fierybluebird | [Video/Written] For Whom the Bell Tolls

[Marco's a little wearier than normal, his voice is composed and deadpan, but his overall amusement is clearly worn a little thin today.]

Thanks to everyone who joined in the dodgeball tournament, eh? It was a lot of fun, and if you missed out, keep an eye on the next S.O.S. Brigade event, I'm sure it'll be a blast. [ooc: It's still going on! Feel free to join in!]

My littlest brother's been taken by the Malnosso, so if anyone's still looking for New Feathers, keep an eye out for Sabo too please. Hopefully he'll be returned soon.

It got me thinking though, about a poem I found by John Donne.

For Whom the Bell Tolls
by John Donne

No man is an island,
Entire of itself.
Each is a piece of the continent,
A part of the main.
If a clod be washed away by the sea,
Europe is the less.
As well as if a promontory were.
As well as if a manner of thine own
Or of thine friend’s were.
Each man’s death diminishes me,
For I am involved in mankind.
Therefore, send not to know
For whom the bell tolls,
It tolls for thee.

The smartest woman I've ever known said once that we're all connected here. Friends, allies, or enemies, we do all have in common that we're trapped in this enclosure together, for better or worse. It's something to think about I guess.

It's nice having a lot of books from other worlds to read, eh. Does anyone else have a favorite poem they'd like to share?

[The following is filtered from Ace 75%:]
I have a favor to ask of all the cooks in the village. Or rather, of any of the cooks in the village, or anyone interested. Ace isn't alone in having a rough time here lately, so I'd like to do something to help cheer him and the others up. Sometime before Christmas if we could all throw a feast and come together, I think it'd be good for everyone, eh? We could have cooking contests for amateurs or try new recipes or anything. Anyways, if you think it's a good idea, and you're interested, let me know.

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Ah... I'm sorry?

I'll talk to him about if you wish.

[She blinks and shakes her head.]

You do not need to apologize as you are the one that has done no wrong nor do you need to trouble yourself even more about it.

I will just have to avoid speaking and seeing him when I can. [Nope, not gonna talk about her sensitivity to Chaos anywho.

Okay, not it's her turn to give him head pats as she goes to smile at him.]

I have forgotten that I have to teach you my brother's song.

My favorite bit:

My friend, blood shaking my heart
The awful daring of a moment’s surrender
Which an age of prudence can never retract
By this, and this only, we have existed 405
Which is not to be found in our obituaries
Or in memories draped by the beneficent spider
Or under seals broken by the lean solicitor
In our empty rooms

You shouldn't have to avoid him though, he's not that bad, I think... I'll talk to him.

You know, he sings a lot too. He's a bard, eh?

But aye, please teach me. [Bows his head.]

So you had met him prior to arriving here? [Is that how most brothers are...? No, they aren't, she thinks. Maybe it's something else. She's not going to ask more about it, either way.]

...You want me to attend a party?

You don't have to such a thing.

A bard? [She is confused a little but she goes to let out a small sigh and nods her head.]

You don't need to bow your head for such a thing. [She goes to stand up again and straightens her back. Come on now, follow her lead, Marco.]

Well if he's a ten year old pirate, he must be.

How long's he been gone?

[Unfortunately, you're going to have to save your cutie escape for another time because she can't hold this for very long. She has just enough time to murmur in your ear]

I'd find one.

[Before disappearing in a shower of petals. As for what she values most, she's just going to smirk]

What do you think?

[He's a little distant, remembering Vista's words right after Ace died. "For a moment's neglect, we suffer a lifetime's regret."]

That's your favorite?

A day. The first day I just figured he was late getting home, but today I was sure of it. We found his hat and he wouldn't go anywhere willingly without it.

I didn't. Ace and I have the same father, but Sabo and Ace were brothers growing up. Ace didn't meet Pops until he was seventeen.

Yes please. Well, it's less of a party and more of a gathering. The feast thing I mentioned basically.

I think I'd like to come see you now and find out for myself just how much virginity can be stolen, eh?

I wish to.

It means he sings and writes songs as well, eh.

[He nods and follows her lead.]

Then you are free to do what you wish.

I see. [Still forever do not want when it comes to Brooke.

She smiles as he follows her lead and she flares her wings behind her as she goes to sing the first note. Lets get that note done right first before moving on.

A part of her was unsure about letting someone else sing this song but.... If he uses it like Rafiel, then she can be at peace with it. Especially if he uses it on his own family.

Well, hopefully it won't be too hard on him.

I really hope so, eh.

Whatever they do, I just hope it's fun for him.

Mah... he's a tough kid. And if nothing else, he'll have more adventures to add to his book.

[Practices with her! YAY SINGING. He might not be magic, and he sure as heck isn't good with the helping people, but protecting his family? You'd be hard-pressed to find someone more devoted than Marco at that.]

[YEAH YOU BETTER BE SINGING! Leanne was quite true to her word with her strictness in teaching him, giving him feathery bops with her wings with each mistake. But as he gets better at the aria, she couldn't help but to perk up and start relaxing. No... No there is no one else that can even match Marco in that respect.]

[He blinks in surprise at the first bop, but after a couple of them he just chuckles and changes his pitch to match hers better.]

[Aw yes. He will also use these voice lessons to seduce the hell out of his hot girlfriend. What? It'll be with different songs! Ones from Brook. Totally acceptable.]

I take it he's a storyteller in training?

[She smiles even more at his chuckles and his commitment to learning this. Marco will probably be hearing this aria in his sleep by the amount of bops and redos she had him go through.

Aw yeah! Leanne would be the best voice coach! As long as he doesn't use any Heron songs to help with seduce then he is free to use these lessons however he wishes.]

I think so. Heard it from my sensei, once. [Long, long ago.]

Aye. A damn good one at that.

Interesting sentiment, though I wonder, why just seven?

[I don't think he'd even know how to use a Heron song to seduce. They're too calming.]

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