[OPEN] Leave that old record spinning~

[robintohood]

Who: Jason Todd robintohood and you!
What: Grand Opening Week of Descendant Karaoke Bar and Lounge
When: Week of November 28th
Where: Central City
Content Warnings: N/A for now. Will edit if needed.

[Throughout November, you may have seen posts across all the major social media platforms about a new Central City karaoke bar opening up. They even include some nice professional photos of the interior taken by Mark Bryant. Or maybe you’ve heard vague rumors in the criminal underworld about a new safe haven for discussing and doing some illicit business.

Meanwhile in Central City, the renovations of a two-storied building with a basement and an attic were being done swifter than any legally permitted construction project. The owner made sure it was good work done too.

And now at the tail end of the month, there’s a newly opened karaoke bar and lounge known as Descendant. Everyone is welcomed, regardless of their meta status or if they’re part of any guild.


Descendant’s entrance door is relatively innocuous. As soon as you step into the building though, you’re in the security check area and met with bouncers holding metal detector wands. No one’s allowed further in until they get checked. Once you check your weapons, you’ll receive a key labeled with the number of the locker your weapon(s) are in.

In a nod to Ascendant, the previous bar that attracted some of Central’s criminals, much of Descendant’s interior basic layout is similar but now with a speakeasy-esque decor. Once you walk through weapons check, you’re greeted with the first floor being an open space for mingling, drinking, and eating. The walls are visibly brick and the tables and chairs aren’t too fancy. The first floor is also where the bar is.


Further towards the back of the first floor are private rooms for guests to enjoy if they reserve ahead of time and pay extra. The cheapest karaoke rooms are simple and while the most expensive are more luxurious.


One room that makes Descendant unique is the reading room everyone is welcome to use. You're free to drink and enjoy some quiet reading time. Take a book for keeps or donate a book! Quiet conversation is welcome, but overly noisy patrons will be kicked out.


On the second floor are a couple of arcade machines, pool tables, and a stage for live performances. There are plush lounges for people to sit and enjoy the shows, or to take a break between rounds of pool.

With the exception of the reading room and the employee-only areas, you’ll hear music throughout most of the building. It’s either coming from the karaoke machines or from a separate playlist.

Whatever you decide to do, the owner and other attentive employees hope you enjoy your time at their establishment.]

((OOC: Mingle post! Enjoy yourselves. More information about Descendant is here and here, including an opt-in form for the BatFamily to spy on your character.))

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Jason Todd | DCAU | OTA

[robintohood]

[Dressed in a green button-down shirt with sleeves rolled up to his elbows, black slacks, and black dress boots, Jason’s making his public presence that of a business owner who’s not afraid to work. He also comes off a little older than he actually is as he walks around the place to check if customers are satisfied. He’s especially attentive to any VIPs and any criminals he knows of. He’s also bouncing between roles like barbacking and waitering, depending on what’s needed.

Or he’s in the reading room, looking quite relaxed. It’s his favorite part of the building after all. In any case, come bug him.]

Attic Safehouse

[codicies]

[ When Jason leads Dylan to the secret passageway, Dylan doesn't care what's behind it; It's the coolest thing he's ever seen.

When the stairway leads up to a furnished room in the attic, Dylan's eyes light up and his jaw drops as he looks around. ]

Oh my god. Secret speakeasy tunnel. Oh my god. This is incredible.

[robintohood]

Yeah, no kidding.

[He steps aside to let Dylan wander around]

Got lucky when I found this building and realized it was made during Prohibition. The tunnels just needed to be reinforced. Naturally, try not to spread this information around.

[codicies]

Oh, heck no. This place being secret is part of what makes it so cool.

[ He wanders around, inspecting everything it has to offer — the kitchenette, the bathroom & shower, the beds, the TV ]

And I can just come here whenever I'm nearby? I don't necessarily have to be in danger, right?

[robintohood]

[Nods]

Just let me know ahead of time that you're gonna drop by. The same rules apply to Nico and Hunter too.

[welcome_summer]

[Mayuko spends some time at the bar before looking around the first floor. Mainly for the the reading room. As usual, she's not obviously carrying anything but her drink with her.

It takes her a moment to recognize Jason when she comes across the room. She's so used to his jacket and jeans!]

Oh, there you are! Soaking it in for a moment?

[robintohood]

Of course. Gotta enjoy the fruits of my labor eventually. What do you think so far?

[welcome_summer]

[She takes a look around the room as she enjoys some of her drink.]

Mmm, it looks great-- very classy decor, and the wood details give the main rooms a warm feel. Your crew is welcoming, the drinks are good. How do you think it's going?

[robintohood]

Not bad so far. Things are basically going as planned. Weapons check gets a little tense at times but we make it clear everyone has to go through it.

Reading room

[qualityfriend]

[Dana's coming off one of her first shifts, and she's... rather worn out. She gives a tired wave to the boss as she flops into the nearest soft-looking chair.]

[robintohood]

Hey, Dana.

[He puts a couple of books back on a shelf]

How're you feeling so far?

[qualityfriend]

[She looks over at him and manages a tiny weak smile.]

Promise not to fire me for being completely honest?

[robintohood]

Depends on what you say but I'll listen to you first at least.

[torchbearer]

[ kyle spots him, looking unimpressed. ]

A bar?

[robintohood]

[Jason smirks at Kyle]

Of course. Why not? It's a nice wholesome family business to have.

[Meaning he's not the only Bat working here]

[torchbearer]

Sure, if you're in the mob.

[robintohood]

Now would you say that? I'm hurt.

[Not. There may in fact be mob members as customers around]

We run a legitimate business around here.

Attic safehouse

[demigoth]

[ In hindsight, Jason may come to regret telling a pack of wild teenagers where this place is or that he struck a fool’s bargain with Nico, trading the occasional teleportation for a fake guardian.

Nico is trying to keep it as fake as possible. He doesn’t want or need oversight, and it’s not like Jason wants a kid. But Nico’s realized that he needs more details than he has to manage casual conversations.

So he shadow travels over to Jason’s apartment, arriving with a soft thump of sneakers on the floor in a pitch black room. Did he miss and land in another storage locker? Better check.

Demigods don’t carry flashlights when they have magic weapons. Nico pulls out his sword to see by the faint purple light it casts. ]

[robintohood]

[Jason was already on the staircase to the attic to check the place's inventory when he just barely hears the thump. Neither Dylan or Sleeper have told him they were dropping by again.

Jason had purposely made the attic as innocuous as possible. Sure the attic window could be seen out in front but it took up much less space compared to the bar. Also, the entrances to the attic were either hidden or very unassuming. Outsiders shouldn't have a reason to go to the attic.

Maybe Hunter or Nico dropped by? Jason hopes it's one of them and a communication issue and not an intruder already. He silently heads upstairs, ready to summon his swords if needed]

[demigoth]

[ Nico moves around in the dim light, until he finds the light switch. Blinking in the now bright room, he can see it’s just a normal living area. Nobody’s home, though, so he goes hunting around for something to prove he’s in the right place. A photo or … bill with the name Jason? This is out of his experience so really he’s just rummaging. ]

[robintohood]

[Jason frowns when he notices through the bottom gap of the door the light turning on. If this is a home invader, then they're not being very subtle. He also hears items being shuffled around.

He steps closer to the door, hoping to hear any familiar voice. He doesn't want to risk bursting in just yet]

[eatsnutsandkicksbutts]

[ Doreen pops up behind Jason while he's doing his rounds on the first floor, nursing a Shirley Temple and grinning hugely. ]

Dude! This place is legit amazing, talk about a career shift! I can see why Mark was so hyped about it!

[robintohood]

[Jason sensed Doreen's approach so he's not surprised when he turns around. He smiles back at her]

Thanks. It took a lot of work to get this place up and running. Seems like everyone's enjoying themselves.

[eatsnutsandkicksbutts]

It looks fantastic! I love the whole speakeasy vibe. Was that design choice all you, or was the building already kinda olde-timey?

Also, dude, of course people are enjoying themselves. 1), this place is obviously great, and 2), you have karaoke and also Pac-Man upstairs.

[robintohood]

We got private karaoke rooms too if you wanna embarrass yourself but just keep it among your friends.

And yeah. The speakeasy vibe was kinda both already here and me deciding to ramp it up a lot more.

[Then there are the secret passageways behind the walls but most people don't need to know that]