avalononline | video ☾ un: 14th Moon

[The video opens to Jyushi in his chair with a few candles surrounding him. The lights are dimmed for extra aesthetic. If he could, he would have a much better set-up but he only got here last month so some things must be sacrificed. Yet with his make-up, very overdramatic, he thinks that makes up for the lacking background!

He sits shoulders squared, brushing his bangs past as he begins speaking with the most over the top speech.]

Hello, fellow faerie world subjects!

It is I, Aimono Jyushi, warrior of romance and chaos! The knight of revolution! I request your audience here today so I may share my gifts and in return, hopefully, have you share yours! My calling in this world, all worlds, my true purpose is music! Back in my rightful birthplace, my brethren and I had an alliance! For our voices and hearts to be heard! Visual kei...! My life's genuine reason for living!

Here, the music within my soul will not be silent! My heart urges for my song to be heard! For those who have the same calling, it would make me happy if we came together! While I was the vocalist of my band, I am able to play the guitar as well. And though my life is visual kei, my soul is swayed by all musical types.

I would like it very much if all of us could come together, to let ourselves be free and true, while we sing out to the people and break through the muddle of everyday life! Please, answer to me if this piques your interest!

Merci.

[Translation: He likes music, visual kei, and wants to keep playing music here but he does not have to play just visual kei. He likes all types of music. Also he's a singer but he can also play guitar so he does not have to be JUST the vocalist! He's adaptable...kind of.

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Also, I am looking for employment! Of all types! There is not a job that is too beneath me...! Adieu!

[He'll literally work anything. Anything at all. He may be...this but he'll wash some dishes if it's going to fund his music!!]

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[This reply makes him so happy. Like he wasn't sure if he'd find other fans but to find not only one but two, and one that sings as well?! This is one of his happiest moments here so far!

With an over the top laugh, he puts his arms out, as if welcoming him.] Our souls have crossed the realms to be here together on this journey! I will perform and intoxicate you, a fantastical vision you'll lose yourself in!

[Similarly, Jyushi's entire act is very pompous and narcissistic but he's got talent as well! He's so pumped to meet Crow and play for him, to hear Crow's music as well, and just hang around more vkei fans!]

[Seems like he can get along with this guy! Anyone who's passionate about music is okay in Crow's book. He chuckles at the welcoming gesture Jyushi makes towards him, feeling equally overjoyed to find someone else with similar interests. Vkei fans are certainly a rare breed these days. He playfully fist bumps his phone screen! Cheers, my man!]

Looking forward to it! I can't wait to hear your music! By the way, my name's Crow. I'm the vocalist and guitarist of my band, ShinganCrimsonZ! My bandmates aren't here, but I can definitely give you a run for your money on my own!

[ He bears a toothy grin that's both teasing and full of challenge too.]

Ah, it would seem like our souls are in tune, Crow! We are both vocalists and our hands know the intricate strings of the guitar! [That's one way to put that alright.] Marvelous. Perhaps it was destined that we meet?

[And maybe that's going overboard but vkei is all about the drama of it all anyway.

But he's really excited to get to know somebody that likes what he likes and has a band and everything!]

My band ArgoξOrchestra is not here but certainly I could sing something for you. Do you have your guitar?

Probably! If the stars ordained it, then it's totally worth pursuing a friendship, right? It's really too big of a coincidence to ignore!

[Although he has met talent here in Avalon, it's not the same as meeting someone who plays the same genre of music and has the same positions in the band.]

Argo...Orchestra? What's the meaning behind the name? And do I have my guitar?! Do cows moo?! Of course, I have it! I hardly leave home without it!

[He was lucky to be pulled into his world on his way to band practice and not to his part-time job. Crow would've really feel naked without his instrument.]

Then I hope we will be bosom friends as the stars and heaven have wished for...! [Even if he is not showing it, he's practically squealing inside. He's made a friend! Who also likes visual kei! He's so happy!]

In Greek legends, in the land of Thessaly, a power-hungry villain took the throne from the rightful heirs. Jason, the true heir, came to the villain for the throne. To prove his worth, he sailed on the great ship Argo with his trusted comrades for the Golden Fleece that would prove his worth as he went through a treacherous quest to do so...! And isn't that just like this thing we call life? To go on a journey, a quest, for our rightful place?!

[Crow listens intently. It always interests him to hear the thought process behind a band's name and theme. Jyushi has an interesting message behind his band's name. It almost sounds similar to his own band's motto.]

Oh definitely! That sounds like my band's message about shipping the cattle out to Eden!

[Although it sounds worse than Crow intends.]

Everyone wants to find the place they belong, where they can be their true and authentic self. I certainly belong at the top of the music charts, and I'm going to prove myself by challenging myself with each song and concert!

[Crow is so cool. Jyushi doesn't think shipping out the cattle to Eden is bad at all, especially how Crow explains it. His eyes are practically sparkling as he listens.

He breaks character for only a moment, his natural voice (much higher and childish) comes through.]

So cool...[But then he instantly tries to go back to his visual kei act, a much deeper baritone.] The rancher of dreams!

[Sure. Let's go with that.]

Oh! I like the ring of that! Rancher of Dreams!

[ The nickname definitely calls to his farm boy background, if his tacky user name isn't much of a dead giveaway.]

I'm going to steal it from you, hope you don't mind! And if I'm a rancher, then you can be a sailor--no, a navigator of paradise!

[ Nevermind that those two don't go together! Paradise is not an easy place to reach, so the people need someone who they can to guide them.]

Navigator of paradise...[His sparkles have gone from his eyes to just all over. If they were visible.]

Marvelous...! [He absolutely loves it.] Your soul is as creative as mine, how they sing to each other...!

[He means they have a lot in common.]

Yes! We should definitely collaborate on a song together! It seems our burning souls are pretty in sync!

[ Even if Crow can be quite the divo, he doesn't mind creating good music with others. That's one of the reasons why he joined a band, but coming to Avalon has shown him endless possibilities to work with talented people.]

[The persona he puts on is very over the top and narcissistic but Jyushi is honestly very modest. He's happy to just be able to meet with other people who like the same things he likes.]

Like Paris and Helen, our souls cannot be separated! A collaboration has been assigned to us from the gods, from fate...!

[And ah, he's so happy and he can tell that Crow will be nice! So he breaks character, he'd done it before but this time is more of a conscious choice, letting his voice go back to its normal childish and high tone.]

Um, I know I said my name but I want to officially introduce myself! I'm Aimono Jyushi and it's really nice to meet you. I hope we can play together soon! You seem really cool.

[It's good to be straightforward! ]

Edited 2021-06-04 09:28 (UTC)

[Crow's not put off by the change of character. He's an artist himself, he knows it's important to have a persona for the stage that doesn't make the person any less genuine. Crow has one himself, although sometimes he carries that into real life. Though, at the root of it, he's just a humble farm boy.]

I feel the same, Jyushi! I think we could get along very well, yeah? I think you're pretty cool too, just not as cool as me!

[Crow just wants to make that clear.]

Let me know if you need help with settling in or you just want someone to eat with, I'm available whenever!

[For Jyushi, his persona is also just a coping mechanism. It makes him feel less anxious when he's in a new situation or talking to people he's not comfortable with. But it doesn't feel like that would be a problem with Crow!]

Okay! You're so nice. You're definitely really cool! I'm glad we could meet even if it's in a whole new world like this.

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