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Post by fryman on Nov 24, 2006 17:37:34 GMT -8
Sitting on the sidewalk in the city a green hair kid could be seen sleeping with a small cardboard box cover with a plastic with a sign above it reading, “Spare Change so I can buy a Violin.”
It wasn’t much, but Cliff needed to make some money in order to get by in life. If Cliff had an instrument then he would be playing it, but sadly he left it in New York with many of his other thing so all he could do is hope for people to just pity him and give him a few coins. He wasn’t asking for much, but thankfully people did not mind just tossing a few coins in the bag for the green hair bum.
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Post by chihiro on Nov 24, 2006 19:19:05 GMT -8
((ooc: Hey, if it's alright, I think I'm going to play this off as a sort of continuation from another thread Chi was in, Trolley , if that's okay...^_^)) The anxious figure of one Chihiro Amuri almost tripped over the protruding feet of the sleeping green haired boy as she made her way up the street toward her house. She gasped audibly, tossing out her left hand to catch herself should she fall to the concrete, her right hand carrying her books she'd taken out of the library. Fortunately, she was able to catch her balance, and the girl whipped around to see what it was she tripped over. A boy...with green hair? That was odd, but seemed to be even more peculiar was the fact that he was sleeping on the sidewalk, and with a box asking for change for a violin! Chocolate hues narrowed curiously...he didn't seem to be homeless, his clothes were too crisp, and there was something about his posture that just didn't scream 'desperate.' Lethargic, maybe, but nothing to make her think he was in need for money for food or anything. In fact, the sign told her that as well. She tilted her head to the side curiously as she continued to look at him, her gaze drifting from the sign to the boy's sleeping face, and back again. |
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Post by fryman on Nov 25, 2006 9:10:40 GMT -8
Sleeping there for a while with the sun beating down on his eyes Cliff slept without a care until for some reason the warm sun was cover leaving him left in the shade. Taking a few moments to adjust and realize something was blocking his sunlight Cliff narrowly open his right eye and yawn.
As he yawn the green hair kid ask, “So are you going to put change in the box, or just stand around all day staring at me?”
Closing his eyes again Cliff lean forward and started to stretch his arms out a bit follow by him rotating his neck allowing it to crack slightly as he started to wake up. After he yawn again Cliff open up his eyes with a sleepy look still on his face.
Bringing his right hand up to eyes and rubbing his eye lid Cliff then added in a lazy tone, “Not that I mind either though, but I am sure you got more important things to do then spend time staring at a guy like me.”
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Post by chihiro on Nov 25, 2006 15:44:11 GMT -8
Chi blinked, realizing that she had indeed been staring when the boy, now awake, pointed it out to her. Sh looked away, her cheeks reddening slightly before she looked back at him hesitantly. It must be awkward to wake up to have someone staring at you, but then again he was sleeping in the middle of a sidewalk so he was pretty much asking for it.
"Oh, sorry, it's just..."
You were out of place in this sidewalk setting? I have things on my mind? The junior felt in her right pocket, fingertips brushing against the memory disc she'd just relieved the senior transfer from minutes ago. She really hoped that was the only one, but for some reason she had the strange feeling that it wasn't. He wouldn't just give it up to her like that, he was tauntnig her...yeah, that's it. Reminding her, letting her dwell in her own worry. He wouldn't just give her the disc, it gave him too much power over her to have it.
"So..what do you want a violin for?"
She asked curiously, knowing full well that, yes, an instrument was meant to be played, but she was curious to know why the green haired boy would sit out asking for money for a classical instrument and not like a ferrari or a bass or something.
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Post by fryman on Nov 25, 2006 16:00:09 GMT -8
Yawning again Cliff closed his mouth and still looking sleepily answer, “I like to listen to the Violin and a few years ago I use to play it.”
Closing his eyes as a pleasant smile came on his face as he remembers some good things from his past. With a more happy breath Cliff said in a lighter tone, “I figure that once I get a violin again and practice then I can sit on a corner and play it while asking for more money.”
With a smile Cliff laugh a little at how stupid that sounds like, but the main reason he was doing it was just to say that he beg for money so he can buy something to beg for even more money.
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Post by chihiro on Nov 25, 2006 18:12:15 GMT -8
A light laugh burst from the small girl at the boy's comment...beg for money to get something to beg for more money...that worked, she supposed. She tucked a strand of her raven colored hair behind her ear as she adjusted the books in her arms.
"Then...why don't you get a job?"
She asked, it seemed like a simple enough solution. Well, maybe a better one than sleeping on the sidewalk asking for money to ask for more money.
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Post by fryman on Nov 25, 2006 19:10:05 GMT -8
Hearing the girl suddenly burst into a laugh place a smile on Cliff’s face because he had a feeling that the girl in front of him must be under a lot of stress. Chuckling at what was going on Cliff motion his hands to his right and offer, “Why don’t you come take this seat to my right and rest a bit. There I can better explain to you why I can't get a job.”
With a nice non-threatening smile Cliff then added, “I promise I won’t bit if it will make you feel better.”
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Post by chihiro on Nov 26, 2006 12:21:03 GMT -8
Chi hesitated for a moment. She had gone from manipulating the male population for entertainment to practically fearing them in such a short time, but she figured that he seemed nice enough, and if he did try anything she could use the beeper Aureus had given her. The beeper! Why hadn't she thought of it before on the trolley? Stupid! She cursed herself inwardly, because that was the exact reason he had given it to her, whenever Karel showed up again, or if she needed him. Meh..idiot. She cursed again, but with less vigor as she sat down beside the green haired boy, though leaving about a foot space between them just in case. Afterall, she didn't know this guy nor he her, so any too much closer would be a bit awkward. She then looked over at him, waiting for him to continue.
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Post by fryman on Nov 26, 2006 12:46:38 GMT -8
Leaning the back of his head against the wall Cliff kept a lazy eye on the girl as she nervously stood there with a look of horror on her face obvious thinking of something else and as she nervously (and uncomforting) took a seat a foot away from him. There was something bothering her, but at the same time it was none of his business so he would not push the subject too much or for that matter any subject. She was way to serious and nervous for his taste anyway.
Smiling Cliff comment sarcastically, “Well it seems like you have been having a wonderful day so far.”
Taking in a deep breath Cliff level out his head to look at the people walking past him on the sidewalk. In a few moments Cliff then ask in a forgetful manner as if trying to change the subject, “So what where you wondering about me now?”
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Post by chihiro on Nov 28, 2006 9:58:52 GMT -8
The faintest hint of a scowl graced the girl's features as he mentioned her having a good day so far, was it that obvious in her body language?
"You have no idea.."
Her left hand raised to fiddle with the pen stuck in the spiral of her notebook, it gave her something to do. Chocolate orbs glanced over at the green haired boy at his question, and her frusterated expression faded.
"You were going to tell me why it is you can't get a job...and a name would be nice too. I'm Chihiro."
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Post by fryman on Nov 28, 2006 14:51:00 GMT -8
Closing his eyes and shaking his head a little as he chuckle a little at the whole situation Cliff open his eyes again. Turning his head to face Chihiro, Cliff extends his right hand and with a smile said in an upbeat voice, “Sorry about that. My name is Cliff, Cliff Blackheart. It’s a pleasure to meet you Chihiro.”
After a while or after Chihiro shook his hand, Cliff would them turn his face to watch the people walking by him before he would answer her question. Clearing his voice with a little cough Cliff then answer, “I can’t get a job because I am not able to hold any sort of obligation for a long period of time.”
Smiling Cliff laugh lightly as he remember all he things he ran away in his life. All those people and friends a like he abandon when he was needed most. His laugh was light, but in someway in Cliff’s mind it was consider being a shallow fill with bitterness to himself. As to how bitter it sounded to others is not up to him to decide so why bother to describe it further?
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Post by chihiro on Dec 10, 2006 1:35:56 GMT -8
((ooc: Sorry! *falls over*))
"Likewise, Cliff."
She replied in a friendly tone, extending her own right hand to shake his. He seemed like a nice enough fellow, and the girl's guard fell enough where she was comfortable sitting where she was without acting jumpy, but she was still alert to her surroundings. She listened to his explanation, tilting her head to the side.
"It's funny that you say you can't hold up obligations for a long period of time yet you're willing to take up an instrument. That's a lot of work and a lot of practice to become a quality player, expecially with the violin."
She noted, her tone not holding anything note of criticism or boastfulness, but a level of acknowledged curiousity. Afterall he said himself that he couldn't even hold a job for a long period of time, wheras learning an instrument could possibly take even longer.
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Post by fryman on Dec 12, 2006 16:08:37 GMT -8
With a small smile on his face Cliff chuckle lightly before he rested his head against the wall he was leaning against. In a light and carefree voice Cliff then answer, “When I was a freshman and sophomore I use to play the violin, but I was only good in one song. That song I could play with my eyes shut and change it however I want.”
Taking in a deep breath Cliff then finish, “I was never any good at the violin, but knowing that I could play one song with all of my being was worth it.”
Then with a laugh and joking voice Cliff added, “Well many people sit on the corner playing music for change, but seeing as how I don’t have an instrument I can’t really do that. Right?”
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Post by chihiro on Dec 13, 2006 17:49:16 GMT -8
((ooc: Just a question, shouldn't the song in you sig be by Sum 41 not 42? Something I noticed ^__~))
"True, but then again you'll still have to practice to be good enough to play on the sidewalk and people to give you money. And I'm sure that sooner or later you might need to learn more than one song."
She said, not unkindly in the slightest. She found it admirable taht he put so much into one song, adn was willing to sit for a long time on an umerciless sidewalk in the hopes of getting money to revive that which he spent so much to perfect.
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Post by fryman on Dec 15, 2006 11:26:25 GMT -8
With a smile Cliff chuckle a bit more at all the questions Chihiro was asking. Of course they all had purpose and would have to be address at some point, but currently Cliff would prefer to wait on it before trying to solve it.
Sighing after chuckling a bit Cliff then answer in a low pondering voice, “Well. I guess you are right. I haven’t really thought about that yet.”
Pausing for a second Cliff then continues with, “But. You know, I can do all the planning in the world, but without the violin what use of worrying so much about learning a new song?”
As he said that a guy wearing in a suit walked past on the sidewalk and dropped some coins inside the box. Looking up at him Cliff smile as he nodded and reply, “Thank you.”
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