text ↪ un: steve.rogers, dated before the closed door meeting

[fossils]

Everyone's already got their hands full so I'll cut to the chase:

There's room at the table for us at the upcoming meeting between Capt. Childe and the Thessyx representatives. Don't know how many seats or what's going to be discussed, but if you want to be the one representing us, or otherwise got any strong feelings on the matter

Now's the time to speak up.

( ooc: the mods said they'll be RNGing to pick from candidates for the closed door meeting! but if you've put your character forward OOCly already feel free to use this post to make their case ICly, groupchat amongst each other, etc! )

Comments

Re: @Zigazigah

[portolan]

Music would be an excellent addition. I like the option of a play to include our hosts, but you're right that the intended narrative experience likely won't transfer.

[ He's also aware the quality is unlikely to be something the thessyx or their hosts want to write home about. An actual performer could strengthen the gift considerably. ]

Perhaps we could have a dedicated musical performance as the finale?

[figlia_morbida]

I don't have any ideas for how to work around that other than to be as broadly appealing as possible. But I also don't think it means they won't necessarily be entertained either, even if it's pure gibberish to them.

Who knows, maybe watching us act silly in front of them will be enough.

[Ham it up, so to speak.]

A finishing act is a good idea, though. If it's strong enough, then maybe the lasting impression will make the whole experience better. But that can be decided on after the play is established.

[portolan]

Alina volunteered to organize the performance, as she has been working on something with the theater since her arrival. I think something that has been pre-rehearsed is probably our strongest and least labor-intensive option. If you have experience in these matters, I'm sure the collaboration would be invited.

[ Hamming up the performance on purpose may be a good call. He hasn't seen it yet, and doesn't want to upset the alliance he's begun with Alina. Better if someone else gives that critique, should it be needed. ]

No one else has volunteered performance experience. I'm happy to delegate musical choices to you.

[figlia_morbida]

Oh, then I've seen her around before. Good to know she's easy to find.

If I see her, I'll run the idea by her.

[Thank goodness someone had a performance already in the works. That saves so much work indeed...

And Trish doesn't mind criticizing people at least. She'll save you all the trouble, Balthier.]

If you're willing to trust me on the music, then I'll aim for something bold. It would be poor form to let you down.

[She's being facetious. There's no way this will be cohesive, in her opinion, but maybe the sheer audacity of a last minute collab will impress. Assuming this Alina is on board. Of course, the gifts could also be independent of one another if needed.]

[portolan]

[ He knows it won't be cohesive or particularly excellent technically, but his hope is a performance of humanity will endear the Thessyx and the festivities will be a good diversion for their hosts. ]

Childe approved the play and a musical performance after. I look forward to whatever you arrange. If you need a rehearsal audience, I'm available.

[figlia_morbida]

[Balthier has reasonable goals. Trish is a teenage girl so her forethought lies in how embarrassing this could potentially be, but if other people are on board...it's worth a shot.

Speaking of, she's surprised to hear this news. Since well, he makes it sound like news. She'll admit she didn't think about asking permission...]

Already? That was quick.

I may take you up on that as well. But I have to ask: are you a musician of some kind or an enthusiast only?

[She thought very briefly about having Bruno listen in...but she doesn't think he would have any nuanced advice for her. He was a jazz lover and that was the end of his music opinions. This person is a mystery, however.]

[portolan]

[ Balthier has been too preoccupied with getting things ready for the upcoming diplomacy meeting with the thessyx to stop and consider Trish's age. He's placed her as early 20s, as that's his age minus a year or two. ]

Amateur myself, but had ten years of music and music theory lessons.

[ Not to mention the number of performances he was invited to or snuck into over the years. Aristocrat's education with a pirate's need to experience the exclusive. ]

If you've someone else in mind, though, I have plenty to do. I look forward to your performance either way.

[figlia_morbida]

[Trish: I'm not old!

Also Trish: Would be very flattered that she comes across older than she actually is when it suits her.

That aside, she's surprised to find someone who actually has experience...Balthier is a unicorn among the hatchlings.]

Huh. I wasn't expecting that.

[This man has music cred!]

I'll be honest, my only other choice in audience wouldn't be any help. [sorry, Bruno---] If you have time, I'll pull you aside to be my second pair of ears. How's that?

[portolan]

Excellent. Feel free to ping me here.

[ Great to have that squared away. Balthier appreciates the help. ]