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[ Here we are at the soundstage! Siffrin in his regular default garb per the norm as he explores around through the rows of chairs. Peering at the various musical instruments once they reach to the stage wow there's a lot to look at actually.
Right now he's staring at... what is clearly and obviously A PIANO. With a contemplating puzzled look, gloved hand at his lips as he mumbles quietly to himself. ]
What was the word for it again..?
Right now he's staring at... what is clearly and obviously A PIANO. With a contemplating puzzled look, gloved hand at his lips as he mumbles quietly to himself. ]
What was the word for it again..?
[Richie is in upscale casual clothes. They're very cishet with money core.]
...Piano? [Looks to them, head tilted.] They come in short supply where you're from?
[He hits a few keys, ding-a-ling-a-ling.]
...Piano? [Looks to them, head tilted.] They come in short supply where you're from?
[He hits a few keys, ding-a-ling-a-ling.]
[Considers them a moment.]
That happen often to you? Spotty memory?
[Kind of young for it, but he's well aware that there's possibilities both mundane and magical for a fuzzy brain. Could be the kid just had a brain fart.]
Nah. My mother, bless her heart, she did try to put me in lessons, but the second I started aping Jerry Lee Lewis she pulled me right out.
Besides, I realized quick that I was more into curating music, not making it myself.
That happen often to you? Spotty memory?
[Kind of young for it, but he's well aware that there's possibilities both mundane and magical for a fuzzy brain. Could be the kid just had a brain fart.]
Nah. My mother, bless her heart, she did try to put me in lessons, but the second I started aping Jerry Lee Lewis she pulled me right out.
Besides, I realized quick that I was more into curating music, not making it myself.
Is it a condition, or...?
[Hard not to be curious. Or get in a bit of a worry. Don't be alarmed, but it seems like some of these people have a bunch of terrible shit going on. Imagine!]
Close! I was a radio DJ. I was the main feature the biggest rock station in Los Angeles.
[Hard not to be curious. Or get in a bit of a worry. Don't be alarmed, but it seems like some of these people have a bunch of terrible shit going on. Imagine!]
Close! I was a radio DJ. I was the main feature the biggest rock station in Los Angeles.
[ (Condition...?) ]
It's always been that way for as long as I can remember so.
[ Maybe? But their behavior really seems to imply it's just a normal fact and nothing they're too worried about. Or maybe just something they're incredibly used to. ]
I've never heard of a radio DJ before. [ And the way they repeat those words like it's a first? Yeah. ] Did you enjoy doing it?
It's always been that way for as long as I can remember so.
[ Maybe? But their behavior really seems to imply it's just a normal fact and nothing they're too worried about. Or maybe just something they're incredibly used to. ]
I've never heard of a radio DJ before. [ And the way they repeat those words like it's a first? Yeah. ] Did you enjoy doing it?
All right. As long as it's no bother to you.
[Which is the real test of trouble — sometimes you gotta take a man at his word that he's doing all right. He won't press further unless the kid wants to gab about it.]
Oh, I loved it. Can't picture myself doing anything else. It's sort of like hosting — radio is a broadcast medium, right? People can switch on a little machine at home and listen to whatever we put out, from miles and miles out. So, I put together music, do a little comedy, interview whatever bigshot celebrity we can book out to the studio that week.
[Which is the real test of trouble — sometimes you gotta take a man at his word that he's doing all right. He won't press further unless the kid wants to gab about it.]
Oh, I loved it. Can't picture myself doing anything else. It's sort of like hosting — radio is a broadcast medium, right? People can switch on a little machine at home and listen to whatever we put out, from miles and miles out. So, I put together music, do a little comedy, interview whatever bigshot celebrity we can book out to the studio that week.
[ Whether it is or isn't a bother to them, they for sure don't say anything. Just continuing along. Better to listen and focus on what Richie is sharing with them instead.
Which some of those words don't really mean too much. Hosting, they understand, radio however is a new one. But as he explains... huh! ]
Listen from anywhere? [ It's like a call of sorts. But to hear music, some comedy, interviews and such in the comforts of home... ] Sounds like fun. We don't have anything like radios back where I'm from but, during our travels we used to go and watch a lot of theater plays.
[ Siffrin is in fact a big fan of plays. ]
Which some of those words don't really mean too much. Hosting, they understand, radio however is a new one. But as he explains... huh! ]
Listen from anywhere? [ It's like a call of sorts. But to hear music, some comedy, interviews and such in the comforts of home... ] Sounds like fun. We don't have anything like radios back where I'm from but, during our travels we used to go and watch a lot of theater plays.
[ Siffrin is in fact a big fan of plays. ]
[ZETSU THEIR TURTLENECK! CRIES IN CUTENESS
Richie might be dropping by too. Not feeling too hungry. Weirdly itching for a coffee — which is funny, because the mood calls for drinking. Maybe he's feeling lonesome for the old 24/7 diners with their peeling booths and limp bacon and scrambled eggs. We're not in LA anymore, are we Toto?
He holds a moment, nodding to Siffrin. The guy's never had much colour but he does look decidedly drained this fine Saturday evening.]
Kind of hard to eat after a day like this, isn't it?
Richie might be dropping by too. Not feeling too hungry. Weirdly itching for a coffee — which is funny, because the mood calls for drinking. Maybe he's feeling lonesome for the old 24/7 diners with their peeling booths and limp bacon and scrambled eggs. We're not in LA anymore, are we Toto?
He holds a moment, nodding to Siffrin. The guy's never had much colour but he does look decidedly drained this fine Saturday evening.]
Kind of hard to eat after a day like this, isn't it?
[ THEIR TUTLRNECK IS SOOOO CUTE BUT THEY RARELY EVER TAKE OFF THEIR CLOAK GRRRR.
The mood certainly calls for drinking, and who knows maybe they'll have a glass later themselves.. but right now, they should get food in them even if it feels like that appetite never ends. They do perk as they catch sight of Richie, not at all minding his arriving company and offering a nod in greeting in turn.
A smile at those words, agreeing readily internally. Yeah. Definitely hard. ]
It is, but I may as well try, you know? [ As he lets his tea steam quietly beside him, untouched. ] How are you feeling?
The mood certainly calls for drinking, and who knows maybe they'll have a glass later themselves.. but right now, they should get food in them even if it feels like that appetite never ends. They do perk as they catch sight of Richie, not at all minding his arriving company and offering a nod in greeting in turn.
A smile at those words, agreeing readily internally. Yeah. Definitely hard. ]
It is, but I may as well try, you know? [ As he lets his tea steam quietly beside him, untouched. ] How are you feeling?
Oh yeah, may as well. [Said a little airily. He clocks that cooling tea, though far be it from him to say something. He'll take a coffee, black, and assume the seat across from them.]
Me? Oh I'm peachy keen. At least compared to most everyone else. [Even as he says it, he looks a little drawn himself. So much of that frenetic funny-man air has left him, and he doesn't take more than an anemic sip of brew once he's sat down. It joins Siffrin's neglected tea to the side of the table, making space for elbows and low moods.] I didn't get to talk much to the guy at all, so maybe I'm a little distanced from it. Even so. It's not easy, making that call.
...What about you?
Me? Oh I'm peachy keen. At least compared to most everyone else. [Even as he says it, he looks a little drawn himself. So much of that frenetic funny-man air has left him, and he doesn't take more than an anemic sip of brew once he's sat down. It joins Siffrin's neglected tea to the side of the table, making space for elbows and low moods.] I didn't get to talk much to the guy at all, so maybe I'm a little distanced from it. Even so. It's not easy, making that call.
...What about you?
[ Coffee sounds nice, tempting but no should stick to their cup of tea. Help soothe those headaches. Keep some of their friend's methods in mind. ]
Some are taking it pretty hard. [ At least more visibly emotionally distraught. Siffrin's own is mostly quiet, neutral, somber. He may not know Richie overly well yet but it's hard not to notice some of that perky wit that they had seen during the event shenanigans, their talk about music at the soundstage not entirely there. ] ..Yeah. I didn't really talk much to Jing Yuan either but.
[ Pulls their cup closer to themselves, hold that heat in their hands. ]
...Charlie was doing a lot for everyone. So, knowing what happened to her, it's a bit hard to swallow.
Some are taking it pretty hard. [ At least more visibly emotionally distraught. Siffrin's own is mostly quiet, neutral, somber. He may not know Richie overly well yet but it's hard not to notice some of that perky wit that they had seen during the event shenanigans, their talk about music at the soundstage not entirely there. ] ..Yeah. I didn't really talk much to Jing Yuan either but.
[ Pulls their cup closer to themselves, hold that heat in their hands. ]
...Charlie was doing a lot for everyone. So, knowing what happened to her, it's a bit hard to swallow.
[They're wiser for it. Richie's a fifty-fifty split on whether a late coffee will ruin his evening. Not that he thinks he'll be sleeping for several more hours, at the least.]
...She was a sweetie. Couldn't help herself, had to be up in everyone's business. Benevolently so. [He smiles. Then blinks a few times to many. Juts his head away as he quells the pin pricks teasing at his eyes, threatening a little water. It's gone as quick as it came, but he has to clear his throat to continue.] She was running little games when we were all stuck together. Silly stuff, like you'd do for theatre warm-ups.
You ever hear her sing?
...She was a sweetie. Couldn't help herself, had to be up in everyone's business. Benevolently so. [He smiles. Then blinks a few times to many. Juts his head away as he quells the pin pricks teasing at his eyes, threatening a little water. It's gone as quick as it came, but he has to clear his throat to continue.] She was running little games when we were all stuck together. Silly stuff, like you'd do for theatre warm-ups.
You ever hear her sing?
[ Late night crimes. ]
... [ If there was something Siffrin was going to comment to, they choose to stay quiet. Listening instead, but not minding it, happy to listen as the man talks. Takes note of that moment and lowers their gaze to give Richie some space to recompose himself. Pretending instead that they didn't notice.
They do perk a little at the question and shake their head. ] I haven't. We talked about her abilities, about what she was doing back home for her guests with lessons and trying to help them..
... [ If there was something Siffrin was going to comment to, they choose to stay quiet. Listening instead, but not minding it, happy to listen as the man talks. Takes note of that moment and lowers their gaze to give Richie some space to recompose himself. Pretending instead that they didn't notice.
They do perk a little at the question and shake their head. ] I haven't. We talked about her abilities, about what she was doing back home for her guests with lessons and trying to help them..
[Holiday market!
Richie has popped on a pair of felt reindeer antlers and hands another to Siffrin.]
We've got to stay on theme.
Richie has popped on a pair of felt reindeer antlers and hands another to Siffrin.]
We've got to stay on theme.
Edited (actually soft pitches this instead ) 2025-02-17 19:33 (UTC)
[oh god i'm so shit at transformations. His hair is half an inch longer. Siffrin looks fucking cute though i'm gonna die]
Christmas! It's a big-time holiday back where I'm from. Really warms up the darkest days of winter.
Looking a little stupid tends to be part of the appeal, but if you don't want to stack hatwear I get it.
Christmas! It's a big-time holiday back where I'm from. Really warms up the darkest days of winter.
Looking a little stupid tends to be part of the appeal, but if you don't want to stack hatwear I get it.
[ IT'S OKAY, unfortunately i am a furry and i thrive this week. Wings flutter a little before folding against their back firmly. ]
Huh. I know Vaugarde celebrates Love Arena Day during winter. I've never heard of "Christmas."
[ Adjusts the antlers a little but smiles after. ] I don't mind if it's part of the appeal. I can manage. What else do you do?
Huh. I know Vaugarde celebrates Love Arena Day during winter. I've never heard of "Christmas."
[ Adjusts the antlers a little but smiles after. ] I don't mind if it's part of the appeal. I can manage. What else do you do?
[STOP MAYBE I'M EXCITED TO THREAD WITH MY FRIENDS!!!!!! IS THAT A CRIME!!!! i tried to sleep crime this last night though and my brain wouldn't do it i am paying dearly for my sins]
Oh, you're missing out. The gal could hit a note like a dream.
[But this is good too. More substantial than his own anecdotes. A warmth bleeds into his expression and he does take a sip of coffee then. Gives him time to brace a little.]
We could have used a bit of that help here, huh? [A beat.] I suppose we'll just have do keep our chins up and do our own homework. Edge those grades up to straight A's.
Oh, you're missing out. The gal could hit a note like a dream.
[But this is good too. More substantial than his own anecdotes. A warmth bleeds into his expression and he does take a sip of coffee then. Gives him time to brace a little.]
We could have used a bit of that help here, huh? [A beat.] I suppose we'll just have do keep our chins up and do our own homework. Edge those grades up to straight A's.
[ NO FORCE THE BRAIN ITS OKAY KISSES YOUR HEAD SWEET KABBY emotional threads are so hard to brain ]
I believe you.
[ With how peppy and chipper the girl was, he's sure Richie is right about it. Quietly, they sip their own tea as they listen. Only offering a nod and then their words at the end of it. ]
..I'm sure we'll get her back. And when we do, we'll have to show her how much we've grown, right?
I believe you.
[ With how peppy and chipper the girl was, he's sure Richie is right about it. Quietly, they sip their own tea as they listen. Only offering a nod and then their words at the end of it. ]
..I'm sure we'll get her back. And when we do, we'll have to show her how much we've grown, right?
[A blur!!!]
Whoa, what's the rush?
[He turns to follow the trajectory but like. Slowly, very very carefully. His back and socket are still screaming at him through the tylenol haze, but hey, his legs work.]
Whoa, what's the rush?
[He turns to follow the trajectory but like. Slowly, very very carefully. His back and socket are still screaming at him through the tylenol haze, but hey, his legs work.]
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