TALENT SHOW.

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Who: Everyone!
What: The first Camp Half-Blood talent show.
Where: The Arena
When: February 21



After some delays, the camp wide talent show is finally set to go. Or, as Annabeth would call it, CHB Factor, complete with three guests judges to give critique a la the standard reality competition. In the arena is a big stage with the judges’ table off to the side, with seats for Juniper, Mr. D, and Tai. And technically only one of them is actually equipped to do any real judging, but the other two are around to keep the mood light. The performers have a backstage area to prepare themselves for an afternoon of entertainment, leave their instruments or other various props they might need during the show.

The Emcee of the evening is Gabriel Novak. (Much to Annabeth’s chagrin, though she did agree that he would be a more entertaining choice than, well, herself.) She also would like to thank Jason for the idea and Merlin for his rounding up efforts, particularly for a few “secret” performances on the way. This seems to be a good cross-pantheon effort and the excitement in the air is tangible. One can’t help but be proud of their community for coming together for both the good and the bad.

There will be a nice after party after the show, which includes the standard dinner set up buffet style in the middle of camp as well as a large chocolate fountain surrounded by fruits, cakes, and other things to dip into the melted sweet stuff.

Enjoy today, everyone. You deserve a break.

Comments

[serenesuccessor]

[She shakes her head, then pauses, nods.]

Ye-Yeah! I mean, I don't have much to bring on? They've got my music...

[Her hands move to smooth out the wrinkles in her dress. Biting her lip she looks down, then up at Margot.]

What if I forget the words?

[lastplaceigo]

You won't. Yeah, it's scary, but you know a lot of these people. [She shrugs.]

Even if you do? Make something up.

[serenesuccessor]

But 'm not good at making stuff up! 'specially in Japanese.

[The knot tightens and Naomi feels like she might throw up.]

[lastplaceigo]

[Margot is half tempted to tell her to do what she does when she gets nervous. Of course, that involves punching people, so she refrains.

Instead, she unclasps the necklace she has on. It's nothing special -- just a gold circle with her star sign stamped on it.]

So, whenever I get nervous, I remember this thing. My mom gave it to me when I was really little, before she got deployed. She told me that if I ever got scared, to remember it and she'll always be with me. Then I don't feel nervous or scared anymore. It's always been good luck to me.

[She reaches it out to clasp it around Naomi's neck if she'll let her.]

So I want you to wear it. You won't forget the words and you'll go out and kick ass.

[serenesuccessor]

[If Margot told her that Naomi would be very alarmed because that's the same advice Kou gave her.

Naomi listens to every word Margot says, carefully holding the pendant in her hand to get a better look at it. Then she looks back up at Margot with wide eyes.]

Are you sure?

[lastplaceigo]

Yep! [She grins brightly.] Now go out there and kill it.

[serenesuccessor]

[With a timid smile she nods, and when her name's announced she shuffles on stage.

There's a fearful glance back to Margot, but then she looks forward taking a deep breath. Her hands rise up, holding onto both Margot's necklace and her brothers.

It's okay. She can do this. With a nod she listens to the music start and then just sings, doing her best to focus, but instead finds herself remembering whenever her Aunt would come visit and her Daddy would play the guitar for her while she sang.

It was the only song he actually knew how to play, and only because Aunt Chiaki liked it so much.

The thought makes her smile, and by the second verse she's let go of the necklaces.

When she's done though she can't help but feel her face turn bright red and she practically runs off stage to hide behind Margot.]

[lastplaceigo]

[Margot listens, bobbing her head in time with the music. She had no idea that Naomi could sing or that she could sing that well, but it makes her happy. It's like watching one of your younger siblings do something great and her heart swells with pride.

When she comes rushing back and hides behind her, Margot laughs, turning to give her a one-armed hug.]

What are you hidng for you? You totally nailed it!

[serenesuccessor]

Nu-uuuuh.

[She whines, just a little, because she's certain she messed up some of the pronunciations.

Not that anyone but her would notice. She's the only person at camp who remotely knows Japanese, even if it's just a little.]

[lastplaceigo]

Uh-huuuuh. [Margot teases right back.]

Singing is tough, but doing it in another language? Super badass. And don't argue with me because I know what's badass and what isn't.

[serenesuccessor]

That's a bad wooord.

[But it's a halfhearted reprimand. She ducks her head.]

My Daddy and Aunt speak Japanese, so it's my second language. Kind of.