Twenty-seven

[grand_lotus]

[Audio; backdated......a while. Not long after Fourth Wall Day.]

Some time ago, when I was travelling on a more....mundane ship than this, the crew arranged a weekly music night - a time for those who wished to perform, and for those who wished to listen, dance, or simply reflect on the week gone by. On a long voyage that we spent in pursuit of an elusive goal, I believe it helped us to feel that we were not so alone.  That our lives still went on beyond the tasks we had been charged with.

And so to the Barge!  As best I can tell, we have a number of talented musicians on board, and the library provides no shortage of sheet music. I was hoping to learn if anyone could be persuaded to share their gifts with others here, or to come and listen. Or dance! I am sure the Barge is concealing many excellent dancers. Not a performance, just something social.

One night a week - the deck may be best. I think which night will have to change often, subject as it would be to the whims of the Barge, but I believe it would be manageable.

I will brace myself in readiness for your opinions.

[Private to Valmont]

Training with a martial arts master, you say? [YES HE SAW THAT.]

Comments

[mightymorbid]

You want us to hold a...sing-along?

[grand-lotus.livejournal.com]

I'm suggesting an informal gathering for people who appreciate music. Nobody has to sing. I think that music is a great communicator, and people who play have a talent that is meant to be shared.

[mightymorbid]

Sometimes it serves a different purpose.

MORRIGAN DISAPPROVES (of all bard-like antics): -10

[tis_disapproval]

No.

[grand-lotus.livejournal.com]

As you like.

[expectremorse.livejournal.com]

...like a talent show?

[grand-lotus.livejournal.com]

Nothing so formal. Just a meeting of like-minded people.

Private

[plz-gtfo-dragon.livejournal.com]

[FFFFFF BUSTED]

Well, there was no way that I was going to say I'd been serving breakfast and playing scrabble. I was just... being selective with the truth.

[and maybe bragging about how great you are just a touch.]

Private

[grand-lotus.livejournal.com]

And I am very flattered by what you selected.

Ah - is your throat alright? [He's not sure if being possessed by Shendu makes breathing fire any less dangerous :c]

Private

[plz-gtfo-dragon.livejournal.com]

Yes, well. I was merely being descriptive.

[Pause. It's kinda nice and unexpected of you to ask, Iroh.]

Let's just say it fared better than my upholstery did.

[soulofthecity.livejournal.com]

A marvellous idea! Rest assured, I would be more than happy to attend!

[grand-lotus.livejournal.com]

[.....he seriously can't tell if you're trolling. :c Still, GONNA TAKE THIS ON FAITH because you're the first person to not be a jerk.]

Excellent!

You must forgive an old man his memory. I don't believe I know your name.

[soulofthecity.livejournal.com]

[NOT TROLLING. Clopin gives a wide smile and a florid bow.]

Clopin Troillefou! I don't believe we've met, Monsieur?

[veni-vidi-valui.livejournal.com]

I would not object...

[grand-lotus.livejournal.com]

I would be delighted to see you there.

How are you, Atia?

[naughtbutlife.livejournal.com]

Oh, if only we had a harpsichord aboard, for I would gladly play it! It has been some time, but I was well-practised in my youth. But alas, no harpsichord...though I can dance, and would be willing to teach others if I had enthusiastic students.

[Private]

And between you and I, sir, Una Persson is a marvellous singer. Perhaps she can be coerced into performing for us.

[grand-lotus.livejournal.com]

It would be more than enough for you simply to attend, Angelica. Though, I would not dissuade you from dancing if you wished to.

[needshumility.livejournal.com]

I'd be happy to play the violin, if you wanted. I wouldn't turn down the opportunity to dance, though.

[grand-lotus.livejournal.com]

The more the merrier.

I don't believe we have spoken before. You are the young man from Jane's world, is that right? Eddie.

private

[christ-onabike.livejournal.com]

What is it with you and Parker dragging out my secret talents, hm?

Re: private

[grand-lotus.livejournal.com]

Entirely accidental, I promise. Are you a musician, Paddy?

[what_ho_jeeves]

I've been known to make some noise on the old 88 keys and sing a corking tune or two.

Er...we will be allowed to choose what songs we perform, won't we? That is, if I sign up I won't have to sing "Sonny Boy" or some such similar rot, will I?

[grand-lotus.livejournal.com]

'Corking'?

You will be allowed to choose. It would not be right to have anyone do anything that they did not care to.

Private

[darknessb4me]

...

[Shifty pause.]

I play guitar.

Private

[grand-lotus.livejournal.com]

[He sounds genuinely pleased. Undisclosed propensities are awesome.]

I would never have guessed! What sort of music?