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[guitar_hero]

[as it opens, he's playing a guitar in a dark space. It might seem a bit like the Void for those who remember, but it's nothing so empty. It is mostly just mood lighting if he'll be honest, though he rarely is if he can help it. He's also playing this, because of course he is]

So...things have gotten a little depressing haven't they? [for him anyway. Really he'd gotten used to being the only himself around. But now with so many of his selves gone-- it feels, well, a little emptier. It feels almost like he should get up and do something. Come out of retirement as it were. But no. What would be the point of that]

Those times happen. When everything seems dark and lonely and slowly going downhill. Nothing much to be done about them but endure.

But an upbeat music competition with a ridiculous cash prize might help, wouldn't it? Genessian something or other. Sensation. Star. Idol. Whatever. I'm not the namer I'm the doer and I'm incredibly bored.

Any takers?

Signers up?

Singers up?

Let me know, babies.

Ciao.

...Which is not Italian for food, just in case you were wondering.

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[chikapolilla]

[Guitar playing... what was that about guitar playing? Who was it that brought that up...?]

[...oh yeah...]

You go by The Doctor?

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[guitar_hero]

Professor. I've retired. What can I do for you.

[chikapolilla]

Still pretentious. [And almost enough to get a smile out of her.]

I met Rose.

She talked at length about you, but that can wait for another time.

A music contest, huh. What brought this on? Some freaky fever dream?

[guitar_hero]

[well he can't deny that. And he smiles at the mention of Rose]

She knows everyone, doesn't she. [he's not surprised to be the topic of conversation. He usually is]

Boredom mostly.Thought it might be fun to liven things up a little around here.

[chikapolilla]

[Vaggie snorts.]

Considering everything, I think the place could do with a little less livening up.

...

Still, could be worse. At least its music. [A part of her is curious what kind of music people listen to, and a part of her wants to nope out and be antisocial.]

Decent song, by the way.

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[cool_skeleton]

I, THE GREAT PAPYRUS, AM BOTH A GREAT ENCOURAGER AND NOT A BABY! SO IF SINGING'S THE WAY, SIGN ME TODAY!!

[The prospect of becoming more popular certainly helps]

ALSO, I'VE NEVER SANG BEFORE!! GOT ANY HOT TIPS??

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[guitar_hero]

Oh an all capser. First time I've seen it outside of text. Very nice.

The most important thing when signing is listen to yourself. If you make your own ears or lack thereof bleed, some improvement is probably necessary.

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[cool_skeleton]

[Papyrus remains blissfully unaware of his large-lettered nature. But he's always down for compliments, even if he doesn't understand them.]

UM, THANKS!

WOW, IT'S THAT EASY!? I LISTEN TO MYSELF ALL THE TIME, AND MY EARS ARE AS WHITE AS BONE!

[He can't bleed and doesn't have ears anyway, so he's basically mastered music already.]

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[guitar_hero]

In that case best to gather a small audience so they can give you feedback. Don't want to make anyone else's ears bleed.

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[cool_skeleton]

OHO, THEN I'M COVERED!! MY CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCEMENT WAS GIVEN TO A VERY LARGE AUDIENCE, AND THERE WEREN'T ANY VIOLENCES!!

[Winning before he competed. How typical of him.]

STILL, I'LL NEED TO REFINE MY TECHNIQUE!! AND MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT!! A VIOLIN AND A PIANO WOULD BE BEST. KNOW ANY WHO CAN MEET THESE MUSICAL NEEDS??

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[intothelens]

[What a sad song.]

Need someone to cover press photography?

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[guitar_hero]

[now there's a face he hasn't seen in a bit]

I'd love to have you. How have you been?

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[intothelens]

[Her smile brightened a little more.]

Busy. [To put it mildly.] I've been trying to balance school and work, and it's a lot harder than balancing school and after-school clubs back home.

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[guitar_hero]

Do you need any help? With money, I mean. I've got entirely too much of it.

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[intothelens]

[She knew this well enough back from the time when Mimi was here, and knew just how true the Doctor's words were...but, being Hikari, her eyes still widened in modest hesitation.]

Oh, no, you don't need to worry yourself over us. [Even though she knew it would have been very little trouble on either of their parts...old habits were difficult to break.] Between the two of us, we still have enough to make rent and groceries and even a little left over for fun.

[bigbadrose]

[SNUGGLES FROM BEHIND!]

[guitar_hero]

[continues playing, but not ignoring her. Just enjoying her company]

Sorry.

[she knows why]

[bigbadrose]

Don't be. I'm not. [Kisses his cheek!] He lives on in you and all that.

[guitar_hero]

[he smiles. Then frowns again. Something is clearly on his mind but he's clearly not ready to say it]

Well at least I can promise that I won't let you be alone.

[bigbadrose]

Yeah? Returning the favor even now that you've got Gallifrey back and all?

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[burnt_offering]

Any sign ups so far? [Ace has no confidence in his singing ability, but he's really excited about getting to see a contest take place. And then there's the issue of how the cash prize might help Sabo out. Which actually does tempt him to consider. And if nothing else, maybe if there's not a lot in the way of interest he could win easily.]

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[guitar_hero]

A few. [he smiles a little] Tempted?

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[burnt_offering]

Yeah, kinda. [Honestly, he doesn't want his brother to have to work hard after such a rough go in the last city he was in. So the prize money is his main focus. But it also just sounds like fun.]

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[bigbadrose]

Awwww come on! Give it a go, yeah? It'll be great fun!

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[guitar_hero]

What she said. You can't deny a smile like that.