interstellar5555 | I know, won't forget

Who: Genos and YOU
What: Dealing with Cyborg eyes!
When: December 6, all day
Where: MANTICORE's penthouse, Pride HQ, various bars
Warnings: Foul language?

>MANTICORE penthouse, 8 am

[Genos has always woken up early. He's not sure why exactly he does, but changing a sleep schedule is a tricky business.

So he wakes up, pads his way over to a bathroom and catches his reflection in the mirror. His eyes are completely different, gold irises instead of blue, and completely black sclera.

Are they glowing?]

WHAT THE FUCK?!

>Pride HQ, 4 PM

[Eventually he calms down. Eventually he just doesn't want to be in their penthouse. So he grabs a pair of sunglasses and pushes them on.

Except they don't exactly block out the glow of his eyes.

He grits his teeth and just shoves past whoever's in the way of him and getting out of the building.]

Sorry.

[He sounds more distracted and distressed than sorry.]

>Various bars, throughout the night

[He makes it out onto the streets and he starts hitting up bars. Alcohol does nothing for him, but being out of HQ is comforting.

Except he keeps getting pictures taken, and on any other day he'd be willing to pose for them. But today has been stressful and all he wants is some time alone, which is why he keeps hopping from bar to bar.

And it's dark enough now that the sunglasses look stupid, but if he takes them off he'll have to explain the bright glow of them- which is only barely masked by the glasses in the first place.]

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[such high praise coming from a rival! she clutches her music to her, feeling her heart beat a bit faster. dammit, Genos]

H-Hopefully I'll get a chance! I was going to talk to my manager about using some of these in our music. But I don't know if they'd all be right for the band.

[~~Don't do this to yourself Maki.~~

He'll smile, and pat her shoulder.]

Even if they say no, I'd like to hear it anyway. Might be fun to sing some of it with you.

[the wheels in her head are turning... turning...]

Well... I have a few minutes before I have to meet with miss Lam. I could play some stuff for you now, if you want.

You've got your flute with you?

As long as it won't make you late.

[It... can't be that bad to take a small detour.]

[Molly shakes her head. her first instinct is to reach for Genos' hand to pull him along, but she thinks better of it]

We won't be late! There's a piano in one of the studios here we can duck into. [she really didn't need an instrument to accompany her, but one would certainly add some oomph to their jam session]

I didn't know you played the piano too. What talented fingers you've got.

[He saunters along, letting her lead.]

[for some reason, those words cause her cheeks to burn red. perhaps, somewhere deep inside, she understands the implications of what's being said, but she chooses to ignore them]

I actually learned the piano first, when I was younger. I've only been playing the flute for about five years, or so.

[the room is not even that far away. and, what luck! it's actually vacant! Molly breathes a small sigh of relief before opening the door and leading Genos in]

[He's amused, or at least he seems like he is- that's nothing new.

Not that he really meant to come onto her like that, but he can't take it back now.]

Impressive! I've only figured out the guitar and my voice, but it worked out well, right?

[On the rare occasions their songs didn't call for screaming, Genos's voice is actually pretty clear.]

[once they are both inside, Molly shuts the door. the room is soundproof, so they can be as loud as they want. she takes a seat at the piano, splays out her music]

I think so. You're here, right? [she beams at him, canting her head slightly]

Yes, and so are you.

[They're just as talented and just as meant to be here.

He'll stand at her side and push his glasses up. Oh boy, sight reading.]

[sight reading with sunglasses on... which seems a little weird, but Molly's not going to judge. she's just excited to be singing with Genos.

...stop fluttering and concentrate, Mol. she clears her throat before she starts on the piano]

I say, "Hey, hey, hey! Start! Dash!"
Hey, hey, hey! Start! Dash!

[her voice is rich and soft, a little nervous sounding at first]

When they start out, newborn baby birds are
Struggling to make it into the sky
But their wings will become so big, they will soar
So high

When we start out, we're the same as they are
Never give up because your day will come
Night fades into day, can you hear it too?
Beginning beats of a drum

Tomorrow will always change
Hope and love will always change
Grab the brilliant light inside
Transform into a brand new you
START!!

[as she continues on, her voice becomes more confident]

Through sorrow, through pain, through the dead of night
I see your bright light shining through your tears
With your blazing heart growing wings to fly
You carve a future for yourself

The sorrow, the pain, and the dead of night
I know you're able to cut through your fears
I am sure (I am sure)
Your power (your dreams)
And your love (right now)
Can get your future moving
I believe in you, so you should start

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Edited 2015-12-07 09:19 (UTC)

[Genos' voice is softer and considerably more melodic than it would be when he's performing for MANTICORE.]

The sorrow, the pain, and the dead of night
I know you're able to cut through your fears
I am sure (I am sure)
Your power (your dreams)
And your love (right now)
Can get your future moving
I believe in you, so you should start...

It's a sweet song.

[Molly is all but soaring on wings of her own when Genos joins in with her on the chorus. the song was... kind of silly... the words were so bright and peppy, like a lot of System Crash's songs]

I'm still working out the kinks with the lyrics. [she drops her hands into her lap, smiling up at Genos] I want to make them sound more natural. But the tune... It came into my head first, and I haven't been able to stop it from playing.

Hmm... The tune is definitely catchy. What do you think would it them sound natural?

[When it comes to electropop, he's pretty sure bright and peppy is the way to go.]

I'm not sure, really. It's kind of hard, because the tune sounds like it wants to be so much more, but trying to cram lyrics into it doesn't make it sound as smooth. [she twirls a lock of hair in thought] I dunno. I'll keep playing with it.

Maybe you need more vocalists.

[He's kidding.]

You'll figure it out in time. [But he's not great on the pop aspect, so he's probably not the best to consult.]

More vocalists. [Molly thinks about it. huh, why does the number nine pop up into her head again? it's been doing that a lot lately] Maybe...

[she takes a quick glance at her watch just as her head starts to throb dully. another headache coming on, and she has to meet with her manager] Well, I should go. Miss Lam might be mad if I'm late.

Good luck, Molly.

[He'll open the door for her.]

[she gathers up her music and then gets to her feet, nodding when she passes Genos]

Thanks for jamming with me. [you filled me with confidence, she wants to say, but can't find the words] Have a good evening!

Anytime.

[He sounds like he means it.] You too.

[and Molly's heart flutters more. even if Genos didn't like her back, he was still really sweet. and that makes her happy.

ah, whoops! she was too busy smiling at him that she bumped into someone! okay, facing the right way this time, and off she goes up the stairs]

I know, won't forget

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