>>6154968“Like jail?” You raise an eyebrow.
“You got it, gumshoe. Like jail.” Gregory tried to bite more than he could chew.
“I recall when they called that empty lot <span class="mu-i">‘the place of the eternal rave.’</span> Stuff of legends, I tell you.” Baz has truly been all around the country.
“I wouldn’t mind busting a move or two soon.” Walter wants to properly celebrate.
“This reminds me. Baz, are you interested in helping a new emerging idol agency, perhaps?” You wiggle your eyebrows.
“Ah, I can see why you’re good at charming the ladies…” Gregory puzzles it all together in his mind.
“Kid, love the offer, but do I look like someone in tune with today’s music?” Baz points at his style.
“Boys and girls of all ages appreciate the classics.” Walter brings up.
“I’d love to have your expertise more than anything, Baz. I’m not particularly musically inclined, but someone has to be aside from the talent.” You explain.
“Ain’t that K’s territory nowadays?” Brutus asks. You nod. “Old man, you gotta bring that guy to his knees! If not for the guy who took you out of prison, do it for me, Brutus.”
“...If I accept now, it’d look like I did it for you.” Baz isn’t comfortable agreeing now. He was playing difficult for whatever reason.
“What did you say before? The band does their encore for far less than this?” Walter says.
“I said a ‘mediocre band’ does it. But point taken.” Baz chuckles. “Noon, I’m messing with you. Show me what you got, and I’ll see if I can vibe with it or not. No big promises, I have a pal working in the industry, and I don’t want to stomp his ass without a good project in my hands.”
“Oh, man, you’re gonna love it. Welcome aboard.” You take it as a given. “I’ll put you in contact with my secretary as soon as we’re done here.”
“Is there anything this guy can’t do…?” Gregory sounds exhausted just by listening to your nonsense.
“GOAT doing GOAT things.” Dylan shrugs.
"Dylan, you know I fucked up the Assembly, right? I don't fault you for doing what you thought was right, but they went after my friend, the Judge that's a little girl.” You tell him.
“Nah, you didn’t.” Dylan smiles.
“Yes, I did.” You say.
“Nah, you didn’t.” Dylan continues smiling.
“Y-Yes, I did.” You frown. Is this how Vera feels?!
“Guy is in denial. Someone meaner might bring him to his senses.” Walter advises.
“Someone who could rock his world…” Baz says.
…
Maybe it’s time to bring the cavalry here…
<span class="mu-s">Who do you bring over to force Dylan out of his stupidity loop?</span>
>Mama Bodil.>Vera.>Dossenius.>Dempsey.>Write In.<span class="mu-s">What’s next?</span>
>Talk to the prisoners without a group. (Wigmar, Dunja, and the others.)>Build a group yourself to talk to. (Write In.)>Begin the party proper.>Write In.(The Quye/Dempsey part of the post will appear in the next one!)
