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[ The feed opens to black, and then the lights blast on, shining on Wu, standing on a stage with green back panels framing him, a green flowering hat on his head, a green tailcoat on his thin frame. There's a small raccoon in a matching hat perched on his shoulder. He’s holding a microphone even though this is, you know, a video ]

My good people of Trench! Sleepers, locals, all, I am thrilled to introduce to you: Ryan Akagi, of Chicken Choice Judy!

[ With a flourish of his hand, Wu steps back to be replaced by Ryan. Ryan enters in a red suit with assorted punk rock jewelry (including a little green raccoon brooch). He’s carrying his guitar and has the biggest grin on his face, like this is exactly where he belongs.

Since Wu introduced him, he doesn’t waste any time doing it again. He just leans into the mic and calls out-- ]

5, 6, 11, 12!

[ --and proceeds to start playing a strangely specific relatable song. The melody starts gentle for the opening. ]

So you’re a squid now
You’re wondering just what you did now
Go ahead - take a swing
Is this another wormhole thing?

[ He slides the guitar to a dramatic halt, pretends to consider it, and then shrugs and offers a resounding “Eh” because honestly, who knows? But then he picks up the pace, leaning into something more energetic and upbeat. ]

But it’s okay ‘cause you’re a squid with me!

So it feels like you’re a spectacle,
‘Cause you’re used to having tentacles
Your blood is weird and your clothes are gone
What the hell is going on?!

Relax and breathe ‘cause you’re a squid with me.

[ The song slips into a quick solo to tie the thing together, and Ryan bounces around on stage with his guitar. He looks like he’s having the time of his life up there. When he comes back to the lyrics, he half-shouts the next line. ]

Life’s so odd when you’re a cephalopod!
But it’s okay, ‘cause you’re a squid with me!

[ The final note is short and triumphant, and Ryan is beaming. He takes the mic, but also reaches blindly to the side to try and tug Wu back into the frame. ]

IF YOU WANT MORE OF THIS, COME TO OPENING NIGHT AT THE RACCOON ROOM!

[ Wu laughs, his face bright and flushed, taking the mic and announcing like he’s talking to a crowd instead of a camera: ]

The amazing, spectacular, talented Ryan Akagi, everyone!

I’m so, so excited to introduce the Raccoon Room, Trench’s premiere Sleeper entertainment venue! If you want to perform-- anything, really!-- let me know. Are you working on your music? A comedy routine? Dance? A play, a musical, poetry, art? You’re welcome to come and perform at the Raccoon Room, in Cellar Door! Look for the green door with a raccoon on it.

[ He grins at whoever’s behind the camera and winks before waving a hand broadly at the space around him, which is impeccably decorated in shades of emerald green: ]

The Raccoon Room will open on October 31st! Bring your best rocks, shells, and feathers for a night of music, drinking, dancing, and fun. Costumes are encouraged, ghosts discouraged, except for Angelo, of course. He lives here!

We can’t wait to see you there-- here!

[ Wu laughs again, pulling Ryan into a half hug as the feed cuts. ]

edit 2 minutes later
[ Wu's face if back on the screen now, much closer now, grinning broadly at the feed ]

I totally forgot to thank everyone who helped me! Thank you, thank you, thank you Mako and Ryan, Chuck and Raleigh, Bolin and Korra and Asami, Manabu (I hope you're back soon, buddy!), Lysithea, Fern, Varian-- thank you so so much for all your help making this amazing, wonderful space. You all have comped tickets to the opening!

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Whoa, damn. So you opened up your own Sleeper club? If someone wants to perform would you provide the instruments or do we have to provide our own?

[It has been forever since Sarona got her hands on a pair of drumsticks.]

I sure did! Or, we did. I didn't do it alone.

[ You know, there was that whole list of people who helped ]

Oh, wow, I hadn't thought about providing instruments, but if you don't have one and want to play, I could try to find some! There's so much stuff around here, and I've met a ton of the locals, I could probably find what you need.

What do you play?

Drums. I sing a little, but really it's not anything to crow about. [She chuckles.]

I haven't gotten to play drums in what feels like an eternity. If you can find someone who is selling, I'll look into their prices.

[Sarona is arrogant enough to think she can do a lot of things just by reading up about it, but making her own set of drums isn't one of them.]

That's so cool. I wish I could play drums!

I'll keep an eye out, too! Having a drum set is probably a great idea, anyway. Ryan's band doesn't use one, but I bet others will. Wow, this is going to be so great, I'm so glad you want to play here!

Slow down, I mainly just wanted access to some drums. If you've got them, then yeah I'll play them.

[It's only fair is she's getting to use them.]

Any other entertainment lined up so far, besides the Ryan Akagi band?

[ Asking the hard questions there, aren't you?! ]

Uh.... I got some interest from someone named [ let him consult his list... ] Richard Carlin? I don't know him, but he said he'd want to do stand up. Oh, and Zari Tarazi is doing a few songs!

I'm still building out the set lists. If you have any friends who want to perform, send them my way.

Hah, Ruby would probably love to throw herself on stage for a song.

[She's spontaneous and impulsive like that.]

Oh, boy, you're right, she totally would!

[ He laughs loudly at that. He can just imagine it too. It would probably be a disaster, but a hilarious one ]

I'll ask her! We're going to host open mic nights, too, in case people aren't quite ready to have their own sets.

[Hilarious but harmless disaster does tend to describe a lot of things Ruby does.]

Put me down for open set night? Need some hours in before I'm doing anything big.

[And getting the drums would be her first priority. Wow. She feels pretty excited about this. She didn't expect just how much she missed getting to wail on a drum set.]

Sure! You're on the list, Miss..? [ He doesn't know her name, but he does have a list, and he spins his pen with a grin ]

Saeri. Saeri Gayle. You're Wu, right?

I am! You've heard of me? [ He laughs, pretty delighted by that ] It's a pleasure, Saeri.

Hard to not hear someone who enjoys talking on the network. [She gives a half-cocked grin.]

[ Wu opens his mouth to respond, then bursts out in a high-pitched laugh ]

Oh. Oh! I support, ah. Hah, I suppose that is a way to get to know someone! Well, you have me at a disadvantage, Saeri, but I hope I can fix that.

Well, if you can get me access to a set of drums, we'll have a lot of time to even the playing field.

I will endeavor to find them, Saeri! And I hope to see you opening night.

[ He gives her finger guns, with he immediately regrets but, hey, they're out there now. ]

[Oh god, she can't help the wrinkle of her noses and the laugh when he does that.]

I don't know whether you're too young or too old to be doing that. Maybe both.

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