verse four is audio

[allsongs]

[a little night music, Exsilium?

this feed comes within the midst of some, with Simmaeri idly grazing her fingers across the face of the tablet. she's taken to song while she waits for some sound – more fresh voices from the machine. but it's rather late (say, 2am? shush i can forward date if i want), so there's few stirring.

those who do have the network open can hear, though. some foreign song with foreign words, somehow conveying something about silver ladies and faraway cages...sleeping kings and a girl on fire (who isn't alicia keys). slow and soft, rather sad.

it tapers now and then to a humming refrain, the last of which ebbing to quiet with the end of the song.]

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[allsongs]

Will you sing for me? Sing your song.

[galactically]

... I'd love to.

[Sheryl doesn't normally sing to just anyone unless it's for a concert or to show off, but in front of a music lover like this woman, well... she's willing to make exceptions. Clasping both hands in front of her, she begins to sing one of her popular singles, heartfelt and passionate, also powerful.]

In this life full of despair
We both decided to escape it someday
What lies before us is the mighty, blowing wind
that will set us on to our way

The more I want to convey my feelings,
I find that it’s harder to express it
Unable to say anything at all,
my life is consumed by uneasiness

If we all can possibly see tomorrow clearly
Then there is no need to...
foolishly continue life pursuing our dreams!

[The song itself is called "Infinity"]

[allsongs]

[Simmaeri listens, silent, absorbing the melody and the words building it. she is quickly engrossed, placing sounds and notes to memory, engraving the chorus there.

she is quiet for a time after the song is through, savoring. she makes a soft, pleased sound.

and, curiously:] The words sound of Japanese.

[galactically]

Do they really? I can sing in other languages aside from that and English.

[She chuckles, leaning her cheek against her propped hand with a look of confidence.]

It sounds like you enjoyed my short performance.

[allsongs]

[oho? pinged:]

You speak many languages?

[galactically]

Japanese, English, and French! That's what I can learn.

[Which reminds her...]

What language did you sang, by the way?

[allsongs]

The words of Olve peoples. Words made long ago.

[galactically]

Olve...? I'm sorry, I've never heard of them before.

[allsongs]

They are changed. Old. Gone, many... [a beat. warmly:] No sorry for this. It is as time passes.

[galactically]

I'm— [Oops, she stops just short of apologizing, then chuckles sheepishly.]

Don't you miss them, though? Time passes, it's true, but some things can be missed and thought about.

[allsongs]

Yes. [reverent:] Always miss. I carry memory always, of peoples and words and songs. It remains after they have passed.

[galactically]

The most important things, all the people you treasure, they will be remembered as long as you keep them in your memory. [A faint smile.] It's what I've learned from experience.

[allsongs]

It is truth to learn. All things remembered is an honor.

[galactically]

That's a beautiful way of putting it.

[Her smile grows bigger as she cups a cheek.]

May I ask for your name? I'm Sheryl Nome, it's nice to meet another musician around here other than myself and Ranka!

[allsongs]

Hello, Sheryl Nome. I am Simmaeri. [she bows her head.] I know of Ranka Lee.

[galactically]

A pleasure to meet you, Simmaeri. [A beat.] What an exotic name, by the way.

[Her eyes perk up a bit at the mention of Ranka, then she chuckles.]

I'm not too surprised. She seems to know most people around here.

[allsongs]

It is a good thing for her, I believe. [a beat.]

Please, tell me what is exotic?

[galactically]

"Exotic"? [A slight blink with pursed lips.]

Oh, it's just a word that means something, or someone, is both unusual but attractive at the same time.

[allsongs]

[a musing sound.]

Something, or someone...both unusual...but attractive. [putting the pieces together.

she smiles slow.]

I believe this is good. Am I correct?

[galactically]

[And she nods in full agreement, her smile growing bigger.]

Yes, yes, that's right! Exotic.

[allsongs]

Sheryl Nome is exotic, too. To me. [she quirks her eyebrow a little, looking for some sign she's still on the right course with the new word....UM EXCEPT SIMMAERI UR STILL ON AUDIO SO NO VIDEO CUES FOR YOU?

IT'S STILL A...A POINTED PAUSE.]

[galactically]

Do you really think so? I feel charmed.

[She may or may not sound a bit amused there.]

There's a certain elegance to your name, too, now that I think about it.

[allsongs]

What do you mean by this?

[galactically]

Huh? I meant exactly what I said!