[BATT/ORP] Cafe Competition (Xavier & Caiden)

[leon_a_darkangel]

Crowd Approval: 7/20
Ability to perform?: Nope
Music Quality: 5

While the beginning of his reply back to Caiden had started strong, there was reason to give pause. In fact, Xavier actually stopped what he was doing. The carefully crafted piece left his lips as he watched the spectacle display of dancing butterflies that had suddenly appeared. Blinking several times, his part in the concert was paused as he gazed in wonder. What in the name of the Mothergrub? He'd heard of psionics, both Eilidh and Nucleo even had physical powers of their own. Xavier had never seen a lowblood's version of the mysterious gift. "Oh wow...that is incredible! Did you..?" He tried not to gape for too long, but really what was he supposed to do? It had come as quite the surprise!

The fun, and joyful lighthearted feeling the room had inspired was now downright awe inspiring. He gave Caiden a quizzical look, realizing it must have gone hand in hand with how sometimes things just seemed to happen when he was around.

Sheepishly the jadeblood lifted his whistle back to his lips as he tried to regain his composure. If Caiden had gone for distracting as his tactic, it had worked without a doubt.

Micilia

 

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Reserve post to respond to Amonee and whats going on...but I am at work @@ will post later when I can <3  

[Micillia]

Crowd Approval: 12/20
Ability to preform? No
Music Quality: 0

Unfortunately, concerning the concert and "battle" Caiden was also distracted by the flurry of beautiful flying bugs, and turned to Xavier to beam at him. Fortunately, he set his concentration to coordinating the bugs to flither and fly graceful patterns.

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[Doutei]

'I hate washing dishes.' A clone grumbled to himself back in the kitchen area of the shop. He was alone too, none of his other clone buddies to help entertain him. This blew.

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((I screwed up trying to edit this post and accidentally posted it below. So enjoy this extra piece of s**t. I'm sorry.))

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The concert was going well! Xavier's tin whistle sounded wonderful with Caiden's lute and Nucleo felt his chest swell with pride at having such talented friends. He'd been feeling down ever since the incident at Civisect and had tried withdrawing to deal with things on his own. It'd gone miserably so he was happy that his friends were still coming around, still showing they cared and wanted to be here. It was just the cozy scene he needed to start feeling good again.

And then the door opened.

'Why is- what?' The greenblood stared as a familiar face entered. She made her way through the room and sat down at the bar, looking sweet and friendly as always, making sure to greet Caiden. But not him. Confused, the barista became a little anxious. Was she mad at him? He knew he'd given her some hard news last time they'd talked but... he'd expected her to either be more obvious about being upset or tell him it wasn't his fault. Unsure, he glanced over towards Amonee and Eilidh for help but they were distracted. As were Xavier and Caiden. They were playing the music- duh!

'You can do this.' He chided himself and picked up a mug as to look busy, even though no one had ordered anything yet.

"Hey Elidae, it's been a while." Whoa it seemed he hadn't made any progress on that crush! Her eyes sparkled with butterflies and flowers! Wait no- what?

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[leon_a_darkangel]

Crowd Approval: 7/20
Ability to perform?: Lol
Music Quality: 2

Was it wrong Xavier couldn't get his eyes off not only the spectacle display..but the gathering of trolls who could find common ground? Amonee and Eilidh kept distracting him as well. He'd occasionally follow them with his gaze alone when he thought no one was looking. Oh he likely looked like such a weirdo! It wasn't really like he wasn't trying to play softly, but his think pan wandered as he was lost in thought.

His tin whistle smacked into one of his elongated eye teeth making him wrinkle his nose, and run his tongue over the spot he'd just tapped oh-so rudely. Now wasn't the time to get clumsy! Xavier's boots planted a little heavier on the chair he was sitting at.  

[Micillia]

Crowd Approval: 12/20
Ability to preform? Yes
Music Quality: 2

Finally Caiden set his focus back to the lute, and the music and the audiance. A few butterflies still glided gracefully around the audience, and Caiden grinned as it look like Elidae had collected a flock. With a push of his mind he sent another bunch of them to hover around Eilidh. Xavier had been glancing at the tealblood every two seconds it seemed, and Caiden had a vague idea of what that meant.

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[leon_a_darkangel]

Crowd Approval: 5/20
Ability to perform?: Yuh
Music Quality: 3

Xavier closed his eyes for a moment as he exhaled, sighing as he gathered up his composure before resuming playing. While the jitters still plagued him, he at least could summon the courage to keep going. With so much going on it was easy to get distracted!

Until the 'battle' was over he would try and give it his all.  

[Micillia]

Crowd Approval: 9/20
Ability to preform? Yes
Music Quality: 4

Caiden grinned at the jadeblood, this was so fun! And there were all these lovely friends around! When the jadeblood started to look a little nervous, Caiden tried to cheer him up. "We are doing great Xavier," Caiden whispered. "Really, it couldn't be a show without you."

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[leon_a_darkangel]

Crowd Approval: 1/20
Ability to perform?: Yes
Music Quality: 1

Xavier was confident enough to keep playing, if only for keeping it an an ambient level. His expression was a curious one as he heard the other lean in and whisper to him. He'd felt the support from those around the room, but the input from his fellow musician brought a gentle smile to his face.

"Thanks.." He murmured in reply, his expression smoothed out slightly as he thoughtfully moved his fingers across his tin whistle, although his surprise form his compliment had caused him to bump his lip a bit from surprise. Caiden might have been good at talking none stop, but the boy had always been friend'y to him. A solid, dependable friend at that. A swell of pride followed, even if he wasn't feeling as confident about his music.

"I wouldn't have gone if you hadn't encouraged me, I've had a blast." The jadeblood added back to the other boy.

Micillia

FINISH HIM

 

[Micillia]

Crowd Approval: 9/20
Ability to preform? Yes
Music Quality: 5

Caiden could feel the music coming to a close, so he readied up a grand finally. In a ridiculous move, Caiden held his lute up and slid to the center of the stage on his knees, yelling and punching the air.

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Elidae clapped excitedly, enjoying the folk-like music and happy company that filled the cafe. When a familiar voice addressed her, Elidae stilled for a moment, before swiveling around with a large, friendly grin.

"Nucleo! I didn't see you!" She lied, of course. She had seen him earlier. Although... not this close. Nucleo must have had a big growth spurt his their last meeting. The boy even grew some facial hair and had a more defined jaw. He was quite handsome, she had to admit. "Ah, yeah! It has been, hasn't it?" Elidae brushed a few strands of bangs away from her face while a guilty feeling settling in the pit of her bilesack. She studied his face for a moment, and it was then she realized maybe her tiny grudge had been a little too much. Elidae normally forgave with ease. Nucleo shouldn't be an exception.

"How are you? What have you been up to? Also-" With raised brows and a knowing smile, she pointed a finger and flicked it upwards. "Have you grown taller? You must be taller than me now!" Elidae chimed a genuine laugh while settling her elbows on the counter and resting her chin in her palm.

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[leon_a_darkangel]

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Xavier watched as Caiden showed off with a little musical dramatic flare. Laughing he shook his head in wonder, willing to admit defeat as a whole as he set his tin whistle down onto his lap and clapped for the other. "Well done, that was a lot of fun."

Xavier noticed a few more faces had trickled in. A gentle sigh left the jadeblood's lips. "Thank you for the turn out, I've been wondering about doing weekly sessions and maybe get other trolls in for karaoke sometime to help with business...any thoughts?" Xavier asked of those gathered around.

Despite that, he grinned sheepishly as he also waved at Eildae as he recognized her in passing given she came in often enough. Glancing to Caiden Xavier extended his hand out to shake it as a sign of good sportsmanship.

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