1st Song | Can you fake it for just one more show?

[melodiouspacifist]

Who: Demyx & You
Which: Open Log
Where: Various
What: Dream board quests, and maybe some impromptu sitar playing.
Warnings: Shouldn’t be any... Will match format.


I. Chinchompra Hunting
Demyx didn’t know what he was meant to do in this world, not really. He couldn’t just up and leave it, which was alright because it wasn’t a bad place, but it left him wondering just what his purpose was. He doesn’t have anyone to seek out, he doesn’t have much on him including a lack of munny, so out of sheer curiosity or boredom, maybe even for the reward.

He didn’t have anything in hand, he was just walking around crouched low to the ground, whistling lightly. “Here little rodent, come here...I’m not going to hurt you!”

He probably wasn’t, either, but he would likely attempt to grab them and they were probably not going to love that.

II. Cupid’s Pranks

[A]

When Demyx encountered someone who was acting hostile or amorous, he found himself stepping backwards. “Whoa.”

It didn’t matter which, he wasn’t entirely sure what to make of any of it. He was looking around, taking in the scene, maybe looking for the culprit.

That wasn’t to say that someone else wouldn’t attempt to distract him from doing that.

[B – choose, hostile or amorous?]

This time it was him that was struck by cupid’s arrow. Demyx would close his eyes for a moment and open them again.

He smirked slightly and approached the person nearest to him.

III. Singing Flowers

He looked at the request and glanced around to see if anyone else was interested in gathering them.

“Going for the flowers?” He asked. He definitely wanted to check out singing flowers. If not, well, he might have to go alone and that would just be sad, wouldn’t it?

IV. Chocolate Hearts

“A chocolate golem?” He mused, wondering about the rumour. “Think it’s true? I heard people will pay a lot for chocolate hearts.” Demyx said.

V. He Could Be A Bard

Possibly the best way he could earn some gems would be to perform, which Demyx always wanted to do, except he knew some very boring people who did not typically appreciate his music. Demyx was settled on a bench in the plaza, his sitar on his lap.

With any luck he might draw in someone willing to pay for a song, or even just anyone at all who happens to like listening to sitar music. His songs were either classical, musical numbers that he’d picked up in various worlds, or some kind of stream of consciousness thing where he was getting lost in musical thought.

At least here Demyx looked comfortably at peace.

VI. Wildcard

[Perhaps something a little more normal like grabbing a hot chocolate with him, having a little chat, going for a walk with this stranger? Maybe they just noticed that Demyx is looking a little lost.]

Comments

2-b -- coinflip generator says hostile

[retrieves]

[maybe Riku should just stay inside, he thinks as he's dodging cupid's arrows and all the other strange things that's going on in the city right now.

but he runs into Demyx, and he's about to raise his hand.

but then he notices that he gets hit with the arrow.

fuck.]

Uh...are you okay?

[he's going to back up just a hair, because he's not sure what Demyx got hit with, exactly.]

This can only help their relationship

[melodiouspacifist]

[ The smirk didn't have humour behind it, in fact what is usually a calm, laid back nature is completely absent from his expression at the moment. That front he put up has come crashing down at once and honestly, can feel himself giving into his wildest frustrations. It wasn't that his nature wasn't on some level genuine, but rather he's been really, really frustrated as of late. ]

What do you care?

[ His eyes narrow. His words are sharper than he ever would've intended otherwise, but he can't help but feel like the question is still true. There was no artifice there, he felt like Riku probably didn't care one way or another what happened. Who did? ]

[retrieves]

[...oh lord.

Riku squints, as if it would help him figure out what Demyx's problem was, but obviously it doesn't really help anything.]

You've helped us, when we weren't here. I'm not just going to forget that.

[melodiouspacifist]

Yeah. [ He drags the word out, frowning. ]

Doesn't mean you have to care about me. I don't want you to lie to me. No one does. I'm not stupid.

[ What did helping them even get him? Well...Xehanort was dead, that was good. No wait, he's mad right now. He takes a step towards Riku. ]

You probably think you get it, right? You don't.

[ That was actually something Sora said that bothered him mildly at the time but he's feeling particularly hostile at the moment. ]

[retrieves]

[Riku doesn't back up this time, raising both eyebrows as he tries to figure Demyx out. his hand twitches, as if to call his Keyblade, but he doesn't yet.]

I don't lie.

[he runs his other hand through his hair for a moment.]

No, I don't get it. Not exactly. But that doesn't mean we have to be hostile.

V

[sos_pilot]

Della Duck was out and about when she spotted the sitar before the man, and paused, eyebrows raised. Suddenly she was reminded of her brother, and bit back a homesick sigh. Nothing good could come out of being mopey! So instead, she decided to to use this opportunity to make a new friend.

With that, she cheerfully began to make her way over, waving hello.

"Hey there! Awesome lookin' tune-age you got going on!"

[melodiouspacifist]

"Hey!" Demyx greeted with a bright smile, not missing a single note. He was used to multitasking when it came to Arpeggio and she would still be treated to beautiful music to accompany their conversation.

"Thanks. This is Arpeggio." He introduced them without hesitation.

"Big music fan?"

[sos_pilot]

"Nice to meet you both!" Della replied with a little chuckle, even waving to Arepeggio.

... Hey, it could be alive, for all she knew. Her family had run into a talking/singing harp...

"You bet! Powerline's my main man, but I'm open to all forms of beat!" She was pretty sure no one here knew Powerline, but it couldn't hurt to spread the gospel of the best singer and performer ever. "Never been a player myself, though. Only instruments I play are the controls of a plane."

[melodiouspacifist]

"Never heard of him. What kind of music does he play?" Demyx asked, leaning forward out of interest and that was enough to get him to stop playing.

"A plane? Ohhh, kinda like a gummiship right? I can't drive anything like that." He laughed. "Cool."

[sos_pilot]

"He's only the greatest Pop-star ever! ... When I was a kid." Sure, Dewey liked him, but then Dewey liked everything Della liked. She was getting old...

But now it was her turn to be confused and curious. "Gummiship? What's a... gummiship?" It sounded like candy, and the idea made her laugh, because - "It's not actually made out of candy, right?" Ha! As if!

III - Singing Flowers

[senorita_perfecta]

Isabela had been checking on the dream board for a good while and she is also seeking a partner as well. Having experience with plants and running a flower shop for months, she is hoping to excel in it very well. And besides, it is a good excuse for her to find new flora species this world has to offer.

Luckily she didn’t need look too far when Demyx approaches her and asks her if she is doing the quest as well. This gets her smile to beam up so quickly that she happily responds back, “Oh yes! Si I am also going to find the flowers as well.”

[melodiouspacifist]

"Great!" Demyx smiled. "Wanna work together? I've never seen singing flowers before so I'm thinking it should be interesting."

He wasn't sure if it would be as thrilling as it sounded, but the reward of his own ability to have a singing plant? He was beyond sold on the effort expended.

[senorita_perfecta]

“Yes please. That would be great. I didn’t found a partner earlier so I would be happy to work with you,” Isabela happily replies back.

She has been searched to find a willing partner on this singing flower quest and the fact that there is now one who wants to work with her is getting her pretty excited. Two heads are always better than one head as most folks would say.

[melodiouspacifist]

"Cool." Demyx smiled and tucked his hands into his pockets as he began to walk at a stroll's pace.

"Do you like music? Or flowers?" He supposed it could be one or the other, or both maybe.

[senorita_perfecta]

“Hehehe, that is a good question. If I’m being quite honest, I would have to say flowers, but music is also amazing too,” Isabela lets out an amused chuckle as she gives Demyx her answer.

Yes, Isabela is practically a plant nerd, so expect tons of plant knowledge coming out from her during this adventure.

I

[locumstudentesquire]

[Ryunosuke's not even going for a reward or anything, he just happens to be out here picking up some ingredients from the vendors... Or what ingredients he can find that haven't been ruined by all these pests, anyway.

While he's making his way between merchants, that's when he sees a strange man skulking around, apparently trying to creep up on one of the chinchompas. Interesting technique; surely he's not just trying to grab them though, is he...?

...Oh. Oh no. He totally is.]

S-sir!? I wouldn't do that, if I were you--!

[melodiouspacifist]

[ He totally is.

How hard could it be to catch a little creature? It was smaller than him and hopefully not nearly as fast as him and with him approaching it looked almost scared. Well that was fine, he really wasn't going to hurt it.

Ryuunosuke's warning is a bit too late, his gloved fingers are already grasping the chinchompa.

It promptly explodes into crystalline glitter and he's covered in the stuff, head to toe, even his hair.

...that's not coming out easy is it? ]

....What? Why did...I didn't squeeze it, I swear!

[locumstudentesquire]

[Ooooohhh dear... Too late. That poor little chinchompa...

Ryunosuke huffs a sigh, giving the stranger a sympathetic grimace. Like, hate to be the one to tell you this, buddy, but...]

Yes they... They do that, sometimes. Don't ask me why, I just know you can't sneak up and grab them like that.

[Also: keep your distance with all that glitter on you, pal.]

[melodiouspacifist]

Maaaaan! [ Demyx can't help but complain, but he straightens up and tries to go through the motions to try and get the glitter off of him, brushing down his coat, like that's going to help. ]

Wait, how are you supposed to catch them then?

[ Lucky for Ryunosuke he's not one for running up and hugging strangers, so he might be safe enough. ]

[locumstudentesquire]

[Well thank goodness for THAT.

To his question, helpfully, Ryunosuke simply shrugs.]

I haven't the slightest idea. I imagine that's why the people around here have been having such a difficult time with them, at least in part. No one's been able to figure out a sure fire way of rounding them all up.

2B Amorous, not sorry at all

[your_best_friend]

[Flowey turns and sees an approaching Demyx.]

Oh! Howdy! What's up?

wow you might be sorry

[melodiouspacifist]

[ Demyx never noticed in the last time he saw this wonderful, charming flower that his petals are just perfect. He smiles and crouches down a bit. ]

Hey, it's nice to see you. How are you doing?

[ Look how friendly Flowey seems to be, how cute is that? ]

[your_best_friend]

[Flowey actually huffs a little, looking a tiny bit annoyed.]

So you know those gnomes going around setting up electrical infrastructure? I've been helping them, but they've yet to inform a single person that work's going to be done on the house. They just waltz in and disregard anything else.

I mean trying to stop them is the right thing to do, right? It's what a Zendama would do. But part of me thinks I should just start ripping the band aid off and help the gnomes just get the work done faster so it stops happening.

[melodiouspacifist]

Huh....well I mean... [ He thinks about that ethical quandary. He doesn't know what to do either. ]

They probably should ask first. Do you know how to make electricity?

[ It seems like Flowey is talented! ]

[your_best_friend]

Of course I do, but this electricity is mostly just a dreamotion version. But yes, I have told them they should have asked first. They just kept working.