Testing out some new OCs - Image from Imgflip AI

Samuel: where am i...?

???: *pushes past you, yelling on his cellphone* "I DON'T CARE MAYA I HAVE A JOB IF YOU DIDNT TAKE ALL THOSE PILLS I WOULDN'T HAVE TO!" *he pushes past the line at a club and goes inside, still yelling*

Oookay. Hes not having a good day. But that doesnt tell me where i am...

???: *following after him* "Oh, hey. You must be new, yeah? Sorry if he's the first impression of this place you get. Welome to Vice."

He jumps a little

What the hell are you?!

???: "Nothing. Name's Torrel. God, do you know ANYTHING about this place at all?"

Im samuel, and no i dOnt

Torrel: "Didn't think so. Well, anyway, this is a city for those who were outcast by their societies. You can do whatever you want here, with almost no consequences. You can't even die permanently." *she suddenly pushes you into moving traffic. It goes black for a few moments, and then your back on the sidewalk* "See? The only issue is, every time you die, you become a little less..." *flicks tail* "Human."

This is a dream. A very... Realistic... Looks at the small scales now on his hand.

DREAAAMM!

Torrel: "Oh god, calm down!"

He grabs her shoulders

how do i leave?

Torrel: "You could take it up with the shepherd and apply for permadeath."

...okay. Show me around here then.

Torrel: *points to a tower that breaks through the rainclouds and disappears int the dark* "Wayyyy up there."

What happens after permadeath?

Torrel: "Nothing. You're dead... D'uh."

He seems to ponder, letting go off her shoulders.

Maybe show me around vice first? Just so i can decide.

Torrel: "Sorry, but I've got work to do" *points towards the club* "Next five hours. You can uh...I dunno. Usually people get a map..."

Is there any way i can contact you. I need at least one friendly face here.

Torrel: "Sure." *rips out a chunk of her tail plume and scribble down a phone number on it with a pen*

I just got a monster girls number. Cool.

Torrel: *thumbs up*

He takes a deep breath and walks into the club

*It is LOUD in there. Tons of flashing lights, tons of other creatures there*

Torrel: "See ya." *scurries off backstage*

He tries to make it to the bar, but everyone bumps him

*the third one in the previous image*: "Hey, you. New, yeah? Or are you just more careful?"

Very new.

???: *pats a stool at the bar* "Nice to meet ya."

Thank you.

sits

???: "I'm Kiko. You made a mistake coming here, I gotta say... This is where people make mistakes."

Samuel. And i dont know how i got here or what here is.

Kiko: "Well, most people get an introduction in the tower, I guess... But listen... Upp..." *he spilled some of his bright, nearly glowing yellow drink before righting himself* "They say... Nothing's... Illegal... There are...Some things..." *his face fell against the table*

Must be wasted... He mutters

Kiko: "I'm still...Awake...What was I saying?" *tugs subconsciously on the broken noose around his neck*

Woah dude. Whats that?

Kiko: "You haven't been around long enough to see an execution, eh?" *waves an arm, spilling the rest of the drink behind him*

N-no. I thought you just respawned.

Kiko: *rolls up his sleeve and counts on his fingers* "Trying to leave the city or breaking into the Tower... Assault on an enforcer, torture, most assaults that would cause traumas past dying... That's like it."

Doesnt sound like anything i would do

Kiko: "Then you're fine, long as you stay out of Ven's woods."

Gulps. Whats that?

Kiko: "North of Vice. No one lives there. Except for Ven, I guess. Strange person. Come there and a play a game of roulette. You win, you get a crap ton of money or something. You lose, you die permanently. Been probably centuries. No one's won."

Huh. Hey, that girl i walked in with... Yknow her?

Kiko: "Torrel. Singer. One of the only ones that won't bite off your balls for ten bucks..."

She sings. Ironic. So do i. Or i did. And then this...

Kiko: *nods, grabbing another drink* "Most people don't remember their lives before... Nothing worth remembering anyway... Nothing but evil in the outer worlds."

He gets up. Its been great talking to you.

Kiko: *waves* "Sure. It's been great talking to you too. Once you're executed, you're vermin. Have a nice forever."

He weaves in and out before making it backstage

*Torrel and the first guy are there*

Torrel: "Cade, you're not allowed to drink before performing. Last time you broke your ankle."
Cade: "I don't get paid enough for this."
Torrel: "You get paid for how much you make people want to f**k you. And sitting on the floor and screaming with a broken ankle isn't gonna do that." *shoves him toward the main stage*

Tough luck with the talent?

Torrel: "Cool. You're up next."

When its turn up, he seems nervous as he walks to the mic

Torrel: "No, it's fine. Just scared me."

Got a shower?

Maya: "In the other room..."

Thank you, ma'am

Cade: "They're mad they don't have you in the palm of their hand like they do me."

He pats his shoulder. Now what do i do?

Cade: "Go collect tips or something."

He goes out into the dance floor

*the crowd gladly tips. this is most likely what the majority of your income will be from*

He sits at the bar

Kiko: "Hm?"

I kinda told my friends i wouldnt prostitute myself. But in my cmtract i put that i only did female clients, for the extra cash

Kiko: "Ah. Fair enough."

He looks behind him. Here comes clients now.

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Kiko: "Executed. Without balls. A vermin even in a society full of degenerates. Just... Be careful, ok?"

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Kiko: "You do. I did. Executions are more about...Humiliation... Also I was castrated before but eh."

Does that... Regrow?

He unconciously closed his legs

Kiko: "Nope. That's the problem. See, the thing is, laws are weird here." *leans back in the stool and almost falls off* "You can steal and murder all you want... But like, if you produce kids, that gets ya executed."

But normal sex is? Like, non child bearing?

Kiko: *nods* "I didn't even mean to.. Wonder what happened to her..."

F**k man. What else is illegal

Maya: "Of course..."

He excuses himself to shower

Torrel: *goes to the fridge and cracks open a soda*

Shower noise

Torrel and Maya sit at the table*

Torrel: "Cade spent his money on alcohol again. He's not getting your pills tonight."
Maya: "I thought so."

Whats wrong, girls? Hes in a towel, his muscular upper half bare

Maya: "Oh! Just money troubles."

Uhm, look. I dont know what the currency here is, but i have cash from... Yknow. Maybe it could help buy your pills?

Maya: "Oh... Thanks."

Mind if i ask what the pills are?

Maya: "These things. They're from Redemption... So they're expensive..." *nudges over a half empty bottle of 'smile pills'*

Anti depressants?

Maya: *nods*

Wow. Im so sorry. I have $250 on me. Take it.

Maya: "Oh, thank you..."

And keep it from cade...

Maya: "I will." *pockets the money*
Torrel: *sighs, finishing the soda*

He slips on some of cades clothes, as they are nearly the same size

Maya: "I'll go get them...Before he can snatch this up too..."
Torrel: "Be careful out there."

I can come with you, if it'll make you feel better.

Maya: "It's ok..."

He nods a little and smiles warmly at her

Maya: *leaves the apartment*
Torrel: "Well. I'm gonna warn you. By the time she's back, Cade will be too. I have earplugs left over near my bed."

Do they fight a lot?

Torrel: *nods*

She seems like a nice girl... I don't think she deserves to have a man who fights with her over necessary pills...

Torrel: "I guess. They'll never leave each other though. They've been together since before they even came here. They were in love back then."

I see... I guess I never had a girl that close.

Torrel: *shrugs* "Regardless of how close they were, they're killing each other."

Think they need to be apart?

Torrel: "Don't tell them I said that."

Well, I think I agree. But, I won't...

*as if one cue, Cade throws open the apartment door and immediately faceplants on the floor*
Torrel: "Oh, for the Shephard's sake. Get up, you lousy roach."

Stanley grabs him and pulls him up

*Samuel, my bad

Cade: "Ughhh, thanks... Where's the bitch? I worked an extra room for the money for her f**king meds..."

*he fights back anger*
I gave her some cash. It's no big deal.

Kiko: "Be careful. No one wants to end up like me."

How so?

hey, wanna go to mc?

Torrel: *chuckles* "You could say that. Cade doesn't do all that bad when he's not being pissy."

Yknow, im somewhat of a singer myself. I could give you a demo, if you had an acoustic that is

Torrel: "Probably down in storage somewhere."

He finds one and tunes it.

Now, i mostly did soft rock, but i can just about anything.

Torrel: "That works. You want to go out after Cade's finished?"

He gulps.

Uh... Yeah!

Torrel: "Thanks."

He smiles and blushes just a little

Torrel: "Are you ok?"

Y-yeah!

Torrel: "Alright."

They get to the place

*the apartment building is slightly lopsided and smells like alcohol*

???: "Torrel, you're back already? Cade won't answer my calls."
Torrel: "He's drunk again. Maya, this is Samuel. He's gonna live with us for now."
Maya: "...Hi."

Hey! *he smiles warmly*

Maya: *hesitantly shakes your hand* "Sorry about the smell... It's my fault, I think..."

Its okay! Its not that bad!

Maya: "That's good..."

Uh, where am i sleeping?

Torrel: "Oh yeah. The couch, I guess."

He nods

Torrel: "Sorry about everything. When most people end up here, it's by choice..."

Im grateful for you

Torrel: "Don't mention it."

Hugs

Torrel: "Ah! O-Oh..." *slowly pats your pack*

Sorry. Misread

Maya: "He was right though...I don't NEED them..."
Torrel: "Bullshit. We've all seen you without them."

Your mental health is important. If he doesnt want to buy them, i will

*Maya goes to bed and Torrel leaves for her next shift at the club*

Next morning, he head7 to find the club owner

*the owner's office is on the second floor*
???: "Come in."

Hello. I came to ask for a singing job

???: "We know. Sit down."

Does so

???: "We saw you the other day... You're not too bad..."

That means a lot

???: "Of course. You'll take the late shift as a performer, between Torrel and Sprang probably."

He stands up and holds out his hand. Thank you so much

???: *shakes his hand in return* "Welcome to the family."

He hurries back to tell everyone

*Maya and Cade are arguing. Again.*
Maya: *about to throw a plate at Cade* "Oh! You got the job?"

Yeah. He took the plate from her

Cade: "Well, good luck with that. And don't sign ANYTHING."
Torrel: *nods*

Shady dealing?

Torrel: "Yup. Let you play a night and give you an official deal. Cade made the mistake of signing. The boss pretty much owns him now."

So then what do i do

*several different outfits hang on the racks*
Cade: *smoking in the corner with the jester guy* "Be careful. Lot of those have gotten ruined by moths."

Theyre all skimpy...

Sprang: "That's like the point. If you want something decent, you'll have to buy or make it yourself."

He chooses tights and a sparkly sleveless vest, showing his biceps off

Cade: "You look good."

He gets ready, guitar in hand

Torrel: *gets off stage* "You're up."

A mini light show happen

*the crowd seems very excited*

*the crowd applauds briefly before going silent to listen*

He gives a moving, emotimal rendition

*the sound of applause fills the club*

He blows a few kisses to the ladies, and exits

Torrel: "Good job!"
Cade: "Yeah. Just be ready. The boss'll be scurrying over any time to form a contract."

Here they come

???: "Samuel! That was wonderful, wonderful! You're an excellent addition to the family."

Thank you kindly

???: "Now, as is customary and frankly necessary, you'll have to sign an itty bitty contract just to ensure that you don't do anything... That may damage our reputation now that you're going to be associated with the club."

But of course. Let me read it

*the contract is long with small print and plenty of complicated words. It seemed to have been written that way on purpose to take advantage of the impatient and generally less educated people of Vice*

Blud reads all of it, and starts requesting edits

???: "Hmf. I suppose that wouldn't be too much an issue..."

He sign

*there's probably about a thousand eyes on you*

Uh, hi.

Mic feedbacks

??? *first one from old photo*: "Fresh meat... Let's see how this goes..."

He strums a few test chords and sighs

*everyone goes completely silent*

He does an acoustic version of radiohead's creep. His voice is soft and smooth like silk, but rough enough to give the words meaning.

*there is a pause, before everyone claps*

He smiles and waves before exiting to the back

Torrel: "Not bad."
Cade: *puts out a cigarette on his palm and wraps an arm around your shoulder* "You're wonderful, you know that?"

He shrugs.

Nah. That was okay. I was just nervous.

Cade: "Don't be so rough. None of us were like that when we first got here."

He smiles at torrel.

Always happy to help if you have an empty slot

Torrel: "We'll hook you up with the owner when we get the chance"

Hey, uh... listen. Would you... wanna go out aand see the town with me sometime?

Torrel: "Sure."

Really? Huh! That was easy.

Torrel: *heads onto stage next*
Cade: "You want me to buy you a drink?"

Uh, I would, but I have none of this world's currency.

Cade: "Don't worry, I got cash. Better going to you than my girlfriend's stupid pills anyway."

O-okay. Thanks, man.

Cade: "No problem. Whatcha want?"

Whatever is fine.