12th Fix

[techno_mancer]

[Phone call: filtered from the usual NPCs:]

Hey hey, Mayfield! I have a proposition I know ya'll can't resist. See, I work at the high school, and I've heard all the drone kids whisperin' about prom comin' up. 'Cept, if ya ask me, a prom fulla drones sounds about the lamest and creepiest thing ever. So I'm gonna hold our own prom without 'em

Comments

[striped_biceps]

What's with you and parties? Isn't hanging out at a school kinda lame?

[techno_mancer]

I love a good party. Can't have enough of 'em.

I'd rather a different venue, yeah, but we don't have too many options for holdin' that many people. Plus, there's a stage there for my equipment and the other musicians, and plenty of dance floor space this way.

[striped_biceps]

It sounds kinda like something I've been to back home. [Quinn is talking to a celebrity, for serious.]

It sounds like a lot of work, though. Need any heavy lifting done?

[techno_mancer]

I usually work a lot of 'em as a DJ. Just a side thing, for fun.

It can be, but it's worth it. And I sure will, man. I'll have to get my equipment to the gym, and get the tables 'n' all in there.

[striped_biceps]

I can help out with that, then. Pretty much anythin' is better than work at this point. Besides, I wouldn't want ya to hurt yourself or somethin'.

[techno_mancer]

Aw, come on! I know I'm skinny, but I ain't that bad. So I guess this makes ya my roadie then?

[striped_biceps]

What's a roadie? ...Does that mean I have to wear somethin', too?

[techno_mancer]

Someone who helps musicans move and set up their stuff. Though I guess I ain't technically a musician, it's close enough.

Yup, ya gotta dress up, man. Sorry, but it's the rules.

[striped_biceps]

Yeah. Alright! I'll do that. Just don't laugh at me for showing up in a suit. I'll probably just take some booze and leave, though. I'm not too sold on the whole school thing.

[techno_mancer]

Hey, only if ya do the same. I gotta see if I can find one that fits right.

Naw, ya gotta stick around for the food, at least. And we're gonna have some live music, too.

[striped_biceps]

Is it that hard? I've never worn somethin' like some of the things they show hear. [Clearly, he's allergic to shirts.]

I dunno. Do you really want me around kids when I start drinking?

[techno_mancer]

Naw, I'm just too tall 'n' skinny, hard to find pants that don't end up goin' to my knees when I sit or somethin'.

...Ya gotta point. I might throw some kinda 21-plus afterparty at my place though.

[striped_biceps]

Hah. I can find clothes that fit, but man, they don't make 'em for Highlanders. I still don't get why none of you have tails, but it makes shopping an even bigger pain than it was back home.

[techno_mancer]

Tails ain't a common thing where I'm from. And by that I mean no one's got 'em. Ya might be able to find a tailor to help with that issue, though.

[striped_biceps]

I'll just...alter the outfit myself, thanks. Tried once, but the tailor was a drone, so it wasn't worth it.

What time do I need to be there, though? At the school or your place, if I'm helpin' to load.

[techno_mancer]

I figure we can kick off the prom at 7, so I'll probably head over to the school 'round 4:30 or 5 to start settin' everythin' up. We'll have to get all the stuff from my place first, then we gotta help people move the food 'n' stuff too, I guuess.