Memories for In The Night
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mindofathiefMemory - Club Titiboo
[This has to be the gaudiest, 50's-esque building interior ever. Checkerboard carpet, the smell of greasy food and cigarettes, and tired miners exiting the building late at night. To a band of guys backstage, this his home. It's after another fantastic concert, everyone's gone home with a smile on their face, and their newest song was a hit. One of the musicians slaps the bassist on the back, who looks a lot like Duster with nicer clothes and a wig.]
They loved you, Lucky! What did I tell you?
[Lucky laughs - it's Duster's voice, confident and relaxed. ] You know, I almost didn't realize everyone else in the room. Just me and my bass, you know?
[Another one opens the door to his room, and just before he steps in, he turns to the crew.] Better be careful next time, 'cause your fingers fly so fast, you'll end up tearing up that bass in the middle of a concert!
Yeah, you know what? Someone like you deserves a high quality bass. We're gettin' you a new instrument for your anniversary!
[Duster smiles nervously. It's too much for someone that's just joined the band. It feels like a lot. As he limps down the hallway, one by one his friends get into their rooms. His is at the end, near the largest of the waitresses' bedrooms.]
Call to Adventure
[He's leaving the club. He doesn't remember who he is, but this boy recognizes him. And - strangely enough - he feels like he knows him back. It's been settled: he's taking the boy, his dog, and the young woman named Kumatora to the hiding spot that might hold the secret to his past.
But this means he's leaving the band.
With a heavy heart, he follows the group towards the front entrance, but pauses as he hears music coming from the stage area.]
What is it?
...Someone's on stage?
[They let him be as he listens to his bandmates send him off.]
Saturn Valley
[Duster, Kumatora, Lucas, and Boney are all incredibly tired. This...purple hotspring in this peaceful valley is just what they need after a long day of fighting off Pigmasks, Fassad, losing Phrygia, and generally having a stressful day. The three humans and one dog sing into the warm waters, coffee in hand.]
What's in here? [Lucas sloshes the half mug of coffee that remains.]
Dunno. Never asked, but I never really understood them. Duster? You're the guy that can read them. What are they saying?
[Duster looks at the small creature poking at the pile of equipment piled onto the grass nearby.]
It looks like it's just normal coffee to them.
It sure isn't normal human coffee.
[The Mr. Saturn makes a small noise, then walks away.]
I think you insulted him.
[Kumatora huffs and sinks into the water. They rest in silence for a few minutes. Lucas is the first to speak up.]
Just three more to go...huh. It's weird thinking that I've already come this far. [In terms of fighting against the Pigmasks or in terms of how he's grown? Duster keeps that thought to himself.]
...You're a brave kid, Lucas. Take it from me. I remember you when you were small, and you've done a lot for you, okay? I don't know if I'd even be here if it wasn't for you.
[The boy smiles, and his dog paddles next to him to rest his head on his shoulder. Kumatora leans in and whispers to Duster.]
Thanks. I think he needed to hear that.
[In one rare moment, Duster visibly smiles.]
[This has to be the gaudiest, 50's-esque building interior ever. Checkerboard carpet, the smell of greasy food and cigarettes, and tired miners exiting the building late at night. To a band of guys backstage, this his home. It's after another fantastic concert, everyone's gone home with a smile on their face, and their newest song was a hit. One of the musicians slaps the bassist on the back, who looks a lot like Duster with nicer clothes and a wig.]
They loved you, Lucky! What did I tell you?
[Lucky laughs - it's Duster's voice, confident and relaxed. ] You know, I almost didn't realize everyone else in the room. Just me and my bass, you know?
[Another one opens the door to his room, and just before he steps in, he turns to the crew.] Better be careful next time, 'cause your fingers fly so fast, you'll end up tearing up that bass in the middle of a concert!
Yeah, you know what? Someone like you deserves a high quality bass. We're gettin' you a new instrument for your anniversary!
[Duster smiles nervously. It's too much for someone that's just joined the band. It feels like a lot. As he limps down the hallway, one by one his friends get into their rooms. His is at the end, near the largest of the waitresses' bedrooms.]
Call to Adventure
[He's leaving the club. He doesn't remember who he is, but this boy recognizes him. And - strangely enough - he feels like he knows him back. It's been settled: he's taking the boy, his dog, and the young woman named Kumatora to the hiding spot that might hold the secret to his past.
But this means he's leaving the band.
With a heavy heart, he follows the group towards the front entrance, but pauses as he hears music coming from the stage area.]
What is it?
...Someone's on stage?
[They let him be as he listens to his bandmates send him off.]
Saturn Valley
[Duster, Kumatora, Lucas, and Boney are all incredibly tired. This...purple hotspring in this peaceful valley is just what they need after a long day of fighting off Pigmasks, Fassad, losing Phrygia, and generally having a stressful day. The three humans and one dog sing into the warm waters, coffee in hand.]
What's in here? [Lucas sloshes the half mug of coffee that remains.]
Dunno. Never asked, but I never really understood them. Duster? You're the guy that can read them. What are they saying?
[Duster looks at the small creature poking at the pile of equipment piled onto the grass nearby.]
It looks like it's just normal coffee to them.
It sure isn't normal human coffee.
[The Mr. Saturn makes a small noise, then walks away.]
I think you insulted him.
[Kumatora huffs and sinks into the water. They rest in silence for a few minutes. Lucas is the first to speak up.]
Just three more to go...huh. It's weird thinking that I've already come this far. [In terms of fighting against the Pigmasks or in terms of how he's grown? Duster keeps that thought to himself.]
...You're a brave kid, Lucas. Take it from me. I remember you when you were small, and you've done a lot for you, okay? I don't know if I'd even be here if it wasn't for you.
[The boy smiles, and his dog paddles next to him to rest his head on his shoulder. Kumatora leans in and whispers to Duster.]
Thanks. I think he needed to hear that.
[In one rare moment, Duster visibly smiles.]
