video, un: angel

[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.

Comments

text; username: inaban

[dereban]

Ah, I met her once a pretty long time ago and vaguely remember her mentioning a sister that was here. I hope that she's safe back home.

[That's all she can say on that front, so she immediately switches to the next topic.]

I don't think the lyrics from some of the songs I have work as well in the language of this world, but:

From the night that returns west
I receive the hesitation and uneasiness you left me
When we touch, the melted ice
Quenches my thirst and wets my dry heart

The sky at dawn is almost dazzling
I wonder if there's a world really that important to me?
I wonder if this pain
Can make me think it's natural to have a place to belong

...is part of one of my favorite songs, personally. It might be better to hear the song instead of just seeing just the lyrics, though.

video; un: 7😆H!TA1

[arf]

Sorry about your sis, Weiss-chan. Ban-chan disappeared too a little bit ago... though I guess he wasn't my brother, so it's not like it's the same... still, sorry.

[ Deep breath. He's got to be positive! ]

Hm... do you like rock? I could teach you some head-banging concert calls!

text; un: midorima6

[accurately]

If you mention it to Takao, I'm sure he'll take you to karaoke to find plenty of inspiration.

[ He doesn't want to invite her himself because he's never been in a position like this before. Going from intimate to just friends... it's better to just not deal with it and have Takao take her out, then Takao can drag him with if she doesn't mind. And he wants to go somewhere with her so she doesn't have to be alone after losing her sister, but he's awkward... so this works. It's convoluted, but it avoids him having to deal with it himself. ]

[schmisse]

The last thing she did before arriving here was fight a wanted criminal, and she was injured for it. That's not the last fight she'll participate in, however.

[ Sorry, Weiss just had to... insert that bit there. ]

Are these lyrics translated, then? I never really considered how people here speak all sorts of languages since we all understand each other.

I'd love to hear the song, although I'm not sure if it's possible. Do you have a birdbox? You could record it and send the audio, if that's not a hassle.

[schmisse]

People come and go, don't they? I was worried when Winter disappeared once, but she came back a few days later. I don't think she'll be back again any time soon.

[ Not exactly a positive response, but not a negative one, either! ]

Concert... calls?

[ Rock is OK, she guesses? She's only ever tried singing rock once! ]

[schmisse]

We'll just gossip about you if you leave the two of us alone. I hope you know that.

[ Nah, they won't. Weiss knows Midorima values his privacy, and Takao's a good guy. Though maybe they'd talk about Midorima for a bit and share laughs a little before moving onto actual karaoke. ]

video; un: shroominggrove1

[eyesofthegrave]

[ The very skinny, very pink person that responds to her video has a very apologetic look on his expression. If there is one thing Caduceus knows about, it's loss. ]

Hey, I eh, I never knew your sister but I'm sorry she's gone. She sounds like a wonderful person, helping out your country like that. I'm glad the friends she did make here got to know her at least.

[ As for the song part of her broadcast...]

I know a lot of songs, unfortunately, not a lot of them have lyrics. But hey, I could always speak to the birds for you? They always sing such pretty songs, maybe their words are what you're looking for?

Or even maybe even the Crickets and Cicadas too? I love listening to them sing in the evenings.

video; un: sherlockfreud

[prodigalmess]

[ Malcolm's brow is furrowed. ]

I'm sorry to hear that. I didn't know that people could leave because of that.

[ Maybe 'died' is the better word, but he's not going to say that to her. Regardless, it's a stark reminder that he has to keep up his Chroma levels. ]

Um. My favorite songs are jazz standards. I'm not sure if I have a particular favorite one, but they're some of the greatest songs ever written in my opinion. I can maybe find a few and send them to you?

audio, un: 🎃

[cudgel]

[ well. it's a network post, so roman, thankfully, has ample time to... process this one. ]

Oh, man. A Schnee sibling was sent back to ol' Atlas, huh?

That's too bad! Wish you would've joined her there.

video, un: starlight

[threelights]

I like music that can move people's hearts. I try to compose music that can make a person's heart sing.

[ And she hopes that her message will reach its recipient. For inspiration... Hm. ]

What kind of songs do you want to compose?

[schmisse]

You know, I'm not really sure how well her friends knew her, but... she didn't seem lonely here.

[ So that's good! At least, that's what Weiss thinks, anyway. ]

Wait— you're not talking about the Birdbox, are you? And crcikets? [ What? ] Does this mean you can talk to animals?

text; un; hawk-eye

[deliveryhawk]

I am sorry to hear about your sister Schnee-san.

But there is a solution to both you, me, and karaoke! I'll even make Shin-chan come along; he's over here a big tsundere, we need to shake him up.

[It could be said great minds think alike or it could be that these two have been friends long enough they know the other that well. Either way, he is all about helping Weiss; he is fond of her for many reasons, one of which is the happiness she gave his best friend. Two, he knows Midorima will want to keep her company and won't do it without him at this point; this is the time where Takao "drags" him along, they can still gossip about him anyway.]

[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.

[schmisse]

[ ... well. This is a familiar voice. ]

Excuse me?

[schmisse]

Love songs are a bit cheesy, but... to be honest, that's what my manager would like me to write.

[ Or start learning to write, anyway. ]

I guess those are really popular here. It's never really been my kind of music.

[schmisse]

[ Oh! This is Takao's username! Okay. She'll remember from now on. ]

Just call me Weiss. And I've never tried karaoke before, I hope you know that. I wouldn't even know where to begin...

I wouldn't mind trying, though! Shintarou should come, too.

[cudgel]

I'm just saying. Could really stand for fewer Beacon brats 'round here.

[ a smile returns to his voice. ]

But! Beyond that, and besides losing your dear sister. How's it been going, Ice Queen?

[schmisse]

I have been here longer than you have! Show some respect.

[ THAT MAKES NO SENSE, WEISS. ]

And how I am isn't any of your business. Though if you must know, I feel a headache coming on thanks to you.

[deliveryhawk]

[That's right, he still hadn't chosen his but luckily he used the magic words that reveal who he is without remembering to say his name. He's so original you know using his basketball ability as his username. He has a one-track mind most times.]

Only if you call me Kazunari. It's easy, they usually have books of songs we can go through to pick, it'll help you try out a lot of different types of music maybe give some inspiration.

He's coming, you leave him to me, I know how to get him there. And I know he wants to see you. You name the day and time, we'll pick you up in the rear cart.

[cudgel]

After all we've been through? A headache's really the least I can do.

[schmisse]

If that's the case, then I'll have to give you an even bigger headache!

text, un: sougo_i7

[koboreta]

[Oh, he recognizes that name...]

I can't say I knew your sister, but it sounds like she had a lot of people who cared for her. I hope she returned to your home safely.

I don't know much about siblings, but I'm a singer/songwriter, so I can try to offer assistance in that regard.

Listening to other songs and finding inspiration is important, of course, but I think the most vital part of songwriting is learning to write from your heart. It's harder than it sounds.

[eyesofthegrave]

That's the main thing then, that she wasn't alone. Loneliness is just awful.

[ He should know... ]

A bird-what-now?

[ You'll have to forgive him, he's lead a very sheltered life, a lot of common things are new to him. ]

Sure, can't we all? I just go up to them and talk, it's that easy.

[ Caduceus is forgetting to clarify that he had no idea what they're saying back to him but he's very certain (due to magic) that they can at least understand him! ]

[accurately]

You'll do that anyway. I wouldn't be surprised if you two were texting.

[ y'all are butts, but you're his butts so he accepts this.. ]

[arf]

Yeah! It's like- a band will have super popular songs right? And when the chorus comes up, the audience has a certain part that they're supposed to sing themselves. It becomes an interactive experience!