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Actor/Backstage


Zar watched the actors file in from their roles with that sinking dread once again firmly reinstated, spotting a familiar face in the form of Riyo as she left the stage, and suddenly feeling that much more underdressed. He crossed his arms and stared at the floor hoped very firmly he wasn't noticed. He assumed that having his hair down, spilled about his shoulders, dressed in what was essentially a black silken dress ( he refused to think of it as a robe), and with silly feathers all over his paper ones, he'd be unrecognisable.

Well, that was the hope really, wasn't it?

BACKSTAGE - ACTOR

The smile at Xiu shot Riyo was one of appreciation. Aww, see? She knew that the bakeneko wasn't a bad person (though she uh, probably wouldn't make a good father, she had learned from this play). Whether Riyo liked it or not, the baku wrapped her arms around the taller ghoul for a hug.

...And then she was promptly distracted by what was going on right beside them with Mot and Hel. Xiu couldn't help the grin that bloomed on her lips, though she tried to hide it behind her hand. Weren't they such a lovely couple. She had been about to voice this question aloud when she noticed the look on Riyo's face, and then Tset came by.

"Tset! T-thank you!" A blush spread over her cheeks as her tail gave a little wag. However, the expression was soon replaced with one of concern as she leaned in closer to the other ghoul. "Are you alright? You look..." Ill? Could it have been because of the scream earlier?

Audience

There was a heck of a lot going on from what Mitsu could tell. The uncomfortable sickness had passed her by thankfully but it seemed the same since of nausia had hit others...and they weren't as lucky. The burst of fire behind them had the wolf girl cringing, siting on the edge of her seat until Jericho put the flames out. Fire still scared her and it took a moment for her to ease back into her seat only to stare at Herryk as he took his leave much larger than he was when he came in. How had he done that?

There was a fight up front from what Mitsu could tell but thankfully with the Professor's help things began to settle again and the play was well under way. The lycan was excited to see her friends on stage and even those that she didn't know. Maybe next time she would try out for the play.

"What do you make of all this?" Mitsu whispered softly to Shun, leaning in toward him.

Audience

Sura leaned in almost creepily close to Titus's face, eyes still glowing. Her other hand moved ever so slowly as she pressed one finger to her lips. "Shhhh...." she chided, the first time she'd actually spoken and her voice seemed to echo about in her chest, audible from her mouth, but almost as though her ribcage was a giant echo chamber like on an acoustic guitar. She had to speak very quietly to not be loud.

After a moment, she removed her hand, gently and slowly as she had been with her previous movements. Her hand was now replaced on his knee...and actually quite gently so. No pressure, no clamping down as a threat to break his leg if he wasn't still. She just patted it gently. As though even though he wasn't sitting still, just staying seated was good enough for her.

Yes, that would be good enough for her. After a moment, however, she seemed to actually take notice of the fact that he'd puked on her and peeled off her topmost layer of clothing, the sweatshirt, leaving her with a third of a shredded shirt on..and the sweatshirt bundled up to settle into another seat. SPOT SAVED FOR PUKESHIRT. Nobody would battle with that, right.... which..reminded her...

Sura looked to Titus again, suddenly.

"Do you feel better?"

Prince - Hel

Hel beamed at Xiu when the ghoul approached, returning the hug and then patting the Baku affectionately on the head as well. “Thank you, friend!” She whispered back. “Your performance was wonderful! I told you, you’d make a very good wife!” Hel grinned lightly, rubbing the back of her neck a bit. “Aw, I thank you!”

She then turned back to Sammy, watching the ghoul get ready, and gave a firm nod of her head. “Yes, I remember, and we are.” She grinned wider, and then turned to Mot as he seemed to be leaning down towards her, and her eyes widened as he pressed a light kiss to her lips and then murmured to her. Her hand immediately went to rest on her stomach as the moths decided to throw a rave, complete with strobe lights, and she stared after the reaper dumbly as he went out on stage.

Where was she again? Was this real life?

Oh Jack…the play!

Uh…She needed to get ready! Her cheeks were red as she suddenly started to scramble about, picking up a prop claymore sword and loop it into her belt, and also happened to pick up some stage make up laying around to dot her cheeks with red dots. Hey…she needed to seem like a “doll” for a bit…it was the best way she knew how…

Damn that Mot, distracting her like that! Damn the raving moths too!

Hel waited now, a bit anxious, for her cue, glancing at Mot almost shyly as he passed her. Hey, she needed to focus. The reaper watched Sammy creep on Chuppi, and gave a nod to the ghoul. Okay…it was her turn!

As some of the fog from Sammy’s entrance rolled on by, Hel stepped into it, and when it faded away, she stood there at the end of the stage, her prop claymore held out threateningly at the Rat King, and she stood tall and proud, but poised for battle. “I shall let you do no such thing, you cur!” Hel called out, changing the tone of her voice as well to be well…princely! “You shall not lay another foul finger on my dearest Cloodia, nor her loved ones! By my honor as the Nut Crakcer Prince, face me and we shall do battle!”

One hand left the claymore to make a sweeping motion at Chuppi. “Come this way, my dearest Cloodia, I will protect you!”

Actor/Backstage


As his voice met his ears, he actually cringed so hard he bristled his feathers all along his wings, looking up like a deer caught in the headlights. He could only even make Riyo out due to the distance between them, everything a blur at close range. He did his best to maintain /some/ air of dignity. It was hard though. Despite the fact his outfit covered all of the important areas of skin, it figurehugged too much and without a pen on him, he felt all but naked.

"Yes. Me." he grudgingly admitted, waving a claw. "As for what they did to me, they made me a fallen angel, the..conventional sort." he had no idea he was actually in the precence of a real life one in the form of Charlie. Not, in his opinion, that he would be much better off in Charlie's outfit if he knew. Colour!

Still, he looked her over almost jealously. "At least you look dignified. And congratulations on what had to be - based on the reactions - a very upstanding performance. I'm just going to ruin everything in act 3."

BACKSTAGE / ACTORS

"I -- I am fine, I-I think." Tsetsiliya lowered her hands to her sides and flashed Xiu and Riyo a shaky smile. Not the entire truth, but there was nothing she could do other than calm her jitters. Although her nerves did not get any help when Charlie nearly bowled the taller ghoul over. The poludnica jumped in surprise and stumbled back a few steps, a hand over her heart. Had they all really been that absorbed in.. that scene?

It had been very romantic, though.

"T-thank you for asking, though," the poludnica resumed, directing the last part towards Xiu. Perhaps if she found some water, that might steady her nerves before she had to go on. She listened to the banter between them momentarily, but her ears perked up when Charlie made mention of snacks. Perhaps that would mean water, as well?

"May I join you? I-if that is being okay," she asked the baku and fallen angel. "I think some water may be helpful." Her stomach gave another twist. She was fairly certain this wasn't Temes' scream doing it.