(mingle/open) happy new years!

[forethinking]

Who: Void Citizens
What: New Years Mingle!
Where: Heavenly Blanc
When: January 1st
Content Warnings: None!!

HEAVENLY BLANC

THE VOID, ON JANUARY 1ST

Ren
Food & Organization

Blue
Food & Organization

Eevee
Moral Support

Pidgeot&Arcanine
Lifting

YOSHIZAWA
Food & Organization

We hereby start the Void Calendar! All over the Void since yesterday, several handwritten notes have been taped or stapled to the Void's most populated areas in the hopes to drive the people to the popular bar/cafe. Heavenly Blanc's exterior has been protected from any upcoming storms by a large awning, and more tables and chairs have been temporarily set to settle any issues of overcrowding on the inside. Upon entering, one will be able greeted by the aroma of curry, although the spices vary from pot to pot, and coffee and alcohol will be served throughout the evening.

Within the interior of the bar, a small space has been divided and cleared out -- next to the jukebox. There, one will find a few microphones resting on their stands, waiting for whoever is brave enough to sing on them to whatever is playing in Heavenly Blanc when the storm hits. Last, but not least, a whiteboard has been visibly placed next to the entrance. It reads: "Names of the Months", and you may either write your own or add sticks to vote on your favorites.

CODING BY

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[bachagain]

A. IT'S BEEN 50 YEARS, BUT,

[ excuse me, excuse me, the setup near the jukebox has absolutely been changed around in the middle of whatever shenanigans everyone's absolutely gotten into. a table's been pushed up beside the microphone stands, with the following crudely drawn sign in front:



can you read that mess? whatever, it doesn't matter. because there's an orange-haired disaster going up to the mics and tapping one so you don't have to think about it too hard!

or, uh. he's going to make you think about it harder. ]

Attention, attention, one, two. He~ya, everyone! I'm Leo Tsukinaga [ ruiner of books ] and I'm totally bored!

[ is this a bad stand-up comedy routine? no-- ]

Soooo, I got to thinking... [ the audience: you think? ] You know what's missing? Besides an exit, food variety, and funny cat pictures from the internet -- oh, yeah! There's one called Little John around here. Don't feed her anything weird! Anyway, I was thinking... we're missing an idol group! So, here ya go, we're starting Shoes... [ wait, give him a sec to squint at the sign ] Shoeslap Meowth now. Right now! I'm not leading it or anything, but... C'mere, c'mere, stand your pretty self here at the mic and give us your name, a fun little detail about yourself that I'm gonna forget, and a song! Show me and everyone else what you got! Unless you're too scared to, and if you are then do it even harder you wittle baby, wahahaha! Okay, bye!

[ this explained nothing and everyone's probably more confused as leo walks away to his table...

... until he runs back on over, as if remembering something, and adds in: ]

Oh, yeah! Sena and Naru aren't exempt! You guys may be Knights, but you sure as heck aren't Shoelap Meouch! Okay, bye for sure now!

[ someone please take away his mic privileges ]

B. WILDCARD.

[ obligatory option. hit leo up with anything! when he comes in and lets the new, chubby cat into heavenly blanc... hmming and hawwwing over the punch before immediately going gross about it, drawing bars of music for month suggestions instead of ACTUAL THINGS YOU CAN SAY etc. etc. ]

a............

[obsessiveness]

[ izumi's a little stunned by the impromptu idol audition just now, but he can choose to ignore that for now; knowing leo he'll just sign izumi up either way because of his biased ass. soooo annoying.

and besides, there's one more pressing matter to ask leo about, as he pulls the guy aside: ]

Where is she? The cat.

[ ah. ]

[bachagain]

[ everyone always asks about the CAT, but what about LEO! just kidding, this is an absolutely valid question. that leo does have the answer to for once? maybe?

insane. ]

You looking for a sourpuss buddy? [ he's kidding, ] I put her upstairs. It was gonna get loud... louder, so I figured she'd need a break!

[ as the source of the upcoming chaos, he needs to spare any important casualties. izumi? izumi is not one of those, as he's definitely getting dragged into this, ]

[obsessiveness]

[ of course he has to answer, that’s his girl!! something that came from home! on one hand izumi should be wondering how and why a fucking cat was summoned here, but... ]

That so. I’m already feeling a headache coming up, so I’m gonna need a break too. Later!

[ because if leo thinks that izumi’s gonna participate, he’s got another thing coming??? so yeah he’s gonna turn around for the stairs bye ]

[bachagain]

[ hahahahahahahaHAHAHAHA

foolish sena. without missing a beat and entirely expecting this outcome of events, leo's outstretching a hand to tug on the back of izumi's shirt.

and then give him a moment to blink at this, because he has to say: ]

Woah, this feels kinda backwards!

[ oHHHHhhhh my god

whatever, back to business. that business being: bitch, where you goin ]

Anyway, you didn't even do anything! Or, hmm, if it's a headache... I didn't even do anything! [ he absolutely did but this isn't even CLOSE to his worst, izumi should not have a headache ] You're not getting that weak from such a short hiatus, are ya, Senaaaaaaah, this really is funny!

[ BACKWARDS ASS YEAR ALREADY ]

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[selfloveable]

( ...............okay!

arashi will take up the mic... tap on it a few times... and )

Hiiiii everyone! I'm Arashi Narukami, age 17, and I'm like, totally sorry about Leo-kun! He's Izumi-chan's responsibility, but like, I guess Izumi-chan's just way too busy being a bit of kill-joy to keep an eye on our mischievous little former king here.

( shes still mad at izumi for not voting for her. )

You can either like, not pay him any mind, or like, pretty please forgive him? He's really a sweet boy when you get to know him, honest. He's not always this rude.

( EXCEPT THAT HE IS IF HE DOESN'T CARE ABOUT YOU? )

[bachagain]

[ excusez-moi for the second time today,

naru may have the power of Microphone (TM), but leo has the power of being naturally loud, naturally stupid. so, from his table: ]

Huh? I thought that was pretty good. I got my name, I said bye... All the info, too? It was almost boring!

[ the gold standard of weirdo speeches. he didn't even talk about beheading anyone! what the hell. give him some credit here.

also, he's slapping the table a little. ]

... Meanwhile, Arashi Narukami over here isn't even telling us a fact! [ VERY NARU OF HER, ] We're getting "fun facts about Leo-kun and Izumi-chan" instead, unless "I'm sorry about 'em" is your fact, which sucks!

[ i'm not rude, says leo tsukinaga, while he continues being rude ]

[selfloveable]

( HEY!! HEY!!! )

This is what I'm talking about! Honestly, you and Izumi-chan don't know how to treat a girl! ( :T!!!!!!! ) That's why you're still boys.

( BUT AS HER (FORMER) KING DEMANDS....... )

My fun fact about myself that Leo-kun will promptly forget in ten seconds is... ( hmm, what's a good one? ) I've been a model since I was just a little Naruko-chan. That's how I met Izumi-chan, actually — I totally outshine him in front of the camera too, but he puts up a pretty good fight. You could say we're like, childhood rivals or something like that.

[obsessiveness]

Oi, queen and ex-king. Why the hell are you talking about me on stage like a fucking intermission?

[ HE'S JUST S

HE'S JUST SITTING HERE ]

Naru-kun, you can't seriously buy into joining a new group. Are you that eager to replace Kuma-kun and Kasa-kun, then? Does that mean something really did go wrong while we were both gone?

[ arashi kinda sus :/ ]

[bachagain]

Ahhh, sorry, sorry! Here, look: one... two... Ten! I remembered and totally didn't forget that fact, so it's fine!

[ yes, he did skip to ten. yes, he doesn't even have the patience to count to ten

yes, it's cheating because he technically already knew that, even if he's acting as this mysterious host judge that doesn't KNOW ANYONE!! except when he forgets.

no comments on naru vs sena, keeping his mouth shut, 'cause he's a mysterious judge who doesn't! know! anyone! ]

But I guess that explains why you're so pretty! [ so stop being mad ] Okaaay, that's step one. Step two was... How 'bout a song now, Naru-- wait, what's that?!

[ there's a horribly acted pause here ]

Beep, beep... I'm getting a mysterious request from a mysterious fan! Beep beep beep... [ oh, god, he's pulling out some sheets of paper from his pocket ] What the heck, where'd this come from? Guess you have to do this one, since it appeared outta nowhere!

[ siIIIIIIGH

yep, he's shuffling over to push this specially made song for arashi right into her hands before he moves back to his table. why didn't he just give it to her before? it's leo. leo tsukinaga, absolutely certain that she can sing it well the first time, since it's naru.

even if the sheets are slightly crumpled and the handwriting is a little messy, she definitely still can-- ]

[halloflamer]

Hah? Ah...

[Something about this name seems.... familiar. Like a nagging at the back of Blue's mind. This guy has Meowth where he comes from, too? Or did this have something to do with that doodle Blue had left on the board over there....]

[...Wait. Now he remembers! In this very bar!! He jabs an accusing finger in Leo's direction- not picking up the mic, but, you know, this is a matter of principle.]

Hey, not-king. Are you stealing my super awesome ideas again!? I should have known!

[bachagain]

[ ahahahaha oh, no. leo is absolutely walking back to the mic for this one, staring at that accusatory finger and its owner head on. he's transparently amused about this whole thing -- if there is plagiarism at work here, there's no shame in it.

just dramatics and an unsaid... well, it isn't quite relief, but he's glad that blue's a little more chipper now. ]

Hmmm? Look at this! That's an unexpected, interesting twist... Who's stealing what now? Again?

[ NOT HIM! it was a collaborative effort, you fool, ]

Spell it out clearly for our clueless audience, or else I'm gonna get to fill in all the details in my favor while your guard's down. I'm starting now, even! I didn't steal anything, this guy's just making stuff up!

[ and leo's just hamming it up ]

[halloflamer]

[He won't be shamed!!! He won't be shamed or intimidated! Not by this little gremlin!! Blue's pointing finger only points harder!]

You little...! I'm not, we talked about it right here in this very spot, ages ago! You made up a whole bunch of stupid names for this stupid place and I told you they were lame!

Ahhh, whatever, [Not like he wants any part of these stupid names, anyway! More importantly, what were these auditions all about...?] What the heck do you mean, an idol group? What's the point if there's no fans?

[bachagain]

[ pointing back with his non-mic hand!! everyone at this party has a headache, and we're starting the new year off right!! ]

Your Honor, court's adjourned for recess, though the defendant just said I'm the one that made it up! [ even though he knows he's not. also why is blue the defendant, ] And for the defendant saying stupid stuff... Do you give up building a house 'cause there's no bricks put down yet? Do you not make any coffee 'cause the beans aren't grinded up? The only lame thing is asking what's the point if the foundation isn't there already! The fans are here, waiting, but they can't be fans of something before it exists!

[ please, take his mic away, ]

So, let 'em know! Name, fact, song! Point at 'em like you're pointing at me! Point at Ren, at Ko, at Rai! Point at the God of this place, and make 'em your fan too, wahahaha!

[ PLEASE TAKE HIS MIC AWAY ]

[psychokinesia]

[Add is just gonna stay very quiet, cover his face with one hand and pretend he doesn't know Leo. He likes his peaceful, Leo-free corner of the bar right now, thanks.

just thinking about idols... it feels like traumatic memories are going to start rising up again.......]

[bachagain]

[ sorry, add, your shame just makes leo tsukinaga stronger.

and also the microphone does too, so, ]

You! Yeah you, in the corner! Didja know hiding away when everyone's out and about makes you stand out more? And if that doesn't, me yelling about ya sure will, wahaha!

[ does he regret engaging with leo tsukinaga? or maybe the better question is does add ever not regret engaging with leo tsukinaga? ]

So come up here and play along, or I'll narrate all night!

[ throw a chair at him ]

[psychokinesia]

[the chair option is tempting...............

but no, he won't resort to any extreme measures (yet). For now he'll just groan, shooting Leo a glare from across the room. He's not moving an inch off his seat.]

Absolutely not. Go find someone else to torment.

[forethinking]

(Ren is behind the bar when this whole thing happens, having agreed to Leo taking the microphone and doing his thing. He had put it in there thinking of him, to begin with, but right now? Right now he can't help but to laugh, shaking his head as he dries a few glasses.

Never change, Leo.)

[bachagain]

[ what, you think leo's gonna let void bestie stay behind the bar? he's heard him sing, you know, and the plan of something fun like this doesn't exclude anyone... unfortunately.

which means ren's also not safe from Trial By Microphone, as leo makes his way back to the stand to proclaim: ]

Heya, Ren! I mean... Heya, stranger host! You're not gonna leave me here all alone, are ya? Say a few words! I called you out now, so if you don't come down I'll look way silly!

[ no, he's doing that well enough on his own, ]

[forethinking]

(BUT LEO a few words is all Ren's got!!

He feels absolutely called out, he was JUST drying dishes ffs but well. Leo asked, Ren provides... So he gently sets the cup down to go and take the mic.)

Our warmest welcome to... (A squint towards the poster... Which is it??) ... What is it again?

[king_in_dreams]

[Noct has no idea what's going on and no intention of joining any pop idol groups, but if there is a small fluffy animal, he needs to see it.]

So are you missing the cat, or...?

[bachagain]

[ noct?? who the hell do you think you are, thinking you can avoid leo tsukinaga with a microphone (yes, he got back on the microphone)? especially when he's got the power of Small Fluffy Animals on his side?

not that he'd use little john as bait. he would never do that. he-- ]

Nope, I know where she is! D'you wanna pet her soft, fwuffy fur? Rub her cute little tummy? If you wanna do that, you've gotta earn it!

[ --absolutely would do that! ]

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[pragmatism]

[ ... that was an interesting spectacle to witness. Zhongli understood absolutely none of what just happened.

He stands by the side of one of the cocktail tables, sipping an obnoxiously green glass of tea. The fashion by which the tea was made and its serving containers are already affronts to the art of traditional Liyue tea brewing, so he might as well show its colour just to complete the package of hilarity.

It'll take a while for him to process what he had just seen and heard. Maybe Leo is instead interested in his drink, which seems for all intents and purposes to be a glass of radioactive residue. ]

[bachagain]

[ zhongli should really put away that glass, which is like a beacon signaling for trouble and drawing gremlins to the flame. not that him being tall and pretty wouldn't have done that, considering what leo's nonsensically babbling about. or, well, maybe just generally existing would've done that. leo doesn't discriminate when it comes to being a mosquito.

so, anyway, zhongli was never safe........ here's leo, approaching in the (probably) lull of confusion after whatever the hell came out of his mouth. he doesn't remember seeing this guy before, and it's not like zhongli's good at not sticking out, so... ]

Heeey, heeey, what'd you think? [ of his mess, ] Though I dunno if I'd trust your taste, considering what the heck you're putting in your mouth! What's that? Radioactive sewage? Liquid kr*pton*te?

[ leo stop being rude to people you just met challenge ]

[pragmatism]

[ It seems Zhongli's period of mental recovery from all that confusion is going to be postponed yet again. ]

I am afraid you will have to explain your announcement to me once again, because I did not catch all of it.

[ Only the truly outlandish can bamboozle the God of History. He looks down at his drink for a moment.

Calmly, ]

This is tea.