Week One

[stagemanagers]

[Yesterday, everyone woke up in a strange place and realized that they'd been kidnapped, and also that everyone else around them may or may not be kinnies? Wow, what a weird escalation of kin drama! Given what some people have seen of Spongebob's freaky arm thing, though, maybe it's not that at all?

Your Assistant Director, Hester, showed off her stuff and immediately had her life threatened by Lumpy Space Princess, who got her life threatened right back. Maybe you should keep that in mind if you decide to pay Hester any more visits! She won't be making another public appearance this week, but as promised, she'll be available for visits and consultation in the Principal's Office during business hours.

If you don't want to chat with Hester, there's always the school to explore! Some of you might also be receiving mysterious coins next to your bedside this week - those must be useful for something, right? There's lots to do, and you all seem like a group who can make your own fun, so enjoy your first week of school!]


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(( OOC: This will be the last mod post for this week! Feel free to start submitting regains for any threads that aren't with Hester. Remember, song threads mean an extra coin! This is a peace week, so get all that CR while you can! ))

Comments

[themuseabandonsyou]

Oh, thanks! I've actually had a lot of different teachers, when it comes to music? Just not really formally.

[ Most of his 'training' comes in the form of musicians passing through town that he begged to teach him new songs or techniques, or sometimes new instruments, if he was lucky. ]

Anyway, I'm not doing anything except waiting right now. If you'd rather do it later, though, I can try to find a lyre and I can play for you in exchange.

[mayavericks]

Well, variation is key to developing your own style. It will surely leave a unique mark on the world.

[Even if she can't relate, she can still understand that passion.]

Ah, I suppose I could perform something. [She sifts back through her brain, considering the songs she could sing.]

I had always been looking at you
It felt as if I had left my loneliness behind
Even the moon is smiling at me tonight
Please look this way
oh, fly me to the star

[themuseabandonsyou]

[ Orpheus nods. ] I'm really fortunate to have had so many people who were willing to teach me.

[ In any case, he listens intently when she starts to sing, head cocked to the side slightly. The song reminds him a little bit of some of the famous jazz singers he's familiar with from home, albeit new and unfamiliar in a way that he can't quite put his finger on. He likes it, though, and when she finishes he applauds politely but enthusiastically. ]

You're really good! I can tell you're really passionate about what you do.

[mayavericks]

I have to be. Without passion, what is there?

[That was what the giraffe had been after, right? Passion and shine? Brilliance on the stage? How could she be a stage girl, or a top star at that, without either option?]

[themuseabandonsyou]

[ Orpheus nods, enthusiastically. ]

Loving something, having passion for it, whether it's a hobby or a job or a person or an ideal, is what makes life so beautiful. If you appreciate what you do and what's around you, it'll always be worthwhile.

[ Which might not be quite what she was getting at, but- ]

[mayavericks]

You're exactly right.

[Perhaps it shouldn't be so unexpected, hearing that mentality outside of Seisho, but Maya looks pleased nonetheless.]

[themuseabandonsyou]

[ Orpheus beams, glad to hear she feels the same. Some people call him naive for seeing things the way he does, but it's what keeps him going through all the harder times. ]

I hope I'm not assuming too much but - maybe you can give me some advice, on how to improve my singing some time. There's something I've been working on for a really long time, and I can't call it finished until I can do it absolutely perfectly.

[mayavericks]

[Her expression turns to the thoughtful.]

I've taught a few of my friends when they've missed classes. I shouldn't have any problems giving you a few pointers.

[themuseabandonsyou]

Thanks! I don't know how good a student I'll be - I haven't had any formal training? - so if there's anything I can do to repay you for your time, let me know.

[mayavericks]

If I think of anything, I'll be sure to let you know.

[But for now, there's nothing on her mind.]

We can begin whenever you would like. Just let me know.

[themuseabandonsyou]

Great! Eurydice will probably be back soon, but maybe some time later this week?

[mayavericks]

That sounds just perfect. I'll be sure to study up and make sure I have plenty to offer, Orpheus-san.