917/Log

Log
Date of Scene:	11 June 2017
Location:	Unknown
Synopsis:	In which Adrien takes Marinette to a jazz festival where a Love Lantern sings a song about unspoken love. Or Nathalie has that timing thing.
Cast of Characters:	142, 143, Star Shimmer

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Adrien Agreste (142) has posed:
Blue Note Jazz Festival.

This is not something they have in Paris, and hearing of it was interesting enough that Adrien poked Nathalie and got an hour or two made in his schedule with a promise that he'll seek out the piano players (look, he did some research on jazz and found an in!) to study whatever new technique they had. Poking at Gorille to pick up Marinette from class was easy as a cat pun, and Adrien was holding his hand for Marinette to climb out of the car after him as Gorille held the door for both. His eyes are on the small set up in the park, near some lampposts that have electrical outlets that are getting used to power the keyboard and small amp set up. Music is already filling the air.

Marinette DuPain (143) has posed:
She hadn't expected to be picked up from class so when Gorille showed up, it was a bit of a surprise. It also caught the attention of class mates who stared wide eyed which caused Mari to giggle as she slid into the car.

Now, at the park, her eyes widen as she takes Adrien's hand and steps out. The music makes her smile and those bluebell blue eyes are cut up to Adrien. "Really?" It makes her happy to go and see the local musicians play while people dance or stop to listen.

Star Shimmer has posed:
Ahh the Blue Note Jazz Festival. Its a music lovers dream and something at least one Gothamite has been looking forward to for much of the year. That person is Autumn Stillwater. She arrived not too terribly long ago by bus. She'd saved up money and she is ready. Her guitar is with her because she had gotten wind of a secret Open mic with a 500 Dollar payout with the chance for original material to be picked up and recorded! This made her trip. Quietly she walks around the place, The girl in the lavander dress with a guitar on her back and a rather simple almost plastic looking violet ring on her finger. Yup! Its gonna be a good day!"

Adrien Agreste (142) has posed:
"Really," Adrien replies, to that smile and those bright brillant perfect eyes. Wrapping her hand about his arm, he leads Marinette from the car, having already set an alarm to sync with Gorille's on when to be back to avoid the security guard starting to hunt him down.

"It sounded interesting, and there's a piano so... I figured, I could listen in, maybe get close enough to watch, and when we get back I can play some. Counts as my practice time, right?"

Marinette DuPain (143) has posed:
To her credit, Mari tries really hard not to bounce with excitement. And she manages it. Mostly. There might be a little hopping happening there.

"Absolutely!" Arm wrapped around his, she follows Adrien's lead further into park. "And I love listening to you play. Maybe you can set up and do something next time..."

For today, she's dressed in a light weight red to pink fade skirt, a sleeveless blouse of pure white which matches the little peep-toe wedges she wears. Instwad of pigtails, she's opted to pull her hair up into a bun today.

"Lunch afterwards? If we don't lose track of time?"

Star Shimmer has posed:
The young woman with the guitar on her back is quite content as she walks along. Something pings her senses. Love! Nothing feels so nice as actual love for the rookie Star Sapphire. It brings a brilliant smile to her face as she glances around, trying to find the source. Sadly she doesn't find it right now. Sure she could use her ring and really key in on it but, right now, its just better to go with the flow. Too many people as is.

Quietly she makes her way to the open mic area. She signs up and gives a little smile. It will be a bit before she is up to sing. She takes a seat and gets herself a water to sip on.

The group that is recording on stage is rather aggressive with their music. Whats more, they are out of sync with each other. Its less like a band and more like a competition to see who can take charge. They do have potential though, She listens and softly hopes that they might pull it together by the end.

Adrien Agreste (142) has posed:
"Set up.. out here?" Adrien says, green eyes a little wide as he peers over at Marinette.

"No, I'm not sure about that. But.. I can play at the apartment some time," he says, clearly shying away from the very notion of playing in public where people can SEE him play the piano. In his usual Gabriel line clothes and ever present light grey leather jacket, Adrien opts to chase the 'lunch' part of hte conversation.

"Sure. I can adjust my alarm and we can leave in an hour so there's time before I have to get on a conference call," he says, hoping Marinette follows him on that conversation shift and leaves the 'let's play piano in public' to the wayside. He meanders them through the area, aimlessly making his way in the direction of some group with a keyboard.

Marinette DuPain (143) has posed:
"Of course out here! You're amazing on the piano."

Her eyes roll as he shifts topics. She won't harp on it for now. "Alright. Maybe shift the alarm and see if we want to cut early when it goes off? All else fails, I can cook something when we get home."

For a bit, Marinette falls silent, content to simply walk slowly and enjoy the music. Until the sounds from the stage reach her and she winces. "And that's why I never took up an instrument. I'd end up sounding worse than that..."

Star Shimmer has posed:
And then it happens, One of the people running the open mic walks up to Autumn and begin whispering to her. "We would like to move you up. One of our acts has had to cancel due to sickness. Are you able to do it?"

Autumn blinks and nods. "Yes of course. I don't mind." She then realizes she just got bumped up several slots and is now going to be up for performing very soon. Her heart is racing. Sweat starts to form on her head as she brings her guitar close to herself. Quietly she tunes and prepares. Its times like this she is ever so thankful that she hasn't eaten anything yet. Butterflies in the stomach would be a cruel torment today.

< Autumn are you alright? Your heartrate has increased dramatically and your emotional state is leaning toward fear. Focus on the love inside you. > The telepathic voice of her ring's AI resounds in her mind as she starts getting anxious.

< I'm alright Libby. Just getting worked up. A little stage fright. Once I am playing I will be fine. > She responds to the AI and begins going over the song lyrics and chords in her mind.

Adrien Agreste (142) has posed:
Despite how amazing Marinette says he is, Adrien just shakes his head lightly and thanks Tikki silently for cancelling Plagg's bad luck so that Marinette leaves the topic alone. He has no idea she'll just circle back around to it later. He focused on her suggestion to shift his alarm. A smile and he puls his phone from his pocket.

"Sure," Adrien agrees easily, eyes moving to his phone as he plays with the alarm setting.

"Oh, I don't know. You're amazing at a lot of things, Mari," he says saving the changes to the alarm and smiling warmly at the girl on his arm.

Marinette DuPain (143) has posed:
Slowly, the pair make their way towards the stage. "You are biased, I believe, mon amour."

As they pass near Autumn, Marinette's eyes slide to Adrien's phone and she for a brief moment, she considers tossing it in the blender and having him get a new one. "Besides, I wouldn't even begin to know what one to pick. I've always liked the classical instruments more but they seem like they'd be really time consuming to learn.. Not something I have in large in quantities these days."

Star Shimmer has posed:
In a moment of distraction, that emotional tug linked to being a Star Sapphire catches her. That love that Autumn had felt earlier is suddenly much stronger, closer to her. She looks up and sees Adrien and Marinette walking by. She gives them a little smile and a polite nod as they go. Its a nice change from the anxiety she was feeling. Then the anxiousness returns. Another band finishes up. Only two more to go.

Autumn takes a long sip of her water, Her heart feels like its going to explode out of her chest its pounding so hard. She stands and moves backstage. Looking at the stage hands, she gives them instruction as to what she is going to need. Adrenaline kicks in as she begins humming the tune of her song that she's going to perform.

Adrien Agreste (142) has posed:
"And the problem with that is?" Adrien questions of Marinette, speaking french with her because it's easiest. His eyes on the girl, a soft genuine smile just for her, he misses how she 'glares' at his phone.

"Well, true enough," he adds, shoulders rolling in a faint shrug. His eyes flick up, noting who is glancing at him. A stranger, about to perform. Adrien just gives a faint incline of chin and one of his so practiced, so perfect, Face of Agreste smiles before his green eyes are moving on. Never a good idea to interrupt someone getting into the zone before hitting the runwya... er.. stage... er... whtever.

Marinette DuPain (143) has posed:
"Of course... If _someone_ wasn't keeping me up half the night," is teased, bluebell blue eyes twinkling as Mari gives Adrien's arm a light squeeze.

Her eyes settle on the girl about to perform and she smiles. "Good luck," is murmured to her before Adrien draws her attention again. "Have you given much thought to what charities hold your interest? Or what kind of impact you'd like to make?" Because it may be the Agreste name but it's going to be Adrien that'll be known for working it.

Adrien Agreste (142) has posed:
"Well, sorry. I'll try to get you to bed earlier," Adrien retorts lightly, an almost sly grin twitching at his lips, green eyes dancing lightly. But then she's asking baout charities and he sighs faintly, hand bringing hers up to brush a very faint meant to calm his own nervous kiss on her fingers.

"Not really. And by that I mean I've thought of a lot of different things I want to do but they all seem scattered or when I check on Google there's already something being done."

Star Shimmer has posed:
Its time. She moves out onto the stage. There are more then a few people here. More then she usually busks for. "Hello I'm Autumn Stillwater, This song is called Stormy Eyes." Her guitar begins ringing a simple jazz number that rings softly through the air. There is no drums. No Bass, No keys. Just her and her guitar.

With a soft mezzo Soprano voice, she starts singing. "Across the room, Across the moon. Out of sight, into the night. The twilight dance stirrs the heart, Love unrequited but worth the fight." She repeats the lines as she almost dances with the guitar. The anxiety has left her. Now its passion. "How could you shut me out, wrenching my heart with such heavy doubt. How could I ever accept these lies, the hidden love behind stormy eyes." She smiles and goes into a little guitar solo.

Marinette DuPain (143) has posed:
As the girl goes on stage and starts singing, Mari's steps slow and then stop for a moment to listen. "Such a sad song..." Her brows knit, head canting to one side a little. "She's not bad though..."

And then she smiles at the kiss, her eyes going back to Adrien. "That might not be a bad idea..." Pause. A squeeze of his hand and, "We'll figure something out."

Adrien Agreste (142) has posed:
As Marinette stops to listen, so does Adrien. He regards the singer as she sings of unrequited love and hiding one's true feelings. He just nods lightly to Mari's words, and about to say something he's phone cuts through the meloncholy atmosphere. Mari could feel the sudden but faint body jerk the sound causes.

PUlling out his phone and glancing at the screen, Adrien gives Mari a swift apologetic smile, motioning with his head that he needs to step away. With mari on his arm, Adrien steps away, weaving by through the crowd and away from the stage as he talks to Nathalie. Lunch is canceled for him as the person he needs to Skype is now only available right now. Adrien acknowledges as he looks so apologetic at marinette, heading back to the car so it can drive them away.