maskormenace | 02 ♥ Voice (posted in the morning)

[After his epic fail from the other week, Manolo isn't in a hurry to try using the video function. Instead, he sticks to the audio (and triple-checks that it's really just the audio), although it seems to take him a moment to realize his device is actually on, and people are treated to the sound of his communicator shifting in his hands.]

Um, hi there. Hahah…

[Okay, not the best start. Let’s try that again…]

So! For anyone who doesn’t know, today is the Day of the Dead. Back home, it's a time to remember those who’ve passed on before us, to make sure the dead aren’t forgotten.

I may not be in my village anymore, but today is still important to me, and it’s probably important for some of you too.

That’s why, if anyone wants to talk about dead friends or family, I’d love to hear about them. You know…what kind of person were they? What are your favorite memories of them? That kind of thing.

...Oh, and if some of you have died back home, you’re welcome to share stories about your life here too. Not the traditional way of doing things, but that only seems fair.

[There’s an awkward pause here, since he’s unsure how he ought to end this message. It’s not like a letter, but it’s not like talking with someone face-to-face either.]

Ah, right! Maybe I should properly introduce myself this time. My name is Manolo Sanchez, and I'm…looking forward to hearing from you?

[Then there's an awkward pause before the feed finally shuts off.]

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Huh? [There's a hint of laughter in his voice.] I'm just a humble guitarrista from a small town. No one famous or...you know, anything like that.

Suuuuuure you are~

[Ah, he must be in that stage where he's hiding from his adoring public as a simple civilian. It's a good thing Teddie is such an idol expert, or else he'd be so confused!]

But, uh, if you ever got the time, I wouldn't mind it if you'd humbly give me your autograph... Hehe....

Hahah, sure! I can't promise it'll be worth much, though.

Well why the heck would I sell it?

Not everyone sells their autographs, but I still thought people only wanted signatures that are actually valuable?

[People asked for Joaquin's autograph all the time back home. It's hard to imagine himself signing pictures and hats with the same dramatic flair, to be honest. Not that he has a bad opinion of himself (or that he can't be dramatic), he's just...not like that.]

But it is valuable!

To me.

[Aww, Teddie. You are a gift to this world. Manolo can't help but smile.]

I'm honored. Thank you for your kind words.

No thanks necessary, pal. I'm full of 'em!

But, uh, just saying, if you ever have anymore stories, you're more than welcome to share them with everyone's favorite bear~

[He winks, but seeing as this is a voice call, no one can see it. Just let it be known that it's heavily implied.]

Hah, well, I've got lots of stories! Just name the time and place, and I'd be happy to share them if you're ever bored.

[And just like that, his voice is filled with nothing but pure awe.]

That's good.

'Cause I'm always bored.

Really? Even in a place like this?

...Okay, maybe not always, but it sure does feel like it happens a lot. I'm not used to this whole "Teddie doing it for himself" junk.

So, um, y-yeah...if you wouldn't mind tossing me a story every now and then, I-I wouldn't complain or anything...

[Poor guy. Manolo can kind of relate, but mostly because he's used to being around family. At least he's got Joaquin here.]

Of course! I can also sing songs, you know. I'm probably better at that than I am at storytelling.

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