Voice & Voice

[cry_brady]

When you pay attention your journal this day, the clear voice of young Maribelle rings out.

"Ahem! Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to formally introduce to you my son Brady. Say hello to everyone, Brady dear."

"... Tch. Hey. ... Y'know, I already said my piece when I first got here."

There's the sound of a parasol being bonked over Brady's head for his atrocious manners. "Yes dear, but we are formally introducing you to everyone!"

"Ow!" He groans, rubbing his head. After a sigh, he clears his throat. "... My name is Brady. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance."

"Very good. Now as I was saying, this is my son Brady, and today we are going to play for you a violin duet that I have trained him extensively for. Are you ready Brady?"

There's a bit of a pause. "Shouldn't we do something more important, like helpin' the captain, or checking on maps, or..." An even longer pause. You can almost hear the glare. "... Yes, Ma."

After some extra grumbling, the strings slowly start to play out. Despite the argument, the two are clearly talented, The performance is full of heart, passion, and dedication. As the last notes ring out...

"Nicely done, darling."

"... Thanks, Ma."

"And with that, I bid you adieu good people, until next time."

"... There's gunna be a next time?!"

((OOC: Both maribelle and brady will reply to comments!))

Comments

[action]

[seakingbait]

[Have some enthusiastic applause. You may have garnered a bit of an audience during the performance.]

Wow! That was amazing!

[action]

[cry_brady]

[he turns away, starting to blush.]

It was mostly her.

[seakingbait]

[She sits up on her bubble, shaking her head and smiling.]

I heard lots of beautiful sounds from both of you.

[voice]

[cherrybombpie]

Mr. Brady! I see you found your mother, and you two are excellent musicians!

[voice]

[cry_brady]

Kodachi... Heh. Yeah, didn't take too long over here.

How are things are your end? Anyone givin' you any trouble?

[cry_brady]

... Th-thanks.

[he clears his throat.]

I guess it's not too bad to do these things every once in a while.

[seakingbait]

Good music is always nice. I wouldn't mind hearing more some time.

[cry_brady]

Just don't tell Ma that, or she'll never stop.

[seakingbait]

...Is Maribelle-chin really like that?

[Such dedication.]

[action]

[grizzly_tea]

[Maribelle wraps an arm around Brady's shoulder.]

Now, now Brady. There's no need to be so modest, you played excellently.

[voice]

[cherrybombpie]

There are some people who simply don't know how to be polite to a lady, but otherwise, I am quite fine, thank you for asking.

I didn't know you were so talented!

[voice]

[cry_brady]

Ah... It's nothin'. Just doin' what my Ma taught me. She's the one with the real talent.

[voice]

[grizzly_tea]

I've always been of the opinion that a man's worth is measured by his talents and social graces. In this respect I'm proud to say Brady has been raised with the finest in education, from violin to horseback, to chess and the laws of Ylisse.

[voice]

[cherrybombpie]

I don't believe that, most especially because I am musician as well. Talent is hard to come by.

[You can hear the smile in her voice.]

When you can hear one's heart in the song, then you know it's beautiful.

[seakingbait]

You were incredible too, Maribelle-chin.

[voice]

[cherrybombpie]

You have done very well, Miss Maribelle. It is so difficult to find decent men nowadays.

My fiance himself is a ruffian, but ah - I overlook this in favor of love.

[cry_brady]

[he wisely decides not to comment on that, clearing his throat.]

[voice]

[cry_brady]

Eh? You play too? What's your instrument?

[seakingbait]

[As innocent as her intentions were, that is probably a good idea.]

Um, w-well... it looks like it paid off. You're both really good.

[grizzly_tea]

Well that is to be expected darling, I have had many years of experience.

[Humility? What's that?]

[seakingbait]

And it shows! I've only heard music like that out of Brook-chin, and he's had ninety years of practice.

[voice]

[cherrybombpie]

The koto and the shamisen.

I should like to play for you sometime, Mr. Brady.

[voice]

[grizzly_tea]

Well... you must not hold it against him. After all, I'm of the opinion that without great care, most men are ruffians at heart.

[voice]

[cherrybombpie]

You are right. I know that he is a good person, and that is what matters most!

Ah, but Miss Maribelle, I forgot to tell you that you are talented yourself! Such a beautiful piece.

[grizzly_tea]

N-ninety?! Good heavens, that must be a rather elderly and refined violin player indeed. Brook is one of Luffy's crew members, is he not?