04 | a thrush singing on yon bush

[heavenscorpse]

Characters: V/V and you!
Setting: Meadow floor~
Format: Prose starting, but will match.
Summary: V/V puts on a concert.
Warnings: None

On the promised day, V/V had set out several instruments, most notably guitars, on a makeshift stage that was really just a blanket in the meadow. There was also a small table that had food set upon it, now that food was more widely available and came in forms other than nutrition bars.

V/V herself was waiting for people to show up, strumming her blue guitar idly. If anyone looked her way, she offered a bright smile.

[I'll be putting up a few threads for different songs and for after the concert, and you're welcome to put up your own threads for mingling!]

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FIRST SONG - V/V's song

[heavenscorpse]

To begin with, V/V thought she'd play her own song, the one that came most easily to her heart. She smiled at the crowd, briefly thanked them for coming, and began to sing.

"To the world that may end, that taught everything.

Demise hides the star that seeks the end of the world.
They lament that life comes to an end.
And yet, people dream, singing the praises of life.

The illusion is at the end of the dream everybody wished for.
I am a phantom. Everything is fake.
The phantom song is the voice that draws out emotion.
Spinning the deception is the one true song.

At least if it is a dream, it can take on a desired form, to all people.

Is it getting through? This song?
To the world that taught everything to I who knew nothing.

Is it getting through? This song?
To the dreams which gave a shape to I who had nothing.

I was a deception but
this feeling, if nothing else, was surely real after all.

Is it getting through? This song?
To the world that taught everything to I who knew nothing.

Can you hear it? This song?
It is for you, who gave everything to I who was a fake.

To everything, living on, which remembered me.

To the world which will continue on, spinning emotion."

SECOND SONG - Tohko's song

[heavenscorpse]

"This song is by Tohko Amano, the book girl." V/V had put it to music over the past few days, and worked hard on creating a beautiful melody. She didn't touch a word that had been given to her, though she knew some of them were awkward in places.

"Under the sunny sky
My fingertips are warm
It’s the perfect atmosphere
To read a book with you

Through the days, my feelings changed
But I didn’t mind so much
So I just laughed off my pain

I remember all the words
You gave me
They always shine inside me
And remind me of you

If I could see you
Even just once more
I would be happy
To see you, my friend

I wanted you to stop insulting me
Since those words from you stung
I wished for that with all my heart

We enjoyed stories together
And thought I would have liked say thank you
The world ended before I could
So I’ll work hard and try not to cry
I’ll look straight ahead so that I can see you again

I remember all the time
We cherished together
Even though you’re gone, I shall never forget
I would like to believe... that we will meet again"

THIRD SONG - okay *somebody* needed to sing We Are The Champions

[heavenscorpse]

This song was a little more forceful than V/V usually sang, but she had the voice to carry it.

"I've paid my dues
Time after time.
I've done my sentence
But committed no crime.
And bad mistakes ‒
I've made a few.
I've had my share of sand kicked in my face
But I've come through.

(And I need just go on and on, and on, and on)

We are the champions, my friends,
And we'll keep on fighting 'til the end.
We are the champions.
We are the champions.
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions of the world.

I've taken my bows
And my curtain calls
You brought me fame and fortune and everything that goes with it
I thank you all

But it's been no bed of roses,
No pleasure cruise.
I consider it a challenge before the whole human race
And I ain't gonna lose.

(And I need just go on and on, and on, and on)

We are the champions, my friends,
And we'll keep on fighting 'til the end.
We are the champions.
We are the champions.
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions of the world.

We are the champions, my friends,
And we'll keep on fighting 'til the end.
We are the champions.
We are the champions.
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions."

REQUESTS

[heavenscorpse]

"Does anyone have any requests for me to sing?"

She's a people-pleaser.

[lightofhumanity]

chaos was not one to sing, due to events in his past..but he had wanted to hear one particular song, so he spoke up.

"I do not know if you know it..but can you sing 'Are You Going to Scarborough Fair'?"

[heavenscorpse]

V/V lit up. "I do know that one!" She picked up her guitar and began to sing sweetly, but with a tinge of sadness, as fit the song.

[lightofhumanity]

chaos silently listened to the song, reminiscing of old times as V/V sang. When she was done, he smiled, even if it did look more melancholy than usual.

"Thank you..that was wonderful."

[heavenscorpse]

She did a small bow. "I'm glad you liked it."

[prayed]

You familiar with Connect? I think that's the name, anyway. ClariS sings it, y'know.

[It's probably a long-shot, given that they're from different worlds, but it's worth a try.]

[heavenscorpse]

[V/V screwed up her face thinking.] Um... um... I'm sorry, I don't think I know that one.

[No theme song for you.]

[prayed]

Hah, didn't think you would.

[She bites off the head of a fairy cookie. It was worth trying, anyway.]

Surprise me.

POST-CONCERT MINGLING

[heavenscorpse]

After the concert, V/V would just hop off the 'stage' and head into the crowd, big or small, to chat with the audience.

[tohko_amano]

Tohko, of course, had wandered into the concert to listen to V/V's singing, and while she had been a bit embarrassed to hear her lyrics actually sung, she had enjoyed the whole experience. It was always good to hear music, especially old songs that she knew from home. So, when V/V hopped off the stage, she applauded the girl.

"That was great, V/V! You're really good at singing..but what was that first song?"

[heavenscorpse]

"It's one I wrote," V/V explained. "I put it together when I was still back on the Land of Steel, before I came here." She smiled gently. "Did you like your song?"

[tohko_amano]

"Ah..alright then. It sounded wonderful." At the question, Tohko smiled sheepishly and scratched her head.

"I did..it's a new experience, writing a song..but I think you sang it beautifully!"

[myblueskies]

Romeo was found in the audience applauding loudly after every song. When V/V came down into the crowd he grinned at her, "You're really good miss!"

[heavenscorpse]

"Thank you!" V/V smiled back and did a little bow. "You're very enthusiastic."

[myblueskies]

He grinned back at her and attempted a bow of his own, wobbling a little bit. "It was fun! People should sing more often!"

[bowandblade]

Applause seemed a little unnecessary, but Gilgamesh was certainly smiling when he saw the girl step towards the crowd after her performances. He continued sitting on the grass, fiddling with a white daisy as she approached.

"A good way to begin the new month."

[heavenscorpse]

V/V did a low bow before him, though she thought it was a bit silly when he was still sitting on the ground. "Thank you. I did my best."

[bowandblade]

He laughed a little when he saw her bow; there was something wonderfully ironic in an angel bowing to him, and he sat up a little straighter for her effort -- if simply to pat the grass by him.

"Your first song was interesting."

[warriorscribe]

*He had wanted to come to this floor for the illusion of nature. But it was music that drew him in. He found a place to sit on the grass in the crowd and listened, face upturned as he let her music wash over him, letting himself forget where they were and what had happened before, just for the duration of a song.

When she approached the audience, and drifted near him, Enoch smiled up at her.*

You sing beautifully.

[heavenscorpse]

[She smiled back and bowed, wings fluttering.] Thank you, sir. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[warriorscribe]

This tower always needs more music. *Enoch eyes the wings, and opens his mouth as if to ask a question, but closes it.*

[bowandblade]

[This was a floor that he had not lingered on in the past, mostly because there were more interesting floors that he could wander around and spend the majority of his time. But there was something calming and different about being on this pseudo-meadow, even if he generally thrived on the bustle of humanity and the noise of civilization.

It was probably that solace he found in reminders of the wilderness and what had come to him from its depths.

He arrives before V/V starts up her performance and lingers afterwards. The new month had brought wine along with it, and he was not going to pass up the opportunity to sit around and enjoy a drink, even if there was only one type of wine available.]