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video; un: raccoonroomofficial
[ 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!
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!
audio - to both
(Eddie says this with absolute fondness.)
This looks pretty cool. What kinda drinks are you gonna have?
audio; un: liontamer
EDDIE! Eddie, you're gonna come to opening night, right?
[Eddie is his friend and he wants him to see the whole show so bad.]
Good drinks, dude. Mako's bartending and he makes a surprisingly mean cocktail!
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I'll try and swing by.
(He did still feel a little gunshy about going out to venues like that, but it should be okay if Ryan was around, right? Then again, he really didn't want to barnacle to his side the whole time.)
I like the song. Are you dressing up for the show? I mean, more than just the suit.
(He snorts.)
I can see that, yeah. He seems like the kind.
no subject
If you stay for the whole thing I will add one Taylor Swift song of your choosing to my setlist.
[If that doesn't tempt him, Ryan doesn't know what will.]
Thanks, man! I've been working on it for a while. And I mean, I gotta dress up, right? It's Halloween!
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Make it two.
(At least he knows how to bargain.)
Obviously. That's what I told Wu too. What are you gonna be?
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[Honestly he's been practicing a whole bunch of them anyway. He's even tested a couple out while busking in Cellar Door!]
Hmm. Haven't decided yet! It's tough, 'cause I've been trying all of the facepaint in town all month so it feels like I have to do something I haven't done yet, but also something big enough for opening night, you know?
[He sounds pretty excited for the challenge though. Cool costumes are his jam when performing.]
no subject
Ummmmm. (Brain. Dying. Going. Fading.)
Sorry, I think I just blacked out for a second. (He's really gay, dude. Okay. Focus.) Something you can play with uhhhh okay- okay. I swear to God I got this.
(Deep breath.)
Okay, how about You Belong With Me? It's totally a classic. And uh. Betty? I love Betty.
(That was Safe. Yeah. He's satisfied with this.)
Unless that's not the right energy you're going for.
(He nods, thinking.) Do you have a theme or something for your show? Taylor has 'eras' that go with her albums and they're all really thematic- um no, I think the right term is they all have a strong motif. And then tha's how she does all her shows to tie everything together.
no subject
Yeah, I can work with this. Might change a name or two if it's not too sacrilegious or anything? But I can definitely work this in.
[Thoughts are already stirring in his head about what to do with this song. It's a gut punch, but...a subtle one. And it's one that he can make into even more of one if he puts his own spin on it. He shrugs when asked about themes though.]
Nah, nothing that elaborate. I'm just playing what I feel like playing. I've never been great at planning that kind of thing in advance though - motifs and themes happen, but it's usually me looking back and going "wow, I sure wrote a lot of that thing, huh." Like, I had this whole era of weird bitter break-up songs the last time I was solo? None of them are any good though, so I've pretty much retired them.
[Thinking about My Dad's Van makes him cringe a little bit. It was how he was feeling at the time, but...wow, that sure was a song.]
audio; un: wulala
It's extremely cool, if I do say so myself!
Boy, any type you could want, probably! Bonus of knowing the proprietor, I can hook you up. Mako's going to be bartending, most nights, so whatever he can make!
audio
I think you're allowed to say so. That probably took a shitton of effort. You guys did really good. I would totally puke all over that floor.
(Such a little shit.)
I'll make sure to think of really challenging drinks for him to make to keep him on his toes. Are you guys dressing up as anything special for Halloween?
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[ They really don't, please don't puke on his floors, Eddie, they haven't hired anyone to clean them which means Mako will probably get stuck with the job, sorry Mako ]
Oh, boy, there sure are a lot of traditions around Halloween, aren't there? I got Fritter a little cape, at least. Maybe I do need a costume, if we're opening on Halloween...
[ More things to worry about! Great for Wu! ]
Are you dressing up?
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(It was the inevitable truth of throwing parties. Eddie can't even remember how many people had puked in his house back in Deerington.)
Yeah. You totally do. I'd bet anything most people would show up in costumes anyway so you don't wanna look like an idiot by not being dressed up.
(But dressing up, Wu!)
Yeah, I don't know. If I can make it, I'll probably put something together. I haven't really thought about it. I feel like I'm too old for dressing up now?
(Eddie, you just told Wu he had to dress up, you idiot.)
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[ He has no idea, honestly ]
Fine, fine! I will. Put together an amazing costume in a week. That's toooootally doable. I can do that. I did all this.
[ He waves a hand at the theater around him, like that explains it and like he isn't feeling intense pressure to do a great job on a costume now. ]
no subject
(He grins.)
Do I look stunningly mature for my age?
(He wishes.)
Good. Do you have any ideas? You should make Mako match with you.
no subject
[ He blinks. He just assumes everyone's his age, really. It's hard to tell the ages of people who are like no one he really knows ]
You know, I'd say you are stunningly mature for your age! Honestly.
Well, I did already make him wear a matching mask, but he liked that one. I wonder what he'd let me get away with... nothing too sparkly, but if it was drab, I could probably get him to do it!
[ What could he con his boyfriend into wearing? It's really a good question ]