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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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Wasn't prepared for that. [He teases.]
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The way she stares into his eyes is all the warning he gets before she leans forward, pushing herself up onto her tippy toes and presses her lips to his once again. ]
. . . [ There's a hum. He can probably feel the vibration from it, but other than losing a little bit of height after that from coming down off her toes, she doesn't pull away. Cue another very stupid grin. ] How about that?
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I think you'd have an easier time, if I did this. [Is she ready to be lifted? Too bad, she's being lifted up and twirled around. At some point, their lips will meet again.]
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And what of it? Are you insinuating that I am short? [ Maybe she's too short to give you more kisses, then. ] How dare you.
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[ SHE'S READY THIS TIME. ]
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All right. [On the last uplifting beat, he lifts her once more into a twirl-]
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The applause that follows is most certainly not for them, but it may as well have been. The song ends and she is back on her feet, slightly dizzier than before. An excited noise escapes her. It sounds something like 'Hooray!' but is swiftly swallowed up by the cheers as the applause builds. ] ...Hehe. Thank you.
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You're welcome. Thank you for sharing this dance with me. [A warm smile, as he practically sparkles.]