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driftfleet2016-06-05 11:45 pm
therewerefifty) wrote in driftfleet2016-06-05 11:45 pm
Culture and Tradition and ... Accidental Videos
Who: Misty, Makie, and Anyone!
Broadcast: Fleetwide, whoops
Action: SS Windrose
When: Today
[The feed switches on suddenly, showing a brief glimpse of Makie’s face before it slides out of view, showing a portion of the cargo hold recognisable to those who know it as belonging to the Windrose. Misty, wearing a pale green kimono, is kneeling on what looks like a small exercise or yoga mat in the middle of the room. Her back is ramrod straight and her expression is very serious as she holds a shamisen in her lap, somewhat awkwardly. She looks at Makie with some uncertainty.]
Just to keep them out of the way. [Makie puts her own comm down and then turns to glance at Misty, and after a moment she smiles.] That’s good posture. Relax your shoulders a little. You don’t want to get stiff.
[Misty nods and relaxes her shoulders, then tries to position the shamisen like Makie showed her earlier, with only half of the shamisen resting on her lap.] Like this?
That’s right. I think you’re a faster learner than I was. [Said with good humour. Makie walks a small half-circle around Misty, before sitting nearby in much the same fashion.] It’s not always necessary to be so formal, but I think… it’s better this way, sometimes.
Gotta learn the proper way first, right? Before you can start experimentin’?
Mmm. There’s a great amount of tradition behind the shamisen. Though I suppose that’s true of any form of music. Regardless, I think you look very pretty in a kimono.
[She reaches out to make the tiniest adjustment to Misty’s grip of the bachi. Honestly, though, the other woman’s form is near perfect, if it weren’t for the uncertainty.] Relax, and don’t lock your wrists. Nobody can see you but me.
[...about that.]
[Misty beams at the compliment.]Thank you for letting me wear it - I don’t think I’ve ever worn anything so beautiful. [Then she takes a deep breath.] Ready?
Yes. Whenever you are. [For this performance, Makie will just be an attentive audience.]
[A piece of Misty’s voluminous hair falls in her face. She quickly brushes it aside before reassuming her position and starting to play. The song is simple enough, clearly meant for a beginner. Misty plays very slowly and unsurely, missing a few notes here and there, but she resists the urge to go back to redo them. This time, she’s going to play all the way through if she can. Of course, unbeknownst to her, she’s giving the fleet a free concert.]
Broadcast: Fleetwide, whoops
Action: SS Windrose
When: Today
[The feed switches on suddenly, showing a brief glimpse of Makie’s face before it slides out of view, showing a portion of the cargo hold recognisable to those who know it as belonging to the Windrose. Misty, wearing a pale green kimono, is kneeling on what looks like a small exercise or yoga mat in the middle of the room. Her back is ramrod straight and her expression is very serious as she holds a shamisen in her lap, somewhat awkwardly. She looks at Makie with some uncertainty.]
Just to keep them out of the way. [Makie puts her own comm down and then turns to glance at Misty, and after a moment she smiles.] That’s good posture. Relax your shoulders a little. You don’t want to get stiff.
[Misty nods and relaxes her shoulders, then tries to position the shamisen like Makie showed her earlier, with only half of the shamisen resting on her lap.] Like this?
That’s right. I think you’re a faster learner than I was. [Said with good humour. Makie walks a small half-circle around Misty, before sitting nearby in much the same fashion.] It’s not always necessary to be so formal, but I think… it’s better this way, sometimes.
Gotta learn the proper way first, right? Before you can start experimentin’?
Mmm. There’s a great amount of tradition behind the shamisen. Though I suppose that’s true of any form of music. Regardless, I think you look very pretty in a kimono.
[She reaches out to make the tiniest adjustment to Misty’s grip of the bachi. Honestly, though, the other woman’s form is near perfect, if it weren’t for the uncertainty.] Relax, and don’t lock your wrists. Nobody can see you but me.
[...about that.]
[Misty beams at the compliment.]Thank you for letting me wear it - I don’t think I’ve ever worn anything so beautiful. [Then she takes a deep breath.] Ready?
Yes. Whenever you are. [For this performance, Makie will just be an attentive audience.]
[A piece of Misty’s voluminous hair falls in her face. She quickly brushes it aside before reassuming her position and starting to play. The song is simple enough, clearly meant for a beginner. Misty plays very slowly and unsurely, missing a few notes here and there, but she resists the urge to go back to redo them. This time, she’s going to play all the way through if she can. Of course, unbeknownst to her, she’s giving the fleet a free concert.]
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[You could have sucked. :D]
I don't think they will mind, all things considered.
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[She's doubtful, but she smiles.]
And then maybe next time I'll be less nervous for an actual performance.
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[This is a studiously blank expression.]
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Maybe. I really liked singin' with Stefan in the park, but that's different. That's not like... a stage performance.
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I know I'd be a lot less nervous if you were beside me, Makie!
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[But not the weapon she usually houses in it.]
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[Not important. She vaguely knows what a vending machine is, and the thought of finding any of her things in one makes her frown.]
Did he have to spend money to reattain his belongings?
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I dunno. I haven't seen anything like that while I've been here.
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And I'm not sure if he had to pay for him or not. I guess that could make sense. If it was me I'd just reach in and pull him out. [What? Some people actually pay for vending machine goods?]
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