[ Have 1 Jock Hangout, Have 1 Slacker Hangout | None | 1400c ]
MICKEY: Yo Addison! Pop quiz! You’re a skater with a nasty habit of wrecking decks… What do you do? What do you DO?
ADDISON: …try to skate more carefully?
MICKEY: Good one, Addison! You’re pretty funny! But seriously though, I gotta find a sponsor before my bank account crashes headfirst into a concrete wall. I got one good lead, though. I just found out Rawkster Energy Drinks is scouting for a skater to be the new face of their brand… And I think it could be ME!
ADDISON: It’d be awesome to know someone famous! When are you trying out?
MICKEY: Whoa! Slow down, dawg! You’ve got to learn to ollie before you can kickflip.
ADDISON: Those were… words…
MICKEY: What I’m trying to say is, it’s not that simple! Before I can try out to be the new Rawkster spokesperson, I need to develop some signature moves! Only problem is, I might’ve accidentally gotten myself banned from my previous practice spot for rail-grinding during ‘off hours’...
ADDISON: When it was closed?
MICKEY: More like during the hours the security guard was off. But don’t worry, I learned my lesson… Security cameras are actually a thing.
ADDISON: I’m not sure that’s a lesson… but I’ll see if I can find somewhere for you to skate.
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ADDISON: Okay, so I’ve got good news and bad news. The bad news is that, technically, skateboarding isn’t allowed on campus…
MICKEY: Aww… huge BUMMER…
ADDISON: The good news is that I was able to convince the administration that the math department could really benefit from a giant, concrete parabola… otherwise known as a halfpipe.
MICKEY: Whoa! This is killer! I’ll be able to perform mad, uh… geometry… on this necessary learning tool. Rock to Fakie… then roll into a Frontside Air!
ADDISON: Mickey, that was epic! You looked just like a pro skater!
MICKEY: Glad you think so… Unfortunately, my moves look Tony Hawkward when I film them with the dinky camera on my phone… And without a raging skate video, I’ll never get a chance to try out to be the Rawkster Energy Drinks spokesperson.
ADDISON: So you need a good video? I think I know someone who can help with that…
[ Addison, Mickey, A Level 6+ Filmmaker (Morgan) | 8h | 1600c ]
MORGAN: Mickey, I heard you were looking for some help filming a skate video… If you’re interested, I think I can work a little of my patented movie magic!
MICKEY: Totally!
MORGAN: I’m thinking we’ll begin with a low angle shot of you standing on top of the half-pipe. Heroic. Contemplative… It’s dawn, and your silhouette is stark against the orange-red sky. The orchestral soundtrack fades in, and then swells to a crescendo… BUM BUM BUUMMMM…
ADDISON: That sounds epic!
MORGAN: Yeah, but if that’s too much trouble, we can always just slap one of these HD sports cameras to your helmet and get some gnarly action shots! So we just need to finish rendering… and there’s your skate video! What do you think?
MICKEY: OMG! The way you’ve edited it together… I look like a total superstar!
ADDISON: Plus all those horizontal lens flares give it a spaced-out vibe! Almost like… Mickey is defying gravity!
MORGAN: Yeah, I’d hesitate to call myself the next Fincher or Whedon. But then I would anyway… because I totally am!
MICKEY: Whoever you are, you rule! I just uploaded the video to the Rawkster Energy Drink site, and I already have thousands of comments…
ADDISON: Including one from the Rawkster Talent Committee! They want to meet you in person! You did it! You just got a chance to try out to be a spokesperson for Rawkster Energy Drinks!
MICKEY: Oh man! I didn’t think I’d make it this far! What if they don’t think I’m cool enough? What if I freeze up and forget how to make mouth words?!
ADDISON: Hmm… sounds like you need some help refining your persona…
[ Mickey, A Level 7+ Prep except Addison, A Level 5+ Actor (Dale, Laurie) | 12h | 1800c ]
DALE: Hey, Mickey, we heard that you need to impress some talent scouts!
MICKEY: Yeah, I’m not sure I look or act cool enough!
LAURIE: Relax, Mickey, we can help! We just need to know what kind of attitude you want to present.
MICKEY: ...attitude?
DALE: I was thinking ‘clean-cut role model’.
LAURIE: No way! That’s way too tame for a skater! Mickey should go for ‘edgy street kid’.
MICKEY: They both have good ideas. Addison, what do you think?
ADDISON: Um, I think you should go for… clean cut role model! You may do extreme sports, but that doesn’t mean you need to be extreme all the time… Lots of athletes make a career out of being good role models!
MICKEY: Good point!
DALE: Great! I think we should go with bright clothing and a proper haircut to keep your hair out of your eyes. An always remember to be extremely polite!
MICKEY: But of course, sir or madam… shall I curtsy?
DALE: That’s… weird. I was just trying to say that--Oh wait! I get it! You’re doing what I suggested already!
MICKEY: Yep… how’d it come off?
DALE: Earnest, wholesome, but kind of playful… basically, you were awesome! Let’s practice a bit more… and then it’ll be time to go try out! Okay, now THAT delivery was perfect! I think it’s time to show the talent scouts how much of a role model you can be!
Mickey approaches the talent scouts.
MICKEY: It’ll be my pleasure to answer any questions you might have, but first I’d like to say that it’s a real honor to meet you!
A short while later…
ADDISON: Hey, it looks like you made quite an impression!
MICKEY: Definitely! I had those Rawkster talent scouts eating out of my hand! I’m totally in! What could possibly go wrong?
Mickey hops on a skateboard… and it snaps in half!
MICKEY: Oh no… I broke my skateboard! Addison, I won’t be able to finish my routine without a new deck… Can you help?
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ADDISON: Whoa… new skateboards are expensive!
MICKEY: Yep! Why do you think I wanted a sponsor to help me cover the costs?
ADDISON: So will this new skateboard work?
MICKEY: Cold-pressed maple, titanium trucks, platinum bearings… this skateboard is a BEAST!
ADDISON: I’m glad you like the board. So can you finish your routine?
MICKEY: I can… but I’m not sure how much difference it’ll make. While you were gone, I heard the talent scouts talking about my tricks, and they didn’t sound impressed.
ADDISON: Oh no… is there anything you can do to step up your game?
MICKEY: Maybe… if I had someone to help modify the halfpipe to get more hangtime… And someone to really pump up the crowd.
[ Mickey, A Level 7+ Nerd except Addison, A Level 5+ Cheerleader (Bailey, Emery) | 16h | 5r ]
BAILEY: Greetings, Mickey! I’d heard about the concrete halfpipe you were using for your math homework!
MICKEY: ...you’re not going to get us in trouble, are you?
BAILEY: For what? I love applied physics! And don’t worry about hangtime! If we extend the vertical sections upward, you should be able to achieve ‘freaky mad lift’.
MICKEY: That IS the technical term…
EMERY: And I heard you need help whipping a crowd into a total frenzy… that just so happens to be my specialty!
ADDISON: Okay, everyone, you know what to do… let’s get started!
BAILEY: The halfpipe has been modified for maximum vertical lift!
EMERY: The crowd is chanting your name!
ADDISON: Looks like you’ve got everything you need, Mickey. Now it’s all up to you to impress the talent scouts!
MICKEY: Okay, so no pressure then… Just kidding! I’m on this! Time to make some history!
Mickey accelerates down the half-pipe, gets air, and performs an epic 760 degree spin!
EMERY: OMG! Mickey, that trick was phenomenal!
BAILEY: Indeed! I was also quantifiably amazed!
MICKEY: And the talent scouts?
ADDISON: They loved you! Between your wholesome attitude and extreme skateboarding, you’re exactly the role model they’re looking for!
MICKEY: Sweet! Know what that means? Free skateboards and all the Rawkster energy drinks I can suck down! Addison, want to celebrate with a Rawkster toast?
ADDISON: Sure!
MICKEY: To you, Addison! Thanks! I couldn’t have done it without your help!
ADDISON: Ukk… I just took a sip, and that’s AWFUL…
MICKEY: Ugh… the flavor is actually called ‘Gorilla Stank’...
ADDISON: Wait, you never tried Rawkster before?
MICKEY: No! Who knew it was this puke-tastic?
ADDISON: Well, I’m sure you’ll figure out something nice to say about it eventually… After all, you’re their spokesperson now!
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