[IC] Singing Through Protection

[StitchedOwl]

"Well I have managed that so I should be good then. My family thinks I am already the best there is. I think they are a bit biased though." She laughed a bit as she followed him through the maze of food carts and people selling things. Soon they found their way to the security and she showed her id as well and went into the building still walking with Devin.

It was a lot more chaotic then what she was used to and a bit overwhelming. Taking a breath, she stayed neared him and followed him as her eyes kept spinning around the room taking in all the sight and movement. Everyone had a job and everyone seemed focused just on their job to make sure the show was a success tomorrow evening.

Thankful that he didnt leave her when he could of, it wasnt like she needed protection all the way in here. "Its so busy and so many people to make this happen" She half whispered to herself and talking to him. Telling herself to just breath and relax was on repeat in her mind as she made her way through the people with Devin at her side. She then saw Eric with the twins and took a deep breath. It was now or never, meeting them as he seemed to waving them over. "I guess thats our cue to go meet them." Her voice sounding a bit like something was lodged in her throat. She smiled brightly and made her way over to them, seeming a bit eager to meet the guy she had a crush on.

Walking up to them, Savannah froze for a moment as if she lost all ability to talk or think. She just stared at Jason and locked eyes with him. Realizing after some time what she had been doing, she shook her head slightly and laughed nervously. "Sorry, I didnt mean to stare, I am Savannah..." She muttered and gave another smile again as she watched the two of them and Eric. Her mind completely forgetting that Devin was with her for a moment.

[World Traveler]

Meeting the twins wasn't nearly as big a deal for Devin as it would have been for most music fans. He was well aware that they were likely the hottest music act around as he couldn't go though a newspaper without reading their names in multiple sections from the world news to the business folds. They were seemingly the perfect combination of talent, smarts, savvy practices, and all the luck one needs to make it big. As the introductions came around Eric introduced Devin.

"And this is her security for the New York and DC legs of the trip. Devin this is Jason and Josephine. They make up the..."

Devin had to interject as he realized what Eric was about to say. "JJ" he said the twins stage name as he shook Jason's hand and then reached out to Josephine who instead gave him a hug. "It is nice to meet you both. I am guessing that the suits outside were your detail so I was going to go and say hello to them and swap notes." Devin was going to excuse himself from the supposed talent meeting, but then Eric stopped him.

"Actually Devin we were just talking about you." While hearing this Devin felt a quick shudder run up his spine. Whenever Eric was just talking about him it meant he was likely getting roped into something.

Eric then continued. "Since you are the only one with any real New York City experience we were hoping you might now a good place for a pop up concert to happen before we left for DC at the end of the weekend? It is supposedly something that is pretty common now. The night after their last concert in a city groups will do a smaller show at a randomly selected theater and then tweet about it. Social Media networking and all that jazz."

Devin gave a faint smile as he watched Josephine literally take a photo with her phone as they were talking. She then seemed transfixed with texting. "We just want to make sure the vibe of the place is right." She added without looking up from her phone.

"Wouldn't an event coordinator be better to tap for that info."

"Sadly if we try that the information will be leaked way early and it wont be much of a Pop Up Concert anymore." Jason added with a charming all american quarterback smile.

"I can think of a few I guess..." Devin said while rubbing his neck. "Seems pretty hard to do any pre-screen work." This time Devin was interrupted by Eric who thanked him and continued to talk to everyone about getting set and ready for the rehearsal.

[StitchedOwl]

Savannah watched and listened as the introductions went around and as Eric asked more of Devan. It seemed they would be doing more then a concert but a smaller pop up concert as well. She smiled and couldnt seem to take her eyes off of Jason for more then a few glances. While Devin was preoccupied with Eric and talking about the pop up concert, Savannah talked with Jason and stole him away as the two seemed to hit it off.

Jason helped her go through the run down and showed her a few things about what would happen the night of the show. It was all very nice and for the time being, she had forgotten about anyone but Jason. The whole place seemed to fade away and only Jason seemed to matter. It was a school girl crush for sure and she was beside herself.

The evening came to an end and it was time to leave and head back to the hotel with Devin. On the walk back to the hotel, she looked over at him and gave a slight smile. "So I take it, Eric, is entrusting you with more work. I would ask for more money. He cant just geta way with using you any way he wants." She was making small talk but her mind was still focused on Jason and how well the evening had went with him.

[World Traveler]

Meetings were how Devin spent the rest of the rehearsal time. He sat in with a few of the venues higher ups to listen to their crowd control plan and review some of the transportation details for the stars and a few odds and ends. During the whole time Eric was texting him or at one point calling him which he just ignored until after the meeting and then went and found him. He was near the stage on his laptop while also watching the rehearsal. They had reached some break or something since the twins were on stage but listening rather than practicing blocking or dancing.

He made his way over to his friend being careful to not get in the way of some of the dancers and other onstage talent. He sat down with his friend and they started talking about this and that. At one point he thought Josephine of all people had looked over at him more than normal. He brushed this thought to the side as hopefully or hormonal thinking and moved on. The topic of his current love life was where Eric had landed so he was letting himself think stupid thoughts to avoid it.

“I am just saying man we are in New York City. We gotta get a night off and take the town!” Eric said this while never looking up from his laptop.

This comment and action made Devin cross his arms and roll his eyes. “The day you give yourself a day off is the day you die Eric.” While a crazy life was lived by many only Eric was the one who seemed to constantly plan and accept chaos. While he asked a lot of everyone and seemed to never confidently know where his shoes are he worked hard and it was a big reason the two liked each other.

“Okay well what about between shows on the way to DC?” Eric asked.

“You want to go and hit on women at the airport bars at 8:30 in the morning?” Devin asked with a perhaps too loud laugh. “I admit that might be the first time we find someone married to the work…” Devin stopped himself from giving Eric and indication that he was interested in this plan. “Just keep working through everything and I am sure some dancer or singer will drag you along.” He then patted his friend on the back and left as the rehearsal wrapped up.

Walking along the bottom of the stage he passed the twins and gave them a curt nod. This earned what was an earnest nod back from Jason and a seemingly warm hello from Josephine. He then went up the stage and back behind the massive curtains where Savannah was. They said their goodbyes and a few people swapped contacts as they left the stadium and made their way to the hotel.

When his charge brought up his friends unique talent of calling on Devin to do more work he sheepishly shook his head. “I’ll deny ever saying this if you bring it up, but he doesn’t mean ill will the requests.” Devin then continued after he smiled a little. “Eric is a guy who can’t not be doing something. If it isn’t work, it was schoolwork and if it wasn’t school it was something else. Think of a workaholic and multiply it by six and you have about a tenth of his perspective and priorities.” They crossed a street with the light red and hustled to get out of the road before a car had a reason to honk.

“Think of the job as his life and when he asked for help it is you getting in invite.” “But I will likely add restaurant consultant to my billables.” He said with a tone that would have warranted a wink if he could do it.