a spectral latte

[showybusiness]

A: Pre-Show

The resent tall, shiny, sexy robot entertainer of the base seems to be chiding a mug on the counter of the dining area. Not in a mean way, no - his tone suggests a firmness, but a firm encouragement. A soft order, perhaps. Not a command, but a hard suggestion.

He stands, bendy robot arms bent, hands on his hips. A power stance. The stance of a businessman, and superstar, used to giving orders.

"This will be a neat little stage trick! I promise!"

B: Show Time!

As they have been doing intermittently (and without total routine, as the pair have been working on other projects), the pair have taken center "stage" of the dining area. Mettaton sings his usual set - campy high energy song, followed by a softer song about being THE BEST, followed by a softer, sad ballad about being locked in a dungeon (???). His co-star, the large, sheet-like ghost of the base, hums a sorrowful, haunting back melody behind him.

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[napstablook]

A

The mug rattled very slightly on the table. "Are you sure?"

Napstablook's face peeked out of it and blinked owlishly. A fun fact about the ghost was that they were actually very large, but they could squish themself down, it seemed! "I guess you'd know... a lot better than me though... hmm..."

This probably would have been cuter with Shyren.


B

The cups had been lined up on the table. Napstablook was rising out of a different one with every sorrowful backing hum, and changing the pitch of their wail as they did so.

They had no idea if this was good. Mettaton seemed to think it was cute, though? He'd know best.

They really just wished they had their tables.

A, of course, nerd

[showybusiness]

"Look how cute you are. We could merchandise this! Pocket Blooky! Blooky mugs! Think of it!"

Mettaton giggled, not unlike the cackling ladies in the animes.

"So many people giving a cute ghost little smooches... and filling them with coffee."

[napstablook]

"I don't know... I mean, I guess you could mechandise it? But wouldn't it be cuter if it was... Shyren... peeking out of a mug...?"

Shyren was much sweeter than they were. And smaller, too - she didn't have to crush herself up. She'd be much cuter in the promos than they would.

But then again, Mettaton did know best.

"... do you want me to try singing some of the lyrics in this...?"

[showybusiness]

"We can have a whole line! You, Shyren, and my butt! It's PERFECT!"

Now he was distracted by the prospect of merchandising. The underground folks would LOVE it! JUST LIKE HIS BUTT-SHAPED OMURICE!

[oneandmikleonly]

[well that is 1. not what he was expecting when he followed the noise into the dining area tonight, but also 2. kind of adorable...?

he's more acquainted with modern music aesthetic now, and this seems to be something a little more sideways from that -- what with the robot and the ghost and the mugs he supposes that makes sense.

it's fascinating, though. he applauds when it's over, very softly.]

[napstablook]

Applause! Napstablook had expected applause, sure, because Mettaton was there. There was a difference, however, between knowing that they had been part of an act that had received applause and actually having been at the forefront of it. It was a little overwhelming.

"Oh... jeez... thanks..."

[showybusiness]

The robot bows, winking and blowing a kiss at his lovely audience.

"Come back soon!"

A

[soulfriend]

[Kazuichi feels like he does a whole lot of walking by rooms and overhearing something interesting going on in them these days, and here it is happening again. At least this time he actually was headed in for food rather than being a completely random bystander. But he pops his head in just as someone stands up, and

and, oh. ohhhh my God holy shit that's a robot

(It's even easier to admire them when they're not people he knows used to be human like a week ago!)

His gasp can be heard across the dining area, which y'know, isn't saying much, since it's not a huge place, but it's still pretty overly dramatic and utterly thrilled.]

Holy shit, you're awesome! W-wait, you're in the middle of somethin'! You're totally in the middle of somethin' . . . but when you're done . . . !

[showybusiness]

[ Mettaton tilted his head, grinning at the stranger. Yes. Yes he is awesome. ]

Oh, no, I have time now, darling. I'm just putting a rare and special ghost in a mug for practice. What can I do for you, handsome?

[soulfriend]

[The flirting might normally catch his attention, but he's so excited at the moment that it goes right over his head. For now. (Also, "putting a rare and special ghost into a mug" is a billion times weirder. When will he ever get used to how fuckin' weird stuff is here?)

Whatever. R O B O T]

I just wanna get a good look at you! Dunno how you feel about showin' off your insides, but I promise I'd be careful if you did! I can put you back together again! Trust me!

. . . You were kiddin' about the ghost thing, right?

[showybusiness]

[ It's not that he's actually flirting - that's just how he talks to everyone. But he's still very pleased with the attention, tossing his hair and leaning against the counter dramatically. The cup ghost is being ignored for now. ]

No. My ghost is my music mixer. But only Dirk is going to be taking a look at my insides - I don't just go around flashing everyone my hard drives!

B

[naughty_nurse]

Having no idea that a show was actually coming, this is all a shock to her, and she's not 100% sure how to handle it. But it is well done, and she can appreciate talent! So when it's all sung and done, she does begin to applaud.

[showybusiness]

The 7 foot towering, leggy robot, all shiny, pink and black, tosses his perfect synthetic hair and bows deeply. And blows little kisses, of course. He's used to not having much of a crowd, but every bit of applause and every eye watching him matters.

"Thank you, darling."

[naughty_nurse]

Started at being spotted - among other obvious things which should startle her SEVEN FEET TALL HOLY - she quickly bows, flustered.

"Th-thank you for performing! It was very nice!"

[showybusiness]

"We're always around! Trying new things, ever week! Come back soon."

[napstablook]

Napstablook, who had been rising out of their final cup, shot back inside it at the sound of the clapping. When they realized what it was, they peeked out again.

"Oh jeez... a fan... this is more Mettaton's thing..."

[naughty_nurse]

... So that's a ghost.

Yep. That is. Definitely a ghost.

"... Uwaaah! I thought it was just special effects!"

[napstablook]

"Oh... oh no..." They'd made someone else cry!! Oh wow, they were really bad at this whole celebrity thing. They glanced around for Mettaton, but he was probably off harassing being kind to another fan. This was on Napstablook.

So they crept out of their cup a little.

"I'm... I'm sorry..."

b

[undyning]

Oh my GOD, will you SHUT UP already you gaudy microwave!!

[ Undyne was trying to eat? Isn't that what you're supposed to do in a dinning area? She didn't order any entertainment to go with her rock sandwich! She adds quickly, not wanting to hurt Napstablook's feelings: ] The ghost can keep playing though. You hear me?!

Keep playing!

[ said... probably more aggressively than she intended, whoops ]

[showybusiness]

[ Hah! It sounds like some angry FOOL with ZERO TASTE IN ANYTHING was yelling. Well, to his ears, booing didn't exist - it was cheering that hadn't matured yet.

So he kept singing. ]

[undyning]

[ Oh, it's ON now! Not one to be deterred, Undyne starts throwing balled-up napkins at him and booing like the classless brute she is. They've been cooped up in this underwater fishbowl for so long, and cabin fever makes Undyne stupid, reckless, and destructive. Cruisin' for a bruisin'. You know, just generally obnoxious.

Feel free to smack her or suspend her from the ceiling or both. It would make her day. ]

[showybusiness]

[ With the grace of an enraged goddess, he can keep singing his wordless tune and turn his gaze to her. The usual pink glow in his eyes has faded slightly, making him look less "alive"; he's mildly irritated, like one would be at a troll or a small child being a brat.

But his gaze moves to Napstablook, then back at Undyne. A challenge. Are you really going to hurt Blooky by being an asshole like this? ]

B: + Rosemary Date

[lightbulbvampire]

[Kanaya is wearing her black and red dress today. With freshly applied jade lipstick, Kanaya is ready to Woo The Girl. Said girl being her matesprite, Rose Lalonde. It's been a while since they had a date, and she did say she would go to one of Mettaton's preformances anyway, so this was the perfect opportunity. Sitting at one of the available tables, Kanaya leans over to Rose.]

Sorry for springing this upon you suddenly. I wanted it to be a surprise for you.

[That and she was a little busy with her rabite genocide. She'll make you a fur coat or something to apologize later.]

[grimdeity]

[ Rose herself is in the strappy prom dress version of her Seer robes, with black lipstick and winged eyeliner as perfect as well... okay, everyday she rocks black lipstick and winged eyeliner but listen it's special when she does it for a date with Kanaya. She slides a hand to rest on Kanaya's. ]

Never fear, it was a lovely surprise-- as any surprise from you would be by default.

[ She would take a fur coat. Does this ocean world have winters? We may soon find out. ]

[showybusiness]

[ Mettaton is deeply touched that Kanaya made her promised appearance extra special - a date! A date with a HUMAN! Oh goodness, she's smoother than he thought. Ever the composed superstar, nothing can distract him from his crooning, accompanied by Napstablook's echoing ghostly backup vocals. It makes the song sound more sorrowful and bittersweet; a love story of one's truelove being sealed away in a dungeon. ]