aterat | A Concert!!!

Who; Yuna & Caelan - Open to All!
What; Concert!!
Where; Fountain Square!
When; January 11th.
Warnings; Possible Earthquake Event Shenanigans.
Notes; Feel free to make top levels!

CONCERT 6PM

The fountain square was cold but not impossibly so. They could still perform and offer a bit of relief to those who felt burdened by this city.

She was standing on a small wooden platform that --with the Gullwings' help-- she had erected as a stage. It wasn't a large area but big enough for her and for Caelan. Handmade flyers had been passed around the week before and a small crowd had begun to gather, everyone wearing thick overcoats to ward away the winter chill.

Yuna exhaled, her breath puffing a silvery mist in front of her. She was wearing her gun-sphere attire with Caelan standing behind her in his usual loose shirt. They should be cold but adrenaline and excitement coursed through them both. Magic gathered around Yuna as warmth and excitement fell over the crowd. Her singing wasn't just her voice or the strings of Caelan's violin but every ounce of her magic flew on invisible cord over the crowd, lifting spirits and showing the world the strength of her conviction and warmth.

Her clothes glowed as the song began and moved over her frame before she was dressed in her songstress-sphere. Yuna smiled back at Caelan, they exchanged a warm look and the first song began.

They followed with another and then another, Cealan and Yuna had chosen five songs for their performance, ending at a song that had too many memories and at the end --again-- Yuna had to wipe away her tears. Caelan stepped forward and bowed next to Yuna, where the young hunter did the same. It was exhilarating and magical.

[ooc: The songs that are sung are violin renditions of the below with some techno from Yuna’s songstress that is never explained.

First Song
Second Song
Third Song
Fourth Song
Fifth Song
Final Song]

AFTER PARTY 7:30 pm

The songs had done the trick and as Yuna's magic twisted through the area, warmth and excitement continued to grow. Booths were haphazardly set up with drinks and food were sold. Nearby taverns had their doors open and the gathering turned into a full party.

Caelan continued to play but Yuna exited the stage to enjoy the ever growing party. After a bit, Caelan left the stage as well and the platform was filled with new players and even some drunk eager dancers. It was getting a little wild and Yuna hoped that the guard wouldn't have to be called to calm things down. At least she had a flyer that had warned everyone of the event a week ahead of time.

There was laughter and even some games being played around the square. It was amazing that things have grown this much and it appeared as if the evening was going to continue to grow in excitement.

EARTHQUAKE 10:00 pm

The earthquakes have been getting worse but Yuna had hoped that the concert might calm them somehow. It had been a long shot but it was worth a try and, for a moment, she thought it might have worked.

That was when the earthquake shook the fountain square. The stage had been filled by other players and various bold dancers but it couldn't withstand the shaking earth. One of the stage's supports snapped and the people went tumbling to the stone ground. Yuna looked around and prayed that the open space would keep them safe but stalls had been erected and the temporary booths weren't strong enough to stand.

The earthquake lasted ten minutes before it finally subsided, ending the party.

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He offered a small, sympathetic smile. It’s something he could relate to, “Yeah, I know what you mean. So much happened with being brought here, I suppose we all just adapted to the situation. Not much time to dwell on what we’re missing in a place like this.”

Caelan shrugged a little, taking another sip of his rink. “At least not until you get a taste of that old normalcy. Then it hits, you know? My group didn’t really have a name, but we were much the same.”

"That's true." She continued to smile despite the wistful sensation that settled in her chest. Yuna missed Spira but there was no erasing the feeling of excitement she felt after the concert. "But, it's easy to live in the present when we're able to relax and have fun." She never wanted to lose sight of what was really important.

"We should see if any of the others in the office play an instrument. I bet we could have small parties like we're both used too." Then she just needed to find sphere's to steal for it to be like home.

Caelan had to admit, she wasn’t wrong. “True enough, Yuna... It was very fun, after all.” It was just a shame that no one else was here to share it. He was sure Yuna would have liked his friends, they were more family to Caelan in all reality. They’d grown so close over the last sixty or so years...

He grinned a little though, shaking off the thoughts at the suggestion that they host some parties at the office. “You know, that’d be grand, Yuna. I like your thinking. Don’t know if any of the rest of our group plays though, we should ask.”

Laughing a little, he added, “I bet Jagger could use a night off, maybe a little fun, right?”

"It was!" She clapped her hands together, laughter teasing at the edge of her voice as she bounced with excitement. She wanted to meet Caelan's friends and in turn, she wanted to introduce him to the Gullwings. She imagined that they would all get along.

She placed a finger over her lips and gave Caelan a mischievous little grin. "Or we can ask for forgiveness instead of permission." This was what Yuna preferred to do when she really wanted something.

"He does. They all do. Everyone works so hard."

Caelan laughed at the mischievous expression on Yuna’s face, that was just delightful honestly. “See, now this is why I like you, Yuna. You get it!” He shook his head a little, “And if it’s goes well enough you don’t even need to ask forgiveness, yeah?”

It was true though, the whole group worked very hard. “They really do, the office stays so organized. Not a lot of people recognize how the boring bits and pieces of a job are just as important as the exciting ones. Sometimes I’m a little concerned Jagger doesn’t sleep enough.” Seriously, he remembered how the guy was when the nightmares were going around. Caelan didn’t sleep much, but he wasn’t human and honestly he caught up on sleep through the day.

They laughed together and it felt alleviating. "That's true. I think we could do a good enough job." She had a high opinion of Caelan's talent. "I had offered Yuki a job too. I think he's been helping Jagger some but I don't see him much." She spent most of her time exploring.

"I did put a couch on the second floor of the Gullwing office. You guys should use it. It will help if you want to sleep but can't make it back to the apartments." Yuna had tried to outfit the office in case of emergency. There were also materials to be barricaded inside of the office. She wasn't taking any chances.

"I might sleep there tonight." She admitted with a smile. "I don't know if I'll make it all the way back to my bed." Yuna planned to stay as late as the party was to take place.

“Did you?” He smiled at that, “I’m glad, Yuki seem like a good lad and he seemed pretty intrigued by the office.” That was good to hear. He hadn’t been sure if the young man would actually ask about a job or not after their conversation. “Jagger could use the extra hands, what with everything that needs documenting.”

And he’d noticed how a few things had been moved about the office, a smart move after what had happened a few months back... Caelan was a little worried that it had only been the beginning, and having a backup plan in case of another emergency was smart. The selkie had to grin a little though at the mention of not making it home tonight. “Yeah? Well, if you’re anything like me, you’ll enjoy the party till it dies out.” He chuckled a little. He might not go home either. Probably head down to the water and spent the night in the sea.

Yuna's grin widened. "Of course. It's our party and we should stay until then end, you know." She was enjoying herself too much to leave now and she was determined to make that the excitement she felt last for as long as possible. It had been too long and she didn't know when they'd get another chance to relax like this.

"I'm glad you think so too. Honestly if anyone asks they're welcome to join." Yuna wouldn't tell anyone that they couldn't join in the fun and explorations of the Gullwings. They were a family and families grew.

"So you'll be staying to the end too. I wonder, do you ever get tired? I don't think I've seen you sleep."

“I’ll remember that if I happen to find anyone else that might want to join.” He responded with a nod, after all... They could always new faces around the office or people in the city who could be helpful in defence or exploration. Plus, it meant more people to pester, and he did so love having people to pester.

Now... The matter of sleep gets an arch of a brow, and a dramatic shrug. “Do I ever get tired? Many have wondered, few have seen it.” Caelan responded with a lightly joking tone, before shaking his head finally to answer his friend properly. “There’s a reason you’ve ever seen me before noon unless there’s an emergency, Yuna. I generally sleep through the morning hours, unless I don’t find any trouble to get into in the night.”

Yuna laughed. "I keep odd hours too but in a way that's good. It means that there is always one of us around." Even if that meant that they often passed days without running into each other. "Just don't push yourself too hard. Fun is mandatory in the Gullwings." Her grin widened as she lifted her drink in a toast.

"What do you say to that?"

Caelan really did appreciate Yuna’s way of seeing things, it was unfortunate that their hours didn’t always line up... But it made meetings that much better, after all. Plus it was true, at least one of them would always be around if someone needed the help.

A light, musical chuckle as he raised his glass in response. “What indeed? I do believe I say that I can drink to that.” He responded, before clinking their glasses and taking a long sip. “Besides, if we aren’t having fun, then I think we’re doing something wrong. I’ve heard that life is too short to spend it serious all the time.” Not that his lifespan was short, but it could be cut sooner than other fae if he wasn’t careful.

A Concert!!!

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I SUCK IM SORRY

/ALL THE HUGS