SFS 1-32 - Acts of Association (KS) (Inactive)

Game Master phaeton_nz

GRIM*! tries to recall if he's heard about the Starlight Club before
Culture: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Why not? Sounds like a pleasant piece of post-prandial entertainment.

Culture: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21.

If the Club is actually a casino, my result is effectively 5 higher than that.

Poorly maintained malfunctioning tours, gift grabbing thugs, allergenic haute cuisine, now nightlife. HFG is learning so much about the fun side of Absalom Station, except the thieves. There were plenty circulating through her neighborhood in Sparks.

The club does have a casino license but it's main attraction is it's performers, specialising in rather unusual acts such as zero-gee and aquatic dancing, some of which, according to station reviews can be quite risque. They even currently have a guest magician and escape artist performing over the next few week.

To Luna's dismay there is a queue to get in. However, a staff member is nearby and appears to be waiting for the Princess. Her name tag says 'Amy Mercury' and she carries an envelope. She curtseys to the Princess.

It is so nice to meet you in person Princess Luna she says, a little bashfully. Erm. It may be better if you come on V.I.P. night. I have arranged for a temporary pass for you and ... um ... I'd recommend you come with my professor who is also a V.I.P. holder. Unfortunately Celly and Chryssi are away on Starfinder business but they have provided video of their acts if you are interested. The details are in this envelope.

That will be excellent thank you Amy Luna replies. And I thank thee for thy arrangements. I presume V.I.P. night is less ..... busy?

Yes it is your Highness. Plus we do acts that are only reserved for our ... special patrons.

Luna takes the envelope in her thaumic aura and puts it away. I look forward to seeing thy act is the flesh ... instead of in the Dreamscape Amy. And I also look forward to discussing the Nature of the Multiverse with thee and thy Professor.

Amy just nods, blushing slightly. If you are in search of quieter nightlife, I recommend the Nebula's Core not too far from here. I often go there to unwind after working here. It specialises in exotic classical music. Or if you're looking for food, there is always Mama Fats on Level 21. But, if you'll excuse me Princess, I should get back to work.

"Where to next?" T'Krunch inquires. He considers what he may already know of the Nebula's Core.
Culture: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

Based on Amy's description, he believes he already knows all he needs to about Mama Fats.
Mama Fats. Please, please choose Mama Fats.

GRIM*! looks for some review on the infosphere

Culture: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

GRIM! discovers that the Nebula's Core is a reasonable music hall which while authentic, is hardly impressive.

HFG considers the exchange between Luna and Amy. She feels she missed something vital in that conversation, a subtext or emotional undercurrent.

Then T'Krunch asks the obvious question. HFG also waits for the Princess' answer.

The Nebula Core she says, trotting off in that direction.

T'Krunch breathes an audible sigh, then trots off behind the four-legged dignitary.

GRIM*! follows Princess Luna reading from his com unit
"Says here that Nebula's Core is an authentic music hall, I guess that means they have real music."

The Nebula’s Core has no line to get in, and the club’s volume level is much lower, allowing for casual conversation. A dingy staircase leads down to an open doorway. Beyond, the club is hardly illuminated at all, the other patrons appearing only as shadows. On the small stage in the corner, a kasatha melodeum player accompanies herself on a double-skinned drum, wailing a heartfelt lament for better days.

"I got an idea, Xylavol has the camera ready, we could all sing along and make a music video! What does everyone think it would be fun right? It would be just like old times, I mean if we had old times, I mean you got to start somewhere to have old times right?."

HFG freezes. She knows her voice is too unmoderated to produce a pleasant effect when singing. An alternative occurs to her.
"I can't sing well Grim, but I can mimic percussion with the precision of an atomic clock."

A music video? Luna queries. Please explain

I can't sing, but I could pretend to be a disco ball...?

"I have a video channel, I thought it might be fun to sing or play along with the person over there playing. It's not the typical thing I make videos of but it's good to calibrate when you can. Normally I make wrestling videos, but it's good to show a softer side sometimes."

"That would be a nice memory to capture, singing together or just gathering and having fun." Luzviminda likes the idea and is willing to participate. As for her voice, she is not sure.

Wouldn't erm ... interfering with another's performance be .... rude? I am sure the Canterlot Philharmonic would not appreciate such.

"We would have to ask nice, and tipping wouldn't hurt, pulse the extra exposure from being on the video could help them too. it's a win, win I think they call it. It's just an idea, Princess Luna what would you like to do?"

I believe I would just like to sit and enjoy the music. It sort of reminds me of what comes out of Yakyakistan.[/b]

She trots towards the bar. Unfortunately a drunk patron, who is NOT watching where he is going, nearly trips over the small sized Princess and spills his drink in the process. The drunk immediately takes offense and demands compensation.

((Diplomacy check or the drunk challenges Luna to a fight outside))

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

"Oopsssie. Be careful, Princess."

She then turns to the drunk. "About time to stop drinking and enjoy the music we will be having. I want you to sit over there." she requests to the drunk person.

T'Krunch eyes the remnants of the drunk's drink pooling on the floor. "Do you plan to finish that?" he asks, preparing to swoop down for a slurp.

Some of the drink has splashed onto the drunk's clothes - and it's some sort of syrupy sweet concoction.

I am NOT going to sit over there. This is gonna cost a FORTUNE to clean up. Why I oughta teach you a lesson about being careful you little - whatever you are

Luna extends her wings and flaps up to the drunk's eyelevel. Foolish cur. Poltroon! Thou dost not know who thou challenges? I would wipe the floor with thee in an instance. I used to be known as NIGHTMARE MOON. The TERROR of the Night. I was FEARED! Shall we take this outside sirrah?

Now you might have to use diplomacy to get both of them to stand down.

Now, now. Everyone is here to have fun; let us not spoil this with fisticuffs.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23.

Hoofsicuffs Luna automatically corrects. But you are right. I should not act so churlish in public. Tia wouldst be much displeased.

She looks at the drunk who is starting to reconsider having a fist fight with a flying pony - who has two rather powerful looking hind hooves.

I .. apologise for getting in thy way sirrah - and if you allow me to clean up that stain, we can let bygones be bygones

Errr ... yeah ... sure

Luna activates her horn and the stain disappears as if it was never there.

And please allow me to purchase you another of whatever you were having - and I might have one too

She leads the now pacified drunk to the bar who is still trying to figure out just what happened.

Gold-Flecked Black breathes a telepathic sigh of relief!

Almost wish we could have seen Luna shred that guy!

"NIcely done GOld-Flecked Black.

"That was close, I'm glad Gold-Flecked Black is so smart and came up with the line."
GRIM*! repeats part of what Gold-Flecked Black said.
"Everyone is here to have fun." That's a good line I need to remember that one. Ok, so we are here to have fun what's the fun going to be?"

Almost wish we could have seen Luna shred that guy!

I'd like to have seen her throw a haymaker!

She would have bucked him in the face with both hind hooves then flipped around midflight and then thrown the haymaker. You do find out later she sometimes trains with the Palace Guards

Luna and the drunk actually get friendly and, after a few drinks, they're both singing bawdy songs - you also discover Luna has a sweet voice. Eventually it's time to go and you now have the task of escorting a very tipsy Princess Luna back to her quarters and firmly convincing her that teleporting while drunk is NOT a good idea.

Come on, Princess - it is time to go...

"At least she didn't have three cups of coffee."

"Princess Luna, you need to stop trying to teleport, if you get stuck in a wall I'd hate to be the one who has to choose which half of you to save."

You manage to get the Princess back to her quarters without incident. She bids you goodbye and thanks you for a pleasant day.

Chiskish calls you all, about midmorning the next day to find out how it went and gives you the rest of the day off.

The following day, you witness as Princess Luna signs the formal agreement without any further complaint or concern. She indicates that you have shown the Starfinder Society to be an organization worth trusting. You receive the Distinguished Ambassador boon on their Chronicle sheets with no checkboxes marked off.

You also gain 2 fame and two Reputation on your Chronicles

Princess Luna will be still on station for the next couple of days before the Desnian courier ship leaves so it is possible to interact with her between her meetings with the Liavarian Dreamers and select members of the astrophysics department, two of which are also Starfinders. She is also seen attending VIP night at the Starlight Club in the company of one of those Starfinders.

I'll get your Chronicles out as soon as I can

When GRIM*! next runs into Princess Luna

"Princess Luna, I hear the talks went good, I'm glad we kept you safe so you could do what you were here to do. It was my first job not hurting people, it felt nice to help out. I hope you have a safe trip home."

GRIM*! actually discovers Princess Luna outside Julzakama's pawn shop, examining a palm sized device in her telekinetic field.

Oh ... thank you Sir GRIM. Yes they did. It is hoped that this will be the beginning of contact between the Starfinders and Equis for a long time to come.

She pauses for a bit while still examining the device that continues to rotate in the TK field.

I do not suppose you know anything about the First Ones on Aballon do you? she asks, just as a tiefling exits the pawnshop still chuckling at one of Julzakama's jokes and carrying a can of drink. She heads over.

Luna. says the tiefling. I'd take anything Julz says with a grain of salt. Sure it was found on Aballon, but First Ones's tech? Sorta stretching it don't you think. Oh. Hello. I'm Chrysalis

HFG doesn't attempt to meet with Luna again, but she does catch a last glimpse of the Princess. She's doing maintenance on a Society Drake in the same landing bay as the Princess's ship, the day the Princess departs.

HFG stops work to watch the departure ceremonies, and muse on the irony that Luna, a client, should show HFG, putatively a Starfinder explorer, so many new things about Absalom Station. She resolves to explore the station more thoroughly herself.

day job roll for GRIM*!
Profession video personality: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19

GRIM*! thinks to himself
Princess Luna keeps calling me Sir do you think that makes me a knight?

Luna. says the tiefling. I'd take anything Julz says with a grain of salt. Sure it was found on Aballon, but First Ones's tech? Sorta stretching it don't you think. Oh. Hello. I'm Chrysalis

Grain of salt? Tech? Chrysalis? T'Krunch ponders, as a new soup receipe for forms in his head.

Profession (cook): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21

No day job
Okay, won't take him seriously.

Any other day job rolls?

None for me.

Gold-Flecked Black might be a Gambler, but he isn't a professional one.

Game has been reported.

Here are your Chronicles

Got mine, looks good, Thanks for running the game!

Chronicle looks fine. Thank-you for running :-)

Thanks, phaeton_nz! Chronicle looks good.

Nice playing with you everyone! Fun group.

Looks good. Thank you for running the game!