2019.11.05 Museum Bouquet

Museum Bouquet
Toreador casual Clan meeting and checking out the Museum of Making Music.
IC Date	Tuesday November 5th 2019
IC Time	After dark.
Players	Arianna, Heathen, Jolene, Mikael, Asheton, Katharina, Tiva Little Owl, Angie, Tomoko, Madeline, Oleksiy
Location	Museum of Making Music, south of downtown Carlsbad.
Spheres	Camarilla

11/5/2019

06:28 PM

Logfile from City of Hope.

Museum of Making Music - Ground Floor(#16895RM)

The ground floor is the museum proper for the tourists. The circular central area is primarily the lobby area from the front entrance, with the classroom taking up the far side, while one side has a reception desk and a small store while the other side has the public restroom and main stairway up to the theater and offices. And then there's a hallway to each side that leads into the winding exhibits.

The decor is based on light colored neutrals, mostly light gray carpet and some tile in the lobby with white walls. While there is plenty of office lighting built into the ceiling, the outer walls are mostly large windows so even when blinds are closed there can be plenty of outside light filling the space. Sunny California days provide lots of light most of the time, while at night the glow of the city and all the street lamps along Armada and the parking lots keeps it fairly lit also. The light and the light colors serve to let the instruments and displays stand out better on their own.

The reception desk for paying tickets is a pretty standard affair, a ledge set up a bit for someone to sit or stand behind with some signs and information. Only staffed during the open hours, of course. Much of the signage and information points to NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants, who organized the museum among other ventures related to music and the manufacturing of instruments.

Places and +view available here.

Lobby (#1) has 44 empty places.

Museum Store (#2) has 12 empty places.

Classroom (#3) has 40 empty places.

Restroom (#4) has 12 empty places.

Temporary Exhibit (#5) has 16 empty places.

America's Music Industry Comes of Age (#6) has 16 empty places.

A Long Boom (#7) has 16 empty places.

The "We'll Try Anything" Years (#8) has 16 empty places.

The Baby Boom (#9) has 16 empty places.

The World Turned Upside Down (#10) has 16 empty places.

Interactive Gallery (#11) has 16 empty places.

Heathen arrives! Arms spread wide and hugs offered. "Arianna, Hiw wonderful to see you tonight! I see I actually arrived a little early, but was hoping to set up a little thing for me and Asheton to do to entertain for tonight... a little backdrop and a dance number with some piped in music.."

Arianna has the lights on inside, getting set up early. While the place is normally closed, well, Toreador are supposed to have the passcode to get in. And Arianna has left it open for tonight's event since it's not the kind of place that gets foot traffic wandering by.

Arianna comes strolling over when the door does open with a grin for Heathen's greeting with an amused and curious, "Well, hello there. Oh, you do, hmm? Well, it is good timing for showing off some artistry."

Heathen laughs and gives a slight bow. "Well, being surrounded by such lovely artistes is inspiring. Keeping things new and inventive... well, that may become an issue in centuries to come..."

Arianna smirks at Heathen and retorts at the bow, "Well, inspiring more art is as important as making it, I think. Hopefully we can chat tonight about encouraging some arts." She smirks and adds, "You know, besides trying to convince Mikael to perform."

<---======##============[ Event 988 - Museum Bouquet ]============##======--->

Word of this is going around among Toreador, and those cool enough to gossip with Toreador, so if you're not in the Toreador gossip circles I'm afraid you're just not hip enough to keep reading.

Let's have a get-together of Roses, and hangers-on, for some socializing, gossipping, super-sekrit strategizing, and checking out some historical American musical instruments. Roses are supposed to be in a bouquet, or at least a bush, hanging out together more. Don't forget to bring all your best quips and barbs to goad each other into playing some music!

Come on over to the Museum of Making Music south of downtown Carlsbad after <7pm CST>. There's a VIP club for evening access, where Toreador are who are important enough people to be members.

Date: Tue Nov 05 17:00:00 2019 PST

Storyteller: Arianna

Genre: Toreador

Signups: Madeline, Katharina, Tiva Little Owl, and Jolene

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Heathen finds wherever he's supposed to set up, setting up a few (currently covered) mirrrors.

Mikael parked the Knight and is helping Heathen set up his performance.

Jolene is a little late but only by mere minutes to make it barely even noticeable as she comes to lend her support for the evening, dressed in a playful dress that fits the theme, covered in roses and musical notes. She smiles warmly to those she sees that have already arrived. "Good Evening Heathen! Arianna!" She smiles and moves to offer both a very warm hug.

So the lower floor lights are on tonight in the museum, after the usual hours. Probably not a lot of traffic around here to notice the extra activity as people arrive for the VIP fundraiser club's meeting. So it looks open enough. With a little activity as Arianna helps Heathen with setting up, perhaps in the entrance lobby or the classroom or upstairs in the actual performance room with its little stage as convenient.

Heathen is making smalltalk with Arianna while Mikael helps bring in some mirrors for a backdrop. They're covered, but they're tall, but fairly obvious what they are under those cloths. Arianna gives Jolene a grin for her outfit while coming up to greet her and return the hug, "Oh, that's a fun look. Nice to see you." Hey, Arianna even put on a dress for tonight, if not quite so appropriate. Despite the colorful bike outside.

Asheton steps into the room, glancing about just at the entrance and then hooking his hands in his pockets before continuing in.

Jolene watches with interest as the mirrors are brought in and tilts her head curiously at Arianna. "Oh this is going to be an interesting evening. I can tell already. What have you planned Arianna?" She just shakes her head and smiles as Asheton isn't but a few steps behind her. "Good Evening, Asheton." She smiles warmly to him too. "Another Gorgeous Rose."

Jolene watches with interest as the mirrors are brought in and tilts her head curiously at Arianna. "Oh this is going to be an interesting evening. I can tell already. What have you planned Arianna?" She just shakes her head and smiles as Asheton isn't but a few steps behind her. "Good Evening, Asheton." She smiles warmly to him too. "Another Gorgeous Rose."(re)

Arianna gives Jolene a grin and replies, "I'm waiting to see how this goes over before deciding to claim it was my idea all along or just something Heathen and Mikael put together without warning me." She adds a wink to Jolene, and then turns to give Asheton's entrance a polite nod and smile and a, "Welcome. Thanks for coming. Looks like we have some performing in a little while, but you're also free to look around. I may try a tour later."

Heathen shakes a finger. "Nope, this one is me and Asheton. Mikael might normally he the creative drive behind most of our shows.. but tonight, it's about me and Asheton."

Tiva Little Owl enters what would be fashionably late if she were aware of such things instead of just being late. She looks around, removing her hat to look for familiar faces.

Asheton smiles and nods "Good evening" he offers softly as he steps over to Heathen, a smile for Jolene. "Too kind."

Angie moves into the museum and lingers in the doorway a few moments before fully walking in.

Arianna gives Heathen a chuckle and replies, "Oh, yeah. I almost forgot we don't blame *everything* artsy on Mikael." She will add a grin Mikael's way and, after a moment, drags her gaze back to the entrance to give Angie a smile and a beckoning wave into the museum. Then she adds more generally, "Well, with Madeline perhaps not able to make it until later, unless Jolene wants to run something official, I think I'm the hostess to keep our casual little hangout moving along." So she adds toward Heathen and Asheton, "Let me know when you're ready? Unless you want to wait to see if Madeline can arrive to see your work?"

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Jolene normally wears her hair pulled back into a simple wavy ponytail. She weighs a touch over 110 pounds, has soft green eyes, flawless skin, with a hint of pink to her cheeks, and crimson lips with a touch of shine from the lip gloss she wears. She does not trouble herself with thick makeup and avoids it most of the time because she simply does not need it. On her right wrist she wears a silver charm bracelet and around her neck a rose gold pendant with a diamond set in the center. There is also another necklace ancient looking with a beautiful opal set in gold that hangs easily around her neck. She clearly prizes these keepsakes as she is never seen without them.

You will normally see her wearing the latest in Fashion, and very well put together. She never wears the same outfit twice and what she does wear is always tasteful.

For this evening, she is wearing a Summer 1950s Vintage Retro Dress with Musical Notes and Pink Print red and matching heelsk.

(appearance 5: Playby: Anna Popplewell)

(Current Gown: https://tinyurl.com/y3mn7fjs)

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Heathen is a lanky 5'10", with steel grey eyes that take in his surroundings quickly and short cropped ash blond hair. He's dressed in a black tux, and showing that he does clean up nicely. You are carrying:

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Standing at 6'4", with broad shoulders and narrow hips, Asheton is an unassuming figure. He stands with a casual comfort, content in his own skin without any ego to go with it. He has a sloping, patrician nose and almond shaped eyes, a luring shade of silvery grey. His lips are full and usually turned down, more in thought than in a frown. Long black hair hangs like silk, straight, down his back. Long, slender fingers are commonly tucked into the pockets of his pants.

On his legs he wears a pair of black slacks, above that a black vest, buttoned down, emphasizing the angle of his waist. Under the vest he wears a fine red button down shirt, and on his feet, fine ankle boots, polished to a shine.

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Mikael smiles brightly and gives an overly flourishing bow to Arianna, "Merci for that small mercy, Mademoiselle." He chuckles softly then and starts to greet the others, starting with Jolene. "It is wonderful to see you hear this eve."

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Katharina stands 5'2" with a slender build, pale skin, and long light brown hair. Her lips are pink, and her eyes are a sparkling blue.

Tonight Katharina is a bit more daring with a modern dress. The dark teal taffeta dress is in a tank style, with thin shoulder straps. The waist has cutouts on the sides, and the skirt flairs out in a skater style, the hem reaching just above the knees. She has on simple beige high heels with it, her hair left loose on her left, and pulled back on the right.

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Tiva Little Owl is a short Native American Woman with a perpetual scowl marring her face. Her thick black hair is drawn into a braid that hangs over her right shoulder. She wears a brown leather vest with tan fringe over a forest green t-shirt and a tan fringed kamassa skirt of green material divided for riding. Below this she has brown cowboy boots with spurs that mark her steps when she walks on hard surfaces. There is an air of menace to this woman, some violence simmering behind her dark eyes.

Tiva's vest has leather engravings of Buffalo and Native Americans on Horseback riding across the leather. The work is exquisite. Her boots have some fringe on the outer side hanging down from opals surrounded with a circle of intricate green and yellow beadwork.

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Heathen gives Tiva grin as Cowboy has Tuxed for the moment, and should be a little less offensive at first sight, before giving Asheton a look. "Input, love? Want to show off your skills to the Primogen, or make her jealous for missing it?

Tiva Little Owl shrugs, smiling as she passes Jolene on her way to Arianna. "Well its no difference ta me. I have some talents but music isn't one of em less'n you like the idear of a coyote caught in a bear trap as a song.... Hey Jo."

Asheton chuckles softly and shrugs his broad shoulders "I'll do as you like. I should hate it to get too late and people have to leave however."

Heathen gives Arianna a grin. "Well then, I'll just step behind the mirror and we'll be back out in a moment.

Asheton also moves to follow along to wherever the clothes are to change.

Angie nods and smiles to Arianna and moves further into the place. She moves over to the group and smiles again and greets them "Good evening"

Arianna chuckles to Tiva and adds a, "Welcome," first. Then she jokes, "That doesn't sound the most appealing. But we have a little history to enjoy. And if we're careful we can play with some of the instruments if you know what you're doing. Special privileges for being so charming." She also grins and waves to Heathen, "Great. We'll hold our breath waiting. Well...maybe not Angie and Mikael, but the rest of us."

Part 1 As the music begins a slow build, the mirrored backdrop is uncovered by Mikael. They're Lightly painted at the top and bottom are images of a forest setting, a small town painted at the very edge on the first panel, and a small cottage on the very last.

Asheton entering from the village, dressed in dark red leathers with a bright red hooded cape, a billowing white shirt and a thick red choker. His movements measured, precise, and graceful. Each step in time with the music.

Owoooooooo!

Red eyes appear in the mirror, just ahead of Asheton. Appearing on the path before him. A very faint reflection drawing the audiences eyes to where Heath has appeared in front, amidst the forest scene, dressed in black leathers, and with a small grey cape.

Who's that I see walkin' in these woods?

Why, it's Little Red Riding Hood

Hey there Little Red Riding Hood

You sure are looking good

You're everything a big bad wolf could want

Listen to me

Little Red Riding Hood

I don't think little big girls should

Go walking in these spooky old woods alone

Their steps in time, 'Little Red' keeping out of reach of 'Big Bad', his long limber legs dancing easily out of reach of the slower, and comparatively lumbering 'wolf'.

Owoooooooo!

Jolene was not ready to play hostess without knowing the lineup at all and smiles at Arianna, "I may need the que cards to read from this evening as I do not know what your plans for this evening are Arianna, but as the evenings performances begin she simple takes up a place to watch Asheton and Heathen perform."

Mikael chuckles again at Arianna before his attention turns to Heathen and Asheton's performance and he plays his part in it, but stays well out of the limelight. Arianna replies to Jolene, "I was just offering in case the Whip has some business to take care of. Otherwise, no need to worry." She smiles and then settles back to see the show starting up. And she watches with some fascinated interest at the wolf and not-so-little Red Riding Hood.

part 2

And suddenly, the balance shifts. The Wolf's leap toward the cottage cutting off the escape of Red. Closer, and closer, and closer.. his hand reaching out to admire Red's pretty face, and closer still until they are just short of touching. Each leg in step as they're face to face, Red backing away from the aggressive wolf.

What big eyes you have

The kind of eyes that drive wolves mad

So just to see that you don't get chased

I think I ought to walk with you for a ways

What full lips you have

They're sure to lure someone bad

It seems as though the Wolf attempts a kiss, but Red regains his footing, twisting away from the Wolf with a flourishing spin, dancing again toward the cottage...

So until you get to grandma's place

I think you ought to walk with me and be safe

I'm gonna keep my sheep suit on

Until I'm sure that you've been shown

That I can be trusted walking with you alone

Owoooooooo!

Little Red Riding Hood

I'd like to hold you if I could

But you might think I'm a big bad wolf so I won't

Owoooooooo!

Red once more has the advantage, twisting nimbly out of the grasp of the Wolf again and again. The Wolf not again able to get so close, Red not letting himself ge so cornered again.

What a big heart I have

The better to love you with

Little Red Riding Hood

Even bad wolves can be good

I'll try to be satisfied just to walk close by your side

Maybe you'll see things my way before we get to grandma's place

Little Red Riding Hood

You sure are looking good

You're everything that a big bad wolf could want

Owooooooo I mean baaaaaa!

The red eyes fade, and fade. And the Wolf dances to the side, protective, and on guard for other wolves coming from the forest beside them. But each step brings him closer. Closer. Until each timed step is like old friends, moving in time, laughing..

Baaa?

Baa

And then the sound of a laughing Vincent Price as the Wolf makes his move. A grab, and a spin. Both capes released and sent flying toward the crowd. An actual wolf has his jaws around Asheton's throat, and is quickly dragging him off into the 'woods', slipping between two of the mirrors and gone.

fin

Arianna takes a few moments to get back to reality after the dance ends, blinking herself back into thoughts. She then flashes a grin and lifts her hands to clap, "Oh, that was a lovely bit of fun. Such a sneaky sheep."

Mikael applauds loudly before he covers the mirros. He has a bright smile on his face as he gives a thumbs up to Heathen and Asheton backstage.

Tiva Little Owl is wide eyed during the performance. Probably not used to performances like this. She looks confused during the performance and whispers something to Jolene. At its close she claps with the rest. Was that part of the act? Did someone just attack Asheton?

Arriving a bit late, traffic wouldn't you know it, Katharina finally enters. Just as the performance is happening, so she waits toward the back to watch.

Jolene smiles at the performance, clearly amused as much by it, as she is at Tiva's question. "It would seem so, Tiva." She speaks softly as she claps for her friends. "Well done!! Very well done!"

So the lower floor lights are on tonight in the museum, after the usual hours. Probably not a lot of traffic around here to notice the extra activity as people arrive for the VIP fundraiser club's meeting. So it looks open enough. There's several people hanging around as some large mirrors are getting taken down. Heathen and Asheton may be in costumes still.

Arianna turns from the performance now done to head over to give Katharina a curtsy and a smile, "Oh, welcome, Duchess. So nice of you to drop in. Please do feel free to mingle or have a look around. If you have an inclination to play with an instrument, let me know and we can take it down." And Tomoko's arrival gets a friendly smiel and greeting too, "Oh, hey, come on in and have a look around."

Heathen does step back out. His faded, see through reflection beside Asheton in the uncovered mirrors betraying his Clan to anyone that didn't already know. Still dressed in the leathers, to pick up the capes.

Katharina has that warm smile of hers, and returns the curtsy to Arianna. "Thank you for playing such kind hostess. I shall do just that. It has been too long."

Tomoko arrives fashionably late, looking as beautiful and stylish as ever. She lifts a hand and wiggles her fingers as she gives everyone a wave, "Bon Soir. Looks like a wonderful gathering tonight."

Asheton is apparently still in the back changing back into his usual clothes

Madeline slips in a bit more quietly and smiles, lookign first for the hostesses

So the lower floor lights are on tonight in the museum, after the usual hours. Probably not a lot of traffic around here to notice the extra activity as people arrive for the VIP fundraiser club's meeting. So it looks open enough. There's several people hanging around as some large mirrors are getting taken down. Heathen and Asheton may be in costumes still.

Arianna was recently greeting Katharina and Tomoko and trying to keep an eye on entering...people are probably still gathered around the lobby anyway...so with Madeline's arrival she heads over to give her a curtsy as well with a, "Good evening, Primogen. I'm glad you could make it. Please, feel free to have a look around. Let me know if you want to play with the instruments or anything."

Madeline inclines her golden head to Arianna and smiles brightly "bon soir Arianna, it looks lovely. I do apologize for my tardiness" she says "ah yes thank you very much"

Angie sees Madeline arrive so she moves over to stand near her

Heathen is still in costume, with both hooded capes over his arm. Giving Madeline a kiss on the cheek with a twinkle in his eye. "Ah, you missed it."

Asheton is in the back changing into normal clothing

Madeline holds out her hand to Angie and kisses the girl's cheek then smiles brightly and returns Heathen's kiss "I did, and I am heartbroken for it, please do forgive me" she looks about for Asheton too and then lifts her free hand to Katharina

Jolene walks quietly around the museum between performances to check out some of the instruments, and history surrounding them, her hands held behind her back as she does. This is her first time here, and she is very curious at some pieces she has not seen before.

Katharina aahs when she sees Madeline. "My friend, so good to see you. Seems we were both a bit tardy, but here now to make up for it. How are you?" She raises a hand to her and waits for an appropriate time to offer a more friendly greeting with a kiss to the cheek.

Mikael comes out from backstage after securing the various equipment and smiles as he notices the newest arrivals. He gives a bow to both Katharina and Madeline before he moves over to stand near Heathen.

Madeline smiles brightly and leans over to kiss Katharina's cheek "bon soir mon ami, it is always so lovely to see you no matter the reason" then nods "Very well thank you, this is beautiful, I can't believe I've not been here before" she says, still holding Angie's hand as she waves to Mikael

Arianna digs out some keys to twirl around a finger as she remarks, "The museum is by a trade organization for musical instrument manufacturers. So rather on the commercial side. But there's still some interesting bits of history to pick up on. Not just having a couple of guitars from The Beetles and Elvis." She stops twirling the keys and lightly tosses them Mikael's way as she adds, "Though as some point I'm going to have to follow through on the vague fundraising promises rather than just rely on my charm. I do think it has value for encouraging musical interests. They do things with schoolchildren, for instance."

Asheton soon emerges, dressed back in his normal clothing and searches out heathen.

Heathen wraps an arm around Asheton's waist, hugging him tight, as if afraid he'll run off, as they examine the items on display.

Madeline is keeping an eye out for Jolene but when Asheton approaches she gives him a warm smile "bon soir Monseiur, I am so sorry to have missed your performance, I have no doubt it was brilliant"

Mikael moves over to one of the cases where several guitar are displayed, and carefully opens it. He glances to the group "Anyone wish to see one of these first?"

Katharina agrees with Madeline, "It is a beautiful place." She says to Arianna, "If funds are needed to help out here, I'd love to support more arts education. It fits right in with the purpose of my school."

Jolene could easily get lost in the museum and the history after working in the Crown, and helping Madeline, but she is soon meandering her way back toward the gathering and smiles warmly at Madeline, and the rest of her friends and family, and smiles at Mikael's offer, not interrupting her greeting to Asheton at the moment. She also offers a smile toward the new faces that have arrived.

Tomoko brushes a couple of fingers through her hair as she looks around, "Encouraging musical interest does seem like a good thing. Everyone needs a little music in their life after all." Oleksiy arrives a little later than he wanted to be. Stepping inside he pauses to look around and searches for someone. As soon as he See's Katharina he will start making his way over to her first. Asheton nods to Madeline, smiling warmly "Good evening. I'm sorry you missed it as well" he assures.

Angie winks to Madeline and smiles "I am well, how are you?" She glances to the others then to the door before looking back to the group

Arianna doesn't take long before giving in to temptation and saunters around to joining Mikael with a grin to reply, "Well, I don't mind setting an example for how to embarass myself playing with a fun toy." Over where Mikael is picking up some of the guitars on display. There's a few in various areas as they changed over time.

Katharina knows when her husband is around, and it does not take but a second for her to turn and move toward him, reaching out her hand for his. "My love, I am so glad you could join us. I hope you did not leave too much work to get here."

Mikael motions to the guitars in the case, pointing to one in particular as he glances back to Arianna, "Such as the Baroque Guitar. This one is particularly rare and in beautiful condition." Oleksiy bows over Katharina's hand, with surprising grace and old world formality. "Mhy Love, I am sorry that my work kept me so long." he takes her hand in his and smiles "I hope I am not too late. " the smile on his face open and genuine, something rarely seen from the sheriff.

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/505307

Arianna gets distracted a bit admiring the guitar Mikael is pointing to. "Ooh, yes, that's gorgeous. I sure don't trust my skills with it. Want to show us a few notes?"

Madeline smiles at Asheton and Heathen "Well I shall have to hope a repeat performance might be forthcoming at some point in the future" she says before lifitng a hand to Jolene when she sees the Rose. Smiling fondly at Angie "Surrounded by such beauty how else could i be but wonderful cheri" she winks

Katharina smiles with a bit of a blush. She squeezes his hand, since doing too much in public would just be beyond bad etiquette! "You are just in time. I missed most of the first performance myself. Who knwos what they have planned tonight still."

Oleksiy moves to holds Katharina's hand on his arm, placing his other hand over hers as he walks with her, not hurrying "I have heard that these party's have the most wonderful entertainment" he agrees. He smiles to Madeline and nods to her "I hope that you do not mind my arrival to accompany my lovely wife."

Heathen sets a hand on Asheton's chest. "Asheton here is just wonderful at the choreography, and makes for a wonderful partner."

Asheton smiles and shakes his head "I just arranged what he said he wanted" he assures

Mikael smiles brightly and nods, "If another does not wish it I would be honored."

Madeline smiles "That is what an amazing choreographer does monseiur, take the dream and make it real" she says, looking over to Katharina and Olek with a smile and inclination of her head

Arianna smiles to Mikael, "I do believe we're scarce on musicians around here. So, please do." She shrugs lightly, "I know how to play if you want to jam, but this is a tough crowd to be merely basically competent with." She adds a wink to him and then adds, "I do need to go make a quick suggestion to the eminences. But background music is a good thing."

Tomoko lifts a hand and covers her mouth as she giggles, "It is true, that it can be hard to compete if you are up against someone who has been practicing for hundreds of years and such. Though playing a rare instrument no one knows might help a person to stand out."

Angie smiles to Mikael "Please play, I love to hear your music my friend"

Katharina oos, "It looks like there may be some demonstration. I so wish I had worked on learning an instrument all these years." She tugs on Olek's hand to come with her closer to hear.

Mikael bows his head to Arianna, "Oui, I can provide you with background music." With a smile to Angie he nods and carefully moves to sit down with the guitar, his long fingers caressing it before he begins to play an instrumental soflty on it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44E8euQrngU

Oleksiy follows Katharina's lead, not needing too much tugging. "You still have plenty of time. What instrument do you want to learn?" he asks as they move into position to observe and listen.

Jolene gently reaches out to Madeline's hand and smiles at her offering a soft kiss to each of her cheeks, without interrupting the flow of conversation this evening and speaking very softly to her. "Good Evening, Madeline." As Mikael begins to play, she gently wraps her arm around Madelines and smiles at her, and back to Mikael, letting herself become lost in the beautiful music that he plays this evening.

Madeline leans forward to meet Jolene and returns each kiss "bon soir mon cher" she says lovingly and then has Jolene upon one arm and Angie on the opposite side, looking quite happy as Mikael plays

Heathen gives Ashe a kiss goodnight before he slips off and back to Prospect, and then listens to Mikael play

Arianna smiles at Mikael and starts to head away. But, oh good, the sound of the guitar is drawing some interest so she doesn't have to go far. Rather, when Katharina and Oleksiy head over she can remark, "I'm thinking of trying to arrange some actual fundraising concerts around here to draw some interest. More going on is something Duke Wade encourages too." She gets an annoyed look and adds, "As an industry showcase thing you'd think the actual businesses could fund it, but no." Brightening back up she goes on, "So while it's a handy place if we want to hang out with Roses, if anyone wants to play at concerts with me, that would be great. Or just look forward to something going on. I figure it's one way to find and encourage new talent."

Katharina offers, "I have an alumni of the school that was on that American Idol program. I could see about if he would come an perform, if that would be of help?"

Heathen glances toward where he had done his performance.. "I think using mirrors, faded reflections, obfuscate, and protean would not be a proper performance in a fundraiser..."

Madeline sighs happily at the music and the company then looks to Arianna "I am becoming more skilled with the piano but it is not exactly my forte. I am happy to support any concert you give however Arianna" then nods to both Katharina's and Heathen's comments

Oleksiy looks to Heathen and smiles a little "I think we have similar problems there." he doesnt go into details, but then smiles to Katharina

Jolene offers with a smile to Arianna, "I would love to offer support to help you here as well, Arianna. There is not enough funding for the arts and it is something I am certain that the Foundation would be happy to get behind as well. As well as a personal donations. I was recently speaking with a Gentlemen recently for the Museum, and he is considering helping to run a Chinese themed performance there, It would be nice to see if your museum could offer some unusual instruments to be on display at the same time?"

Heathen rubs his chin a moment, "Like some weird tribal things?" he asks of Jolene

Arianna perks up at Katharina's offer and remarks, "Oh, yes, a name people would recognize would be a real helpful draw. I was trying to think of themes to play with. But a name to go with and then draw in some other local talent to make an event of it seems a good way to raise a little awareness and some extra cash for the event...and justify my little VIP club." She also adds a smile and a nod to Madeline, "I might could use your help to publicize properly." She also adds a thoughtful look to Jolene to consider, "I don't need to push for anything big, I don't think. Just some modest goals. But a tie to your foundation, helping out, maybe contacts finding musicians and the like, would be helpful, I'm sure."

Mikael glances over at Heathen at his remark, "There are some drums and other early more crude instruments but they actually sound very nice."

Arianna also hmms to Jolene and adds, "Oh, and for that, it might be possible. That's more of a stretch. They do have special displays every several months. Usually planned ahead. But I expect I could convince them to manage something."

Madeline winks to Arianna "The media and I are old friends Mademoiselle, simply let me know what you need and when"

Jolene smiles at the question and nods to Heathen and nods to Arianna, and then offers a light amused laugh of delight, as Mikael chimes in, "That would be wonderful, "Or simply plan it around the same time that they offer their display? So they do not have to do anything out of the ordinary, unless you think you can convince them to do so?"

Katharina lights up, and nods, "I'll get my people to make contact with him and see about scheduling something. Get some options. I'll be in touch."

Tomoko grins as she rests a hand on her hip, "Well if you need someone famous to help out, I don't mind helping out now and then. Well I am not really that famous, but I have a few million followers online."

Arianna remarks to Jolene, "Well, I can certainly be very persuasive. If there's some tie to someone being able to demonstrate them or a small concert or some such I should think it would be easy enough. The trick would be getting the instruments, if that fellow doesn't have his own collection. I suppose we could check with Chinatown. Cedric has ties there, so we could probably link something up." Then she grins and adds a small curtsy to Katharina's offer. Followed by a curious look to Tomoko, "Well, if many are local that's another way to get some word out, sure."

Katharina hmms then speaks to Tomoko, "Using internet ties to get the word out to people is an excellent use of emerging media. Miss, I'm not sure we have officially met. I am Duchess Katharina Elisabeta Maria von Starhemberg of Clan Toreador, Prince of Idyllwild, Pine Cove and the Fern Valley, childe of Arianne of Esztergom, formerly of Balgrad, Transylvania. And you are?"

Madeline kisses jolene's temple then turns to kiss Angie's "it grows early my loves"

Oleksiy stands quietly next to Katharina now, he seems lost in thought, absently listening to what goes on around him.

Heathen offers Madeline his arm. "Mind an escort out?"

Madeline smiles fondly at Heathen "certainly" before lifting a hand to the hostesses "Thank you agian, this was wonderful. Do let me know how I might help"

Angie smiles to Madeline and bows her head respectively, whispering in her ear

Arianna waves back to Madeline with a, "Good night!" for her and Heathen.

Katharina awws, and offers a hand as Madeline passes. "Have a good night and safe travels."

Angie moves a bit closer to Mikael, watching the introductions. She offers a friendly smile to him Tomoko hands dip to her side as she gives a curtsy, "A pleasure to make your acquaintance. I am Tomoko Ito of the Toreador." She doesn't need any fancy titles as she is sure everyone is already aware of her great beauty. "I hope you are enjoying the evening tonight?"

Mikael looks up at Angie and smiles warmly to her although his eyes all but shut afterwards. It seems his concentration has emersed him in the music enough that he is almost lost within it, his fingers not needing his eyes to find their way over the strings.

Jolene looks down at the all to familar buzzing in her pocket it is her notice from the hospital, offering a soft sigh. "MY apologies Arianna, I do want to speak about this again soon, and work out arrangements, but I must head to the hospital. Good night Beatiful Roses, and our Honorary Thorns." She grins at Oleksiy and Mikael teasingly.

Oleksiy looks to Katharina and offers "It seems that the Party is breaking up.. did you wish to retire, Love?"

Arianna gets distracted for a bit, between the introductions and the distractingly lovely music. She gets a belated wave after Jolene making her exit too.

Katharina bows her head to Tomoko. "Aah, I have heard the name from the records shared at my Elysium. I've seen the Scourge's videos, even heard students at the Arts Academy speak of them. It sounds like you are an up and comer, and I do wish you luck with it." She listens to Oleksiy, and nods. "It does seem like many are in need to go, and I should go send some messages before we retire for the day. "

Arianna remarks after Katharina's response to Tomoko with a smile, "More reason, I think, we should try to get together more often for some of these casual events." Then a curtsy to Katharina again to tell her, "Thankyou for coming, Your Grace."

Tomoko lifts a hand and rests it against her own cheek, "Oh are there videos?" She lifts a hand and waves and blow some kisses to all the people who seem to be leaving, before focusing back on Katharina. "I do hope I might get a chance to speak with you again in the near future."

Mikael finishes off the instrumental piece and keeps his eyes closed for a few moments as the last strains of it echo in his mind. He opens then as he hears of the ones leaving and glances around to those who remain. Then he very carefully replaces the guitar in its case.

Katharina nods, "As do I with you, as I do with the other Roses, and those of the Imperium. Good night, one and all. Thank you again, Arianna, for being such a lovely hostess."

Oleksiy nods to Arianna politely, and, when Katharina seems to be done, he turns with her to escort her out.

Angie applauds for Mikael when he finishes the piece. "Beautiful Mikael...just beautiful"

Arianna turns back after Katharina and Oleksiy have headed out to head over near Mikael again to agree with the compliments, "Lovely, Mikael. Thanks for the music. Your interest in the instruments is a delight to watch."

Tomoko waits for the music to come to an end and claps. "I should probably be heading out as well. I had a lovely time though."

Mikael turns and hands the keys back to Arianna, "Merci for allowing me the opportunity to do so, Mademoiselle. It is a very rare thing to even be allowed to touch such an instrument, much less play upon it. I find this entire museum fascinating." He gives a bow to Angie and Tomoko, "Merci, Mesdemoiselles." He smiles then, "I hope that you all find the rest of your eve well."

Arianna remarks to Mikael with a grin, "We'll just have to find you some more opportunities." Then to Tomoko she adds, "I'm glad you could drop by. Feel free to visit here in Carlsbad. There just aren't enough Roses around here to play with."

Tomoko waves and blow kisses as she turns to head out, "I am will be sure to come visit"

Angie glances to Mikael "Might I walk out with you?" She looks to Arianna "Thank you for holding this event, it was wonderful" Her eyes shift to Tomoko as she leaves, pursing her lips Mikael nods to Arianna, "That would be wonderful." He nods then to Angie, offering his arm to her, "Of course. As well as a ride back to Prospect if you wish. Although I had intended to stop at a local restaurant to pick up a bite to eat first."

Arianna takes time to see the last poeple out to wish, "Good night to you both. I'll see you around, I'm sure." Then a little cleanup before getting on to some Sheriffy things.

Angie opens the main doors and heads out toward the parking lot.