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It's Curtains Mods ([personal profile] stagemanagers) wrote in [community profile] itscurtains2016-10-10 11:53 am
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OVERTURE

You wake up, and realize you don’t remember how you got here.

This bed is soft and warm, but it’s certainly not yours. And the room is unfamiliar - unless perhaps you’re an actor, seeing as it looks almost exactly like every dressing room in the world. It's not quite large enough to fit the bed and trunk comfortably alongside the vanity, but it what it lacks in open space, it makes up for in coziness. This could be something you’ve seen in a movie, or dreamed about experiencing one day. But whatever the case, you aren’t supposed to be here.

There’s a silver key resting on your vanity, along with a thin program booklet. The cover - where the name of the show would usually be - is blank, but if you flip through it, you’ll find some startlingly familiar information. Maybe a few familiar faces as well…

The hallway outside is narrow and poorly-lit, lined with star-studded doors. But if you make your way past them and out into the lobby, you’ll find something entirely different: an elegant, refined opera house. Crystal chandeliers glitter overhead, and the red carpet is perfect for putting on a show. A large clock on the northern wall marks the time, though with the windows shuttered and locked it's difficult to tell whether it's morning or night. There’s also some framed information pinned up that you might find helpful. If you explore further into the adjoining wings, in fact, you'll see there's an identical copy in every room.

There’s also two sets of double-doors in the lobby: one leading back the way you came, deeper into the Opera House, and one leading out. For the moment, neither of them will open.

It looks like you’re stuck. But hey - at least you aren’t alone.
dontfeedplants: (My future's starting)

[personal profile] dontfeedplants 2016-10-11 09:06 pm (UTC)(link)
[Wow, this music is actually pretty moving. As he listens to it, he soon finds himself singing.]

Loneliness
Takes the romance out of falling stars
Fills the wishing wells and fills the bars
Run and hide the scars of loneliness

Loneliness
Makes the winter's night seem twice as long
Makes the summer sunlight much too strong
Nothin's really wrong
It's only loneliness

So stay awhile
We both have stories that are hungry to be told
Your eyes are warm but I can feel your hands are cold
Still they're nice to hold
It only takes a simple yes
The time we spend leaves that much less for

Loneliness<
Like a love song or an old cliche
Has its hideouts but it's never far away
Look around you've found
It's only loneliness

So stay awhile
We've worn the night away and now it's almost done
If you could stay a bit of breakfast might be fun
It's too much work for one
And though it's just a simple guess
We're stronger now we've made the best of

Loneliness
Waits in silence while the shadows grow
Waits and wonders if it's finally time to go
The yes in our hello said no to
Loneliness
dontfeedplants: (What am I saying?)

[personal profile] dontfeedplants 2016-10-11 09:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Wow, there's a lot of royalty here... [It honestly makes it more glaring to Seymour that he has zero business here.

He looks at the booklet and frowns at his entry.]


You're right. I don't think I'm that easily manipulated...
dontfeedplants: (You know the book doesn't lie)

[personal profile] dontfeedplants 2016-10-11 09:12 pm (UTC)(link)
[Seymour was about to check the storage closet himself for anything useful when he overhears Javert.]

It's weird. It seems like they put a lot of money into this. We can't be here for ransom, can we?
blackstache: (015)

ya'll like jesus christ superstar, right

[personal profile] blackstache 2016-10-11 09:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, boo hoo! He's whining about being called boy, when he most certainly does not carry himself like a man! There is nothing but bad form here! He's missing his sword, he's missing his spirit, he's certainly done nothing to justify the title! He's no pirate king, he's nothing but the king of a great fat ruse! He's nothing compared to I, Captain Hook, the true pirate king!

[The melody comes in slow at first, with a gentle piano to underscore the tension.]

Of course, everybody deserves a fair shot! So, hit me with it!

Mr. King, I am overjoyed
To meet you face to face
You say you have quite a name
All around the place

Master of the seas
Sailing 'round like a bloke
An impressive reputation...
Unless it's all a joke~


[The music suddenly becomes bouncy, as Captain Hook dances about, singing and taunting.]

So you are the King
You're the great Pirate King
Show me what great pirates do
Let's see how you lead your crew

That's all you need do
And I'll concede to you
C'mon, king of this ruse

Kingy, you just won't believe
The hit you've made around here
You are all I think about
You are the wonder of the year

Oh, what a pity
If it's all a lie
Still I'm sure that you can rock
The cynics if you try

So you are the King
You're the great Pirate King
Don't leave me chomping at the bit
Unless you wanna up and quit

If you prove you're all that
Then I'll eat my own hat
C'mon, king of this ruse

I only ask what I'd ask any superstar
What is it that you have got
That puts you where you are?

I am waiting, yes, I'm a captive fan
I'm dying to be shown
That you are not just any man

So if you are the King
Yes, the great Pirate King
Prove your title, draw your sword

Or else you'll leave me rather bored
Or has something gone wrong?
Why do you take so long?
Come on, king of this ruse

Hey, aren't you scared of me, King?
Mr. False Pirate King
You're a joke, you're a buffoon
It's my title and you're a goon

Just go away
You've got nothing to say
Get out, you king of the,
Get out, you king of the,
Get out, you king of this ruse


You, the pirate king? Hah! You're going to have do better than that, boy!
aflatouttahell: (06)

[personal profile] aflatouttahell 2016-10-11 09:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Lilith? [She thinks for a moment. That sounds... she's pretty sure there's a noble named that? But can the nobles have kids?] I can't say I know her personally, but I don't get out very much.

... Maybe we are still somewhere in Hell, then.
dieformymusic: (Swoops)

[personal profile] dieformymusic 2016-10-11 09:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[And you treat him decently and not like dirt so he actually likes you.

His eye widens. Maybe he wasn't so out there for thinking someone had put them in this after all.

He opened the pamphlet again. Who was it?]
dontfeedplants: (By and by)

A

[personal profile] dontfeedplants 2016-10-11 09:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[Seymour himself was naturally drawn to the kitchen as well. A few of the appliances he recognized but all and all this room looked almost like something out of a sci fi movie... almost, at least.

Although he can't help but notice how this guy seemed especially fascinated by the fridge. It's kind of worrying actually.]


Have... you never seen a refrigerator before?
lifegoalsorwifegoals: (❣ 'cause you're really my dearest friend)

[personal profile] lifegoalsorwifegoals 2016-10-11 09:26 pm (UTC)(link)
You certainly are an unexpected person, then, Pirate King-san. [She giggles. What a silly pose, what a remarkably dumb man.]
sunshineprincess: (♠ Oh oh oh oh)

[personal profile] sunshineprincess 2016-10-11 09:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah! Red roses mean you love her!
dontfeedplants: (My future's starting)

[personal profile] dontfeedplants 2016-10-11 09:32 pm (UTC)(link)
They gave us rooms too.

[Nice rooms, even.]

... What do they want with us anyway?
sunshineprincess: (♥ There's something in the air)

[personal profile] sunshineprincess 2016-10-11 09:33 pm (UTC)(link)
So... You're not going to try and temot anyone here?
sunshineprincess: (♠ Leads you)

[personal profile] sunshineprincess 2016-10-11 09:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Are they all as delightful as you?

[Please say yes.]
dontfeedplants: (What am I saying?)

[personal profile] dontfeedplants 2016-10-11 09:36 pm (UTC)(link)
You know, it keeps food cold. There's also a kind that keeps flowers cool.

[Seymour you said yourself that she probably didn't know what refrigerators are.]

Me too. They... they can't block us from the outside forever, can they?
dontfeedplants: (And gee my bank account will thrive)

[personal profile] dontfeedplants 2016-10-11 09:39 pm (UTC)(link)
S-sorry, Twoey is what I call Audrey II sometimes. I'm just a florist.

[He takes out his booklet and shows The Pirate King his profile, pointing to the plant in it.]

But it's a really neat plant. I don't know exactly what kind of breed it is, though. I think it's some strange mutation of the venus flytrap.
dontfeedplants: (Stick with that plant)

[personal profile] dontfeedplants 2016-10-11 09:41 pm (UTC)(link)
... Did something happen to your parents?

[Seymour you can't just ask that.]
sunshineprincess: (♥ Life is way too short)

[personal profile] sunshineprincess 2016-10-11 09:42 pm (UTC)(link)
That sounds really convenient! So we wouldn't need ice!

[She sighs softly.]

I hope not. I'll go crazy without sunlight.
dontfeedplants: (I've got to let it)

[personal profile] dontfeedplants 2016-10-11 09:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[Seymour is 100% harmless just believe me.]

Nice to meet you too. [Is that what "well met" means?] But I really wish we hadn't met while we're locked in a building...
Edited 2016-10-11 21:42 (UTC)
dontfeedplants: (My future's starting)

[personal profile] dontfeedplants 2016-10-11 09:46 pm (UTC)(link)
I think people don't do well without sunlight.

[Like plants.]

Surely the person behind this would have some way to let light in?
sunshineprincess: (♥ It's just a matter of time)

[personal profile] sunshineprincess 2016-10-11 09:49 pm (UTC)(link)
They better. Everyone will get all grumpy and mean, like in winter...

[Sads and all.]
dieformymusic: (Coo)

east wing

[personal profile] dieformymusic 2016-10-11 09:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[Thanks to the totally accurate information of one Jean Valjean, Winslow sought out this Billy who is absolutely a doctor and nothing else.

He flutters in like an upset bird when at last he finds him. Winslow double checks. Yep. That's him alright.

Winslow swoops right by the grand piano, almost silently when he appears right by Billy with his finger on his own pamphlet over Billy's picture. This is you, right?]
catliketread: (Default)

[personal profile] catliketread 2016-10-11 10:07 pm (UTC)(link)
[That actually gets a brief round of applause from the Pirate King and he looks very impressed.]

I'll certainly give you that your improvisation skills are top-notch, Captain! Unfortunately, I cannot stand such an insult to my name, and as such...

[In comes some other music and... oh boy, looks like it's time for a retaliation. While dancing and posing dramatically, of course.]

We have swept to glory
My pirate band's name is feared
From the southern tip of England
To the Queen we are endeared

Should you need a name to call me
Only "the Pirate King"
Will do, no other name
Could fortune and favor bring!

Ohhh, ohhh!
The Pirate King my name!

You do not believe I live to
The name I have chosen, but it
Is the name that best suits me
And the profession I best fit!

Should you question my pirate rule
I have only
A few words for you

No other name could do me proud—

The Pirate King is my name!

You do not believe I live to
The name I have chosen, but it
Is the name that best suits me
And the profession I best fit!

You have yet to see all that I can do
With an attitude like that
You will never see it all
In time you may have to eat your hat!

I am a proud leader
Of a proud pirate band
Though they may not be here
To you I will take a stand!

Ohhh, ohhh!
The Pirate King my name!
Ohhh, ohhh!
The Pirate King my name!


And you, sir, will not take this name I've made for myself!
catliketread: (☠ SO STEALTHILY THE PIRATE CREEPS)

[personal profile] catliketread 2016-10-11 10:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[he's so stupid]

Unexpected may as well be my middle name! If I had a proper name to have a middle, of course. But nay, I am the Pirate King!

[it could be "the unexpected pirate king" but that just sounds dumb]
catliketread: (☠ WHILE THE HOUSEHOLD SOUNDLY SLEEPS)

[personal profile] catliketread 2016-10-11 10:12 pm (UTC)(link)
But of course! My crew is the best pirate crew to ever exist! They are wonderful people - and also orphans, as am I - and they will take anyone in with joy! And song. There's a good amount of singing.
catliketread: (☠ WHILE THE HOUSEHOLD SOUNDLY SLEEPS)

[personal profile] catliketread 2016-10-11 10:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Oho, I see! A fascinating plant! And again, do not sell yourself short! You are not "just" a florist! You are Seymour, the florist!

[This is Important, apparently.]
blackstache: (018)

[personal profile] blackstache 2016-10-11 10:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[...wow. Hook blinks.]

It seems, false king, that we are matched lyrically.