Voice (Backdated to Sunday)

[rianofski]

This weekend has been fascinating, to say the least. While I'm well aware that most -- perhaps all -- of our current visitors will be returning to their respective worlds soon, I can't help but question the purpose of such an event.

[There's a pause.]

Why is it necessary to bring "guests" here, then immediately get rid of them? Is it simply an attempt at irritation? The potential opportunity for people who have missed each other to see each other once again, only to be parted? I'm well aware that the "deities" often have ill-conceived plans, but this particular turn of events strikes me as inherently pointless.

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[spotlighted]

At least I'll feel a little more prepared for it in the future.

[rianofski]

Yes -- the first time is always the most disconcerting. You haven't yet experienced a great deal of things the City has in store for you, I'm afraid. Neither have I, I'm sure.

[spotlighted]

I shall certainly endeavour to meet whatever they throw at me head on, at the very least.

[rianofski]

And I am certain that you shall do so with aplomb.

[spotlighted]

[She smiles very proudly at him. It's so wonderful to be around someone who not only oozes confidence, but has such confidence in her, too.]

I know you will, too.

[rianofski]

I certainly hope so. It wouldn't look very good if I didn't.

[spotlighted]

Oh, I don't see any way in which you wouldn't look good.

[rianofski]

You flatter me, Ruby.

[Not that he's going to turn down a compliment. Or deny it.]

[spotlighted]

[She shrugs, as though it's no big deal to her, she was just stating the obvious.] From what I've seen, you're someone deserving of flattery.

[rianofski]

I could certainly say the same to you -- speaking of which, I'd very much like to see you sing one of these days.

[spotlighted]

I'd like that, too. And as it so happens, I do have somewhere to sing now. A little place called Lucky's, I've been there about a week and a half now. It would be wonderful if you would come and listen to me one evening.

[rianofski]

I'd enjoy that. I'll come by some evening -- what time do you perform?

[spotlighted]

10pm on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. I'm working hard to try and get more days, I'd love to be able to sing full time again.

[rianofski]

I'm sure you'll get more days just as soon as they see how talented you are.

[spotlighted]

Maybe you'd better withhold judgement on that until you actually hear me. I don't want to disappoint.

[rianofski]

I highly doubt I'll be disappointed, but if you wish, I'll wait to lavish praise on you until after your performance.

[spotlighted]

I doubt it too, but I like to feel like I've earned my praise.

[rianofski]

Then I'll come see you the next time you perform.

[spotlighted]

Perfect. I look forward to it.