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open mingle ✧ songs of summer
Who: Everyone!
Which: Open Mingle
Where: An open-air area at the riverside
When: Evening of July 18th
What: Summer Concert!
Warnings: None
Which: Open Mingle
Where: An open-air area at the riverside
When: Evening of July 18th
What: Summer Concert!
Warnings: None
I. Prelude
II. Andante
III. Scherzo
IV. Allegro
V. Coda
[ The riverside square is bustling with activity as the sun rises on Songerein. Many members of the Music Studio have pitched in to help run the concert, humans and talking animals alike. The orchestra's instruments have to be moved to the concert venue, the seats have to be laid out neatly, the stalls have to be set up with sufficient serving equipment... there's no shortage of tasks to be done, and any passersby are welcome to pitch in and help out.
A few bluebirds are fluttering around the square, offering leaflets advertising the music studio to anyone who might be interested. The studio now offers tutoring in saxophone and composition in addition to its previous offerings! They'll practically talk the ear off anyone who is willing to listen. ]
II. Andante
[ Most of the concert stage is set by afternoon, allowing the musicians and stall owners to relax for a few hours. Some of the musicians take this time to rehearse their segments, but it's difficult to tell what they are supposed to be playing without the accompaniment of their fellows. Occasionally one of them will take the stage and play a spirited solo - anyone is welcome to join in, true to the music studio's relaxed atmosphere.
The stall owners have also opened for business: there are a few instrument makers displaying their wares in the hands of the performers, as well as some vendors selling instrument care supplies and small trinkets. The offerings range from hand-copied music scores, wooden metronomes, to crystal globes that play a short piece of music when shaken. Some of the globes might look a little familiar. ]
III. Scherzo
[ The musicians return after dinner in earnest, and the show begins on the dot at 8pm. Today's announcer is a bear wearing a bright blue bow tie, reading out each performing group's names and their chosen piece with great care. It's never too late to join the stage - even if you haven't signed up beforehand, the announcer is more than happy to give any musician some time to share their music. While most of the musicians are NPCs, a few familiar faces can be spotted as the night goes on. Anastasia, Venti, Sholmes, Tifa and Eustace will also be playing on stage. The Wild Harvest has also arrived with their refreshments in tow! Now is a good time to check in with old friends.
As the music fills the nighttime sky, fireflies start to gather in the riverside square, landing on nearby greenery and perhaps on the hands of attendees as well. Their light blinks in time with the music, as if they are also sharing in the show with the larger audience members. ]
IV. Allegro
[ The twin moons of Songerein now hang overhead, and a sense of anticipation begins to crackle in the air. All the music studio performers stand ready at their instruments, and at last Phantom makes his appearance at the concert. He is dressed in his usual dark and formal style, though he does not take his place in front of the piano. Instead, he walks toward the podium set up before the assembled players, and retrieves a slim baton from his pocket.
The bear clears their throat and signals for silence.
"To all our guests on this beautiful evening, we present the fruits of our labour. Next up is our final piece: 'Summer', a violin concerto crafted in a distant world to honour the brilliant season around us. Let the verses of summer infuse your heart with great joy."
Phantom raises his hands, and the musicians begin to play. ]
V. Coda
[ While the concert is technically over after the finale, there is no shortage of encore requests and people willing to honour them. The music studio will need to pack up and move their instruments back eventually, but there's still half an hour or more to go until then. As always, everyone is free to mingle or congratulate their friends on a successful performance. It seems the fireflies will see you home, so there's no worry about walking alone in the dark. ]
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[Shirou looks curiously at Susato. ]
Nice to meet you. I'm Shirou Emiya.
[That's an extremely Japanese name. He waves and then smiles awkwardly. ]
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Oh! Hello... [ She's still excited, but she may also seem a little shy. ] I'm Susato Mikotoba. My father is well-traveled as well...
It has been quite some time, but he likely knows London better than I do.
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[He just asks her point blank. The way she holds herself is very peculiar to him so he thinks he has to address it otherwise he'll never be able to relax.]
Should I call you Mikotoba in that case?
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Only if I may call you Emiya-san.
[ Really, though, Susato is fine. Maybe with time. ]
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[He nods to her and then smiles brightly. Shirou seems happy to make a new friend.]
I just got here recently so I'm trying to see what more places are like. Do you have any favorite locations? A trip to London might be nice but we can only see that in a dream.
[Dreams can bring you anywhere. ]
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[ Even in dreams, she still hasn't been able to visit London, or her home. She thinks, however, because there are plenty of places that have likely touched her heart. ]
The Wildlands can be dangerous, but as long as you don't go too far... I find that the lake is rather beautiful.
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[ There's a lot of things that can get yourself in trouble out there. Shirou would know because he's already seen so much trouble here. ]
I might like to go out on a stroll and see locations that are worth visiting. Do you like the place you're living in? I still can't believe we're living in trees.
[They're living in a treehouse and it's a lot to process. ]