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Hello, hello Trench! If you don't know me, I'm Wu, and I run the Raccoon Room, Trench's exclusive Sleeper performance venue.

[ Wu grins at the camera, talking a bit fast, clearly excited about something. The excitement palpable even through the Omni with his paleblood power projecting his emotions. Fritter the raccoon is perched on his shoulder, holding on to some of his hair as he talks ]

I come to you today with an announcement. A very important announcement! I know a lot of us have baggage we're carrying around from back home, and after a while, you might be like, hey, this isn't super important anymore! And then something happens, and it's suddenly really, really important again.

[ Wu puffs himself up a bit, sitting up straighter, putting his free hand solemnly to his chest. Fritter mimics him, doing the same action with her little paw to her heart ]

So, today, on this, February second, of the Egg Moon in Trench, Deer Country, I, Wu, King of the Earth Kingdom back on my world that doesn't have it's own specific name, I hereby formally abdicate my claim to the Earth Kingdom throne and title.

[ As soon as he's done, the formality breaks and he lets out a bright laugh. Fritter chitters excitedly, crawling up into Wu's hair. ]

Whew! That felt good, really good. [ But then his eyes go wide and he adds, conspiratorially: ] Oh, but if you're from home and you somehow go back home and there's another Wu there, he didn't do that, not yet at least! He still has some work to do.

[ We're back to casualness, and a bright, wide grin. ]

I'm glad that's done with. Oh, boy. You know, that super important thing? Mako and I are getting married! And he doesn't want any pesky titles following him around like mine was. So, we're just going to be two regular guys. Just two guys, getting married. [ He sighs happily, clearly deeply, disgustingly in love. Fritter rolls out of his hair and he casually catches her in his arms.

Then he gasps again, sitting up: ] Oh, and you're all invited! February 20th, at the Raccoon Room. I'll see you there!

((ooc: originally posted on Deerington's network, oops. If you already tagged, I've move them all over here))

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[there's a young woman wearing a white slip? dress? slip dress? sitting in a low, overstuffed armchair, three kittens frolicking at her feet.

she doesn't know this guy from Aaadam, but she can support weddings. and happiness.

with a small laugh] I don't know how much the word of a stranger is, but I'm very happy to hear about your upcoming nuptials. I've already learned enough about here to know that happiness should be seized upon with both hands.

Are presents required for attendance or simple good wishes?

Well, thank you very much! I'll never say no to well wishes. Really, awful terrible things happen here all the time, and I'm not going to say it gets easier, but somehow, you get used to it, and you can find some joy in there.

[ He doesn't know how long she's been here, but she doesn't seem too familiar, so hopefully this platitude isn't misplaced ]

There are some really great people here, it's just finding the right ones, you know?

Just show up! Everyone's invited! Oh, and tip your bartender.

It's the least I can do, your--but you're not a your majesty anymore, you gave that up. So what should I call you? And I'd certainly like to hope that I can find some joy here. I'm certainly a believer in going after what I want and one of those things is joy. [with a playful wink.

and not at all. she may have gone from one frying pan into the next, but she'll take as many reassurances as she can get]

There really seem to be. And despite everything, it's way less stressful than what I came from. I already have a job!

I'll be sure to do that. But, if it's not prying, may I ask? Are you and your husband-to-be from the same world?

Just "Wu" is great! There are no kings in Trench, anyway, this was just a formality.

I believe the same thing! What's life without a little fun, right? [ He winks right back. He loves to meet a kindred spirit ]

Oh, do you? Congratulations! Where are you working?

We are, we are. He was actually my bodyguard back home, for a few years. It's pretty romantic, you know. [ He sighs happily, his cheek leaning on a hand ] We weren't together back home, but when we got to Deerington, it was so much harder to pretend I wasn't totally head over heels in love with him. I'm just really lucky he feels the same way!

All right. It's a pleasure to meet you, Wu. My name is Tinya. And I understand a little about royalty and formality.

I know, right? The serious things do need to be taken seriously, but no one can be serious all the time. It's not healthy!

I'm working at Michael's clothing store! I love fashion, so it's a perfect fit.

[and she visibly melts at Wu's description, her smile growing wider] Oh, sweet Mistress, that's so wonderful! I really am happy for the two of you and I'm definitely going to have to go to your wedding.

The pleasure is mine, Tinya!

Exactly! What a terrible way to live. My, ah, fiancé, [ he gets a little thrill, saying the word ] he likes to pretend he's very serious, but he's actually a blast when he can let loose.

Oh, oh! Michael makes the most amazing clothes! He volunteered to help me make our wedding outfits! Oh, boy, that's such a great gig.

[ He claps his hands excitedly ] Yes, marvelous! I'd love to have you. Maybe you can help lead all these introverts onto the dance floor!

[Wu's enthusiasm makes her smile, immediately warming up to him] I know the type. They're usually the ones who go the most wild, given the right stimulus. And I can't think of any better stimulus than marrying the man he loves. I look forward to meeting him.

He does, doesn't he? I like to think I know a little about haute couture thanks to years of experience, but he's especially gifted. And I look forward to seeing your and your fiance's wedding attire if I don't get an inside peek first!

[and her smile widens] Wu, I would love nothing more than to help you with that very thing. You can count on me. [and she winks]

I don't know about wild, but I'm determined to help him have a great time! [ Mako is not super on board with this big party idea ]

Oh, did you work in fashion back home? That's amazing! I would love to see your stuff sometime. I'm a bit of a fashion connoisseur myself.

Yes! Excellent, fantastic. Honestly, most of my friends here are introverts, they need more of us to get them out of their shells.

I'm sure you'll do a great job at that. After all, the two of you are getting married! That's huge and amazing, both at the same time. He'll have fun. [neither had her husband, but he knew enough to sit back and watch her have a good time]

Well, not back home. I was a super-hero back home, codename Apparition. But I started working in fashion in the world before here. Turns out I'm pretty good at that, too.

Absolutely! There's a time and place to be an introvert, a wedding and its reception are not the time.

I certainly hope so. He deserves to have fun, and to have nice things done for him. I want to treat him to a night he'll never forget.

A superhero! That's amazing, but-- the world before here? This isn't the first world you've been, ah, transported to? Did the last one have squids too?

Tell them that. [ Big sigh ] But there are some of us! You, me, Ruby, my buddy Ryan, we'll get everyone on the dance floor.

It definitely sounds like you will. A marriage ceremony should be a special occasion, one looked back on fondly for years to come.

Yes, back home I was. And...this isn't the first world I've been taken to. The other was. Unpleasant. This one has its challenges, like the whole squid thing, but so far I like it a lot better.

I will. [and she winks] Absolutely we will! By hook or by crook, we'll get them there.

Ah, well, good! I was in the dream before this one. You know, Deerington? And I agree, Trench is much better. At least it mostly makes sense! Aside from the whole squid thing.

[ He laughs loudly ] I believe in us!

I've heard a little about that, but not much. Enough to know that it was supposed to be in the 20th century on Terra, but not much beyond that. [a pause] I haven't wanted to press anyone, that would be rude.

And I like where we're at just fine. I already found a job which keeps me in pretty clothes. That makes up for the squid thing. [and she winks playfully]

Oh, well, if you have questions I'm happy to answer them! I was there for about six months before the dream, ah, broke. You called it Terra? Is that another word for Earth?

Hah! It does, doesn't it? I don't know what I would be doing if I hadn't found the Raccoon Room.

You are? Thank you! That's--it's great, it really is. I hate not knowing what I've gotten myself into. For example, the dream. And why we're called sleepers.

Terra is, Earth felt that it needed rebranding after the 28th century.

Oooh, the Raccoon Room. That sounds promising. Is it a theater or a cocktail lounge or both? I hope you say both. [she says with a giggle]

Ah, well, at least we're not there anymore. A lot of us Sleepers were pulled into the dream of Julia Sodder. She was a half-Pthumerian, you know, like the patrons we all have? She was trapped in the dream, too, and was trying to find a way to get out of it. She... sort of did, but it kind of ended in her dying? We didn't mean to! It was all very confusing.

But, well, that's why we're Sleepers, because we were in the dream. I'm not sure where the name started, it was already there by the time I arrived. I never really got to see the dream as it was, only as it was breaking apart. But, after it broke, we were given a door, and that door led us here, to Trench.

The Raccoon Room is both of those things! I want it to be a place where all Sleepers can relax, have fun, explore art. That was the thing that was really missing in Deerington. There was never time for art and fun.

[her eyes widen at the description] ...sweet Mistress. That poor woman, that must have been terrible. [she sighs sadly] They say sometimes that death is a release? It's not true, but I hope she made it to a much better place. There has to be a better place out there somewhere.

I see. So sort of a slang term which stuck? And I'm so sorry, to come in at that kind of time must have been so confusing and stressful. There's never a good time to be taken from one's home and dropped off somewhere else, but that in particular sounds really bad.

[and it's clear that the change in subject has her excited] Really?! Sweet Mistress, that's perfect. I do love art. And I really love relaxing and having fun. Is there a stage for performers or is it more like a karaoke parlor?

I don't... think it was a good thing, for her. Like I said, we didn't mean to. We all had this decision to make, and we made a mistake.

It, yes, it was stressful! But it worked out, for me. I actually really like it here, in Trench, if you ignore all of the awful things that happen all the time! [ It's really just background noise at this point. Almost dying on the way to the market? That's just life in Trench! ]

For performers! I haven't done karaoke yet, but I do love it... Maybe we'll have a karaoke night sometime!

[she visibly winces] That's the worst. When a choice is made, but it winds up being the wrong one. Regret is a terrible thing.

I like it better than the place I was at, but I'm beginning to wonder if I'll ever get to go home for keeps. But, I'm glad that here is working out so well for you and for your husband-to-be, even given the, well. Awful things.

Oh, that would be fun! I haven't gotten to do that in ages!

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