15600/Seems Like Old Shows

Seems Like Old Shows
Date of Scene:	12 August 2023
Location:	Gotham Cable Studios
Synopsis:	Introducing... Butterfly!
Cast of Characters:	Thomas Blake, Megan Gwynn, Michael Hannigan
Tinyplot:	The Count of Monte Cristo

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Thomas Blake has posed:
It is a sunny and breezy day in Gotham. This is mainly due to Thomas Blake outfitting himself and Pixie with ponchos, waterproof boots and heavy duty umbrellas. Gotham City loves screwing with weather apps. At least the poncho hides Megan's lovely and exotic attributes, letting her pass unnoticed. As Thomas, drives his motorcycle up to the entrance to park, a guard waves him through to the staff and artist parking.

He parks, dismounts and picks Megan up off the bike, giving her a warm hug and kiss. Definitely a one foot in the air kiss. "Okay so we're meeting the Producer and head writer for Theme of the Crime, Pete. Rem ind me to send him Rasputin's regards. He was scared to death of Rasputin. You can be scary if you want. I believe Mike was going to come as well, we can negotiate together and get a better deal." He looks around, casing the joint. Old habits.

Megan Gwynn has posed:
Megan Gwynn pouts as she's weighed down in heavy rain gear on a sunny day. "Awwwe why did you convince me to dress like this? I'm Soo hot and my wings are cramped.." but hey hopefully it'll be cooler in side as she grins and hugs Thomas as he sets her down, "Heh, I'm sure he was scared of you too." she grins and winks playfully to him, heading for the door, "Soo guess I gotta make a good impression then huh?"

Michael Hannigan has posed:
Indeed Mother nature likes to be contrary to persons plans but there's a bit of a numbers game involved. Indeed, a number of persons have taken heed of rain warnings only to be disappointed by the bright sun about. But there are others who were given the warnings, politely thanked the one giving the warnings, and promptly tossed out the suggestion.

That was a very lengthy way to say Mike wore a T-shirt. Being that there's a discussion about a gig and the key word of 'contract' involved. Mike did not come alone. Also wearing a Tee is the former rocker turned studio owner and manager, Wade Shaw.

Of the two, Wade is standing. Mike on the other hand, has repurposed a bench in the lounge area as a bit of a bed. One leg propped up and the other leg stretched, Mike's hands are folded together as they rest on his chest while his ballcap is acting to block out the uneeded light from above..It is not as comfortable as a real one but considering the performer's schedule causing for a bit of travel, it will do.

As the door to the lounge area opens, Wade turns his head, seeing Megan and Thomas come in. Giving a smile, he lifts up a hand and waves before checking his watch. "Oh good. We still have a few minutes. Good afternoon, you two. Don't mind the lump on the bench. He had an early flight in."

Thomas Blake has posed:
Thomas Blake nods to Wade in greeting and promptly smacks Mike's feet off the bench to sit down. He shucks the poncho. "Peel the duds, sweetie," he says to Megan. "Say hi to Mike. I think he woke up."

"Still your charming self, Blake," Pete Porter says entering with a grin. He sticks an umbrella in the stands.

"Who... who is this adorable creature? Did he kidnap you honey. Blink S.O.S. I'll help you. Or did you lose a wager? I hope you didn't let this guy deal. Peter Porter, producer and head writer of Them of the Crime. Hello, Wade, Mike."

Megan Gwynn has posed:
Megan Gwynn breathes a bit, pulling off the hot poncho, smiling and waving to Mike and Wade. "Hiiii long time no see!" she grimaces, glancing around, "Don't suppose you have a coat rack or anything? These are not fun to carry.." she smiles bashfully at Peter Porter. "Ohhh Hii..Uh, I'm Megan, Thomas' girlfriend..? Nice to meet you Mr Porter..." she offers him her hand if he will take it.

Michael Hannigan has posed:
As his foot is grabbed, Mike shoots up, hands releasing each other with one balling up into a fist. As the cap is no longer resting on something, it falls away to reveal the musician's face, eyes wide. Seeing Thomas being there, he pauses, "Oh hey Tom." The hand lowers, resting upon the bench as he continues the shift to a proper sitting position. Recovering the ballcap he slides it on to his head. "Hey Meg..."

Wade looks over to Pete as he inquires to the lady's identity and then to Megan as she answers. "Pete, that's Miss Gwynn." He supplies, providing a more professional context for the producer to latch on to. "She's playing Luisa Vampa in Monte Cristo. The smuggler captain."

Thomas Blake has posed:
Pete takes the rain gear from Megan, handing it to a page. He says, "Megan, I would like you to go with this page for make-up, costuming and then a screen test for the lead part of Butterfly: the lone vigilante! Lovely lady of the law!"

"Vigilantes are not the law," Thomas says. However, Megan can see him shooting dollar signs at her with his eyes.

Megan Gwynn has posed:
Megan Gwynn ooohs, eyes widening a bit. "Wooow, do I get to dress up as a butterfly?" she giggles and winks but nods, "Sure thing!" Thomas is given a wink and playful smile before she skips off, having noooo idea what she's getting herself into.

Michael Hannigan has posed:
Usually what gets you money in the industry is what makes you unique." Wade offers up to the departing Megan. "Sounds like the role was made for you." A glance is given to Pete, expression seemingly accusing to pair with that statement.

Mike watches as Megan heads off. Once he's certain she's out of earshot, he looks over to Pete. "Butterfly?"

Thomas Blake has posed:
Thomas Blake says, "You want my girlfriend to be a superhero, ah you did specifically invite her. Perhaps you're looking for an X-chromosome on your cast list? Mike and I are just a way to that."

Pete looks affronted. "If anything this is a win, place, and show move. I have two returning cast members and an engaging young ingenue. And she sings! Anyway, if you recall, you guys were written out of the show when you had a mysterious death, fighting on a burning ship... " Thomas shudders at that. Deja vu.

"Our story arc will introduce a mysterious element that mutates people. A shadowy figure will be zapping people with it. They find Music Master and dose him and he gains the power to influence people with music, like they dance and do what the lyrics suggest. We're going for a darker more adult vibe. Music Master also gets a distinguishing facial feature we are working on. He still has to be recognizable as Nick Drago."

"Thomas asks, "What about me? Do I get dosed with the stuff."

"Nah, you don't need it. Like an explosion and being dumped at sea would kill you. You're a fucking beast."

"Fair. Do I still get input on the scripts?"

"Absolutely. Mike gets to compose his music, working with the writers. We need to use his acting talents more. No more fucking hats!"

Megan Gwynn has posed:
Megan Gwynn returns a few moments later..Well several minutes later given this bizarre outfit. Which is skin tight spandex, pink and magenta leopard spots and mechanical decorations on her iridescent wings. Sturdy pink boots and gloves and a pink helmet. She wriggles and squirms awkwardly. in it. "Err...Is this tooo tight...?"

Michael Hannigan has posed:
Mike's eyes narrow. "What...facial feature?"

"What he means by that is we don't want a repeat of the hat issues from the previous series. The removal of the hats is a good start." Wade interjects, "But we'll need a heads up on what you're planning to do with him BEFORE attempting to film it, and we reserve the right to say 'No' to elements we find to be problematic. Also, the studio will need to understand that Mr. Drago is rather busy so should he agree to any of this, film times will need to be scheduled well in advance and in a manner that accommodates his past and future obligations. As I'm sure you can agree, it is beneficial to this project that he continues with maintaining his brand and cannot be confined to just working on this series."

Wade glances over to Mike, pausing as he sees a distant look upon Mike's face. "Nick?"

Mike blinks, looking over to Wade and then to Pete, "I may need some time to consider matters depending on what is expected. Song writing with extremely narrowed constraints can be a pain."

As Megan comes in wearing...

What?

Mike looks over to Pete, "Darker vibe?"

Thomas Blake has posed:
Pete says, "Merch. Get girls watching!"

Thomas says, "That's my job!" Pete says, "Get guys watching." Thomas says, "I can get... men watching!"
Hisete says, "Imma go with Ms. Gwynn. Anyway this and the redesign of Music Master are still pending. We're working up art and Mike can veto it. We're thinking of a scar on one cheek resembling a musical note. As for the music, we'll use covers unless Mike has a scene that just cries out to him."

Thomas walks around Megan and says, "This... I don't think I can do a scene with her and keep a straight face..." He does a higher pitched voice, trying to imitate Megan and says, "You will not succeed, Catman! Justice will prevail!" He sums it up by stamping his foot.

"Yeah in that get up... she looks like I have to cut the crust off her sandwiches for her. No one will believe she can take me down. And she's way to easy to target in this. And... baby, can you breathe all right?"

"Seriously... what do you think the people in Mutant town will say about this?"

Pete says, a little lamely, "Only 2% of the people in Bushwick have cable."

Megan Gwynn has posed:
Megan Gwynn pouts a bit more, clasping her hands behind her back nervously as she looks down at her costume. "Ummm...I can still be badass, but..It's a bit tight." she adjusts her helmet nervously, grimacing, pointing at Thomas, "You think you can take me for granted, Catman? Don't underestimate...Catterfly!!" and she actually releases some faerie dust - maybe a wee bit too much from her hands..Which might just affect everyone's reality..At least those who it lands on or who inhale it.

Michael Hannigan has posed:
Mike looks over to Pete and then to Megan's outfit then looks over to Wade. The manager sighs, pulling out his phone, "There's got to be darker color schemes than that that fit the Butterfly theme." Wade adds in, "For instance this one's a nice combination of purple and bla-" There's a pause.

"...Huh. Not sure we want to go with 'Swallowtail' for a name..."