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[persistentsong]

Who: Ranka and whoever she runs into!
What: Exploring and maybe doing some singing on request!
When: Monday
Where: Various places
Rating: PG or so? I doubt anything really weird is going to happen, lol.




It hadn't been that long since Ranka had started to explore more and more. Even with making friends, she hadn't really done much even if she had wanted to. Everyone had their own people to take care of, and she understood that. She had heard that Sheryl had been there, but she had never found her, however that hadn't meant she'd never been there. It had been a major let down though, especially after everything that had happened back home.

Smoothing her hands over her skirt, she hummed to herself as she walked along. The longer she walked, the louder her humming got until she started to sing quietly to herself. The song was one she had sung a lot. Aimo was a song she knew that had more importance now than ever. It was something she cherished, and while others wouldn't understand it. She did and that was more than enough.

Being a performer she was still shyer about belting things out. After all things were still fresh to her.

Stopping to take in a breath, she paused stopping mid song to stare at some of the colorless scenery. "How sad..."

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[utenamobile]

[Utena was also wandering around until she had overhead Ranka's singing. She takes a moment to bring the music in before coming up to her with a wave.]

Um, hey! Why did you stop? That was a nice song you were singing there.

[persistentsong]

[Blinking, Ranka turned with a start looking over her shoulder at Utena. The pink hair, and the forward nature made her smile as she turned to face Utena. The idol smoothed her skirt out, one of her hands touching her stomach as she listened.]

Ah! I was just looking around, and I guess when I saw how things were here, it just made me stop for a moment.

I didn't realize anyone was listening to me. I hope I wasn't bothering you.

[utenamobile]

I don't think a cute girl like you would be bothering anyone. I gotta admit that the silence was getting to me until I heard you sing. [Have a smile, Ranka. She wondered on how old she was... Utena assumed that she was probably around her age or even younger.]

Although... I don't think I've ever heard of a song like that before.

[persistentsong]

Mm, it's a pretty song. Something I learned when I was little, and used to sing for my mother and big brother.

[She takes a few steps forward to properly meet Utena. She's curious about the other and she clasps her hands behind her back leaning forward as she studies her for a second. Her smile gets bigger as she leans back and bows her head politely.]

Thank you, I've really missed singing, and I feel out of practice. I'm Ranka Lee, what's your name?

[designerchild]

It is, isn't it.

[ Seated a few feet away on a bench, Jr. follows Ranka's gaze, studying the scenery blandly. Sighing quietly, he stands and rolls his shoulders, stretching. ]

No reason to stop singing though. It was awfully pretty.

[persistentsong]

[Startled, Jr. is treated to the sight of her hair sticking straight out. She turns, her hair settling as she recognizes the voice, her eyes softening. It was the person she had met on her last post.]

Ah, thanks. I guess I did say I'd sing a song for you in return for you playing the harmonica. Though, I guess I wasn't really expecting to give you my thanks like this.

[designerchild]

[ Laughing, he plants his hands on his hips and then shrugs dismissively. ]

I would have told you earlier that no thanks would be necessary, but having heard you sing, I'd be eating my words right now, heh. Where'd you pick up that song?

[persistentsong]

[She moves over and steps beside him, as she listens to him for a moment. Clasping her hands behind her back she leans back and looks up.]

It's a very special song for an alien race to come together to find their mates. At least that's what I remember now, before I just knew the song and sang it.

[bloodypocket]

Is this perhaps your attempt to better the city's situation? [Eyes had happened to be nearby when he first heard her singing, and remembering the subject of their conversation he could only assume that this was related.]

[persistentsong]

Ah!

[Turning sharply she hears a familiar voice, her hair moving up at the recognition and at her surprise. Ranka stares at Eyes, and then smiles after a moment.]

No, I guess I just got carried away. I tend to do things without thinking sometimes.

[bloodypocket]

You need to exercise more caution if you are in the habit of doing that. [He still doesn't trust this city or its inhabitants to not become hostile, and whether it was true or not Ranka seemed too easy to take advantage of.]

For how long have you been wandering?

[persistentsong]

[She's tougher than she looks, but because he's chastising her, she looks down a little bit.]

You're right, I'm sorry. I'll try to be more careful.

[When asked how long she had been wandering, Ranka thought about it for a while and shook her head as she hid her hands behind her back.]

Not really sure, there are so many things to see that it's easy to lose track of time.

[jumpsfirst]

Zephyr had been exploring when he had heard some singing, and after shrugging and trying to keep on going his merry way, he opted instead of check it out. After a little following, he stumbled onto the girl from his first post, talking about helping and strength and all that junk.

"So throw a bucket of paint on it or something." He decided, what the hell, and shuffled over towards her a little, looking at it.

[persistentsong]

Turning around to look towards Zephyr she smiled sadly, if only it were that easy. After all, they were there to forge connections, and to be there to help out. People like Zephyr really puzzled her, if it meant that getting out earlier was helped by doing what they wanted, was that so bad? Instead of making a big deal about his attitude, she however smiled gently and turned to look at the same scenery, "This place needs help, and I don't think one person can do it alone."

Lifting herself onto her tippy toes, Ranka clasped her hands behind her back, her eyes shutting for a moment. How would she approach this person?

"So, are you getting along okay?"

[jumpsfirst]

He figured it probably would have been easier just to keep on going after following the singing back to her. Easier in a lot of ways. But this was his first time actually seeing what they were called here to fix. It was discomforting to say the least.

He had said all he cared to say on helping and their roles in it. And while the initial rage at being torn away from Leanne, from Vashyron...from being thrust into another game by the Gods, while that rage had subsided, he was not without bitterness towards people that truly cared to play along with this game.

"Could be better, could be worse I guess." He offered, shrugging as he took a few more steps towards where things turned lifeless, looking it over.

[persistentsong]

Taking a step beside him she watched him from the side. He didn't seem as mean or as selfish as he had first come off, if anything studying him in person the idol had a better idea of his stature and of several other things. She wasn't the type to read people well, but she could tell at least by the way he kept himself that his mind was somewhere else.

Just like hers tended to be. Ranka turned to study the scenery herself, and she felt a little crestfallen as she sighed. Instead of letting herself become pessimistic she motioned towards the colorless places.

"What do you think this place is like with color. I bet it'll bet it'll be beautiful."

[verifies]

[ souji had found himself drawn to the singing, especially since there had been something familiar about the voice behind it. he recognized ranka when he spotted her, although he didn't want to disturb her from continuing her singing. though it wasn't long before she stopped regardless.

he followed her gaze, nodding in agreement as he realized what she meant. ]

It is pretty dreary, isn't it?

[persistentsong]

[The voice that surprised her, was one she definitely knew. Turning her eyes widened and her face light up. It was fun getting to run into everyone today, and there he was. She moved over towards him.]

Hey...

[Stopping to look around them once again, her smile fell a little as she nodded.]

It's hard to see it like this. I really want to help.

[verifies]

I'm sure we will.

[ he pauses, noticing the drop in her expression. it's understandable, though at the same time it's still a bit tough to see her so disheartened. ]

But since everything is dark... you should be bright to balance it out.

[ he does his best to smile himself though... he's clearly trying to hard as his expression looks quite forced. ]

[persistentsong]

[She knows. It's hard to be excited or happy when things look so lifeless, but she appreciates the effort, and after a moment of hesitation she gives him a bright smile.]

That doesn't mean I have to be bright on my own. Everyone is bright in their own way.

[Turning away, Ranka looks around them and she nods with a sort of finality. It doesn't take her long to face him again as she smiles. This isn't going to defeat her good attitude about trying to help!]

Even by running into each other, every little bit helps. Right?

[departing]

[Shu was walked around spacing out. Thinking about a lot of things when a voice suddenly caught his attention.

He heard a song he's never heard before but he thought it was beautiful in a strange way. Shu felt concerned for Ranka's well being so he decided to adress the other female.]

Sad? What is?

[persistentsong]

[Startling, she turned to face Shu, her smile instantly brightening.]

It's a song from home. How are you doing Shu?

[Moving towards him, she grabbed one of his hands squeezing it as she stepped back and let their hands fall apart.]

Ah, sorry. I was excited to see someone a little more familiar.

[departing]

I really liked your singing. It moved me. Does that song have a name?

I'm doing okay, Ranka.

[He's being less formal with her now. Formalities have been abandoned.

Ranka's smile sort of makes him feel happy too. ]

Mhmm. The same goes for me as well.

How have you been doing?

[He still feels kind of bad because they couldn't find her brother.

At least Ranka's safe still.]

[persistentsong]

[When she had realized her brother hadn't been there, it had been nice that she had someone like Shu around. A small smile touches her lips as he asks about her well being and she looks down at her hands, her cheeks flushing.]

I'm okay. Thank you for asking.

[Almost as if she was afraid he would think she ignored his first question her eyes popped up and caught his attention.]

The song is Aimo! It's a song from back home.

[selphie_t]

[Selphie was within earshot of the song as she wandered over to Ranka with a warm smile on her face.]

Maybe more songs like that one will help bring a little bit of it back. Music is important at times like these.