[X]The Master: Mifune was having trouble talking to people on set, and his interpreter was not helping him that much getting the nuances of the pranks you were doing. Or rather, why you did do them in the first place with George? Rolled:
D100 => 91
(Note, The Following conversation will take place entirely in Japanese, but written in English)
You knocked on the door to Mifune's room and were… very unsure how to really think about it. He seemed nice enough, a consummate professional, as well as clearly being someone who works very hard on the script to make sure he sounded… Well, good.
Yet it was a stunning surprise that he answered the door, and seemed… well he seemed troubled. "Hello Mister Mifune." You said quietly with a small bow. "You didn't seem very happy after today's… shoot. Are you alright?"
"Strangeness." He then coughed. "I apologize but I find it strange that you are so disrespectful to your director."
"I am one of the producers, and I work very hard to make sure he doesn't go crazy."
Mifune raised an eyebrow. "Go Crazy?"
"George has a habit of overworking, and he needs a way to relieve stress and not worry about everything. It's a thing we do as friends."
He nodded. "So you do it out of a need for… making sure he doesn't go crazy?" He didn't seem to be enthusiastic about that answer. "Why?"
"Because we're friends. And that's what friends do." You stated. "I know that things are different for you in Japan, but, sometimes that's what people need. They just need to remind themselves that, despite the stress, and the things going on around set, they are doing this for passion and experience."
You then paused. "Well, and a big goddamn paycheck."
That earned a rare laugh from the veteran actor. "I know you may think less of us for this… but I guarantee you, that everyone just wants to keep each other happy and sane."
Mifune nodded, and you bowed. "I hope that-"
"It does." He replied.
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A Few days later, you realized that George was feeling much less stressed out. And Mifune was joining in on the fun, as well as feeling comfortable enough to bring his own suggestions for his character.
Reward:
Mifune will gain an additional +30 to his rolls for SP and Chemistry.
George is happy that he is voicing his opinion on set, to bring his experience on set.
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-[X]Mark the Hero: Mark is kinda… well he's nervous, while he does not know about much of the story, he's adamant about trying to make it work. Though there is a problem. He isn't getting into the script. Rolled:
D100 => 100
Mark was not doing well on set, the heat of the desert was not something that he was feeling well. And the fact was, he was intimidated by the truly incredible talent you and Mifune were showing, carrying entire scenes with little to not present.
And honestly… There were some good things about it, he was feeling comfortable… but he was getting to the point where something was not there.
He was being undercut. He was not at his best.
And that was not acceptable to you. "Mark, can we talk?" You asked as you walked into his room.
"Yeah." He said, tired and a little irritated. "What's wrong?"
He was quiet, dare you say, he was… demoralized. "Why the hell am I here?"
"Pardon?" You asked.
"I mean why the hell would you, George, or anyone else even see me as a hero? Hell, you're a hero because you actually help people."
You raised an eyebrow. Ah… "You know Mark, you wanna know why I choose you out of everyone else?" You stated.
"Why?" He asked.
"Because honestly, everyone else didn't seem true enough. They may have thought that the script was silly and just a quick payday. I know you did. But you tried, damn you impressed me, in a way that few people that I had auditioned had for you."
You leaned forward. "You impressed me, because you looked at that script and hated it, but still gave it a shot."
That made Mark smile. "George's first draft was terrible."
"It was, it really was." You said. "But here is the thing. I know you can be the hero that I saw in you for the camera… maybe other people will see it too."
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Mark gave it his all the next day… And every day after.
Reward: +50 to Marks Chemistry and SP.
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-[X]Peter Diamond and the Stunts here: Peter is a master stuntman, and someone you have learned to admire, but you both know that the stunt planned is dangerous, and you both want to practice it, to make sure it gets done right. Rolled:
D100 => 96+30=126
"I don't know." You said to Peter as you both looked at the setup for the stunt. "You could hurt yourself if you don't land properly. The rocks pretty hard."
"I know, but it's safer than the alternative." He said. "Think about this. I hit the rifle, and it breaks in half, that debris, can possibly make me slip and fall, and the rock isn't the best place for a hard landing."
"We could have a crash pad. Anything to prevent you from having to take that fall." You stated.
"Not with this setup, too low of an angle. We're going to need to keep it away." He said.
Then you looked at the camera position. "Wait, yes we can." You said as you looked at the tripod and several loose stones. "We can use these rocks as a base, then the pad is out of view. Extra safety at no cost."
Than Peter smiled. "You ever do any stunt work?"
"I'm a second unit director on occasion for TV." You replied. "Mostly a lot of fight scenes."
"Well, you certainly have a knack for it." He replied.
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The day of the stunt, was no problems at all.
Peter was excellent… probably saved several days of shooting because you got the scene in almost five takes.
Reward: +2 to directing Skill.
+50 to Chorography rolls for everyone.
You and Peter have a fine working relationship.
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Production Rolls:
D100 => 83
You were finally out of that goddamn desert.
Thank goodness that everything went smoothly after the rain fell.
He then looked at you with a small whisper. "We've got some more shooting to do in the Desert, Anthony and Kenny arrived along with their costumes."
You hate this damn heat!
What do you do?:
You have 3 actions.
[]Some Last Minute Script Changes: You need to talk to George about some of the dialogue that is there. Or just something that needs to be changed (Linetail to expand what you want to change)
[]The Blasters, and All who use them: Who taught these people how to hold firearms! They may be props but they should be treated as real to sell the fantasy.
[]George has Some Editing Issues: You know next to nothing about Editing, but George was in a fit because he said. "We need to cut some stuff."
[]The Lightsaber Props: Finally they came in… now to see if they… Why are they so brittle?
[]Anthony and the Golden Plastic: You don't pity him for being in the suit, but something told you that things were going to be very uncomfortable there. Especially with a piece stabbing into his leg that they couldn't fix.
[]Kenny on Wheels: Kenny Backer was the man in the R2 suit, and you honestly wanted to see how it worked.
[]The Set in the Desert: You are going to help on the set, perhaps just to make George's life a little bit easier.
[]Out in the Desert: You look at the desert and want to make sure that everyone is okay.
AN: Enjoy and vote in plan format.
