11236/Musical Musings

Musical Musings
Date of Scene:	24 March 2020
Location:	Shannon's Room (East Halls), Xavier's School
Synopsis:	Megs and Shannon discuss concert plans
Cast of Characters:	Pixie, Nightingale

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Pixie has posed:
It's early evening and classes finished maybe a couple of hours ago. Things have been fairly quiet around the institute, but with spring fast approaching, and spring break fast on its heels Megan is getting pretty excited about a potential concert..But a concert needed participants, so here she is, knocking on Shannon's door, hoping to have a little chat with her.

Nightingale has posed:
     At first, there is no answer. The only sound to greet Megan's tapping on the door is a gentle, yet somehow powerful piano intro, deceptive in its simplicity. Then, Shannon's silky alto voice adds to the piece, singing as if she thought nobody could hear.

"Like a small boat
On the ocean
Sending big waves
Into motion
Like how a single word
Can make a heart open
I might only have one match
But I can make an explosion...."

     It's at that point that Megan's knocking seems to register, the notes from both piano and singer fading into silence. "Who is it?" she calls out, the sound of a chair scraping backwards against the floor heard for a moment.

Pixie has posed:
Megan Gwynn pauses, leaning her ear against the door, eyes wide with wonder as she listens to beautiful music trailing in from underneath the door. She holds her breath, wings fluttering rapidly as she listens, remembering why she came here in the first place.

Then the music abruptly stops, snapping her out of her reverie. "Ooh..Shannon, that was beautiful! I'm so sorry to interrupt, it's me, Megan! Do you have a moment?"

Nightingale has posed:
     "Of course! Just a sec!" There's the sound of soft slippers padding across the floor, growing closer to the door, which then opens to reveal the winged healer in question. Yep. She's in those goofy sheepdog slippers again, red tartan sweatpants, and baggy gray tank top. "C'mon in, I could fire up the teakettle and put a cup on if you like?" Shannon offers a hug to Megan, before stepping aside to let her into the room. "I love that song. It's a nice reminder that it doesn't take much to be a hero. Just to have that one match, and be willing to do the right thing."

Pixie has posed:
Megan Gwynn ooohs, "I'd loove a spot of tea. London Fog's my fave!" she beams, peering around and realizes she has never actually visited Shannon's room before. "Hmm how've you been? It's been a while since we've had a little girl chat.." she sighs softly, fondly at the meaning of the song.

"Oh, yes, I suppose that's right. I mean, I've always struggled to prove myself to others, and many times I've messed up on the hero front..Although I think Dr. Strange will be quite proud of me when he learns how I helped handle the gremlin situation out in the park the other day."

Or, she hopes so anyway, ever so eager to prove herself to the sorcerer supreme.

Nightingale has posed:
     Shannon grimaces openly at mention of the Sorceror Supreme, much as if she'd eaten a lemon whole. "The man's got some mad skills, I'll admit that, but his bedside manner needs work." Her tone is a bit tart and clipped, leaving little doubt that prior interactions with the man have not been favorable in the least. "Still..." Here, the girl is a bit more hesitant, as she heads over to the area where the mini-fridge is, rustling about to come up with two mugs, a small electric teakettle, and a small wooden chest with an assortment of teas on an antique tray. "...he did seem a bit more, well... civil, almost approachable even, at the festival. It's not what I've experienced from him before. But a pleasant surprise." Amidst the teas in the chest are a few London Fog, but also some chamomile, peppermint, Irish Breakfast, and various flavors of green tea.

     Glancing at Megan, she cants her head and smiles somewhat, giving the pink-haired girl an up nod. "We all mess up sometimes. Just got to pick each other up and keep on going, ya know?"

Pixie has posed:
Megan Gwynn giggles and shrugs, "Well, I've never actually seen him actively using his powers. I mean when those gremlins attacked in the park the other day, he just kinda stood back and barked out instructions.." she smirks, "I was kinda hoping to see him use his magic. I mean, he's probably more powerful than even Illy, right?"

She bites her lip and sighs, "Just hope I don't manage to mess up..I mean, he invited me to join his academy and maybe I can finally learn some real spells..ALthough that lady Morgana also promised to teach me some magic spells.." she shivers at the memory of something..

And starts laughing nervously, "Heh, remind me to never try and bring a dead plant in an old musty crypt back to life though.."

Nightingale has posed:
     Shannon raises her eyebrows. "But you -have- seen him using his magic. Don't you remember the protection spell on the school? Remember those orange tendril things that pulled malicious bamf's off of some of usS? That was his work. I'm telling ya, the man's got some mad skills." She snickers softly, shaking her head. "Oh man, can you imagine if him and Illy ever had to work together, as powerful as they both are?"

     The little white teakettle is lifted from its base and taken to the bathroom sink, to be filled up with cold water. "That's awesome he invited you like that. But... who's Morgana? SHould I be concerned?" Little squeaks almost like a mouse can be heard as she shuts off the water, coming back out with the teakettle in hand, to be set on its base and the switch on the handle flipped to heat up the water.

     Smiling lightly, Shannon glances over in Megan's direction, canting her head slightly to one side as she casts the other girl a curious look. "What brought you here, though? I don't get a lot of visitors, if any at all."

Pixie has posed:
Megan Gwynn oooohs, "Riiight! That seems like sooo long ago. I'd almost forgotten." she grins, "Yeah, but him and Illy working together?" she shivers, "Okay honestly, Illy kinda scares me. I've seen her magic at work. And those demons?"

As for Morgana, Megan shrugs, "Hmm not sure yet. She's pretty quiet, kinda mysterious, and seems nice. Said she could teach me some cool stuff, and she seemed interested in joining Strange's academy too but..I dunno what it is about her. Her magic feels almost..Familiar, somehow?"

Oh right, the reason why she's here. "Ooh, well y'know, with spring break around the corner, and people all eager to get out and get some sunshine, I was talking to Samuel about throwing a little spring concert at Club Evolution..Ooh and I've started a little group, the Twinx, with me, Shellie, Mellie, and Kellie. Of course, we could always do with another member, since I just LOVE your voice..But I'm sure you'd be awesome as a solo act too!"

Nightingale has posed:
     "There's room for both group and solo acts, why couldn't there be both? What song do the Twinx plan on singing?" Shannon's cheeks go faintly rose, and those large, snowy feathered wings start to furl around in front of her. After all this time, she still doesn't take compliments very easily at all. "Both would be an honor, though if there's going to be a group performance, then the sooner we can all rehearse together the better."