20175/Masked Entertainment

Masked Entertainment
Date of Scene:	03 March 2025
Location:	The Dungeon - Hellfire Club
Synopsis:	Shaw hires entertainment for the Mardi Gras party.
Cast of Characters:	Sebastian Shaw, Alison Blaire

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Sebastian Shaw has posed:
The Dungeon is pretty tame this time of night on a Sunday. Most people are done with their deviance for the weekend, and are getting into the right headspace to go back to the 'real world'. Shaw, has no such problem. He can spend as much time as he wants in the Dungeon -- not that he does, this is for a much younger crowd than he is used to -- and it seems tonight he has settled at the bar with a drink. Maybe he's waiting for someone? Whether he is or not, the staff give him a wide berth. They know not to bother the Boss unless he engages with them first.

Alison Blaire has posed:
Alison Blaire arrives at the Hellfire Club for a Sunday appointment and comes into the Dungeon. She maybe isn't here to dance and drink and drink and dance, but still wears a swanky pink and orange dress with white boots, so as to be fashionable. She has hoop earrings to complete the ensemble. She maybe gets directions from one of the staff, and approaches Shaw at the bar. She sits down on a lil stool there and smiles, "Hello Mister Shaw, I'm Alison Blaire," she tells him, "You still have a little time to meet?" she asks.

Sebastian Shaw has posed:
Sebastian Shaw stands up as Alison approaches him. Apparently this is who he was waiting for. He extends a hand as she speaks, and leads her to a stool near him, "I have all the time in the world for you, Ms. Blaire. Thank you for coming on such short notice. I have been..remiss in my duties of late it seems, and had forgotten about this event on our social calendar as I dealt with some other issues. So, now it is a bit of a scramble," he says with a smile, before he asks, "Is there anything you would like to drink? Eat?"

Alison Blaire has posed:
Alison Blaire shifts positions and sits down on another stool near Shaw to say, "It's alright. I'm going to be in town this week so it's not an issue. The event this this week for sure?" she asks and then looks at the bar again as she says, "Oh no, it's alright. I had dinner earlier," she explains.

Sebastian Shaw has posed:
"Yes, the event is on Tuesday, Fat Tuesday. Mardi Gras. I have not yet entirely decided on a theme just yet. It may simply be a celebration of the weird and wild. But, the music for the event is paramount. Jazzy and decadent is what we are looking for." Shaw explains, before he picks up his drink and has a sip, "And, we would like our performers to have a certain...look. Dressed like they are here for a night of hedonism and desire."

Alison Blaire has posed:
Alison Blaire nods slowly to what he says, "Ah I see, The Hellfire Club way. Well, I have been here before and I have many swanky dresses," she explains and then smiles, "And of course we have agreement on the fee? And there are arrangements? Speakers? Microphone?" she asks him. She crosses her legs.

Sebastian Shaw has posed:
"Anything you need, let my staff know and they will acquire it for you. As for the fee, what is your standard rate for a rush job like this?" Shaw asks. It seems money isn't really a major stumbling block for him, as he waits for her to quote her price.

Alison Blaire has posed:
Alison Blaire tells Shaw the fee for her concert appearance including a bit percent for the timing, "If it's not acceptable, perhaps we can do it another time," she says and hmms, shifting in her seat on the stool, uncrossing and recrossing her legs, "You have any special requests? Something upbeat?" she asks.

Sebastian Shaw has posed:
"Add twenty percent to that, and that is acceptable to me." Shaw replies. He is clearly feeling generous with his club's money. This is one of the more profitable nights for the club, right up with Halloween and the Summer Fling, even without the usual cover charge to get in. He shakes his head, "As I said, the theme should be jazzy, classic. Beyond that, it is entirely up to you what you perform for the crowd. Also do not feel obligated to take part in the festivities if you do not wish, you are under no obligation to join us in our revelry."

Alison Blaire has posed:
Alison Blaire raises her brow at his little offer of 20% more and then nods, "Alright, very good," she states and then nods to what he says, "Right, the revelry. Alright, I understand," she explains to him, "Well I probably can't do much drinking on stage singing anyway," she says.

Sebastian Shaw has posed:
"That...is not quite the revelry I mean. The party is an over 21 party. And while there will be some public displays of immodesty...you do not have to take part in that if that is not your desire. We pride ourselves here on pushing the limits, but not crossing into barbarity." Shaw explains, adding, "We will have security readily available to...take care of any issues that could arise. Though, as of yet, that has not happened at one of these parties in all the years I have been running them."

Alison Blaire has posed:
Alison Blaire nods to what he says, "Oh I see what you mean," she explains, "Well security will be welcome. I don't think I want anyone rushing the stage," she explains to him, "Issues? Do you anticipate a rowdy crowd?" she wonders.

Sebastian Shaw has posed:
Sebastian Shaw shakes his head, and finishes off his drink, "No, I do not. But, with the way things are these days, you can never be TOO prepared. As I've said: we have never had a problem. So I do not anticipate there being one now...though..." And here he leans in to whisper something to the woman, before he leans back and adds, "Would you like to come with me to see the stage and the equipment we have for you?" as he stands up.

Alison Blaire has posed:
Alison Blaire hops off the lil stool, "Good, okay let's have a look at the stage and the equipment," she explains, "Then I should probably be going," she explains to him. She looks over at the other parts of the Dungeon then looks back at Shaw in wait for him.