pc catchall for nonon (symphonise)

[requiemed]

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week three, tuesday.

[requiemed]

[ With the music ban lifted, Zoe suddenly has access to a form of stress relief that she’s sorely missed in the week it was gone. She’s mentioned her playing to several people, but out of them, Nonon remains one of the most enthusiastic. That’s why, when Zoe happens to pass her by somewhere in the temple, she raises a hand in greeting.]

Hey. How are you doing?

[symphonise]

[ Same feel. Same hat.

Even though the weekend was a clusterfuck, with music back, Nonon is in higher spirits. It isn't quite that easy, but it makes things easier. ]

Guitar girl! [ Yes. That's. A stupid nickname. ] I'm better with the new rules. How are you?

[requiemed]

Zoe, actually.

[But she doesn't sound too bothered by the nickname; there's humor in her voice as she corrects her.]

Better with the new rules, too. That reminds me, though, did you still want to take a listen?

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[ She waves a hand, as if she hears Zoe say her name, which she does (but is she going to use Zoe's name? we just don't know). ]

Yes! Lead the way. I want to hear what you've got.

[ She makes the assumption that Zoe is ready to play for her. ]

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[There's a small smile, and she doesn't seem to mind the assumption too much. Off they go to find the guitar.]

Any particular kind of music?

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What are you the best at? That's what I want to hear.

[ Wow her, Zoe. As long as it's not idol pop, Nonon will accept it. Probably. ]

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Sounds good.

[And that being said, once they track down the guitar, she thinks for a few minutes before starting to play. She's even singing along softly as she does, barely loud enough to hear. She's no prodigy, but she's pretty good for a high schooler.]

[symphonise]

[ Music doesn't need to be played by a prodigy to be heard. For as high standards as Nonon has, expression is the most important part to her.

She listens aptly while she plays, a good audience member to good music. She claps whenever Zoe is finished. ]

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[She smiles once she hears the clapping, slipping the guitar strap off her shoulders.]

Glad you liked it.

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You could use a little more confidence, but I can tell you really enjoy playing. [ And that's the important part. ] Have you always wanted to be a musician?

[requiemed]

Yeah... I'm working on that first part. I'm just new on the whole playing for other people thing.

[As for the next question:]

Not always, but I've gotten really into it in the last few years.

[symphonise]

We need to get you a proper audience. The exhilaration of an audience enjoying your performance can't be beat. That'll give you a confidence boost.

[ She sounds certain. ]

week five, wednesday.

[requiemed]

[It's midmorning when she finds Nonon in the East Wing. She came here to sample some of the food, but when she sees the other girl, something else comes to mind. Still, it feels strange to jump right into it, and so:]

Hey. How's your week been?

[symphonise]

[ Nonon almost always has a plate of desserts whenever she's in the East Wing. Her fork is halfway to her mouth, but it pauses for Zoe. ]

Hey, Guitar Girl. I'm trying to make the best of it, but you know the huge obstacle that happened earlier. [ Yu getting hit with Advancement Opportunity. ] What's up?

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...Yeah.

[She definitely knows, and there's a resulting sigh. She wishes she knew who did it, but - if Yu himself didn't want to fixate on it, she shouldn't either, she thinks.]

You said there was something I could ask you in private, remember?

[symphonise]

[ Nonon wishes she knew, too, and she still wants to try to find out, but she's set it aside for the moment.

She sets down the fork. ]

Yes. Satsuki Kiryuuin is the person I respect most in my world, this world, or any world. I would follow her anywhere.

[ Her devotion is clear when she speaks about Satsuki. There's no mistaking it. ]

I'm not afraid to talk about her, but it's harder to guess I'm with Love if I don't.

[requiemed]

[She offers a smile at that, taking a seat near where Nonon is.]

That's sweet. How long have you been dating?

1/2

[symphonise]

[ DATING

god she wishes

Nonon loses her cool for a split second. Like, a super quick second. ]

[symphonise]

[ And then it's kind of back, and she grumbles, sounding resigned. ]

Never. She wouldn't know a date if it hit her in the face. For a very good reason, but it's still the truth.

[ There's affection in her voice. ]

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[She blinks, then shakes her head.]

Oh... I'm sorry. I didn't mean for that to get too personal.

[symphonise]

No, it's fine.

[ She shrugs, but she still takes a bite out of her dessert. ]

I know what Satsuki-chan is like, and I don't regret it. I made my choices. What about you?

[requiemed]

Still... If you want to talk about it, you can.

[She imagines it must be painful. Still, she blinks when Nonon asks that.]

What about me...?

[symphonise]

She doesn't have time to date, and if I'm realistic, I don't either. Things at home aren't... good for that.

[ Her tone is honest and frank. She's thought about it, but it's not something she's seriously pursued. ]

Where do you want to be? Do you have anyone like that?

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Is there a lot going on?

[It's gently prompting, but she won't force an answer out of here. When Nonon asks, though, she just kind of looks down at the ground.]

Kind of. It's... We're still trying to figure out what we are. You know? And coming here apart from him didn't exactly help me with that.

[symphonise]

Yeah, that's an understatement. It's part of the reason I accepted to come here.

[ She watches Zoe for a moment. She doesn't need to press, but... ]

What do you want to be with him?