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[pyrogue]

[ On screen is a very shirtless Mick wearing nothing but a pair of tight black yoga pants with red stripes down the side with the letters "BODY HEAT" running up one side and a towel around his neck. He's gotten an assistant to hold the comm. He's feeling very cold right now, actually, so he speaks just a bit faster than he normally would to get this over with. ]

Dunno how many of you know who I am, but I'm Mick Rory. I do a workout show called "BODY HEAT!" as a yoga instructor -- [ He smiles wryly in a "yeah, I know" sort of way. ] -- and we're doing something special starting in a coupla days. We want some guest stars to come on board and film a few episodes with me.

No yoga experience required either. Think of it as a free lesson -- that you get paid for. Just make sure to bring water. Gotta keep hydrated 'cause it's gonna get pretty warm. But that ain't so bad in February, right?

[ Mick is fine with it all year round, but he's aware that not everybody's into it. ]

On top of that, it's being tied into a charity drive to raise money for the Heropa General Hospital's Burn Ward. And since September we've gotta whole lot of new folks who have fire-breathing on us, it kinda needs it.

[ And a particular pet cause of Mick's, considering his background. But he's not advertising that part. He smiles again. ]

Any imPort's free to sign up, unless their name is Leonard Snart.

((OOC: This is more of an informal thing but def let me know if your character would get involved and if so if you'd prefer to handwave or log something about it, I'm totally good either way.))

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[socialactivillain]

...So, I'm guessing your Valentine's date didn't go well?

[pyrogue]

Not now, long story. But thanks for the advice earlier, hoping to put it to good use.

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[incogneto]

Are the participants allowed to donate as well?

[pyrogue]

Won't say no. It'd be appreciated.

[trouvaille]

( ... mmmm

this is not ideal, but: opportunity to get involved with something charitable, money that doesn't come from glitter designing or selling her valuables like a down-on-her-luck aristocrat, something she's actually good at... )

I can do aerial yoga.

[pyrogue]

Aerial yoga could be a real interesting thing to bring to the table. That's the suspended kind, not some weird "I can fly and do yoga at the same time" thing, right?

[ He's from a superhero world. He's Seen Some Shit. ]

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[catchacold]

[So, his punishment is that he can't make a fool of himself by doing yoga in front of a wider audience? Perish the thought.

Leonard rolls his eyes - but wisely before replying. He also refrains from starting the conversation by signing up Rincewind, because fighting passive aggressiveness with trolling may not be the most conductive to their relationship.]

So I've been studying all your moves for months for nothing?

[pyrogue]

Just not sure if you can take the heat.

[itistolaugh]

Okay first off, I'm super down, and second, it is downright criminal to keep Lenny away from your viewing public.

[pyrogue]

Wouldn't be the worst way I've ended up in the slammer. Gonna sign you up before then, though.

[restingstitchface]

Most imPorts here aren't as spry as you hopefully believe. Your results will be far from satisfactory.

[Look if there's anyone who knows about the value of imPorts as research material, it's this guy.]

[pyrogue]

[ His usual friendliness gains a gruff edge to it because goddamn, Gothamites (that aren't Harley) give him the creeps. ]

Dunno, even if they're not, some people like to see celebrities not be good at stuff. Should get a good turn out either way.

[ Because the results he wants are donations ??? Crane's implications legit go over his head. ]

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[sassguard]

If it's for a good cause, I'm all in.

I don't know a single thing about yoga, though. Is it always so ... shirtless?

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[pyrogue]

Shirt is optional for guests. [ It's (not) part of his uniform to target to certain demographics, he isn't gonna make that choice for anyone else. ] But before you decide what to wear, gotta say up front that it's gonna be a 100 degrees in there, so...

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[caduceusvalkyrie]

Ooh, I'd love to help out. It sounds like a lot of fun and for a very good cause as well.

[pyrogue]

It's definitely a lotta fun, gotta admit.

[foreshadower]

And why are we excluding Snart from this?

[ He's not saying he'd pay to watch it but Shade does not own a TV and would literally Pay To Watch It ]

[catchacold]

He's possessive.

[That is so not why.

Could be though.]

[pyrogue]

'Cause he'd probably bring someone who wasn't invited.

[ Mick, that doesn't make sense on several levels. ]

[lovestoys]

[You banned Snart but you didn't ban this gremlin. Mistake.]

Can I get paid in advance? Can I pick what you pay me in? How many beanie babies will you give me for doing this?

[pyrogue]

Nope. Made a mistake. Forgot to mention you're not allowed.

[darkpants_warmfeeling]

[Yoga: one of the few forms of exercise Jacob hasn't conquered yet. Time to fix that.]

Sounds like it's for a good cause. Sign me up. I'll make sure to warm up before the show- wouldn't want to pull something while stretching on camera.

[pyrogue]

Heh, warm up. Yeah, sure, I'll sign you up.

[airshow]

Oooh, trouble in paradise?

[pyrogue]

Wouldn't you like to know. Not gonna sign up for yoga, James?

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[dirtyredneck]

How warm?

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[pyrogue]

Hundred degrees Fahrenheit.

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[wizzardly]

You've your own show? I had no idea, I'll have to watch that one. And you seem to have lots of volunteers signing up as well. Things are really looking up for you, congratulations.

[WE'RE COOL, RIGHT?]

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[pyrogue]

[ Luckily for Rincewind, Mick mostly puts the blame on Len's shoulders though this is still Awkward. ]

Had the show since I got here, actually.

[mischiefsmith]

I've not seen the workout show, perhaps I should, it might answer some of my questions...but I suppose you could just as easily.

What sort of Yoga? There are different schools: Ashtangra, Hatha, Tantra? Is it purely physical or will we be going for a state of omniscience and enlightened consciousness?

SORRY FOR THE DELAY

[pyrogue]

Uh, it's an adjusted form of Bikram yoga, which is based on Hatha I think. But you maybe wanna keep your expectations down for this one. It's a tv show -- sometimes they stop you midway to adjust something 'cause it's not looking perfect and cut that bit out later.