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Fabulous Season: The Fourthening
WHERE: The Vogue
WHEN: All throughout June
WHAT: IT'S PRIDE TIME
WARNINGS: None!
I Am What I AmThe Vogue theatre has gone ALL out for pride month as always. The Vogue was always been made to Be The Place To Be - but that goes into overdrive in June. Pride is the most important time of year after all, and residents of Kaisou will find the theatre extremely accommodating for the season. At any time they show up, they will find the place bedecked with various flags, covering the whole LGTBQA+ spectrum. The bar and lobby have been rearranged to let more people congregate in the space- with stools and tables set to the corners of the room to allow space in the centre for a makeshift dancefloor or mingling space. After theatre performances and on the weekends, the speakers blast out queer anthems, encouraging people to take to the dancefloor and show their stuff. During theatre hours, the Vogue will be showing &Juliet- a jukebox musical filled with every possible person in the rainbow, a story what what happened if Juliet outlived her Romeo.
The bar is serving up speciality cocktails, shots and mocktails. Perhaps the boldest of drinkers might try to drink the whole damn progress flag. Though that does come with a disclaimer that The Vogue cannot be held responsible for what happens to those who take on that challenge- and after "The Venti Incident" everyone needs to have someone with them who can take them home. A note on the bar states that the total drinks sales for June would be divided among various queer support charities in the city- so people are doing GOOD by having a night out here this month. It has a definite party atmosphere, with the theatre staying open into the early hours of the morning each day.
Born To Be A QueenThe main event comes in the final weekend- a fabulous drag competition! Drag queens and kings alike are encouraged to enter, with the promise of a $5,000 prize for the main winner, with smaller monetary amounts for the runners up. The dressing rooms in the theatre are decked out and ready for the contestants to use to prepare. Established drag kings and queens from the city are around to provide support and advice- though they are encouraged to help each other, too. While contestants are welcome to duck out of challenges they don't want to do, they will be awarded "Fabulous Points" for everything they take part in and score highly in. The challenges include:
Design Challenge - The drag acts need to design a fabulous outfit - while they can get help with the sewing aspect if they're not skilled in the area, the design is expected to be all of their own. The theme for this season's design challenge is Kanto Couture- an outfit inspired by the Kanto realm.
Songbird Challenge - Contestants can dress in drag of their own design while they perform a song on stage- unlike lip-synching, they are expected to win this with the power of their own pipes.
Snatch Game - A must for any drag contest. Kings and queens are expected to dress up as and impersonate a celebrity of their choice. They will be tested on their impersonation and improv skills.
Choreography Challenge - Contestants must put together a choreographed number in groups of 5 or so. They will be judged on not only individual dance skills but how well they work together as a team to put out a fabulous dance number. Theme can be anything they so wish.
Lip-Sync Battle - Kings and queens need to bring their A-Game to this final challenge. They can lip-sync to a chosen song, they are expected to act, dance and death-drop to make a show-stopping final attempt to win the crown.
The winners of the show are the drag acts who have garnered the highest number of Fabulous Points at the end of the competition. OOCly, this will be decided by RNG on 20th June, sign ups are here. After the drag race is over, there will be one last big blow-out party to see Pride Month out. The day after The Vogue will remain closed for the first week of July, so the staff take a well-earned break.
Tighnari | Genshin Impact | OTA
[Tighnari had entered the competition for a few reasons. One: The prize of five thousand dollars. Two: He had the face for it--the Hoshimi genetics were known to have smooth skin and straight black hair. Three: He wanted to see Haitham's face dressing up in such a way.
So when he steps out in an outfit borrowed from his cousin, Miyabi, he makes sure to do it with all the poise of someone who did this as an art. Gone are his more masculine tendencies, as he'd practiced to smooth those out for a more linear performance. He's still new to it, but he's trying.
His song, though, has him bringing out his Japanese side. His logic? Well, not even anime fans can tell when voice acting is bad sometimes, so he'll get a bit of a pass if he's off key if it's in another language. He does his best, singing his song he chose after browsing on Youtube for some time.
Thankfully, he has all the confidence in the world to pull this off.]
b. Design Challenge
[While outfit design wasn't Tighnari's specialty, he was nothing if not committed to making such a challenge work. He had the eye for colours and materials... the only downside is that he tended to go more practical than fashionable. He seems to be fully leaned over the table with one of the people assigned to help with sewing, going over the details. Oh yeah, he's doing this in full drag attire, too.]
If we are to really accentuate what makes it Kanto Couture, then it stands to reason to go for practicality--function over fashion. That isn't to say both cannot be successfully achieved, but to utilizing the former is tantamount to capturing just what makes it Kanto. It is a humble place. It knows what its about. Therefore we should-
[He WILL keep talking if you don't stop him, drawing up plans for a side skirt made of Venusaur shaped leaves. It's a work in progress.]
c. Aftermath
[He's in a dress, his feet hurt, and he's SUPER hungry. Once all the big events have concluded and the tally awaits for those Fabulous Points, Tighnari orders Doordash from his phone to sate him until he can get home and cook something for real. Sushirrito seems to be his ideal today, ordering the fried tofu and vegetable one for himself, with one still in the bag for Haitham.
After picking it up from the delivery guy with a serene, hime-style smile, he takes the bag in and goes to find a corner to hole in. Finding a little seating area with some planters and couches, he crouches down close to the floor, opening his sushirrito and chomping right into it, full makeup on and all.
If you're looking for Tigh after the performance, here he is, munching his cylindrical rice, seaweed, veggies and tofu like a little gremlin, watching the rest of the performers and their social networking. His tail seems to be thumping contently. At the very least, he's having a good time.]
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So it is a very pretty, very confused Yusuke that approaches Tighnari. Six feet-two in his heels, looking down at the other fox just. Baffled, tails flicking.]
Tighnari? Why aren't you at a table?
[They can discuss the sushirrito later.]
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Tables are for socializing, and I'm taking my designated break at the moment. In my proverbial trailer, as it were. Maybe I'm just so used to going and finding my own little alcove of the jungle to have my snack in, who knows.
[He pats the spot next to him. Despite getting out of the way, he isn't against ALL socializing.]
This was pretty fun. Oh--watch out, there's a bag there.
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You could have gone to a dressing room? ...then again, people tend to not knock first. Maybe you had the right idea.
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[Let him gremlin up to the couch to crouch on the cushion next to Yusuke, to narrow the gap of their heights.]
Besides, I have to give Haitham his order. [He holds up the bag with the extra sushirrito in it, as evidence.]
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Best to answer that in reverse.
There's a place in Kaisou that makes them called Sushirrito. Basically, it's taking the concept of rolled sushi, and amplifying it to a burrito size so that one can eat it much like a burrito. No chopsticks needed, and plenty of options to choose from. The one I chose has Poke Tofu, Cucumber, Avocado, Red Onion, and Carrot. I also brought some mushrooms that I carefully slotted in with the rest.
[It did come with a takeout menu, so Tighnari will be happy to hand that over. Once it's handed, he'll go back to his own, watching as the people mull their way around the Vogue, both in drag and not.
Oh right, the second half of the question. (16)]
In plains terms? My boyfriend.
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I don't know if I should be offended or impressed by the ingenui--
[Wait a moment. Yusuke looks at Tighnari.]
You have a boyfriend?!
[SINCE WHEN]
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[A rather scientific way of saying 'you can eat and draw, my man. think of the time saved.']
...
[He catches Yusuke's gaze, before closing his eyes and picking out a single grain of rice.]
We knew each other before I went to India, as a matter of fact. Then, we learned of our shared past life, and decided to keep contact when I left through written letter. [Sure, phones existed, but it's not like Tighnari had signal in buttfuck jungleland.]
He's not a guy who gets caught up with things like hesitation or butterflies in his stomach, so he asked me out not long after I got back to Kaisou. Honestly, it was refreshing to have it said so upfront to me. I'd kind of already felt the same.
He works at Kaisou University, actually, as their secretary. But if you ask me, he runs the place.
Shio Takahata | Tokyo Xanadu | OTA
[If there's one thing Shio decided very quickly: like hell was he letting anyone know he can sing.
Thankfully, he doesn't have to! Dancing is something he can be reasonably confident in. He thinks he's picked a pretty good one.
He's opted for elegance, between his outfit and his hair, a sharp contrast to his usual style.
If nothing else, he's definitely having a good time.]
B. Afterwards
[Shio... could take some time to mingle, but no, he's going to go melt into a seat after that, and see about getting some water. He's also hungry, but that can wait.
Though, if he sees anyone approach, he'll sit up quickly and smile. And if he's looking out for anyone in particular... well, that's nobody else's business.]
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I appreciate you so much. [He'll be reaching for the water first.]
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[He hands over the water, taking a seat.]
Can you do me a favor, Shio?
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What is it?
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He smiles sweetly, more in line with the Shonetsuhime persona, before answering:] Absolutely not.
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Why are you so hot.
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[He didn't name himself "Shonetsu" for nothing!
He is going to finally start eating some of those chips, though, he's starving.]
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[Kuni's just being dramatic.]
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Wanting to embrace it because of you, mostly.
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[He's teasing, and he's honestly a little touched that Shio said that. He's just completely unable to be soft in public, you know how it is.]
Still thirsty?
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Little bit, yeah.
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Shio, you did fantastic up there! How are you holding up?
Zulius | Centaurworld | OTA
[ Zulius isn't in the drag show himself- he is judging it, after all, but that doesn't mean he's not here to help everyone whatever way he can. So he can be found swanning around the contestants as they prepare. He has a very blinged up saddlebag slung over his zebra back, filled with hairbrushes, curlers, and just about every colour and type of makeup under the sun. Whatever the disaster may be, he is HERE for it!
So he'll be trotting over to you, makeup brush in hand. ]
Hey Sweetie, how're you doing? Are you remembering to breathe? Breathe with me! Iiiiiiiiiiiiin and ooouuuuuut. Are you breathing?.
Drinks
[Zulius really does mean it when he says he wants people to have a ride home if they're taking the progress flag drinking challenge. He has learned from his past errors. If you decide to do it, he might even hop behind the bar to pour it for you himself. Or he'll leave one of his bartenders do it while he sits on one of the ridiculous bartools, somehow balencing his entire zebra half onto it. ]
Sooooooooooo are you gonna do it? You can get a photo behind the bar and everything - that's like, SUCH bragging rights!
The rest of June/ Wildcard
[ Zulius can otherwise be found running a theatre and bar on it's busiest month of a year. Sometimes he has a clipboard, looking harried and yelling instructions to people. Sometimes he can be found checking on his actors. If you have backstage access, you might even find him napping on the couch in his office. It's a busy time for a little zebra man!]
Drinks
While I will abstain, I personally look forward to all the contestants. I'm sure Sir Varka will be one to pull up a stood very soon, and Captain Kenway may even see it as a challenge.
[He sighs in contentment, as if there was a weight off his shoulders as of late.]
You have outdone yourself yet again, sir.
Jun & Harumasa | Separate Individual Toplevels | OTA
The Performance
[After being unable to perform last year, Harumasa and Jun were determined to participate this year. The potential prize money was certainly appealing- but in truth? They were more into it for the bonding experience as a family.
Harumasa and Jun, or rather "Choukyou Koneko" and "Kure Chu" respectively, step out on the stage in coordinated yet individualized outfits. Harumasa's wearing a black dress with a garter belt, and long black wig. Meanwhile Jun's wearing a purple dress with his hair tied back in a bun, a garter belt on his thigh, and a mask covering his eyes.
The song they perform is one that works well for two singers. Harumasa takes the role of lead performer, easily taking the center stage with his terrific singing skills and stage presence. Meanwhile Jun stands further back, his body language more reserved and never looking directly at the audience as he serves as the back up singer. Strangely, Jun's singing doesn't really sound like what anyone would expect his voice would sound like, instead sounding a bit like a toned down version of a certain vocaloid to match the song. Though hey, maybe it adds to the ethereal air of his performance.
It's certainly a memorable performance, no doubt about that.]
Jun | OTA
[Once the performance is over? Jun makes a quick exit off the stage as soon as it's acceptable to do so and heads to the back tables on the far end of the theater, blissfully away from all the eyes and attention that the stage brought. He'll move to sit at the table they had grabbed earlier, breathing out in relief.
Now that he's off stage, it's easier to see the finer details of his outfit: the hairpin holding his bun together, the flowers on his garter belt, his high heel shoes, and his carefully done nails. A lot of work clearly went into this outfit. ]
Considering I actually managed to make it to the end of the performance... I'd say that was my best one yet.
2. Design Challenge
[With a non alcoholic version of the Blue Hawaiian ordered and some snacks to go with it, Jun is now trying his hand at the design challenge. While he isn't the best sewer, he certainly knows how to draw. So he has his notebook out and is doodling some ideas.]
The easiest idea would be something in the theme of a Sylveon... maybe something akin to a magical girl outfit? That'd be really cute.
3. Wildcard
[Got another prompt for me? Hit me up! ]
After the Performance
Well, well, look who we have here. It's the little brother of the lazy tiger. Qa-uite the performance out there, if I say so myself. Not as good as moi, but hey, who can be, right?
[He snaps his fingers, summoning one of his shadow hands. In that hand seems to be something clutched tight, and Shadow holds out his hand for it. When it's placed there, he moves it to the table in front of Jun.
There sits as promised, a NB-ious, Gaytorade, and two Bi-larious bracelets.
As he takes another sip from his straw of his milk, he contemplates finding somewhere else to sit but...eh, whatever. He'll take a seat here, setting his plate down and slowly oozing into the table.
It was a Light Month, after all. All his energy went into his performance.]
Shadow Milk Cookie | Cookie Run: Kingdom | OTA
[Shadow was not about to miss a chance to show off his ability to take center stage. It was his life, in the courtroom or not. So when he shows up, he decides to take it to the max and dress up as his favourite female persona, the Lady in Azure. He...may have to be ushered off the stage from spending too much time there, but it's fine! He does his part, he flourishes, and he keeps most of the clownage at bay. Most of it.
As for lip syncing... Singing's out of the question. He's not going that. Why use your own voice when other people's work just as well? Unfortunately he's doing this.
And dancing the part. There is NOTHING more devious than getting a bop in someone's head.
Afterwards, he's going to be hitting up the refreshments. Naturally, he's become acccustomed to walking in heels, but that doesn't mean he HAS to all the time, right? Every now and again you'll find him floating ala Princess Peach as he loads up a plate of food.]
Which do you think is more homosexual. Rainbow Sherbet, or Rainbow Sorbet?
b. Snatch Game
[Oh, Oh are we doing impersonations? Allow the Lady in Azure to take to the stage. She's a NATURAL. Shadow Milk clears his throat. His eyes get a glassy sort of look]
"GuESS WhAT! I gotta tell you... I got a fever! And the only prescription... is more cowbell!"
[fwup. He's twirling around, running a hand through his hair as he looks back at the crowd. And adopting a deep, booming voice (amazing considering his usual)]
"I'll be Bahhck."
[fwup. Changing up the pose again, leaning on a shadow as if it were a cane, letting his head tilt to the ceiling dramatically with his chest. This time, his voice is takes on a feminine tone:]
"I'm not offended by blonde jokes because I know I'm not dumb… and I also know that I'm not blonde."
[fwup. Last one, and he's gripping his chest and looking wide eyed at the audience. His voice jumps octaves, as if he's making a whole scene.]
"That's no moon...it's a SPACE station" "It's too big to be a space station." "I..I have a very bad feeling about this" "Turn the ship around." "You know what--I think I will. Chewie lock-in your auxillary power!" "BRWAAARRR"
[With that, he bows, tilting his head with a smile.]
Thank you. Thank you. Please, your applause~ Keep it up~
d. Wildcard
[For anything outside of the above two prompts!]
Kyryll Chudomirovich Flins | Genshin Impact | OTA
Unfortunately he brought. Absolutely none of that. In fact, his only job in his opinion is showing up in a dress. Which he does, utilizing his thin frame and tall stature to its fullest.
He shows up in an Iris van Herpen dress, specifically the bioluminescent algae one that activates depending on how its touched.
Wait.
What?]
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In absolute disbelief:]
Is... is that an Iris van Herpen?
[What the fuck grandpa]
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Jun, I was just looking for you to congratulate you on your performance with Harumasa. Truly, you made your grandfather proud.
..Hmm? Oh, you have heard of her? [Bruh.]
Yes, this is one of Lady Iris's dresses. I saw a picture of one of her dresses when I was traversing through the harbor. Knowing the competition was coming up, I needed a dress to wear.
So I looked her up and called her.
[You WHAT.]