rabuends | [007] the village is now rabu

[When the video feeds clicks on, Homura can be seen moving away from the camera and letting the journal focus on a small couch area in their living room. Another girl with bright pink hair is sitting on the couch, when Homura sits down next to her. She looks quite nervous]

Hello. We know many people have been leaving recently and we feel sorry if anyone lost someone close to them.

[She glances over to Madoka, ushering her to speak.]

H.. hm, right..

[ Madoka seem to still be trying to encourage herself over all this, it's making her a little nervous to do this in front of so many people, but it's for a good cause! So she nods, taking a deep breath and speaking up as well. ]

That's right. Even if it's sad that people leave, we should all try our best to keep thinking positive and keep being cheerful, for the sake of the people who left too, right? [ a smile. ]

Right. That's why, Madoka and I both wrote a song to cheer up people's spirits. --She did most of the work, and it's still in progress, but we hope you'll enjoy it.

[Homura then moves to the side and picks an acoustic guitar. She doesn't know how to play it very well, but just a few stringing cords should be enough of a melody.]

Hey, Madoka, are you ready?

Yes, I'm ready..! [ There's a nod, and she makes one final gulp before she starts singing once Homura starts playing the guitar. ]

Saying, "See you later," I wave my hand, forcing myself to smile, yet I'm feeling lonely...

[ And then this song follows, of which the lyrics are here. ]

... And with my usual smile, I say "See you tomorrow"..

[And as Madoka sings, Homura strums the guitar to her singing. It's obvious that she isn't exactly an expert in playing, but she manages to keep it in harmony with Madoka's singing and continues to do so for a couple moments after the last line is sung.]

You did great, Madoka. [She says with a cheerful smile to the other.]

[ Madoka smiles back too, clearly happy it all went over so well. ]

You too, Homura-chan! Hehe, I think that sounded pretty nice together, huh..?

It did. We should keep working on it, right?

[She giggles a little, practically forgetting that the journal was still even recording.]

Hmm! I think it's pretty good already though.. [ yup, the original intent of the whole message is forgotten by now.. ] It's mostly because of your guitar playing though, I think.

You think it was good? You're a wonderful singer though, so it wouldn't have worked without you.

[And from there the two girls continue to chat. Any interruptions will definitely be noted however.]

[ooc: Madoka and Homura will both be responding. Specify if you want one of them or both. threads will be split and not three-way for time convenience.]

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I'm glad you liked it! We worked pretty hard on it, after all, so we'd really like it if everyone could enjoy our song and understand its message.. so everyone can be happy.

[She nods to that - Ariel can understand that. It's why she loves singing for people, to let them feel joy or whatever emotion she's expressing. It's just such a shame that she can't do it anymore...

So, she places her hand on her throat and just looks as if she's both happy and sad. It's times like these that she desperately wishes she had her voice back.]

[ It takes a moment for Madoka to realise what she's trying to say, but then she does get it, and she nods, maybe looking slightly dejected too. ]

Um, are you saying you like to sing too, maybe..? O-or, maybe you used to be able to sing and you can't now? [ After the interactions she's more or less assumed this girl just couldn't talk, somehow. ]

[She holds up two fingers to indicate the second question, and nods slowly. Yes, that one's right. She used to, but now...

She still smiles, though. She's still happy. Hearing other people sing is just as good.]

That's so sad.. [ And Madoka's expression actually does drop a little in empathy, the poor girl.. ]

I'm sorry that you can't sing anymore, but.. u-um, maybe one day you might, right..?

[She nods, her smile growing more genuine. Yes... she knows she'll be able to sing someday. She traces a heart in the air with her fingers, then touches her lips, then her throat. True love's kiss will break the spell.

... It's why Ariel wants to go back. Despite how wonderful this place is so far, she has to get to Eric. She has to get him to fall for her.]

U-um, wait.. [ She hums as she tries to figure it out. ]

There's something with.. a heart? Love? Does that have something to do with you not being able to sing..?

[Ariel nods once in confirmation. Her smile turns a little more sad, as she finally thinks to grab a pen and write the rest of it.]

If my true love kisses me, I'll get my voice back. But -

I don't think anyone here can do that for me.

[ oh, right, Madoka totally forgot that she could write even if she can't speak.. but she blinks curiously at what she reads. ]

Really? You can't get it back unless that happens? ... But.. how do you know who your true love is?

I already know!

[She smiles wider, and even sighs slightly. She still thinks of him, still siiiighs when she does so.]

And.. he's not here?

[ Otherwise she could just get a kiss from him, right? ]

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