CHAPTER 5 ; MINGLE

[themodsgrimm]

The Story Continues... CHAPTER 526 Narrators Remain ; Now, what are the odds that this week will be as quiet as the last one? … look, we have to at least humor the idea, don’t we? The rumbling that awakens Narrators on this lovely Monday morning is – larger. It’s louder, it’s more intense, and it lasts longer, like one final shove. Once it concludes, the castle is quiet, almost tired in its stillness. Should anyone wander into the dining hall this week, they will find that none of the tapestries burn up in true testament that no ink had been spilt and no Narrators have left us. Should you choose to explore the grounds and find the new additions to the castle – you’ll likely be surprised to say the very least. In the interest of recreation, the pumpkin patch has been opened – and you’re more than welcome to see if you fare better in a pumpkin carriage better than our Cinderella did. What’s the harm in giving it a try? Or if you’re more interested in paying your respects, the shrines of the Tiger and the Dragon are both open. Shall you see what happens if you try to leave an offering? You know what they say – nothing ventured, nothing gained. Or maybe you’ll find your friends. Your dearly departed, delightfully preserved friends in the morgue. Reunions always bring a tear to the eye, don’t they? As if the sky mourns with you, Narrators will find that on Tuesday afternoon, it will begin to rain. It pours and it pours and it pours… and it will show no sign of stopping until Friday evening. Plan accordingly. Stay dry. Finally, partners had best get comfortable with the idea of touching into the spirit of generosity. They'll feel compelled to be kind to their partner, including possibly making or giving them a present. Isn't that just the sweetest? This feeling will dwell until the beginning of Thursday night's curfew. Welcome to Week 5, everyone! Hopefully you all enjoyed your break week and are ready for your regularly scheduled murder! We would also like to remind players to submit all of their Chapter 4 PCs and new PCs at the Private Conversations page and review the weekly ooc notes for important details in the castle. Something exciting will be arriving on Wednesday, July 11th so keep your eyes peeled for that as well. full navigation. locations taken (statuses) stories (profiles) info & faq wishing well private conversations

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[alttitude]

[ugh the sickly kdrama love of his life has arrived

but regardless Jae-ha will offer a smile and pat the space next to him]

If it's yours? Never. ♥

[sanguinairy]

[i hate every word of that sentence

IN ANY CASE, over he shuffles, delicately perching himself at the space indicated and then turning to offer a respectful nod toward Gi-gan's case.]

Good morning. [And then, to Jae-ha:] Good morning to you, too.

[alttitude]

Good morning.

[apparently day drinking is real as he pulls out another cup - ]

Care to join me?

[sanguinairy]

[DAY DRINKING HAS NEVER BEEN REALER and yet Souji politely holds up a hand, looking apologetic.]

I don't think that I should. [His Declining Health™ disagrees with anything but tea and soup, lately.]

--But I think I heard you say something about a song. Were you going to sing something? Can I hear it?

[alttitude]

Oh? Exercising caution for once?

[like

just saying]

I suppose I could... [those sweet, sweet suwabe vocals] Though I admit I'm personally more talented with instruments.

[sanguinairy]

[Don't be RUDE JAE-HA.]

Just this once.

[It'd be disrespectful to the dead to get sick in a morgue, okay!! That said:]

I've heard you play your instrument before. It is very lovely... [He likes it a lot! But--] I haven't heard you sing.

[serenade him with those sweet sweet suwabe vocals]

[alttitude]

[that's such a gift what i'd give to be souji]

If you insist... do you have a song that you like? There's no guarantee that I'd know it too but....

[sanguinairy]

[i can't believe souji gets to be serenaded by a jazzy angel before he dies]

Hm... Well, I like things like- [DEFINITELY SONGS LITERALLY NO ONE BUT OTHER YE OLDE JAPANESE PEOPLE WOULD KNOW his sphere of music is very small.] -but I wouldn't mind listening to your favorite things to sing, either.

[alttitude]

Hmm... I can't say that I know any of those...

But alright, then how about....

[that moment when only one song has been shared in akayona and it's the Fire Tribe song. he remembers souji's reaction to the story of the dragons and sings it, with those sweet sweet suwabe vocals]

Long, long ago
A bright red sun was eaten
And the world was dyed black.
Let’s call the four dragons
Bow our heads
Let’s bow our heads to the fire dragon.

[sanguinairy]

[SWEET SWEET SUWABE VOCALS Souji is now Dana's envy, incredible.

He does seem to really enjoy the song from the moment Jae-ha starts, though - first, for the smoothness of the notes as he slides through his scales. Then, for the story as it unfolds. After a little, he'll lean over, letting himself rest against Jae-ha's side as he sings and closing his eyes to enjoy the tale.

And once it's done:]

...I'd like to hear you sing more often.