Nayami tells Poet, "Hey Poet, Nayami Nuek: Jins 'n' Juice here. S'cuse the intrusion, but your associate uhh... Ibo, was it? Sent me an inquiry of sorts... I mean, with the bribery I'm tempted not to do it, did you know there are 100 vids out there of me in compromising situations? Since when was a little Nick an offense in Scatterhome? I do admire the flakkhead's gumption though. But anyway, business is business and we'd actually LOVE to feature the Voidwitch herself on the cover of Jins and Juice. One proviso though, if you will. I think you'll find that whiskey is not actually juice, so you'll need a mixer... we have a load of juice in-house though, so no need to provide your own. Just come along to HQ when you're ready. All the best - Nayami."

Poet tells Nayami, "Oh? How interesting. And exciting. I'll be right along."

Nayami tells you, "Nice, nice. The address is 9883, Bodean... in the Ibix Tower, just near LUCENT."

Poet tells Nayami, "Excellent. I will see you shortly."

Nayami tells you, "I'll just get this place hosed down. See you soon!"

Poet gives Ibo a peck on the cheek.

Ibo beams broadly at you.

In a cold machinelike tone, Poet says to Ibo, "You are the best minion ever."

"Heh heh heh," Ibo chuckles.

Ibo claps his hands together merrily.

With a subtle lilt, Poet says to Gwoss, "You want to come to a sexy photo shoot? Or sulk, cause someone flirted with me? Cause I'm about to be all out there baby."

Gwoss says, "If I don’t come who knows what trouble you will get into."

Gwoss stands up.

Gwoss says, "And I can do both."

Gwoss says, "Sulk and come."

Poet gives Gwoss a peck on the cheek.

With a tone of calm assurance, Poet says, "Ok, off to Bodean."

Gwoss says, "What about Ibo?"

Ibo says, "I'm coming!"

Poet walks to the west.

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--- The lobby of the I.P.C. ------ 6:3:-2 ---

Holoposters featuring various publications are projected onto the walls of this sleek waiting room, alongside awards and accolades, interspersed with fancy advertising. The viewer's face is automatically placed atop idealized, gender-appropriate bodies of the correct race on front covers here and there. The characters in every poster, of which your face is one, seem deliriously happy to be on stage, on screen, or in other situations of fame and fortune. A glowing sign floating above the gleaming front desk reads 'Ibix Publications Co.', and low, subtle couches and chairs surround an artful and clearly very expensive formglass table, which holds printed sample issues of the conglomerate's many publications. Bristling with raw energy, Gwoss seems to be enjoying the view. A slender Jin receptionist sits at the front desk, swiping at an organisational chart on a burred-out holoscreen. A sleekly designed reception desk sits centrally at one side, display console flickering. A low polyleather sectional is here, made inviting with a few plush cushions. Arching over on a curved chrome stem is a sleek lamp with a smoked glass shade. Positioned beside the sectional is a simple yet elegant hardwood karaffee table.

Sanji flashes Ibo a joyous smile.

Sanji says, "Welcome to I.P.C.! How can I help you?"

Sanji flashes Ibo and Poet a joyous smile.

Sanji says, "Hello and welcome to the number one publication company in Scatterhome!"

Ibo flashes Sanji a joyous smile.

The corners of Poet’s mouth turn up as you grin mischievously.

Ibo says to Sanji, "Hello!"

Sanji gasps aloud.

Sanji says, "It's... it's the Voidwitch! I mean... you are. I saw you on the comms, Winterfest..."

Poet tips her torso towards Sanji in the barest semblance of a bow.

Ibo beams broadly at Poet.

Sanji gives Ibo the once-over, eyeing him suspiciously.

Gesturing vaguely, Poet says to Sanji, "Pleased to meet you."

Sanji beams broadly at Poet.

Sanji says, "Welcome to the Ibix Publication Conglomerate! That zine you read? We probably made it!"

Poet flashes Sanji a joyous smile.

Ibo snickers at Sanji.

Ibo says, "Mmm… Keiko and Orrin."

Sanji says, "Not THAT zine, that's one of those..."

Sanji shudders a little. "Independent magazines."

Ibo giggles at Sanji and says "course, course"

Poet's tattoo glows silver beneath her void dark skin as it flows and shifts, entwining the entirety of her left leg from ankle to hip in a pattern of vines and leaves. Moonflowers appear here and there, and a tiny rosewing peeks out from behind a leaf, just at the curve of her hip.

Sanji hugs a line from "I Hate Winterflame" and smiles to herself.

Sanji says, "Okay!"

Sanji says, "I'll just buzz Nayami for you, she should be almost finished in there."

Sanji says, "She'll come get you when she's ready."

Poet beams and nods.

Ibo whispers to Poet, "this is going to be fabulous!"

In a harsh rasp tinged with madness, Poet says to Ibo, "Mmhmm."

Sanji peers at a camera.

Ibo looks around curiously at the various holoposters around the room.

Ibo giggles happily as he watches himself in a holoposter projecting his face.

Ibo says, "Oh I'm so excited!"

Ibo claps his hands together merrily.

Ibo says, "This is the big time, boss! Sure beats those Reynolds ads I been running, eh?"

Poet taps her lips with a claw, also looking about at the various people and poses. "The ads are great though!" she says to Ibo with a laugh.

Activated from the other side, the sliding door to west hisses open.

Nayami sashays in from the west, removing a pair of black nanorubber gloves.

Ibo says, "Nayami!"

Nayami gives you a look of comprehension.

Ibo flashes Nayami a joyous smile.

Poet acknowledges Nayami in greeting.

-- Nayami Nuek (#65236) ------------------------------------------------------

Race: Jin Gender: Female

Affiliation: Unknown Status: Healthy

Description: This tall and slim Jin woman looks a little dishevelled: her earth-toned robes are wrinkled, her black hair is pulled back but several loose strands have escaped to curl around her neck, and there's a small white smudge on the corner of her mouth. The large smile on her face contrasts with her eyes darting anxiously about the room. Despite her current appearance, she has an aura of elegance with an erect posture and graceful movements. The rich dark-purple of her eyes is striking against her pale lavender skin, her dark deatheye standing out between them. A camera is suspended from a black lanyard around her neck, stitched with the words 'Jins and Juice'.

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Sanji beams broadly at Nayami.

Sanji blushes furiously.

Nayami strides over to Poet and extends a clawed hand.

Nayami wrinkles her nose and sniffs.

Nayami wipes her nose a little and twitches slightly, but beams around at the little gathered group.

Poet takes Nayami's hand and clasps it with both of hers. "Hello. A pleasure to meet you."

Nayami smiles and nods her head at Poet.

Ibo smiles at Poet and gives her an eager thumbs up.

Nayami says to Poet, "Oh, you look fantastic! This is going to be fun!"

Dreamily, Ibo says, "Doesn't she! just perfect."

Poet’s mouth turns up as her face breaks into a smile.

In a sultry, smokey tone, Poet says, "I think so."

Nayami looks around, "And welcome, welcome you hangers-on."

Sanji says, "Do you need anything, Nayami? Some karaffee? A snack?"

Nayami waves a hand dismissively, giving a wry smile.

Nayami shakes her head at Sanji.

Nayami says to Sanji, "No thank you, dear. Plenty of fluids in the studio!"

Ibo snickers softly to himself.

Nayami gives a wry smile.

"Heh heh heh," Poet chuckles.

Sanji nods and puts her head down, going back to what she was doing.

Nayami claps her hands together merrily.

Nayami makes a beckoning motion.

Nayami says, "Follow me into the studio."

The sliding door to the west hisses open as Nayami activates it.

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A well-equipped and discrete photographic studio.

This simple photographic studio has a small seating area, and a large area swathed with holo-silk - a super high-tech and waterproof backdrop material that can be set to impersonate any setting programmed by the user. A tall, fashionable and jittery-looking Jin woman stands here with a fancy-looking camera. Its animated front panel showing magazine-appropriate (but safe for work) 'serving suggestions', a juice machine sits off to one side, humming. A low polyleather sectional is here, made inviting with a few plush cushions. Positioned beside the sectional is a simple yet elegant hardwood karaffee table. Arching over on a curved chrome stem is a sleek lamp with a smoked glass shade.

Ibo eagerly looks around the studio.

Ibo says, "There'll be issues of this Jins 'n Juice all over the Selessian outpost, no doubt!"

"Heh heh heh," Ibo chuckles.

Poet looks over at Ibo and burst out laughing.

With a tone of calm assurance, Poet says, "Probably, they do seem to love my poster."

Ibo says, "Yeah they do!"

Nayami busies around, checking the holo-silk and arrangements, "So... darling, have you used holosilk before?"

With a tone of calm assurance, Poet says, "I have not. All my shots for "All My Spacers" were on location."

Nayami gestures around, "It's very simple. It's basically a way of projecting fancy backdrops. It'll look somewhat crude here, but it's entirely waterproof and malleable so you just need to link up your mindsim and you can imagine your setting for the shoot. In the final edits it will look entirely real. Okay?"

Poet looks around the studio curiously, one hip cocked and her toes tipped in tall platform heels with sparkling ruby dust.

Poet nods at Nayami.

With a tone of calm assurance, Poet says, "Seems easy enough."

Nayami admires Poet’s shoes, "Nice heels!"

In a cold machinelike tone, Poet says, "Thanks!"

Nayami says, "So, what we'll do, is, you can help yourself to various juices and have at it! I'll just be here snapping away!"

Ibo touches the control panel on a juice machine.

A pleasant tinkling sound comes from its speakers, a menu appearing on its control panel with pleasant colors and lights.

A soothing, synthesized voice comes through the speakers, 'Hello, Ibo, Rookie Dust. What can I make for you today?'

Whirring gently, a juice machine fabricates a clear nanoplastic glass filled with tangy spacer juice, which it delivers to Ibo on a tiny moving platform.

Ibo says, "Ooo, spacer juice!"

Ibo takes a drink from a clear nanoplastic glass filled with tangy spacer juice.

-- A juice machine (#72585) ---------------------------------------------------

Owner: Unknown Usable life: Perpetual

Mass: Large Resetting: Yes

Description: Its animated front panel showing a series of magazine-appropriate (but safe for work) 'serving suggestions' when not in use, this large machine awaits your refreshment needs. Serving a variety of juices, a circle in the middle of its screen features the words 'PUSH for menu'. At the bottom an iris-shaped recycling slot provides a tidy solution for empty cups and glasses.

Usage Syntax: PUSH FOR MENU, PUT <ITEM> IN MACHINE TO RECYCLE

Contents:

Nothing.

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Poet touches the control panel on a juice machine.

A pleasant tinkling sound comes from its speakers, a menu appearing on its control panel with pleasant colors and lights.

A soothing, synthesized voice comes through the speakers, 'Hello, Poet Yi'jiaru, the Voidwitch. What can I make for you today?'

[1.] Crystal Clear Water.

[2.] Scarlet Hinkafruit Juice.

[3.] Fruit Crush.

[4.] Sparkling Wine.

[5.] Corifrut Cordial.

[6.] Creamy Milk.

[7.] Tangy Spacer Juice.

[8.] An Iced Smoothie.

[9.] Redberry Squash.

[10.] Fruit Punch.

Whirring gently, a juice machine fabricates a clear nanoplastic glass filled with scarlet hinkafruit juice, which it delivers to Poet on a tiny moving platform.

Poet takes a sip from a clear nanoplastic glass filled with scarlet hinkafruit juice.

Poet drinks the refreshing fruit juice

-- A clear nanoplastic glass filled with scarlet hinkafruit juice (#30831) ----

Owner: Unknown Usable life: 3 weeks

Mass: Tiny Resetting: No

Description: This clear nanoplastic glass is just the right size for a refeshing drink on the go. Made from tough, crystal clear nanoplastic, the Celestine Ascendancy Guardians branding is embossed onto the side with a frosted finish. A small logo on the bottom indicates that it is wholly made from recycled materials and is biodegradable.

Contents: 7 draughts of scarlet hinkafruit juice slosh about inside.

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The holo-silk shimmers, transforming the staging area into a beach fronted Amaian swim tank with a bar hut and a view of the stars through the transteel hull.

Ibo says, "Oh my stars! Seeing that Amaian swim tank brings back memories of my favourite issue of Jins 'n Juice."

Ibo fans himself.

Nayami snickers at Ibo.

Nayami says to Ibo, "It's nice to meet a fan of the magazine!"

Ibo says to Nayami, "Love it! This is a dream come true."

Ibo claps his hands together merrily.

Nayami beams broadly at Ibo.

Poet moves to stand on the beach by the hut sips at her bright red drink.

Poet stands here, clad in metallic red polyleather and lace, sipping a red drink.

A 'CLICK!' sound precedes a bright flash of light that heralds the fact that Nayami has just taken a photo.

Nayami says, "Oh yes, darling, work it!"

A 'CLICK!' sound precedes a bright flash of light that heralds the fact that Nayami has just taken a photo.

Nayami says, "Keep moving... more poses!"

Nayami strikes a pose.

Poet is pouring a glass of red juice over a metallic red bustier.

A 'CLICK!' sound precedes a bright flash of light that heralds the fact that Nayami has just taken a photo.

Nayami says, "Oh! Darling... so beautiful!"

Ibo gasps in delight and snickers "Oh boss, Gwoss is gunna die when he sees these photos!"

Poet breaks into hearty laughter.

Poet lies here, belly covered in bright red juice.

A 'CLICK!' sound precedes a bright flash of light that heralds the fact that Nayami has just taken a photo.

Poet is sitting on her knees, chest out, holding a glass of red juice.

A 'CLICK!' sound precedes a bright flash of light that heralds the fact that Nayami has just taken a photo.

Ibo says, "Dun get shy on us now boss!"

Poet looks over at Ibo and burst out laughing.

Nayami says, "Oh YES! So juicy!"

A 'CLICK!' sound precedes a bright flash of light that heralds the fact that Nayami has just taken a photo.

Poet winks at the camera as she pours red juice into her bustier.

A 'CLICK!' sound precedes a bright flash of light that heralds the fact that Nayami has just taken a photo.

Nayami says, "Oh THAT one, that is a cover shot, right there!"

Poet grins mischievously at Nayami.

Looking over her shoulder, Poet pours red juice on her polyleather clad ass.

A 'CLICK!' sound precedes a bright flash of light that heralds the fact that Nayami has just taken a photo.

Nayami says, "What a magnificent ass you, have, darling."

Ibo says to Nayami, "I know! right?"

In a strange, hollow tone, Poet says to Ibo, "What pose would you like, minion?"

Ibo says, "Boss, you definitely gotta get a shot a whiskey in there - I dun care if it's juice or not."

Ibo says, "Look at me like I'm Gwoss, and I'm growling at ya."

"Heh heh heh," Poet chuckles.

Ibo pathetically attempts to growl in his high-pitched voice.

Nayami moves closer and crouches down for a better angle.

Ibo says, "Brush your lips against that snifter like you’re about the nibble on something."

Holding a glass of whiskey by her cheek, Poet smoulders.

A 'CLICK!' sound precedes a bright flash of light that heralds the fact that Nayami has just taken a photo.

Nayami says, "HYPNOTIC, darling."

Holding a glass of whisky by her mouth, Poet runs her tongue around the rim.

A 'CLICK!' sound precedes a bright flash of light that heralds the fact that Nayami has just taken a photo.

Nayami gives a short gasp of elation.

Nayami fusses around, taking multiple shots of that one.

Nayami says, "OH you temptress."

Nayami says, "Okay, Voidwitch, I think we have all we need there... unless you have any others you'd like to do?"

Poet shakes her head.

Speaking with a voice that sounds like it comes from the void, Poet says, "I think we are good."

Nayami beams broadly.

Nayami claps her hands together merrily.

Poet gives Nayami a peck on the cheek.

Nayami gives Poet a wry smile.

Ibo says to Nayami, "Thank you so much, Nayami!"

Gesturing vaguely, Poet says to Nayami, "Indeed. This was so much fun!"

Nayami says, "Oh I've enjoyed it very much!"

Ibo says, "I can't wait to see the cover!"

Poet nods at Ibo.

Poet gives Ibo a peck on the cheek.

Poet grabs Ibo and twirls him about in utter glee.

"Wheeeeee!" Ibo squeals happily.

Poet breaks into hearty laughter.

Nayami says, "If you'd like any more juice for the road, please help yourselves, and get cleaned up. I'll set the bots to clean up all this juice!"

Ibo says, "Ooo, free juice!"

Ibo touches the control panel on a juice machine.

A pleasant tinkling sound comes from its speakers, a menu appearing on its control panel with pleasant colors and lights.

A soothing, synthesized voice comes through the speakers, 'Hello, Ibo, Rookie Dust. What can I make for you today?'

Whirring gently, a juice machine fabricates a clear nanoplastic glass filled with fruit crush, which it delivers to Ibo on a tiny moving platform.

Ibo says, "Mm Fruit Crush, I like the sound of that."

Ibo takes a drink from a clear nanoplastic glass filled with fruit crush.

Nayami says, "Would you like a photo of the two of you, as a souvenir?"

Ibo says, "I do!"

With a tone of calm assurance, Poet says, "Sure."

Nayami beams broadly.

Ibo hops up and down as he makes his way over to you, and rests his hand on her back as he smiled broadly.

Ibo is leaning into Poet, grinning ear to ear. Poet is here smiling, one arm around Ibo.

A 'CLICK!' sound precedes a bright flash of light that heralds the fact that Nayami has just taken a photo.

Nayami gives Poet and Ibo a cheap holocard.

Poet beams broadly.

Ibo flashes Nayami a joyous smile.

Ibo says, "Aww, this is amazing."

With a tone of calm assurance, Poet say, "Thanks!"

Nayami says, "Okay, there you go! I'll edit the rest and send them on to you when they're ready!"

Ibo holds his hand to his heart and swoons.

Poet nods at Nayami.

-- A cheap holocard (#106581) -------------------------------------------------

Owner: Unknown Usable life: 20 weeks

Mass: Very small Resetting: No

Description: A lifelike image is printed on this holocard, the colors vibrant and rich: This simple photographic studio has a small seating area, and a large area swathed with holo-silk - a super high-tech and waterproof backdrop material that can be set to impersonate any setting programmed by the user.

Ibo is leaning into Poet, grinning ear to ear. Poet is here smiling, one arm around Ibo.

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Nayami says, "Wonderful, wonderful... thank you so much for coming in. It's been a pleasure."

Ibo says to Nayami, "Thank you, thank you, so so much! I can't wait."

You wave at Nayami.

Nayami beams broadly at Ibo.

Ibo waves and says "Goodbye!"

As Poet activates it, the sliding door to the east hisses open.

Poet and Ibo stalk quietly to the east.