maskormenace | 03 ♥ audio (late night)

[This is the first time he's ever made a top post with his guitar, and the second time he's ever publicly played anything over the network.

After seeing how everyone reacted to Dorian's version of "Wonderwall", he wasn't in a hurry to put himself out there, least of all with something as intensely personal as his music.

But he's feeling pensive tonight, and he has too much free time on his hands now that the holidays are over and Heropa has been rescued. At around 1:30 in the morning, he starts a live audio feed. Without any words of introduction, an uncharacteristically melancholy guitar piece floats through the network. There are no vocals, no words -- Manolo's guitar does the singing for him tonight.

Music buffs will indeed recognize it as a rendition of "Caroline, No" by The Beach Boys. The interpretation is Manolo's own work, done entirely by ear (not an easy thing to do with a guitar solo, considering the complexity of the original source material). But even those who are unfamiliar with the song may feel quiet pangs of sadness and a sense of longing for simpler, happier times...

Once the song reaches its conclusion and the final notes gently fade into silence, Manolo simply closes the feed.]

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[It's okay, Maya, he wouldn't blame you if he heard you laughing.]

ah
yeah
thats a good point

i guess thats something
you and i have in common

i just hated telling him no

then i saw pan's video
well after joaquin left
and in that instant
everything changed

but he has every right
to worry about me

my past actions
dont inspire much confidence
in the self-preservation department

Yeah
I know how that feels.

But I think you can fix it with him. I don't think anyone could stay mad at someone like you for long. Besides,it means he's mad because he loves you, so I don't think he'll stay away.

hating telling people no
you mean?

and i hope so maya

i know joaquin
just wants whats best
for me

we just cant seem to
see eye to eye
on what that is

yep.

I hope so too. And I really believe it'll happen, okay? don't give up!

nice to know
im not the only one then
hahah

thank you
for the encouragement
maya

im staying in de chima
for awhile

maybe some space
will give him some time
to cool down

yeah!! maybe I'll come see you in de chima, we can hang out.

i would like that
very much

i dont know my way
around de chima so well
but
im sure we could find
something to do

I don't either! Mostly just the mall. We can go together?

or we can go exploring

i have never
been to the mall
before!

do you think
they have smoothies there?

they totally do!! have you ever had bubble tea before? they have one of those places too but like you can get a smoothie with boba instead

i have never
had bubble tea before
never had boba either

what are they like??

omg they're sooooooo good

boba is like. balls of jelly? tapioca jelly. They're chewy! and you put them in drinks like tea-- so you call it 'bubble tea' cos they look like bubbles!!

sometimes they put them in the bottom of smoothies too

ohhh
so its called bubble tea
if it has this "boba" in it
i see!

i have never
had anything like that before

you make it sound
so fun and delicious Maya

i would love to try it!

sweet. you free tomorrow? Let's go get some!!

let me see
my schedule for tomorrow is:

eating
sleeping
playing with cat

...so yes
i think i can
make time for you

I dunno man, playing with cats is pretty important!!!

but if you're up for it, do you mind if I bring my friend komasan along?? he's really small and I think you'd like him

also i'm pretty sure he's been cooing at you over the comm for a little bit now i can kinda hear him from where I am lol

yes this is true
im glad we can agree
on the important things in life

and please
bring komasan with you
he sounds really sweet
also it would probably be good
for him to know im an actual person
and not a phone

omg he thinks you're a phone that's precious
he's super cute and tiny you'll love him

i'll see you tomorrow then!! try to get some rest ok?

right?
how does someone
that cute even exist
either way
im looking forward
to meeting him

thank you!
i will try my best

[There is a serious ice cream binge in the cards tonight, though, so no promises.]

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