{"id":404,"date":"2023-07-15T01:00:07","date_gmt":"2023-07-15T06:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/threewerewolves.com\/?p=404"},"modified":"2024-02-10T10:23:02","modified_gmt":"2024-02-10T16:23:02","slug":"shopping-spree-stage-dreams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/threewerewolves.com\/tourblog\/shopping-spree-stage-dreams\/","title":{"rendered":"Shopping Spree & Stage Dreams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The next morning, they rolled back into SoundScape Pro Audio<\/strong> with an entirely different energy. The same assistant manager who had turned them away yesterday nearly tripped over himself trying to greet them when he saw the wire transfer confirmation in Thane\u2019s paw.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cassie strutted in like she owned the place. \u201cWe\u2019re back. And this time\u2026 we\u2019re shopping.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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They split up like a well-coordinated pack on a mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thane<\/strong> was deep in the soundboard aisle, pawing over clean console faders like they were made of silk.
Gabriel<\/strong> kept leaning over to poke \u201cfun buttons,\u201d completely disregarding all price tags.
Rico<\/strong> and Jonah<\/strong> tested mics with impromptu vocal warm-ups and drumstick clicks.
Cassie<\/strong> was comparing monitors, muttering, \u201cIf this doesn\u2019t make me sound like a goddess, I\u2019m not interested.\u201d
Maya<\/strong>? Eyeing wireless gear like she was planning a heist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And Mark\u2026 oh, Mark.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Usually the stone-faced lighting wizard who operated somewhere between grumpy dad<\/em> and exhausted tech goblin<\/em>, he wandered into the lighting section\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2026and stopped dead in front of a brand-new set of VariLite VL2600s<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His jaw didn\u2019t drop. His tail didn\u2019t wag. But something changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He just stared for a second. Whispered under his breath: \u201cI\u2019ve never had new fixtures.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then slowly\u2014deliberately\u2014he reached out and touched the gleaming finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gabriel peeked over his shoulder. \u201cAre you smiling<\/em>?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark didn\u2019t even look at him. \u201cNo.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gabriel leaned in. \u201cYou are. That\u2019s a Mark smile<\/em>. The rarest smile of them all.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark grunted. \u201cKeep talking and I\u2019m swapping your key light for a strobe.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A few hours later, the van was loaded with more gear than they\u2019d ever<\/em> owned at once. New cases. Clean cables. Modern wireless packs. Brand-new trussing. Updated software. Spare parts for everything.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thane looked over the list with a satisfied grunt. \u201cWe\u2019re officially back in business.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cassie, grinning from ear to ear, was about to answer when Thane\u2019s phone buzzed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He checked it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c\u2026We just got booked.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWait\u2014what?\u201d Maya blinked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He showed the screen. \u201cElectric Grove Theater. Nashville. Three nights. Full payout. Legit contract. Real venue.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gabriel blinked twice, then let out an unfiltered, howl-worthy<\/em> laugh. \u201cThe universe is finally giving us a damn break!<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark just picked up a fresh lighting console, clutching it to his chest like a newborn. \u201cAbout time.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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