maskormenace | Second Song ( Video )

[ Those who know Rose might have realized she kind of, uh, dropped off the radar. So to speak. The woman was doing her job, trying to blend in but she’s hit a bit of a hiccup in all that. Asking for help isn’t something she actually likes to do. In fact, she tries to avoid bothering people with her problems at all costs. This time though it’s kind of unavoidable.

At least everyone seems to not be crazy anymore. ]

Hey, everyone! I have... a question, for the masses. [ The smile she started with begins to wane... Gosh, this is a lot harder than she thought it’d be. The blond sighs and runs a hand through her hair and composes herself once more. ]

So, I’m sure I’m not the first one to have this problem, but... Does anyone else have any issues, like, controlling their powers?

[ Well. She feels she needs to explain, so- ]

I mean. I like music. Anyone who knows me knows that. So I like to play guitar and let my voice out around town in cafes, parks... No problem, right? I thought it wouldn’t be. It wasn’t back home. But then I started realizing people are influenced by it. I caused a brawl the other night in a biker bar by singing some Disturbed. The dudes listening to me just got, like, super angry out of nowhere and then started fist fighting!

I didn't really think of it until the other day, I was playing like a, uh, relaxing song in the park and before I knew it people were falling asleep on their feet around me. That's when I realized it was me causing these weird things to happen with my music.

What’s gonna happen when I sing a sexy song, huh? I don’t wanna be in that monthly report thing as the chick responsible for some spontaneous orgy!

[ So, she’s... a lot more panicked about this than she was originally trying to let on. Whoops. ]

I just. I want to keep singing and playing music, but I don’t wanna mess with people! If anyone wants to, like, help me figure it out or give some advice I’d… I’d really appreciate it. Thanks.

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What did your file have to say about it?

[Jo assumes the woman is new, considering the question.]

[ Newer. New-ish. ]

I mean, I... kind of. Skimmed through it? It said something about musical inclination, I think, but that just seemed normal!

[Hmm. Okay.]

So it's just when you're singing? Every time you sing?

Uhm, sometimes. Also when I play guitar. And it's not every song, so I don't know.

Do those times have anything in common?

I don't know. The effects were different both times, I can't remember if I felt any different...

I'd. I'd probably need to do it again. Test it out.

[ Which is what people have been suggesting but now it's just a matter of how. ]