Group RP Tales of the Diamante Company (IC thread)

@Pokémist @ShinigamiMiroku @Trap Nation6652 @Coraline @122 Generation

(It looks like Serena won, but this will look like Brock took a vote in universe)

After passing through the walkway connecting the living quarters to the training complex, Brock began "Now...this is the training complex. We'll eventually make a big circle around so you all can see everything we do as performers, but I'll offer you a choice in which direction we go first. If we continue straight ahead from here, we'll reach the Athletic and Artistic wing. The Aquatics wing is off to the left, and the Aerial wing is off to the right.

He addressed the group "So, how many want to see Athletics and Artistics first?"

A few hands went up at this. "Okay...how many want to see Aquatics first?"

Some more hands went up at this. "And how many want to see Aerial first?"

A lot of hands went up at this. "Aerial it is, then." Brock smiled before leading the way down the right hallway leading to the aerial training area.

 

@Coraline

(Brock is not the leader of the troupe per se, he is only the lead performer and the face of the troupe for PR purposes)

@Pokémist @ShinigamiMiroku @Trap Nation6652 @122 Generation

Once the group had arrived in the Aerial wing in the complex, Brock began "Welcome to the Aerial wing, where many high flying acts are rehearsed and practiced. It may not be apparent from the audience, but we do have safety nets and guide bungies to protect all our aerial performers--this minimizes the risk of accidents. We take safety very seriously for all our performers."

One particular practice room got his attention. "In here is the Aerial Swing, a one of a kind aerial act designed just for us. It's also one of the safest aerial acts we do--because once you're inside the harness, you're not coming out."

With that, he led the way inside the room, where a blonde haired girl in a pale yellow training suit was preparing to climb inside the harness. "Up for showing off the flight routine in 'The Legend of the Rainbow Wing', Serena?"

"Sure--I usually train at this time anyway, so I see no harm in demonstrating the aerial swing to your tour group." Serena replied as her team of ground and air spotters arrived.

 

@Pokémist @ShinigamiMiroku @Trap Nation6652 @Coraline @122 Generation

"This is Serena...one of our bravest aerialists, even though she hasn't been part of the troupe for long." Brock explained. "She and Ash are very close friends, so they are never apart for very long."

He noticed a radio near the harness. "Can't do the flight of Ho'oh without the music, can we?" he smiled as he loaded a CD in the radio's CD player.

 

@Pokémist @ShinigamiMiroku @Trap Nation6652 @Coraline @122 Generation

Once Serena was safely inside the harness of the aerial swing and all the spotters were in place, Brock pressed PLAY on the CD player, prompting a majestic melody to play as Serena took off into the air with an elegant jump. Every flip, twist, and jump seemed like poetry in motion as Serena glided back and forth across the room in time to the music. To those on the ground, it looked like Serena was the rainbow phoenix herself, making a triumphant appearance to the people of the world.

The room roared with applause when Serena finally touched down at the song's end. "Beautiful, as always." Brock smiled as Serena was let out of the harness...

(what Serena performs to)

 

@ShinigamiMiroku

(there are very strict safety guidelines for everything the company does, and all the devices are maintained and repaired regularly)

 

@ShinigamiMiroku

(Okay then.)

It's all right, Master. Alakazam assures you. All theatrical companies have very strict safety standards they are expected to adhere to for the safety of the performers and the crew.

 

@Pokémist @ShinigamiMiroku @Trap Nation6652 @Coraline @122 Generation

"Anyone have any questions for Serena?" Brock asked as Serena was helped out of the harness.

"Is it scary being up in the air like that?" someone asked.

"At first, yes--but you have the harness, a safety tether, and spotters watching you on the ground and in the air." Serena replied. "You may not see it from the audience, but there's also a safety net in the stage area."

"If the unthinkable were to happen, and someone slipped out, the safety tether would catch you before you fell too far." Brock explained. "But there are some--myself included--that don't feel comfortable with aerial acts because of the risk of falling."

"Every one of the aerial devices is inspected every morning." Serena went on. "If something's even the slightest bit off, no one's getting in the harness untill it's fixed."

 

@Pokémist @ShinigamiMiroku @Trap Nation6652 @Coraline @122 Generation

(we'll move on to Aquatics once everyone's posted their final thoughts or character impressions)