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[schmisse]

Hello. My name is Weiss Schnee.

[ This is how she usually starts her video posts. Best to introduce herself to everyone first, after all! ]

My sister, Winter Schnee, isn't in Lunatia anymore. It's been a few days since, and for those who know her or are... [ A short pause. She's not quite sure if she should say the next word, so when she does, it's accompanied with a very unsure expression and airquotes. ] "friends", the Moon Knights and Lunar Scientia believe that it's because she couldn't produce enough Chroma.

I won't go into the details of the situation of Atlas, our Kingdom, but Winter has been working hard ever since she joined the military. It was nice to see her get to know people here, since she doesn't spend the little free time she has with other people. I'll probably get slapped in the head for saying this, but Winter's not here! So... thanks for keeping Winter company here.

... [ She looks to the side. That was awkward, having to thank a population for being her sister's friend. But she's sure Winter would have done the same for her. While she's here, though, and because she doesn't want to end on an awkward note, she figures out something else to say. ] Oh, and... I suppose since I'm already here—

I'd like to learn how to write songs. Lyrics, specifically. What are some of your favourite lyrics from songs you're fond of? Maybe then I can get some inspiration.

Anyway, that's it. Thank you for your time.

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[schmisse]

Well, that's what they always say. It's never been proven, though.

[ The scientists can say that, but they're not really sure, themselves. It doesn't make sense to her, really. ]

Oh! Do you have a birdbox? You could record songs off of it using your device.

[prodigalmess]

[ Kind of sounds like it has been proven, unless... ]

Do you not believe that's the reason she disappeared?

[ He shakes his head. ]

I don't have one, though I do have a record player that came here with me along with a few records. I can make some recordings of that for you.

[schmisse]

That's what the Moon Knights said when I disappeared for a few days, too. But I generate enough Chroma. It all feels like a lie to me.

[ But she can't really blame them. It's not like they have much information to go off of. ]

Would that be okay? I mean, would it take too much of your time?

[prodigalmess]

It's curious is all. I'm not sure if you know your sister's... habits regarding that or not. Have other people disappeared for other reasons?

[ He knows that people leave this place, and he kind of agrees that it can't all be Chroma-related, based on the people he's thinking of. ]

Oh, no, it wouldn't be a problem at all. Let me find a few good ones and I can send them to you.

[schmisse]

Yes. I'm fairly certain that that's the same reason they give for the disappearance of most people.

[ Which is why it's unbelievable! But what can you do when the world doesn't know much either... ]

And thank you! I'm actually a little excited now.

[prodigalmess]

That's... interesting. [ He's going to file that away for now... something for him to look into when he has a bit of free time. ]

Great. Give me a little while and I'll send you some files.

[ He comes back later with this. ]

SomeoneToWatchOverMe.mp4

The singer is Ella Fitzgerald, arguably one of the finest vocalists to ever live. The song was written by the Gershwins, who wrote what are widely considered to be classic songs in my time. I think what I love about this type of music is that it's simple, at least lyrically. Lyrics shouldn't be convoluted when they tell a story.

[schmisse]

[ She actually plays it, volume soft, while keeping the video on. It sounds so beautiful already, even right at the start. And then the artist begins to sing, and... ]

Oh... she has a lovely voice. It's so soothing!

[prodigalmess]

Right? [ He grins. ] Her voice is... unreal. She makes it sound so effortless. Just perfection.

[schmisse]

She must be really famous, where you're from.

[ Man, she wants to know more about this lady now! ]

Does she sing a lot of love songs?

[prodigalmess]

She was hugely popular. And yes, she does. I can send you another one if you'd like.

[schmisse]

Was? Oh— you mean...

[ Ah! That's sad, but it's not something Weiss is going to sulk about. ]

I'd love to hear more, really.