The last notes of a song linger in the air for a few short moments as they fade away. Sat in the basement recording studio of Nar's house, Asuka, Juno, and Nar relax after finishing with an impromptu ... View MoreThe last notes of a song linger in the air for a few short moments as they fade away. Sat in the basement recording studio of Nar's house, Asuka, Juno, and Nar relax after finishing with an impromptu rehearsal.
"Thanks again for helping me with this guys." Nar says, shifting his bass onto his lap. "No problem dude. I've been looking for an excuse to break out my guitar recently. Plus, you're by bro. I wasn't gonna leave you hanging." Sat behind her drumset, Asuka nods in agreement. "I think it's cute that you're doing this for Autumn. Plus, it's a good outlet for all those emotions in your head right now. I haven't seen you smile like this in weeks." She leans to her side to reach out, and ruffle her brother's hair.
"Your chops have gotten better, dude." Juno comments, watching the two siblings. Nar smiles back at him appreciatively. "You think?" Asuka nods enthusiastically. "Hell yeah. You've been practicing, haven't you?" Nar turns away, trying to hide the flush creeping onto his cheeks. "Yeah." Asuka decides to keep up the pressure with a playful comment. "I'm so jealous. I wish I had a boyfriend who wanted to serenade me. So do a million other mares out there." Nar waves a hand dismissively. "Oh come on." He then clears his throat. "Now that you guys have your parts down, are we good to record them?" Juno shrugs. "It's not gonna be our normal quality. Seeing as how we won't have weeks to refine things." Asuka shakes her head. "Autumn isn't gonna care about the recording. Not when she's gonna get a personal, live performance from Romeo here."
At this, Asuka feels hands begin to push her off of her stool. "You. Go record. Now." Nar demands, obviously trying to hide his embarrassment. "We gotta lug the drums into the booth first, dummy." Asuka sticks her tongue out, then stands up to help the guys move her set into the recording booth. #rp
If there were two things that went perfectly together in this world, it would be Attack on Mango, and Tex-Mex. On a calm Wednesday night Asuka, Juno, and Nar sit in a booth at the local Tex-Mex spot, ... View MoreIf there were two things that went perfectly together in this world, it would be Attack on Mango, and Tex-Mex. On a calm Wednesday night Asuka, Juno, and Nar sit in a booth at the local Tex-Mex spot, Frontigua. Poppy hispanic music plays just a bit too loud over the speakers, and the decorations scream 'hipster'. This restaurant is not authentic. It's a flashy imitation of real Tex-Mex with higher prices, and smaller portions. Frontigua is no Shifty Sai's, but it'll have to do for now.
"Fucking hell Nar." Juno exclaims as Nar shovels a handful of nachos into his mouth. "Slow down, you're gonna choke." Nar finishes chewing, and swallows before he answers. His head snaps up to fix Juno with an unsettling glare. "If I slow down, the voices get loud." Beside him, Asuka lightly punches her brother in the shoulder. "That's not funny." This actually causes Nar to stop eating for a moment. "Right. Sorry. I'm just a little... Little out of it right now." Juno reaches a wing across the table to pat his shoulder. "It's alright dude. You're going through a lot right now.
After a moment, Juno retracts his wing and changes the subject. "You guys hear that Mandy has a boyfriend now?" Asuka simply nods. Nar's face shows surprise, but there's no over the top reaction as Asuka would expect. "Oh shit, really? Who's the lucky guy?" Juno shrugs. "She hasn't told me. He wants to remain anonymous so that the media doesn't swarm him." At this, Nar gives an understanding nod. "Fair. With how invasive the media is into Mandy's life, I don't blame the guy. Wish them the best though."
"You know, Sapphire's going to be in town next week." Asuka says, after the conversation falters. "Oh yeah. Isn't she doing a tour for some sort of fashion brand or something?" Juno asks. "It's her own personal line of 'grunge pop' dresses." Nar answers. Asuka lips curl into a smirk. "Didn't expect you to be up-to-date on modern fashion." Nar shoots her a scowl. "Hey, the guys in Dragonautica are my friends. I keep in touch with them. Unlike you." Asuka has no retort. Admittedly, she was never as friendly with them as Nar was. "Yeah yeah. Why don't you go back to stuffing your face?" Nar does not need any encouragement to do that. Half a second later, another fistful of chips and cheese is thrown into his mouth, leaving Asuka, and Juno to talk amongst themselves. #rp
In her free time, Asuka has been playing Hytale with her bandmates. Strangely, she never sees Nar, despite the player list telling her he's in the server. When she asked Juno if he'd seen Nar, all he ... View MoreIn her free time, Asuka has been playing Hytale with her bandmates. Strangely, she never sees Nar, despite the player list telling her he's in the server. When she asked Juno if he'd seen Nar, all he said was "He's Dwarfmaxxing." Confused, Asuka finally decides to go to Nar's player mark on the map.
She's met with a large, ornate tunnel that's been carved into a nearby mountain. Statues (that he stole from temple) line the walls, alongside ornate braziers. Every inch of the floors, and walls have been replaced with stone bricks, meaning Nar hollowed out this tunnel, and made possibly thousands of stone bricks to line the walls, and floor. She descends a large stone stairwell deeper into the mountain. Scrappy follows behind, curious as to what they'll find below.
When they reach the bottom of the stairwell, they find a large chamber. Of which, Nar is in the process of expanding, by mining out the middle of the mountain. The mad bastard is planning to line this ENTIRE CHAMBER with stone bricks! Now it makes sense why every time she's checked his status on Discord, he's been listening to Wind Rose's cover of "Diggy Diggy Hole."
Welp. Might as well join in. #rp
(https://youtu.be/BFVyvGmwlmk?si=LEylN0GTH1OfIO_G)
Asuka sits at a table that has had all of it's edges rounded. It's been bolted to the floor, and the chair she sits in has tennis balls glued to the... View More(https://youtu.be/BFVyvGmwlmk?si=LEylN0GTH1OfIO_G)
Asuka sits at a table that has had all of it's edges rounded. It's been bolted to the floor, and the chair she sits in has tennis balls glued to the legs. One might think she was in a daycare, or preschool classroom, but that was not the case. Beside Asuka sits her niece, Cookie, Juno, and her sister, Hiari.
Across the table, in the garb a patient in a psychiatric ward, is Nar. A red wristband with a few yellow stripes sits on his wrist. It informs hospital staff of his condition, and what level of caution to use if he has an episode. He's smiling, but it's not his usual, bright, cheery smile. It's a dull, lifeless smile. From what he's told them so far, the hospital has Nar on a temporary mix of different medications. One of which, is a strong anti-depressant. Asuka knows the side effects of those kinds of medications well. They help with the depression, but they dull your personality. Generally, you're content, but you aren't really yourself.
"It was really bad. I know that much." Nar answers a question with an accompanying shrug. "Last thing I remember was calling 911. Then, I woke up here." Asuka keeps waiting for him to make some sort of joke. Either about the food here being bland or finally getting a good night's rest. He never does. He just sits there, smiling that dull smile. Asuka reaches her hand across the table to place it on top of his. "We're just glad you're okay. The doctors are saying it's not safe for you, and Cookie to be living alone for the time being. We've all been talking, and Mom, and Dad want you two to move in with them. At least until a psychiatrist says it's safe for you to be on your own again." Nar simply nods. "Yeah. That makes sense." Beside Asuka, Cookie stands from her chair, and shuffles to the other side of the table for a hug.
Wanting to break the awkward silence that follows, Juno stands. "How about we play a game? I think they have Uno here." #rp
“In this house, Lady Gaga is a saint, and you will not blaspheme her name.”
#rp
For once, Asuka was not scheduled for a shift during the ungodly hours of the night. Of course, day shift as a paramedic in Ponyville was busier than the graveyard shift. Asuka didn't care. She prefer... View MoreFor once, Asuka was not scheduled for a shift during the ungodly hours of the night. Of course, day shift as a paramedic in Ponyville was busier than the graveyard shift. Asuka didn't care. She preferred being busy for her 12 hour shift to going to bed at 5 AM. So far, it's been a fairly normal day. A few calls here and there, but nothing too major. The most recent call being a residential fire. From what Asuka gathers, it's a condemned building on the outskirts of the town. A efw homeless people were using it as shelter during the winter. Must have tried to light a fire, and gone awry. The guys from Fire Station 2 were already responding.
Asuak brings a gas station burrito to her mouth to enjoy while waiting for their next call. She stops just before her bite, as the ambulance's radio chimes the "panic" tone. All radio traffic stops to allow a transmission to come through.
"Mayday! Mayday! Mayday! I'm trapped in the basement of a burning building! The exit is sealed with concrete! I have no path of egress, and the building is beginning to collapse!"
Within seconds, every available fire engine, ambulance, and police cruiser in the town is radioing in that they're enroute. Given the location of the fire, Asuka's ambulance is the closest, which means they need to bust their asses, and get there quick! Lights, and sirens come on. Asuka's driver shifts the ambulance into drive, and peels out of the parking lot they were parked in. Cars pull over as soon as they hear the sirens. Usually, EMS in Ponyville only use their lights. When they use their sirens, that means life or death. #rp
As the sun sets over Ponyville on a Friday night, the youth of the town pile into the sparse bars, and clubs to enjoy the start of their weekend. In what is practically the town's only rock club, crea... View MoreAs the sun sets over Ponyville on a Friday night, the youth of the town pile into the sparse bars, and clubs to enjoy the start of their weekend. In what is practically the town's only rock club, creatures mingle, drink, and eat greasy snack foods as they wait for tonight's entertainment. The sign out front said Attack on Mango was playing tonight, but most find that hard to believe. Still, a chance to see one of Ponyville's greatest bands of all time was not something they were going to pass up.
At around 8 PM, a group of 4 walks on stage. Much to the crowds surprise, it is in fact, Attack on Mango. Though, they're in casual wear, and the stage doesn't ahve their usual setup. Whatever the case, they're certainly the entertainment for tonight.
(https://youtu.be/QfK9UVvxNpg?si=i1IX7iZFaioOR9F6)
A shout from Asuka, behind the drumset, is mostly drowned out by the conversations of the crowd. She counts the band in, then, the club is filled with music. Some among the crowd listen in confusion. Isn't Attack on Mango a chiptune rock band? Others delight in seeing Attack on Mango going back to their roots. At least, for one show. Some fans preferred their grunge rock days!
The club fills with energy as Attack on Mango rocks the night away! For a solid hour, Attack on Mango plays songs from their early days. All punk, grunge, or garage rock. Not a single chiptune rock song to be heard. On stage, Nar, and Juno dance around, Asuka goes feral on her drums, and Scrappy makes up her own parts for the songs that don't originally have keyboard parts. For them, this is just a casual jam session for the fun of it. Having a crowd (and free food, and drinks afterwards) is just a bonus!
At the end of their set, the band heads off stage, and right for an empty booth. A good chunk of the crowd is already leaving, but the club is open until 12. A few orders later, and the band's table is full of food, and drinks.
"Man, it's been forever since we played a show like that!" Nar beams, shoveling a handful of bacon cheese fries into his mouth. "Don't eat so much at one time, Dingus. You're gonna choke." Asuka responds from across the table. Nar continues, heedless of his sister's warning. Beide Nar, Juno takes a swing of beer. "Gotta admit. It felt good being on stage again." Across from him, Scrappy nods vigorously. "Yeah! This crowd was way more energetic than the ones at the Hearth's Warming village!" After swallowing his mass of fries, Nar speaks once more. "Wish we could play shows more often. Sucks to grow up, doesn't it?" "Hey!" Asuka protests. "You're the oldest one here, grampa! Speak for yourself! I'm still a spry, young 25-year-old!" The response she gets is the wrapper of a straw blown into her face. #rp
The grumbling of her stomach slowly brings Asuka to consciousness. Before she's even fully awake, and aware of her surroundings, she knows one thing. She needs to vomit. Instinctively, Asuka's head mo... View MoreThe grumbling of her stomach slowly brings Asuka to consciousness. Before she's even fully awake, and aware of her surroundings, she knows one thing. She needs to vomit. Instinctively, Asuka's head moves to the side, and dips down. Somehow, she manages to find a toilet.
A gentle hand pats her back as she empties Solaris knows what from her stomach. "Told you not to go for that 5th glass." Her brother's voice scolds her in a gentle tone. Asuka only manages to lift a middle finger in response. Lifting her head, she's greeted by a groan from Juno, somewhere to her right, and Nar crouched beside her by the toilet in his bathroom. A slow glance behind her shows Juno laying fully clothed in Nar's bathtub.
Must have been a hell of a party. Which is concerning, considering it was literally only family, and Juno. Autumn may have been there too, but Asuka is too hung over to remember. "I've got you guys some pepto, and alka-seltzer. Made you both a light breakfast too." Suddenly, all of Asuka's bitterness towards her brother evaporates. She lazily flops over his shoulders to wrap him in a weak hug. "You're the best brother I could ask for."
Before breakfast though, she and Juno need to get cleaned up. There's a stain on her arm that she has NO recollection of. It wouldn't do for her niece to see her like this! #rp
Attack on Mango group chat, circa 2017.
//Family Hearth's Warming post tomorrow, so I actually have time to respond to replies.
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