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Title: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: Gaea on February 19, 2007, 07:00:57 PM The Fox & the Hound pub and grille. Seth was just finishing "Come Sail Away"....Lord he hated this old music...but it's what people wanted to hear. The Tips had been coming in steady all night though. He was going to do one more request tonight, and then the set was over. Then he had a 30 minute break for food, and he got to play his own set...He finally had a full one. He told people to start showing up now, and he hoped they did... He wanted at least a few friendly faces in the audience.... Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: thevshi on February 19, 2007, 07:19:47 PM After cheerleading practice, Megan had gone home and done her homework early so she could join the others at Sethâ€™s show. After about an five hours of home work, finished in a bit over half an hour, she then got ready for the show, taking a quick shower. Putting on a pair of AG jeans, she put on a tank top with a nice cashmere sweater over it and a light amount of perfume. She then was off to meet John, the two of them walking to the El together, riding to the nearest stop to where Seth was playing. They arrived just before he finished â€œCome Sail Awayâ€, and got a table big enough for everyone that had said they would be showing up. Megan waved to Seth as he was finishing. Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: secretoracle on February 19, 2007, 07:55:26 PM John was not a member of the fashion elite. He wore jeans and t-shirts, always blue t-shirts. He apparently had an endless supply of them, or he never changed his cloth. Megan was pretty sure it was an endless supply. He wore sturdy boots and a lined denim jacket. He'd commented to her that he was rough on cloths growing up, so his mom went with durability over looks out of sheer necessity. They seemed to fit him though, his character and outlook. Simple, yet dependable. Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: Kat on February 19, 2007, 08:16:19 PM After school, Sammy left a message on Elrod's cell phone. "Hey, it's Sammy. A friend of mine -Seth Mondsee - is playing at the Fox and Hound tonight at 8:30. I'll be there with some friends if you want to join me. You don't have to call me back or anything; just show up if you're interested. OK? See ya when I see ya." As she draws near the club, she spots Sylviandonnie deep in conversation with each other. She waves hello as she passes them, but they don't seem to notice, and she doesn't want to interrupt. She steps into the welcome warmth of the club, unzips her coat, and looks around for anybody else she might know. Its tough to make out faces with the filtered light, but it looks like that might be Megan and John sitting at a big table across the room. She walks over in that direction. Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: secretoracle on February 19, 2007, 08:26:45 PM It's about five minutes later that Dave, Greg, and Elrod arrive. He gives Sammy a kiss on the cheek as he grabs the seat next to her. Quick introductions are made by Dave to John and Megan, but Megan has already met Elrod at the Janush home a few times. "Sorry I'm late." Elrod begins, "My sister has been on the warpath all afternoon, apparently she lost some pink sweatshirt and I was force to help her look for it." Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: thevshi on February 19, 2007, 08:29:28 PM Megan smiled at Johnâ€™s comments about his clothes and her thoughts about how they did seem to fit his character. â€œWell, if nothing else, you likely donâ€™t have much decision making in the morning as to what to wear. Though that is not such a task for me anymore.â€ She then spots Sammy walking across the pub and grille and waved her over before looking back at John while waiting for the other girl to get through the crowd. â€œBut you know, it never hurts to have one or two nice outfits for more special occasions. But I like it.â€ As Elrod arrived with Dave and Greg, Megan gave him a smile and greeting, "hey El." When he mentioned Lisa loosing a sweatshirt, she gave him a quizical look. "What sweatshirt did she loose?" Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: secretoracle on February 19, 2007, 08:35:14 PM "Oh, I gave it to her for her birthday, it's a pink zip up hoodie with the word 'Bitch' on the back in little diamond glitter stuff. She swears she had it before dance thing she went to last weekend, not she can't find it." Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: thevshi on February 19, 2007, 08:39:12 PM Megan manages to keep just a look of curiosity and concern on her face at the mention of the Fenwick dance and the sweatshirt that Lisa had lost. â€œWere you two able to find it? It sounds like something that would be hard to misplace, would stand out from most of the rest of her wardrobe.â€ Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: secretoracle on February 19, 2007, 08:42:56 PM "That would be true, if her wardrobe was in one place. She has five closets in the house." Elrod waves over the waiter, "Anything from this table, on my tab tonight." The waiter nods, "Yes Mr. Janush." and he takes orders before leaving. "We looked all over and couldn't find it. she's checking the boy-toy's car andn some people she's seen." Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: thevshi on February 19, 2007, 08:47:03 PM â€œThat isnâ€™t really necessary El.â€ Megan replied as he told the waiter to put everything on his tab. She then pauses and looks at him as she asks. â€œEl, have you noticed anything strange with Lisa over the last few weeks? Not typical of her behavior? She has me a bit worried. She doesnâ€™t remember that Candice Bell tried out for the squad.â€ Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: Kat on February 19, 2007, 08:50:12 PM Sammy's hand freezes in the bowl of pretzels as Elrod mentions the pink hoodie. Forcing herself to act normally, she pulls a few out, eats one, then oh so casually says "Maybe one of her friends borrowed it? My sister's closet is half filled with her friends' clothes; they're always swapping between themselves. Was anybody hanging out with her before it disappeared?" She leans in close so that theoretically at least, he's the only one who can hear her ask "Is this another one of your father's clubs?" Her breath is warm and ticklish against his ear. Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: Jongluer on February 19, 2007, 08:57:04 PM Kel arrives early for once, he breezes past Sylvia and Donnie with a nod and then walks into the place. As soon as the warm air hits him, he slowly removes his leather jacket, then he spots his friends and giving them all a wave walks over and pulls up a seat. "Hot as hell in here, eh?" He says conversationally as he drapes his jacket over the back of his chair. He's wearing a pair of tight jeans, his usual combat boots, a shirt that probably once was a bit loose but as his muscles are building up it's now looking a lot tighter than it did a few weeks back, his hair now posses a pair of streaks, one acid green and one electric blue. Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: secretoracle on February 19, 2007, 09:06:01 PM Quote from: thevshi on February 19, 2007, 08:47:03 PM â€œThat isnâ€™t really necessary El.â€ Megan replied as he told the waiter to put everything on his tab. She then pauses and looks at him as she asks. â€œEl, have you noticed anything strange with Lisa over the last few weeks? Not typical of her behavior? She has me a bit worried. She doesnâ€™t remember that Candice Bell tried out for the squad.â€ "My pleasure, I don't get to hang out with you guys that much." Elrod almost chokes on his soda at the mention of Candice Bell and the tryouts. "Candice did what?" he wipes his mouth and the table where he spilled soda, "That certaily sounds like something she should have remembered. As for strange, not really. She's as stuck up and selfish as always. she is devouring boys at an alarming rate lately though, I think she's just trying to get the taste of the football guy out of her mouth though." Quote from: Kat on February 19, 2007, 08:50:12 PM Sammy's hand freezes in the bowl of pretzels as Elrod mentions the pink hoodie. Forcing herself to act normally, she pulls a few out, eats one, then oh so casually says "Maybe one of her friends borrowed it? My sister's closet is half filled with her friends' clothes; they're always swapping between themselves. Was anybody hanging out with her before it disappeared?" "Just the usual crowd of cheerleader freaks." Elrod smiles and looks at Megan then Kel, "Present company excluded, since you can apparetnly be seen with the unwashed masses, I'll assume you're not the type." Quote from: Kat on February 19, 2007, 08:50:12 PM She leans in close so that theoretically at least, he's the only one who can hear her ask "Is this another one of your father's clubs?" Her breath is warm and ticklish against his ear. He turns his lips to her and purrrs into it for a moment, "Yes." is the only word he utters, in a kind of breathless way that makes the hair on her neck stand up. Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: Kat on February 19, 2007, 09:27:04 PM Quote from: secretoracle on February 19, 2007, 09:06:01 PM Quote from: Kat on February 19, 2007, 08:50:12 PM She leans in close so that theoretically at least, he's the only one who can hear her ask "Is this another one of your father's clubs?" Her breath is warm and ticklish against his ear. He turns his lips to her and purrrs into it for a moment, "Yes." is the only word he utters, in a kind of breathless way that makes the hair on her neck stand up. Sammy shivers in delight, and her eyes appear to widen as their pupils dilate ever so slightly. There's a distant buzz in the back of her head that sounds remarkably like her father warning her about the dangers of dating an older boy. She ignores it, and it goes away. "Excellent," she breathes. She's probably not talking about the ownership of the club. Another annoying little buzz clamors for her attention. Its her own voice this time. Focus, Samantha Marie Jamison, focus! Pink hoodie! P-I-N-K H-O-O-D-I-E! She blinks herself out of the predator-prey trance, and pulls back far enough to see his whole face. "Well, I wouldn't worry about it any more if I were you. She lost it, she can find it. Megan can go over tomorrow afternoon and help her look if its really all that important." Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: secretoracle on February 19, 2007, 09:58:21 PM Quote from: Kat on February 19, 2007, 09:27:04 PM "Well, I wouldn't worry about it any more if I were you. She lost it, she can find it. Megan can go over tomorrow afternoon and help her look if its really all that important." "I'm sure she'd appreciate the help." Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: thevshi on February 19, 2007, 10:05:19 PM Megan frowns ever to slightly at Elrodâ€™s course comment about his sister wanting to get the â€œtasteâ€ of John Maddox out of her mouth, but that is very brief and she doesnâ€™t comment. When he comments about the â€œcheerleader freaksâ€, she gives him a half smile. â€œWell thank you, but I will ask you to not comment about any of my friends in such a way in my presence.â€ Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: Jongluer on February 19, 2007, 10:08:39 PM Kel gives a hefty laugh when Elrod makes his cheerleader comment and says, "I doubt the they'd be around me at all if I weren't on the squad." He then winks over at Megan to let her know that this is no insult to her, and then smirks to himself as he catches her slight frown. Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: Gaea on February 19, 2007, 10:11:04 PM Seth finishes his song and makes his way over to the table. "Hey Guys, I start my set in just under 19 minutes.........I may or may not be nervous" the last sentence is overly coy...comically so Thanks for coming. (OOC- I'm going to post the lyrics to the songs he sings. I won't write all of them, some of them i will just steal from bands I like (all post 2000) and we will pretend that seth wrote them. the ones I write i will star.) Seth orders some food. A blackened Chicken Sandwich and some tea. He is trying to save his voice and kinda nods along to the conversation. Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: Gaea on February 20, 2007, 03:04:27 AM One blackened chicken sandwich later.... (OOC- not that conversation doesn't happen...and it can...I'm just going to post the first song...) Seth walked behind his little stage area, behind the curtain and took a deep breath. He had called in a lot of favors to get these 6 guys (OK 5 guys and 1 girl) to play backup for him...and he was happy they were here. He wasn't going to reveal them yet, which was why they were eating french fries behind the curtain...But he had a whole "dramatic reveal" thing planned for the part in his....he was gathering moss. "Hey, You guys ready?" A chorus of yeahs assaulted him. And then the inevitable death question that brought the wonderful sensation of butterfly's mating right into his stomach. "Hey man. You ready?" "Yeah" He said without to much conviction. "Break a leg" Ok, he thought. Yeah. He was going to rock this. He grabbed his violin, from it's case...and nodded to them to get ready. And then he went to his awaiting audience. He sat on the stool provided and gripped the microphone. "Hey" He let go cautiously into the mike. And then suddenly all the eyes were back on him. Damnit, he had just sung for an hour like 15 minutes ago. "My name is Seth. And I'm uhh...Really excited to be playing my own music for you. This is the first time I've had what I would consider a full set. So take a seat. And relax...and I'm going to sing about all kinds of things. Any comments you have after the show would be helpful." He adjusts the mic again, and then looks at the "usual suspects" for support. "So I'm uhh...15 if you hadn't noticed. And I have some crazy friends. This song is about them. It's a really last minute addition, I just wrote it last night. So it's a little rough. Just the Violin for this one. So here we go. It's called Soft Revolution." We are here to save your life The fool, the drunk, the child, and his wife We won't let the sun go down We gonna chase the demons out of town Singing when you feel alone Backwards through the megaphone Singing to the ones you love And the ones you'd like to be rid of. We are here to take the blame To take the taunts and if the shame We are here to make you feel It terrifies you, but its real It will keep you up all night And in the flood of morning light Spilling out across your room You say the words will get there soon The revolution wasn't bad We hit the streets with all we had A tape recording with the sound Of the Velvet Underground A K-Way jacket torn to shreds And a dream inside our heads And after changing everything They couldn't tell we couldn't sing After changing everything They couldn't tell we couldn't sing They couldn't tell we couldn't sing And that changes everything. He sings it with energy and without emotion, and somehow it fits the song. The violin is more for rhythm strangely, during the lyrics, but there is a wonderful solo between the verses. It substitutes in everyway for a chorus. He finishes...and puts his violin down. "Thank You" he says...and doesn't wait for any applause before he starts grabbing his electric guitar from the stand close by. Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: Kat on February 20, 2007, 09:43:00 AM Sammy looks around as all the glass in the coffee house shudders slightly, causing little ripples to appear in drinks. "That was weird. Did a plane just fly over?" Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: secretoracle on February 20, 2007, 11:18:26 AM John stands up, "No." he heads for the door and steps outside. A moment later he comes back to the table. "Donnie and Sylvia are having an arguement, I guess Donnie can get loud. Best to give them some privacy." Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: thevshi on February 20, 2007, 11:23:44 AM Megan watched John as he stood up and made his way to the door, slightly tensing in case there might be some sort of trouble. Having Elrod there was a bit of a problem, so hopefully it was nothing serious and they could just enjoy Sethâ€™s songs. When he came back over and explained what was going on, her face sunk a bit. Apparently Sylviaâ€™s fear of how it might go seemed to be unfolding. â€œYeah, thatâ€™s probably best.â€ She replied in a quite voice. Leaning over to John, she spoke in a soft whisper, one she knew he could likely be the only one that could hear in the loud restaurant. â€œIf you can hear when its over, let me know if Sylvia needs some to check on her okay?â€ Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: secretoracle on February 20, 2007, 11:56:55 AM Quote from: thevshi on February 20, 2007, 11:23:44 AM Leaning over to John, she spoke in a soft whisper, one she knew he could likely be the only one that could hear in the loud restaurant. â€œIf you can hear when its over, let me know if Sylvia needs some to check on her okay?â€ John nods in response to her request. Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: Doc on February 20, 2007, 12:15:21 PM At home, Colin tried to work on Sammy's photos, but after a couple disappointing results he had to admit that his head wasn't in the right place, so he took his windbreaker, and went out a bit, after a solemn promise he wouldn't put himself in any trouble. He remembered at the last minute of Seth's show, and arrived just as he was beginning to sing, and in the rush he didn't notice Donnie and Sylvia outside. He gets a seat near the counter as Seth explains who the song is about, and does his best to keep the tears in as he sings. As the song ends his hands start to clap before he even realizes it, because it felt so... true. As Seth changes instruments, he notices some of the others and goes to join them. He waves hi and takes a chair to sit slightly apart from the two couples. Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: Kat on February 20, 2007, 12:34:09 PM Sammy can't remember if they've officially met, so she makes sure that Colin and Elrod are introduced. She notices that Colin looks sad. Then again, Sarah is not here. He always looks forlorn without Sarah. Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: Doc on February 20, 2007, 12:41:14 PM Colin shakes Elrod's hand with as much of a smile he can muster. He's happy Sammy found someone to dance with. Normally he would give a quick glance to his aura too, just in case, but tonight that's the last thing he wants. He doesn't want to think about that at all. Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: secretoracle on February 20, 2007, 12:44:18 PM "Nice to meet you. I think we met at that party my sister through at the begining of school." Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: Doc on February 20, 2007, 01:02:40 PM Colin makes a face, quite embarrassed. "Yes, we probably did. Not one of my brightest moments. I swear I'm not always like that." Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: secretoracle on February 20, 2007, 01:05:03 PM Quote from: Doc on February 20, 2007, 01:02:40 PM Colin makes a face, quite embarrassed. "Yes, we probably did. Not one of my brightest moments. I swear I'm not always like that." "Everybody has ups and downs, that's why they call it the human race." Elrod says waving the waiter over to get fresh drinks. Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: Doc on February 20, 2007, 02:14:53 PM "Ups and downs. Yeah. My life then is a rollercoaster. On fire." Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: secretoracle on February 20, 2007, 02:26:54 PM "Hey, plenty of air to fan those flames then." Elrod says with a smile. "At least it wont be dark where you are." Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: Doc on February 20, 2007, 02:40:15 PM Something happens. John whispers something to Megan and Sammy, who quickly set up too leave. Colin's not stupid. That means there's trouble. "John? What's happening?" Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: Jongluer on February 20, 2007, 02:43:00 PM Kel snorts when Colin asks John, "Sylvia and Donnie are fighting out there, didn't you notice when you walked in?" He waves his hand as people start leaving, "Obviously the shit hit the fan." Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: secretoracle on February 20, 2007, 02:43:24 PM John looks over at Colin's question, "Just teen romance stuff. Nothing world shattering." Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: Doc on February 20, 2007, 03:02:53 PM Colin is torn. World shattering is relative. Both Sylvia and Donnie are friends of his, and he doesn't understand what could have gone so bad between them. But this evening is important to Seth. And he's not sure he can offer good advice to anyone. He gets out his phone and texts them both the same message. - Wanna talk? - Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: thevshi on February 20, 2007, 04:43:21 PM After Sylvia left, Megan made her way back to Sethâ€™s show, feeling a bit guilty about what was going on with Sylvia and Donnie. She had confronted Sylvia yesterday, seeking to make her realize that she needed to do something about what had happened and that it might not remain a secret forever. But things had not turned out very well, at least not for the moment. But the blonde teen had to remind herself, that this likely would have happened, at some point, and that this way Sylvia had been ready for it. Unfortunately, there had been no way Megan could have helped Donnie be prepared as well, the difficult part of being caught in the middle of something like this. Soon she walked back up to the table, her face showing disappointment as she looked at the boys sitting there. â€œShe didnâ€™t want to talk right now. I think she is okay for the moment. Hopefully she will be ready too soon and call.â€ Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: Gaea on February 20, 2007, 06:25:35 PM This next song is called "Aside." I was playing with rock riffs and word play....and this is all the good that came out of it. Seth Smiles. A sexy little rock star smile. It looks like he's warming up and won't be as nervous. He sits back down on his stool. Strums a few chords like a little troubadour. And then speaks the first two verses. Measure me in metered lines, in one decisive stare, the time it takes to get from here to there. My ribs that show through t-shirts and these shoes I got for free; I'm unconsoled, I'm lonely. I am so much better than I used to be. Terrified of telephones and shopping malls and knives, And drowning in the pools of other lives. Rely a bit to heavily on alcohol and irony. Get clobbered on by courtesy, in love with love, and lousy poetry. His speaking got faster towards the end there...and at the word poetry...the room explodes. Before he had merely been sitting strumming and talking. On Poetry, He jumps up, kicks the stool back, and the curtain falls. Theres a full band behind him. Drums, Bass Guitar, Two Horns, and a girl who's running to the keyboard after letting the curtain drop. "And...I'm....Leaning..." Guitar in hand Seth jumps up, bringing his hand down with gravity. Now the whole band is playing. The tune is catchy, infectious and upbeat. Seth is jumping around and playing with more energy or feeling than any of you have ever seen him use....times ten....thousand. "On this broken fence" .....between Past and Present tense. And I'm losing all those stupid games that I swore I'd never play. But it almost feels okay. Circumnavigate this body of wonder and uncertainty. Armed with every precious failure, and amateur cartography, I breathe in deep before I spread those maps out on my bedroom floor. And I'm leaning on this broken fence between Past and Present tense. And I'm losing all those stupid games that I swore I'd never play. But it feels okay. And I'm leaving. Wave goodbye. And I'm losing, but I'll try, with the last ways left, to remember. Sing, my imperfect offering. When he's done...His breathing is a little faster, and he's got a little bit of sweat worked up. "This is a band i put together for tonight. That's John Klien in the Bass Guitar, Evan Baxter on Drums, Marita Tyler on keyboard, and on the horns are the twins Dave and George. They are faternal twins, which we decided was lame during practice. I believe Evan said it best. "If you're going to be twins at least have the deceny to be identical ones." Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: thevshi on February 20, 2007, 08:00:16 PM Megan listened to Sethâ€™s next song, wishing she could really be enjoying it more, but she still was worried about Sylvia and the fact her and Donnie had fought. If she had not been feeling this way, she might have thought of having a bit of fun with the fact it was just her with six boys at the table. Instead, she just leaned over towards John, lying her head on his shoulder as she tried to let Sethâ€™s songs make her forget things for a little bit. Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: secretoracle on February 20, 2007, 08:23:42 PM John put an arm around Megan and gave her a soft squeeze. "Try not to worry. This sort of thing happens all the time, they'll be alright." Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: thevshi on February 20, 2007, 08:33:38 PM â€œYeah, I know.â€ Megan replied quietly. She did not feel it was her place to talk about the reasons for their argument. It was still Sylvia, and probably now Donnieâ€™s, story to tell, not hers. Perhaps she would tell John more later, but she was not even sure she should do that. Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: secretoracle on February 21, 2007, 12:53:51 PM Megan had been gone for a while, and John left the table to call her and see what was going on. "If you haven't found her she pronbably doesn't want to be found, why don't you head back here?" Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: thevshi on February 21, 2007, 01:05:11 PM Operating at full speed, Megan had brought the phone up, checked the ID and had answered it before the first ring had finished. â€œShe might not want to be found, but I might need to find her.â€ She replied to John. â€œSammy called and said she found Donnie and that he was doing okay, cooling off. But she also said that Donnie told her that it had seemed like Sylvia hadâ€¦somehow made him angrier, that maybe itâ€™s a power she canâ€™t control. If thatâ€™s true, it could be a problem if she is out there alone and upset.â€ Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: secretoracle on February 21, 2007, 01:21:01 PM "Actually, it might be better if she's alone with a power that makes other people angry. The point is, you can't find her if she doesn't want you to. Leave her a message, if she wants to talk she'll call." Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: thevshi on February 21, 2007, 01:27:47 PM â€œIâ€™ve left her a message.â€ Megan replied skidding to a stop in a deserted part of the park she was passing through on her way towards Sylviaâ€™s house. â€œUnless she is using her illusions, I can possibly find her, just might take awhile to look everywhere.â€ She paused a moment and then continued, â€œand maybe it is better if she is alone, but what if she gets near others without meaning too? And besidesâ€¦.I feel a bit responsible for tonight.â€ She took a deep breath and continued. â€œYesterday I talked with Sylvia and pretty much told her she needed to level with Donnie about some things that I had found out about.â€ Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: secretoracle on February 21, 2007, 02:20:59 PM "And she did. The results are not your fault. Listen, you can run around all night and not find her. She'll talk when she's ready, and she's probably not ready." Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: thevshi on February 21, 2007, 02:24:49 PM Megan sighed, knowing he was right, but she still wanted to try. â€œYeah, your right. How much further in his set is Seth?â€ She asked as she turned back towards the direction she had come and started walking, ready to go to full speed if it sounded like the show was not already almost done. Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: Gaea on February 21, 2007, 04:29:16 PM "Don't look at John in the 4th verse, Don't look at John in the 4th verse, Don't look at Jogn in the 4th verse." The words were a mantra. "This is about childhood, love, wonder, and feeling alone in yourself. Or being a teenager. Whichever.' Seth says a little breathy. "Straw Dogs" Seth trades the guitar for his keyboard. The arrangment is what makes this peice stand out. It's youthful. He almost talks though it. But the chorus is pure song. Hey plays the keyboard through the verses so that it takes centerstage. Rock piano! Staring into the intersection she thinks that she can fly and she might holding on in a new direction she's gonna try it tonight the closer i get to feeling the further that i'm feeling from alright the more i step into the sun the more i step out of the light Jessica's covered in a blanket on a sunday porch thinking of the weekends she would party in the city she doesn't have a flame she'd prefer to burn out like a torch If she gets nowhere in life At least she knows she's pretty She said Hey, Now, The Straw dog's out in the street Hey now, there's chemicals in the clouds Hey now, they're calling all the police But they won't get to us anyhow The moon is shining now And shadows are what's left of all the noise simple silhouettes and cut outs As if we had a choice he listens closely now swears that he can hear a voice that's calling him and saying Hey, now, the straw dog's out in the street Hey now, there's chemicals in the clouds Hey now, there calling all the police but they won't get to us anyhow... No He lifts himself from the bench at this next verse. His eyes close and he sings standing into the mic. Every word coming from the lips during this verse is heartfelt and earnest. The piano is exquisite. His hands fly over it even closed. It's his power verse What does it take to be a super hero in my world? make no mistake that these villains always get the girl we can escape and then we'd skate away from all of this but no one ever does She says Hey, now, the straw dog's out in the street hey now, there's chemicals in the clouds hey now, they're calling all the police but they won't get to us No they'll never get to us hey now, the straw dog's out in the street hey now, there's chemicals in the clouds and they're calling all the police but they won't get to us na na na na na na na na now Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: secretoracle on February 21, 2007, 05:11:43 PM Quote from: thevshi on February 21, 2007, 02:24:49 PM Megan sighed, knowing he was right, but she still wanted to try. â€œYeah, your right. How much further in his set is Seth?â€ She asked as she turned back towards the direction she had come and started walking, ready to go to full speed if it sounded like the show was not already almost done. "Uh, three or four songs. I'm not sure how much longer he'll be on stage. If nothing else come back and get something to eat and warm up. If you still insist on going back out I'll go with you." Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: thevshi on February 21, 2007, 06:28:36 PM â€œOkay, I am on my way.â€ Megan replied as she was off again at top speed. â€œShould only be about six minutes.â€ Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: Doc on February 21, 2007, 07:11:56 PM Colin looks at Seth and his show utterly entranced. What he's doing... it's special. It's beyond art. It's like when he manages to take a picture just in the perfect instant, when he captures perfectly the meaning behind it. These are not just songs. Most people won't realize it, but Seth is offering them a piece of his soul. And it's so beautiful, and intense. He can't help but thinking of the shadow in his brain, and wonders why God, the Great Spirit, or whoever is behind these things decide to send one like Seth on earth and immediately threaten to take him away before he's fully blossomed. It shouldn't happen. Just as it shouldn't happen to have your soul devoured by a demon just because you did something stupid. Or dying on a ship thousand of miles away from your family. Why do these things happen? When the music ends, Colin stands up to applaud, as if clapping his hands could ever be enough in exchange for what Seth just gave them. Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: Jongluer on February 21, 2007, 07:40:48 PM Kel claps and gives Seth a wave to let him know he's leaving, he leans into Colin and says, "Tell Seth it was great, but just not my kinda thing, see you guys later." He then slips out of the pub into the cold air and walks home, hoping Sylvia's there. Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: thevshi on February 21, 2007, 08:41:21 PM True to her word, Megan comes to a halt near John about six minutes later. She gives him a faint smile. â€œI was a good ways to her house when you called, no sign of her. I hope she is okay.â€ She says as she starts to make her way in with him, wrapping her arms around one of his. Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: Gaea on February 22, 2007, 04:42:50 AM And i Didn't even look at john in the 4th verse. Turns out i didn't need to... Seth thinks with somewhat poor capitalization to himself. "This is a song about a possible future. Mine, yours, it doesn't matter. This might freak someone out. But it shouldn't. This song is called: "What Sarah Said" Seth sits back down at the piano and gets real sombre in mood. He starts to play, and soon the drums join him. But this piece is all piano. And it came to me then that every plan Is a tiny prayer to father time As I stared at my shoes in the ICU That reeked of piss and 409 And I rationed my breaths as I said to myself That Iâ€™ve already taken too much today As each descending peak on the LCD Took you a little farther away from me Away from me Amongst the vending machines and year-old magazines In a place where we only say goodbye It stung like a violent wind that our memories depend On a faulty camera in our minds And I knew that you were a truth I would rather lose Than to have never lain beside at all And I looked around at all the eyes on the ground As the TV entertained itself â€˜Cause thereâ€™s no comfort in the waiting room Just nervous pacers bracing for bad news And then the nurse comes â€˜round and everyone lift their heads But Iâ€™m thinking of what Sarah said That love is watching someone die So whoâ€™s gonna watch you die? So who's gonna watch you die....? The last two lines are strung out among a full 12 out of 8 counts each...Over the piano. It should come off as corny. It's anything but. Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: Doc on February 22, 2007, 12:04:15 PM This time Colin doesn't applaud, but the two big tears that have fallen down his cheek speak volumes. Maybe I should just tell him to accept. It doesn't make any sense that he's going to die. Not when he could be singing like this. I hope, I really hope that John's doctor finds another solution. Why are we getting the worst of the world thrown at us? Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: secretoracle on February 22, 2007, 12:10:41 PM Quote from: Doc on February 22, 2007, 12:04:15 PM Why are we getting the worst of the world thrown at us?[/i][/color] It's not the worst Spirit Dancer, it just seems like it from your present vantage point. Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: Doc on February 22, 2007, 12:31:43 PM Well I guess there are lots of people that haven't got the option of giving up their powers to save themselves from cancer. So not the worst. Close, though. He closes his eyes and sighs. There thousands of people starving to death and children forced into fighting wars. I know that, blackbird. I didn't really believe this is the worst. As you said, language is far from perfect. Can you allow me to be in a sour mood every now and then? It's not always easy to see the bright side. Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: secretoracle on February 22, 2007, 12:36:13 PM Sadness is a human characteristic, I'll let you have your sadness for now. Eventually you must learn to look for the bright side of everything, or you will suffocate under your own sadness. Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: Doc on February 22, 2007, 01:44:44 PM I'm quite attached to those things that make me human, blackbird. Please don't take them from me. I would not shirk my duties because I'm sad. I do look at the bright side. It just takes me time. Or Sarah. his mind adds, and he immediately hopes the blackbird didn't hear that. Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: Gaea on February 23, 2007, 11:35:00 AM The piano goes on for awhile at the end of What sarah said, and seth is now completely warmed up. "How about something a little more upbeat. This next song is about Crystal Lite. Seriously. It's delicious. You should order one with dinner." He stands up and does a kick spin to his guitar. Grabs it an hoists in above his shoulders. Starts the chord and starts bouncing on his corning feet. It'sa little rock guitar dance. Lyrics and manner don't exactly match. This song is fun for him. Once the music has started, and he's been joined by the keyboard and the drums... "This song is called Modern Chemisty" I believe in medication and I believe in therapy And I believe in crystal light. Cause I believe in me, yeah. It's so uplifting, F yeah! I barely have the motivation They say I suffer from a lack of seratonin.... synapses They happen too infrequently for me To be functioning properly I took the pills I took the advice The panic stopped But still, I'm not right Racing thoughts and wasted time It's the same old story-line This is my nursery rhyme And it goes: I believe in medication and I believe in therapy And I believe in crystal light. Cause I believe in me, yeah. It's so uplifting, F yeah! I'm barely off the medication And now the walls are closing in again I can't breathe and I can't bleed Will you be my alibi? Tell them that I truly tried To give in. Woa-oh, woa-oh. Ooh, ooh! Woa-oh, woa-oh. Ooh, ooh! Woa-oh, woa-oh. Ooh, ooh! Woa-oh, woa-oh. He finishes, after several flourishes, in about the same place he started. And then he starts a new song. No segway. This song is even more upbeat, and if Seth were a woman, he would be a valkyrie on stage. But he's not a lady. Instead he just looks, ever so tiny-like, to be a little rock star in training. I'll be back tomorrow I'll be back in the ballroom swingin' I'll be back with my Superman action And Iâ€™m off to save the world silly me I left a message with no return number for my boys in blue in case of an emergency in case the shit goes down yea I'll be back tomorrow I'll be back in the ballroom swingin' I'll be back with my Superman action And Iâ€™m off to save the world I'll be back tomorrow I'll be back in the ballroom swingin' I'll be back with a capital H It stands for hero, and the hero is me I'll be back tomorrow I'll be back at a quarter to 11 I'm half drunk and I canâ€™t see straight A hero zero with a capital Z (that's me) Singing songs from the balcony as the city crumbles {{{Under the powers of an evil doctor rocket science monster with capabilities to destroy the entire universe, yo }}} I'll be back tomorrow I'll be back in the ballroom swingin' I'll be back with my Superman action And Iâ€™m off to save the world I'll be back tomorrow I'll be back in the ballroom swingin' I'll be back with a capital H It stands for hero, and the hero is me Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I'll be back tomorrow I'll be back in the ballroom swingin' I'll be back with my Superman action And I'm off to save the world I'll be back tomorrow I'll be back in the ballroom swingin' I'll be back with a capital H It stands for hero, and the hero is me I'll be back tomorrow I'll be back in the ballroom swingin' I'll be back with my Superman action And I'm off to save the world I'll be back tomorrow I'll be back in the ballroom swingin' I'll be back with a capital H It stands for hero, and the hero is me The lines between {{{ and }}} are spoken incredibly fast like a toungue twister. Seth finishes, puts down his guitar, and takes a seat at the piano. He grabs a water bottle and takes a swig. (OOC- Megan gets back about this time if my calculations on time are correct) "That was called Capital H, this next song is I'm ready" John Klein on the Bass guitar makes his way to the mike, apparently he's going to sing too. (And today was a day just like any other) I'm on the verge, I'm on the verge Unraveling with every word With every word you say, make me believe That I won't feel your tires on the street As I'm finding the words... you're getting away I come undone, oh yes, I do Just think of all the thoughts wasted on you And every word you say, say something sweet Cause all I taste is blood between my teeth As I'm finding the words... you're getting away Well I'm ready, I'm ready to drop Oh, I'm ready, I'm ready so don't stop I'm ready so don't stop, Keep pushing I'm ready to fall, oh, I'm ready I'm ready so don't call, I'm ready so don't call I am aware, I've been misled I disconnect my heart, my head Don't wanna recognize when things go bad The things that you'll accept Except that I am finding the words... to say I'm ready, I'm ready to drop Oh oh oh oh oh, I'm ready I'm ready so don't stop I'm ready so don't stop [I wake up to find it's another Four aspirin morning, and I dive in I put on the same clothes I wore yesterday. When did society decide that we had to change And wash a tee shirt after every individual use: If it's not dirty, I'm gonna wear it. I take the stairs to the car And there's fog on the windows.] (And I'm Fighting the words...) [I need caffeine in my blood stream, I take caffeine in the blood stream. I grip the wheel and all at once I realize:] (And you're getting away...) [My life has become a boring pop song And everyone's singing along.] ... ... ... Well, I'm ready, to drop, well, I'm ready I'm ready so don't stop, oh Well, keep pushing, I'm ready to fall Well, I'm ready, I'm ready so don't call I'm ready so don't call, oh... oh... oh... (Lines in parathesis are song by John) [Lines in brackets are SPOKEN, in a sort of direct way, by seth] Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: Gaea on February 23, 2007, 07:39:30 PM (I wrote this one, in the last hour. It's a little rough so be kind.... It works if sung out loud. It may be extra preachy.) "Title Pending" Stacks of magazines Plastic beauty queens Is this the height of us? Shallow and wasted Culture got extricated We couldnâ€™t fix it if we tried Words spill like mercury Fire scolds the TV screen Iâ€™m busted up Iâ€™m clearly Ecumenical God doesnâ€™t pray to anyone The earth, the wind, and the sun They are just window dressing I am Just window dressing What does it take to change the world? Beat disease, and get the girl What does it take to change the world? I am a headcase You asked me once If I could fly? I told you I had tried and tried Last night I flew to Kosovo The wreckage went for miles Mothers without smiles Their children playing in the muck It must have rent their hearts What does it take to change the world? Beat disease, and get the girl What does it take to change the world? I am a bleeding heart The Holiday is once a year We put it there To horde the cheer I guess we must have feared That living merrily was hard And it Isâ€¦.. And It isâ€¦. We could be better We could be better Iâ€™ll be better if you let me. What does it take to change the world? Beat disease, and get the girl What does it take to change the world? I am a headcase Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: Doc on February 23, 2007, 08:19:52 PM Colin hopes Seth will drop by after he's done so he could at least offer him something to drink, and tell him he's been great. He doesn't hold back nothing from his songs. They are so... devastatingly personal, so much about him and his life. I don't think I am like that. I stay behind the camera, invisible. I put my heart in what I do in a different way. Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: Gaea on February 23, 2007, 11:17:58 PM "Suicide Medicine" A brain that never stops ticking, sometimes an on-off switch would sure come in handy A mind that's constantly cutting up and dissecting, looking for answers, committing murders along the way Is it the red wire, or the blue wire just pick one and cut, it just doesn't matter anymore or did it ever, cause I could never control when the bomb would explode Oh god I love you, I mean forever I left my body behind to break the news looks like it's over, please remember all of the things I never got a chance to say like you look smashing in your fourth grade picture, the one that we hung by the door, in our house that was so beautiful Yeah, here in our little home If this medication upsets your stomache, take it with crackers, bread, or a small meal We understand it won't do shit towards a cure But if you buy this, I promise you're gonna like the way it makes you feel Is it the red wire, or the blue wire just pick one and cut, it just doesn't matter anymore or did it ever, cause I could never control when the bomb would explode Oh god I love you, I mean forever I left my body behind to break the news looks like it's over, please remember all of the things I never got a chance to say like you look smashing in your fourth grade picture, the one that we hung by the door, in our house that was so beautiful Yeah, here in our little home Our little home, nobody knows, our little home, nobody knows what goes on Our little home Seth switches back to the piano.... And begins to play a beautiful 9 minute song.... The Atlantic was born today and I'll tell you how... The clouds above opened up and let it out. I was standing on the surface of a perforated sphere When the water filled every hole. And thousands upon thousands made an ocean, Making islands where no island should go. Oh no. Those people were overjoyed; they took to their boats. I thought it less like a lake and more like a moat. The rhythm of my footsteps crossing flatlands to your door have been silenced forever more. The distance is quite simply much too far for me to row It seems farther than ever before Oh no. I need you so much closer I need you so much closer I need you so much closer I need you so much closer I need you so much closer I need you so much closer I need you so much closer I need you so much closer [instrumental break] I need you so much closer I need you so much closer I need you so much closer I need you so much closer So come on, come on So come on, come on So come on, come on So come on, come on "Ladies and Gentleman...You've been a great audience. Thank you so much.... I have one more song tonight..."Innocent". Tip Your waiters, try the veal and all those other cliches. Seth stands for this one, lets the band take it. Just singing. Oh, Johnny wishes he was famous Spends his time alone In the basement With Lennon and Cobain A guitar and a stereo While he wishes he Could escape this It all seems so contagious Not to be yourself and faceless In a song that has no soul [Chorus:] I remember feeling low I remember losing hope I remember all the feelings And the day they stopped We are, We are all innocent, we are all innocent We are, we are, we are We are all innocent, we are all innocent We are, we are Oh, Tinaâ€™s losing faith in what she knows Hates her music Hates all of her clothes Thinks of surgery And a new nose Every calorie is a war While she wishes she Was a dancer And that she'd never Heard of cancer She wishes God would give her Some answers And make her feel beautiful [Chorus] One day You'll have to let it go, Oh One day You'll stand up on your own, you'll stand up on your own Yeah Remember losing hope, Remember feeling low, Remember all the feelings and the day they stopped We are, We are all innocent, we are all innocent We are, we are, we are, We are all innocent, we are all innocent We are, we are We are, We are all innocent (One day, you'll have to let it go, you'll have to let it go) We are all innocent We are, we are, we are, We are all innocent, we are all innocent We are, we are We are, We are all innocent (One day, you'll stand up on your own, stand up on your own) We are all innocent We are, we are, we are, We are all innocent, we are all innocent We are, we are We are... we are all innocent... Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: Gaea on February 23, 2007, 11:20:22 PM "Again, Thank you John, Evan, Marita, Dave, & George. I couldn't have done it without you. Take your bow. You're turn on the cat walk. Take your little turn on the catwalk, Seth says dryly into the mike." A water bottle sails at his head, from the direction of the drums, and seth avoids it. "You really have been a great audience" Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: Gaea on February 24, 2007, 09:03:58 PM Seth puts his guitar down....and moves back towards the table where his friends are sitting. He is sooo eager for feedback it hurts, but he lets them give it. "Man, I'm tired. That was fun. I need to do this like every night." He's sweating and parts of his hair are plastered to his face, but he has a grin about a mile wide. Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: thevshi on February 25, 2007, 06:58:48 AM Megan and John had rejoined the others as Seth had a few more songs to sing. Focusing back on Sethâ€™s show, the blonde teen found it helped to forget some of the mess that was going on with Sylvia and Donnie, if only for the moment. When Seth rejoined them at the table, she was smiling widely. â€œThat was great Seth, I think you have gotten better than when I heard you play at the Tasty Dog the first day of school, which seemed like something impossible.â€ Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: Gaea on February 25, 2007, 05:12:41 PM Seth smiles at the compliment. "I noticed you were gone for a few songs. Anything important i missed. I'm a little oblivious on stage. And what did everyone else think?" Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: thevshi on February 25, 2007, 07:49:07 PM Megan made a apologetic face as she replied. â€œYeah, thereâ€¦was a bit of teen drama involving Sylvia and Donnie. I went to see if Sylvia needed to talk or anything, Sammy went to check on Donnie.â€ Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: secretoracle on February 25, 2007, 08:04:05 PM Quote from: Gaea on February 25, 2007, 05:12:41 PM And what did everyone else think?"[/color] John nodded, "You're really good." Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: Doc on February 26, 2007, 08:45:06 PM Colin quickly wipes the tears that remained around his eyes. "That was beautiful, Seth. That was really beautiful. Thank you." Title: Re: Chapter 30-11 Seth's Full Set Post by: Gaea on February 27, 2007, 04:01:51 PM "Well thanks guys." Seth could probably say more but he didn't trust himself to say the right thing, what with colin crying and all. 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