It was the floating camera like thing that attracted Jack's attention first. Paranoia welling up to the point he felt panicked by the presence. His eye stayed locked on it while he drank and that is when he noticed the person with it. That certainly wasn't a ministry agent. Nothing at all like one.

Still, when he walks over it is Luce that has his attention.

"What are you?" He asks the floating light and the humanoid is forgotten for the moment. Jack's body language is wary and his emotions are wildly uncomfortable but that doesn't mean he isn't going to find out what this hovering thing was.

I'm going to get in trouble?

[diamondpups]

Jack had told them to stay home but teenagers don't listen, ever. Donya had snatched someone's drink because really, even here, was someone going to serve an obviously teenage human? Drink in hand they dodged to the other side of the room from Jack.

But there was karaoke! They can't resist. The crazy dressed kid with a mohawk has to get in stage and sing.

well that required a response

[eumenis]

Furiosa would probably not be the one to encourage Donya to drink--especially not in the Nexus where god knows what is circulating--but the kid is about the age War Boys used to start Lancer training, and she doesn't see a thing wrong with them being here. When they take the karaoke stage, she turns attentively, a little smile on her lips.

The songs that survive in the Wasteland are mostly older than the one Donya's chosen, but Furiosa has been known to listen around the Nexus, hence her presence here, and she recognizes this one. Really, a flawless choice. Clapping doesn't work so well when one hand has metal claws, but she taps her feet and whoops encouragement, whistling loudly at the end.

And she herself doesn't normally perform in front of a crowd, especially strangers, but recent years have loosened her inhibitions somewhat, and honestly this deserves a response. She makes a quick selection and sits on the edge of the stage to sing it.

Thematically, it's very similar to Donya's choice.

[the_rebel_son]

Lucifer had been dealing well but sometimes there are triggers that open wounds you're trying to close. You hope they don't come when you're in a good mood but the universe usually isn't that kind. The universe shoves things into your face when you don't want it and when you aren't ready for it. And in those moments you have to find your own bandage to stop your own bleeding. It drove him to look for Ziggy Stardust.

"Can I use your piano?" It was a simple request while Lucifer tries to stifle his emotions around the empath. He had seen Ziggy playing it during the concert and it still sat on the stage.

"What's wrong?" The concern was there and Lucifer imagined it was the same worry the singer would have for anyone in pain. He was a person with a big heart but Lucifer shook off his question.

"I just want to sing something." Lucifer forced a smile. "It has a nice acoustic line if you want to play."

Ziggy didn't skip a beat as he asked his band mates for his acoustic guitar. If anyone in this bar understood the power of music when you felt pain it was the singer who'd been on stage earlier in the night.

Lucifer went to the piano and as he sat broke into a smile as Ziggy jumped up on it like some gangly leopard. 

Lucifer starts to play and then sing. Ziggy taking in the pain from the angel and pushing it out in the guitar notes. He didn't ask and simply let the emotions wash over him.

Let it out Let it in
All this pain
From within
And I just can't pour my heart out
To another living thing
I'm a whisper
I'm a shadow
But I'm standing up to sing
I won't cry when you say goodbye
I'm out of tears (out of tears)
I won't die when you wave goodbye
I'm out of tears, yes I am
I won't cry, I swear my eyes are dry
I'm out of tears, yeah (out of tears)
I won't cry, I'm going to tell you why
I'm out of tears
Out of tears

[stark_ravingmad]

Tony just sat and watched as Lucifer and Ziggy performed the song. That voice though...it got the engineer right in between his chest. The Arc Reactor maintaining the normal rhythm of his heart beat. Just allowing his ears to swallow every word, Tony was transfixed totally on the stage. All the empathy washing over him to cause his whole body to become immersed.

"That's--damn, you've got a good voice. Deep, man. Really, deep emotion there."

Were there tears welling up inside Tony's eyes. Only slightly because he was being moved. Genuinely. Music was a powerful thing indeed. Ziggy on that guitar? He was good too.

One Altean princess and one Altean girl from Colony, reporting in. Plus four space mice, free to pet

[making_sacrifices]

Allura's looking around curiously, and listening to the music. She's heard some slightly similar music while she was on Earth in her Universe, with other Paladins and others, but this music... it's powerful, no doubt. Literally. Is it alchemy? Magic? No, it must be something else.

Whatever it is, it feels positive.

Meanwhile, Romelle instantly goes into the swing of things, not even knowing she's influenced. Allura's not telling her, no need to make her panic. After all, the influence isn't malicious.

Allura's dressed properly as far as she's concerned, and so is Romelle. They might simply have slightly different ideas about concerts, which isn't strange seeing as Romelle is several millenias younger than Allura.

Moments like this, Allura wishes Lance was here. So that she could share all the feelings from the songs with him.

Feel free to talk to either the Princess or the other girl, before or after or during the concert.

"This is awesome!!!" Romelle shouts, louder than Allura thought possible. "Ziggy is awesome, I love him!!! I love concerts!!!"

Allura smiles softly. "Ziggy's a good person," the princess says. "Have you met before today?"

"Yeah, he's the Captain's clone's amant, we've met," the younger girl states.

Meanwhile, one might also notice a few mice, running around everywhere. They seem exceptionally good at avoiding being stomped on, so no worries. They also seem telepathic, bonded to Allura in minds, freely so, if one's a psychic, it's possible to feel that.

[ziggyplayedguitar]

After the concert ended Ziggy had a lot of people to meet with but he does make it to Allura when he sees her.

"You should wear your hair down more often." He smiles brightly at her, high from the energy of the performance, he's brighter than usual. "It looks beautiful."

He kisses her cheek and gives her a hug.