[[LSVIXEN] Rumour Has It: Hank Preston is on a Moral Crusade!]

Username: clearskylinez

Comment: *touches the ground* something awful happened here

[Clear Skies]

A Guide to the Claireas

Over the two years that she's been in the city, Claire has tended to change her hair color whenever a significant milestone has been reached.

Her character development can easily be measured by 'Claire eras', or Claireas.

Each Clairea has been logged chronologically. The circumstances to their change will be detailed as they are revealed.

1. Purple Claire (March - May 2021)
2. Green Claire (June-July? 2021)
3. Pink Claire (July-October 2021)
4. Red Claire (October 2021-January 2022)
5. Plum Claire (January-April 2022)
6. Blue Claire (April-July 2022)
7. Mint Claire (July-December 2022)
8. Dark Pink Claire (December 2022-November 2023)
9. Black and Red Claire (November-current)

 

 

 

[Clear Skies]

((Content Warning: suicidal thoughts))

 

The End and the Beginning

Years later, we see that same person, now with much shorter hair, all grown up.

Instead of the relaxed gait of their former typing, now it’s shaky, with trembling hands.

The surroundings are different also, instead now a dorm room. A school pride poster is up on the wall- University of Virginia: School of Medicine.

 

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clearskylinez: i’m sorry guys
MaryBeloved: For what…?
XDarkAngelX: ?
clearskylinez: for never fucking telling you about what i now can’t fucking escape
greenman112: dude can we not go into this bs tonight
Ultralord02: green i will actually kill you- what is it? you can open up to us. kinda knew smth was up
clearskylinez: its ok green’s right tada i’m an attention seeker
MaryBeloved has removed greenman112 from the chat.
MaryBeloved: Go on. I’ll invite him back once things cool down.
clearskylinez: ive spent my entire life doing what my parents wanted me to
clearskylinez: i used to be this gifted kid and now bc of that my future is predetermined
clearskylinez: i was so worn down by everything that when my parents told me they signed me up for uov med. i mean. it’s perfect right? gifted kid, what better way to get rich than to send em to fucking med school an hour away from good ol home sweet home hillsville virginia
XDarkAngelX: Oh my god are you for real?? And you’re just telling us now???
clearskylinez: i’m sorry i’m sorry i’m sorry im just i cant do this anymore
clearskylinez: i tried being smart
clearskylinez: it’s not working nothing is working
 

For just a moment, the focus shifts from the screen, to a kitchen knife sitting on the desk beside the computer.

 

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clearskylinez: i hate my life i hate myself i’m gonna call it here im done
MaryBeloved: Claire, love. I’m going to stop you there. I want you to take three deep breaths for me.
clearskylinez: not this time im sorry
XDarkAngelX: I am so sorry for my reaction. Listen, you’re 21 now right? They have no control over you.
Ultralord02: DUDE I WILL LEGIT FIGHT UR PARENTS RN
Ultralord02: you deserve to do whatever you want to you silly goose
MaryBeloved: I agree- silly goose and all. Please tell us you’re still here.
clearskylinez: i’m here but what else am i supposed to do i’ve already wasted 2 years at this stupid fucking school
MaryBeloved: Not dying is a start. Dear, you are twenty. ONE. I know you’ve had depression for a long time now and I understand how tempting this might be. But you are just starting your life as an adult.
XDarkAngelX: Can I suggest getting the hell away from them
Ultralord02: ^^^ this this this THIS. i’m really fucking worried about you dude. you’ve always deserved better than this
clearskylinez: getting away from them??? dude i’m a college student what am i gonna afford
Ultralord02: ok u know im rarely serious about shit but this time i am. where do you want to go?
clearskylinez: far away from them, still in america but far far away
Ultralord02: can i ask if you’re interested in any other university??
clearskylinez: idk, maybe.
XDarkAngelX: You can transfer. Your parents already put the money into the uni
XDarkAngelX: They can’t really stop you
Ultralord02: how does washington sound
clearskylinez: cold
Ultralord02: fair LMAO uhh ok
Ultralord02: what about san andreas??? west coast, progressive people, fun in the sun
clearskylinez: that sounds fun actually but why are you asking?
Ultralord02: i’m buying you a ticket
clearskylinez: HWWHTHTWHAT NO NO YOU CAN’T DO THAT
Ultralord02: i can and i will. i’m not gonna miss the money, trust me
XDarkAngelX: You know about gift horses and looking them in the mouth man you gotta go
MaryDearest: We should slow down a bit. Claire… this would be a big lifestyle change. But it is also a chance to start fresh. No parents, no med school, no Ophelia Straton.
MaryDearest: You can change your name and everything.
clearskylinez: this is a dream right im pinching myself rn
Ultralord02: man it’s not. now i’m not CRAZY rich i can’t get you like first class or anything but uh
Ultralord02: 2 days sound good? there’s a 9 am flight
clearskylinez: i don’t know if i can do this i don’t know if i’m strong enough to just start over
XDarkAngelX: I’ve known you the longest out of anyone here, and I can say for a fact that you are strong enough
XDarkAngelX: You just have to do it.
MaryDearest: Go on. It’s a ticket to a new life. Sincerely… it’s much better than what your other plan could offer you.
Ultralord02: i swear to you, you won’t regret this.
Ultralord02: go become claire skye. officially.

clearskylinez is typing…
…
clearskylinez is typing…
…
XDarkAngel: Please.
clearskylinez is typing…
clearskylinez: ok

 

[Clear Skies]

((This thread will contain LGBTQ+ themes and depression, along with any warnings placed atop the posts. First couple posts are backstory.))

 

 

Before Becoming Claire Skye

A pale figure sits in a dark room, hunched over a laptop and typing. The only thing illuminating the space is the screen, revealing the tired hazel eyes of a young teenager, adorned with dark circles.

The teen has a chat application of some kind going.

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pheelie: guys
XDarkAngelX: ???
greendude112: yeah??
pheelie: can i just….. vent for a lil while?
MaryBeloved: Darling, that’s what we’re here for.
Ultralord02: what’s going on dude?
pheelie: i don’t know how to say this but i think i don’t feel like this is the real me. like… ultra, you’ve got experience w gender stuff.
Ultralord02: OSHIT ophelia gender awakening LET’S GO!!
Ultralord02: SHIT
Ultralord02: FUCK
Ultralord02: DID I JUST DEADNAME YOU
pheelie: not really. and its not just that like… i highkey hate myself. nothing i ever do is good enough. i’m supposed to be the smart kid, but my grades have been shit ever since 6th grade. middle school was a nightmare. gonna be starting high school soon and i don’t see any way this is gonna get any better.
XDarkAngelX: I mean. Same boat, but sorry to see you floatin by
MaryBeloved: Sweetie… maybe it’s about time you start to prioritize what you want.
pheelie: i want my parents to stop being disappointed i want to make it stop
greendude112: bro, broseph, my dawg, my man (are you feeling like a man btw?) you can’t control some shit, like your dumb fucking parents
Ultralord02: PREACH 🙏 but ye what’s the gender stuff bc ik i can help w that
MaryBeloved: Not a bad idea.
pheelie: i’m… not a girl? i think?? i don’t really feel like a guy tho??? i know that dresses are horrible and i never wanna wear one again. maybe i’m just being dumb and depressed and wishing i could be anyone else
MaryBeloved: That’s perfectly valid… and based on Ultra, I’m sure you’re about to know that many times over.
Ultralord02 is typing…
…
Ultralord02 is typing…
Ultralord02: OH MY GOD OK OK OK OK so i think i get it!!!! you’re neither basically! that’s rad as fuck. ok so NOW you get to go through the awesome option of changing your name to whatever you want it to be. like y’know i chose Mars in the end. because mars is cool AF!!!
pheelie: idk…
Ultralord02: think about iiiiiiiiiiiiiit 👀
pheelie: wtf do i like again?? why is it now i can’t remember my interests
XDarkAngelX: Well, you like vidya games
greenman112: smfh well you couldn’t shut up about D&D the other day tho you never played it
MaryBeloved: Your writing is amazing.
pheelie: hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
pheelie: okay yeah no this is dumb i feel like a huge joke
Ultralord02: WAIT WAIT WAIT that might be it
pheelie: what
Ultralord02: you’re one of the funniest ones here. embrace the joke.
pheelie: …like what??
XDarkAngelX: I use name puns in my stories all the time
Ultralord02: ^^^!!!! become one of angel’s characters!!!!!
pheelie: …ok ngl i’ve always kinda liked your silly names
XDarkAngelX: My writing’s finally being used for something other than deviantart cannon fodder, this is a win
XDarkAngelX: Lemme go through my chars rq
Ultralord02: OK THIS IS EPIC
greenman112: never thought i’d be so happy to see you copying angel’s edge
XDarkAngelX: Okay, first shut up
XDarkAngelX: Second: Wendy Chills, Sunny Day, Manny Moore, Willy Makit and Betty Wont (those two were so dumb), Ray Flection, Clair Sky, Miles Away is a new char…
pheelie: ok most of those are dumb af but i think i see one i like
XDarkAngelX: You’re so rude I am legit providing you free gender euphoria
Ultralord02: WHAT IS IT WHATH IS IT WHUHAT IS IT 
pheelie: ok… i got it. but im not gonna copy your story. what about claire skye?
Ultralord02: 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀!!!!! THAT IS SO COOL change ur nickname rn or i will
pheelie: wait wait wait lemme…
pheelie changed their name to clearsky
Ultralord02: AYYYYY
greendude112: ok respect i dig it
MaryBeloved: I’m so happy for you.
clearsky: me too. ok this is a good start but my hair feels super long now
Ultralord02: dude guillotine your fckin hair DO IT DO IT DO IT YOU WON’T
MaryBeloved: Ultra stop being a bad influence.
XDarkAngelX: No no no do it
greendude112 changed the chat’s name to: peer pressure hour
greendude112: do it pussy
MaryBeloved: Claire sweetie please don’t chop off your hair in the middle of the night.
clearsky: WE ARE DEMOCRACY I’M BUSTING OUT THE SCISSORS
Ultralord02: YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!
 

 

[[LSVIXEN] Shop Review: Summoning the Season of the Witch at 'Seekers' (4/5)]

Username: clearskylines

Comment: Oh my gosh the serotonin I just received. Hi, I'm the owner, Claire Skye! Thank you so much for this review and I am SO happy you like it! Yeah, the problem is, I didn't design the place. It's been like this forever and I'm a little anxious to expand on it. I might reach out to an interior designer and see what can be done. Thanks again, fellow witch! 

[[4RENT] 902A Las Lagunas Boulevard - Floor One Room Two]

Still available!

[[4RENT] 902A Las Lagunas Boulevard - Floor One Room Two]

This three bed / one bath house is a hidden gem along the rows of apartments. Situated on the liminal space between West Vinewood and Hawick, this artwork worthy hidden villa is surrounded by fun locations. Right across the street from The Hotline, and a hop skip and a jump away from Sneaky Pete's- and it has a pool with a view! The space will be a communal one, with four beds for roommates- one extra in one of the bedrooms. The only rules: don't tear the place apart, and don't store any illegal substances. Master bedroom is first come first served. 

(This home is safe for women. If that ever changes, the problem will be fixed.)

 

PRICE: 5K per WEEK

 

Please contact me at [email protected] ((forum PM)) or 78876343

EXTERIOR

 

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[Urgent need for interior designer]

Update: Budget up to four hundred thousand, flexible as I make more wages. Floor plan not required but included.  It has been four times.

 

 

[Urgent need for interior designer]

Guess who's back to looking? Please reach out, it has been three months and it never works out..

[Urgent need for interior designer]

15 hours ago, Ceridwen said:

 

 

Have you found yet?

I have... and why did you include a hyperlink to Papa's Pizzeria? I mean. Thank you.

[Any way to take a better look at interiors before buying?]

15 hours ago, MistressOfMayhem said:

Have you tried poking around the mapping section of the forum and DMing a few of the mappers that have a style that interests you? You might have some luck that way!

I have not actually, I didn't really know it was ok to do that lmao. I'm always so hesitant to reach out first, I don't wanna bug people. I'll give it a try though, thank you. And thank all of you! You guys are great.

[Any way to take a better look at interiors before buying?]

I've been trying to get a mapper for this place I bought for over a month now, and I'm considering just going 'screw it' and buying an interior change. But the pictures of those interiors are pretty limited and doesn't really show exactly what I'm working with. Is there any way to tour some of these interiors? I've been inside the Fancy, Green and Blue apartments before, so I know them. If there are any videos of exploring these interiors, or any more pictures I could find, I would really appreciate it. I've searched and couldn't really find anything like this. Thanks.

[Urgent need for interior designer]

Upping budget to 300k.

[Urgent need for interior designer]

I'm looking for someone to construct a 2 bed / 2.5 bath condo. Details requested have been made in a list. My budget is in the four hundred thousands. Optional floor plan included. Only extra things the floor plan brings is a small laundry room and half bath. Your choice whether or not to use it.  I WILL update the price according to my bank account. Please have a portfolio of at least ONE prior project. Thank you for your time. 

-M. Zheng

EDIT: Please contact me at [email protected]. ((forum PM)), later edited for more detail and price upgrade.

[Mauricio Villanueva, Maceo Cortez (10)]

Date and Time of incident: 1/11/23 to 2/5/23

Names of witnesses (if applicable): N/A

Your ingame name: Minerva Zheng

Overall Explanation (250 word limit) : Minerva hired Villanueva and his company on January 11. She didn't have the full price at the moment, but that would be made by selling the property she'd be leaving and giving the profit of it to him. She was told it'd be done by the end of the week, but was polite (as I was) enough to tell him to take his time. I've kept in contact with the player on Discord, trying not to sound overbearing while asking him about when it'd be done. It turned out that he had wound up in some trouble with the admins, and Maceo was the only remaining active company member. Today, Maceo unrented with only a floor done. I don't think this was intentional through rp, as no rp has been done about this other than buying the service. I'd just like my money refunded please.

 

 

Accusation 1 (50 words): It's not a typical rule 10 breaking, seeing as a scam was never roleplayed, but OOCly I believe it counts now after a month of nothing and the one person who could work on it unrenting. I've been nothing but understanding with the player OOC.

Reported Player(s) Who Broke it: Mauricio Villanueva, Maceo Cortez

Evidence:

Notification of  unrenting + bank log

 

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@Kyra

 

[[VIDEO] [DIVERSIFY] Icydoll's Makeup Guide to Basic Icydoll Day-to-Day Makeup]

Username: MinnieZ
Rating (1-5 stars): ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐
Comment: I am over here taking notes. Another W, Diversify.

[Delete this please.]

Disregard, not actually metagaming.

[Claire-Voyance Episode Nine]

(Victoria Moore, Claire Skye)

 

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* Instead of "Do You Believe In Magic?" playing at the beginning, a sound effect of loud snoring does. You can hear a muttered curse word from Victoria before it's quickly switched to the intro music. (( Claire Skye ))*
* Claire Skye snickers.
Claire Skye says: We're leaving that in.
Victoria Moore says: Of course we are...
* Victoria Moore chuckles
Claire Skye says: Anyway, uh, hey guys! It's us! This is gonna be pretty scuffed, since it's been a good amount of time.
Victoria Moore says: Scuff is part of our style here after all.
Claire Skye says: It makes us look cool and relatable, true.
Victoria Moore says: Just remember folks, we aren't professionals, we just pretend to be them on a podcast.
* Claire Skye chuckles.
Claire Skye says: I know I've already done this personally, but I would love to welcome Tori back to the city.
Victoria Moore says: Thank you. It's good to be back though I do miss Colorado Springs a little already. The air is so crisp and clear. And the spa was kind of heavenly.
Claire Skye says: It's not just my hair, I'm absolutely green with envy at the thought of that.
Victoria Moore says: I highly recommend it. An entire month of cleansing. Yoga, meditation, diet evaluation, physical and mental therapy. There is even a cosmetic surgery clinic.
Victoria Moore says: It was... a nice experience.
Claire Skye says: You've transformed over that time, seriously. It's amazing to see.
Victoria Moore says: And I assure you my amazingly hourglass figure is completely natural!
* Victoria Moore laughs lightly.
* Claire Skye laughs along.
Claire Skye says: Sure it is.
Victoria Moore says: What I can tell you is that there was an absence of 'excitement'.
Victoria Moore says: No shootings, stabbings, muggings, gang wars, fires, muggings... Just relaxation.
Claire Skye says: The lack of muggings so impressive you had to say it twice.
Victoria Moore says: Well given Los Santos is the mugging capital of the universe it stood out to me most.
* Claire Skye snickers with a sigh.
Victoria Moore says: Fun fact, I saw a dead body at the airport when I exited the terminal to get my car out of long-term parking.
Victoria Moore says: That is when I knew I was back in Los Santos.
Claire Skye says: Sounds about right... god. Back when I had my emergency trip to Sacramento, I didn't see anything like that either. It's not the state, even, it's just this city and the areas around it.
Victoria Moore says: It is, an island unto itself.
Claire Skye says: Fair enough. But, I've complained about crime before. We're gonna keep it chill this time.
Victoria Moore says: Well, speaking of crime however. I heard someone sudden became a published author?
Claire Skye says: Ah shit, I forgot. Looks like we're talking about crime after all. Yes, listeners, recently my life was changed for the better. I wanted somewhere to belong, and seeing a new publishing house open up, I decided to use that diploma of mine.
Victoria Moore says: You actually used a diploma from ULSA? This has to be some sort of a record.
* Claire Skye cracks up, the sound muffled,
Claire Skye says: Exactly, who would've thunk it? But, yeah, the bit about crime. So, when I was having my interview, my boss Mary Magana said she was looking for someone to handle a certain project. My work is mainly fiction, so she said I probably wouldn't accept.
Victoria Moore says: I totally heard her name as "Mary Magma" Sounds like a supervillain.
* Claire Skye laughs.
Claire Skye says: I'll have to tell her that. Good possibility for rebranding.
Victoria Moore says: Well, tell us about this project though? I suspect if we have any long-time listeners checking in they might be interested.
Claire Skye says: Oh definitely. So this project... I was shocked when I heard it, as it turned out a little more personal than I would've ever assumed. Do you guys remember episodes back, where I brought up a certain serial killer that had turned his eyes to us?
Victoria Moore says: I'm pretty sure out long-time audience knows who you are talking about.
Claire Skye says: Yep, exactly. But for those just tuning in, a certain blogging serial killer commented multiple times trying to be a guest. And this guy is who she wanted to get a scoop on. The face she made when I told her he targeted me, god. But... y'know...
Claire Skye says: If not me, who would do it?
Victoria Moore says: I almost feel like singing 'it's the circle of life'.
Claire Skye says: Full circle, indeed. So my first book is out now, a brief history of what we know about him, and my own experience learning his identity. Shameless plug, you can find it at Primrose Publishing.
Victoria Moore says: We don't want to give too much away so if you want to know MORE you can buy the book!
* Victoria Moore chuckles.
Claire Skye says: The name is pretty verbose, but it's "Allison7521, The Pretty Dead Photographer." I have an idea of a second one eventually, but after this I just want to write some cute, wholesome fiction.
Victoria Moore says: Hmm, are you worried you might get... locked into a true-crime genre after the success of this book?
Claire Skye says: That was one of my concerns. However, I did bring this up with Mary. She's been completely understanding, and all this time she's told me to be safe, and if I get uncomfortable, to not worry about writing it at all. So, at least at the workplace, I'm
Claire Skye says: free to write whatever I want.
Victoria Moore says: That's nice, and sounds like a great boss. Why don't you tell everyone a little bit about.. What was it Primrose Publishing?
Claire Skye says: Primrose Publishing, yes. A long time ago I visited the building it's now operated out of while it was just a bookstore, no actual writers putting exclusive stories together. It's great to be back there. Of course they still sell books and have an area for selling coffee and other warm drinks to have while reading, but what makes it so special is that it's the first actual publishing house to open in this city, which sounds crazy, but it's true. It was a dream my boss had for a long time.
Victoria Moore says: Do you know anything about other projects going on? Or is that not your department? Or above your paygrade, if you will.
* Victoria Moore chuckles.
Claire Skye says: I can't say much, but my fellow writers are putting some great work of their own out there with a wide variety of genres. It's just about something for everybody.
Claire Skye says: Y'know what? I just had an idea for a guest.
Victoria Moore says: Uh oh.
Victoria Moore says: The supervillain Mary Magma?
Claire Skye says: Exactly. Or if she's too busy, I'm inviting any of the other writers, or our new chief writer.
Claire Skye says: There's a lot of work that goes into this.
Victoria Moore says: That's a good idea actually give our listeners.. that's you out there... a 'sneak peak' at upcoming books .
Claire Skye says: My next work is going to be a sort of series. Normally, new books are released at the first of the month, but since it's just going to be in increments and not showing the whole story, I'm trying to get things going a little faster.
Claire Skye says: Mostly out of guilt for the cliffhanger I wrote for the first edition.
Victoria Moore says: Oh, I can imagine some of your readers out there are a little anxious to see how that cliffhanger finishes out.
Claire Skye says: You gotta make them want to know more. Of course, it's not lost on me that I'm making a pretty big transition from true crime with this.
Claire Skye says: I'm a little worried on how the readers will respond.
Victoria Moore says: Well, why don't you tell all of our listeners a little bit about this next story? Maybe wet some appetites?
Claire Skye says: I'd love to. This is a story set decades in the future, specifically 2051. The secrets of space are getting unraveled, and with that, there's a new rise of colonialism. We'll be following four astronauts selected for their leadership abilities that-
Claire Skye says: will be in charge of a new colony on Mars.
Claire Skye says: I am going to say it's going to have a good amount of romance in it, so if gushy space meet-cutes aren't your thing, I'm sorry.
Victoria Moore says: Do you have a title in mind yet?
Claire Skye says: I do. In The Stars. I've already completed the first edition, or log. Log One is either going to be out soon or already is, seeing as September is here.
Victoria Moore says: Well... I think we can say this then: "Look for 'In the Stars' a steamy Sci-fi-Romance by our very own Claire Skye. On shelves now, or soon!"
* Claire Skye giggles in delight.
Claire Skye says: Keep an eye out for it! You're not gonna want to miss it.
Victoria Moore says: I'm /also/ going to say: "Be sure to visit our very own Claire Skye who has been doing Tarot readings at "Seekers" a local occult store."
Claire Skye says: Oh my god thank you, I was gonna advertise that but forgot. 
Victoria Moore says: Need to get that out there. That store is so cool.
Claire Skye says: It really is. A three card reading is a thousand dollars, but I'm trying to learn more elaborate spreads for a bit extra.
Victoria Moore says: And it's not every day you get a reading from a famous published author either.
Claire Skye says: Hey, nooo, I'm not famous. I'm still the same dork you listened to before.
Victoria Moore says: Just more famous.
* Victoria Moore snickers.
Claire Skye says: I'll settle for that.
* Claire Skye laughs along.
Victoria Moore says: Well, anything we missed that's been on your mind, Claire?
Claire Skye says: Mmm. Well, we do plan on getting this podcast going regularly again, but we're not going to be able to keep up the previous once a week time frame.
Claire Skye says: Partially because of the new career.
Victoria Moore says: That said we /are/ still looking for guests.
Claire Skye says: We are. It's been too long. Just... be ready for a background check. I'm still fuckin' scared.
Victoria Moore says: Yes we should mention that, given our reduced schedule we are going to be picking and choosing guests. For things like interest in what they'll be talking about, and ability to come on during our /very/ night-owly hours.
Claire Skye says: Yeah, but we've kept everyone waiting for too long, we went from being really active to really slow. The listeners deserve to have more content.
Victoria Moore says: We'll try and provide it, just won't be at the same pace it once was!
Claire Skye says: Precisely. Well, Tori, I believe we're good to leave this here. Do feel free to comment. Add and message me on Facebrowser at clearskylines to possibly be chosen as a guest!
Victoria Moore says: You heard it here first folks. If you need to get in contact with us, or want to be a guest that's the way to do it.
Victoria Moore says: I want to thank everyone for spending a little bit of their time with us tonight or whenever you are listening to this. For now, I think it's time to say goodnight, Claire.
Claire Skye says: Goodnight! Let's go grab a drink or something.
* Victoria Moore chuckles as she starts the outro, however 'sad titanic bad flute theme' plays.
* Claire Skye wheeze-laughs.
Victoria Moore says: Well... that's all your getting so enjoy that!
* Victoria Moore she says over the music before cutting her mic.
Claire Skye wheezes: B-Byebye.

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[Claire-Voyance Episode Eight]

On 7/4/2022 at 10:12 AM, Zani said:

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Comment: The black one has been a senator longer than any others. Stupid women! 

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[Claire-Voyance Episode Eight]

(left to right: Claire Skye, Victoria Moore)

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* "Do You Believe In Magic?" plays for a good moment. The Happy Birthday song is layered over it, before both go to background noise. (( Claire Skye ))*
Claire Skye says: Hey guys, Claire here! I'm the birthday bitch!
Victoria Moore says: And with Claire as always is me, unemployed Tori. I hope you are all enjoying your Fourth of July looooong weekend. How about you, Claire?
Claire Skye says: I don't have much inspiration at all, but I'm having a pretty good time. My birthday is getting outshined by the fourth though. Can Americans stop exploding things?
* Claire Skye chuckles.
* Victoria Moore chuckles.
Victoria Moore says: So that is actually something I'd like to take a moment to talk about. While it's Claire's birthday, it is also the birthday of The United States.
Claire Skye says: It's true. I'm the whole country's twin.
Victoria Moore says: I guess I want to say a few things, cause this is the time to do it. Y'all know the low opinion I hold of our local government and officials but I want to... talk about the flip side of that.
Claire Skye says: Ooh, ok. Awesome. The floor's yours.
Victoria Moore says: It's true, the Los Santos and especially the San Andreas governments can't find their assholes with both hands, a map and gps... The country as a whole? It's in vogue to bash America. But  you know? There are are good things too.
Victoria Moore says: Like being gay and it not being illegal. Like have enumerated rights in the constitution.
Victoria Moore says: It's a far cry from anything that would come close to perfection. And there are a lot of injustices and bullshittery. But you know what? We get it right sometimes too.
Victoria Moore says: One of those things we have right is that we an tell the government to go fuck itself and they can't torture us in prison until we recant.
Claire Skye says: The thought of being somewhere like that is just... scary.
Claire Skye says: I open my mouth, boom, jail time.
Victoria Moore says: There are places like that in the world right now. So what I'm saying... exercise your right to tell the San Andreas state government to go fuck itself sideways.
* Claire Skye chuckles.
Victoria Moore says: Rant over.
* Victoria Moore chuckles.
Claire Skye says: My turn for ranting though. I'm... not even THAT mad at the state government. Shit's going down on a national level. We do have these rights but they're being stripped away just so the big men have their world like they want it to be.
Claire Skye says: We are actively going backwards. No matter who we voted in. No matter what the feelings of the public are.
Claire Skye says: I just... damn. Of all the things I wanted them to repeal, the second amendment would be a good start.
Claire Skye says: Sorry for being a bummer when we're trying to be positive but. Just... god damn it.
Victoria Moore says: I want to dig into that a little Claire, that is if you want to get into it. Shit's going down at the national level... Should we discuss with our viewers what that is?
Claire Skye says: I would hope they'd already know, but... yeah. Let's.
Victoria Moore says: Please, go ahead, and I can dig into the... legalese a little. One of the subjects I was able to study somewhat extensively during my tenure at ULSA was indeed the law.
Claire Skye says: If you guys haven't had access to the information, the ability for women to have safe, legal abortions just got overturned. States can keep it in place, but others can just completely get rid of it.
Claire Skye says: We're... more or less staring the olden age of women being baby factories dead in the face.
Victoria Moore says: So, to dig into it a little, what Claire said was absolutely correct. The decision that came down was overturning the Federal Government's ability in this regard.
Victoria Moore says: The laws regarding abortion will now fall to the individual states. Which some will some wont. I think the biggest thing here is that now even though there has been a setback at a national level. There is a lot of room to lobby on the state level.
Victoria Moore says: You don't want the decision in Washington DC to effect your state? Then vote in a way that it will not. It's not a perfect solution, which would be a constitutional amendment....
Claire Skye says: It just seems there are more Republicans than ever though. I didn't even see any democrats campaigning this year.
Victoria Moore says: That is an issue. Unfortunately the Democratic party seems to have... eaten themselves? I can't think of a better way to put it.
Claire Skye says: I didn't know that was allowed, man. Seriously.
Victoria Moore says: You have a story there yourself. About a DNC politician that came in speaking of change, but becoming embroiled in controversy immediately.
* Claire Skye sighs.
Claire Skye says: Yeaaaaaah.
Claire Skye says: Talkin' about the dude who saw me in an article about ULSA and reached out to me on Facebrowser.
Victoria Moore says: To get even more political I am going to say something very unpopular. We need term limits. How many senators have been in office forever and just reap the financial benefits of their positions and do little else?
Claire Skye says: I thought there WERE. That's what I learned at least??
Victoria Moore says: Senators can run for re-election as looooong as they want.
Victoria Moore says: The only term limits in place are on the national level. The State level? Nope.
Claire Skye says: ...That. Doesn't make even a LICK of sense.
Claire Skye says: Like, helloooo? Senators are still powerful, why aren't you holding them to the same standards?
Victoria Moore says: Exactly. We have some Senators within the San Andreas senate who have held office since I was still in middle school.
Claire Skye says: Little hint: the one with the drawl.
Victoria Moore says: Well shucks not Claire, I'm just a country boy... Who is filthy rich.
* Victoria Moore snickers.
* Claire Skye cracks up.
Victoria Moore says: So that's the picture Claire. The federal government is becoming LESS involved in  a lot of areas. Which allows the states to take control of more and more of their affairs.
Claire Skye says: With no limits on how long.
Claire Skye says: Grrrreaaat.
Victoria Moore says: Unfortunately here in San Adreas it's like cleaning up a shitstorm without a broom... or a mop, or anything else.
Claire Skye says: Hands are gonna get dirty.
Victoria Moore says: To say the least. Well, dear listeners that was us getting political.
* Victoria Moore chuckles.
Claire Skye says: Yeah, man, where did that even come from? We're talkin' about my birthday. I guess we're both just that political.
Victoria Moore says: I hate politics. I think the law is interesting enough I might take the San Andreas Bar exam.
Victoria Moore says: Since like... not to pile on but the job market out there is... deader than a dead horse that has been beaten to death already.
Claire Skye says: Oh damn, a lawyer with knowledge of psychology. That's an awesome concept.
Victoria Moore says: Not that unusual, also I've come to learn.
Claire Skye says: Oh? Good to hear, they gotta know this stuff.
Victoria Moore says: Well, I've been a bit of a shut-in for the past few weeks. What have you been seeing gong on, Claire?
Claire Skye says: ...Bout the same. Finally saw my Crypt friends again after a long-ass time but after that went back inside.
Victoria Moore says: Oh yeah? What has been going on there?
Claire Skye says: A lot of stuff I wish I was in on, honestly...
Claire Skye says: I'll be honest. I got zero motivation.
Victoria Moore says: Why is that?
Claire Skye says: Every time I go for something great I get shot down.
Claire Skye says: And when that... situation shot this down.
* Claire Skye sighs.
Victoria Moore says: Shot this down? I don't want to poke, but what's up?
Claire Skye says: It was already hard to get guests and then I find out it's not safe to just invite anyone on like I originally wanted.
Victoria Moore says: Reality jumped up on us at that one, didn't it?
Claire Skye says: But I don't want to give up on this, which is obviously why we're here but... man, that broke something in me.
Claire Skye says: I mean it's a good record, it taking a year and a half to finally lose your naivety in this city. But... heh, yeah.
Victoria Moore says: I get it. Nothing like having a Serial killer slide into your comment sections.
* Victoria Moore chuckles.
* Claire Skye snickers.
Claire Skye says: Good times. Well, terrible times, but, potato potahto.
Victoria Moore says: It's also being alive. You take the good with the bad, and those are the facts of life.
* Victoria Moore snickers.
Claire Skye says: The faaaacts of liiiife~. But I mean. I still only feel motivation to beat this one boss in a video game I pooled most of my time into but. That's how it be.
Victoria Moore says: Won't be the first or the last setback. Even if a lot of our shows are going to be like this. We will continue to have guests, just... guests that we an confirm the identity of.
Claire Skye says: Please slide into my DMs, but be prepared for a little vetting.
Claire Skye says: Well. A lot.
Victoria Moore says: You heard it here folks, you are welcome to slide into Claire's DM's. Dont bother with mine, I never respond to them.
* Victoria Moore chuckles.
* Claire Skye snickers.
Claire Skye says: I know that from experience.
Victoria Moore says: Most of the DMs I get are 'please remember to like... such and such page'.
Claire Skye says: But, uh. If we're friends, are you allowed to psychology me?
Claire Skye says: I know right??
Victoria Moore says: I mean sure? I've done it before. Do you need psychologing?
Claire Skye says: Bro I just told all the Clairvoyants about my lack of motivation and unwillingness to do anything, I think so.
* Claire Skye chuckles, trying to play it off as a joke but... it's not. They're scared. Their expression doesn't match the little laugh.
Victoria Moore says: Well, Claire. Malaise is not that uncommon, especially after a professional or personal setback. We... grieve not just loved ones, but we also can grieve for plans or  ambitions too.
Claire Skye says: I'm trying to speedrun grief but the Depression boss is OP, send cheat clodes.
* Victoria Moore chuckles.
* Claire Skye chuckles along.
Victoria Moore says: Unfortunately it hast anti-cheat.
Claire Skye says: Dang it.
Victoria Moore says: Tell me then, Claire. Why do /you/ think you have this unwillingness to do anything?
Claire Skye says: ...Maybe cause it finally sunk in the mortal danger I danced around all this time. He's... gotten away with it before. Posted about it, bragged about it. But... man. I can't live in fear. 
Victoria Moore says: Life isn't safe, it's wonderous. It's... a unique and special gift. It can be scary and exhilarating, often at the same time. Sometimes you have to... understand that either one of us could walk out the door to the studio...
Victoria Moore says: And get hit by a bus.
Victoria Moore says: Now, that doesn't mean to do something foolish like jugging flaming chainsaws. But... there is inherent risks in just waking up.
Claire Skye says: My guy, I'm sorry for bringing this into things. I mean. The phrase is HAPPY birthday, not DEPRESSED birthday.
* A deflated party horn sound effect plays from an outside source. (( Claire Skye ))*
* Victoria Moore arches a brow and then reaches to her side and plucks a button on the soundboard as "Bad Titanic Flute theme" begins to play. Much clearer.
* Claire Skye wheeze laughs, slapping their leg.
Claire Skye says: You know my humor EXACTLY.
* Victoria Moore snickers.
Victoria Moore says: It seemed apt.
Claire Skye says: Good choice for the soundboard.
Victoria Moore says: I haven't be completely worthless since graduation.
Claire Skye says: Awwww come onnnn.
Claire Skye says: You've never been worthless.
Victoria Moore says: Well, much like yoruself Claire, I've also struggled with... feelings. I guess I"m less worried about mortal danger and more about...
Victoria Moore says: I poured my life into... getting into ULSA, getting a degree. Graduating. And just get told: "Sorry kid, you can't actually be what you want to be because there are no jobs."
Victoria Moore says: It's kind of a... kick to the shin.
Claire Skye says: ...I can imagine.
Claire Skye says: I can definitely relate too. Like. What'm I gonna get with a Liberal Arts And Sciences degree?
Victoria Moore says: I thought I'd be somwhat safe with a Psychology degree. Who'd have thought with a literal mental health crisis going on in the city... nah we got plenty of professionals.
Claire Skye says: It's bullshit, that's what it is.
Victoria Moore says: I'm sure someone is making money off it if somewhere. Probably someone in the government...
Victoria Moore says: Well, today is your birthday Claire. So... I think we'll wrap up with our last segment... And that is completely your choice. What would you /like/ to talk about. Claire?
* Claire Skye pauses.
Claire Skye says: I do wanna genuinely say I'm thankful I'm spending my birthday and fourth here.
Claire Skye says: I'm twenty three in the city that helped me be my true self.
Claire Skye says: So many people went into all that... just. I'll clown on Los Santos all the time, but. If I just... stayed with the status quo and let my parents control me. God, that's a scary thought.
Claire Skye says: I'm from bumfuck nowhere Virginia.
Victoria Moore says: And here you are now, in the city of dreams. In a studio with a rather nice view.
* Claire Skye chuckles softly.
Claire Skye says: ...Yeah. Here I am.
* The microphones can pick up the sound of fireworks from outside. (( Claire Skye ))*
Victoria Moore says: And I for one, and glad you are here as well Claire.
Victoria Moore says: Just as I am glad that all of our Listeners are here listening to us, just for a little while.
Claire Skye says: Me too, Tori. Me too. I've missed you guys as much as you missed us.
Claire Skye says: Sorry we made you listen through like thirty minutes of therapy.
* Claire Skye snickers.
* Victoria Moore chuckles along.
Victoria Moore says: If anyone would like to be a guest on our show, feel free to reach out to Claire on Facebrowser. And again be prepared for some vetting. But we /are/ looking for guests to appear on upcoming shows.
Claire Skye says: Exactly. If you got nothing to hide, don't be shy.
Victoria Moore says: I think that brings us to the end of this show tonight. Wouldn't you, Claire?
Claire Skye says: Yeah, yeah I would. Wow. I gotta go take a SUPER long nap after all that opening up, jesus christ.
Victoria Moore says: Say goodnight, Claire.
Claire Skye says: Goodnight, Claire. SEE, I GOT IT.
* Victoria Moore laughs lightly.
Victoria Moore says: YOU DID! Goodnight everybody!

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[Claire-Voyance: Episode Seven Point Five (an update)]

(left to right: Victoria Moore, Claire Skye)

Just a quick update since we've been gone for a bit. Big content warning, we're talking about some nasty violence.

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* The intro music of "Do You Believe In Magic" plays for some time before it fades out into background noise. (( Claire Skye ))*
Claire Skye says: Hey guys, it's your friends over at Claire-Voyance. We're alive. We didn't get fake mustaches and move upstate.
Victoria Moore says: Even as sorely tempting as that was.
Claire Skye says: Extremely. No guests this time, just us two. Just a little update for our Clairvoyants since we stopped uploading.
Victoria Moore says: I do hear the weather in San Fierro is rather nice this time of year. And why don't we start by talking a little about what you were up to, Claire?
Claire Skye says: I wouldn't know, I was staying in Sacramento for some time. Not for uh, vacation purposes, but. I had to find an exotic animal hospital, and after weighing my options found the best reviewed one there.
Victoria Moore says: Before we get too far ahead, in case the listeners have forgotten about Frank, let's get them up to date.
Claire Skye says: Of course. Frank is my black and white argentine tegu. I've had him for about a year, and he is the sweetest lizard you would ever meet. And he suddenly stopped eating, and was super lethargic... my first impulse was to find the best in-state vet for him.
Victoria Moore says: So that is why you spent time out of the city. How is Frank doing now, by the way?
Claire Skye says: He's made a full recovery. Spent a lot more time at the vet than originally intended though, oops. So uh. I had to... extend my stay. The problem was found and treated in the first week or so.
* Claire Skye's voice shows a hint of genuine nervousness.
Victoria Moore says: So... do you want to go into why you extended your stay, since Frank had a quick recovery?
Claire Skye says: ...Um. Yeah. I probably should.
* Claire Skye takes a deep breath.
Claire Skye says: So I had just received an update from the vet about Frank's condition, and then I got another text. I thought it was something else from the vet, but uh. It was something from Tori here.
Claire Skye says: About... how a detective contacted her. And wanted to get in touch with me immediately, on an urgent matter.
Claire Skye says: It took a while to actually get a look of what was actually happening, but... I wasn't safe anymore.
Victoria Moore says: I remember receiving that call, it was a little strange to be sure.
Claire Skye says: When I made Claire-Voyance I fully intended for it to be a space for any voice that needs hearing to be able to speak. But, though I hadn't done anything regarding it, that sentiment was being turned against me. Someone wanted to come on the show.
Claire Skye says: Commented on every episode we have. And... it turns out. The art they wanted to show off... is. Well. It's snuff.
Claire Skye says: ...I'm going to keep the comments on this one off for sure. And maybe the following ones. But, uh. Avoid the blog of... Alison... lemme check the numbers.
Claire Skye says: Alison seven five two one. I, uh, the curiosity got the better of me. The shit's... it's disturbing, that's the best way to describe it. Spare yourself.
Claire Skye says: The fact... the fact that it's available on a public medium like this. The fact, if I had paid attention to those comments... ugh.
Victoria Moore says: I kinda want to jump in here... Claire's reaction is completely normal and reasonable. I guess for me... Well... I'm a native to Los Santos. And I know full well the mental health epidemic we have going on in this city.
Victoria Moore says: While this person needs help, and I do hope they get the help they need. They should be getting that help incarcerated.
Claire Skye says: ...mental health.
Claire Skye says: See, this is part of why people are scared to reach out. Because people hear the words "mentally ill" and think of people like Alison here.
Victoria Moore says: Well you know joke. "A wacko, a nutjob and a psycho walk into the bar. The bartender says: Another Tuesday in Los Santos."
* Claire Skye sighs.
Victoria Moore says: Well, to be fair Claire, that person /is/ mentally ill. But the term 'mentally ill' is a spectrum. It can be someone who has mild depression. All the way to someone who... well... like this Alison individual.
Claire Skye says: Yeah... yeah, I know. Just... guys. This is making it very hard for us. Because while on one hand I would love to just let anyone come on and tell their story... I think this has kinda put in the reminder that you can't trust anybody on the internet.
Claire Skye says: Well... any random person.
Victoria Moore says: Needless to say we will be vetting our guests pretty stringently from here on out, and it will effect out upload schedule.
Claire Skye says: Sorry, everyone. I never wanted to spend this much time away. And... I thought if we could stay just small enough, none of this creepy shit would happen. But... this person. They've been commenting since pretty early.
Victoria Moore says: As the old adage goes: "This is why we can't have nice things."
Claire Skye says: Precisely.
Victoria Moore says: What does that mean for you, dear listeners? We won't be able to keep a schedule of a weekly podcast, not with the new vetting we'll have to go through for each and every guest. Episodes won't be coming out as often.
Claire Skye says: I'm sad. I'm disappointed. I'm scared. But most of all I'm worried, because... I thought this was a safe space. I thought this listener community was one where we wouldn't have to watch our backs like this.
Claire Skye says: Alison... please stop sharing this 'art'. Please stop making this 'art'. Stick to your city photography. It's actually really nice.
Claire Skye says: Delete the bloodshed so people can enjoy your photography without having to see beaten women.
Claire Skye says: ...It's... a shot in the dark, but I hope this gets through to you. Seriously.
Victoria Moore says: And most importantly, consider turning yourself in to the authorities, to get the help you need.
Claire Skye says: Yes, please, that.
Claire Skye says: You're not supposed to find enjoyment from brutalizing those ladies. They are not your canvases. 
Claire Skye says: I'd love to see the brilliant photographer you could be without those dark urges.
* Claire Skye sighs out a laugh.
Claire Skye says: ...Fuck, I'm trying.
Victoria Moore says: Well... I know the feeling, Claire. I am also in a rather maudlin mood this evening. Stemming off of our discussion on Mental health.
Victoria Moore says: It's something that is important to me. As the Listeners may know. I am studying to be a Psychiatrist. And I'm at the point in my training and studies I can see... graduate. I'm not there yet, but it's approaching.
Victoria Moore says: And do you know what struck me, Claire? I spend a night looking ahead, looking at what I would be doing post graduation, when i got my licenses and everything?
Claire Skye says: What?
Victoria Moore says: Nothing... there was nothing there. Not a single opening , not a single job offering. Nothing.
Claire Skye says: ...What?? How is that possible???
Victoria Moore says: The city is in the middle of a Mental Health Crisis and there is they very /real/ potential that as soon as I graduate I'll not be able to find a job.
Victoria Moore says: I'm not sure. I haven't seen any private practices hiring associates. I haven't seen either of the big corporate health systems hiring.

Claire Skye says: Uh-uh. No. Fuck that. Guys. If you've enjoyed listening to us, if you've enjoyed Tori's wisdom over the episodes she's been with us, please, soon, she'll be available to provide that wisdom to you.
Victoria Moore says: It's... like I said, I was more than a little surprised. But I don't know it seems like... things are a bit worse than they have been, even when they were really bad.
Victoria Moore says: Crime is still... Gotham-City levels. The Economy is still... please pardon my language: "Fucked up" but what's worse? It seems like even hope is... gone?
Claire Skye says: Dude, I came back and this shit has only gotten worse after a /month/. Politicians go back and forth on whether the problem is guns or mental illness and they argue over that not doing anything to change either.
Victoria Moore says: The government is about as worthless as an Igloo in Death Valley.
Victoria Moore says: I mean at least with the Igloo you'd have quickly melted ice.
Claire Skye says: This is true.
Victoria Moore says: With the government all you have is a waste of money, time, and oxygen bloviating about the problems the State and the city has, while living in their mansions and dictating from on-high.
Claire Skye says: I'd say we should make our own government but that could get /way/ out of hand real quick.
Victoria Moore says: It probably would. I mean we could make an impassioned speech about people of character becoming involved in the government.
Victoria Moore says: But that's a laugh.
Claire Skye says: Y'all wanna just be a secret society that tries to help shit out in the background? Everybody but the politicians and Alison is invited.
* Claire Skye laughs stiffly.
Victoria Moore says: I don't know Claire. I think this is some of the darkest times I've seen the City at.
Claire Skye says: I mean, yeah, looks like it. Nothing is sacred. Someone tried to nab the Queermobile.
Victoria Moore says: Seriously? Woooow.
Claire Skye says: Shout out to the cool red head that saw and called the cops.
Victoria Moore says: I'm sure the cops were a /great/ help in that.
Claire Skye says: Actually, for once... yeah. The van didn't go far.
Victoria Moore says: This is my shocked face. I mean my actually shocked face, not my mockingly shocked face. Unfortunately the listeners can't see it either.
Claire Skye says: But uh... on the way to the van to just get outta there I saw this one cop just kinda... stare at the license plate. And then looked at me. And it looked like he found the last piece to a thousand piece puzzle.
* Claire Skye snickers.
Victoria Moore says: Did it blow their mind?
* Victoria Moore chuckles quietly.
Claire Skye says: Possibly!!
Claire Skye says: Didn't even ask if I was the one who owned it just. "Have a nice day".
Victoria Moore says: Well... we've brought you a pretty depressing show today. Anything else you'd like to cover tonight, Claire?
Claire Skye says: Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Hm.
Claire Skye says: We /are/ accepting guest applications via Facebrowser from my account clearskylines or the official Claire-Voyance page. But like you've heard, it's going to be a lengthier process.
Victoria Moore says: You heard it here, if you are interested in being a guest that is the place to reach out to us at. But yes, like Claire said there will be a process behind it form this point forward.
Claire Skye says: Not gonna lie, it sucks to find out your safe space was infiltrated and now you can't just give everyone the benefit of the doubt.
Claire Skye says: But yes.
Claire Skye says: I think that'll be all from me. Tori, anything on your mind?
Victoria Moore says: I guess that leads into what I'd like to say. Dear listeners, keep your friends close, your loved ones and your family. Hold on to those poeple, cherish them. Because the Government, the cops, the corporations. They ain't gunna help you.
Victoria Moore says: Only those people who you hold close and cherish will. So hold onto them.
Claire Skye says: Well said, my dude. See, future psychiatrist!! Speaking of which when do you graduate?
Victoria Moore says: I'm nearing the end of that journey. I still have a bit to go though.
Claire Skye says: If you guys need someone who can listen to you and offer genuine insight and help, hit me up on FB, I'll set you up with her once she got her degree.
Claire Skye says: Claire-Voyance officially endorses future Tori Moore, MD.
* Victoria Moore chuckles.
Victoria Moore says: Well, at lest that's one person who does.
Claire Skye says: Bruuuuuh.
Victoria Moore says: Well, I think that about wraps up our time. And I'm glad you could spend a little time with us. I think it's time to say goodnight Claire.
* Claire Skye laughs softly, an audible facepalm.
Claire Skye says: Goodnight, Claire.
Victoria Moore says: She gets it now!
Victoria Moore says: Until next time, everyone.
Claire Skye says: Byebye!

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[[PODCAST] Claire-Voyance Episode Seven]

(left to right: M A S K)

 

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* The intro of "Do You Believe In Magic? plays for a few seconds before it turns to background noise. ((Claire Skye))*
Claire Skye says: Welcome back to Claire-Voyance! Ok, so. Tori got her choice of guest last time. My turn.
Claire Skye says: So tonight we're going to be vibing with the one and only DJ Mask. Seriously, thanks again for doing this.
Casper Lamont says: Pleasure to be here yo. Can I just say~
Casper Lamont says: This place is giving me some massive Fact or Fiction vibes. Jonathan Frakes where?
* Casper Lamont chuckles heartily.
* Claire Skye chuckles at that.
Victoria Moore says: If you thought this as a true story... well we lied.

Casper Lamont says: Nah for real. Thanks for havin' me.
Casper Lamont says: I hope we using that crystal ball later for some magics.
Claire Skye says: Sounds like my kinda day. But, uh. To start with. About the Facebrowser group and accidental invitation that kicked all this off...
* Claire Skye gives a nervous chuckle.
Victoria Moore says: We are glad you could join us. I am also here like usual making sure all of our audio is not terrible. Ya'll might not hear as much from me... I know stop cheering... Because admittedly, I have several talents, music is certianly not one.
Claire Skye says: I mean. It's a weird sort of music, podcasts.
Claire Skye says: But yeah, I got a bit of a story for everyone.
Victoria Moore says: Oh? Well do feel free to 'spill the tea' as they say, Claire.
Claire Skye says: Few weeks back at the Crypt I was partying and was told... don't remember specifically. That Mel had dared me to make a Facebrowser page for the DJ Mask fanclub, after naming me the president of it.
Casper Lamont says: I have been invited as a prominent member.
* Claire Skye laughs with a sigh.
Claire Skye says: I literally put the description as, "Mask, if you see this, no you didn't."
* Victoria Moore chuckles lightly.
* Casper Lamont chuckles lightly as he leans back.
Claire Skye says: You were on the list for who to invite to it and my phone fumbled. Picked it up, saw it sent and internally screamed for a moment.
Casper Lamont says: Damn tech, always failin' us at the worst of times. Right?
Claire Skye says: Exactly. Let's just hope it doesn't fail us now.
Claire Skye says: But yeah. SOMEBODY... encouraged me to use this as a chance to invite you on the podcast.
Casper Lamont says: Well, look at that.
Victoria Moore says: I mean... we /do/ have a schedule to fill.
* Victoria Moore chuckles once again.
* Claire Skye chuckles along.
Casper Lamont says: I mean, circles of fate right? Here we are and I'm super humbled.
Casper Lamont says: Everybody wins.
Victoria Moore says: So... for the benefit of those who might know too much about you. Would you mind giving our audience a little primer on... who really /is/ DJ Mask?
Claire Skye says: Oh. Right. Show. Questions. Shit.
* Casper Lamont ominously leans in to the microphone, voice coming out a whispery rasp.
Casper Lamont says: The real question is... who /isn't/ DJ Mask?
* Claire Skye shudders for a second, laughing it off.
* Casper Lamont leans back - chuckling.
* Victoria Moore chuckles.
Casper Lamont says: Naah, I mean.
Victoria Moore says: “You must have chaos within you to give birth to a dancing star.”
Claire Skye says: Starting on the wise quotes early I see.
Victoria Moore says: I gotta be good for something.
Casper Lamont says: Mask is just a DJ tryin' to do right by the book he's been writing, you know - to put it into perspective.
Casper Lamont says: 'Cause I clearly don't have a simple explanation.
Casper Lamont says: Tradition. Innovation. Evolution.
Casper Lamont says: Fallin' out of the spectrum of what the wider public considers uh.. normal, I guess?
Casper Lamont says: People find me outlandish, weird as fuck most of the times but really I'm just a dude who spends his days holed up in a studio ~ weekends out for blood in the DJ booths.
Victoria Moore says: Someone spends days holed up in a studio... Whatever do you mean?
* Victoria Moore chuckles.

* Claire Skye chuckles along with Tori's comment.

Casper Lamont says: Oh, you know. Exploring what became my bread and butter over the years.
Casper Lamont says: And yeah, let's get this out of the way first. Billboard 100's ain't my jam so for peeps out there who like Malibu style clubbing? Avert your eyes.
Claire Skye says: And you're good at it- I noticed your sort of 'style' of DJ has been shaking up a little.
Casper Lamont says: F'sure. By exploring, I mean it. Just getting deeper into the plethora of genres, feel unrestricted.
Claire Skye says: Honestly, happy for you. But as for questions... where do I start.
Claire Skye says: Ok, first, why Hircine? What did Sheogorath do to you?
* Claire Skye snickers.
* Casper Lamont laughs heartily at the question.
Casper Lamont says: Well, y'know. Bumping in the night, playing pieces that make the whole building shake. It's like goin' out for a hunt, expanding the limits.
Casper Lamont says: So, who's a better pick to worship than a spirit is the hunt?
Claire Skye says: Very valid point.
Casper Lamont says: Go hard, go deep, draw the blood - repeat.
Casper Lamont says: That may have came off wrong, but shieeet..
Victoria Moore says: And I'll be looking forward to the memes, wrong answers only, in the comments.
* Victoria Moore chuckles.
* Claire Skye cracks up.
Claire Skye says: Yes, good.
* Casper Lamont breaks it up with a chuckle.
Casper Lamont says: Memes are good.
Claire Skye says: Hell yeah.
Victoria Moore says: Well, I guess I'll throw in an extremely boring question. Are you a native to our fair city? Or did you sumble upon this little slice of heav— perg... hell?
* Claire Skye laughs under their breath.
Casper Lamont says: Well, no ~ I'm not American, though over the years I've become this role-model, law-abiding citizen.
Casper Lamont says: I feel like it wouldn't be wrong to say I'm native.
* Casper Lamont laughs a moment.
Casper Lamont says: No, no. I was born in Nishinomiya. Long way from home, one would say but.
Casper Lamont says: Hell, this is my home now.
Claire Skye says: Good, this place needs a bit of variety to make it bearable.
Victoria Moore says: Well, I got kind of a boilerplate question I ask most of our guests. From when you first arrived until now... Do you see... well what do you see as being the biggest change?
Casper Lamont says: Y'mean like from my perspective?
Victoria Moore says: Yes, please.
Claire Skye says: Yeah, kinda ask everyone. Always interesting.
Victoria Moore says: Not everyone sees the same things, has the same perspective. it's nice to hear as many as we can.
Casper Lamont says: Yea, I mean it'sa good question.
Casper Lamont says: But to answer it, honestly.
Casper Lamont says: Myself. And nahhh, I ain't an egomaniac.
* Claire Skye snickers.
Claire Skye says: You had us in the first half, not gonna lie.
* Victoria Moore chuckles.
Victoria Moore says: I mean that is a valid answer. I'd of course... follow it up with... 'in what way'?
Casper Lamont says: I follow the change in the city, for real. It's just not on the top of my list, so yeah. The biggest change for me ever since I came here, was myself.
Casper Lamont says: It's been near four years now, and like ~ three of those I've been doing this whole DJ shenanigans.
Casper Lamont says: But as for the first year? Damn, I was just a lost, dumb sheep.
Claire Skye says: Kinda goes into the question I've been wanting to ask. How'd you get here? What made you start making music?
Casper Lamont says: So, when you find somethin' that helps you evolve as a person in your own way. You know you gotta stick to it.
Casper Lamont says: Well, first of all music, right? Been a major part of my life as far as I can remember.
Casper Lamont says: Go back three years and some change, I met Leo - rest in peace. Most folk may just remember him as LeCamp.
Claire Skye says [low]: Rest in peace...
Casper Lamont says: One thing lead to another and bam. We're homies outta nowhere.
Casper Lamont says: And yeah, it started out as this weird, plastic friendship. But~
Casper Lamont says: I ain't really had anywhere to go, and this dude showed up outta nowhere - offering a /helping hand/ so to say. Damn right, I took it.
Casper Lamont says: Why? 'Cause he was intrigued. Now, people gonna say - 'man that's stupid, you look like a fucking junkie'. Yeah, I did back then MORE than I do now, believe it or nah.
Claire Skye says [low]: Good for you dude.
Casper Lamont says: He just looked past the cover, our beatin' hearts of music were what brought us closer. One thing led to another, and he introduced me to the whole DJ craft.
Casper Lamont says: Now, back then - we were all a big posse, living at his crib - rent free.
Casper Lamont says: He was with this girl, name was Rina. Yeah, that Rina - techno Queen DJ of days past.
Casper Lamont says: And while Leo was the dude to introduce me to all this ~ she was the one willing to offer a mentoring touch.
Casper Lamont says: So we were this DJ triumvirate, hah. Rina had the whole Techno shit covered. Leo was ultra mainstream, Mr. Humble. And I? Well.
Casper Lamont says: When I showed 'em my first set. I ain't sure to this day if they were in awe or pure terror.
* Casper Lamont cackles heartily.
* Claire Skye laughs along.
Casper Lamont says: I mean, they got me spinning up DNB mixed with Midtempo and a sprinkle of Hardstyle?
Casper Lamont says: Shit was unorthodox back then, more than it's now.
Casper Lamont says: But they knew, even back then I had somethin' I gotta prove - to myself over anybody else. They ain't never doubted me, not once.
Casper Lamont says: But people come, people go ~ they both gone, so rest with the stars.
Claire Skye says: Wow... man.
Casper Lamont says: And now we ask~ was that a Fact? Or Fiction? Find out in the next clip.
* Claire Skye snickers.
* Victoria Moore chuckles.
* Casper Lamont laughs heartily, leaning back as he downs an apologetic nod to the duo.
Victoria Moore says: Hey I liked that show, some of the stories were kind bonkers.
Casper Lamont says: Not gonna lie, some of that shit was nightmare fuel for me.
Casper Lamont says: Like, the possessed piano story? HELL NAH.
Claire Skye says: Yeaaaaaaaaaah.
Casper Lamont says: I got CDJs at studio that start playing on they own.
Casper Lamont says: I'm living it.
Victoria Moore says: The one where the person was trapped in a tomb and was communicating with someone via hieroglyphs in e-mail form?
* Casper Lamont laughs.
* Claire Skye laughs along.
Casper Lamont says: THE CURSED BAKERY STORY?
* Casper Lamont shivers lightly.
Casper Lamont says: Maaan~
Victoria Moore says: Eeeegh.
Claire Skye says: Oh boy, we're getting really spooky now.
Claire Skye says: But, yeah. I could just hang out and talk to you forever, my dude. But, I just have like. One or two more questions.
Casper Lamont says: Bring'em in.
Victoria Moore says: Go for it Claire, this is a special show, afterall!
Claire Skye says: Ok, first off, where did "ghouls" come from?
Claire Skye says: I mean I'm here for it.
Casper Lamont says: Two words? Nuclear. Fallout.
Claire Skye says: Ohhhhhhhhhhh.
Victoria Moore says: War.... war never changes.
Casper Lamont says: Now you see, I'm more of a Todd Howard guy than Gaben fanobi.
* Casper Lamont cackles lightly.
Casper Lamont says: For real though. The tunes I play sometimes~
Casper Lamont says: They get super GRAVELY and the bass just calls out to the afterlife.
Casper Lamont says: But we alive. And what else is dead & alive? Zombies. But ew, Zombies is super 2000's.
Casper Lamont says: G h o u l s.
Casper Lamont says: Now that has a proper ring to it.
Claire Skye says: Fucking iconic.
Claire Skye says: Seriously though I'm glad it wasn't just Fallout ghouls. Don't see the resemblance.
* Claire Skye snickers before sighing.
Casper Lamont says: Layers Claire~ Layers. Onions.
Casper Lamont says: Ain't you seen Shrek?
* Claire Skye wheeze-laughs.
* Casper Lamont wheezes.
Claire Skye says: Shrek was a cinematic masterpiece.
Casper Lamont says: Yeah, let's not dwell into the fandom. Shit goes DEEEEEEP.
Claire Skye says: Yeaaaaaah, let's. Ok, though. So this one is kinda deeper and if you don't feel like going into it, that's all cool but.
Casper Lamont says: ...Lay it on me.
Claire Skye says: What made you decide this? The skull? Is it just because it looks cool- which it does- or does it have some sort of meaning?
Casper Lamont says: Oh, yeah~ You know I'm a big sucker for symbolism. So~
Casper Lamont says: When I was like, nineteen. I suffered a neck injury. Was actually an open wound on the front of my neck, across like this.
Claire Skye says [low]: Damn...
Casper Lamont says: And I was a poor fucker, so the medical attention I could afford was just not enough to uh.. get it properly fixed.
Casper Lamont says: There was some infection and uh.. yeah, that got to my vocal cords, which messed 'em up.
Casper Lamont says: Talking was damn near impossible without putting tears in my eyes. So I just, you know. Didn't do it.
Casper Lamont says: It kinda rendered me mute per-se. And the scar wasn't nice either~
Casper Lamont says: So after a while, I came to a conclusion.
Victoria Moore says: Laryngeal trauma can be pretty... have a wide array of effects, and that's not... that surprising given an infection.
Casper Lamont says: Fuck it, if this part of me dead?
Casper Lamont says: Bam, bam - I got a tattoo made. Skeletal, 'cause what else represents the afterlife better than a good ol' skelly?
Casper Lamont says: Yeah, the first iteration of it was REALLY BAD.
Casper Lamont says: I got photos, you don't wanna see 'em.
* Claire Skye can't help a small chuckle at that.
Casper Lamont says: Over the years, I remained dedicated - even after scrubbing enough for a larynx surgery.
Casper Lamont says: The recovery was bad, but worth it. And the tat only got more evolved over the years.
Casper Lamont says: Fair to say, it's just an inseparable part of me at this point.
Claire Skye says: Shit... ...so you're a bit of a ghoul yourself, huh?
Casper Lamont says: Ah, you see? Layers. It all comes together beautifully, don't it?
Claire Skye says: Sure does.
Claire Skye says: Tori, is it time?
Victoria Moore says: Why Claire, I think it very much is.
Claire Skye says: So before we go, we like to do a big uno reverse where you're the one who can ask either of us anything.
Victoria Moore says: It always goes well.
* Victoria Moore chuckles.
Casper Lamont says: Alright. Alright~
Casper Lamont says: Alright. Tori, gimme your guilty pleasure, keep it civilized. Claire? What hair color is next? Go.
Victoria Moore says: Oh, easy. Glazed donuts. I"m quite simple at heart.
Casper Lamont says: Shoutout Glucose Guardians ayy.
Claire Skye says: Depends on what makes me change it. If something big happens in my life that's the first thing that changes with it. Maybe a lighter green? Who knows.
* Casper Lamont laughs heartily.
Casper Lamont says: Thank you both, my curiosity is sated.
Victoria Moore says: Well, this has been quite an episode, wouldn't you say Claire?
Claire Skye says: I really would. Might be my favorite so far but I'm biased.
Casper Lamont says: Awh, stahp.
Victoria Moore says: No sneak peek for next week. It's going to be a surprise. But I very much want to thank this week's guest for joining us.
Claire Skye says: It was nice to sit down and talk with you, man. Sorry for the stan behavior before.
* Claire Skye chuckles.
Victoria Moore says: Anyone have any shout-outs today?
Claire Skye says: Glucose Guardians already got shouted out but fuck it, they're endorsed.
Victoria Moore says: Well, two shoutouts isn't a first at least.
Claire Skye says: I think that's it then. Hope you guys had as much fun as we did. 
Victoria Moore says: I do have a reverse shout-out though. A place of business which treated my co-host quite disrespectfully.
Claire Skye says: Ohhhhhhh.
Claire Skye says: See, I wasn't going to bring it up.
Victoria Moore says: Since they mentioned they listen to this podcast I am not going to say the name.
Claire Skye says: Indeed, fuck you very much.
Victoria Moore says: But I will say, you need to do better, calling someone who doesn't conform to your norms 'it'. Not cool.
Claire Skye says: I mean. Yeah, do better.
Victoria Moore says: As for the rest of you lovely listeners, I hope you join us again next week.
Victoria Moore says: Say goodnight, Claire.
Claire Skye says: Goodnight, ghouls! ...Huh. Not the same.
* Casper Lamont leans in to the mic, cackling.
Casper Lamont says: Goodnight Claire.
Victoria Moore says: HE GOT IT!
Casper Lamont says: And Hail Hircine, midnight wanderers.
* Victoria Moore laughs the episode out.

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[[CF 094-22] State of San Andreas v. Sidney Hagen]

Minerva Zheng enters the room in a nice black and gold suit, onyx and diamond cuff links shining. She informs the bailiff she's there as a witness. She appears more inconvenienced than anxious as she takes her seat next to Vanessa Dubois with grace. Her makeup is a simple dark eyeshadow and faded red lipstick. Her brown skinned hands fidget with the cuff links.

[[PODCAST] Claire-Voyance Episode Six]

(left to right: Victoria Moore, Marina Matsuyari, Claire Skye)

(Thank you Mel Anderson for the studio!)

 

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* The opening jingle of "Do You Believe In Magic?" plays in. The quality of sound is... only one word can describe it: professional. ((Claire Skye))*
Claire Skye says: Welcome back once again to Claire-Voyance, now in a new location! Your host Claire here, a lot more they/them than before.
Victoria Moore says: And like at least one time before I am your faithful audio engineer. Victoria, "Tori, never Vicky" Moore. I have to say Claire this studio is rather impressive, wouldn't you say?
Claire Skye says: It is a dream come true. Mel Anderson has outdone themself here. Selfless dude made a whole place for this city's artists, our set included! It's just... crazy, we were just filming on the couch before.
Claire Skye says: But that aside, I would like to introduce to you all our guest. Syndicate Racing's pride and joy. The champion: Mint.
Victoria Moore says: It is quite a project. Kind of haven for artists of all sorts. And I think I'd like to consider Mint here a typ of artist... behind the wheel?
* Marina Matsuyari laughs into her introduction humbly. She'd speak in a soft, warm tone as she'd lean in.
Marina Matsuyari says: Better some days than others, but I can make it look like I'm not even trying! Thankyou, thankyou.
Marina Matsuyari says: It's a pleasure to be here, absolutely. I've a lot to get even about!
Claire Skye says: That's exactly what we like to hear. Let's start small, tell us a little about yourself and what you've been working on here.
Marina Matsuyari says: Hi! So, I'm Marina, or just Mint. I'm a signed professional driver for Syndicate Motorsport and I've been racing in a professional setting for around.. fourteen years now, I want to say? 
Marina Matsuyari says: My tenure wish Syndicate hasn't been that entire time, but it's where I've been the most successful in my career!
Victoria Moore says: Fourteen years? That's quite a length of time! Did you know this is something you enjoy from an early age? Or is it more something you learned you were good at?
Marina Matsuyari says: Well, I wouldn't consider myself 'good' yet, there's always room for improvement, ne? As for my interests. I don't know, there's always been a little mysticism around cars and going fast. It's definitely plays into cheesy movies. I guess when I was
Marina Matsuyari says: young what did it for me was seeing the vibrancy of 2000's culture, and getting into it i found I have a competitive side!
Victoria Moore says: Oh-ho... cheesy movies huh? Favorite cheesy race movie. Go!
Claire Skye says: Clock's ticking! I mean, it's not, but y'know.
Marina Matsuyari says: On the spot! It'd have to be 2 Fast 2 Furious. I mean.. you just can't take that movie seriously, even if it wants to be. 
Victoria Moore says: Days of Thunder here.
* Marina Matsuyari snickers as she'd talk.
Victoria Moore says: Claire, how about you? Do you have a cheesy car and-or raceing movie you like?
Claire Skye says: Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... does Bumblebee count?
Victoria Moore says: Judges?
Victoria Moore says: I think you get a pass on that one, Claire.
* Victoria Moore chuckles softly.
Claire Skye says: Pog.
Marina Matsuyari says: I think once my parents caught on that I wanted to drive, all those movies went out of the window! There are a lot of classics I'm still catching onto even now. It took until last week for me to have even watched Smokey and the Bandit.
Victoria Moore says: Oh now that IS a classic.
Claire Skye says: Oh wow, think I've heard that name once or twice.
Victoria Moore says: So let me ask you another question then, Mint. Are you a Los Santos native, or did you move here?
Marina Matsuyari says: I actually moved here. I'm British originally with Japanese parents. We spent a lot of my childhood summers on visits but I mean, after I moved to Los Santos, I've never been anywhere else.
Claire Skye says: Something about the place just sucks you in when you should be running far away, doesn't it?
Marina Matsuyari says: Even if you're trying to claw your way out of it.
Claire Skye says: Exactly. What would you consider your most important accomplishment since coming here?
* Marina Matsuyari laughs to herself quietly.
Marina Matsuyari says: So this comes at the risk of sounding really self-centered. I hope it's not! But.. I do a lot of community work in the asian circle. A lot of volunteering, cleaning. That is what makes me feel the most complete and achieved. 
Marina Matsuyari says: In terms of accomplishment? That takes my top spot for now.
Claire Skye says: Oh wow... dude, you've got it backwards, that's selfless as heck. Between that and the fact you don't think you're good yet? I'm pretty sure it's not opposite day.
* Claire Skye chuckles to themself.
Marina Matsuyari says: They've given me a lot of excellent opportunities and I'm just happy I'm in a position that I can give back to them. It really is like a second home, type of feeling.
Claire Skye says: And they've accepted you though you're Bri'ish I take it?
* Marina Matsuyari snickers to Claire on their pronunciation. She'd take it well.
Marina Matsuyari says: Well, a lot of the community themselves are Americans, or Europeans. It's a very welcoming circle to me and I'm definitely thankful.
Claire Skye says: That sounds perfect, I'm really happy for you.
Marina Matsuyari says: Every day is a blessing. That's how you gotta live!
Claire Skye says: So what's next on the schedule for you? You got first place already, what's your next goal?
Marina Matsuyari says: I'm glad you ask! I don't think I've ever been as busy as I am now! Between community aid, practicing in the car, and debating within the league I'm now laying the groundworks for my own business! We're still in the early stages, but we're growing very fast!
Claire Skye says: Damn, you live life fast in general, huh? But what's this business you're starting up?
Marina Matsuyari says: It's.. not prestigious or huge! It's just something I love doing. Basically, I'm taking my digital artwork, and I'm making it into stickers, embroidery, patches and keyrings. Air fresheners. What I'm hoping to do is start a niche underground-like
Marina Matsuyari says: market in fun accessories pushing a 2000s-esque style, and turn it into a brand.
Claire Skye says: That is so cool! It all goes back into your inspiration from the start. I love it.
Marina Matsuyari says: Currently we've a website open, and we're in the final stages of opening a storefront. A very exciting time for my business absolutely. It's Tsukuyomi 42, for anyone wondering.
Claire Skye says: In fact, we have some examples here, don't we?
Marina Matsuyari says: That we do! If you'd please!
* Agrien Vandroy nods as she reaches for the keyboard and her phone. Within a few seconds or double that, she browses through some designs, which soon enough flashes on the screen. She passes from one to the other, letting everyone have a good look at each.
Claire Skye says: Oh wow...!
Marina Matsuyari says: And it's like you said, this goes back all the way to what even got me interested in racing to begin with. This.. mystic dark but vibrant sort of energy. You can see it so well in art like this.
Marina Matsuyari says: It's all up on a website. We're just holding off the ability to purchase just yet!
* Marina Matsuyari watches her designs. She'd seem genuinely proud, and explaining them, she'd fully invest herself.
Victoria Moore says: Well, this is pretty impressive, I'll say that. I'd like to ask you about your racing. for a moment. Can you tell us a little bit about your team?
Marina Matsuyari says: Of course! Want me to take it from the top?
Victoria Moore says: The top of what?
* Victoria Moore chuckles.
* Marina Matsuyari shuffles her posture to accept Tori's dialogue more. She'd reset herself mostly.
Claire Skye says: Go for it. Also, slide me the URL after this, I got to browse.
Marina Matsuyari says: Well, the start of the story. It's a long tale!
* A few 'slap' designs would appear on the screen. All of them with a text in japanese at the center, and the edited and worked imagery in the background featuring aspects of the car scene with the entire 2000's aesthetics to them. ((Agrien Vandroy))*
* After a while, they would repeat the browsing of each, and leave the screen. ((Agrien Vandroy))*
Victoria Moore says: From the top would be perfect, perhaps from the beginning?
Marina Matsuyari says: So, Syndicate was founded all the way up in Paleto, by my wonderful manager over there. They started as friends that turned their hobby to a business which.. anyone can relate to. But I'd just left my country and came to Los Santos. I was really struggling to even find contract work as a driver, let alone a racer. That's where I applied for Syndicate, and was taken in with open arms. I was even set up with my own car, totally free. I mean, without this, I'd have not been able to continue doing what I love, so it's worth mentioning. With that, we grew as friends, but we always stayed grassroots. We took on season one, and won the championship as a team between me and another driver, and fast forward that to today, we're now competing in the Pfister Super Cup, and under Syndicate I managed to score a first place win for us when I was last in the car. It's.. always just been this small group of friends who just found success by pure luck.
* Victoria Moore motions to Claire if they want to take on the next line of questioning.
* Marina Matsuyari takes a sip of her water, as she'd leave many avenues of discussion in her opening.
Claire Skye says: That's absolutely amazing. But I'm sure it's not just luck. You all must have a lot of skill coming this far. Speaking of which, I'd like to mention the car you showed us.
Claire Skye says: It was definitely souped up, but I've been curious: what makes it not street legal? What makes it different?
Marina Matsuyari says: Well, there are a lot of.. pretty terrifying things going on in a race car. For the most part, if you think of a normal car, it's made to bend, right? If another car hits you, your car is going to bend to absorb that impact. Well, with a race car, these chassis are strengthened with cages and bars. There is absolutely no play when you hit a race car into another. You're going to go straight through a normal car. That is quite a big factor, but then we have the technicalities like.. 
Marina Matsuyari says: You are constantly sitting a foot away from a highly pressurized fuel tank. It's right behind your seat, practically. You can imagine, taking it to a street, there is plenty more obstacles to hit than a racetrack. Sitting in front of a bomb is a massive violation to safety on the street.
Claire Skye says: Oh damn.
Marina Matsuyari says: With race cars you have to remember, these things are made to protect you, but at the end of the day, they won't always save your life. They're made with the number one goal to go fast. Not safety, nothing like that.
Victoria Moore says: And folks, there is your surprise for the day. Claire asking our guest about car-stuff, and not me.
* Victoria Moore chuckles cheerily into the microphone.
* Marina Matsuyari laughs, as she'd turn her head to Tori for a moment. Marina centers her focus back between Claire and Tori equally.
Marina Matsuyari says: These panels on the cars, they're just lightweight things you can pull two or three pins out and remove them. Behind that is a nasty cage with no afforded luxuries in the case of a crash. 
* Claire Skye laughs along.
Victoria Moore says: So those who don't know. I've been a bit of a gearhead all of my life. So it's kind of a funny turn of events, this.
Marina Matsuyari says: You're outnumbered now, Claire. I could turn this whole talk into my racecar!
Claire Skye says: I have officially played myself. Bring out the clown wig, bring out the red nose.

* Marina Matsuyari snorts and laughs. When Marina laughs, it wouldn't compliment herself too well.

* Claire Skye can't help but laugh along with her, too contagious.
Claire Skye says: No but seriously, go right ahead.
Victoria Moore says: But no... As much as I'd like to nerd-out with you. I think our listeners want to know about the... Mint herself. Speaking of that how long have you lived full-time in Los Santos?
Claire Skye says: Very true. Nerd out on your own time.
Victoria Moore says: I nerd-out twenty-four slash seven, you know that, Claire!
Claire Skye says: Correct you are.
Marina Matsuyari says: Gosh, I'd think.. only a couple of years, now. It'll have been around the time I signed to Syndicate. I've spent most of my life everywhere else, it'd seem. Nowhere interesting, though!
Marina Matsuyari says: Well, I mean. I used to live in a small town surrounded by farmers and fields. You could get up to trouble on the roads, and it'd be the most interesting thing to happen in the area all year.
* Claire Skye chuckles softly.
Victoria Moore says: Well, then in your two years here. What would you say has change the most about Los Santos?
Claire Skye says: Ah, bringing out the classic questions.
Victoria Moore says: You know it, the oldies but goodees.
Marina Matsuyari says: About Los Santos? Sheesh..
* Marina Matsuyari takes a few moments of thinking before she'd answer.
Marina Matsuyari says: Well, I know the thing that has changed the most would have to be the nightlife of the town. I don't know, it used to be safer? Now it's a little scary to be out at this time. It feels like people have less to lose nowadays, you know? Do you get that feeling too?
Marina Matsuyari says: Granted, my life consists of driving. But that means you get to see a lot going on around you.
Claire Skye says: Oh absolutely. I'm not sure if it really was safer, but, yeah. It does seem like it's crazier now than ever.
Victoria Moore says: Well... I guess to dovtail off of that question. Do you have a most and least favorite thing about the city? In general that is.
Marina Matsuyari says: My least favorite thing of Los Santos.. other than the teams I'm competing against?
* Claire Skye snickers.
Victoria Moore says: I mean you could include them too.
Claire Skye says: Yes, other than them. Sheesh, we got some shade in the studio.
Marina Matsuyari says: I'd just have to be the local access to business. I don't feel like there's a lot going on that's outside of the status quo. I know that success is what builds people, but I want to see people build success. You know?
Claire Skye says: Exactly, like. All these businesses are the same.
Marina Matsuyari says: Right? I'd love to see a little difference here and there. It really makes the city feel smaller when the same thing is happening six times and nothing else.
Claire Skye says: It's why your business is so important.
Marina Matsuyari says: Now, if this is a lobbying issue or just an issue with not enough workers, I don't know. But it's absolutely a problem.
Marina Matsuyari says: I mean, that's what I hope to do. I'm blessed to be in a position where if I sink, I'll still be okay. I get to take that risk. I just wish our city promoted that more.
Claire Skye says: Me too, man.
Claire Skye says: And the upside? The favorite?
Marina Matsuyari says: The favorite. My god it is a cliche. But the roads. I can't tell you how many times I tell myself, yeah okay, let's go hit the hills. Take a nice drive around the county. If you have cabin fever, just hit the road, get the open air. There are so many
Marina Matsuyari says: sights to be seen in this state that I'm still finding places I never even knew existed. It helps clear your mind so much.
Marina Matsuyari says: There's something just oddly calming about driving down an empty road at night, under starlight with the windows down. You know? That will clear your head in minutes.

Claire Skye says: Damn. That's something most take for granted. I mean, I sure do.
Victoria Moore says: That is a joy of not being a poor college student.
* Victoria Moore chuckles.
Claire Skye says: She refuses to take a salary. I have tried.
Marina Matsuyari says: Even if I hadn't a penny to my name, I'd still be taking skateboard rides to clear my head.
Claire Skye says: Oh wow, you skateboard?
* Marina Matsuyari laughs quietly to herself. 
Marina Matsuyari says: I wish I could! You know, I tried once and I immediately fell off. I'm only small, I don't have a great pain tolerance. I think I must have cried for hours and never tried again. And this is me at 16!
Claire Skye says: Awww. Yeah, I'm the same way. Nope. I tried once.
Victoria Moore says: I think that makes three of us who are slightly clumsy.
Claire Skye says: What a power trio.
Marina Matsuyari says: God, you wouldn't believe. I tripped up the stairs while collecting my podium trophy last event. No one saw me, thank god.

Claire Skye says: Oh shit, phew.
Claire Skye says: But Tori, do you think it's time?
Victoria Moore says: Oh I think it is... Time to turn the tables on our guest.
Claire Skye says: Frequent listeners, you know the drill. This is the time where our guest gets the floor, and can ask both of us any questions she wants.
Victoria Moore says: So go ahead, Mint. You can ask both of us, or one of us specifically absolutely anything.
Marina Matsuyari says: I get the floor? Excellent! So! First order of business.
Claire Skye says: Oh she's going for it.
* Marina Matsuyari shuffles in her chair, and leans into the microphone.

* Claire Skye has an excited grin.
Marina Matsuyari says: Who's your favorite driver?
Claire Skye says: I-.
* Victoria Moore chuckles.
Claire Skye says: I mean, you, you're the only one I know of, I have no racing knowledge.
* Claire Skye laughs at that.
* Marina Matsuyari laughs before she can answer on the spot. She'd wave her hand dismissively.
Victoria Moore says: I mean I dunno... Jane is a friend of mine...
* Victoria Moore chuckles.
Marina Matsuyari says: If it's me, then be prepared for a rollercoaster. I have a habit of scaring. But, nah.. so.
Marina Matsuyari says: I'm interested to know like.. have you ever given a thought into racing? Was is just a situation of.. availability, or non interest. Maybe you still want to. Do you think there'd be the support around for people to get into it?
Claire Skye says: Um... I'm honestly just not too interested in it. I mean. I get the appeal, but it's just not the sort of thing that's compelling to me. But I'm sure there's plenty of support in your community for newcomers.
Marina Matsuyari says: It certainly doesn't have to be for everyone. It's just.. always been the center stage of my life. I always wonder why we like the things we do. If availability is an accelerant to what we end up interested in?
Claire Skye says: That's deep...
* Claire Skye takes some time to think about that while Tori does her part.

Victoria Moore says: Well... I'm a gearhead, I love cars. I love working on cars, and driving them. Fast. Always wanted to race but just... I'm a rebel man. too many rules and regulations to follow! I have hard enough time without worrying that my jacket isn't regulation
Marina Matsuyari says: See, that is the side no one thinks to about motorsport! We have a massive row of guidelines we have to follow. A lot is on driver etiquette, and a lot of safety. I think people who aren't actively involved don't realise too much that on top of our
Marina Matsuyari says: driving the majority of the job is just paperwork and listening! It's not what it's cracked up to be in the movies!
* Marina Matsuyari sighed a snicker.
Victoria Moore says: Yes, I investigated seriously driving for Syndicate myself. I even impressed a couple of your friends with my drifting skills.
* Victoria Moore chuckles.
Marina Matsuyari says: But, what'd you think? Do you think that the availability of choices in life massive affects who we turn to be? Like if there was a school for flying rockets here, everyone would want a part.
Marina Matsuyari says: I always thought like.. if I didn't live close to a track, would I have ever turned something I liked into a career. I'd have turned a different route completely.
Victoria Moore says: We do like to give everyone a little bit of philosophy here on Claire-Voyance, don't we?
Claire Skye says: Well. I only got super into the occult and tarot reading when I got here. I'd always wanted to learn about it, but I was too busy. So in a way that's a yes and a no? It's always interested me even when it wasn't available.
Claire Skye says: Of course being raised around something would influence, but there's just as likely a chance you wouldn't like it.
Marina Matsuyari says: These are what pop into my head randomly! You don't know how many times I've had 'glass half full or glass half empty' moments while behind the wheel of a racecar. Your mind wanders at the worst times.
Claire Skye says: Oh god, that sounds scary.
* Claire Skye chuckles.
Marina Matsuyari says: It's.. incredibly easy to get lost in the love of what you're doing, and sacrifice your attention for the moment.
Claire Skye says: I can sorta understand. Nothing that high risk, but, of course.
Victoria Moore says: “Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
Claire Skye says: Was that all you wanted to know- and the Tori Wisdom returns.
* Marina Matsuyari looks over to Tori, as she'd be mid sip of water. When she'd set down her bottle, Marina is grinning.
Victoria Moore says: I work a little Nietzsche into every episode.
* Victoria Moore chuckles.
Claire Skye says: If that's all, I'd like to turn your attention to something this studio gave us a chance to do.
Claire Skye says: It's time for questions from you, the viewers. If we don't get your question, super sorry about that.
*M.ChiPunx asked, "What's your favorite color?" ((Claire Skye))*
Claire Skye says: Well. It changes all the time.
Claire Skye says: I think it's still purple though. Or like, a burgundy.
Claire Skye says: Tori? Mint?
Victoria Moore says: Black.
* Victoria Moore chuckles.
Claire Skye says: Good choice.
Victoria Moore says: Cause ya know I got this Ebony goodness going on here.
Marina Matsuyari says: See, mine is easy! Mint is.. technically a color! It's between a light cyan, or a deep purple. That's.. probably why you see the majority of my products use that gradient!
Claire Skye says: So Mint likes mint. Sounds about right.
Victoria Moore says: I'd agree, it checks out.
* Dongexpander77 asked, "Why are you gae?" ((Claire Skye))*
Claire Skye says: DNA, probably.
* Claire Skye snickers.
Victoria Moore says: I mean... probably.
Claire Skye says: First joke question.
Marina Matsuyari says: I like this one. But I'm with Claire on this! 
Victoria Moore says: Well you've only got a couple of marriage proposals in here Mint.
* Victoria Moore snickers.
* Claire Skye cracks up.
Claire Skye says: Only a couple?
* Marina Matsuyari snort laughs, again. 

Victoria Moore says: I'm not counting the 'you, spelled with a 'u' are, spelled with an 'r' hot'.
Marina Matsuyari says: I wish I could say it was the first time!
Marina Matsuyari says: I've had people try to impress me by fist fighting each other as a competition. Please don't do that!
Claire Skye says: Oh dear God...
* Claire Skye keeps laughing, slightly muffled.
Claire Skye says: We got another one. Not a marriage proposal, but.
Victoria Moore says: Oh I thought you weren't going to read the one that said 'show us your butt'.
* Victoria Moore snickers.
* Claire Skye wheezes.
Marina Matsuyari says: Classy!
* Marina Matsuyari cackles into the microphone.
Claire Skye says: This is our audience. I can't believe it.
* BB2k6 asks, "yo great look at the studio dudes, congrats. Marina you said you like drivin at night girl and that city's not as safe. Ii feel ya girl but what are yo tips for drivin out at night and not get in trouble? much love, BB here". 
Victoria Moore says: Well this is a good question. And Mint will give you a great answer, but coming from a Davis girl here. If you see a black SUV with blacked out windows... jet.
Marina Matsuyari says: Driving at night.. and not getting in trouble. Literally, never lift your foot off the gas, unless it's a cop! By that I mean, don't be stopping in the middle of nowhere, trying to make friends. Just keep yourself safe out there, man.
Claire Skye says: There you go.
Marina Matsuyari says: Any time I see someone walking up to me, even if they're saying hi, I'm on the gas. No thankyou!
Claire Skye says: People are scary dude.
Victoria Moore says: But thanks for your question, BB and thanks for listening.
Claire Skye says: Yeah, thanks BB. Appreciated.
*  be11atricks asks, "Marina you're a professional racer and I'm also into cars, so what are your tips for someone wanting to get into the sports? Is it an expensive career? Love your hair <3.
Claire Skye says: Love the username.
Victoria Moore says: To be fair, Mint does have great hair.
Marina Matsuyari says: N'aaw. Thanks! It's a platinum silver, it's actually.. quite a pain. But getting to your question!
Marina Matsuyari says: Getting into the sport, you're going to want to look at Karting. Karting is where all the scouts go to look for talent. If you can kart, you can drive a car. It's only up from there. And if you find talent yourself, don't be afraid of the big scary bank! Go ahead and look at a loan-out to finance getting yourself into a competition and doing this as a group.
Victoria Moore says: And just hope you have good credit.
* Victoria Moore chuckles.
Claire Skye says: Yeah, gosh.
Claire Skye says: That's one hell of a gamble.
Marina Matsuyari says: For me, I started karting, I moved to bikes. I went back to cars, and ended up in that full-time, now. It's.. a lot of money to front, I won't sugarcoat it. These are what dreams are made of.
Victoria Moore says: Another great question though. Glad you tuned in.
Marina Matsuyari says: Actually, I might as well go ahead and take the time to let people know about the Kanjo cup. Right now that is a smaller series ran by the same people who run the Pfister Super Cup, and they're using it as a way to get people into the scene.

Claire Skye says: Ooo, yeah, that's perfect.
Claire Skye says: I wish you luck in your endeavors, be11atricks.
Marina Matsuyari says: But yes, thankyou! Look out for it dude!
*  johnflashgt asks, "hey good talk you three, invite me next time i can talk about my flash gt fr fr but hey whats your three favorite car? gotta prove a point. flash gt gang ayo much love".
Claire Skye says: Favorite car...
* Victoria Moore chuckles.
Victoria Moore says: Oh I'll go last, cause I'm gunna get a lotta hate.
Marina Matsuyari says: God, I'm sorry. I know that people seem to love them, but my heart isn't with hatchbacks! I'd have to say my most favorite car would be the ZR-380. It's just.. perfect, in styling and sound. The next two would have to be an Obey 8F, and lastly, 
Marina Matsuyari says: ZR-350. Maybe the two Japanese cars are of bias. But!
Claire Skye says: Oh, uh. I really like electric cars because my bikes guzzle a fuckton of gas. I invested in a Coil Raiden. But I have an old Moonbeam Custom that I adore.
* Marina Matsuyari laughs into the microphone, and leans back.
Victoria Moore says: Good answers, good answers. And a good question. Thanks for listening!
Claire Skye says: Toriiii, your turn.
Marina Matsuyari says: There's no hate here! I wanna hear, too!
Victoria Moore says: Erg... Okay. So... my favorite car is the Dominator APS. Factory blue with two white stripes down the center and a ducktail spioler... After that I"d say the Dominator GTT classic. And lastly ever seen the shoe Knight Rider?
* Victoria Moore laughs lightly.
Marina Matsuyari says: You know, it's funny you say that! I was in the hopes of buying a Knight Rider replica car after my business was finally off of the ground! Do we have a shared interest, Tori?
Claire Skye says: My god, you guys have so many shared interests.
Victoria Moore says: Depends, is it a turbo boost life?
Marina Matsuyari says: If it won't grenade the motor, it's always turbo boost life!
Victoria Moore says: Exaaactly.
Claire Skye says: Nerds.
Marina Matsuyari says: You brought this on yourself!
Victoria Moore says: Always. But thanks again for the question!

Claire Skye says: Gonna take one more question after this and call it a night- er, morning- if everyone's cool with it.
*  'Beats4eats asks, "Claire good work on this set up my guy your new studio looks dope as shit. i work with sound too so this is a two parts question for you crew. First to tori, what sound equipment ur usin on the studio? i work some producing but your sound check is great. And second for you Claire, if someone wanna work on yor crew how to get in touch with you guys? peace". 
Claire Skye says: You first, Tori.
Victoria Moore says: Oh of course. So the tree microphones we use are Shure. Good quality and a little pricey. Anti-vibration arms are a must or you'd hear a thump every time one of us hits the desk or sets something down. All of those are fed int a Pyle mixing board.
Victoria Moore says: From there it's all software, it's a mix of OBS and VAC to capture, and Claire is the one who does the editing.
Marina Matsuyari says: I think this is how people look at me when I'm explaining cars.
* Marina Matsuyari snickers lightly to Tori.
Victoria Moore says: Honestly? if you want to start out all you need is a cheap microphone and a laptop.
Agrien Vandroy says: That is is /I/ look at you when you're talking cars, Mint.
Victoria Moore says: Voice from the sky is our... new producer.
* Victoria Moore chuckles.
* Claire Skye laughs softly, before adding in.
Claire Skye says: Well, we do have a Facebrowser page for Claire-Voyance, but you could also just add me. Username's clearskylines, name's Claire Skye- I doubt there's anybody else with that name. 

Victoria Moore says: Oh shoot yeah. Everyone follow us on the Claire-Voyance facebrowser page.

Claire Skye says: Since our 'new producer' is Mint's manager, we're gonna need an actual new producer. You may be just what we need. Talk to me, my dude.

Victoria Moore says: Well, I think that is our last question for the night... So... anyone got stuff to plug?
Claire Skye says: But after that? Yeah. Syndicate Motorsport is officially endorsed.
Marina Matsuyari says: I have my website, it'll be supporting my business once it finally goes live! You can see a lot of what I'm selling up there already but new stuff is added daily, so!
Marina Matsuyari says: If you wanted that, it's Tsukumi, dot, world.
Marina Matsuyari says: Tsukuyomi, dot world, sorry.
Claire Skye says: Grabbing my phone right now to go there.
Marina Matsuyari says: But it's absolutely been a blast coming onto the show with you guys tonight. You'll next see me racing on Saturday, I'll be in the #43 car. One to look out for!
Claire Skye says: Thanks for joining us then, Mint. It's been a long episode, but I think it's my favorite thus far.
Victoria Moore says: It was great to have you with us Mint. Next week... Claire, tell our listeners about next week... just a teaser
Marina Matsuyari says: Pleasure to have spent the evening with you two!
Claire Skye says: Eheheh... well. Next week we'll be sitting down with my favorite DJ in the city. If you know me, you already know who it is.
Victoria Moore says: Alright, say goodnight, Claire!
Claire Skye says: Goodniiiight~!
Victoria Moore says: And remember “The higher we soar the smaller we appear to those who cannot fly.”

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[[PODCAST] Claire-Voyance: Episode Five]

(left to right: Victoria Moore, Claire Skye)

(Everybody thank Tori for the sound quality.)

Content Warnings: Discussion on bullying, su*cide, and kidnapping briefly. Listener discretion advised.

 

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* The intro music of "Do You Believe In Magic?" plays for a moment before it fades away. The audio quality is better than it ever has been, so crisp! ((Claire Skye))*
* Victoria Moore reachs forward, sliding a slider on the audio deck to slowly reduce the volume in a soft fade, all the while increasing the gain on her and Claire's mics.
Claire Skye says: Hellooooo clairvoyants. Welcome back. I didn't know if I'd be able to continue by myself, so I won't.
Claire Skye says: Because this lovely lady beside me reached out and said she could take care of my audio stuff so I don't have to do it alone.
Claire Skye says: I'm sitting down with Tori Moore, our new sound director and co-host. Tori, you absolute sound angel, say hi.
Victoria Moore says: Uh, hi. That's me Victoria Moore. or Tori. Never Vicky though. Yeah uh... I saw the last episode of the podcast, and then binged ALLL the others. I reached out to Claire here on Facebrowser, so... here I am!
Claire Skye says: And this is your first time doing /anything/ remotely like this, yeah?
Victoria Moore says: Well I've done some audio work in the past, nothing that was ever published. And certainly not something where you her and see me. I kinda picked up a bunch of weird hobbies as a kid.
Claire Skye says: Weird and extremely useful, I think you mean. Guys, I shit you not, she overhauled everything. I have so many new things on this laptop. I dished out the money for Adobe's monopoly. It's going to be SO much easier now.
Victoria Moore says: Sometimes you got to pay for the convenience.
* Victoria Moore chuckles.
* Claire Skye's voice is extremely excited, a far cry from the depressed tone of her first solo episode prior.
Claire Skye says: Very true. And it's gonna be worth it!! Guys, thanks to you, we are taking off. Starting this podcast I would've never expected it would become what it is today. And Tori here is going to make it better than it's ever been. There's a lot in store.
Claire Skye says: But let's talk a little bit more about you as a person, Tori.
Victoria Moore says: Oh wow, well I wish I had a big backstory like a heroine in an RPG.
Claire Skye says: Don't we all.
* Claire Skye chuckles.
Victoria Moore says: So I grew up here in Los Santos. Down in Davis. My mom, she's listening her name is Shani. Hi Mom. She raised me the best she could. But the whole... having to be a single mom thing I had a lot of time to myself.
Claire Skye says: Hi Shani, you did a great job.
Victoria Moore says: So... Yeah I picked up some hobbies. I loved music, so I started to dabble in audio mixing, cause I can't sing or anything. I also started to get into well... cars.
Victoria Moore says: Even though I can't afford one.
Claire Skye says: Yet.
Victoria Moore says: Right! So yeah... I went to Davis High, I actually graduated, I was on the track team. You might have seen me if you follow local sports.
Victoria Moore says: I was San Andreas all state in 2020 and 2021 in the one hundred meter hurtles and the one hundred meter sprints.
Claire Skye says: Daaaamn.
Claire Skye says: But aside from the impressive athletic feats you're a bit of a scholar now, aren't you?
Victoria Moore says: Kinda! I am attending ULSA. I am just a Freshman. I am pre-med right now. But like every other college student in history my major is still a little up in the air.
Claire Skye says: I've been there. As you guys probably know by now I went to ULSA myself, graduated, and have my fair share of complaints about it.
Victoria Moore says: It's not perfect, I'll agree with you there Claire. I've had a few issues myself, and some... uhm... let's say I've learned a lot.
Claire Skye says: Hoo boy. Now that's education for you.
Claire Skye says: Are you open to talking about any of those or are you good?
Victoria Moore says: Of course. I'll redact any names to protect the innocent.
Claire Skye says: Please do, or I would edit 'em out.
* Victoria Moore laughs, a sprightly happy laugh.
Victoria Moore says: So I can ramble or if you got any questions, that works too!
Claire Skye says: Oh- I'm gonna let you ramble on this. Because I don't know what happened or how much you're willing to tell, so. You might as well go for it.
Victoria Moore says: Okay well hmm... I'll start with the classes. As I said I'm in the pre-med program and the classes? They are good. The professors and the dean of the department are all actual M.D.s and have a working knowledge of the field.
Victoria Moore says: So I'm already learning a lot. The classes themselves are you know... what you sign up for in a University. Very... sit in lecture hall and listen.
Claire Skye says: Mhm.
Victoria Moore says: So... it's all good there. The other students... veeeery mixed bag. I've had bad experiences and a few good ones. Now I'm a Freshman so 'new girl on campus'. I like to think I'm pretty good at being sociable.
Victoria Moore says: My first day I walked up to a group of students, said: "Hello, how are you my name is Tori." To a person all of them looked at me, ignored me and walked away.
Claire Skye says: Sounds like ULSA alright.
Victoria Moore says: That same thing happened to me two other times both on campus and running into ULSA students around town.
Victoria Moore says: It's... really something that makes you kinda uhm... you know self-conscious?
Claire Skye says: Yeah... I can imagine. You're braver than I was just walking up and introducing yourself.
Victoria Moore says: Well, I was kinda like... This is college so all the highs-school clique bullshi... uhm... bullcrap was behind everyone.
Victoria Moore says: I guess I was wrong, and in most social respects, it's even worse.
Claire Skye says: You can curse. I have a problem with it, I can't be censored.
Claire Skye says: But yeah... sounds like how it was when I was there. No change.
Victoria Moore says: I saw a student... I mean I think she was a student roll up in a frigging Pfister S2.
Victoria Moore says: Just... like it was nothing.
Claire Skye says: A... isn't that...
Victoria Moore says: It's a very expensive European made supercar.
Victoria Moore says: Like... much more than my tuition expensive.
Claire Skye says: How in the absolute /fuck/.
Victoria Moore says: I tried to strike up a convo... and well you know how that went slash-ignored.
Claire Skye says: Yep...
Claire Skye says: Man, they used to crack down on shit like that before. What happened?
Victoria Moore says: It's not all bad I met a couple of students who were very nice to me. Even went to a local bar... NO drinking for me, I'm only nineteen. But they had music, a place to dance and video games upstairs. Hideout?
* Claire Skye gasps in delight.
Claire Skye says: I LOVE Hideout.
Claire Skye says: It used to be run by some students.
Victoria Moore says: So we danced a little, played some games, it was a great night out.
Claire Skye says: That's great!!
Victoria Moore says: One name I am going to drop though. Shout out to Pris and Lena. And I hope Stevie is feeling better.
* Victoria Moore chuckles again, keeping the names vague.
Claire Skye says: Stevie??? I know the guy. Dude's besties with my partner.
Victoria Moore says: Oh yeah? Nice guy, but he was feeling a bit... under the weather.
Claire Skye says: Aw man. Hope he feels better.
Victoria Moore says: So... that was a highlight. There was also another student who I won't name, that shared some... interesting stories. About run-ins that they've had with... you'll never guess.
Victoria Moore says: The Park Rangers of all things.
Claire Skye says: The Park Rangers? I mean they're chill right?
Victoria Moore says: Uhm... not so much from what I heard.
Claire Skye says: ...What?
Victoria Moore says: I'm not going to retell the story or go into specifics because I don't want to out the identity of the storyteller... buuuuuuut.

Claire Skye says: No worries.
Victoria Moore says: Did you know the Park Rangers have a frigging SWAT team?
Claire Skye says: Uh-.
Claire Skye says: ...Bruh. For what? Werewolves? Dire bears?
Victoria Moore says: I mean if they had a supply of silver bullets... I'd get it.
Victoria Moore says: But assault weapons, body armor. And very... gestapo tactics.
Claire Skye says: ......oh no. Oh come on. Oh come /on/. Not them too.
Victoria Moore says: I'm serious! I mean let's just say this... A traffic stop devolved into four cars... eight rangers with full armor and assault weapons pointing them at a couple of girls in a truck.
Claire Skye says: ...I—
Victoria Moore says: On the megaphone. "Driver, get out with your hands up, back to us, and walk backwards towards us or we will shoot you!"
Claire Skye says: ...This is the flaw with podcasts, you guys can't see the utter disgust on my face.
Victoria Moore says: Video coming soon.
Claire Skye says: Woo.
* Victoria Moore chuckles once again.
* Claire Skye manages a chuckle.
Victoria Moore says: And that's not the worst. So... the teller of the story used some specific language to describe how they were taken into custody.
Victoria Moore says: "Violent" and "Abusive" were two of them.
Claire Skye says: ...holy fuck.
Claire Skye says: They broke the Rangers. We can't have shit out here.
Victoria Moore says: I was shocked.
Victoria Moore says: That's been my experiences so far... Going to school, hoping to land a part-time job too.
Claire Skye says: Oh! Oh oh oh oh! Tell 'em about- wait. Maybe not. Could be a spoiler for a future episode.
Claire Skye says: Uhhhhhhhhhh. Hm.
Claire Skye says: Y'know what screw it the moment was too cool, tell 'em about the Syndicate thing.
Victoria Moore says: Well... We got to meet a guest to an upcoming episode. And the garage and all the cool stuff in there. I'm a bit of a gearhead so it was kinda heaven for me.
Victoria Moore says: Oh, and that car? The one we saw? The car that I saw the student step out of at the ULSA campus? It was the civilian or 'street' version of that. Just... think about that.
Claire Skye says: THE SAME-
* A deep breath can be heard through Claire's mic. ((Claire Skye))*
Victoria Moore says: Not 'quite' the same. The race car isn't street legal, that one was legal to be driven on the street.
Victoria Moore says: Buuuuut... yaknow.
Claire Skye says: CLOSE ENOUGH.
Victoria Moore says: Exaaaactly.
Claire Skye says: It's just crazy to me, y'know. How some people are so rich even when they shouldn't be. But I guess that's capitalism.
Victoria Moore says: I mean like I said I'd like to be able to afford a card that isn't a shit... uhm... crapbox!
Victoria Moore says: Wait, I said shit so...
Victoria Moore says: Yeah, shitbox.
Claire Skye says: I literally said fuck a bit ago, you're fine.
* Victoria Moore chuckles.
* Claire Skye chuckles along.
Claire Skye says: I don't know why but I thought there would be some change to ULSA when I left. Like, the world would spite me by things being better right when I'm not a part of it.
Claire Skye says: But... it honestly sounds worse.
Victoria Moore says: So I guess... So you had that part of the show where the guest takes over and asks the questions. I want to keep that. So let me ask /you/ what were /your/ experiences in ULSA like?
Claire Skye says: Buckle up, kids.

Victoria Moore says: Totally bucked up!
Claire Skye says: So in my first year as an Arts and Humanity students I didn't have exactly a plethora of classes to choose from.
Claire Skye says: But I chose one that I ended up really liking. Basically a beginner's course on improv acting.
Claire Skye says: The classes were great but plagued with idiots just there to disrupt. The usual.
Claire Skye says: I was one of the most invested people in that class I'd say. But, uh.
Claire Skye says: I only got to go to three.
Claire Skye says: Because, uh. The professor, Ginger Caldwell, went missing.
Victoria Moore says: What? Like... just... gone?

Claire Skye says: Yup.
Claire Skye says: There was like missing posters and everything but after that the school board practically shrugged it off.
Victoria Moore says: That's insane.
Claire Skye says: Me and my friends went looking for her around where she was last reported to be seen.
Claire Skye says: Nothing.
Victoria Moore says: Oh wow... that's... crazy.
Claire Skye says: She was just... gone. And I still don't know why.
Claire Skye says: It was kinda heartbreaking to me.
Victoria Moore says: Wow... I bet, that's just crazy that everyone was just like 'oh well... so what's next?'.
Claire Skye says: Because y'know, the whole thing of why I'm here is because I got sick of being punished for my imagination.  I got sick of having to study something I never wanted to.
Claire Skye says: She was the first teacher to ever /cultivate/ my imagination.
* Claire Skye's voice is dripping with emotion at this point, unable to stop it.
Victoria Moore says: Oh damn... And she was just kinda... callously forgotten about by the administration? That's effing brutal, dude.
Claire Skye says: Yeah... it. It really was.
Claire Skye says: It felt like I was the only one mourning for her.
Claire Skye says: ...I spent so many days just standing at the big tree on campus she used as our outdoor classroom just. Talking to her.
Victoria Moore says: Damn... that's rough.
Claire Skye says: Yeah... but time marched on. Another theater related teacher came along, had similar ideas on teaching out of the lecture hall.
Claire Skye says: Dr. Lange.
Claire Skye says: I loved her classes. She was always so... I don't know what it is. She was always so down to earth and kind to everyone in that room even if they were being shitheads. But she didn't take any shit either.
Victoria Moore says: Well, Claire. Regardless of that I am glad you found your imagination... I mean well our listeners will soon find out I have a love of quotes.
Victoria Moore says: “The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself.”
Claire Skye says: Oh my gosh the wisdom is back.
* Claire Skye manages a smile at that.
Victoria Moore says: I kinda got into reading Nietzsche at a younger-than-usual age.
Claire Skye says: I... never got to complete her class. Because she was promoted to the Dean of the Arts and Humanities course.
Victoria Moore says: Wow... so what did you end up graduating with?
Claire Skye says: Liberal arts and sciences. But I never actually finished a class through to its end.
Victoria Moore says: Damn...
Claire Skye says: It's kinda like. I have the pretty paper now but I didn't REALLY get to learn what it entails.
Claire Skye says: Sorry I went on a huge tangent. But uh.
Claire Skye says: Bullies were fucking horrible.
Victoria Moore says: Bullies? Did you get bullied?
Claire Skye says: I managed to avoid it. But I had friends who did. Big time. 
Claire Skye says: Hell. Students were constantly taking their lives.
Victoria Moore says: I didn't want to out any of my friends with specifics, but do you mind sharing some of those stories?
Victoria Moore says: About the bullying, that is.

Claire Skye says: Of course.
Victoria Moore says: The second thing well... well... Yeah.
Claire Skye says: An old friend of mine that also went to ULSA dealt with bullying from someone. And it drove her down a dark path with a lot of depression and self hatred.
Victoria Moore says: Wow... that's... harsh.
Claire Skye says: She was on the spectrum too. Kind of at the point where socialization was a huge hurdle.
Victoria Moore says: Oh wow, and the... how rough it is for someone who is sociable... I can barely imagine.
Claire Skye says: Then all of a sudden her bully ended herself and there was a big vigil for her. And everyone was saying about how kind she was.
Claire Skye says: I had to go up and more or less go "Hey sorry your friend's dead but she was a pretty shitty person".
Victoria Moore says: Oh man that sounds... super awkward.
Claire Skye says: Yyyyyyeah.
Victoria Moore says: So I want to take a moment.
Victoria Moore says: And address all our listeners out there... Who might be being bullied. Whether they go to ULSA or don't and say something.
Victoria Moore says: “The higher we soar the smaller we appear to those who cannot fly.”
Claire Skye says: Aw...
Victoria Moore says: So if you are feeling sad or lonely out there, we are here for you, even if we are just voices on the speakers.
Claire Skye says: I agree, one hundred percent.
Claire Skye says: We've been there. We hear you.
Claire Skye says: ...The worst thing I've seen from the ULSA school board itself though.
Victoria Moore says: What's that?
Claire Skye says: There was a conference about LGBTQ+ rights and students in the lecture hall. And not only were people blatantly homophobic and ignorant, but the entire council talking about it. All of them were /straight/. Except one person, who was filling in for a straight woman.
Claire Skye says: And she was the only one who was honest. The only one who said "Yeah this sucks there isn't jack shit we can do about it with things like they are right now".
Victoria Moore says: Wow.... just wow... I mean to dovetail off of that. This is an LGBTQ+ friendly podcast still. And like Claire I am also part of that community.
Claire Skye says: Awesome.
Victoria Moore says: And... that explains so much about the /vibe/ on campus.
Claire Skye says: But yeah. I can still see that awkward /grin/ on Dunois's face when that one lesbian was breaking it down. Tried having her on the show, didn't work out.
Victoria Moore says: That's too bad, that would have been great to talk to them.
Claire Skye says: There was another one I went to and spoke at though, and kinda encouraged that friend on the spectrum I mentioned earlier to talk about her experiences.
Victoria Moore says: How did that one go?
Claire Skye says: Good except for the "this is too gay" and the "i thought this was a barbeque".
Claire Skye says: And random people getting up and leaving.
Victoria Moore says: And the listeners can't see it, but this is my surprised face.
Claire Skye says: Nothing changed though apparently- pff.
Claire Skye says: But yeah, I heard the d-slur around campus constantly. Is it still like that?
Victoria Moore says: Well all I can say from my experience is that it just kinda was shuffled to 'we don't talk about it' now.
Claire Skye says: Ah.
Victoria Moore says: Not really an improvement. And I've not heard any slurs like that... yet.
Claire Skye says: That's something.
Claire Skye says: Well I went on way too long of a ramble. Do you have any other questions for me?
Victoria Moore says: Hmm, okay, I do have one. Tell me what inspired that /vibrant/ blue 'do you are sporting now.
* Claire Skye snickers.
Claire Skye says: Well. I kinda change my hair when there's a big change in my life.
Claire Skye says: You can tell what 'era' I was in based on what my hair color was.
Victoria Moore says: Oooh, okay, break down that lore. Even if we go long, I gotta hear that.
Claire Skye says: Like my last purple curly look was after I figured out that the government was using me and Shawna- surprised pikachu face- should've known.
Claire Skye says: Went full on anarchist mode.
Victoria Moore says: Never trust the government, man.
Claire Skye says: Never.

Victoria Moore says: And if the cops start questioning you. Your friends are: "I don't answer questions.' "I am exersizing my right to remain silent." and "Not without an attourney."
Claire Skye says: Damn right. ACAB.
Claire Skye says: But I think the big change that sparked this is... well, the podcast first of all. And. Shawna's departure.
Victoria Moore says: Thanks for breaking that down a little though. I love the lore behind your hair!
* Claire Skye giggles.
Claire Skye says: No problem, honestly.
Victoria Moore says: Well... I think we've about reached the end. Unless you have any more burning questions for me?
Claire Skye says: I can't say that I do. But we'll see if the viewers do. Comments are gonna be on but moderated based on the briefly heavy content.
Victoria Moore says: And speaking of... Next week's show. Want to give the listener's a liiiiitle preview
Claire Skye says: Maybe. I'll just say it with our endorsements.
Claire Skye says: Claire-Voyance officially endorses Syndicate Motorsports. And... its best racer.
* Victoria Moore snickers.
Victoria Moore says: Who is very... 'Minty' fresh!
* Claire Skye cracks up.
Claire Skye says: Oh my god, dudeeeee.
Victoria Moore says: Had to.
Claire Skye says: Okay, okay, I'll keep it in, it's just that funny.
Claire Skye says: G'night guys. Oh. Sorry for randomly deciding you listeners are clairvoyants now. If y'all got a name for yourselves that's better, we're listening.
Victoria Moore says: And remember... “And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.”

 

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