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[rebelsamurai]

[ Amidst the impressive technological marvels and distractions present on the ship, Johnny found it impossible to resist the allure of commandeering the network for a brief moment. While he's no deckhead or with a fancy BD strapped to his head, Johnny at least knows how to work a camera. This is why everyone is getting a good view of the scowling rockerboy as he puffs smoke directly into the camera.

Yeah, he's smoking again already. Don't ask how he got his hands on another e-cigarette. It probably involved a five-finger discount and a lot of schmoozing. Despite being such a complete asshole, Johnny is at least charming.

He's a charming little parasite. ]

Okay, chucklefucks. [ He mutters before taking another drag on his cigarette. Smoke billows from his nose as he exhales, resembling an angry demon/oni graphic on his tank top. ] Let's have a little talk.

Where the fuck are all of you from? Half of y'all look like your average Joe, while others look like wannabe supermodels who just walked off a Jinguji photoshoot.

[ Johnny lets out a chuckle as he brushes some ash off his cigarette. ]

So, who wants to go first? State your name and where the hell you're from.

Comments

UN: SHINIGAMI

[mikoshi]

¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Welcome to the Hotel California / Such a lovely place (Such a lovely place) / Such a lovely face

un: thelastsamurai

[rebelsamurai]

Plenty of room at the Hotel California
Any time of year (Any time of year)
You can find it here~

But seriously, wtf are you doing?

[mikoshi]

Answering your question

Did you know I was technically born in Tijuana

[rebelsamurai]

And here I thought I knew everything about you.

You better not be pullin’ my leg here, Vinny.

[mikoshi]

I'm not. Thought about it cause this robot thing wouldn't stop talking to me about tequila.

Audio only;

[justamobster]

Lotta young pretty people here, yeah?

Startin' to think these Edict fellas've got a type.

[rebelsamurai]

[He can’t help but smirk a little once he hears the familiar accent. It’s that hat dude from the other day, isn’t it?

It gotta be.]

You mean the Edicts are fond of dick! Have you see how many guys are on this ship? Pure sausage fest.

[justamobster]

[ He makes an unhappy sound at that. ] They better not try no funny business or they'll find out this geezer's still able t'play some chin music, yeah?

[rebelsamurai]

Chin music, huh?

[He pauses briefly as he takes another drag on his cig. Johnny needs the nicotine, okay?]

I’m stealin’ that but yeah, despite batting for both teams—I like my cheesecake.

I’m just surprised by the crowd we have here.

[justamobster]

Have at, though half the time you'll get mooks askin' you what the hell it means.

[ Ladon appreciates not having to define his slang for once. And he's going to take the inference that 'cheesecake' refers to women. ] Not many dames or kids. The cutesy robots ain't makin' it any less disturbin'.

UN: idklol

[precocity]

chucklefucks???
that's a new one

[rebelsamurai]

Not exactly “new” but more like appropriate.

[precocity]

i mean sure i can't argue that
still it is really nice to say some of us look like models
truer words have never been spoken
i should do modelling

[rebelsamurai]

Nah, I think your ass probably falls on the "average" side.

[precocity]

hey!!!
how do you feel about crushing a poor guy's dreams?

@benediction

[sunbeloved]

Jinguji?
Is that a modeling agency in your world?

(....oh god.)

@thelastsamurai

[rebelsamurai]

[ Incoming anti-consumerism rant in 3, 2, 1... ]

Yeah, somethin' of the sort. They're more like a parasitic clothing line that preys on people's insecurities as they navigate through this shitshow called "life." Their motto is basically "dress to impress even when you die," or some shit like that.

Gonks all over the world buy into their bullshit hand over fist. That's because they believe they're buying "quality" while shopping at Jinguji, not at all realizing that all those fancy clothes were made in sweatshops across the globe. It's rather pathetic, honestly, but hey—nothing stops the masses from shelling out the eddies for top-shelf clothing.

It's just a shame that all the dead-eyed models in their promotional material look like they've sold their souls to the devil.

[sunbeloved]

(well....good thing he's used to people ranting and doing all the talking, usually.)

A shame.
Clothing doesn't matter much whenever you die, not that it was on my mind when I did originally. Humanity and their differences can stick out in some ways, but I suppose opulence and hedonism is eternal.

As someone who refused to be driven by greed, it can be deplorable.

What is the point if you lose everything that once was yourself in exchange for such things like power and riches? There are often better ways of finding yourself, or perhaps even finding a way to not feel lost any longer.

(he....also normally doesn't talk this much, a surprise.)

[rebelsamurai]

[ Well, check this out! Someone actually gets it. Johnny is pleasantly surprised for a change. ]

You’re smarter than the average bear. Many people are so focused on spending their money to buy back their humanity from the corporations that took it that they don't see they're part of the problem.

It really is a damn shame. Thankfully, we don't have to worry about the ills of capitalism just yet. No, we're stuck in the middle of outer space with just a hope and a prayer.

[sunbeloved]

There is something that I recall hearing once, "the love of money is the root of all evil", was it?

It doesn't buy what the heart is missing, or truly bring as much peace as they think.

(martha might be pleased with jeanne that he memorized that were they there, even if karna held different beliefs personally, he did not judge them for their own.)

Though there also is more to it than that. Not all terrible acts are committed over money.
Anyway, at the very least, it's peaceful until trouble decides to make itself known.

UN: broly

[gobrolygogo]

[It doesn't take nearly as much fiddling this time for Broly to activate the speech to text function. He's learning.]

Broly.

I'm from Vampa.

What is a "super model"?

un: lastsamurai

[rebelsamurai]

Vampa? Why the fuck does that sound outside of my solar system?

[ There's a good reason for that, Johnny. A very good reason... ]

Anyways, nice name. It sounds tough, almost "brolic," as the Northeasterners would say.

Supermodels are parasites with legs but they're hot, usually. They model the latest fashion trends and usually have access to the best synthcoke imaginable.

text | un: networkday

[weekending]

As the one starting the discussion, should you not be the first volunteer? Leading by example and all that.

[Sunday's curious, though - a survey like this would be interesting to see the results of. What kind of patterns are there to be found, etc. He doesn't mind participating either, exactly.

It's just, starting off with an attitude like this rubs him the wrong way.]

text | un: thelastsamurai

[rebelsamurai]

[ A new challenger has appeared! Too bad they're about to get sassed by a Night City legend. ]

Lead by example, huh? Well, fuck it—I'll go first.

[ Oof. This rockerboy has a way with words. ]

Johnny Silverhand. I'm a rock legend from Night City and once was a part of a famous band called SAMURAI. I'm also the choom who nuked Arasaka Tower back in the day, so yeah. I've got a lot going on.

You probably heard of me if you're from Earth but seeing how we have a wild variation of freaks and aliens onboard, I wouldn't be surprised if you haven't.

text | un: fangshi

[solless]

Yi.
Penglai.

( brief and to-the-point. with the additional: )

Impressive prosthetic.