12952/Room for one more

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Room for one more
Date of Scene: 03 April 2021
Location: Fred's Diner - Mutant Town
Synopsis: Nick pulls Megan in to the search for Joey
Cast of Characters: Phantasm (Drago), Pixie




Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Saturday afternoon does leave a bit of flex room for meeting up with different people. Fred's diner, being busy during the meal times of the traditional work week, is exceptionally busy today with all the tables taken and the counter spaces all accounted for. There's currently a wall of flame being blown onto the grilltop by the line cook as they've yet to get that cooking surface checked up on. But, by now that's probably more of the appeal than a drawback.

Either way. Nick has chosen a table to the far corner. Based from the contents of his plate being nearly gone, he's been here for awhile. There's no book with him but nearby rests a bookbag he's started to pick up the habit of carrying around again. Some, non traditional items rest inside but being fabric covers what parts can't fully fit in the bag. One can only guess what those items may be.

Pixie has posed:
Megan Gwynn had not touched base with Nick in a while, even if she had been working with Shaw studios. But even with extra music classes, she was starting to realize that there was a ridiculous amount of competition in the music industry, and she was better at covers, and backup keyboard than anything really.

Of course she had decided to focus more on acting for which she had a greater talent than music, but even then it was hard to strike it big, and she kept getting cast for the same sorts of roles: As a girly girl playing with toys (she looked young enough), or as a fantasy fairy or punk rocker with her wings and colorful hair.

She wasn't sure what this meeting was about but Megs wasn't taking chances either, dressed up, but more casual business in black dress slacks and mint green shirt underneath a black rain jacket as she steps into the diner, looking around for Nick.

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Nick's not at all dressed up. He's pretty much in his usual casual attire. Knitcap and all. Well, except the knitcap is resting on the tabletop and his hair is tucked into the collar of his shirt but, you get the point.

Being that Nick has been traveling and the other things going on with his schedule, it makes sense that the two performers paths have not crossed recently. He's not hard to spot in the crowd. Being the only guy at a table makes it easier to pick him out. Him giving her a wave once he notices her arrival is another indication.

Pixie has posed:
Megan Gwynn peers around, spotting him and smiles and waves, coming over, "Hiii Nick! Long time, no see. How've you been?" she seems a bit tired after a late night birthday party last night, but otherwise in a chipper mood as she settles in.

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Nick nods in greeting to Megan, waving over to the empty booth across from him in invitation. The other hand reaches over to grab one of the menus to set it in front of that seat. "Hey Megan. Come sit."

He moves his hand back. "Well, been keeping busy. Filming. Working out something tourwise once that's covered. Some security issues..." He pauses, looking to her expression, "And you? You seem tired."

Pixie has posed:
Megan Gwynn nods and smiles, sitting opposite him. "Ooh, think I need an extra strong coffee.." she shrugs, "Been trying to strike out as a musician but it's been hard, you know? Been having a bit more luck with acting and drama, especially stage acting. Even so, it's hard.."

She shrugs and yawns, "Yeah, last night was my birthday, late night party..."

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Ah. Nick gives a nod. "...Getting started can be hard. Took a few years of persistence before Silver Round got signed. It also helped that most of the band had music degrees by the time the group was formed."

He rests his arms on the table, glancing up as a server comes by to get Megan's drink order. "Well, Happy Birthday then."

The server glances over to Nick before looking to Megan, "What can I get you?"

Pixie has posed:
Megan Gwynn nods and sighs, "Well not just that..Seems everyone else wants to get into the music biz too. Like, maybe-I shoulda aimed for a less competitive field.." but that's so hard these days, isn't it?

"Thanks! " she smiles and shrugs, "Just a coffee and lemon poppyseed muffin would be nice. Soo...Did you call me here just for idle chat, or was there something else you wanted to talk about?"

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Nick chuckles, "Well, there is kind of a draw to it. People try to get into it for different reasons. Fame. Money. The love of it. And for some, there's nothing left so might as well. You might get a lot of people coming in to it, but a number of them will drop out once they realize there's a lot of work and practice involved. You just need to be stubborn enough to keep at it."

He glances up, waiting for the server to walk off before coming to the topic. "Not pleasure. More concern. I think this might be old news for you and your ... extracurricular team."

Pixie has posed:
Megan Gwynn frowns, "Heey, I'm tenacious, just.." she shrugs, "Well let's see, I have to compete against Dazzler, Andrea Jackson..And now apparently Shannon too. Soo I'm competing against my friends and team mates." she lets out a long sigh as she waits for her order.

Nick's explanation gets a curious quirk of the brow from her. "My..Team mates? Soo this is mutant related? So what's up?"

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
"Eh. Competition keeps you on your toes." Nick responds, "Here's the thing about performing. It doesn't matter if you're number 1 or number 5 or lower than that. What matters is if you've found your niche, if you have people buying your stuff, and if you're enjoying it for the most part. If you're producting that, you're good."

He pulls up his phone, tabbing a few buttons before Megan's phone indicates recieving a message. "Okay, cliffsnotes version. Detective Chimp is working with X-Factor investigations to find the kid whose photo I just forwarded to you. I figure you guys were already told about it considering the nature of his departure but... better to check just in case."

Pixie has posed:
Megan Gwynn nods slowly, "Riight. Though isn't a musician more successful when they compose their own songs rather than do covers? I've tried a bit of both, haven't really found my niche yet..But I haven't given up either!"

"Hmm, a missing mutant?" she blinks at the details sent to her. Frowning a bit. "Havent heard of til now, has it been a while? You think they're in trouble? I could pass it by one of our psychics, they'd be the best ones to track him down.."

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
"From what I was told, a runaway." Nick replies, "Got scared by some bullies, may have joined a gang for protection. Parents want him to come home." He pauses, "I don't think he's in trouble with the bullies but if he'll probably get into trouble if he stays with whoever he's joined up with."

Pixie has posed:
Megan Gwynn hmms, "Oh, I see..Have you checked with Bushwick yet? A lot of mutants hang out there, lots of gangs and stuff. Although the Warlocks are an easy retreat too.." of course there's Xavier's school but they're pretty secretive and she hasn't heard of this kid there at all.

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
"I'm keeping an eye out there." Nick replies, "But I'm only one person. So better to get more eyes looking. You know?"

Pixie has posed:
Megan Gwynn nods, "Right! I'll check things out, talk to some people I know.." she smiles, "Thanks for bringing this to me, I'm sure we'll find this kid, although, How'd you end up with this info? Favor for a friend?"

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Nick tilts his head, looking to the side as the server brings back Megan's coffee as well as drop off his check. "Thank you."

When the server heads back Nick looks back over to Megan. "Detective Chimp asked me. Also mentioned X-Factor Investigations is involved. He does ask if he's found to let him know so they can go try and talk some sense in to him. I'll text you the contact information I was given. So, keep them in the loop if you guys find him? Also let me know so I know when I can stop looking."

He reaches over to grab his check. "I should probably head out. Pulled a late night and should probably get some sleep in before tonight."