1st Song [Video] (Backdated to day 323)

[cursedtosleep]

[Aurora's bracelet is only turned on because a certain owl had been gently nipping at it. Aurora's singing can be heard over the network as she is cleaning the room provided to her. The owl, who had been sitting on the windowsill while Aurora was cleaning. Aurora is just smiling as she gently shoos her avian companion away, still singing.]

Yes, I'm sure this is a bit strange for you as well. Coming here all because of an apple! [She sing-songed to the owl, unaware of the bracelet being on.] But I am glad all the same to see you. And I suppose thankful to the apple as well. [She lightly bops his beak and he sees the screen, giggling and she hasn't smiled so sincerely in what felt like weeks if only it's been a few days.

He tilts his head and gives a soft "hoo!" Aurora turns to see where he's looking, giving a soft "oh!" in surprise.]

Oh! [Well, it would seem all of Asgard had just heard her sing for the moment.] Well, I suppose I should ask, is it very common for fruits to provide us our dear friends and items from home? I'm quite sure I've never had an apple do such a thing before... or appear in such colors.

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[Audio]

[albuquerque]

You should count yourself lucky you have a reasonably pleasant singing voice, else I'd have told you to stop clogging up the feed with your discordant warbling.

[Hello, Aurora. Have the closest thing to a compliment you'll likely ever get from Severus.]

[Audio]

[cursedtosleep]

[Aurora blushes but nods.] My sincerest apologies, sire. It was not my intent to sing for the world to hear. [She lands a gaze on her owl who has the decency to look bashful, even if his equivalent of an avian grin suggests otherwise.]

[Audio]

[albuquerque]

And to answer your question: I rather believe these apples to be a curse. You sing now, but I'm beginning to suspect that what this absurd place may randomly give in seemingly altruistic gifts - such as your feathered friend, if I am to understand that is what you meant by that owl being the result of an apple you ate - it will potentially randomly take away with equal measures of selfishness for its own gain.

Who are you, anyway?

[Audio]

[cursedtosleep]

If my owl friend were to be taken away, then I will have been grateful for our time together. [Considering she may not see him again when she is returned home anyways. ] Worry over how long we have together does not allow me to enjoy the time that we do.

[Video]

[goldenglasses]

[Whoa. Total babe. Singing like an angel. He must be dreaming.]

Ahhh! I think I've died and gone to heaven! I can hear angels singing!

[Video]

[cursedtosleep]

Oh! [Aurora blushes.] I do not think I compare to a heavenly choir, but you are very kind for saying so.

[Video]

[goldenglasses]

You're right. A heavenly choir isn't good enough to explain how magical sounding your voice is, but it's all I can think of! So it will have to do.

[emperor_with_no_groove]

[That’s a nice singing voice. Akihiko smiles at the sight of the girl playing with the owl.]

Is that your pet? Wild animals aren’t usually so friendly.

[And in answer to her question…]

Not sure if it’s common, but… the color definitely isn’t normal. Must’ve taken a long time to dye all the blue ones.

[cursedtosleep]

Not my pet, so much as one of my oldest and dearest friend. I lived in the woods my whole life and he was one of my companions. I would never consider him a pet.

Hmm, they were quite delicious though, even the golden one was perfect.

[emperor_with_no_groove]

Whoa… Really? [His eyes widen a little in surprise.] So you survived in the wilderness all on your own?

Yeah. Some of the effects, though… I guess we should’ve known that they wouldn’t just be ordinary apples.

[foolsvessel]

[ This wasn't what she had been expecting when she decided to check the network, but she wasn't going to complain. In fact, she was grateful fpr such a soothing voice was just what she needed after yesterday. It was relaxing and calming.

But her question brought Minako back to reality. ]

Oh! Apples can do that here?

[cursedtosleep]

It would certainly seem so, yes. I was surprised as well.

[foolsvessel]

That's so exciting!

May I ask what you got from it?

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[abhero]

What color did you eat to get that owl?

[Hamel wants his crow companion back. Oboe was there his entire life and even a few days without him feel weird. He'd never admit it, but he misses the stupid old crow's nagging already.]

[Video]

[cursedtosleep]

I took a bite of the blue apple from one of the many trees that have sprung up.

[Video]

[abhero]

Blue huh? Lemme see...

[There is a tree close to where Hamel stands. It's one of the large ones and the blue apples are on the upper branches, so he has to climb. The video feed follows him as he pulls himself up, using his new flight ability to reach high. He picks a blue apple, takes a bite and looks around. Nothing happends, so he takes a few more bites, eating half of the apple in an impressive speed. Still, nothing happens.]

Hey lady, you still there? How much do I have to wait before something shows up?

[Video]

[childofthewickedday]

You sing to owls?

[Video]

[cursedtosleep]

Oh! [Why, it's such a young boy, what was he doing here?] Indeed I do, I've always sung to my friends and while I'm cleaning.

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[airborn]

You have a really pretty voice.

[If Aurora listens, she might hear the birds with Rue chirping the tune back!]

[Video]

[cursedtosleep]

[Another child? Aurora is more than a little worried at their being involved in a war. But she smiles at her, trying not to worry, and when she hears the birds, her smile widens.]

Why, thank you. Your friends there seem to like it as well.

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[reaction]

The apples are new to me, but you're definitely going to be seeing and experiencing plenty of other weird thingies soon enough.

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[cursedtosleep]

Oh! How can you be so sure we will experience even more?

[digophelia]

[It's a pretty voice and Alice rarely smiles.]

And an owl as well? To my knowledge, apples are rarely given as gifts. Something strange is afoot.

[cursedtosleep]

[Aurora smiles.] Something strange, perhaps, but no less pleasant. Although I have heard from some it is not so.

[Her owl gives a soft, questioning "who?" and she smiles.]

I will tell you later. [She turned back to Alice.]

I hope they do not go away too quickly, there's so much to be made with apples, perfect to stock up for winter.

[digophelia]

We may have them from the market in Asgard. As it is, I am not sure if it would be wise to eat these apples. Not until we know what they are for. These gods like to play with us, you see.