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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[sohoangel]

Aziraphale is a little surprised by the hug, but welcomes it warmly. He indeed notices that the alien woman is with child and beams at her when the hug ends. "I do believe some congratulations are in order, too!"

He leans over to shake Tom's hand. "Major. It's a pleasure to meet you. Your wife has told me all about you." As an angel, he can sense the love between them, and as an astute being, can easily infer the pride that both of them have for their son.

"Well, after everything you said, my dear, I naturally wanted to see your son in concert." Even if it's not his preferred genre of music, he would like to show his support for Aletayria's family. "I'll be sure to pick up a record, as well, for my partner to listen to."

[sordiddetails]

The proximity of an unknown mind wakes Zayda and she reaches out with her mind, not fully formed, curious of the new person.

"Thank you. Things are still very delicate for her." She is delighted to be with child and grateful for any well wishes given the fear of things going wrong.

"Good things I hope." He comments as he offers a firm handshake. "Make sure to get them to sign it."

Tom is very social and motions toward the empty seats at thier table. "You can join us if you want."

He is well aware this is a party and the angel might have a lot of people to visit briefly.

[sohoangel]

Like always, Aziraphale is radiating love and kindness, which little Zayda should pick up without any trouble. "Well, if you need help with anything, please let me know. I absolutely adore babies. I can even bless her, if you like?" He has no idea how much impact his grace will have on a half-alien, but he's certainly willing to try.

Tom's reply has the angel chuckling a little. "Of course, dear fellow. And that's an excellent idea, Crowley will appreciate a signed copy."

He takes the offered seat with a gracious smile. Aziraphale knows a number of people here, but he's not in any hurry to make the rounds just yet. "I'm sure you get this question asked of you all the time, Major, but what's it like to be an astronaut? I've never been to space. My partner and I are planning a trip to Alpha Centauri, but it certainly won't be the same as being in a spaceship."

[sordiddetails]

Tom stares wide-eyed. He may be only a semi-practicing and very confused Christian at this point in his life but an angel offering to bless his child still has impact.

Aletayria though is unphased and smiles. "My species introduce our new children to the community at the start of a year. Maybe you will come and meet her?"

"Terrifying." Tom responds at first with good humor. "I was among the first to go into space and I saw men and women die along the way. I did the first solo research mission in orbit and my ship malfunctioned leaving me drifting to my death."

Aletayria had sat back down beside Tom and gives him an incredulous look. "You don't regret the Stardust."

Tom laughs and takes her hand. "She found me dying in space during that mission. Things got complicated after that and it was the last time I was in space. I did 12 missions total into low and complete orbit. Most of them were experimental ships developed by her cousin Thomas who was on Earth. I never knew he was an alien when I met him."

"And 20 years with us." Aletayria adds then turns to the angel. "My species has been to what humans call Alpha Centauri."

[sohoangel]

An angel blessing a child must sound like an enormous deal to Tom, and in some ways it is, but the truth is that Aziraphale performs little blessings and miracles all the time. Even more so now, that he's free of Heaven's bureaucratic shackles. "I would be honored, my dear. Thank you for including me."

Aziraphale listens to Tom's reply with rapt attention. One would think that an angel wouldn't be impressed by a human's trip to space, but this one clearly is. "Yes, your wife mentioned that she found you," he says, tactfully leaving out the fact that she also spoke at length about how distrustful they were of one another at first. Those feelings have clearly long since passed. "I just find it simply amazing. My very first assignment was to Earth and I've never flown much higher than the clouds. I really ought to introduce you to my partner, he made Alpha Centauri in my universe, as well as a few other star systems and nebulas. He's always been a fan of space travel, we even watched the moon landing together. Seeing humans finally achieve what was once left only to the celestial -- it really is something else, Major. You should be very proud of yourself."

He turns his attention to Aletayria, his expression curious. "They have? What's it like? Wait, wait, don't tell me, when Crowley takes me, I want it to be a surprise." He chuckles at his own eagerness. "That's nice that you have family on Earth. Does Thomas know about the Nexus, too?"

[sordiddetails]

"I'll make sure you get an invite when we pick a day." She tells the angel.

Tom laughs good natured. "If I had wings I'd never stay on the ground."

Though he doesn't see them, Tom assumes the angel has wings somewhere. Invisible, maybe?

Aletayria reaches out and touches Aziraphale's forearm. "He would be welcome to come to the celebration if we don't meet him before then." She's social and while she has spent a long time on ships and gotten used to isolation, Tom needs more people in his life.

"I will only say it is beautiful there and you should visit Proxima b. It's not suitable for our people but it is reasonably Earth-like." She tells the angel trying not to spoil it. "Thomas is here but he's not very social."

Tom shakes his head. "He has probably found a dark corner to sit in and drink while scowling at everyone with disappointment."

His words sound insulting but it is enough to cause Aletayira to shake her head because it is an accurate description.

[sohoangel]

Aziraphale looks very pleased by the news, wiggling a little in his seat. Celebrations of a little one's introduction to the world are always filled with love. It's sure to be a good time.

Tom's comment makes him chuckle. "Well, perhaps you could leave yours out whenever you desired. My wings are an aspect of my true form, so I tend to keep them tucked away in the astral plane. I wouldn't want to overwhelm the minds of any poor human who might see me cavorting about in the air."

He looks at Aletayria when she touches his arm, his smile softening in gratitude. "I'll be sure to bring him. He likes children, too. He was a nanny once, in fact, a very good one, although he'd swear up and down that he's rubbish with them."

The way she describes Alpha Centauri, however non-spoilery, makes him long to go there all the more. Rather than tempt himself to ask more questions, he shifts to the topic of her cousin. "Ah, not much for socializing," he says after Tom gives his frank description. "That's nice of him to want to show support for Ziggy, regardless."

[sordiddetails]

"Wings are a human dream." Tom glances at his wife and then back to the angel. "I've accepted that I won't fly again but it doesn't mean I don't want to."

She squeezes her husband's hand and smiles. "We've found more of our family since we last spoke. There might be a few children there."

Tom laughs at the comment about Tommy. "Unless you're a cat." It does have the human looking for the other man but he doesn't see him immediately. "I'm not sure if it's support or his desire to be the family watchdog."

[sohoangel]

"Well... perhaps not as a traditional astronaut, but you are in the Nexus, dear fellow. The possibilities are endless!" For an angel to say that, it must mean something. "I'm sure you could book a passage to the stars, should you desire."

Aziraphale smiles at the good news. "Oh, that's very exciting. The Nexus is good for that, too. I suppose I've also found more of my family here, in a way."

The comment about cats does not surprise Aziraphale, as Aletayria mentioned her people's affinity for them. "Is he concerned that something might happen? It's true that the Nexus can be a bit unstable at times... a lot of chaotic magic, so far as I can tell. But there are powerful beings who also live here who do their best to protect it from harm, as well."

One of them being Lucifer, but he's unsure if he should tell Major Tom that. Although he can sense Lucifer's aura at the concert, so their paths might cross, regardless.

[hellomajortom]

It's Aletayria that reaches out to Aziraphale and shakes her head. "His health doesn't even allow him to travel safely on our ships."

Tom laughs. "We didn't even know we had this family. Thomas thinks they might be from the future in another reality."

He was still trying to wrap his head around that concept but the idea of another family member was always appealing to the astronaut even if he wasn't quite sure how they were related. "I've heard there are other angels here. Are you all related?"

"There's a woman here." Tom explains. "She's been attacking our child's fiance. I think she followed them here from their own world. I don't think she can do much damage here but she's a manipulative bitch and has been convincing people to let her possess them."

Aletayria says nothing but the shift in her presence to something less calm and passive is a good indicator of her feelings about the person in question. Pacifist or not, messing with her children was a bad idea.

[sohoangel]

Aziraphale's expression falters. "Oh... terribly sorry. I didn't realize." Though he doesn't think Tom should discount the possibility of spaceships from other worlds that he might be able to travel on, he won't push the issue. Perhaps he'll bring the subject up the next time he runs into either of the Captain Kirks and see what they think.

"Well, considering all the different universes that connect to the Nexus, that's not an entirely far-fetched idea." Aziraphale has gotten used to the concept of alternate realities, or rather confronted with it as he's met angels and demons from various worlds. Tom's question makes him chuckle a little and shake his head. "No, we're from different universes, but we have more in common with one another than the angels back home."

His fond smile is replaced quickly with a look of concern when Tom explains that someone has been attacking Ziggy's fiancé. "Oh, dear," he says, looking at them both. "That sounds dreadful, I'll have to keep an eye out for her. Is she a demon, by any chance?"

[sordiddetails]

"We're working on some treatments." She assures the angel.

"So far she hasn't killed me with them." Tom interjects full of humor and the good natured taunting that comes with a close couple.

"It's been good for our child to have an older sibling. They've really latched on to each other." She comments and then nods at the idea of different universes.

"As I meet people I noticed that is a converging idea. The people here feel more connected to each other than they do to the people back home." Tom had been thinking about that alot since arriving and talking to all the various races and types of people.

"She's some sort of universe bending witch." Tom didn't really have the words for it. "Some of Ziggy's friends called in the angels. Lucifer and someone called Moloch." Tom was still mindblown over meeting the Devil and more so that he seemed kind and generous with a family. It was right up there with finding out Tommy might be the origin of the worship of the Christian God.

[sohoangel]

Aziraphale's smile returns, appreciating Tom's humor over the situation. It reminds him a bit of the banter he shares with Crowley on occasion.

"I think it's wonderful that you've found more family here." He shifts his attention to Tom and nods enthusiastically. "Yes, I've noticed that as well. I think it's much harder to feel lonely in a place like the Nexus. Well, as long as you're at least a little sociable..."

Oh, it's a kind of witch. Aziraphale's eyebrows shoot up in surprise at the mention of Moloch and he delicately clears his throat. "Well, if Moloch is involved, then I don't think you'll have to worry about this witch for very much longer."

[hellomajortom]

"We're not sure how he's related to us yet." Aletayria tells the angel. "But my husband takes in everyone like their his own."

And she loved him for his compassion toward others, always has.

"You should meet her cousin." Tom laughs a little. Thomas was as ant-social as they came but Tom thought it was more because he hadn't found the right person than a true disinterest.

"Lucifer told us tonight that she's left or been driven out of the Nexus." Tom assures Aziraphale. "I'm still adjusting to angels interacting with people. It's been harder than accepting all the aliens here."

[sohoangel]

"It doesn't sound as though it matters as much, so long as he's considered family," Aziraphale remarks. "I'm glad you've managed to find one another."

The angel raises an eyebrow at the remark. "I'm sure he could find someone in the Nexus to befriend. It's a very diverse place. I've met several self-described loners who have managed to make friends with others." Sometimes they make friends with the angel himself, but Aziraphale has that way with others.

"If she has any sense of self-preservation, she would do well to stay way," he says seriously. Although his smile returns at the comment that follows. "Well, I can't say I'm surprised. You have plenty of experience with aliens, but angels must be very new for you, yes? I can't speak for everyone, but I personally am not interested in causing a crisis of faith in the Nexus."

[hellomajortom]

"We've suddenly become grandparents." Aletayria prods at Tom because of an internal joke that gets her a sharp but loving glance.

"Thomas has a hard time with humanoids." She briefly thinks over his ability to be nice to the elf Ziggy is friends with and wonders how far from human shaped they need to be, maybe not that far at all.

Tom starts laughing and it takes a moment to get it under control. "I already had a crisis of faith when I found out my girlfriend's family was responsible for my Earth's God. The angels are just... well the Devil being nice is icing on the cake of faith crisis."

[sohoangel]

"It's inevitable when you take people in as family," Aziraphale says, noticing the subtext but not knowing what it means.

"Well, he's in luck, there are many non-humanoids in the Nexus." He can't help but wonder if angels count as humanoids. He probably does, considering how attached he is to his corporation.

Aziraphale can't help but join in the laughter when Lucifer is mentioned. "I'll be honest, it caused something of a crisis of faith in myself, but I've had time to get used to it." Thank goodness for humans and all their stories. Reading all that literature gave the angel a much better handle on dealing with realities unlike his own. "All the same, the time I spend in the Nexus is simply to enjoy myself and perhaps make somebody's day a little brighter. That's all."

[hellomajortom]

"It's a new experience but the children are good kids." Tom shook his head knowing full well that his wife would continue to tease him about being an old grandpa.

"Learning that those here aren't like Earth may take time but it will be helpful." Aletayria tells the angel about her cousin.

"My kid's become friends with him. When I go back home and the interviews start prattling on about my kid playing the devil's music, I don't know how I'll keep a straight face." Tom though gets a bit more serious and smiles at his wife. "I know what you mean. I could never be with my family on my own Earth. This place is a blessing for so many reasons."

[sohoangel]

"I'm sure they are," Aziraphale says with a smile. At least Tom won't have to worry about Aziraphale teasing him over his grandfather status. Even the oldest human is young compared to him.

"The Nexus has certainly opened my eyes to a fair number of things. At the very least, he has you for company."

Tom's joke makes the angel giggle brightly. "Oh, that's a good one! I'll have to share that with Crowley. He's been friends with a few musicians here and there, although I have, too, come to think of it." And speaking of Crowley, he glances over at the merchandise table before returning his gaze to the happy couple. "I ought to go pick up one of those signed albums now. Crowley is going to enjoy it so very much. Thank you again for the invitation."

[hellomajortom]

"It's always good to find things that challenge your views." Tom agrees.

Even without Aletayria's input mentally he could see that Crowley was someone who had this man's.. angel's affection. Though Tom was very tolerant, and even encouraging, of whatever pairings made people happy.

"Please. Don't let us keep you. You're good company and should see others." Tom says graciously. This was a party, people should be mingling.