19849/It's an unscheduled meeting

It's an unscheduled meeting
Date of Scene:	11 January 2025
Location:	Dazzler's Music Studio
Synopsis:	Jimmy gives Alison a (late) Christmas gift and asks about her mysterious family.
Cast of Characters:	Jimmy Hudson, Alison Blaire

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Jimmy Hudson has posed:
The first place Jimmy Hudson goes looking is the studio in the Mansion. He takes some sniffs around. Just smelling about. The heightened senses do give him a sense of who was around, how long it's been, maybe what has happened, and similar. The passage of time causes scents to fade. Heavy oils and similar create their own scents that just linger. It's how he can tell someone's fired a gun. All of the gun powder, similar oils, it lingers and the scent is heavy.

If she's not there, Jimmy will head upstairs to the kitchen looking about. A few "Hello's!" waves, hugs and what not are given out as he passes colleagues, students and anyone else he may have a rapport with, which is not many.

"Alison?" he calls out and will trudge upstairs. To some degree it may be like their first meeting around Thanksgiving. Except Jimmy is looking for Alison, instead of Alison for Tabby and she just happened to cross Jimmy's path.

In his hand is a small rectangular present wrapped. It does have an small yet elongated bump on top.

Dressed in a black suit jacket, matching pants and a similar button up, he just keeps up the search. Pausing, he'll stop to fire off a text <Hey. Are you in the Mansion? Santa left in my car for you.>

Alison Blaire has posed:
Alison is just coming in after afternoon meetings and dinner with her business friends. She comes in from the garage, "Yo Tabby!" she lets out and parades down the steps to the basement.

Alison is dressed in her business skirt and her business blouse, and pauses on the stairs as her phone buzz buzzes. She hmms and reads the text. She types and walks, doing two things at once <<I just got in. I'm in the basement. What you mean Santa?>> she typetypes.

Alison pushes open the door to the recording studio and into the control room, where she throws her stuff. She flops onto the couch tiredly.

Jimmy Hudson has posed:
Jimmy goes from upstairs to downstairs, <Santa. Some people call him Father Christmas.> And then he's heading down into the studio before too long. "Well, there is a sight for sore eyes," seeing how she flopped down. "Need a blanket?" Jimmy asks with genuine consider as he looks to her for a moment. "Meetings or Press Release?" he asks thinking something important had her dressing business professional. Jimmy stands there and waiting for a moment.

Alison Blaire has posed:
Alison Blaire chuckles at Jimmy and motions to herself, "Yeah I might need a blankie if I keep sitting here but I got emails to send," she explains, "I think I might have to go to London," she adds.

"What's going on today? Santa huh?" Alison asks and then smirks a bit, "I didn't know we were...exchanging gifts," she mutters.

Jimmy Hudson has posed:
Then he pauses for a moment. "Do you need security?" Jimmy asks about London as he looks back to her for a moment. He will eventually fetch the blanket. A nice simple brown fuzzy blanket, he offers for her.

"Well, like I said, Santa left it in the car. So, I'm trying to do him a solid and take the gift where it's meant to go," he hands her the package for a moment. The thing is in a simple it's dark green with white ribbon. Just simple says "To: Alison From: Santa" on the card.

The gift may fit in a bigger coat pocket overall. The bump in front is very small, hard to pick out what it is before opening it.

Inside the package is a book, "After Dark: The Birth of the Disco Dance Party" by Noel Hankin. "Apparently, it's a book on the birth of disco. How it really came to be from first hand accounts. Santa figured you could read it while touring." The odd little part in front is a thumb drive, "Or listen to it on Audio. The audio book is there. Santa forgot if you were a reader or listener of books."

Alison Blaire has posed:
Alison Blaire nods to what Jimmy says, "Yeah, probably will need security if I can't find out more about these stalker girls. You read Bishop's report right?" she asks him.

"Uh huh, in the car," Alison repeats and shakes her head, "You're embarrassing me."

Alison smiles and looks at the book, "I'll read it on the plane. Or listen to it I guess cause I get dizzy if I read too much," she explains to him, "Thanks Jimmy..." she says slowly.

Jimmy Hudson has posed:
"I'll need to know flight information," Jimmy says about the stalkers and he gives a nod. "I did. I have some theroies there," he gives a soft smile. "But you've had a long day. You should rest a little," he grins at her.

"What? Santa got extra busy and said I'd make a passable elf," he winks.

"Touring can be hard to take your mind off things. So, a good book can help," he smiles. The words come out slow and she has his attention. "You're most welcome Alison.

Alison Blaire has posed:
Alison Blaire nods to what he says and replies, "Right, when the label gives me the info, I'll send it to you. I think Tabs is gonna come too, but I haven't asked her yet," she explains.

Alison smiles and says, "Yeah you're right," she comments, "But ... I didn't get you anything," she explains and grabs her phone, "What do you want? Do you want some new shoes?" she asks and typetypes in her phone.

Jimmy Hudson has posed:
Jimmy nods about Tabs joining. "That's fine. I'll find a way to keep....track of her," he catches himself from using the word "tabs" as a verb.

Then he waves a hand, "I don't need anything I wanted you to know that I thought of you over the Holiday despite being in Canada with family. And yes, I tried to keep an eye out for you on the television," Jimmy just leaves it there.

Alison Blaire has posed:
Alison Blaire looks a little sad as he tells her his comments, "Aww, that's so sweet. You're embarrassing me so much," she explains.

"Okay! Hey!" Alison lets out, "How about a new winter jacket? What size are you?" she asks as she returns to her phone.

Jimmy Hudson has posed:
"Why do you look sad?" Jimmy asks her. Then he sees the embarassing part. "And I'd like you to pick a gift from the heart," he smiles at her. "I'm easily content," and to him it's that simple.

Alison Blaire has posed:
Alison Blaire motions to her, "Cause you're so sweet and I didn't get you anything," she mutters and then shakes her head.

"Fine, we'll have lunch next week and I'll buy," Alison tells him, "Right?" she smiles.

Jimmy Hudson has posed:
"Well, I told you I liked you," Jimmy shakes his head a little bit. "Regardless of that, I wanted you to have something to help keep you sane while on tour. Even if it's just for a few nights," and then he smiles softly.

"It's on you," he smiles at her. Happy to have some time booked with her. "Next winter you're coming to Canada with me. I think you could use some time away from the hustle and bustle. Get a recharge."

Alison Blaire has posed:
Alison Blaire hmms, "To Canada?" she wonders, "That's...a big committment. Canada. Whoa. We better have some more dinners first," she suggests.

Alison smiles and nods as he agrees to the lunch, "Okay good. And thanks for helping with this security thing. Are you free for a meeting with Tabs soon?" she asks him.

Jimmy Hudson has posed:
"I said -Next- winter. It gives time for those dinners to happen," Jimym smiles at her. He was thinking ahead to that, too. also, too many things in motion to even think about suggesting this year.

"I'll be there with bells on," he grins at her softly, happy to help.

Alison Blaire has posed:
Alison Blaire ohs and nods to what he says, "Ohhh next winter? That's some long term planning," she suggests.

"That'll be after our London trip, and I think I'm doing another single. And lots of other stuff!" Alison adds amusedly, "Can you make it?!" she wonders, eyeing him playfully.

Jimmy Hudson has posed:
"You'd kill me if I suggested this winter," Jimmy says in his defense to that. He gives a soft smile to it all.

"I'll be there as long as you need me," he catches that eye. "I think you missed me," he winks and then looks to see where he can sit. "How was the holiday for you?" Jimmy asks.

Alison Blaire has posed:
Alison Blaire rolls her eyes, "How many dinners have we had?" she wonders, "I'm keeping track," she says, fake typing something on her phone amusedly.

"It was good. I saw my Mom. My sister is still in rehab," Alison explains, "But she's okay."

Jimmy Hudson has posed:
"Do you have ratings for each meal?" Jimmy teases and he wonders what she's typing in. He won't ask, but there is an eyebrow raise before sitting next to her.

"Tell me about the family and why is sis in rehab?" he asks trying to gently prod on the latter.

Alison Blaire has posed:
Alison Blaire holds up her phone with a grin and fake types, "Yeah! It's...the ...dinner review app," she says amusedly, making that up.

"Uhh well she's sorta my half sister or whatever from my Mom's other relationship. Don't tell anybody I told you that!" Alison explains, "Well yeah, she drinks a little too much and does these designer drugs ...she used to think were cool. Yeah real cool," she mutters, "Well she's in rehab for all that so hopefully she starts new soon."

Jimmy Hudson has posed:
Jimmy smirks and shakes his head about the app.Then he just listens about the family for a bit. "Your secret is safe with me," and then he pauses hearing everything. There's a visible wince on his face.

"I'm sorry about your sister," he says and is quiet for a moment. "I'm adopted. I never knew my biological mother. I have a good relationship with my adopted parents. They raised me," Jimmy smiles and he looks at her. "That's why I was in Canada. I was visiting the family. My adopted dad," the voice trails a bit. Breathing out, Alison can see him struggle with this one. "Actually lives -here.-"

Alison Blaire has posed:
Alison Blaire frowns a bit as she listens to the story, "Here? In New York?" she wonders, "My Dad's actually a judge. So it's sort of a lecture about my future every time I see him," she explains.

"Where's your Dad live?" Alison wonders, "Upstate maybe?" she wonders.

Jimmy Hudson has posed:
"No. Like here-here. In the mansion, here," Jimmy explains and he just lets that one sit between them. His gaze rests on her as he wonders if she'll start to make guesses.

"What's it like having a judge for a Dad?" he asks wondering how extremely, or harsh, that kind of living had to be. He imagines a lot of strict rules.

Alison Blaire has posed:
"In the mansion?" Alison repeats and wonders at that, then as some of what he says starts making sense, she says, "Ohhhhhh I see, right okay," she mutters, not really carrying the subject on.

"Well it's sorta difficult because he wanted me to be a lawyer," Alison complains and sighs, "Yeah he's actually a good person but he's just stubborn and junk."

Jimmy Hudson has posed:
Jimmy's grateful she drops the subject. However, he says nothing on it and leaves it all there.

"How does he feel about the starlet life?" he asks honestly as he looks to her curiously. Kknowing that his career move is a depature from original plans, hopes, etc.

Alison Blaire has posed:
Alison Blaire hmms, "Well I don't think he likes it obviously," she tells him, as if that's pretty clear, "Anyway," she says, as she suggests changing the subject.

"I guess I'll be seeing you next week. And don't forget about our security meeting," Alison reminds him.

Jimmy Hudson has posed:
Jimmy's eyes furrow as he listens to that. He doesn't get why Dad would be upset over his kid having a bigger paycheck then him.

"I won't. so you're going to pass out?" he aks. A brow raises upward as he looks to Alison with amusement. He would not be upset at that if this happens. Alison does look a little tired.

Alison Blaire has posed:
Alison Blaire streeeeeetches her arms over her head and yawns, "Yes!" she exclaims and then chuckles amusedly, "I haven't even had any shots," she tells him amusedly, maybe alcoholism runs in the family! Not very funny, I know.

"I think I'll be turning in soon Jimmy," Alison explains to him.