Post by skylark on Jan 3, 2017 15:26:51 GMT -5
A little belated, but what can you do? Extra special thanks to Solana for helping out with this. This is gonna be a two-poster.
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Archive Date: December 24th, 2016
Aryn and Eziban were in their room, finishing getting ready for the night's event. Eziban had no idea what they were in for, as his wife and her best friend had been very quiet about things.
Eziban (throwing on his good leather vest): What exactly are we seeing tonight?
Aryn (putting on a gold chain-belt over a nice red peasant top): What, Solana didn't tell you?
Eziban: Nope, she just laughed and said it would ruin the surprise. (Grumbles while adding a pair of thick silver chain bracelets.) I think she learned how to be evil like that from you.
Aryn (laughing): Other way around, Ezi baby. All she'd let me say is that you missed the last one, and it won't involve fire.
Eziban:
Aryn: But it WILL involve one of your giant bottles of elderberry wine.
Eziban: Heh, I was wondering where that went. Glad to see I'm helping out around here.
Aryn: Of course, and not just because we're married. Although, with that, (kisses one cheek) you're helping to make me, (kisses his other cheek) the happiest woman in the world.
Eziban (grinning): What can I say, it's a gift. (Aryn laughs and gives him a playful shove.) Although it's not hard when trying to make you happy, firebird. The way your eyes light up and you smile like you've got the craziest, best idea in the world...
Aryn: True. (Sees the clock) Oh, hell, we have to go. Let's pick up the nauseating lovey dovey talk again after the show, okay?
Eziban: Promise. (As Aryn grabs his hand, he reaches down and kisses it sweetly.)
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Meanwhile, in a comparatively less fluffy situation...
Roas: ...how do I keep getting talked into these?
Zero: Since the kids saw our old footage and wondered if we still got it. Also, we're getting paid this time.
Ninya: Yes, and all that money is going to fix the giant hole in the living area.
Lark: *nervously* Yeah, what idiot would do that, anyway? >.>... <.<... >.>...
Reika: The same kind of idiot who would toss his future son-in-law for kissing his little girl's hand? :3
Lark: ........it was a gag reflex. >_<
Techno: Lark. It's time to let go. The kid's managed to tank everything you've thrown at him. Lesser men would've given up after their second meeting.
Lark: *resigned* I know, I know...
Ghaleon: Good. Last thing everyone needs is for your knee-jerk reactions to make us all homeless... again.
Lark: First of all, Azreal's at least halfway responsible for that. Second... where the hells have you been these past few years?!
Solana: Speaking of newlyweds (Lark: Date hasn't been set yet! You can't prove it!), Aryn's here.
Reika: Alright people, showtime! :3
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*Lark is seen entering center stage first. One by one, Roas, Ninya, Schala, Anon, Techno, Zero, Reika, Solana, and Ghaleon join him, all to a round of applause from the audience. All of the men are once again in matching black suits, though there are no ties and the shirts are black. The ladies sport similar black dress shirts, though the sleeves end at the forearm (and Reika has one extra button unbuttoned than the others), with matching skirts.
Lark calls for silence.
All: Hooray it’s Christmastime
But there’s one lousy tradition
*During the first two lines, people are seen joining the group of residents on the stage. The spotlights shine down, revealing Dante, Kalia, Caesar, Ilayne, Negative, Infiniti, and Grey in similar outfits to their elders.*
Dante: There’s a certain show that we will see
That is old and many would agree
It is time to find another show to substitute for the Nutcracker
*From here, everyone but Schala is singing, but Lark is the central focus.*
Lark: I’m watching the game but something’s wrong
Staring is my wife her face looks long
*Schala paces around Lark with a cross expression*
I know that look it must be me
It’s not our anniversary
I shrug, no clue.
“What did I do?”
She stands in disbelief *Schala shakes her head*
WHAT?
This holiday scene brings no laughter
Forced going to see the Nutcracker
I tried to block it from my mind
Think fast! What reason can I find?
*Lark weighs his options only to curse his luck as he realizes he can't escape*
Got work to do
I’ll fake the flu
No chance, I’m done, I’m screwed
NO!
Elders: I’ve seen the Nutcracker twenty times.
Kids: Sure it is fun if you are four.
BUM!
Elders: Don’t call me a Scrooge cause it’s a bore.
Kids: The story’s dated and that mouse-king-thing freaks me out!
*Caesar makes a horrified scream in response, eliciting laughter from the audience.*
Well, guess I’m a guy what can I say
I’d rather watch football than ballet *Everyone does a cheesy ballet arm raise.*
I try my hardest not to groan
And pull the score up on my phone
As I complain,
“It’s not the same.”
We’re rushing out the door *Schala locks her arm to Lark and drags him out the door*
*Everyone else points to the exit from their 'ballet position'* GO!
*Lark has to deal with the crazy drivers, including Anon who honks angrily, and Ninya who gives him a rather unappreciated gesture.*
All holiday shoppers on the road
My holiday spirit might explode
Of course there is no place to park
We’re late the theater’s in the dark
In no small feat
We find a seat
The show’s about to start.
SHH!
*The lights cut off for a brief moment. When they come back, Schala is in the foreground, enamored with the ballet, completely oblivious to anything else, and remains that way for the rest of the song. Everyone else is gathered at the far end with Lark as a conductor before launching into his solo.*
Lark: Here’s that song from Tetris
And I know it’s the part when I fight
Not to fall asleep
*The crew slowly nudges themselves to center stage as 'wooden soldiers'*
Everyone else: *very high falsetto* March the wooden soldiers
Bunch of mice start a fight
Land of sweets
Man this stuff’s trippy.
Lark: By the way this story makes no sense
Still don’t know
What it means
After all these years
So confusing *Everyone leans to the left*
Feel like snoozing *everyone leans to the right*
Eyes are heavy *and back to the left*
As I start to dream…
*Everyone goes limp as they start snoring loudly. Kalia's head is resting on Grey's shoulder. Zero is leaning backwards, stopping just short of falling over. The crowd goes nuts with laughter.*
All: Whoa I’m awake must’ve fallen asleep guess I didn’t snore or make a peep
Cause my wife had no clue I’d been out-cold
*Lark waves his hand in front of Schala. She doesn't notice at all.*
Is the finale coming up because there is no beer left in my cup
To make it through I’ll need another drink
*Lark heads to the 'bar' where everyone gathers.*
Snuck out to the lobby
Oh look I found a TV
I forgot the game was happening
It’s down to the wire *Roas, Ghaleon, and Negative make a football huddle*
Time will soon expire
Down by one this kick would win it *Roas gets ready to snap the ball*
*The ball is snapped to Negative. Ghaleon makes the punt. Everyone shows signs of frustration and distress when the kick goes sour.*
HUT-HUT!
The ball’s snapped
OH NO!
The kick’s bad
RIGHT RIGHT!
No, we lost!
NO!
How could this night get any worse?
*Everyone gathers back to center stage.*
Now I’m feeling all depressed
But I still have to act impressed
*Kalia, Dante, and Techno do a half-hearted pirouette*
A pirouette oh wow that’s great a six year-old could do that too
Saw my team lose at the bar
Now dancing dudes in leotards
Last Nutcracker hopefully
But my wife’s thinking differently
She leans in closely, whispers softly
Schala *stealing Lark's mic*: Can’t wait for you to take me next year. ^_^
*Schala plants a kiss on Lark's cheek. He faints backwards in defeat. Laughter and a resounding applause from the audience. Caesar checks Lark's pulse, but gives up after a second. Lark shoots his arm up, which Roas grabs and helps him to his feet. The cheers grow louder as everyone takes a bow. Lark takes two for good measure. The applause continues as Techno, Roas, Schala, Ninya, Anon, Zero, and Ghaleon separate from the others and give a final bow of their own before leaving backstage.*
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Archive Date: December 24th, 2016
Aryn and Eziban were in their room, finishing getting ready for the night's event. Eziban had no idea what they were in for, as his wife and her best friend had been very quiet about things.
Eziban (throwing on his good leather vest): What exactly are we seeing tonight?
Aryn (putting on a gold chain-belt over a nice red peasant top): What, Solana didn't tell you?
Eziban: Nope, she just laughed and said it would ruin the surprise. (Grumbles while adding a pair of thick silver chain bracelets.) I think she learned how to be evil like that from you.
Aryn (laughing): Other way around, Ezi baby. All she'd let me say is that you missed the last one, and it won't involve fire.
Eziban:
Aryn: But it WILL involve one of your giant bottles of elderberry wine.
Eziban: Heh, I was wondering where that went. Glad to see I'm helping out around here.
Aryn: Of course, and not just because we're married. Although, with that, (kisses one cheek) you're helping to make me, (kisses his other cheek) the happiest woman in the world.
Eziban (grinning): What can I say, it's a gift. (Aryn laughs and gives him a playful shove.) Although it's not hard when trying to make you happy, firebird. The way your eyes light up and you smile like you've got the craziest, best idea in the world...
Aryn: True. (Sees the clock) Oh, hell, we have to go. Let's pick up the nauseating lovey dovey talk again after the show, okay?
Eziban: Promise. (As Aryn grabs his hand, he reaches down and kisses it sweetly.)
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Meanwhile, in a comparatively less fluffy situation...
Roas: ...how do I keep getting talked into these?
Zero: Since the kids saw our old footage and wondered if we still got it. Also, we're getting paid this time.
Ninya: Yes, and all that money is going to fix the giant hole in the living area.
Lark: *nervously* Yeah, what idiot would do that, anyway? >.>... <.<... >.>...
Reika: The same kind of idiot who would toss his future son-in-law for kissing his little girl's hand? :3
Lark: ........it was a gag reflex. >_<
Techno: Lark. It's time to let go. The kid's managed to tank everything you've thrown at him. Lesser men would've given up after their second meeting.
Lark: *resigned* I know, I know...
Ghaleon: Good. Last thing everyone needs is for your knee-jerk reactions to make us all homeless... again.
Lark: First of all, Azreal's at least halfway responsible for that. Second... where the hells have you been these past few years?!
Solana: Speaking of newlyweds (Lark: Date hasn't been set yet! You can't prove it!), Aryn's here.
Reika: Alright people, showtime! :3
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*Lark is seen entering center stage first. One by one, Roas, Ninya, Schala, Anon, Techno, Zero, Reika, Solana, and Ghaleon join him, all to a round of applause from the audience. All of the men are once again in matching black suits, though there are no ties and the shirts are black. The ladies sport similar black dress shirts, though the sleeves end at the forearm (and Reika has one extra button unbuttoned than the others), with matching skirts.
Lark calls for silence.
All: Hooray it’s Christmastime
But there’s one lousy tradition
*During the first two lines, people are seen joining the group of residents on the stage. The spotlights shine down, revealing Dante, Kalia, Caesar, Ilayne, Negative, Infiniti, and Grey in similar outfits to their elders.*
Dante: There’s a certain show that we will see
That is old and many would agree
It is time to find another show to substitute for the Nutcracker
*From here, everyone but Schala is singing, but Lark is the central focus.*
Lark: I’m watching the game but something’s wrong
Staring is my wife her face looks long
*Schala paces around Lark with a cross expression*
I know that look it must be me
It’s not our anniversary
I shrug, no clue.
“What did I do?”
She stands in disbelief *Schala shakes her head*
WHAT?
This holiday scene brings no laughter
Forced going to see the Nutcracker
I tried to block it from my mind
Think fast! What reason can I find?
*Lark weighs his options only to curse his luck as he realizes he can't escape*
Got work to do
I’ll fake the flu
No chance, I’m done, I’m screwed
NO!
Elders: I’ve seen the Nutcracker twenty times.
Kids: Sure it is fun if you are four.
BUM!
Elders: Don’t call me a Scrooge cause it’s a bore.
Kids: The story’s dated and that mouse-king-thing freaks me out!
*Caesar makes a horrified scream in response, eliciting laughter from the audience.*
Well, guess I’m a guy what can I say
I’d rather watch football than ballet *Everyone does a cheesy ballet arm raise.*
I try my hardest not to groan
And pull the score up on my phone
As I complain,
“It’s not the same.”
We’re rushing out the door *Schala locks her arm to Lark and drags him out the door*
*Everyone else points to the exit from their 'ballet position'* GO!
*Lark has to deal with the crazy drivers, including Anon who honks angrily, and Ninya who gives him a rather unappreciated gesture.*
All holiday shoppers on the road
My holiday spirit might explode
Of course there is no place to park
We’re late the theater’s in the dark
In no small feat
We find a seat
The show’s about to start.
SHH!
*The lights cut off for a brief moment. When they come back, Schala is in the foreground, enamored with the ballet, completely oblivious to anything else, and remains that way for the rest of the song. Everyone else is gathered at the far end with Lark as a conductor before launching into his solo.*
Lark: Here’s that song from Tetris
And I know it’s the part when I fight
Not to fall asleep
*The crew slowly nudges themselves to center stage as 'wooden soldiers'*
Everyone else: *very high falsetto* March the wooden soldiers
Bunch of mice start a fight
Land of sweets
Man this stuff’s trippy.
Lark: By the way this story makes no sense
Still don’t know
What it means
After all these years
So confusing *Everyone leans to the left*
Feel like snoozing *everyone leans to the right*
Eyes are heavy *and back to the left*
As I start to dream…
*Everyone goes limp as they start snoring loudly. Kalia's head is resting on Grey's shoulder. Zero is leaning backwards, stopping just short of falling over. The crowd goes nuts with laughter.*
All: Whoa I’m awake must’ve fallen asleep guess I didn’t snore or make a peep
Cause my wife had no clue I’d been out-cold
*Lark waves his hand in front of Schala. She doesn't notice at all.*
Is the finale coming up because there is no beer left in my cup
To make it through I’ll need another drink
*Lark heads to the 'bar' where everyone gathers.*
Snuck out to the lobby
Oh look I found a TV
I forgot the game was happening
It’s down to the wire *Roas, Ghaleon, and Negative make a football huddle*
Time will soon expire
Down by one this kick would win it *Roas gets ready to snap the ball*
*The ball is snapped to Negative. Ghaleon makes the punt. Everyone shows signs of frustration and distress when the kick goes sour.*
HUT-HUT!
The ball’s snapped
OH NO!
The kick’s bad
RIGHT RIGHT!
No, we lost!
NO!
How could this night get any worse?
*Everyone gathers back to center stage.*
Now I’m feeling all depressed
But I still have to act impressed
*Kalia, Dante, and Techno do a half-hearted pirouette*
A pirouette oh wow that’s great a six year-old could do that too
Saw my team lose at the bar
Now dancing dudes in leotards
Last Nutcracker hopefully
But my wife’s thinking differently
She leans in closely, whispers softly
Schala *stealing Lark's mic*: Can’t wait for you to take me next year. ^_^
*Schala plants a kiss on Lark's cheek. He faints backwards in defeat. Laughter and a resounding applause from the audience. Caesar checks Lark's pulse, but gives up after a second. Lark shoots his arm up, which Roas grabs and helps him to his feet. The cheers grow louder as everyone takes a bow. Lark takes two for good measure. The applause continues as Techno, Roas, Schala, Ninya, Anon, Zero, and Ghaleon separate from the others and give a final bow of their own before leaving backstage.*
