i can't hold you tomorrow, but i hold you in my heart ( SEMI-OPEN )

[prismbloom]

Who: Aqua and YOU (+ some closed starters in the comments)
When: May 7-15
Where: All over!
What: Catch-all.
Warnings: Should be none, but will update as necessary.


OPEN.

[ Aqua's out and about for the most part. There's a lot to look at, to see, and to do. While most of the time she's just browsing or keeping to herself, if someone needs help, she's absolutely there. Having trouble carrying bags? Trying to decide on an ice cream flavor or a meal? Not sure what ingredient would go best in your next dish? Aqua's absolutely there to help.

Alternately, she might need some help of her own. Some of these things, she's not heard of, especially where things like coffee are concerned. She does enjoy the cat café in particular, because the cats are so precious... but she's probably having trouble deciding on what to get. ]

Comments

[prismbloom]

Well, then, I'll have to listen to everything I can, won't I?

[ There's a light, teasing tone to her words, but for the most part, she absolutely means it! ]

[thirdbeauty]

That's how you find out what you like most, right?

[She still looks kind of shy, but she smiles again.]

Sometimes when I'm listening, I even start singing along without thinking...

[Force of habit from the idol training she doesn't remember.]

[prismbloom]

[ That's... really endearing, oh wow. ]

You really love them. It's wonderful to see.

[thirdbeauty]

[She's embarrassed about saying that thought out loud, but Aqua's reaction keeps her smiling. If more than a little nervously...]

Y-You think so?

[Being without memories makes it hard to be sure of her own feelings! But the evidence is all there, when she thinks about it.]

I... think I admire them a lot. It seems like they work really hard.

[Ironic that there was a time in her life when she didn't know or care much about idols at all.]

[prismbloom]

[ Aqua knows a thing or two about admiration. It takes her back to when she was younger and looked up to Master Eraqus... and Xehanort. It turns her stomach now, to think about how much she'd respected Xehanort. How much she'd wanted to be just like him...

She shoves those thoughts away in the back of her mind, in the dark place they belong. This isn't the time nor the place for that. ]

It's the type of hard work that inspires you, isn't it?

[thirdbeauty]

[... Is it? That thought surprises her, mostly with how much it seems to resonate.]

Well... yeah. Working together with friends, and helping each other... or even just helping others feel happier and more positive...

[It's something that feels very close to her heart. If only she could remember the person that helped make it so important to her.]

Isn't that something a lot of people want to do?

[prismbloom]

[ That optimism... it makes Aqua smile. ]

You're right. [ ... But Aqua knows there are enough people out there that don't feel the same as they. ] It doesn't make it any less inspiring, though.

[thirdbeauty]

[She managed to meet Natsuru in just the right context to get a direct tap on both her optimism and her awkwardness about it. The taller but younger-seeming girl smiles and nods, agreeing with Aqua.]

Um, how about you? Is there anything you really like about the kind of music we have here?

[Any kind of music, not just idol music!]

[prismbloom]

[ She considers Natsuru's question for a few moments before she moves to a different section. She doesn't doubt Natsuru will follow. Finally, she stops in front of the classical section. ]

I do enjoy the music that heavily features stringed instruments. [ Especially violins. ] I'm enjoying most of what I've listened to, though.

[thirdbeauty]

Really? I don't know much about classical...

[A pause, and she frowns.]

At least, I don't think I do.

[Not being sure of what you do or don't know is a weird thing to live with.]

[prismbloom]

It's a perfect time to learn, isn't it?

[thirdbeauty]

Sure!

[She smiles, but starts to look a little pensive after a moment.]

You know... a lot of kids take music lessons. I wonder if I ever learned anything like that...

[Something about the idea of a young child taking piano or violin lessons seems to resonate with her. But she can't tell if it's something personal or just cultural.]

[prismbloom]

[ Aqua isn't sure whether this is reaching into dangerous territory, so she leads Natsuru to a listening station and offers headphones. ]

This is one of my favorites.

[thirdbeauty]

[Fortunately, Natsuru doesn't feel particularly drawn to the details of her life so far. She does wonder what kind of person she is and what skills she has. It sometimes bleeds into idle wondering, but the instinct to not think too heavily on her past still holds firm.

It's probably a good idea to distract her, though. With a slightly bashful smile, she accepts the headphones and listens, remaining silent for a minute.]

It's beautiful... do you play music like this too? Or do you just like listening to it?

[prismbloom]

[ Aqua's pleased with the reaction. It's a small victory for her, in a way, introducing something to someone and having them actually, truly enjoy it. ]

No, I've never had the chance to learn. But I'd love to. For now, I'm content with just listening.