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Lucas ([personal profile] a_gentle_boy) wrote2010-07-23 12:06 am

Fourteenth PSI

[It is time to sum up what Lucas has been doing all summer.  This is the culmination of hours of hard work and dedication.  This is the pinnacle of success for the boy who has been deprived of a normal childhood.  It is also the first time the player has tried a post of this sort.

Four scenarios will be presented.  One is welcome to respond to as many of them as one wishes.  Numbering the initial comment may be helpful.
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First Scenario:
[It is a peaceful day in Mayfield.  But what is that horrific racket?  As the alarm rings insistently, smoke pours out an open window accompanied shortly after by its source, a flaming brick of some sort that unfortunately lands in a rosebush and immediately sets it on fire.  Closer inspection would reveal that this was once formerly a cakepan.  Closer inspection is, however, impossible due to the fact that a coughing, choking Lucas covered in soot has just run out the front door and is now blasting the burning bush with the hose.  He does not look pleased.]

Second Scenario:
[It is a peaceful day in Mayfield.  But what is that horrific racket?  Again?  In the park, birds, humans, and anything with ears quietly begin to edge away from the child ostensibly playing a recorder on a bench.  In actuality, he is managing to hit a note that has never been recorded before in the history of mankind.  This is a great achievement and is followed shortly after by the world record of 'most incorrect notes played simultaneously on one instrument'. 

After about twenty minutes of this, Lucas sighs and places the instrument on the bench beside him.  He does not look pleased.]

Third Scenario:
[It is a peaceful day in Mayfield.  It is difficult to make a horrific racket while drawing, so the town is spared, for now.  He is again in the park, but this time, stares intensely at anyone who happens by.  Those who come up from behind may notice that his artwork is . . . Well, actually, it's not terrible.  He doesn't seem too pleased with himself, though, and there is soon a large pile of crumpled paper around him.]

Fourth Scenario:
[It is not a very peaceful day in Mayfield.  There is a boy in the middle of his yard yelling, screaming, and performing the most bizarre form of martial arts ever invented.  It seems, somehow, to involve a lot of kicking and a lot of . . . yo-yo tricks.  Walk the Dog leaves a trail of burning grass, Around the World breaks off a tree branch with concussive force, and the Forward Pass is . . . actually headed straight at your face.  Whoops.]

[identity profile] a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com 2010-07-23 03:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[Er. That's alright, since Lucas and his player had conveniently forgotten as well. Blame it on the stress of living in Mayfield.]

I should see if I can get anyone who knows anything about this stuff to teach me, too.

I'm Lucas, by the way. It's nice to meet you.

[identity profile] dodo-master.livejournal.com 2010-07-23 04:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[No worries. They never formally introduced themselves anyway! Your voice'd be familiar to Cynric though, so he'd give you a curious look before introducing himself.]

I'm sure there are other musician in town. Like the man who plays that terrible trumpet music!

Likewise! I'm Cyrnic. And this here is Hephestus.



[identity profile] a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com 2010-07-24 01:02 am (UTC)(link)
Trumpet . . . ? Sorry, I don't think I know who that is.

. . . Would you like to hear a song? I think I've got one down, at least.

[identity profile] dodo-master.livejournal.com 2010-07-24 02:55 am (UTC)(link)
A trumpet? Really? Brass instrument. Very loud.

Oh, that would be great, yes!

[identity profile] a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com 2010-07-24 06:22 am (UTC)(link)
OK.

[Lucas picks the recorder back up and waits a few moments with his eyebrows furrowed. After a little bit, he begins to blow. It is 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star'. At least, it ought to be. It resembles a funeral dirge instead for some odd reason.]

[identity profile] dodo-master.livejournal.com 2010-07-25 02:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[Cynric listens, arms crossed, nodding while you play. Once you finish:]

Well, that was better. There was a song in there somewhere. But it sounded positively morose! Confidence, my boy! Have some and it will be reflected in your music. Don't let the instrument intimidate you!

[identity profile] a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com 2010-07-26 04:06 am (UTC)(link)
W-What, really? I thought I had it down pretty well . . . Anyway, I guess I should just go and see if I can try something else.

[identity profile] dodo-master.livejournal.com 2010-07-26 12:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Not bad for a beginner I suppose. Just stick with it!