Office Hours - We Could Be

[shieldof]

[Faith's door remains closed, the brass "PRIVATE" plaque silent and unyielding. Trying to force the door yields no results, but- she said you could contact her here, so just go ahead and knock. Worst case scenario, you're no worse off than before, right?]

((OOC: Please tag your top-levels with the appropriate week and day.))

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[shieldof]

It has just been myself and my god as long as I can recall, why?

[composalvation]

... I lived by myself for two years. I didn't think I felt anything about it at the time, but looking back on it now...

... It's. A yawning feeling, isn't it?

[shieldof]

I suppose if you are right I will know in time.

[It's a bit noncommittal.]

...If- you are still insistent upon offering your help to me, there is one thing that I believe may rather lie within your area of expertise.

[composalvation]

[That answer... isn't the most reassuring. But Kanade's stopped from dwelling on it too much by what else Faith says.]

...? What is it?

[shieldof]

Ah-

[She hesitates a little, cheeks a bit pink.]

Sir Kinger requested. A theme song. About the group gathered here. It seems it was something of a tradition in his circus.

[composalvation]

[Oh! Kanade perks up at that!]

I can try...! I don't have any of my equipment, so it might be a little hard, but... if it's something you want, Faith-san, I'll do my best.

[Ah...]

Does it need to be a secret? I can talk to Kinger-san alone about it, but... I'd like to include Mizuki too. She's a part of Niigo, and I don't want to leave her out of any kind of music I make here...

[shieldof]

I- don't think it's secret?

[Should this be a secret. Will other people knowing about it ruin things, or-]

Ah- regardless, yes, please include Lady Mizuki if you wish, I am not- I've no experience, musically. At all.

[composalvation]

Ah, I just don't want to ruin anything, that's all. I just wanted to be sure...

[... Oh. But...]

... Is music something you'd be interested in?

[shieldof]

[She thinks for a moment.]

I have never given thought to becoming a musician, if that is your meaning. But if you would accept the efforts of a complete novice, I suppose I could make an attempt.

[Likes: discovery]

[composalvation]

I've never really taught anyone anything before, and I mostly learned on my own from watching my dad... but if it's something you want to try out, I don't mind showing you.

[Assuming they can find something she can play in this place...]

[shieldof]

That would- be greatly appreciated, thank you.

[She's not sure what she expected to come from that request, but this feels a little beyond the initial scope.]

Sir Kinger seemed concerned about the, ah, number of necessary rhymes involved, and while I am confident I could find sufficient words for all those present, I rather suspect there is a good deal more to being a proper lyricist.

[composalvation]

[... Ah. Something shifts in Kanade's expression, at the mention of a lyricist.]

... Mmm, there is. I don't think I'm very good at writing lyrics for my music... that's why I originally teamed up with Mafuyu. The one I asked to check in on.

[Her gaze drops down to her hands, as she idly picks at one of her bitten-down nails.]

My music wouldn't be half of what it is without her lyrics. The right words... they can convey the rawest emotions, feel like your chest is being carved out...

[shieldof]

Your efforts combine into something beyond either of your individually.

[She nods.]

The right words, with the proper emotion and intent behind them, can change the world. More literally than perhaps you suspect.

[composalvation]

.... That's what I hope. I don't want to change the world itself, but... to help change others. To save them, with our music.

[She believes in that power of music. She always has. She just knows her music isn't god enough right now.]

[shieldof]

That's quite a noble goal. I must confess, my own interest in magic is largely academic before anything else.

[composalvation]

Really? So you want to know more about it because it's just... there?

[Makes sense, honestly.]

I understand. There's so much variety in all kinds of magic... I bet you can get lost for days studying just one kind.

[shieldof]

It's quite fascinating, yes. A well-cast spell can be like- a bit like a conversation with the universe at large, I suppose. Seeing the way everything is structured, for just an instant, and being invited to tinker a tiny bit.

[composalvation]

[... Watching Faith's expression as she talks about magic... Kanade wonders if that's what she looks like when she talks about music.]

What's your favorite kind of spell?

[So maybe... it'll be nice to just keep her talking.]

[shieldof]

Transmutation is most fascinating, it is something of a specialty. Conjuration calls to what is, necromancy to what was, divination to what will, illusion and enchantment to what is not-

[She runs a hand over her cup as she speaks, the geometric pattern running around its circumference changing from dark blue to a warm red under her touch.]

Transmutation asks and answers what could be.

[composalvation]

[Her head tilts to one side as Faith's magic works. It seems so simple, but... it's still impressive, to someone who can't do any kind of magic.]

So it's like... seeing potential and drawing it out?