thefarshore | Dance epidemic tonight

Entry tags:

Dance epidemic tonight - video/action

Posted: May 25th
From: Barry Goodman

Yo!

[The video feed flicks on to reveal the grinning face of one Barry Goodman. As he steps back, arms folded confidently, a view of the room he's standing in opens up It's large and empty, with wooden floors, burnished steel bars along the walls, and with plenty of natural light streaming in through the windows. In short, it's a dance studio.]

I'm proud to announce the grand opening of my new talent agency: Sparkle Motion! With as many stars as there are in the heavens!

[His smile widens, and he dramatically waves his arm.]

...Well, someday, anyway. That's where you guys come in. I know heaven's got talent - I've seen it. So I'm gonna do what I do best - help all you stars out there shine as bright as you can! After all, we can't spend all our time fightin' ayakashi, right?

[Letting out a big laugh, he folds his arms again.]

So if you think you've got real star power, come on and show me what you've got! Hahaha!

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

I'll be waitin' for ya, then!

'Course I am. If you're not passionate about what you do, why do it at all?

That's very true. Still, there are some people who lack that passion and try anyway.

Also, where exactly is your studio? I might have some trouble auditioning if I can't find it.

Here, I'll send the directions over.

[Which he does momentarily.]

See ya soon!

Thank you. I'll be there as soon as possible.

[And she means it - it's not much later in the day when she shows up, knocking on the door a little cautiously as she comes in and looks around at what she can see of the studio.]

Hello?

[The main hall is a dance studio, so it's mostly a large open space for practicing. Bars on the walls for ballet practice, that sort of thing.]

Hey! C'mon in! You here for the audition?

[That's rather a familiar setting to Maria, and a somewhat nostalgic smile crosses her face before the voice catches her attention. With a more welcoming grin and brief wave, she crosses the floor towards him.]

Yes, I am. I'm Maria Cadenzavna Eve, it's good to meet you in person. Though I think our earlier talk had me marked as Nuada Airgetlám.

I'll just go with Maria, if it's all the same to you.

[That other name is a little hard to pronounce.]

Barry Goodman.

[Smiling, he extends a hand for her to shake.]

So, you ready to get down to it?

[Well, the whole thing is a bit long, and it's not like Maria minds anyway, so she just responds with a graceful shake of the head.]

That's fine. It's good to finally meet you after hearing about you from Sheryl. [Taking the offered hand, she gives a firm, somewhat formal shake. It's something she's used to doing at home, but not so much here.

On the topic of things she's used to, though, his question gets a confident grin by way of answer.]

I'm always ready to perform. I can start whenever you're prepared.

[Barry seems to appreciate the strength of her shake. His is nice and firm too, as you might expect from someone of his size.]

Awright, then, let's see what you can do. The floor's all yours.

[Maria gives a short nod, and finds a place in the studio a good distance away so she has room to move.]

It's been a little while since I've sung without backing music, but it's not new to me. I think it'll just make things a little more interesting.

[Spreading her arms slowly, she puts one foot forward, takes a few cleansing breaths, and begins a rather quiet little song, though the words have a certain strength to them despite that.]

Even if I cry...even if I cry...
I won't stop striking at your chest,
I'll sing this beat, life...

[Her voice get more intense as the song continues, and though it's not one she can dance as powerfully to as some of her others, her motions are still smooth and practiced as she twirls and leaps around the studio, landing perfectly on heeled shoes in a manner that says she's done this countless times before. Finally, the song winds down, her voice becoming quieter again but no less intense.]

...It's fine to go forth, so I can be myself,
To the tomorrow where I can call "me" with a high voice.
That is "strength".

[As the last note dies out, Maria offers a polite gesture somewhere between a bow and curtsy, in the absence of a larger audience to wave to.]

Ah, it's good to be able to do that again.

[Barry steps to the side to allow Maria plenty of room to do her thing. He folds his arms and closes his eyes to listen to the song as it begins, opening them once the tempo picks up and watching her every motion with the eye of a professional.

Apparently even without his memories of doing this very thing for a living, Barry's still got pretty strong instincts for it. And only once the song finishes does he smile and clap for her, walking out to meet her on the floor.]

Heh, you're definitely the real thing, ain't ya? That was great! Just like you'd expect from someone Sheryl recommended.

[With a bit of a reserved half-smile, Maria comes forward a little as he does, shifting her feet a bit to get her shoes back to a more comfortable spot rather than feeling like her toes are pressed into the end. Having the ability to make moves like that in heels is one thing, but having them be comfortable is another one entirely.]

Thank you. I'm guessing Sheryl doesn't recommend many people - she seems like someone who would value ability.

[It's only a vague sense she's gotten, but that day in the hospital, she'd seemed much more enamoured with the idea of demonstrating her own skill than singing alongside them.]

[Barry's used to seeing that too - lord knows he's watched Sanzang dance herself sore enough times.]

Yeah, her standards are pretty high. I'm not too surprised you're as good as you are. I dunno how much I'm gonna be able to help ya improve, to be honest, but I'll do my best!

[Well, at least he's honest about it. Still, that's not Maria's prime concern here, so she gives a more open smile when it seems like it could become a worry.]

That's all I can ask. Besides, I think something like this has other benefits - being able to work with others and meet new people with their own talents and passions to share, for example.

Oh yeah, definitely! That's the kinda thing I'm hopin' for with this. If we get a lot of talent in the same place, we can do all kinds of team ups. Maybe a whole bunch of different idol units.

Well, there do seem to be a few of us here. I've only met Freyja and Sheryl so far in terms of others who've always been in the industry, but with the number of us here, that kind of talent wouldn't just be in us.

[It's a little exciting to think about that, too, potentially being able to guide some new people into that world as well. Or whatever it is they can make of it here, when their relationship with the Near Shore is so strange.]

Yeah, I've met a few others who're pretty good too. You know Honoka and Elise at all? They're shinki like me, so who knows - maybe they're pros too.

[A look of thought crosses Maria's face for a moment, but she ends up shaking her head, because neither of those names rings a bell at all.]

I don't think I've met them, no, but it's good to hear you've found some other strong talents so soon after opening.

Gotta make a strong start, after all!

That's true. It'll be good to meet them whenever things really start up, beyond just the auditions.

[It's an important step, but having that good starting base is when the magic can really happen.]

Yeah, I'll have everybody here for a big meet and greet once we get things up and running.

Sounds like fun, and a good way to get everybody to meet each other from the start. [There's an approving nod at the idea.]

Did you need anything else from me today, or should I just wait until you call for that gathering?

That should be it for today. You're definitely in. Think you'd be up for helpin' out some of the younger members if they need it? Not everybody knows how to compose their own songs, after all.

Oh, of course. [That definitely gets a smile on her face.] I've worked with younger talents before, so hopefully I should have the experience they need to help them into that part of things.

Great! That'll be a big help.

[Barry's all smiles as he extends his hand.]

Welcome aboard!

Dance epidemic tonight - video/action

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

(no subject)

(no subject)

(no subject)