In reply to Anthony Ballard, Jr. (msg # 45):

Sally smiled at her boss, called him Tony then walked out of the office and closed the door.

Tanya roughly talked over a speaker "Well Tony ... I did find the band a full-time lead singer who stepped out of an adult magazine... well done on beginning to start lighting the fire under her ass. My hubby refuses to let me have a watch that's too close so I don't squirm around and loosen sutures and whatnot .. ow .. what time is it?"

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Sally stood near Loretta across from the door and said after looking at her watch "So officially announce my next job and lets get moving, Loretta."

She put an orange cream pop twizzler to her lips and then offered Lo her choice of three flavors in individual bags or a snack that could be preferred instead.

Sally privated Ollie *Babe .. would you work part time when lil' J is High School Graduate and join me on road more .. love you. Been watching pers vids a lot /looking at photos..gotta go 'work'.. bye*

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[that was a way to get time in game without asking on chat twenty times]
This message was last edited by the player at 04:37, Sat 10 June 2023.

Loretta looked through some papers and gave her a sheet, "Yes you need to learn this song. It was written by Peter and approved to be performed after your new song. It's called,'My Beautiful Baby'. And speaking of your new song I spoke to the mode/singer that will be coming out dressed in the black angel outfit and performing with you and she is excited and is ready to perform. So go practice, you have an hour.,"

Olivia was brushing Eloise hair while she brushed her dolls hair, when she got the text, she thought to herself, what about Lil E? She sent back a reply, "We will talk about it when we can get together. I love you see you soon ttyl. ", She sent the text and went back to doing Lil Es hair.

In reply to Loretta Zaccaro (msg # 47):

Sally took a quick look at the new song and commented when "Whew, it'll be simple to sing. Going to need precision guitar and [keyboard/ piano] finger work at a few key points. I'm looking forward to the Black Clad Angel song .. Weird to have a new performance partner."

Sally shut her mouth then started to memorize the song as she started to hum it, then sing it in a random manner so as to get her vocal cords ready.

In forty minutes, folks had the song down pat.

The song was perfected in the next 17 minutes and Sally drank water and then the song was run through again mostly ... then the band folks looked at the person in charge and waited quietly for commentary from a boss.

She switched to lollipops to suck on.
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Anthony walked out of the office clapping his hands as well as the other folks in the auditorium theater, "That was absolutely beautiful, that is going to be a hit record when we get it recorded and on the flip side will be you Black Clad Angel song and it can be done in the next few days and be sent to different radio stations and then BAM! You're on the radio. Why don't yall head to dinner and take a break? Y'all deserve break before tonight... Another sold out venue." Tony's phone went off and he spun on his heels and walked back into the office.


Loretta had hers and Sally's jackets and purses in her hands as Sally gave her instrument to one of their roadies she joined Loretta.
"Did I hear Tony right? He has arranged for y'all to start recording tomorrow? That is freaking amazing, congratulations girlie."

In reply to Anthony Ballard, Jr. (msg # 49):

Sally slightly grinned and said "You and I heard Tony right, Loretta. You've had your Flintstone's vitamin this morning, I hope."

She sighed and began to walk towards somewhere to eat ..

Sally said "I hope Ollie is okay with being the wife of a busy minor superstar. And, I need to talk to her about forgetting my mentioning going on tour more with me in about ten years. Ten years hence might be a different time and we'll probably have different commitments in place."

The current duo passed a masked backup dancer for at least one song who wore a multicolor wig and a random costume and sniffed the air .. she remarked and smiled at the memory "Ollie wears that scent every so often."

The dancer was smiled and nodded at ...

And after a response from Loretta and perhaps the dancer, the duo walked silently off to eat.. and Sally smiled at other people roaming the halls.
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They sat down at a steak house...
This little mousey looking guy came over and placed water and menus in front of them and said, "I will be right back with your fresh rolls and honey butter."
He left...
Loretta looked at Sally, "I know your problem, you are missing the missus a whole lot. You will be seeing her soon and I bet she is missing you just as much. Look your life as an entertainer is going to happen, is she not the one that pushed you into doing it? If she didn't want you to do it she wouldn't have done all of this and been behind you like she has been. She has faith in you, she knows that you will be a big hit and she wants that for you. And she is happy being the wife that keeps the home fores burning. Don't push her into anything that she isn't comfortable doing. That is when resentment starts and you don't want that."

The waiter came back up with 2 baskets of homemade rolls and homemade honey butter.
" Here you go ladies, freshly made and right out of the oven just for y'all. Are you ready to order yet? "

Loretta looked at the menu and said," I want a chicken fried steak, white gravy, french fries Cole slaw and ice tea with a lot of ice and you might as well just leave the pitcher because I drink the hell out of good sweet tea."

The waiter smiled and nodded his head then looked at Sally," Ma'am can I take your order? "

In reply to Loretta Zaccaro (msg # 51):

Sally smiled at Loretta and said "You are very wise."

She then turned, smiled more and then pleasantly ordered from the waiter "Eric .. I would like the Haddock platter add fries .. I'll take the pilaf .. put the coleslaw on the side. Thank you."

She sipped from the glass of water that had been brought out to the table for her and snagged Loretta's since she was fine with the tea.
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The waiter smiled and took the menus and walked off to place their order.

Loretta nodded her head, "Yes that I am." She laughed and took a sip of her tea that the waiter brought over.
Loretta cut a piece of bread and buttered it and put it on a saucer and sat it in front of Sally.
"Here eat this and get your blood sugar under control, it will calm you down a bit."

In reply to Sally Anne McKnight (msg # 52):

Sally ate the bread and an errant strand or six of hair irritated her skin and or got in her eyes "I need to get my air trimmed so it won't scare our fans. The AR forums regulars love my hair ... but they have no clue about long hair and Texas summer weather. Its all .. 'oooh a natural redhead who belongs in the pages of Maxxim. Hashtag firstworldproblems'"

She ate some more bread but not too much .. the hair was pushed away and she muttered jokingly "Hashtag longhairedwomanproblems."

Loretta laughed and dug through her bag of goodies then pushed her chair back and walked behind Sally and started pulling her hair back then put the top half in a ponytail then the bottom half in a ponytail then braided these two halves together and smiled then sat back down.

She gave Sally a mirror"Now it's not in your eyes and it's off your neck and no one will be upset because you mad cut it... Especially Livy."

In reply to Loretta Zaccaro (msg # 55):

Sally looked at Loretta and said "I'd like to formally hire you and Fernando as my security team, Loretta  .. perhaps Fernando could keep an eye on Livy most of the time. The offer doesn't have to be taken full-time if you prefer variety."

Loretta laughed, "I'm already on your security team full time as far as Fernando... He might be willing to do it, he is in between cooking jobs right now and he was a bounty hunter so no one would mess with him. Let me text him real quick."
She pulled her phone out of her cleavage and started texting away, within seconds she got a response of 'Hell Yeah I'll do it. Let her know and warn the fam and have someone port me there. '
Loretta laughed as she sent an ok will let you know when things will happen then looked at Sal.
"Ok he's in he just said warn the fam and port him to her but since she will be here just have her pick him up on the way here."
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In reply to Loretta Zaccaro (msg # 57):

Sally mentioned the new hire Ollie one way or another .. and plans were set in motion ..

The food soon arrived and pics of Sal and LoLo were sent to Ollie and Fernando ...

Sal added *My tresses really do need a slight trim.*

Loretta waved her hand, "I'll give you a trim tonight before the concert then we will give you a disheveled bun you will look fabulous darling. And yes I did a stunt when I was a hair dresser too. I've done it all and seen it all."
Loretta was texting, she smiled "That Fernando is something else.," She giggled, little did she know that she was really texting both Olivia and Fernando about Sally's surprise that she will be getting on stage.

In reply to Loretta Zaccaro (msg # 59):

Sally chuckled then said "I hope Gwen [the cosmetologist] isn't pissy about your handling of my hair emergency. I also hope Anthony is cool with my extra security. Oh well."

She listened and ate food for a while then smiled "So, I'm guessing Fernando is thrilled to be at your side more regularly?"
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Loretta shrugged, "Oh puhlease... I'll put ol'Gwen in her pissy place if she has one word to say.  And Tony won't say anything he will be Gucci with it." She snickered."Yeah he is excited."

In reply to Loretta Zaccaro (msg # 61):

Sally sighed "Anthony will probably be thrilled he's not paying my bill for my security .. so does or did my humble PA tell the boss the new news?"

She looked at her watch for the time and then said "We should head out soon."

She texted Ollie *Loved your new NSFW pics that you sent at nine am. I may have to cut any sexting short later. Anthony has the ARs in the recording studio tomorrow and then the show after. Love you.*

Loretta chuckled silently when she secretly saw the message that was typed ...

Sally said "I might need a few cigs before bed."
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Olivia wrote back, "Oh so glad you loved them. I can't wait to see you, I'm so proud of you. You are making a name for you and Artik Rozes. Ok love you too. " Olivia hit send...


Loretta nodded her head," I bet he is glad he doesn't have to pay y'alls salary. That's what the fans are for but he does pay for security... It's in the contract. " Loretta giggled.

When Sally mentions about smoking a couple of cigarettes Loretta wagged her finger to her," You can't do that anymore hun, it's bad for your image to be seen with a cigarette between your fingers and between your lips. You are a role model now so... " She handed her a bag of peppermints," Here put this in your mouh to deter yourself from smoking and it will keep your breath fresh in front of your fans and other people. " She reached in her bag again and pulled out a bottle and handed it to her," Here this is your new fragrance its called Artik Rozes. It smells heavenly d all proceeds go to the humane society. " She sprayed herself then sniffed and smiled," And the smell lasts longer than other body sprays. "

In reply to Loretta Zaccaro (msg # 63):

Sally smiled and put a mint in her mouth then inhaled Loretta's sent "I hope this scent drives a certain woman and a certain man crazy. Boy, when Tanya said the band was going to have its name added to a scent, I was openly dubious. And, I have to say you make that scent smell good."

She then spritzed herself a little while Loretta grabbed their doggie bags.

Sally bought quite a bit of solid mixed chocolates on the walk back which were 99% intended for their mates.

Sally first got warmed up by performing Semisonic's Closing Time in one of the band's relaxing areas .. and the moments before the show's start time started to drag...
This message was last edited by the player at 09:12, Sat 17 June 2023.

Loretta did Sally's hair and make up herself, she did it so she would look more natural and not so fake or barbie dollish. It pissed off the hair and make chic but Sally looked good. And she was getting compliments left and right about how much better she makeup person. How natural she looked, it so made up but rather beautiful.

Loretta nudged her on her shoulder, "See I told you that you were going to look good."
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In reply to Loretta Zaccaro (msg # 65):

Sally nodded at her friend and then played the music only for Lita Ford's Kiss Me Deadly on an acoustic guitar so as to limber up a little more.

One of the other female members of The ARs provided the vocals.

This female duo then performed Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah a la Tori Kelly & Jennifer Hudson
[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpC63VruL_E ] ....

Several folks then looked at watches, phones and wall clocks to see what time it was at the exact same time ..
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In reply to Sally Anne McKnight (msg # 66):

It was time for the show to start and Anthony was going to have the vocalist who dueted with Sally backstage announce a fifteen-minute delay.

Instead of that, Sally walked out with her acoustic guitar and the vocalist after a quick talk with the boss and remarking .. 'As the lead singer .. am I not responsible for creative decisions too?"

The vocalist [Lynne] announced that there is going to be a short delay with the main show and said ".. Sally, the Artik Rozes' primary vocalist, twisted my arm and told me to sing a Rozes classic ... Red Rozes ... which has fallen off our playlist lately."

Fans have been hoping for a return of the song and Sally was trying to breathe life into a few old songs every so often .. and this delay was an opportunity to do something with that idea.

Lynne started to sing nervously and Anthony looked irritated .. Loretta's reaction was to stare daggers at him.

Sally joined Lynne at the half-way mark and there was now a duet which was a new take on the song which Lynne had helped revamp.

Sally then played her ode to Ollie with her 'trademark' electric and was backed up by Lynn and other folks.

Anthony then announced over the PA that the main show would start in under five minutes ...

Bows were taken after intros of the band members on stage were made ..

Backstage quiet high fives were made and Sally popped a mint in her mouth ... and added a little of the new scent upon herself in a few places ...


Five minutes later the magic began ..
This message was last edited by the player at 03:07, Sun 18 June 2023.

Loretta told Sally to give her some kind of signal when her next song was going to be the new song with as Loretta referred to the person as the Black Angel so that she would get her.

In reply to Loretta Zaccaro (msg # 68):

Lynne came over to Loretta and showed her a blackboard with

New Song After Intermission

written on it by Lynne.
This message was last edited by the GM at 22:08, Sun 18 June 2023.

"Thank you and that is when? And how long is intermission?"