Please state the IGNs and Discord Usernames of the employees of your business (including the owner). You need at least 3 employees already in your business:

IGN: ilovemyplanex6 (owner) | Discord: mrwetherb_ (me)

IGN: emiTYgreenS | Discord: old__red (two [2] underscores)

IGN: ilovemplanex2 | Discord: ilovemyplane

Please explain what your business is (What does your business sell, provide, and/or offer?):

This "cocktail lounge" offers a club-like experience that appeals to illicit entrepreneurs and greedy businessmen alike. It sells various types of alcohol, including wine, gin, whiskey, and more. Although all are welcome, the primary goal of this establishment is to cater to associates and business leaders by providing both public and private rooms for networking, discussions, and socialization. There is also a section for gambling games, like poker, blackjack, and war. Smoking is allowed, and both cigars and pipe tobacco are sold alongside alcoholic drinks for visitors to enjoy.

Please state your reasons for wanting to start this business on Echoes?:

We want to start this business for three main reasons. Firstly, we see this as a potential contribution to the development of the server's storyline. Second, it would help not only my own character's arc but also the employees and anybody willing to visit the establishment. Lastly, I believe that this would be a realistic addition to the server, in that many small towns (especially in the 80s) had bars where anybody could visit. It would act as a good social hotspot for players to interact with each other and have a fun RPing experience.

Please elaborate on the background of the business ICLY and how it formed? (What’s the lore behind it?):

  Marseille Amias, a French immigrant, was a former smuggler in Paris who recently moved to America in order to establish connections with the local dealers and criminals, as a growing town such as East Falls was likely to have many opportunities to make good money. Unfortunately, he wasn't as successful as he had hoped. The criminal underworld of this little town was much more hidden than Marseille anticipated and had trouble finding connections. To his luck, however, he met a young man named Markus Muldoon (emiTYgreenS' character), a small Korean-American boy from Illinois. Similar to Marseille, he was quippy and intelligent, which led to them bonding soon after meeting. After eventually earning one another's trust, Marseille told Markus his plans for the town.

After agreeing to be a scout for potential opportunities, Markus stumbled upon a boarded-up abandoned building while walking the streets of a deserted part of town. His fascination with the run-down building enabled him to get a better look. The exterior of the building had tall, large panel windows that were coated with a layer of dust, making it difficult to see inside. The entrance had two windowed doors with dull brass doorknobs. As Markus stepped closer to the building, he noticed a "For Sale" sign in the window, which instantly sparked an idea. Perhaps if they bought the building, they could turn it into a profitable establishment - primarily for people of crime and sin to meet.

Markus hurried back to Marseille and urged him to buy the building. Because it was so cheap, Marseille agreed. He then figured that not only could it be a successful bar, but he could also use it as a way to set his criminal career in motion. Marseille saw this as the ultimate opportunity to make himself known and gain legitimate power over the town. So, both Markus and Marseille agreed on which role they would play in running the lounge; Marseille, being the more charismatic of the two, would be the owner and face, whilst Markus remained an employee.

Give a brief overview of what a typical opening would look like in your business?:

The cocktail lounge, "Le Voile de la Nuit," opens from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM on weekdays and later (12:00 AM) on weekends. A traditional opening starts by closing the drapes and dimming the lights, capturing the lounge's overall essence. The bartender, Marseille, serves drinks to patrons sitting at the bar, accompanied by a flashy jukebox playing in the background. Meanwhile, Volya (ilovemyplanex2's character), a newly hired waiter, served drinks to guests sitting in nearby lounge chairs or sofas. He also performs various requests from men in private rooms such as providing cigars, drinks, and food. Although the dinner menu is small, it carries delicious traditional French cuisine like filet mignon, duck confit, and ratatouille. Finally, Markus tends to delinquents and rowdy drunks who might be disrupting the rest of the lounge, as well as ensuring everybody has paid by the end of the night.

How prepared are you to handle ICLY and/or OOCLY disturbances related to your business?:

ICLY disturbances tend to be entertaining, as they provide a better RP experience. I do not consider them to be a problem, and I might even encourage them to give our establishment and characters a more charming story. As for OOCLY disturbances like trolling or insults, I'd try to prevent the conversation from going any further and immediately call in staff to deal with the issue.

What will your business need? (Buildings? Items? Characters? Moderation?):

Our business will need its own building with an old-fashioned club-like atmosphere with a large open area for a bar and seating (couches), as well as one or two separate rooms to act as meeting/private rooms. It will also need various types of food and alcohol for the menu. Another important aspect of this lounge is smoking, so cigars or cigarettes will be a good addition.

Preferred Name:

 Just x6

IGN (In-game name):

 ilovemyplanex6

Age (optional):

 N/A

Discord: 

 mrwetherb_

What are you applying for (lore/event)?:

 Lore, though, I do think I'd do just as well with events.

Why do you want to be a writer for Echoes?:

 Over the years, I've played many different RP servers and have really improved my skills in literature and creativity. I'm especially creative when it comes to describing subtle details like the appearance of a room or person. However, I also really enjoy thinking out and writing lore for both characters and places, which I believe could be brought to Echoes. Because the server is so young, there are many different possibilities and opportunities to allow creative writing to run free without distinct plotholes or restrictions. I want to become a writer specifically to expand on my passion and use this server as an outlet for creativity.

How do you think our current writing could be improved?:

 Currently, I believe the writing isn't as strong as it could be. As I said, this server has many creative possibilities that I feel aren't being fully taken advantage of. I believe there could be more little stories like that of Wysteria to give the server more character and a deeper backstory that keeps people interested. 

Give us a few examples or portfolio of your past works:

Marseille's New Year -Pt. 1

Marseille's Game