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Cynric ([personal profile] dodo_master) wrote2010-09-27 06:41 pm

Creation 11

[Cynric's out and about on the town as usual! Today you'll find him in a few places, we're you're free to harass/gawk at/possibly talk to?:

1!) Squinting at various store fronts in downtown Mayfield, frowning and wrinkling his nose in frustration. This town has a distinct lack of tea trays. What a bother.

2!) At the grocery store! His basket has things in it like tea, sugar, cream, bread, cheese, some meats... and candy. And cookies. Oh, those apples look good! And how about some this breakfast cereal? He'll probably ask your advice on what would be better for a party: black or red licorice? Or maybe you'll spot the shorty trying to reach a taller shelf, knocking over everything in creation in the process.

3!) In your garage. Yep, yours. He's rooting through your stuff, looking for tea trays mostly, but he gets distracted by pretty much anything. Especially mechanical bits, large and small. Or anything else fin that might catch his eye. He sees nothing wrong with taking anything - after all, is it really YOUR stuff, Mayfield? It was here when you got here, right? Unless whatever he's taking is regain-related. Oops.

4!) Practicing his singing in his backyard, with his dodo for an audience. After all, he's made friends with some of music's finest, and he wants to impress. The scary part? The boy is actually good. REALLY good. He's got a lovely tenor voice. After all, he's had several hundred years to get it right. You'll hear him doing scales and singing snippets from his favorite opera, Don Giovanni.]

i should have known!

[identity profile] dodo-master.livejournal.com 2010-09-28 12:15 am (UTC)(link)
[Sorry Salieri! But he's singing it, and doing it damned well. He doesn't see you, but after a minute or two the dodo will spot you and squawk, alerting Cynric to your presence.]

Oh! Mr. Salieri! I had no idea you were there.

[identity profile] laughedatbygod.livejournal.com 2010-09-28 12:55 am (UTC)(link)
...So, you are a fan of Mozart's, I see.

[identity profile] dodo-master.livejournal.com 2010-09-28 01:21 am (UTC)(link)
Naturally! Ah, it's been so long since I've done any singing! I only have myself to blame if I sounded out of practice.

[identity profile] laughedatbygod.livejournal.com 2010-09-28 02:06 am (UTC)(link)
Tell me, Cynric... do you happen to know any pieces from Armida?

[identity profile] dodo-master.livejournal.com 2010-09-28 02:27 am (UTC)(link)
[He thinks for a moment... this old man has a bad memory. But then he gives a bit of a start as it comes back to him.]

I think I remember that one! Goodness, so difficult, that bel canto style! So dramatic, but very nice.

[identity profile] laughedatbygod.livejournal.com 2010-09-28 02:27 am (UTC)(link)
[Smiles, waving a hand.]

"Indulge me. Sing a few bars."

[identity profile] dodo-master.livejournal.com 2010-09-28 02:53 am (UTC)(link)
[He thinks for a moment, scratching the back of his head in his usual overexaggerated fashion.

He clears his throat and sings. It sounds good, but the lyrics are WAY off. He knows it too. When he's done, he looks a bit frustrated.]


Ah, see, I used to use magic for translation! Easy spell, you see. My Italian is quite rusty without it.

[But that Don Giovanni he was singing earlier? That was perfect.]

[identity profile] laughedatbygod.livejournal.com 2010-09-28 03:15 am (UTC)(link)
[Salieri seems pretty frustrated with the whole display too. How is it that Cynric was able to perfectly recite an entire piece from Don Giovanni, but stumbled when called upon to sing one of Salieri's own works? Even here, Mozart continues to laugh at him.]

"...I see."

[identity profile] dodo-master.livejournal.com 2010-09-28 03:21 am (UTC)(link)
[W-well obviously his performance is lacking, and he turns apologetic.]

Ah, I do apologize, sir! Like I said, rusty. My memory isn't what it used to be, I'm afraid! I just need to practice harder, what without and translation spells. It's a convenience you start to take advantage of after awhile. I assure you, I can do better. I wonder if someone out there would give lessons in Italian...

[identity profile] laughedatbygod.livejournal.com 2010-09-28 03:22 am (UTC)(link)
I suppose it can't be helped. If you wish, I will tutor you in Italian and singing.

[identity profile] dodo-master.livejournal.com 2010-09-28 03:34 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, would you? Really?!

[He goes from gleeful to frustrated again in a flash.] But I couldn't afford to pay you. This town won't give me a job, you see. I do have some money, thanks to being employed by Miss Theta. It seems like a lot, but it doesn't go far in this town.

[identity profile] laughedatbygod.livejournal.com 2010-09-28 11:39 am (UTC)(link)
[Shakes his head.]

"Payment is not necessary. I only ask one condition of you."

[identity profile] dodo-master.livejournal.com 2010-09-28 12:45 pm (UTC)(link)
If you insist! What is it?

[identity profile] laughedatbygod.livejournal.com 2010-09-28 12:56 pm (UTC)(link)
In the future, please refrain from singing any of Mozart's works in my presence.

[identity profile] dodo-master.livejournal.com 2010-09-28 02:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[Well that's disappointing.]

Really? Ah, well if you insist...

[identity profile] laughedatbygod.livejournal.com 2010-09-28 02:41 pm (UTC)(link)
"Then I believe we have an accord."

[Extends his hand for a shake.]

[identity profile] dodo-master.livejournal.com 2010-09-28 03:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Alright then. Yes, I believe we do! [Handshake]

[identity profile] laughedatbygod.livejournal.com 2010-09-28 03:46 pm (UTC)(link)
I have some scheduling concerns to work out first, but I will be in touch. It seems I will be teaching a number of students how to play the piano as well.

[identity profile] dodo-master.livejournal.com 2010-09-28 04:24 pm (UTC)(link)
I'll be reay whenever! And I'll be sure to keep practicing in the meanwhile.

[identity profile] laughedatbygod.livejournal.com 2010-09-28 05:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[Nods.]

"Yes, see that you do. We will need a male lead, after all."

[identity profile] dodo-master.livejournal.com 2010-09-28 05:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[Heeeeeeee!]

But of course. I won't disappoint you!

[identity profile] laughedatbygod.livejournal.com 2010-09-28 06:44 pm (UTC)(link)
You will of course have to audition for His Majesty as well, but I don't foresee any problems there.

[identity profile] dodo-master.livejournal.com 2010-09-28 11:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Of course not! I look forward to it.

[identity profile] laughedatbygod.livejournal.com 2010-09-29 12:59 am (UTC)(link)
Well, until next time, then.