78th Draw = Sunshine, Lollipops and... Rocket Launchers? [Open Action/Voice]

[selphie_t]

[Action for at the Schoolhouse!

Oh look fellow classmates, it's a chilly December morning and it's a little bit after classes have started and here comes Selphie barrelling down the pathway in vain to make it to classes on time. Honestly, the perky brunette is surprised she hasn't been given detention for the rest of her life because of it. Of course, if you ask her why she's late dear teacher, dear teacher, she just might flush a bright shade and stutter out something about oversleeping for the umpteenth time.

After school it's off to the Battle Dome for some training!

Action around Cloud Nine/Seventh Heaven

The person playing the piano isn't the best player in the world but she's a lot better than she used to be. One thing about being Frederic Chopin's student in piano was that you were guaranteed an excellent, patient teacher. At any rate, Selphie's had permission from Ginia for quite some time to use the piano in Cloud Nine for practicing purposes. Her school bag, nunchaku and training gear are on the floor by the bench of the piano in the club. She warms up with a Minuet in G Major by Haydn before moving onto something a bit more festive in the form of Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy by Tchaikovsky. She'd found the piece in a book in the library and had spent quite a number of hours meticulously transcribing every little note, accidental and nuance of the iconic piece. She hasn't quite mastered Andante non troppo so it sounds choppy to say the least as she frowns at the sheet of music in front of her.

She'll be playing various little songs that she's learned for a good hour or so before packing up her belongings, closing the piano and leaving the night club. First she'll stop in to say to the guys in Seventh Heaven because she spends enough time lately to be known on a first name basis.

Afterwards, it's off to home for the day unless someone happens to stop her along the way. She'll be chipper as ever for many reasons but the cloud of gloom that hangs over the village some days doesn't seem to bother her in the least. She's Selphie for a reason.

Later in the evening, after she's settled down in her favourite chair with a cup of hot chocolate (not the Victorian variety but just as good) she opens her journal to finally deliver some news that she should've said quite some ago but she had to take the time to work it through with herself first.]

I don't think many of you got to know them this time around but Squall, Irvine and Rinoa have been sent home again. It was nice to see them again and if the Malnosso even think of bringing any of them back a third time, I'm blowing them all up to smithereens!

[And this citizens of Luceti is why you should never let Selphie have anything that explodes.]

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[outwalks.livejournal.com]

[ There's something in this reaction that's almost like gravity. From the first floor in Seventh Heaven, Allen's head comes up as a handful of notes filter from Cloud Nine. He tenses a little, reflex—gets up, leaving his bowl unfinished, follows the sound upstairs like a minnow on a hook. He stops short only as the piano comes into view and he sees that it's occupied—that he knows the figure at the bench, that this isn't a dream. He's the one awake, for once. It's right; it's all right.

She doesn't seem in a hurry to go anywhere, so Allen holds back—waits until she's hit a lull, of course, before speaking. ]

I didn't know you played.

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[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

[She was just about to begin working on chromatic scales when Allen's floated over to her ears. Looking over, she smiles warmly as she waves at him to come over.]

I've only been taking lessons since the summer.

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[outwalks.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't have guessed. [ as directed, he approaches, all smiles and rue. ] They sounded much more complicated.

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[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

Really? You think so? [Has she been getting better then?]

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[soulboundhunter.livejournal.com]

[Still exploring this new place, Arianthe will eventually hear the music and follow it to its source. She does hesitate at the door; even on her own world, there are some places that would not take kindly to her constant companion entering with her. But when on one (so far) objects to the giant cat at her side, the young elf makes her way in and up the stairs to the source of music.

She's never seen a piano before, and at first, it's odd shape, somewhat like a harp laid on it's side, gives her pause.

Elder, having no care what the instrument it, simply grumbles under his breath, nudging his partner's hand while she watches the girl play.]

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[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

[When Arianthe enters the club, she'll find Selphie playing one of the first pieces she learned with confidence. Minuet in F Major by Mozart is a light little dance that won't like please a cat in the least but there's a pleased smile on her face before moving on to play Bourrée in D Minor by Graupner.

She'll stop in a few minutes time to stretch out her fingers when she catches a glimpse of Arianthe and her companion out of the corner of her eye. Looking over, Selphie smiles at the duo.]

Hey there!

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[justicereigns]

Does that mean you're mad they were sent home after seeing them, or just that they were brought here at all, or not?

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[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

I'm not mad they were sent home but I was sad to see them go. I just don't want them being brought back here again.

[voice]

[justicereigns]

Understood. You're a nicer woman than I am.

[voice]

[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

Gimme a rocket launcher and I might change your tune though.

[voice]

[justicereigns]

[Cough.] I'm pretty sure that's not good incentive.

[voice]

[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

So am I gonna get one?

[FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THINGS HOLY SAY NO!]

[voice]

[justicereigns]

Like hell.

Not from me anyway kiddo. I think I'd actually rather go to a party than that. [... Wait what? Oops!]

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[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

Come on!

Boo! Oh? [Her voice takes on a sly tone.] Is that so?

[voice]

[justicereigns]

No way.

Hn... [Realizes his error.] You're not planning anything are you?

[voice]

[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

Pretty please?

[TOO LATE SMOKER.] Not at the moment but I could be.

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[odastillhatesme.livejournal.com]

[It's the afternoon rush hour when Selphie swings down to the restaurant section of the building, so forgive him, Sanji's mellorine sensors are put aside until he has a moment to breathe. Eventually though, he'll catch sight of her if she doesn't approach first, greeting her with the usual enthusiasm. Yay lady]

Selphie-chwaaaaan~!! How may I serve you today~?

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[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

[Sanji's enthusiasm is gladly returned with Selphie's own as she makes her way to the counter with a bright smile on her face.]

Hot chocolate please!

[Action] I have the perfect icon for this now

[odastillhatesme.livejournal.com]

Right away! [It won't take anything but three minutes, tops, and when Sanji returns, he places the festive-colored cup in front of her. Hopes she likes whipped cream - there's plenty to be had]

Anything else?

[Action] I have heart hands for you! :)

[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

[Selphie pulls the mug closer as she puts a mouthful of whipped cream into her mouth and grins. Yes, Sanji, there's also whipped cream on her nose in case you need a good natured laugh.]

I'm good, thanks!

[Action] /o/

[odastillhatesme.livejournal.com]

[F-FFFFFF. He doesn't laugh, but he does nearly smirk, and politely gestures to his own nose so she'll get the hint]

In that case, would Selphie-chan mind some company for a bit?

[Action] /o/

[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

[Selphie blinks a couple times before poking the end of her nose and seeing whipped cream on her finger.]

I'd love some a company and a napkin, please.

[Action] /o/

[odastillhatesme.livejournal.com]

[And suddenly - napkin! Which he swiped from underneath the counter.]

I think I can manage that~!

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[boomchucka.livejournal.com]

[Which Selphie accepts happily and wipes the cream off her nose.]

Thank you! Did I get it all?

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[odastillhatesme.livejournal.com]

Yes~!! And now Selphie-chwan's beauty knows no bounds!