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[As it's that time of year, long-term residents won't be surprised to see Lust pop up in her usual usual Halloween promotion costume, a purple and black witch hat with matching corset and short ruffled and bustled skirt. But instead of her dressing room, where she usually broadcasts these sort of things from, she's standing in what almost looks like a theater set of a fake forest. Behind her, on the other side of an illuminated screen, shadowy figures move gracefully back and forth.]

A good day to all the regions receiving this broadcast. As many of you are aware, the season of thrills and chills is upon us. And as always, Club Medusa will be celebrating the season. But this year we've done something a little bit different. With the help of my brother, we've turned the club into a themed haunted attraction!

And by 'themed' I mean keeping in theme with the club. Our dancers will still be dressed in performance costume, and will still offer the same manner of entertainment, but rather than a stage show we have an interactive haunted house experience for you to walk through, enjoying different scenes and performances. Tour an old castle full of horrors and sensual surprises. Enjoy Halloween themed burlesque dances in every room. Or simply gather in the 'main hall' for drinks and treats with a holiday twist. We'll be opening the middle of the week, and running till the end of the month. If anyone is interested in joining in on the other side, we always have room for more dancers and security and serving positions.

As usual, no touching the performers, but they may touch you.

Due to the nature of the club, 18 and over only please. Free drink included with purchase of ticket, which allows access to everything within. Located in the entertainment district of Ecruteak.

We do hope to see you...scare.

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... before I even address the party, I must ask: where did you find that absolutely delightful suit of clothes? And do they have a version with trousers?

[Though really, he's tempted to wear the version with the skirt.]

Edited 2022-10-16 19:37 (UTC)

From my seamstress, a few years back. She makes all of my costumes, all of them designed for me based off my specifications. Though I don't actually perform in this one, it's for advertisements and promotional purposes. That hat's impossible to pin on tightly enough to stay on through an entire routine.

I imagine you could commission a clothier to make you something similar. Of course, if you're looking for work, we do provide costuming to all our staff...

Hm. You said it was in Ecruteak, yes? A pity. I'm afraid I only have my communication device set to allow me to travel through the teleportation circles in Violet, Azalea, Goldenrod, Viridian, and Pewter—and the last two only because of the uBird service. It will take me some time to arrive, unless...

[Unless he found someone to give him a ride, which may take some persuading or bribery.

That said, he and Kimmuriel could use a few other revenue streams... and the thought of being able to expand his wardrobe more at the expense of his prospective employer...]

And what is the work, if I might ask? Back on my home plane I am a mercenary by trade, but I've many hidden talents still to exploit.

Edited 2022-10-16 20:12 (UTC)

We aren't that far from Goldenrod, by bike or mount.

We're a burlesque club.

Are you familiar with burlesque?

_{[He's broadcasting from the fiery back of his Rapidash, which really just makes him look like he has a wall of flame behind him. He's in Hell.]}

Sounds like it could be fun...never been to any show like that.

Are you familiar with burlesque?

I only ask because sometimes we get those guests who aren't aware of what sort of club this is, and they tend to be rather shocked on arrival.

Mm. Not by that name, but perhaps it is referred to by another name in my home plane? The way that 'breakfast' here is referred to as 'morningfeast' in many dialects of the common tongue of the Surface back home.

Edited 2022-10-16 20:23 (UTC)

'Think so. It's not stripping but it might as well be?

Burlesque is a form of sensual dance performance. Hence the outfit. There's no nudity, but it's very suggestive.

No.

There is no removal of clothing, there is no nudity.

Oh. Maybe that was a different kind of show...my memories are hazy.

_{[A shrug.]}

Either way, sounds like something a couple of guys could kill an evening at. What's the rules for Pokemon being in or out of their balls? I've got a bird that hates being in his.

Oh! Well, I am perfectly capable of wanton dancing, yes. What is your policy if the audience gets... ah... enthusiastic, shall we say?

[Handsy, he means.]

It's suggestive and sensual, but without being as they say 'in your face' about it.

Half of the waitstaff are Pokemon.

Outside of the haunted attraction, performers and the audience are kept separate. The stage is raised and dancers remain on the stage. We have a strict policy, we are not that sort of club, there is no touching of performers or tipping them directly.

Our dancers are paid very well and expect safety and comfort which we take great care to ensure.

Ah, that's great then!

Hey, stupid question, do you serve virgin variations of your house drinks?

We also have something for everyone, with a variety of dancers of all gender. It's quite the show.

It's not stupid, you're hardly the first to ask. All of our drinks have alcohol-free versions, simply request the non-alcoholic menu.

_{[That gets a little smile out of him. He's missing a tooth.]}

Well, it looks like you know what you're doin' then. Now all we have to do is hope something stupid doesn't happen before we get a chance to see the show.

That is wonderful to hear. If I am able to reach Ecruteak in a more or less timely fashion, perhaps I might be able to audition for you...?

Edited 2022-10-16 21:17 (UTC)

We do operate all of the year, with regular performances. This is just something special for Halloween. You're welcome to audition whenever you make it here.

Or if you're very interested, you can do so with a video and if I like what I see, I can get you here.

... oh, I think I can improvise something. Wait here. I will need Kimmuriel to hold the device steady so that I can be recorded properly.

I assure you I do, I've been running this place for two years now. We do quite well.

And I'm quite used to working around whatever 'stupid' thing happens near the end of the month.

[When he returns, he's dressed as if for Pride, with tight (faux?) leather booty shorts which gleam golden and a laced purple vest in the same fabric--his heeled boots go all the way up to his knees. As usual, he still wears his large feathered hat and his eyepatch.

There's a muttered 'why are you like this?' from behind the camera. Jarlaxle ignores him in order to move out of view of the camera for a moment.

The dulcet tones of "Hitmontero" fill the room. Jarlaxle begins to dance.

And he's good. He's very good. 22 DEX and 19 CHA, with a +11 to Acrobatics checks and no shame whatsoever? A man that close to six-hundred years old has no business moving like that.

When it's over, he bows to the camera with an elaborate flourish.]

How was that?

But if we go to the haunted house, do we get to meet the hostess?

[In the strictly friend capacity, but that probably goes without saying for them at this point.]

Of course. At the end, once you've gone through all of the rooms.

I'm the grand finale.

Yes, I think we could most certainly use you.

I can provide transportation and lodging through the holiday, and if you've an interest in something more permanent we can discuss it. If you prefer to travel, that's perfectly alright and a schedule that suits us both can be arranged. I have dancers who don't live here in Ecruteak, you wouldn't be the first.

Well, hey, you definitely deserve to be one.

I'll have to come check it out, then.

Good. I think you'll enjoy it. And of course I'm always glad to see you.

Don't think it'll be too scary for me?

Not in the least.

It's supposed to be a burlesque show before a haunted one.

I don't know, burlesque might scare me too badly.

[It will not. But it's funnier this way.]

Good to know. Hopefully none of us end up in a different time this month.

Indeed, I might wish to 'commute' as the people of this plane call it, once I have been keyed to the teleportation circles. It is only that I live with my partner, Kimmuriel--he that has been recording this--and he is studying the art of Apricorn ballmaking, which has required us to dwell where the Apricorns are plentiful.

And I think I would in fact be interested in something more permanent, if the holiday engagement works out. It would be good for one of us to have a more regular employment, rather than raising funds mostly through battle.

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