19697/Aftermath of a trip

Aftermath of a trip
Date of Scene:	18 December 2024
Location:	X-Mansion living room
Synopsis:	Alison and Jimmy talk about security and some injuries to Dazzler's team when she visited Gotham.
Cast of Characters:	Alison Blaire, Jimmy Hudson

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Alison Blaire has posed:
Alison Blaire carries a cute lil bag over shoulder into the X-Mansion. It's been about a week since she's been back, having traveled to Gotham City for her concert, though she's been delayed by going to the hospital. She herself looks perfectly healthy though but seems tired as she drops the bag and flops onto the couch, "Hey you guys?" she yells, "Hey Tabby! Jimmy!" she lets out again. She yawns and looks a bit too lazy to actually check the kitchen or upstairs for her friends Jimmy or Tabby.

Jimmy Hudson has posed:
A half hour before Alison's arrival: "SHNKT!" Jimmy goes to town on a simulated target the Danger Room generated target. Growlinga nd yelling, he starts to stab at it. Just getting in touch with his skills, honing what's there and improving them (hopefully).

Just before Alison arrives Jimmy is in the kitchen drinking a bottle of water. "Aaahh." Snagging a second bottle, he pops off the cap. Then he starts to drink that bottle when the door opens. That sound isn't exactly foreign. However, that voice stands out.

Jimmy steps out holding the bottle. Wearing a pair of black shorts, matching tanktop, and not much else. Breathing slowly, he raises a brow while peeking in. "Look at what the sirens dragged in. How are you Alison? How is my favorite singer?" he asks the usual questions, the voice and face alit with happiness.

Alison Blaire has posed:
Alison Blaire splays out on the couch and yawns again, "Ohhhhhhh okay I guess, my security manager got shot in the arm though, so that wasn't the best news. Something weird was goin on at my last gig, but at least he's okay," she explains.

"Yeah, we took him to the hospital and he's recovering now," Alison adds. She is wearing a t-shirt and a cool retro jean jacket which she hasn't bothered to take off because she looks tired.

"How have things been over here?" Alison asks him, "How are you?"

Jimmy Hudson has posed:
"I don't want to slow, but I know that just because one 'squad' is quiet doesn't mean the other is," Jimmy even uses the air quotes. His azure colored eyes looking at Alison. "I think everyone's slowing about this time of year, but I know threats are still out there. So, it's not eactly a vacation. It's just a reprieve." Waving a dismissive hand.

"Are you okay?" Jimmy asks, showing his priority in that situation.

"How long will he be in traction?" Jimmy asks the next question. He pauses to think on it. "Your Security -Manager-. Who's running your security? Has that been compormise?" he asks curiously. That's just where his mind goes.

Alison Blaire has posed:
Alison Blaire leans her head back onto the armrest as she's laid out on the couch, "I'm cool," she tells him and nods in the positive, "I'm just disappointed Mike got hurt. He can't move his arm, but at least it's not that serious," she explains.

"Yeah, my security manager, he's always backstage and stuff," Alison explains, but then leans her head up, "Well nobody's running the security really. Hey, do you want to help tell the team what to do? You've done security right? It wouldn't be forever and you could call Mike at home with any serious questions."

Jimmy Hudson has posed:
"That just takes time. Thankfully, he'll heal," that's a curse he doesn't have to deal with. Those blue eyes look at Alison for a moment. Just eeing how exhausted she looks. "I can help you up to your room," Jimmy offers since Alison looks semi-dead on her feet.

"How's the pay?" Jimmy asks honestly. His gaze rests on the singer. Oh, she has his curiousity.

Then he looks outward, just lost in thought. Something comes to him. "How did it happen?" Jimmy asks just piecing it together, slowly. "How big was the venue?" the gears turning as those pieces get set into their proper spots.

Alison Blaire has posed:
Alison Blaire holds her arms out, "I like this couch so much though" she tells him and looks dramatic as he suggests she even move, "What? The pay? You want pay?" she wonders with a mock smirk, "Just kidding. Yeah it's okay, I can text you the details tomorrow if you're really interesting. You are right? Come on, just for a little while," she comments slowly.

"It was at the Iceberg Lounge. I was doing this media thing and it was weird. The place had these questionable security guys that looked like sketchy. Yeah, you know---sketchy. Mike tried to calm this situation backstage when a guy broke in but these sketchy idiots took a shot at him and hit Mike instead."

Jimmy Hudson has posed:
A smirk pulls at Jimmy's lips, "I mean. I might be negotiable. We can talk monetary matters tomorrow," and he just plops down next to her. The attention still on the situation, even if the couch is comfortable.

"Got the means to make uniforms, armbands or something like that? What about the income to take a small hit along the tour?" Jimmy asks her. His eyes rset on her. "How popular are you? Want to take a risk and possibly become more popular?" he asks looking at Ali for a moment or two.

Alison Blaire has posed:
Alison Blaire looks down the couch at Jimmy and eyes him as he invades her couch, then nods simply, "Okay fine, tomorrow," she agrees.

"Yeah we got a whole media department for that crap. I mean, it's not like Rolling Stones big but it's big enough. The one thing we don't have is a fulltime website or patreon team," Alison explains, "What do you mean how popular am I? I'm Dazzler! Come on!" she smirks and laughs at him. She waves him off as if he's being silly.

Jimmy Hudson has posed:
"And that's what I wanted to see," Jimmy says when that emotion pushes forward. Whether it's arrogance, overconfidence or simple confidnece. Alison doesn't back down. It's what Jimmy hoped for.

"Your security team will make a set of either shorts, arm bands, or something like that. It's the pink tour. So go with a pink on black set, a black on pink set and a third set. Maybe white on pink? Your security wears this. If a security team doesn't wear your gods. If they don't want to play ball, then you don't play. You control the security force and you create false scarcity for your act," Jimmy just explains his idea here.

"There will be a venue that says 'No. We're going to do it our way.' So, then you don't play. It'll create some mystery with you. 'Will you play? Will you not?' It'll create a demand, you could possibly get more coin in the post-pink tour. Plus, you'll gain some clout. You'll be seen as a hotter commodity and clubs will be more compliant. Not every place like each other. And no one wants to be the person that messed up a Dazzler show," he grins just letting Dazzler see his vision for a security change.

Alison Blaire has posed:
Alison Blaire smiles and nods along with Jimmy's explanation about his security philosophy, "Pretty cool thinking," she explains, "I like your ideas. Maybe you could tell the team soon what you're thinking? Is that okay? Hey, are you sure you have time to travel and junk? I mean, while Mike's out and stuff?" she asks him. She turns a bit on the couch as she thinks over this situation.

"Yeah Mike used to keep in touch with a team radio for big venues and stuff," Alison explains, "Hopefully I can get security going a little better before we go overseas and junk."

Jimmy Hudson has posed:
"I can do remote learning until the breaks are in swing," Jimmy offers her. That's an idea he has. Those azure blue eyes watching the woman. "I could explain it to the people, yeah. They'll have to take orders. I know it'll be different than what they're used to," Jimmy's more concerned about that dnynamic than anything else. Not everyone responds well to a change in management style.

"I'll do that, too, but just my approach will be different," and he get flashes of his previous missions with the X-Men. He makes some mental notes.

Alison Blaire has posed:
Alison Blaire nods to what Jimmy says, "Okay cool but don't worry, these guys can take direction. They're cool," she explains. She smiles, "Great, I feel better. Thanks Jimmy. I'll tell Mike tomorrow when I go visit him," she explains.

Alison yawns deeply, "I flew to Gotham then I went to the hospital then I flew back today. I'm so tired," she explains and plops her head back down on the armrest.

Jimmy Hudson has posed:
"Happens when people are close," Jimmy's just honest on that front. People may see him as a n intruder. Still, he is happy to help out. "Jet lag's a pain no matter the flight," and he nods to her. Seeing how the head flops. "I'll get you a blnanket in case you pass out." And he sits up going off for a moment find a blanket.