[accidental audio]

[lifeisbrief]

[At first there's only the sound of water lapping gently at wood, but it's soon joined by a woman singing. Her voice isn't the most practiced, but it has a pure quality, and becomes stronger as she continues to sing.]

Life is brief, maiden, fall in love
Before the crimson bloom
Fades from your lips
Before the tides of passion cool
For there may be no tomorrow

Life is brief, maiden, fall in love
Take my hand to the gondola
Press my burning cheek to your cheek
For no one will come here

Life is brief, maiden, fall in love
Like the gondola drifting on the waves
Place your tender hand on my shoulder
For no one will see us here

Life is brief, maiden, fall in love
Before your raven tresses fade
Before the flames in your heart flicker and die
For today will not return

Comments

[refinedvillian]

It's a beautiful song, if a bit sad.

[handwritten] [a few hours later]

[lifeisbrief]

Oh- it shared that?

always handwritten; also, T_T I can't stop listening to it. It's haunting

[refinedvillian]

There's no reason to be embarrassed, beyond the lack of privacy. Where did you learn such a song?

[material_guy]

Hnnn. Not bad, not bad. Write it yourself?

always handwritten; and I know, right?

[lifeisbrief]

It's a popular song back home.

handwritten;

[lifeisbrief]

Oh, thank you.

No, I didn't. It's a popular song where I'm from. I don't know nearly that much about music.

T_T It's so addictive

[refinedvillian]

Are you getting homesick? Being stuck in a new place is probably hard enough, even if you don't have to think about all your missing back at home.

[seasaltzombie]

... man, something about that was... really sad.

[moonspell]

You have a lovely voice, Miss Takiko.

[lifeisbrief]

I guess it is, a little. But I think it's hopeful too.

[lifeisbrief]

Oh, thank you!

Do you sing, Miss Lydia?

[lifeisbrief]

[Being homesick would require having felt at home.]

Not particularly. The boat just reminded me of the song.

[material_guy]

Heeeh? Your time's got some good sense. It's a good message. You should definitely take it to heart and get fired up while yer still young and cute!

[moonspell]

I hum sometimes. I don't think I'd be very good at it, I'm afraid.

[refinedvillian]

I hope it didn't remind you too closely. It's not a very happy song, even if I agree with the advice.

[seasaltzombie]

Hopeful? How come?

[lifeisbrief]

Because it's about being close to others in the time you have. I think it's a little hopeful, to be reminded that that's important.

[lifeisbrief]

It usually takes a lot of practice to be any good.

handwritten;

[lifeisbrief]

Well, I see it more as being about appreciating the people around you while you can...but I do think it's a good message.

[lifeisbrief]

Oh, it's called "The Song of the Gondola," so I just associate it with boats.


[it's foreshadowing, not flashback]

[moonspell]

I'm afraid I've got other things I'd rather practice, but you're certainly got a headstart on me.

[refinedvillian]

Then I'll be thankful for the boat that allowed us to hear your beautiful voice.

[seasaltzombie]

Huh... I guess that is pretty hopeful, when you put it that way. I mean, you're right. You never know when it's gonna end, so... it is important, making the most of the time you have.