Jul 9 107 PA - Rubidia flashes the Nightingale

From Chronicles

The Nightingale holds a little bit of a different flavor tonight. There is to be a live performance by Rubidia. At the entrance her poster hangs with the proclamation of the beauty who can not be seen. The doorman looms to collect the cover and hand out a cheap but dark tinted set of sunglasses. "Put them on with the music starts." He instructs but otherwise looks just as unknowing as to why as anyone else. Inside the stage is set with two large speakers of modern make. looking closely one could see a wilks laser industries tag on them. A stand holds a blue electric guitar in classic styling but looking to have modern capabilities. The stage is lit in a deep blue hue and otherwise the club is darker than usual. Soft tunes play in the background.

Leonard is seated at a table, and appears to already be entertained. He is far from alone, as there are a trio of women with him at the table, one of whom is seated upon his lap. This does make his wineglass somewhat more difficult to drink from, but he does not seem to mind in the slightest. Not surprisingly, he is smiling.

Erica is sitting at the same table as Leonard and has a mixed drink in one hand while she talks to Leonard. A wide smile is on her face as she enjoys the club. A woman is also sitting on her lap, but after a moment she taps the woman and motions for her to get up and take a seat herself. "Well that was a lovely trick Leonard. I am sure we can do quite a few fun things with you around." She says with a giggle in her voice before sipping on her drink.

Celaeno makes her way through the Nightingale doors, having a brief exchange with one of the bouncers about her swords before turning around and leaving. After a few minutes she returns, having exchanged the swords for a bemused smirk. Moving toward the bar as if the top of her head were a divining rod, keeping her thumbs hooked in her belts as the skirt moves.

For those that know Sage, her attire may come as a surprise as she typically doesn't wear dresses. A small smile graces her lips as she moves with a relaxed gait. Her hips move slightly in a subdued saunter. Her gaze drifts over the room as makes her way towards the bar until she notices Celaeno in that direction and flags down a waitress instead.

The background music crescendos as it shifts to a more lively beat to announce the performance beginning. With that Rubidia walks out on to the stage. Her expression is somber as she goes right into the first verse of her opening. Her gaze tries to convey great resolve though as she picked a song that would suit. "Sitting in the rain alone; Looking at a place that's gone; Boarding up my memories. But something's drawn me here again, And I can not leave the past alone."

"Thank you," Leonard chuckles to Erica, "and I'm anxious to see what else might be entertaining." With some reluctance, he dismisses the woman from his lap to take whatever other seat she wishes. Sage and her verdant entrace are spotted, and he lifts a hand to wave before the music grows louder. "Oh, it seems the entertainment is coming to us, now." He turns in his seat to better view the stage and listen to the performance.

Erica stirs her drink idly while she glances up at the stage. She watchs Rubidia for a moment as she tries to judge the music. She nods her head slightly to herself as she decides she enjoys the music, before turning back to Leonard. She laughs softly as Leonard dismisses the woman from his lap and she gets up and takes the other woman's place on Leonards lap. "Oh wonderful Sage is here too." She calls out as hse raise her hand to give Sage a welcome wave, if the other woman sees it.

As Rubidia's song gets underway, Celaeno's gaze is drawn to the performer, her smirk retreating to a much softer smile as he begins a slow nursing of her drink at the bar. Eventually, her eyes begin gliding over the crowd, picking out their reactions to the music as it's played. A few in the crowd elicit a much tighter grin, but little else for the moment, save a slow swirl of her drink.

Placing her order with the waitress, Sage notices the waving shortly thereafter. The smile grows a little before she waves back and wanders over to where the two sit down. "Hello." She greets simply before she moves to an empty seat, before quieting back down as a performance is going on.

"I hope that I would never find all the shit I left behind. Now I find the child in me is going to remind me that I can't forget my past for long." Rubidia continues, making her waty to center stage. In the lowl light the glowing blue and red bands of her outfit stand out nicely. SDhe moves freely without a mic in preference for her headset.

Leonard seems to be the designated seat cushion, and his lowering hand from the wave comes to rest absently on Erica's lap. "It's good to see you again, Sage. What do you think of the performance so far?" He splits his attention between the two at his table and the singing, speaking softly. "Either of you have suggestions how it might be improved?" His smile turns mischevious, so it is possible he has an idea or two already in mind.

Erica turns from Sage to offer Leonard a quick grin. "Oh I am sure it could be improved. Maybe with some special effects. Or perhaps some groupies for the singer." She says with a sly grin, before taking a long sip of her cocktail. She gives Sage and Leonard two quick winks before she giggles softly to herself.

Celaeno's drink swirling comes to an end as she throws the rest of it back, placing it oh-so-delicately back on the bar. The developing situation at the corner continues with little noticeable attention as she focuses her attention back on Rubidia, leaning in to listen.

Sage takes the drink from the waitress that brings her drink with a smile and a murmured thank you. She purses her lips briefly at the sound of the singer's voice, "Nice voice so far..." She comments as she glances towards the singer, as she sips from her drink. Then looking back to the other two at the table with a faintly raised brow as a smile takes her lips. "Suppose it could use a little more... mood, perhaps." She suggests before glancing to Erica. "And, perhaps that wouldn't be hard to arrange." She adds before offering a faint shrug before she returns her attention to the drink.

About the club things shift slightly as the music gets even louder and goes into full swing. Particularly all the staff who've neglected putting on their sunglasses yet do so now. "So take a look outside yourself and tell me what you see. I can't believe that you won't see he change in me...!" And with that night goes to day in an instant. The entire club is lit as if the sun was just shifted to center stage. And in a way it has, as Rubidia shines nearly as bright.

Heading into the club comes the familiar (to some) form of Ash, dressed in his going out and relaxing setup. The quick-flex takes a look around and thankfully seems to have come in -after- there was a flash of blinding light and thus, he can see. Ash looks over the tables to see whom is where and what is going on, catching sight of the performer he smiles, "Ahh cool." He says to himself, which is likely drowned out over all the other noises and sounds in the club, "Get to see what all the posters are about." Before he makes his way towards the bar.

"My thoughts, exactly." Leonard nods to the comments at his table, but focuses upon Rubidia and the angst of her lyrics. Perhaps he can improve her mood, and her performance in the process. Everyone should enjoy themselves, afterall. Then again, the mood suddenly brightens, along with the entire room, as the musicienne flashes everyone, in a manner of speaking. This would explain the need for sunglasses, and even then Leonard blinks and startles.

Erica is looking away from Rubidia luckily enough as she starts glowing for some reason. Quickly she reaches for her glasses, as she notices all the staff putting them on, and she puts her sun glasses on quickly enough to only leave her slightly dazzled. "Well that is fucking rude." She comments as she shakes her head slightly trying to get her eyes to adjust back to normal. "Why would a performer want to do that is beyond me, but I guess the music was good enough." She says with another shrug of her shoulders as she glances from Sage to Leonard to see if they are ok.

Celaeno gives a slight hiss at the sudden light - though not quite in true vampire form - grumbling as her eyes readjust. Muttering to herself, she moves to order another drink, turning away to recover her sight.

A mischievous smile comes to her lips as Leonard agrees to her suggestion as Sage realizes the man means to take the initiative. She waits for the result, but gets greeted with a flash of light that causes her to raise her hand first to help block the light as she averts her eyes to keep from getting too blinded by the light. She takes her time to recover from it.

Rubidia's mood is much brighter now, and the initial glare gives away to a powerfully soothing heat about the singer as her song rings ture with positive resolve. "Give me strength to fight the road that's lost in me.. Give me time to heal and build myself a dream. And give me eyes to see the world surrounding me! And give me strength.... To be.. Only me."

<OOC> Rubidia says, "song credit: Give me strength by Dido"

Ok, flare of light lasts longer than just a flash, thankfully Ash's eyes compensate for the glare and the bright shine until it tones itself down but even still he's blinking his wide dark eyes and shaking his head. Even still, that much flare compensation doesn't help much for seeing other things but vague shapes. Finally catching sight of a few others when the light tones down Ash leans against the bar and looks over towards Leonard, Sage, and Erica before he rolls his shoulders in a shrug and then leans over towards the bartender to place an order for a drink once he manages to get the attention of said bartender.

Leonard is possibly the first at his table to recover from the bright light (Bright light!). Now that the room is mogwai-free, his intent to aid the show firms. "Yes, that was a bit harsh. Perhaps the next will be far better..." Something more fitting to the softer glow and otherwise low lights seems a far better idea, in his opinion. He makes his request with an abbreviated wave of his hand and a mild intonation.

Erica nods her head towards Leonard as she finishes off her drink and sets the glass on the table, all the while still sitting in Leonard's lap. "Yes who knows what might happen next. She might try to deafen us all for a moment or two. I am glad you are so understanding that these things need to be livened up. Don't you think so as well Sage?"

Celaeno, still muttering into her drink at the bar, simply continues shaking her head as the spots in her eyes slowly dim down. But it'll all be all right. Nothing to be done about it except wait and grumble to herself - her vision too shot to notice Ash's arrival.

When she recovers, Sage sips her drink as she watches Leonard to see whether the man was able to get off his 'improvement' to the performance. A small smile coming as she lowers her drink as she notices the hand gesture. Her gaze drifts to Erica next, "I guess in that case, I shouldn't think of asking the entertainer to perform at the big gathering?" She asks with a musing quality to her tone. Then she glances towards the performer once more.

Acquiring his drink at the bar Ash turns to look at Celaeno and moves down the bar so that he is situated next to the woman, and so she can hear him when he leans over and comments, "Hey chica, how's the performance been so far?" He gestures around to indicate the club, even though Cel might not even be able to see the gesture, "Was kinda... bright when I walked in. She do that a lot?" He asks curiously then takes a drink from his glass.

The song continues with the renewed close to a close where Rubida's glow is cut completely and the lights of the club return to show her smile. "Good evening Nightingale! Hope that wasnt to bold for you all, that why we handed out the sunglasses. I only saw a few flinch though so I'm sure its fine. My next song will be a request. So maybe one of you has a um 'sultry' suggestion."

"Oh, that is much better..." No more excessive flash, and Leonard likes the air of Rubidia's request, also. He turns a rather amused smile to Sage and pats Erica's thigh with his lowering hand. "Ladies first? I'm sure you can think of an alluring suggestion between the two of you..."

Erica purses her painted lips together as she thinks about the request for a song request. "Hmmm well a lot of the music I listen to she might not know. But sultry? Hmm... Does she know a version of 'baby it is cold outside'?" She asks idly as she looks out for a waitress so she can get a new drink. "Oh I know! American woman?" She calls out to the stage to see if Rubidia will do that song.

Alonzo comes into the nightclub from the ajoining hotel, his gaze squinting just a touch as he lets his eyes wander lazily across the room before he makes his way across the room and takes an empty seat at the bar, settling in on one of the stools before making a little gesutre towards the bartender.

"Just the once," Celaeno grumbles to Ash - turning slightly to face the man, whether or not her vision's returned. "Hear anything about the Bird?" she asks, "I mean, I like the bird." She is content to leave it vague.

A faint grin comes over Sage's lips as the mage suggests they come up with alluring options. She takes a moment to let Erica's suggstions go out, before she glances towards Leonard. She taps a finger against her lip before she looks over towards the singer. "Or how about the 'I kissed a girl' song?" She asks, trying to make sure her voice is loud enough.

Ash looks over towards Sage and Erica's table at their suggestions before he shrugs and calls out, "Moulan Rouge(sp)". Then he looks back towards Celaeno, "Not anything good I'm afraid." He says to Celaeno more softly at the bar.

Rubidia grins at the two initial suggestions considering each with a naughty grin. "Mmm both of those could work so well, I think I'll do a both.." She decides before looking to Ash and his suggestion. "Come back for that one at the Ivory Lady tuesdays big boy." She invites with a wink before taking up her guitar.

Leonard arches a brow at the excellent suggestions, "I knew you both would have better ideas than I..." Although he can't ignore Ash's, or Rubidia's response, and laughs to Ash as he lifts his drink to him. "Perhaps I came to the wrong show?" He isn't complaining, of course, and seems all the more amused.

Alonzo orders a beer and gets settled onto the bar stool before turning his attention towards the woman with the guitar, "Who's the chica singing?" he asks casually towards the others at the bar.

Erica smiles at the waitress as she gets her attention. She orders herself a new drink before turning back to the stage and the show. "Well I guess I have listened to a lot of sultry music. Thanks to Aimee and my little music collection. I do think Sage's idea was better then mine though." She says to Leonard and Sage, before leaning against Leonard's chest while sipping on her new mixed drink.

"Damn shame," Celaeno sighs, shaking her head as she settles into her drink, properly. She seems amused despite her apparent disappointment, though Alonzo's question elicits a raised eyebrow. "Not sure I properly remember. Her name's on all the posters around, though," she offers.

Sage gets her own grin when Rubidia seems to take their suggestions well, but she slips her sunglasses on this time just in case there should be any more light displays. She sips from her drink before she settles in for the show as her attention is directly mainly towards Rubidia. She does glance towards the other two at the table, "Now to see the fruits of our ideas..." She says with a playful tone before looking back to Rubudia.

Ash nods, "It is at that." agreeing with Celaeno apparently. He takes a drink from his glass before he looks over towards Alonzo, studying him for a few moments before he shrugs, "Rubidia. According to the posters." He swirls the liquid around in his glass thoughtfully a moment before he turns his attention back to Celaeno, "Even after we warned as best we could. It's a pity really. Some people just are to confident for their own good I guess."

Rubidia fingers the guitar and the beat to 'I kissed a girl' comes out clearly. Her dancing is much more provactive this time with swaying and swishing followed by alluring stares into the crowd. "This was never the way I planned, not my intention. I got so brave, drink in hand, lost my discretion. It's not what I'm used to, just wanna try you on I'm curious for you caught my attention" So far she hasnt flashed anyone in either sense but she looks eager.

Alonzo takes a swig from his beer before placing it back on the bar, "Huh. Never heard of 'er." He comments, looking towards Celaeno and Ash before his attention returns towards Rubidia as she starts singing again.

"Why don't you two join us?" Leonard invites Ash and Celaeno over. "The show should be quite good, and the seats are better, here." Erica receives a light and affectionate pat, and Sage a grin before he returns his rapt attention to Rubidia. He does not want to miss any of the performance, himself.

Erica raises an eyebrow at Leonards offer to Celaeno and Ash. "The more the merrier?" She asks with a slight sly smile at Leonards pat and question. "Ooo she is good though. I do like this song." She mentions as she starts humming along with the music while watching.

Celaeno lifts her drink at Leonard, a cool smile coming to her face as she glances to Rubidia. After a brief sip she lifts a hand to her ear, shaking her head with slight perplexity, giving the standard, "What was that? It's so loud in here," response before lifting an eyebrow at Ash before moving to order three more drinks - one for her, one for Ash, and one for Alonzo.

Sage glances towards the offer of invitation with a raised brow but she doesn't seem to really pay it much mind beyond that. She's fairly sure the group over by the bar is likely to join. She simply sips from her drink and tries to enjoy the show herself.

Ash can barely hear Celaeno and Alonzo, being right next to them so he doesn't catch Leonard's question either. Most likely due to his ears automatically having to plug themselves less he get overwhelmed by the volume of the music and the performance. He rolls a shoulder at Celaeno as well then looks over towards Alonzo, "She's newish in town. At least, the posters didn't start showing up until recently." He then looks back over towards Rubidia to watch the performance briefly until a new drink is arriving courtesy of Celaeno. "Thanks Cel." He smiles at her and finishes his drink, setting the empty down so he can claim the new one.

Rubidia then flares up for the chorus and casually floats from the stage to a nearby table. "I kissed a girl and I liked it, the taste of her cherry chapstick. I kissed a girl just to try it, I hope my boyfriend don't mind it." Dancing on the table as she performs she lets the light come back down again, revealing that she has left one of her sleeves on the table. "It felt so wrong, it felt so right. Don't mean I'm in love tonight. I kissed a girl and I liked it. I liked it."

Alonzo nods his head towards Celaeno, "Cheers." He says, flashing the woman a little smile as he raises the glass. "She's not bad." He adds, voice raised to compensate for the music as he watches the performance. "Only just got into town last night m'self." he adds.

Leonard is not very familiar with the song, but the music is simple and catchy. The lyrics are also amusing, to say the least. "Interesting song..." The chuckled comment is for those on his lap or adjacent. After the invitation to those at the bar, they'll either come or they won't, and he isn't about to yell across the room over the performance. Instead, he whistles an encouragement to Rubidia.

Erica giggles at the music as she leans forward, off of Leonard's chest. She pats Sage on the leg and grins at the other woman. "Good choice in music." She says loud enough to be overheard, before sipping on her cocktail again.

With another sigh, Celaeno gathers her drink, "Just keep away from any large parties for a little while, or meeting too many new people," she says to Alonzo as she stands up. "Just for a week or so," and with an resigned shrug to Ash, she turns to slowly make her way over to the table, smiling. "Why, hello there," she says brightly. "Having a bit of a party over here, hey?"

Feeling the pat on the leg, Sage's gaze shifts towards Erica. A smile coming to the words she manages to hear, she mimics a kissing motion before winking at the other woman. She mouths the words 'you're welcome' rather than fight with the noise of the performance. Then she too sips from her drink as she looks back to Rubidia.

Ash leans over towards Alonzo, "Two new rules guy, don't ever agree to meet someone who is 'shy' and doesn't want to give out their name and you'll be ok. Second rule, if people are to frikken happy and easy going for their own good, run, run like hell if you want to live." He says this simply to Alonzo, his voice not carrying beyond the bar before Ash pushes off from the bar and taking his drink with him moves to follow Celaeno over towards Leonard, Erica, and Sage's table. "Hey guys." He says in greeting as he moves to pull out a chair at said table for himself then turns his attention to the performance again.

As Rubidia steps down from the table it may become clear to some just how true some of the lyrics really are in this case. "No, I don't even know your name, it doesn't matter. You're my experimental game, just human nature. It's not what good girls do, not how they should behave. My head gets so confused, hard to obey." She sings as she cups the chin of a patron, teasing him with much allure for a moment before slipping away.

Alonzo nods faintly towards the departing Ash and Celaeno and he returns his attention fully towards the dancing and singing woman and enjoying his drink.

"Welcome. Life is always a party, is it not?" Leonard glances to Cel and Ash with a grin that only widens further when it moves to Sage and Erica. He adds a chuckle and a wink in lieu of adding to the blown kiss they are sharing. His eyes are then back to Rubidia and her much more enticing performance. A hand is lifted in attempt to catch her attention without interrupting.

Erica grins at Sage and she returns the air kiss with a little air kiss of her own before giggling. She looks up at the new comers and she gives them all a warm smile as she nods her head. "Hello. Having a good time?" She asks as while sipping on her mixed drink and leaning back against Leonard's chest. T "Of course it is," Celaeno says, her grin not dipping. "Who do you think you're talking to?" Her glass waggles as she moves to pull up a chair, gaze moving to Rubidia once more.

As the newcomers make their presence better known over the noise, Sage glances over towards them. "Hey..." She greets them simply as she considers each in turn. Her gaze shifts uncertainly between the performance and the newcomers before she shrugs to herself before looking back to the singer.

Settling into his chair Ash looks over towards Leonard, "Oh sure bud. Always a party." He shakes his head with a bit of a chuckle and a grin before he takes a drink from his glass and looks over towards Sage and Erica briefly, "How's..." He starts to ask but then, talking over the performance at least in the midst of the song is an effort in futility so he simply turns his attention back towards Rubidia and her song, though he mutters to himself, "No idea why people think girls kissing is something worth singing about..." Not that -that- carries at all.

Another period of brightness for the next bit of chorus and another sleeve left on anther table. Rubidia comes back into view wearing fingerless black gloves with glowing blue highlights. "Us girls we are so magical. Soft skin, red lips, so kissable Hard to resist, so touchable. Too good to deny it. It ain't no big deal, it's innocent" Her dance continues to seduce as well. She's flirting openly with her audience as she makes her way to the busiest table..

Leonard laughs at the comments concerning parties and kisses. "I happen to be fond of both, actually. Moreso when they are combined and I can place myself somewhere in the middle of everything." This time, a wink is made to Celaeno when he turns enough to take up his wine for a swallow. That might apply now, as he seems perfectly content to be where he is. Rubidia's approach does not hurt matters, either, and he smiles all the more to the glowing young woman.

Erica giggles herself at all the comments. "I think they are all great." She mentions as she leans up and brushes her lips softly against Leonard's cheek. She then picks up her drink off the table and takes a sip from it. Turning her head she looks at Rubidia and offers the singer a warm, sultry smile of her own as she waits for the other woman to come over to the table.

Celaeno just takes in the wink with a grin of her own, "It all is what it all is," she says killing off her drink before shifting to drag a few nails across the back of Leonard's neck. Rubidia's approach has her kick back slightly, letting loose a shrill whistle as her gaze slides between Leonard and Sage.

As she picks up bits of the conversation, Sage glances over to give a mischievous smile to Leonard. Then she frowns faintly at the shrill whistle as she looks over to Cel with a raised brow. She isn't quite sure what to watch right now. Her gaze shifting between those at the table.

Ash is for the most part simply watching the surroundings, what he can see anyways depending on the glow as Rubidia approaches. He looks over towards Celaeno and Leonard then raises an eyebrow as he shakes his head again with a smirk rising on his lips. Taking another drink he kicks back and relaxes, merely watching the performance for the moment since it seems to be heading right their way.

The last chorus of the song leaves Rubidia shirtless in a silvery sports bra that looks much like an abbreviation of her shirt. She blushes slightly at her new state of dress with the song finishing and the room light returning to normal sources. "That was fun." She squeaks from atop the busy table, admitting her amusement. Briefly she looks bakc to the stage to consider her next request before turning back as she realizes she is on the table that made them.

"Very fun." Leonard is vocal in his amusement and approval after the song ends, and following a mild shiver at Celaeno's nails. Leaving his glass and reaching around Erica, he applauds as while looking upwards at the Rubidia upon their table. Sage is not ignored, and he is merely pleasantly distracted. As for Ash... Well, he is neither on his lap, partially nude, raking his neck, or wearing a dress. Apparently Leonard is somewhat sexist. Thank God.

Erica claps her hands together and yells her approval of Rubidia and her song. She cheers for the singer as she nods her head while looking around, hoping to see that the others enjoyed the music as well. "Fantastic! Encore! Encore!" She cheers out as she waits for the next song to play. Grabbing her drink she quickly finishes it off. She pouts a little bit as she leans in to whisper into Leonard's ear, before standing up and making her way to the washroom.

Celaeno just grins up at Rubidia for a few moments, her head cocking slightly to the side as she glances at Ash. After a few moments of sniggering to herself, she calls up, "Sing us some Magic Man!" Flagging down a waiter, she puts in for one final drink to nurse through the course of the song.

An amused smile comes to Sage's lips as the singer ends up nearly topless on their table and blushing as a result. "Very nice." She comments, "Makes me want to ask you to perform at a gathering I'm planning soon... but its likely too short notice." She adds before pursing her lips and looking over to Leonard. "Speaking of which, I should perhaps head out to do some more preparations... I'm sure there'll be some sweet mixing leftovers that you can lick." She comments before glancing between the two others are the table. "Perhaps one or both of you would like to help." She adds before she empties her glass and begins to rise from her seat.

Well, three others, but apparently Ash doesn't count as usual. Ash looks over towards Erica and Sage, lifts his empty hand to wave in parting to them, "Take care." He offers amiably before taking another drink from his glass. He looks towards Rubidia though, studying the performer for a long moment, or seventeen long moments, depending on how one adds up a moment. Eventually Ash looks away though and over towards Leonard and Celaeno once more with a somewhat perplexed expression before he hmms and starts to stand up himself, moving to find his own table.

"This is going to get a bit loud." She warns before skipping back to the stage. On the stage Rubidia puts her guitar back down before stepping to her speakers to turn some dials. They hum ominously as she takes up her megaphone to do the song justice with an amazing belt. "American woman, stay away from me. American woman, mama let me be. Don't come hanging around my door, I don't want to see your face no more. I got more important things to do than spend my time growin' old with you. Now woman, stay away. American woman, listen what I say.""

Nearly as quickly as it filled, the table seems to empty. Leonard can understand Erica's need and preference for the ladies room to his lap, as well as Sage's preparations. He nods and smiles to both, telling Sage, "I will come soon to help you, and taste test, but I'm sure everything will be delicious." Rubidia's warning and return to the stage are both taken in, Ash leaves before Leonard can speak to him, and then the loud song begins. He arches a brow at Celaeno in a silent question or curiosity, rather than try to talk over the guitar riff and lyrics.

Pouting to herself at the song, Celaeno watches as everybody begins taking their leave. Her eyes close for a moment as the song hits its way across the room, her expression shifting to an idle contentedness.

When Sage goes to respond to Leonard, its only to see her lips move. Whatever she said is up to interpretation but it seems meant to be a quiet sort of response instead of shouted. She rises from her seat with a gritted smile on her lips as the music is rather loud. When she goes to leave, she tries not to get in too many people's way.

Finding a table here when there's live performance going on is tricky to say the least. Ash smiles at the song though even as he ends up at the bar again and finding a place to lean against it. He takes a drink and watches the performance now, attention focussing on Rubidia instead of Leonard and Celaeno doing... whatever it is they're doing but there's apparently only so much of Pimp-Daddy-Leo that Ash can stomach.

With everything cranked is a great way to see the quality of Rubidia's equipment and the Nightingales construction. The room litterally reverberates with the boldly defiant music. One can only wonder what she did to have Wilks make her a set of speakers. But she did it well.. "American woman, get away from me. American woman, mama let me be. Don't come knocking around my door. I don't want to see your shadow no more. Colored lights can hypnotize. Sparkle someone else's eyes. Now woman, get away. American woman, listen what I say."

Leonard is of the opinion that he much preferred the other performance, although this song isn't bad. Simply loud enough that he believes he might be able to see the sound. His gaze moves between Rubidia and the woman remaining at the table, but if he is responsible for Celaeno's contentment, he must be /extremely/ talented. He is across the table from her, so that would require some excessive skills in the Pimp-Daddy arena.

Celaeno's eyes open as the music continues to build, the sound of her laugh lost in the throbbing bass. Leaning forward, she gives a loud, "So, what're you doing after the show, hmm? Going to rush off to help Sage?" She casts a sidelong gaze toward Ash which lingers for several moments as she lets go another laugh. "Or were you going to be keeping the party going?"

Ash just finishes his drink and listens to the performance, idly moving a bit to the beat as if it can't be helped. Head nods, taps of the hand, stuff like that. He doesn't notice the look he gets from Celaeno though.

"I gotta go. I gotta getta away. Babe I gotta go. I wanna fly away. I'm gonna leave you woman/ Bye bye, bye bye... American woman..... And you're no good for me And I'm no good for you I look you right straight in the eye And tell you what I'm gonna do. I'm gonna leave you woman. You know I gotta go. I'm gonna leave you woman. I gotta go. American woman. Yeah..." And with that in one last brilliant flash Rubidia is simply gone without a trace. The club returns to its normal mood as the dj takes over. To the side a booth sells discs and autographed posters.