Akinyi's Microphone and Case

[kyres1]

Byond key: kyres1

Discord key: noodle_buster#1934

Character Name: Akinyi Idowu

Item name: telescopic mic stand / resonance microphone / instrument case

Item function(s):

Forgive me if this is a little complex, but as far as I know the majority of these things can be done in a similar manner to others already found (for example, some objects can only be picked up by dragging+dropping them onto your sprite, which this utilizes as well.) Features can be axed depending on code limitations or how you want to code it. I made spare states for this reason.

The mic stand holds the microphone and can be downsized with right click into a normal sized item when held in hands with its microphone attached. When used in-hand it deploys the microphone stand. When the microphone is attached, it can enlarge your text like a megaphone. The microphone can be removed and used independently. The whole stand can be picked up by dragging+dropping onto your own sprite.

The instrument case is simply to store this and the previous custom item, the holographic symphette that I applied for and received. This does so in a manner way less obvious than over Akinyi's back. It's just a briefcase, functionality and storage wise.

Item description:

telescopic mic stand : A fold-able telescopic microphone with a built in battery to keep your fancy science fiction microphone charged on the go.

resonance microphone : A rather costly voice amplifier disguised as a microphone. A button on the side permits the user to dial their vocal volume with ease.

instrument case : A chunky white leather case, with lots of space inside for holding your delicate musical instruments.

Why is your character bringing this item to work?: 

To avoid the same lame excuse as last time (being, "She lives here lmao") the general idea here is that over time she's fallen into her niche of sorts. She's sang a lot. She's gotten used to the Aurora. Her best bet for any sort of stable living, to her, is using her odd appearance and expensive synthesizer for stage performing - namely, singing.

The case is there to hold the symphette and stand in a way that isn't exactly so obnoxious. ICly it's to protect it, duh, you dork.

How did your character obtain this item:

The way I'm running with is that she used some utterly ludicrous bonus (several thousand from a Captain of all people!) she got from painting the station's exterior while EVA to purchase it. In the same manner as the symphette before, but this time, a more costly endeavor, sorta solidifying what path she's chosen in a sense.

What value does this item have to your character, and what story does it tell?: Beyond its literal cost, it shows the progression the character's had in the last year they've existed. I've played them a substantial amount and coming to form connections and storylines with them has been unbelievably fun, and now, well, they're beginning to show their colors as far as how creative they are and the big ol' robot they've become. She sings. This is probably the most obvious indicator that could possibly exist to point to this fact.

Sprites:

Additional Comments: This was sort of a tough choice between some sort of painting kit and this. But, I didn't want to step out of the singing theme, and felt this would hammer the nail in.

 

Also, here's the symphette's app, nearly a year ago :

 

Edited May 8, 2020 by kyres1

[niennab]

I've had the pleasure of being able to hear Akinyi sing on occasion and I adore each time it happens. Moreover, Akinyi has hosted plays on station, drumming up roleplay for a majority of the crew. As such I could see the microphone and stand being used during the plays. It's a great visual prop, it's in line with Akinyi as a character and I am certain more roleplay will come from it.

+1

[Pratepresidenten]

Very much accepted!