ziggyplayedguitar | Ziggy Stardust Nexus Album Release Party

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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Although not totally hooked into modern superhero movie pop culture, Dorian would truly have to be living under a rock to not recognize Tony Stark making an appearance at Ziggy's party. He's in an excellent mood tonight thanks to the Anthean's concert and the general feeling of excitement permeating the party, so eventually he makes up his mind to leave Toby to his own devices and introduce himself to some of the more interesting-looking people hanging around the area. It's been a while since he's felt in the mood to schmooze, and he's eager to take advantage of feeling more like his old(est) self while the opportunity is here.

"I'm inclined to agree." Always one to like making an entrance, the immortal joins Tony at the bar. He's curious about whether the man lives up to his widespread reputation as a brilliant inventor and unique personality. "Dorian Gray." Brushing aside one of the draping parts of his outfit he offers Tony his hand. "And you're Tony Stark. It's a genuine pleasure." He releases the other man's hand after a polite shake. "How did you like the concert?"

A little presumptuous and arrogant? Definitely. But he's in a great mood and not about to slow down his own speedy, self-assured introductions to party goers that catch his interest.

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Tony's eyes glance towards the strange voice being directed towards him. Who was this guy? Obviously someone who wanted his voice to be heard. It was a party so meeting new people was where it's at. Also, this guy seemed to know who he was which wasn't a big surprise since Tony did own a huge workshop in town. That and he had crashed landed into the Nexus on day one. Tongues wagged.

"Hey, kid. Yeah, I liked it. That Ziggy guy? He's got style. That and some really wild tastes in clothing. Those pants were tight though. Poor guy might want to give his bongos time to breathe."

Tony was good at joking and his ego sometimes just took hold of his tongue and ran wild. So, who was this guy anyway? The engineer turned to him and sipped his drink.

"Dorian Gray? Well, nice to meet you. Nice outfit, by the way."

It's always amusing to Dorian to be called 'kid' (or even better, something like "old bean") and he can't restrain the smile that pulls across his face when Tony does.

"I think that's part of the appeal for many of us, himself included; Enough so that I'm certain his 'bongos' get plenty of time outside their vinyl confines." His smile tugs a little wider at his own, more subtly ribald joke, as he pauses to take a draft of his drink.

"Thanks. You're looking rather professional yourself."

Well, to Tony, Dorian does look like a kid in his early twenties maybe? Either way, the engineer is the old man in this scenario. Mature. Yeah, that sounded much better than "old man."

"You're probably right. A guy like that? He probably gets to sleep with a new person every night. I remember days like that when I was younger."

Was he discussing his sex life with Dorian? Perhaps. Tony had done a lot in his life and had done some good shit and bad shit. Did the young English gentleman here agree? Only time would tell. Sipping on his drink, he offered Dorian a smile.

"So, Jeeves. What's your story?"

The assertion that Tony has 'younger days' that are behind him is a very mortal thing to say, and the smile Dorian has in response shifts to something kinder.

"Days of running around and throwing on clothes to slip out back doors don't appeal anymore?" He isn't teasing. He can understand that, if it's the case. There are periods in Dorian's own life where constant indolence and hedonism get a little tedious and he moves onto a brief stint at a university or goes traveling to change things up instead. Where Tony's concerned, though, he's mostly curious. The man is hardly old (especially from his own extended perspective) and he has a friendly air about him that it's easy to imagine plenty of people finding charming.

"My story?" Tony keeps unintentionally stumbling into phrases that hold hidden and amusing meanings for the immortal. "I suppose you could call me a supernatural expert of sorts. I have a knack for running into demons, ghosts, werewolves --things like that-- and being tasked with confining them or sending them back where they came from." It's a generous description of what's usually more like monsters being attracted to him and Dorian being forced to get rid of them to save his own life, but who doesn't embellish their resume around a new acquaintance? "It's not something I do professionally, but it does keep things... busy."

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"Supernatural, huh? Are we talking vampire hunting sort of thing here? So, you're a sort of young Van Helsing then? Stakes at the ready."

Sipping his drink, Tony just offered the Englishman a smirk and knew he was being a sassy bastard but didn't care. Supernatural hunter? Shit. Did that mean?...

"Hey, you don't hunt angels do you? Because if you do, we could have a big problem."

Keeping his large brown eyes fixed on Dorian, Tony wondered if this guy had the balls to deal with dangerous angels and the like. Lucifer? Pfft. This guy looked like a college graduate who probably smoked weed on his off days. Either way, he would be civil since the guy seemed friendly enough and had struck up conversation with him first. A slap on the back and Tony was smiling once more.

"So, this zombie hunting? It's a hobby? What, no getting drunk and doing body shots anymore? Is that not a thing for you youngsters anymore? Or watching endless amounts of porn on the Discovery Channel?"

Tony, you are so old.

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