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

[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?

[grand-lotus.livejournal.com]

Iroh. It is a great pleasure to make your acquaintance, Clopin. You have not been here long?

[soulofthecity.livejournal.com]

Not long at all. I arrived around two weeks ago, and entirely against my will, I'm afraid. You are a warden, I take it?

[grand-lotus.livejournal.com]

That I am - for just over a year, now. How are you finding the Barge, Clopin?

[soulofthecity.livejournal.com]

I find it to be far exceeding my expectations of death, Iroh, and with the addition of a night of music, I foresee it exceeding them even further!

[grand-lotus.livejournal.com]

I do not know that this is truly death, for the Inmates here - not when everything continues just as it would when you lived. I would call it a reprieve. Nonetheless, I am pleased that you think so.