sirenspull | Entries tagged with !: emil

So... I hope everyone's doing a bit better now. I know some of you have a lot to deal with after coming back and all, but... [He feels bad, unable to do anything for anyone, and he also feel like his words fall kind of flat.] Well, you know what? Back then, I saw the stars! That was the first time I'd ever seen anything like that, it was really amazing. They were so small, but so pretty... I'm sorry they're gone again. But I guess if we're going to be kept anywhere - any time? - better now than then.

Some other good things have happened, too. Nana's been teaching me how to tie my shoes - I never learned. My butler dressed me, and when I put shoes on and felt laces, I had no idea what I was doing... But I've got it, now. Hehe, I'm kind of impressed with myself! And I've been reading... It's nice. I missed stories. I also feed pigeons twice a week, and have been listening to and learning a lot of new music. I especially like Strrawberry Fields Forever, You Are The Moon, and, uh, Concerto 2 in G Minor. There sure is a lot to listen to here. A piano could never be lonely like that.

[The glad reach of his tone lowers just a little bit, here, enough to edge on solemn.] I've heard, though... [—And experienced, though he won't say it.] I've heard that the people who lived here before us - who were born here and everything - I've heard they're being less and less kind. I don't understand it all the way, but...

[Quietly,] I think I regret going out into their sun so much. Just, I feel - I feel really bad. I don't know what to do, for us or for them... It would be nice if we could do something for all of us. Something to make everyone a little more glad. [But that's idealism for you.]

Aside from all that, though... It's really a shame it's so cold. I mean, this is an island! Isn't the ocean really close by? I'd love to visit the seaside... [A good-natured giggle.] I've never had sand between my toes before. Wouldn't that be great?

Oh! And I hope Kainé checks this thing... I guess if not, I can just call her directly. Anyway, Kainé! Where are you today? I want to come and find you, because I have something to show you! You can't ask what, it's a surprise.

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Ahh... Hmm.

[What a quiet start. There's a bit of shifting, too, but instead of Emil speaking much more, a song begins, slow at first— but it picks up, and grows spirited. It seems really lighthearted, too, though it gains a little force later on.

When it's finished - and it ends a little abruptly - there's a soft creaking sound: a boy moving on a piano bench. He sounds at ease, when he does finally start talking.]

That one reminds me of warm days and soft grass. At home, I liked to sit outside sometimes and feel the wind... It always made me feel like this. This 'winter' makes me miss that, now the wind feels like it might eat me up a little. So I like to hear things that make me remember such nice weather.

Well, what I wanted to ask is, do you have anything like that? Any music like that? The piano is all I can really play, but you can put most things to piano, and I'd like to learn and hear some new things... [A giggle, sounding perhaps like it might be hidden behind his hand.] I guess I'm not being very festive. I haven't gotten used to all this, though, the very cold, and the snow, and even the sun being gone. Maybe this is my way of missing home?

So I'd appreciate it! And if you play anything, I'd like to hear that, too.

[He's been hanging round Raul Creed's place, and he really... likes that piano..............]

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I thought yesterday... was good.

But I know a lot of people were troubled. I hope you're okay again.

[Emil, even softer than usual, ends his message quickly this time; his voice is a watered down version of his usual easygoing tones.]

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I kind of didn't believe it when someone first suggested it to me, because it seemed so surprising, but it's really true! You can actually make money sitting and playing music!

[This afternoon, Emil sounds quite excited, and maybe even a little proud of himself, which usually only happens when he's made an awful joke.]

Today I went by a place I like to go to sometimes, because I like to get biscotti when I can and the granny's really nice. I didn't realize until going a couple times that they have a piano there, but apparently people sit and play it once in a while, as long as they aren't too loud about it or anything. You know, like background music? Well, this time I asked Granny if I could use it, too... and she said it was okay, so I got to sit and play. It's been a while since I was able to, so I was really glad.

But when I was finished and went to leave, someone said, Wait, you forgot this, and he gave me a cup. Well, people had put money in the cup for me while I was playing. And it's a lot more than I thought anyone would want to give for something like this, too. Some of them asked me if I was peeking, but I promised I wasn't. I guess it was like a reward? It's funny, because music isn't a job, but they acted like it was. It's cool, though! I think I'll go back next week, too.

It feels like every day, this place gets a little less scary. And 'a little less' means it's still pretty big, but I'm glad, too. I'm glad I went out today. It feels like doing that once in a while is okay after all.

Um, well, a lot of the people I've talked to here have been encouraging to me, so I wanted to say thank you. It's like you've all been lending me a little of your courage. I'll return it if I can. So take care!

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Um, hello! I mean, 'good morning!' I wanted to say hi...

Oh, and a couple of other things, too. Well, I went out front a little bit ago. It was pretty nice! The weather here is a bit nippy, but... [He sighs, refreshed-sounding, and there's a little tapping noise like - like he might be patting his cheeks.] It feels good on my face. I should probably find a coat, though... Oh, anyway, while I was out, I found some birds, I think four of them, hopping around on their little bird feet. [He laughs.] At least, I thought they were birds, but while I was feeding them some soda crackers, this old lady came out nearby and said, "Don't feed those! They'll never leave!" [His imitation of the woman's voice is gravelly and probably awful.] I asked her, "Do you want them to leave?" and she said, "They're rats on wings!"

Wow. I didn't even know that rats could have wings. I think rats are okay, but I guess I can see she wouldn't want them around, and they're probably good enough at finding food on their own. Still, I was really surprised, rats on wings! There wasn't anything like that at home. So it really made me think...

I decided that I wish I could know about all these worlds. All these lands and cities, and birthplaces and homes. There are so many more than I ever thought I'd wonder about. My home is on a plain, with rocks and plants and I think trees, and some flowers, and a wide, wide sky overhead. There aren't any people around for a while; it's just my house, that's all. But this is such a big city, and I realized that a lot of you probably came from those, or came from places by the sea, or in deep forests or on high mountains. I thought that was amazing. My butler's read to me about places like this, but just because I tried to sniff the salt shaker doesn't mean I know what it's like to smell the sea air. [He's laughing again, a short sound with a lot of mirth.]

And I also know that some of you came from places that are very dirty or sad... Burned down places or places without plants. I mean, I don't know that for sure, but I bet it's true. Still, even a place like that... People are born there, so they're places full of life. Um, maybe I'm just getting a lot of perspective here or something! But there are a whole lot of lives and they're all crashing into each other here and now. Isn't that so weird? But cool!

I thought I was going to make a better point than this, but I didn't end up doing it. I guess the best thing I can say is a question:

If you don't mind, would you have a little bit of time to tell me a picture of a place you like? Thanks for listening!

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He— ...Hello? [This most hesitant of greetings comes from a young boy, from the sound of things. There's a sizeable pause before he says anything else, but no outside noises come through in the interim.]

I'm sorry - I hope this is working... I was told how to use this, but I can't see it to check for sure. I guess we'll see if I'm doing this right... Or, at least, you will. [Beat for comedic timing.

He continues on like he didn't just make a really awful joke, but his voice sounds a little more lighthearted, now, soft-spoken though he is.] Um, this place isn't anything like I'm used to. I was a little confused, because right when I came here, I could tell it was crowded, and I didn't expect that at all. But I talked to a Greeter! He was really nice, and he helped explain things to me. I don't think I've ever heard of Canada, let alone Siren's Port, but it's really something... isn't it?

Anyway... my name is Emil. The Greeter was kind enough to lead me to the building I'll be staying in, so I was able to settle in already. [That was a bit of an ordeal.] Even so, it's going to take a lot of getting used to. Normally, my butler helps me out... [With things like cooking, cleaning, and... getting dressed, because... eyes.] I - I guess I've got a lot of catching up to do. It's weird how you never fully realize how much you rely on someone until you have to start thinking how to get along without them, don't you think? Oh, but...! [That's the sound of someone recognizing they've gotten sidetracked and remembering to get back to the task at hand.] The Greeter explained a little bit of how things work, here, too. I'm going to need to earn money for food and clothing and other important things, aren't I? He said it might be best to ask, um, 'my fellow Newcomers.'

[A deep breath.]

So, I wanted to ask about - jobs, I guess. And what kinds of jobs people do, and offer, and what you need to be able to do them... I've never had a job. [He does sound a little sheepish.] Sebastian always takes care of everything, and if I'm not in my home, I don't get around very easily unless I'm with a friend. So I haven't developed very many skills... I mean, I can play piano, and I can, um... turn things into stone... [For the first time, his voice is a little bit distressed.] I don't think you can do those things for money, though.

Sorry, this is kind of troubling. Some guys offered me a money loan, but I was reluctant to take it since I was in a hurry to get inside. [Sensory overload. Going from recluse to smack dab in the middle of a city was pretty startling.] If there's anything I can do, I'll be glad to try it... I don't think Sebastian anticipated me being without him or my friends, or he'd have prepared me for this kind of thing. Just - if you have any suggestions, I'd be really grateful. Really, really grateful.

—Thank you very much. I really hope that thing was on this whole time.