#thegrandmaestro

[ode-to-tragedy]

"Cause you choose which one you wanna fuck you in place, a man or the ache in your legs backstage, I know which one gets me on my knees"

"Gripping my hair like I'm made of sheets'

"The voice in my ears says"

"REMEMBER THE BET"

"Im nodding at nothing, Im holding my breath"

"Remember"

"Remember"

"Remember the bet"

"This love feels like a threat...."

So uh. Ode angst. Yeah.

Also i don't ever intend to draw this guy again in the future so. Yeah

On a more positive note

This is a pretty awesome voice claim

[the-snake-and-the-statue]

...He didn't deserve the pAin he went through...I'll miss him so sO-

her voice breaks..

*Sammy hugs her tighter, wondering where the hell Latte is.*

... I know. He didn't.

*Ode looks down and clasps their hands together, quietly praying. Their head hurts, knowing what came of this all. They pray that hes happy, finally.*

*Vaga gently helps Nova and Mirobelle sit down, and they both hold onto his legs and each other. His hands ache from how still he tried to sign despite their trembling.*

[vaga-and-nova]

"I need to do a bunch of work with the printers since things got reset anyways, so you want to go have some fun with them?"

*He smiles and nods, standing up.*

I'm gonna go with Nathan, he's gonna show me some stuff with the printers.

What? I wanna come too!

*Mirobelle leans up and whispers something to him.*

.......... nevermind- you guys have fun!

*Odette nods.* Do have fun, you two.

We will!

"Let's go."

[memefaucet]

Attend this social function...

[ode-to-tragedy]

GET GAY THOUGHT CURSED

I-

.....

... are you satisfied? Was this truly necessary?

Ridiculous...

[the-snake-and-the-statue]

Yume just…stands there. Silent. Ink drips from her eyes.

*Ode looks towards her and breaks away from Samuel, kneeling by Yume.*

*Icia fumbles with a larger piece of paper.* ... this is his will. Would you guys like me to read it aloud now....?

[ode-to-tragedy]

“I don’t know who coded New London, but I don’t think they actually know how the UK works.”

New London, hm? Is that where you are from?

*Their tone grows just the tiniest hint more lively.*

[ode-to-tragedy]

Yume gives everyone a hug, before running off to do…whatever. Probably sketching the party and its attendees.

..... do enjoy the rest of the party, everyone.

*Icia turns and walks away, hands clasped over her stomach. Ode glances once more at Dunite before walking back to the stage.*

.... c'mon, Aoki. *Dunite takes Aoki's hand and walks off to dance and cheer herself up.*

[ode-to-tragedy]

He gives her a look like “me?? Mature????” but nods in agreement.

Thank you. Both of you should be willing to say something if something happens.

(That's rich, coming from you.....)

Now, Odette.

.... pardon?!

Don't you dare "pardon" me. Is this really the best time? Is this really the place? Look around you, Odette. This is absolutely no place for screaming at Dunite for this.

Icia, you don't understa-

*Icia clenches her jaw, dark ice spreading on the ground from where she is.* Ode if you do not stop fighting with me, so help me gods I will not hesitate to do exactly what you were trying to do to Dunite with you. That is ENOUGH.

*They shut up.*

*Icia sighs.*

Apologies... but still. Look at Yume. Do you really think your energy is best spent on yelling at Dunite for what is already done and what couldn't have even been prevented, rather than trying to make sure Yume is okay..?

..... no, that wasn't my intention at all, I....

[ode-to-tragedy]

Aoki returns Icia’s glare.

*Not a glare. Just a very firm look. She gives him one with a dark and stormy eye, as not to test her.... it's evident she doesn't have the energy to do anything rash.*

Dunite, why did you not tell anyone?

I was scared. I thought maybe I could find a way to do it before anyone noticed... and I didn't want to stress anyone out more.

That isn't an excuse.

I know... I'm sorry.

How did it happen in the first place?

The portal glitched. It wasn't anything I could have prevented, my magic still follows some of the code of the digital world. Glitches happen.

Hm. How soon did you know about this.

.... almost immediately.....

*Ode bites the inside of their cheek.*

.... *She turns to Aoki.* Did you know as well, Aoki?

[ode-to-tragedy]

Rae hugs Yume, still watching what's going on but bringing Yume to the sidelines a bit.

*Icia finally walks over.*

What is going on over here..???

*... Ode explains the situation, with bit less distaste in their voice than before.*

............ hm. *Her gaze towards Dunite is steely.*

[ode-to-tragedy]

Aoki is…dead silent.

*Dunite just looks down. She feels terrible about it.*

..... *Ode stands.* Why didn't you say anything?

I didn't want to stress anyone out....

Do you know how stressed I was regardless? Not being able to find her anywhere???

[ode-to-tragedy]

he beams.

"I'm excited to surprise them. Thank you."

*They beam back.*

"Of course, Nathan."

[vaga-and-nova]

"I should bring popcorn next time then"

*Miro and Odette laugh a bit.*

What're you guys talking about?

How funny you and Vaga are when bickering.

ughhhhh...

We can do it more.

No.

I think we've witnessed enough fighting today.

*Odette puts away their tools.*

"The piano's tuned now. You were a fantastic help, Nathan. Thank you."

[vaga-and-nova]

"it was pretty entertaining, wish it had subtitles though"

"Maybe Raina could do that."

*She pauses for a moment- that was mostly meant to be a joke but it seems as if she's actually considering it. Maybe?*

That would be quite a unique ability- She gives him the ability to see subtitles for others.

Perhaps- but we shouldn't ask too much of her though, she took away our curses, we mustn't bother her with more requests.

*Odette nods in agreement.*

"It would definitely be cool if you had subtitles though. The twins' bickering is popcorn worthy sometimes."

[vaga-and-nova]

Nathan however does not hide his laughter.

*Nova flips him off.*

What are you all on about..?

Nothing, nothing, uhhh. Teasing Vaga about his crush on Nathan.

Oh, don't you dare start on that, you're trying to redirect the conversation-

But you do!!

You want me to out you in front of her?

If you do I'm outing you to Nathan.

Oh my god, I literally just think his haircut looked nice. That's LITERALLY it-

AHA!!! YOU ADMITTED IT!

NO, I DIDN'T!!!

*The two continue to bicker. Odette and Miro both look amused and exasperated.*

"I believe this is going to become a common occurrence."

"They'll tire themselves out soon. I wish you could hear them, Nathan, they're quite funny."