Tonight's overnight shift had been fairly calm all things considered. Other than a drunk stallion falling from a second story patio at a party, no calls had come in for a while. Asuka and Frank sat in... View MoreTonight's overnight shift had been fairly calm all things considered. Other than a drunk stallion falling from a second story patio at a party, no calls had come in for a while. Asuka and Frank sat in their ambulance, parked just outside a 24 hour, drive-in restaurant as they waited for an employee to bring them the food they'd just ordered. It's fairly quiet, until Frank speaks up.
"You hear? Gonzalez quit this morning." Asuka wasn't surprised. Gonzales was a new-hire, fresh out of tech school. He had all the book smarts in the world, but just under a month in the ambulance caused him to crack. He'd seen stuff in that one month that most people would never see in their lifetime. Stuff Asuka saw on the regular. Just another bright face, chewed up, and spat out by the psychological torture that is emergency medical work.
Asuka wonders if poor Gonzales will ever recover from his brief stint as an EMT. She already knows she's likely to suffer from any number of physical ailments, and psychological trauma when she leaves the EMS business, but for now, she can function in society with no issues, and that's all she cares about.
The looming dread filling Asuka's mind is replaced by excitement as Frank rolls down his window, and pulls two bags of food, and two milkshakes into the ambulance's cabin. Psychological trauma could wait a few decades. Food, and especially an espresso milkshake could not. #rp
Asuka has a framed picture of Godot from the Phoenix Wright series in her kitchen. He is her role model. Some day, she aspires to be able to drink 14 cups of coffee in under 2 hours without suffering ... View MoreAsuka has a framed picture of Godot from the Phoenix Wright series in her kitchen. He is her role model. Some day, she aspires to be able to drink 14 cups of coffee in under 2 hours without suffering any of the ill effects of consuming that much caffeine. #rp
Despite being a drummer for a chiptune rock band, Asuka is actually quite a fan of swing.
Secretly, she wishes that one day a stallion (or mare) in a sharp suit would stroll up to her and ask her to... View MoreDespite being a drummer for a chiptune rock band, Asuka is actually quite a fan of swing.
Secretly, she wishes that one day a stallion (or mare) in a sharp suit would stroll up to her and ask her to "jump and jive" with them. Just as long as they don't call her 'Kitten'. Then she'd probably end up with a murder charge. #rp
Every time Asuka remembers a time her mother was questioning her about something when she was a child/teen, Phoenix Wright music always plays in the background without fail.
She never got away with a... View MoreEvery time Asuka remembers a time her mother was questioning her about something when she was a child/teen, Phoenix Wright music always plays in the background without fail.
She never got away with any lies. Lawyer mom sees all. #rp
For once, it's been a slow shift in the ambulance. Asuka and her partner Frank find themselves able to enjoy a leisurely breakfast this morning. Well, as leisurely as eating a bacon, egg, and cheese E... View MoreFor once, it's been a slow shift in the ambulance. Asuka and her partner Frank find themselves able to enjoy a leisurely breakfast this morning. Well, as leisurely as eating a bacon, egg, and cheese English muffin can be in an ambulance.
For a while, the two discuss Asuka's last gig, and the surprising turnout. Well, Asuka was surprised, but Frank wasn't. "C'mon Asuka. You guys went on hiatus for just under half a year, and you STAYED at #2 on the charts the entire time. The only reason you haven't passed Dragonautica is because they had that whole 'change of heart' thing." Frank gestures with one hand as he talks. The other slowly moves his breakfast sandwich towards his mouth. "I know. It's just weird that there are so many other bands in the city, but people still chose to just keep listening to the 2 albums we have." Asuka then points her breakfast sandwich at Frank. "And don't knock Dragonautica. They may have been assholes, but their music has always been #1 material."
Silence overtakes the cab of the ambulance for a minute as the two focus on eating. Frank is the first one to break it. "You know, I kinda miss your old stuff. You know, before the genre shift. I still listen to that little album you guys made all those years ago." A nod from Asuka tells Frank that she might feel the same. "Yeah. I loved playing our old stuff, but we weren't getting anywhere with it, and I was getting tired of playing at Stinkin' Steve's every week."
"Yeah. I guess anyone would get tired of that before long."
Just as Asuka is finishing off her sandwich, the cab's radio emits a few short tones, followed by an operator's voice. "Responder 434. We have reports of a fall on a construction site at Newgate and Kingsly. Construction worker fell from the 4th floor of a building under construction."
"Copy Dispatch. We're enroute." Frank responds, before flipping on the lights, and sirens. He then puts the ambulance in drive, and the ambulance speeds out of the parking lot it had been sitting in.
As the ambulance takes off, a vision dredges its way into Asuka's mind. A construction worker lays mangled, and bloody in the back of the ambulance, lightly gripping Asuka's leg as she does her best to patch him up. He knows he's not going to make it. He asks her to tell his family that he loves them, and then his grip weakens.
For a moment, Asuka looks up at the roof of the ambulance, as if to look past it, and into the sky. 'Please monarchs. Don't let another father die in my care.' #rp
8:58 PM, Catch 20 PubClub, Vanhoover.
The inside of the Catch 20 PubClub (yes, that was it's official, full name) was unique to say the least. With the main portion of the PubClub featuring the slee... View More8:58 PM, Catch 20 PubClub, Vanhoover.
The inside of the Catch 20 PubClub (yes, that was it's official, full name) was unique to say the least. With the main portion of the PubClub featuring the sleek, metallic look of most other clubs. This included tables, and chairs that looked like they'd been plucked out of a sci-fi movie, a second floor VIP area that looked like the cockpit of a spaceship from said movie, and a dance floor with all the lights you could dream of.
On the outer edges of the interior sat the 'pub' part of the PubClub. This area featured decor, and furnishings similar to that of an old pub in the UK, with staff uniforms to match. There were no tables in the pub section, but there were plenty of stools at the many bar counters.
At the back of the building sits the stage. It's fairly small for a club, and there's just barely enough room for all the equipment for tonight's show, but it's still a stage. From the left of the stage, a door is pulled open ever so slightly. On the other side, Nar observes the surprisingly large crowd that had gathered for the show. He quietly shuts the door, despite the club's speakers making more than enough noise to mask the door closing. He then turns to his two bandmates behind him.
"Alright guys. First show since the tour, and it's a full house. If you're gonna puke, now's the time." Asuka simply rolls her eyes, and Juno just shakes his head. "Go on dumbass." Asuka snarls, half-joikingly. "You already know none of us are nervous." To this, Nar chuckles before swinging the door open.
The three manage to slip on-stage largely unseen, thanks to the current lighting setup. Asuka notices a few people in the crowd point to them on the stage, but for the most part, the crowd is unaware of their presence on stage. Good. Asuka liked to give the crowd a good scare every once and a while.
Without any warning, the club's playlist slowly fades out. The club-goers look around in confusion for a few seconds before the club is suddenly filled with music again. (Can't past the link here, so whatever.) At first, the crowd can only see vague shadows on the stage, but after the song has finished it's buildup, the stage lights cut on, and reveal tonight's live entertainment.
Despite the stage's size, Nar and Juno manage to find room to dance around as they play. Asuka, as always, reverts into her feral state. Light and sound blend into one as a trance overtakes Asuka. The drums are her paint, and the crowd is her canvas. She slams her sticks into the drums, creating a rhythmic barrage of sounds. Somewhere, deep in the recesses of her mind, Asuka hopes the crowd brought hearing protection.
As the band begins to play on stage, the PubClub's owner watches from one of the bars in the back. "Wow! I haven't seen this many people in the club since Dragonautica played here last year!" One of his bartenders remarks. She may see a crowd, but all the owner sees is record profits in the making. #rp
"Alright guys! Last run through before the show!" Nar's voice booms, despite the recording studio's built-in noise suppression. This is followed by "And then, we go out for pizza!"
Across from Nar, A... View More"Alright guys! Last run through before the show!" Nar's voice booms, despite the recording studio's built-in noise suppression. This is followed by "And then, we go out for pizza!"
Across from Nar, Asuka sits behind her drumset with her arms folded. "Better not be going to Primo's again. You KNOW their cheese gives me the worst gas." To this, Juno, sitting to her left leans back. "It gives ALL of us bad gas. I swear Nar, if you make us go to Primo's after this, I'm NOT sitting anywhere indoors until tomorrow morning. I'll sleep outside if I have to."
"Relax guys. We're not going to Primo's." Nar's assurances elicit sighs of relief from his two bandmates. "We're going to Ali's!" Asuka begins to scream internally as Juno slowly sits up to stare at Nar. "Are you fucking 7, Nar? Seriously? Ali's?" Nar blinks a few times. He clearly understands why Juno is upset, but he's playing the fool. "What? It's an all you can eat pizza buffet!" To this, Asuka nearly chucks one of her drumsticks at him. "Yeah, and it's always packed with dozens of tiny, loud, whiny children."
Nar lifts his hands, and moves them back, and forth as if he were pushing something slightly. "Alright, I get it. You're adults with refined taste." Nar allows the silence to settle in before he speaks again. "We'll go to Chester's."
"NO!"
"Can we ban this guy from picking where we eat, ever again?" #rp
Asuka approaches you seemingly out of nowhere. She slips a paper card of some kind into your pocket before disappearing into the crowd.
The card reads
"Attack on Mango! Live at The Catch 20 PubClub!... View MoreAsuka approaches you seemingly out of nowhere. She slips a paper card of some kind into your pocket before disappearing into the crowd.
The card reads
"Attack on Mango! Live at The Catch 20 PubClub! May 12th, at 9 PM! Be there!
Or else"
The back of the card reads
"They'll be really sad you didn't show up." #rp
With Nar out on his side-job, and Juno busy meeting with a record label, Asuka is left to her own devises today.
Seeing as how her first shift this week isn't until Wednesday, she's decided to pass t... View MoreWith Nar out on his side-job, and Juno busy meeting with a record label, Asuka is left to her own devises today.
Seeing as how her first shift this week isn't until Wednesday, she's decided to pass the time by visiting the nearby arcade, and destroying all the high scores on the "Guitar Hero World Tour" machine's drumset. She does admit, it is actually kinda boring when compared to actual drumming. #rp
A peculiar smell begins to stir Asuka from a fairly deep slumber. As she's beginning to come to, something fairly soft impacts her cheek, causing her to stir. As Asuka opens her eyes, she looks down a... View MoreA peculiar smell begins to stir Asuka from a fairly deep slumber. As she's beginning to come to, something fairly soft impacts her cheek, causing her to stir. As Asuka opens her eyes, she looks down at her cheek, and finds a balled up sock sitting on her bed. When she looks to where the sock was likely thrown from she finds her brother standing in her bedroom doorway.
"Up and at 'em Sock! C'mon! You gotta get ready!" To this, Asuka sits up, and rubs her eyes groggily. "What? Why?" Comes her mumbled response. "Man, those 24 hour shifts are really messing you up huh? The shoot for the music video Sock!" At this, Asuka jumps out of bed, and heads to her bathroom in order to get a shower. She'd totally forgotten about the video shoot after yesterday's 24 hour shift in the ambulance.
After a shower, and changing into some clean clothes, Asuka exits her room. She manages to react just in time to catch a pack of poptarts thrown at her from down the hall. Without a word, Nar dips back into the living room, out of view. When Asuka exits into the living room, poptart now in her mouth she finds Nar and Juno ready, and waiting for her.
"Well well well. Look who decided to wake up in time." Juno jests with a wry smile. "I think if I hadn't woken her up, she'd have slept another few hours." Nar responds, somewhat apologetically. To this, Asuka pulls the remainder of a poptart out of her mouth. "Yeah yeah. You try working 2 24 hour shifts every week." She throws the crumpled up wrapper at Juno, before turning to Nar. "So dearest brother. Remind me what song we're shooting for."
"Remember the song we played to open our first show at the Glorian Amphitheater?"
"Huh. Really?"
"Yeah. Really."
"What a stupid choice." #rp
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