Our Whole Lives Tonight (Open)

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

Outwardly, Matt was the picture of calm as he sat on a bench in the city, tuning up his guitar. He was able to channel his frustration into the soothing waves of music, and he continued to strum, adjusting the sound of his guitar carefully.

Finally, he strummed the guitar and began to make a quick few notes before picking up in song, the rapid pace of his fingers strumming as he hummed a wordless tone. He hummed as he envisioned his band behind him, following along in the tone and tried to get lost in the joy of making music once again.

Somehow, it was helping, even with his fingers pouring off smoke and darkness with each strum, pushing waves forward like ripples in the water.

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[expendable-mind.livejournal.com]

Splicer was walking through the city, calm and nonchalant. He'd taken everything in stride, it was just the way he worked. He had retrieved his clothing and left his combat suit in his room along with his rifle. He donned his black leather jacket and 'STR 18 / oo' shirt, and some black jeans.

Hands in his pockets, unlit cigarette in his mouth and his usual shades on, he strode at a steady pace before picking up the sounds. Curious, he headed in the direction to spot the youth and raising an eyebrow.

Once he was finished, he moved closer. "Not bad, take it you needed some thinkin' time huh?"

[nokosi.livejournal.com]

Nokosi had been listening to the mellow tunes floating up into the tree that he was currently sitting on and had just began hopping his way down when he saw a semi-familiar face speaking to the man he was on his way to bother talk to.

He strolled up behind the bench and stood there silently as if he'd been there all along.

[j-y-d.livejournal.com]

Amidst doing some exploring to get familiar with the city, Chase picks up on the music - one of the things he's been looking for. That definitely has to be checked out, even if its just some humming and one guitar.

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

Smiling at the group, Matt nodded as he continued to play melodies on his guitar. "Definitely. It's been kind of up and down lately."

He nodded to Nokosi and Chase, and says, "I'm Matt Olsen. Ship's Council Head. Any requests by the way?"

[expendable-mind.livejournal.com]

He nodded, "Yeah? Must suck then, specially if you're the council head. These poor saps who are already depressed are screwed if yer down as well. But really what can ya do right?"

He eyed the others, recognizing the curious 'elf' he gifted a pair of his shades to, and the large dude over from the pod caverns. He gave them a curt nod before turning to Matt. "Don' think you'd know any from my world, but I'll listen if it's all as good as that last one."

[badassfreakingoverlord]

A book is glaring at you, Matt.

[nokosi.livejournal.com]

Well Agent was right, this Matt fellow probably wouldn't know any songs from his own world. There weren't that many groups he could recall using guitars anyways, except folk singers and bards. But just in case...

He clasped his hands together, a child-like, hopeful look in his face. "If you somehow know how to play 'Power of the Horde' you would be my favorite person on the ship!"

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

His glare burns with the power of a thousand suns or at least freshly minted ink. Matt looks up, and waves. "Hey. Come to berate me again?"

[j-y-d.livejournal.com]

"Most of my request list is a bit heavier, I'm just damned glad to hear something like real music. Driving me batshit not having a stereo."

He glances at Nokosi. "Power of the Horde? I like the sound of that already."

And back to Matt. "Adam Chase, just go by Chase. One of the FNGs."

[badassfreakingoverlord]

"Well, clearly you haven't gotten the whole darkness thing subdued, but hey, whatever works," Zetta said. "I'm just making sure the news isn't making you all wonked-out."

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

"It can be rough but it's rewarding in its own way," admitted Matt as he adjusted his guitar.

Thinking about Nosoki's request, Matt flashed back to the countless media he had consumed, one of them World of Warcraft. "I... think I know it. Lemme try it."

Strumming, he started in on a hard rock beat (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpB_prsrZQA) which while not accurate, was fairly close to it.

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

"Taking a moment to play music to be honest," replied Matt. "It always clears my head better than actually meditating and stuff. And yeah, Aqua and I are looking into it."

[badassfreakingoverlord]

Zetta paused, then said, "Wait, what news are you thinking about?"

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

Matt paused, backed up for a moment and said, "Uh... new podpop? Darkness going nuts? Katara not being Katara but Kaya? Pushy space elves?"

[expendable-mind.livejournal.com]

"Well shit kid, not bad." oddly enough, a second electric guitar could be heard joining in perfectly in sync. Even as you notice there is no instrument, yet Splicer starts mimicking as if he was playing an invisible guitar, very animatedly actually.

[crazypsychic]

Now that the excitement and worry had run its course, Sabrina had located her Pokeball containing Kadabra and decided to explore some areas of the ship. This area led to her feeling drak emotions somewhere in the city. Spying the young man, she had a concerned look about her.

"Greetings. I'm Sabrina." She looked like she might say more, but stopped abruptly.

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

Matt looked up and waved, those fingers boiling darkness as he strummed once more to shake it off. "Hi there. Matt Olsen, Ship's Council Head. I take it you're one of the new people on board?"

He smiled at her, his worries relieved for the moment.

[nokosi.livejournal.com]

How's it going, new, favorite people on the ship?

Nokosi's eyes lit up with barely restrained glee as he listened to Matt play along with the...invisible guitar that suddenly joined in. It wasn't perfect but it sure was close. And man did he ever love hearing the sound that guitars made.

[crazypsychic]

She briefly nods. "Um, yes. I just arrived."

[j-y-d.livejournal.com]

"Aaahhhh yeah, that's motherfuckin' right! This ship just got 200% more awesome. Hey man...get me a bass, and we can jam."

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

"Ah. Well if there's anything I can do, please feel free to ask." said Matt. "There's a lot of things I know, and a lot of people I can contact to help others out as they come along."

[lackofdarkwings.livejournal.com]

Matt nodded and snapped his fingers. From the nearby tree, the roots grew up and outwards and crafted it into a wicked looking bass, ready for Chase to take up. It was ebony in color, and sort of bat-winged. "I can't seem to get rid of the bat wing motif," remarked Matt with a shake of his head.

"Better than black feathers I suppose. Go ahead, try it out."

[expendable-mind.livejournal.com]

Splicer laughed, "Man we should totally start something up for sure. This damn place sure needs it. I can play any instrument really, it's all here" He says pointing at his head. "And I can make it sound as such, think of it like a stereo system. But I can also totally do real drums." He gave him a thumbs up.

[nokosi.livejournal.com]

Nokosi dropped his arms and slumped in defeat. "I do not know how to play anything that relates to this type of music at all. I only know how to play the harp and the ocarina."

[j-y-d.livejournal.com]

Chase picks up the bass, getting a feel for it. He does a lot of things very well - play bass isn't one of them. He's not great, but he can play, particularly given how straightforward bass is in most metal - which is why he doesn't play lead, or try anything with a walking bassline like blues.

This, though, he can handle well enough. And at least he's enthusiastic. "Damn right. I play the bass, and drums a little."