Ahkmou Negotiates

 Oh such a fun scene! So what's this from? You may wonder. This is the very first set of fan based photography inspired off a scene from the RP I'm in It takes place in Le-Koro at the "Lazy Leaf Inn" (like that name? Credit goes to the guy who plays Tokuta for coming up with it on the fly).

The scene takes place at the bar of the inn, where Ahkmou gets evaluated by Pearllight while trying to make a deal with her and convince her to help him on a quest for the staff of fusion. She of course isn't buying, but has some tricks of her own. 

The following dialogue from the Le-Wahi chat room at a certain part of the conversation is the inspiration for this scene. I based the body language off these exact sentences (which are my favorite of the entire sequence).

Ahkmou: No, it's quite alright, I'm sure a chronicler has better things to do.. Say.. I know this might be a bit too bold to say, but I bet that you would know somebody who could help, eh? 

Pearllight: Pearllight rubs her finger along the counter, her thoughts calculating. She glances at Ahkmou,"Maybe I do...but even so...call me rude, I don't make deals with shady businessmen. You seem to understand business, you should know that naturally making deals with someone who says they're on a quest, but doesn't specify what kind and for what reason is a bad idea; I don't feel the investment would benefit me in any way, so... I can't really help you. However... you've been sweet, I thank you for the coins." Pearllight pauses in thought, "Call me silly.... but I'm from out of town...and it's always been a fantasy of mine to hug a Po Matoran..You fellas have always struck me as hardy huggers,would you mind if I... embraced you as a friend?" 

Ahkmou:Ahkmou looked at her like she was crazy while she said the last bit. Look-, I'm sure if I was to explain the details you might re-consider! He pleaded. 

Above is a close up shot of the two talking (but I think showing more of the bar helps set the mood).

Details: Story detail- Why was Pearllight asking to hug Ahkmou? In her distrust and sly moves, she was looking for room to stick a tracking devise on him without his knowledge. 

Behind the scenery- I used common objects to create something close enough to being a bar. The final set up wasn't at all how I dreamed in my head, but I settled with what I could do with what I had. Using foam blocks from packaging, chocolate packaging, a mirror and Barbie prop, a napkin, mini Christmas lights, doll stands and medicine bottle caps, dollhouse and Barbie accessories, and an old lantern with additional cardboard walls and a wood block for the floor; I created this small bar.

Funny flaws and perfect accidents- I'm settling with the larger bar view as my main image; unfortunately there are a few things which make it feel funny. Notice the Barbi and Hot wheels signs in the back? (Though out of place, they do have a funny match up to the scene. Barbie means stranger, and it happens to be on Ahkmous side of the scene. Hot Wheels is amusing for Pearllight because she has what are like wheels on her MOC feet.) Guess I'll just pretend those signs are bar advertisements, nothing like a bar scene with the name "Bar"bie. I'll also note my tripod can be slightly seen in the mirror.. Besides those hick ups, notice the lighting. It unintentionally ended up perfect; red light casts on Ahkmou who is an evil traitor, while blue light casts on Pearllight who stands for good. Character placement with appropriate lighting. :P