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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[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.

[the_rebel_son]

Lucifer stands and hugs Ziggy briefly in thanks for giving him the stage on a night that should be just for Ziggy's voice. When he turns away he is surprised to see Tony standing there.

He pauses before gracefully stepping down from the stage. Going to him Lucifer embraces the human. "The oppression of being a king is you can never appear hurt or weak. You must find other venues to safely say what you cannot in words."

Lucifer pulls away and the heartache is quiet in his presence, not loud like Ziggy because the angel actively tries to swallow it down. But it is still there dulling the light. He smiles, a little forced and the pride in his voice covering the rest of the emotions.

"I am the perfect voice of creation and I have a love for human music."

[stark_ravingmad]

The embrace is welcome since Tony felt overwhelmed by all the empathic feelings circulating around the room. That was on top of the powerful melody that had been played to him. The devil's voice had moved him. Holding Lucifer close, he sighed as he broke away.

"I can see you have skill. It's funny I just never pegged the devil for liking human music. Harps and lutes sort of thing."

What did he know? Feeling a small smile tug at his lips, Tony patted Lucifer's shoulder and looked up at his powerful gaze. Just having the other man so close caused a small shudder at the engineer's core.

[the_rebel_son]

"Why do you think they call it the Devil's Music? Both Beethoven and modern music. I am not so far removed as the choir of assholes in the sky."

Lucifer appreciates the comfort and the humor. The more they talk the more he is warming up to Tony's presence despite his own reservations and any that Balthazar may still harbor.

[stark_ravingmad]

"Choir of assholes in the sky? Wow. I mean, that's pretty sacrilegious right? They won't start farting balls of fire from high above out of their ass cracks at you?"

Tony was smirking. Wiping at his eyes with the back of his hand, his sadness fading as he was now cracking crude jokes with Lucifer. What better way to end a party? If the guy wanted to hang out with Tony then he would more than accommodate it. This was the sort of after party and he knew all about those. Just being with Lucifer eased some of the engineer's worries and issues he had tugging from his past.

"You want to get another drink or something? I'm a little dry and could do with a splash of strawberry juice and something awfully sugary."

[the_rebel_son]

"Do you expect the Devil to be pious and obediant?" Lucifer's smile turned genuine. "They've tried to smite me. They cannot even fart fireballs properly."

There is the glorious pride and ego coming back full force. He is coming down, or more appropriately climbing up, from the moment of depression and it was a relief. He had waste too much time already on someone who was now showing how little that mattered.

"Have you ever has a sweet sunrise?" Lucifer offer knowing full well Tony doesn't want alcohol but a virgin tequila sunrise was a definite option. "I have seen them garnished with strawberries before."

[stark_ravingmad]

"Hell no. I half imagine that if your high and mighty assholes did send something down at you from the clouds, you'd send it back up with extra give no fucks attached somewhere."

The image alone had Tony near snorting in amusement at pissing off the assholes from above. Hey, if Lucifer was happy about annoying them then Tony would be. The guy deserved a break. Also, fruity drinks? He was loving the idea already.

"Sweet sunrise? Uh--I can't remember off hand. Maybe? But, it's always good to get a refresher. Hit me, Wings. Let's go get ourselves some fruity juice."

[the_rebel_son]

"I slammed the door of Chaos in God's face, more than once. He wants me to stay out of creation but he cannot stop knocking on my door." Lucifer sighs with annoyance.

"Of course." Lucifer ran his hand across Tony's low back with a little tug, an encouragement to get him to follow. Before he walks off toward the bar. Virgin tequila sunrises were known for being very sweet and he ordered them with strawberry and pineapple garnish instead of the traditional orange wedge. Lucifer liked booze but this was a show of respect to the human. One Lucifer desperately hoped wouldn't lead to more pain.

[stark_ravingmad]

"Oh yeah? Nice move. I once slammed the door on the way out in my boardroom's faces when I walked out of a meeting because I couldn't give any fucks anymore. They were total assholes anyway."

Tony had slammed so many doors in people's faces and walked out on so much because he just didn't care anymore. He was tired of their shit and just wanted to get on with his life. That, and he wanted to get back to his workshop to work on suits. The hand across the back felt nice as he walked with Lucifer towards the bar.

"So, besides pissing assholes off...what sort of things interest you in your time off?"

[the_rebel_son]

"It sounds about the same." Lucifer could imagine the sentiment of fuck this and fuck these people probably had the same tone.

Lucifer hands over the drink and sits down on one of the stools with his own, also devoid of alcohol.

"Everything?" Lucifer shrugs. "I was created with a vast amount of curiosity and being thrown out of heaven has not curtailed it."

Though he knows Tony wants something more substantial so he thinks more specifically. "I garden, cook, brew, read... I have two substantial libraries at the villa. There are many angels that use thier grace, magic I suppose, to do everything but my kind have never been that way. I prefer to actually do things."

Balthazar did a lot of things through grace magic. It was one place they differed but it didn't effect his view of the other angel. There were some things that Lucifer simply accepted as differences and did not address because they did not matter.

[stark_ravingmad]

He took the drink from Lucifer and nodded in thanks while listening intently as he sat down on his stool. The man was indeed very talented and Tony expected no less from the devil himself. Brewing and reading? Yeah, those were definitely good qualities along with knowing how to cook and tend to your garden.

"So, no cherub servants running around doing your bidding? To be honest, I can see you're a more practical man and that's what I like about you, Lucifer. You're not afraid to say how it is and get your hands dirty."

Sipping his drink, Tony was pleasantly surprised by the sweet, fruity taste as it went down. The engineer loved getting stuck in and dirty, literally. Often knee deep in grease and oil whilst he worked for hours on a suit. It was his obsession and everyone around him knew it. He yearned to know more about Lucifer though and his impressive villa.

"I like getting my hands dirty. Oil, grease, they're my old friends."

[the_rebel_son]

"The Fallen are a Parliament Monarchy. We have a lot of independence as individuals." Which really shouldn't be a surprise with the whole mythology if the Devil and freedom.

Lucifer smiles and nods at the assessment. "I like that you are charming, smartmouthed and intelligent without being a disrespectful sod that needs to be in charge all the time."

If they were going to share, it might as well be two way. Though Lucifer chuckles quietly.

"Few people remember creators were the first to like to get dirty building things. I appreciate the ideals even if I choose to forego technology for myself."

[stark_ravingmad]

"Right. I'm sorting of beginning to understand. Still a little wet behind the ears but getting there."

Tony wondered just how complicated this whole Fallen Monarchy was. Well beyond the comprehension of a mere mortal. Or was it? Lucifer was being civil enough to divulge parts of his life which was special to Tony. It was only fair that he too start opening up a bit more about his past. Whether that be his part in the Avengers as Iron-Man or just plain old Tony Stark.

"I can be an annoying sod when I want to be but only to those who deserve it. C'est la Vie as they say. Also, this drink? It's so good."

Lucifer liked building things too? Always a bonus. The devil liked to get his hands dirty too. This pleased Tony a lot as he found himself being pulled further in to Lucifer's life. He wanted to learn more and be closer to this man.

[the_rebel_son]

"That offer to answer questions remains open." Lucifer reiterates. He knew questions would come and they could be anything from the nature of God to what his favorite color was. It was not a bother and Lucifer was vocal enough to say no to questions he didn't like.

"I am pride itself. I have my moments of glorious ego and poor behavior." It was fair to warn the man.

"I am fond of citrus."lucifer takes a sip of his own then asks. "What do you enjoy aside from mechanics?"

[stark_ravingmad]

"Yeah, I'm just working on what sort of questions I want to ask you but so far my mind is blank."

Did he just want to chill with Lucifer at the bar and enjoy a pleasant conversation for now? Yeah, it would point in that direction. Questions about interests though? They were on the cards and Tony would answer as directly and informatively as he could since he was delving deeper down the rabbit hole. Sipping his drink, he offered Lucifer a curious smile.

"Good choice. As for my hobbies outside of the workshop? Well, I enjoy outdoors sports, driving expensive sports cars, flying around in eye-wateringly expensive suits, water sports, reading and watching TV when I want to chill. That kind of thing."

Tony tended to live his life at full speed and he hoped Lucifer was getting that vibe just by hanging around with him. The devil was slowly drawing him in deeper and the engineer could feel something inside of him sparking. Was it that he was falling in love with the devil?

[the_rebel_son]

Lucifer could imagine it to be overwhelming enough to not know what to ask but it was worthwhile reminding the human he had the freedom to do so.


"I enjoy the outdoors and I have occassionally driven but with the speed I fly it has not been more than a novelty." Lucifer understood the high speed lifestyle. He passed through phases of the same from time to time, though at the moment he was in one of his more relaxed periods.

[stark_ravingmad]

"Hey, I might get you in one of my sports cars yet, Hot-Wings."

The thought of driving through the Nexus with the devil sat in the passenger seat was indeed a novelty and a very real possibility. Tony sipped his drink and leant his elbow on the bar, gazing at Lucifer for a moment before speaking again. There was a lot he wanted to tell the man.

"Are you ok? I mean that singing, you sounded pretty low. I just wanted to say I'm here if you need to talk."

A hand came out to slide up to Lucifer's shoulder, squeezing gently.

[the_rebel_son]

"What good is the name Hotrod if you are not going to take me for a drive?"

There was a smile but it fades quickly with the question. It's reflex that sends his gaze to Dorian. The pain of an angel is feeling other people's presence when they are near. When it is good the high is amazing and when it is pain it feels like drowning and often turns to wrath. The pain is there. The look of someone who let another past thier armor only to be stabbed in the back.

Lucifer downs his drink and forces the feelings away as he looks to the human beside him. "You have been here all night. As a human you must be hungry. Do you want to go to dinner?"

Getting away was probably for the best right now and Balthazar would catch uo with him later at the villa.

[stark_ravingmad]

Dinner? Was the devil really asking Tony Stark to dinner? This was a first but there was no way the engineer was about to turn him down. Finishing his drink in one, he set the glass down onto the counter top and smiled fondly. Was this like a date of sorts?

"You're asking me out on a dinner date? How can I resist eating with the devil himself?"

Tony gently slid his hand over Lucifer's palm and squeezed softly. His heart beating that bit faster knowing he was slowly winning the devil's burning heart. Yet, there was something else. Something deeper. He had seen such expressions on men's faces before when they were hiding their emotions. Tony had done it on occasion many a time and was worried about Lucifer not wanting to share. Maybe it wasn't the right time or maybe he just didn't want to talk. Either way, Tony would not pry.

"Sure, I'm starved. So, where are we going?"

[the_rebel_son]

"Is it a date?" Lucifer asks curiously, more to gauge Tony's opinion on things than anything about his own thoughts.

Lucifer squeezed his hand in return as he stood up and prepared to get away from.. well Dorian, not that Lucifer wanted away from anyone else here. The smile returned slowly but it did return.

"Your choice." Lucifer offers. "Now is your chance for those posh, reservation only places that even your charms cannot get you into. I have a way with people."

[stark_ravingmad]

"I don't know. Do you want it to be?"

Tony's large brown eyes just watching Lucifer, trying to gauge a reaction in the angel. What was their relationship status right now? Good friends? Maybe more? Whatever it was, Tony knew he wanted to spend time with Lucifer and he was hungry. Yeah, that too.

"Ok, how about Italian? I love Italian."

Because when was the last time he went out to eat at somewhere swanky? Months ago? Back when he was in Manhattan enjoying the odd meal out with Pepper.

[the_rebel_son]

"I asked first." Lucifer teases but then turns more serious. "Something I have learned being immortal, and more powerful than most who would seek my company, is to ensure that the weaker part of the equation has full say in what occurs." Weaker wasn't said with anything negative attached to it, merely a statement of fact.

"Do you have anywhere in mind?" Lucifer is trying to pointedly let the human know that his opinion was what Lucifer was going to go with, unless of course he was told to choose.

[stark_ravingmad]

"Yeah you did. I guess it could be a dinner date of sorts. One that involves eating with the devil himself."

Tony smiled fondly but then noticed the expression change in the other man. His words did have meaning to them and it felt good that Lucifer wanted to gain feedback on any relationship he had. Whether, it be with angel or human. That was reassuring in itself.

"I know this really classy place in the Nexus, just close by on the Plaza. I've never eaten there before though. It's next to the Angel's Retreat. You know, that classy angel booze, stripper joint?"

Would it be rose petals and champagne at this date? Only time would tell what would unfold between them.

[the_rebel_son]

"Are you referring to me or did you just call yourself the devil?" Lucifer teases with a wink as he places a hand on Tony's forearm to encourage him to leave.

"I know it well. The angel that runs it is an alternate version of my partner." Lucifer laughs playfully. "You may be the pretty rich boy but tonight is on me, whatever you want."