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whithersoevergo) wrote2011-09-10 04:38 am
whithersoevergo) wrote2011-09-10 04:38 am
3rd Solo [video]
[The camera is laying on its side, showing Haji, seated near the fountain in the morning light, his cell out and playing the third movement of the Cassadó Cello Suite. It's nearly flawless, save for the section where it's required to manually pluck the strings with his bow-hand, a little difficult when one considers his bandages covering it. Still, he manages, decades of practice compensating for the handicap.
He's gathered a small audience of onlookers, perhaps they're on their way to work, or to play - it is the weekend, after all - and when he's finished, they all clap. Some do it to be polite, but some seem genuinely moved and those individuals toss coins into the open cello case near his feet. To those people, he speaks in his usual, calm voice.]
Thank you for the kind donation. I'm certain it will go far towards the contribution I'm expected towards my lodging. While my [there's a slight pause] brother made it clear that he would take what I could manage in terms of rent, I certain he would not be put out should I come up short and he had reason to evict me. [Pause.] Not that I really believe he would, Saya would not allow it and the one thing we do agree on is that her needs and wishes come first. But the thought would cross his mind at least once, if not more. In fact, he will no doubt be pleased that I have decided to spend today out here, playing for all of you. It gives him more time to devote to her without worry of being interrupted by me, something I understand he must have gotten quite used to before my arrival. Which begs the question, should I call her and invite her to join me for a time? It would be nice to play with her, we could start working on some duets I found and it has been a long time since I've heard her play. But Solomon would no doubt consider it another attempt to keep her away from him when in truth I just miss spending time with her and the music she taught me, without worrying about other things. Perhaps if I invited him to join us? I have no idea if he is musically inclined, but it would be polite and I'm certain Saya would appreciate the effort for her sake. I should call her. But perhaps later, she might like to sleep in later and I don't want to disturb her needlessly. After lunch, I can call her after she's had lunch. [Pause.] I wonder if she received the note I left...
[He keeps talking while his audience walks away, wondering what sort of malady might have afflicted the poor mad musician. In fact, considering his apparent madness a few double or even triple their donations. Haji, for what it's worth, doesn't stop talking until he starts playing again, this time the familiar Prelude from Bach's Cello Suite no. 5.]
[ooc: No Inner Monologue. For a guy who likes to leave a LOT of things unsaid, this should be interesting.]
He's gathered a small audience of onlookers, perhaps they're on their way to work, or to play - it is the weekend, after all - and when he's finished, they all clap. Some do it to be polite, but some seem genuinely moved and those individuals toss coins into the open cello case near his feet. To those people, he speaks in his usual, calm voice.]
Thank you for the kind donation. I'm certain it will go far towards the contribution I'm expected towards my lodging. While my [there's a slight pause] brother made it clear that he would take what I could manage in terms of rent, I certain he would not be put out should I come up short and he had reason to evict me. [Pause.] Not that I really believe he would, Saya would not allow it and the one thing we do agree on is that her needs and wishes come first. But the thought would cross his mind at least once, if not more. In fact, he will no doubt be pleased that I have decided to spend today out here, playing for all of you. It gives him more time to devote to her without worry of being interrupted by me, something I understand he must have gotten quite used to before my arrival. Which begs the question, should I call her and invite her to join me for a time? It would be nice to play with her, we could start working on some duets I found and it has been a long time since I've heard her play. But Solomon would no doubt consider it another attempt to keep her away from him when in truth I just miss spending time with her and the music she taught me, without worrying about other things. Perhaps if I invited him to join us? I have no idea if he is musically inclined, but it would be polite and I'm certain Saya would appreciate the effort for her sake. I should call her. But perhaps later, she might like to sleep in later and I don't want to disturb her needlessly. After lunch, I can call her after she's had lunch. [Pause.] I wonder if she received the note I left...
[He keeps talking while his audience walks away, wondering what sort of malady might have afflicted the poor mad musician. In fact, considering his apparent madness a few double or even triple their donations. Haji, for what it's worth, doesn't stop talking until he starts playing again, this time the familiar Prelude from Bach's Cello Suite no. 5.]
[ooc: No Inner Monologue. For a guy who likes to leave a LOT of things unsaid, this should be interesting.]
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Have a thing for a girl named Saya, huh? But she's with someone else?
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That's not right, I didn't turn this on, I wonder if I knocked it over? [The device is righted so she's not looking at him sideways.] There, that's better, we can talk without having to crane our necks, after a time I imagine that would become painful. For you more than me, I have a rather high tolerance for pain which is useful sometimes. Not that it is a topic I'd bring up in conversation. [This is what he meant to say.] My relationship with Saya, such as it is, is a private matter I'd rather not discuss. [And now he's off again.] Of course I rarely talk about it at all. Why would I? It's hardly relevant to the matter at hand and we have no time for it back home. It's also highly inappropriate so it's best not to even think about it, as hard as that might be sometimes.
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Saya would be more confused if she didn't instantly jump to the conclusion that this must be a curse. And there's the talk of her needs and wishes coming first again - something that drives the woman crazy. Haji was always so seemingly easygoing, she had never considered he thought the same way Solomon seemed to on the topic.
There was a note? While Saya looks for it, she hits reply on her device.]
I'm always be happy to spend time with you, Haji. And to play with you too.
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Ah, Saya, I didn't realize this was recording, which is unfortunate because I wanted you to have the chance to sleep in. Even if you're no longer approaching your long rest, I'd hate to disturb you. You seem to sleep so peacefully here, another thing I've come to appreciate here aside from the obvious lack of hostilities. [Here's what he meant to say.] I'm at the fountain if you'd care to join me for awhile. If you don't already have plans. [And back to the rambling.] With Solomon, most likely. He is determined sweep you off your feet, isn't he? Not that I have any right to say anything, if you care for him, I shouldn't interfere with that. You deserve all the happiness you can get.
[ooc: Also - if there's anything you would rather not have him blab, just PM me. I'm not sure if Saya's publicly not human or not. He'll keep things on the low as much as he can, especially once he realizes what's going on.]
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[She's a touch mystified. He can't seem to start on one topic before he's discussing the other in-depth.
Saya is gathering up her own cello when he begins on Solomon sweeping her off her feet and his interference.
And her expression looks a touch surprised. Was he just saying what he thought? He didn't really think that, did he?]
You could never interfere.
[OOC: Saya hasn't come out to anyone since Yuuki way back, mostly because Solomon wants his nature concealed.
Also forgive my typos there. :x]
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Hn, she flushes.]
Happy with Solomon...
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[She's suddenly aware she's talking over the network now. And she looks guilty for it, talking so openly about something like this.
And in a way, it's like taking advantage of Haji's cursed state too.]
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[Did he realize he was? Thinking a bit, she realizes his question seems to state he doesn't.]
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Saya gives her device a surprised look, then her brow furrows. Why did he cut the feed? All he was doing was talking out his thoughts, which she admitted wasn't like him but.
Did he really not want her to know what those thoughts were so badly? A question of trust rises in her head and is quickly squashed; that isn't it, she's sure of that.
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Oh Haji. Consider this Saya spending the day trying to find you.]
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And then she's torn for a few moments. Does she seek Haji further and ignore Solomon? Does she aid Solomon and leave Haji to himself?
She finally decides to at least help Solomon home, then return to find Haji.
And thus the score is now 2/1, Solomon in the lead with Haji gaining a point for his earlier thoughts. Well played.]
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