[yohannes]

Not feeling like being indoors was something that occurred to yohannes very infrequently; he liked hanging around the house and liked hanging around his apartment or in his dorm. While he hadn’t met his roomie there yet he definitely got the vibes from their side of the room that they would get along really well. But air conditioning, low lights and a number of other things just felt wrong for some reason today. He wanted to be outdoors. Strumming his guitar to test out the various notes he noted a few of them needed tuning.

Humming to himself the mutant took a seat on a bench, watching some students and teachers pass him by while he worked tuning his guitar. It was a gorgeous day outside; some cloud cover and it was a nice temp that he could get behind. That sort of crisp day that you didn’t want to spend indoors. Given that he was on campus and needed to be dressed to a certain fashion he kept to his usual attire. A set of cargo pants that tapered out just before his ankles, a set of sandals and a sleeveless t-shirt that didn’t quite come down to his belt line.

He certainly would look out of place to some but to others he was just enjoying his day off from studies, moving or the like. With his guitar tuned over the course of about ten minutes he’d start strumming, finding a rhythm and sticking with it. It was something that he came across while perusing through whotube and soundloud. It quickly became one of his favorite songs; even if it was a little loaded with emotion. Something that would translate strangely to just guitar but he made due.

So Damn Beautiful

It was a gentle song, the lyrics were certainly something else. Some missed notes, some fudging of the lyrics. But he was having a good time with it. He wasn’t a master by any degree but the vibes were there and the few students that passed him by gave him quizzical looks. An hour, then maybe two, more and more practice, he eased into several different variations of the song. Though he kept stumbling around the mid point and tried to start over again.

Taking it slow, enjoying his time. The person that he was thinking of would no doubt enjoy this song when he managed to get it right. It wasn’t his magnum opus but damn would she have a good time hearing it he felt.

[Shion Utsui]

終ノ空 The noise of lethargic purring got louder as feet and insectoid legs carried the animal down the pavement. Shion was regularly seen around campus. Taking walks and simply exploring the sprawling complex was still a hobby of his even after a month, as the installations were so massive that only a fraction of it could be explored with what few hours of free time he had each day. But despite those short hours, it felt like a wonderful everyday when he explored. "What's that song?" Yohannes would hear a voice inviting him to answer, the visage of a youth covered in bandages becoming clear on the seat next to him. His head, arm, and left leg were all wrapped up due to the events of prior fights and the elemental incident. But despite that, there was a smile to be seen on his face. As if nothing was wrong. On his lap was a black cat. One who looked very old and venerable- her long whiskers stretching down like a Fu Manchu moustache. The skin was loose and flabby, and the eyes appeared to be closed. "Mrrrr-" Fondue both meowed and purred softly, sniffing with their black nose towards the edge of Yohannes' guitar. And just out of sight was Toto, simply resting at Shion's feet like a doll. Motionless, staring into nothing as if nothing in the world could bother them. yohannes

MADE BY NIGHTBLOOM

[yohannes]

Getting the right rhythm was important, the right notes. There was a mix of missed notes and words that he’d have to get over and get together. But it was whole enough to where he was able to paint a picture of the song that he was trying to sing. Eventually however he heard someone speak up; one ear flick and then two followed suit and he’d crack an eye open to see that there was a fairly heavily bandaged figure that had taken a seat next to him.

”Oh this? It’s called ‘So Damn Beautiful’. Though I’m missing a few parts still.”

Yohannes let out an amused chuckle, showing that yeah he was missing those notes but to be honest he was pretty happy that he picked up enough of the song that the tune was just about there. Though frankly he was still wondering why he couldn’t quite get it. Maybe it was because he needed to focus on the words first or the tune… or maybe he needed a different instrument? He remembered it being pretty heavy in piano and drums. Wasn’t exactly the sort of thing you’d use a guitar for at first right?

He’d cock his head slightly to one side, wondering if the bandages were from something recent or if it was something that was long standing. The smile that was underneath it all painted a pretty cheerful picture at least and he’d have to figure that they were probably on the mend. The black cat that was on their lap sniffed at his guitar, he’d let them as he wasn’t really worried about what a cat could do to his guitar.

”Names Yohannes. Yours?”

He’d give a few testing strokes on his guitar, playing a little bit of the tune again. Followed by a small segment of the song; nothing too over the top since he was pretty all right with the opening segment. It was the stuff near the middle that he was fumbling. Maybe he needed to get back home and swap out instruments…