**~~Genessian Idol~~**

[guitar_hero]

Who: The judges, the contestants, and you!
What: The Premiere Music Competition~!
When: July 1st-2nd
Where: Nova City Auditorium



3rd Prize: 1,000 Redbills plus a coupon booklet for all the finest eateries.

2nd Prize: 5,000 Redbills, and opening act for the Doctor's next big show

Grand Prize: 15,000 Redbills, headlining their own concert via the Doctor's talent agency. Plus a little something extra.


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[corpsacorps]

[Gale strolls onto the stage with confidence, and with his new companion Fennekin perched on his shoulder. He bows to the judges and the onlookers.]

Hail and well met. I am Gale, a humble adventurer who hails from Eorzea and a fresh face in this realm of Genessia. With my travels, I've become well versed in not only the arts of the sword and the arcane, but the art of song as well. A bard, if you will. And as much as I would love to say that I was the one who sent Lady Tyler the flowers, alas, I cannot. But perhaps I will make a note for next time.

[But wait! If he's a bard, then where are his instruments? Well, in a sudden flash of white, Gale's attire had completely changed, now with a fife in his hands.]

Now, my lords and ladies, for your entertainment...

[And so, he begins his performance, putting his vocal and instrumental skills on display. It was a song he'd grown fond of in his arrival here while adjusting to the many varied music types of the realm, which reminded him greatly of his many travels- and one that allowed him to both sing and allow him to play the fife. He, of course, was not one to half ass any kind of performance. He was a bard, damn it!

While he was far more focused on his singing and playing, he wasn't about to make it visually boring. He was, after all, pretty fond of dancing too which meant him putting his body into the performance as well with some well timed steps and complimenting twirls. He was having fun out there, and it was moreso thanks to the fact that he could perform on his own merits, and the weight of the "Warrior of Light" title meant absolutely nothing.

With a last twirl to go with the final note of the fife, he'll give a courteous bow again. Win or lose, this was still a fun venture for him.]

[cool_skeleton]

[Papyrus, as one might expect by looking, had a fondness for flashy apparel. Once Gale brilliantly changes his, Papyrus is already clapping. The secret style technique! So cool. If only he could change clothes so glowingly.

The jaunty, fast-paced ditty gets his bones shaking, and he even tries to whistle along, as instructed.

Skeleton whistling's a little eerie. Once it's over, he claps enthusiastically.]

WOWIE! WHAT A SONG AND DANCE!! I HAD NO IDEA THE 1ST WAS ALSO THE SEVENTH!

[corpsacorps]

[Ah, it's the skeleton with the contagious enthusiasm. He can't help but smile around that guy. He chuckles, lifting a finger.]

My thanks, but ah, it's the first piper that must be gone by the seventh day. They're quite different.

[Judging Round]

[guitar_hero]

[the man was obviously a professional in some capacity. Or at least more skilled in various forms of Showmanship than the other two, and better practiced. He couldn't help but admit that the man was good at what he did, but given everything, the Doctor was a little more inclined to be hard on him-- and so looks relatively unimpressed]

And why that song in particular?

[corpsacorps]

[The Doctor may look unimpressed, but it did not give Gale cause to waver. He certainly expected at least one of them to be a hard ass, especially given the prizes involved.]

I've not been one of this realm for long, but learning of this place's expansive library of music has been a fascinating experience. This particular song felt like a satisfying blend of the style of music I am personally accustomed to from Eorzea, and this realm's more "advanced" takes. It was quite fun to learn.

But those are simply the technicalities.

Far more importantly, the lyrics invoke the images of many adventures and lands well traveled, never one to stay in one place for long. T'is truth that it may not be a song of my own penning, but it invokes the many personal memories of many travels as a bard, and the second verse, the dedication of aid, service, and protection to those who dwell in Eorzea. It has become somewhat of a sentiment for me since the moment I first heard it, to be honest.

[Being so open is somewhat of an oddity for Gale, but it's hard not to appreciate certain musics, after all.]

[guitar_hero]

I don't write music myself, so I know the appeal. It's not a bad song and shows off your impressive range of talent. But I still expected more. If you're coming on a consummate professional, you really have to push the envelope, put yourself out there the best of your ability and then give us a little more. It's tough work being the best.

[Judging Round]

[tastes_like]

[Hawks claps and smiles when the performance ends. Gale knows what he's doing, that's for sure.] Great flair, flashy looks, there's a lot of impressive stuff in that performance.

[He rests his chin in his hands, thinking.] A question first, before I go on. You're a bard, someone capable of summoning an instrument and costume, and you're something who's in a higher league than the others in this contest in skill. So why did you choose to use a song someone else wrote instead of using something of your own?

[corpsacorps]

There are a few reasons for such a decision, two of which include the aforementioned blend of styles, part of which allowed use of an instrument I don't play often, and the value the song quickly showed to me.

[So he won't bore anyone by going over what he said to the other judge already.]

One is the fact that many songs of my own writings only see their use on the battlefield. Though many say bards have no place in battle, few that have traveled with one can deny the support in combat that they are capable of. As such, many of my songs exist to cause harm and weakness to foes, and I needn't tell you that such a song has no place in an establishment where many have gathered to enjoy themselves. Many of the songs I play solely for the entertainment of myself or others have been penned by someone other than me, and part of my enjoyment in the performance is bringing their songs to new ears.

[He gives a loose shrug and a small, sheepish smile.]

And there is also the fact that I simply hadn't the time before the competition to pen a song anew. Much of it since arriving has been spent learning the ways of this place and working for other establishments. [And then there was the whole "Estinien arriving" thing...] There is much I hadn't found the time for yet, and learning has been the best way to spend it, newer songs included.

[tastes_like]

Solid reasoning, but as someone who has strong talent and skills it just comes across as a lazy choice to me. Still, you know what you're doing and that's obvious. And you really did work the song for all it was worth.

[Hawks just doesn't think there's any real heart involved, especially in comparison to what he's seen so far already. While Gale is obviously the most talented of the group, and very skilled musically, to Hawks he's just not as appealing as the more heartfelt competitors.

But no matter what choices are made, that showsmanship stands out. So he smiles, and nods in response.]

Good luck in the competition.

[bigbadrose]

[Shakes her head.] Gonna have to disagree. You don't come into this world with all your experience working in your favor except up here, yeah? [Taps a temple.] You're spoiled that others from your world already got people familiar with what it's like in your world, but being a musician in advance doesn't mean you can't start all over again. Point of fact, you actually have to, in most cases.

[But she's sorry Gale, she's not a Jethro Tull fan, way more into Electric Light Orchestra of the two.]

The Doctor nearly went mad starting fresh with no reputation, and he actually had his other selves to boost his reputation. And even though I only started bass and singing here, it doesn't mean more than if I'd done it before. It's a big adjustment, your first world, and having a good anchor like music and performing can mean a lot!

[burnt_offering]

[That was pretty damn cool. Ace claps in response, this guy goes all out. He's especially impressed with the flair he has, that's the kind of performance that takes the win in his opinion.

Ace probably won't win this, but at least he'll be taken down by someone who really impresses.]