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.]

Current Mood: excited
Current Location: The Scarlet Hooyim
Current Music: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLItbDmyrzx5ynQWD_2VGmFIMrzl3cFe6l

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From:

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.

From:

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.

From:

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.

From:

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.

Edited Date: 2020-11-15 08:08 am (UTC)

From:

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."

Edited Date: 2020-11-15 08:26 am (UTC)

From:

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.

Edited Date: 2020-11-15 11:04 am (UTC)

From:

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."

From:

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.

From:

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.

Edited Date: 2020-11-15 09:06 pm (UTC)

From:

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?"

From:

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.

From:

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.

From:

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.

From:

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?

Edited Date: 2020-11-16 03:39 am (UTC)

From:

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."

Edited Date: 2020-11-16 09:38 am (UTC)

From:

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.

From:

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.

From:

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.

Edited Date: 2020-11-17 07:47 am (UTC)

From:

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.

From:

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

From:

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.

Edited Date: 2020-11-21 05:28 pm (UTC)