melodiesofeternity | Doki Doki Vaikuntha Club (Act 1)

This was a song bestowed to me by a member of my college from back home in Greyhawk. As it turns out, the drones at the Gauntlet failed to record more than a few seconds of it die to "time constraints".

[She made a face and shrugged. But she withdrew her guitar and settled into a seat. Her hand subtly implied a Spellblade (Divine) upon the strings.]

But you get the full version! How lucky! Please enjoy.

[She began to play:]

Lay down your head and I'll sing you a lullaby
Back to the years of loo-li lai-lay. . .

[It'd saved her from being eaten by a Behemoth! And, really, music like this had gotten her out of a pickle a great many times. Perhaps a lullaby may not exactly be what the doctor ordered for an afternoon meeting, but after everything that had happened of late, perhaps some form of respite may be what the doctor ordered. The sound was soothing, but at the same time rather invigorating, imbued with but a touch of white magic.

Did you lose any sleep the other night? Get a paper cut while writing your poem? By the time her song finished, they may be mysteriously absent from your form.]

( rutile had only truly been introduced to music and song when they'd arrived here on this planet. it was nothing like the empty motions and the unheard sounds the lunarians made their attacks to. and the words, as they listened carefully... stirred something within them.

made them think of the motionless padparadscha, whose head had been laid down for... how many centuries, now? )

A lullaby... ( they're more focused on anything other than making eye contact at the moment, while these thoughts consume them. ) This is what you sing to someone that sleeps?

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To help them fall asleep, certainly. A lullaby is meant to soothe and draw a listener in, pushing out any thoughts and distractions that may be keeping them awake.

Unfortunately, said songs tend to be reserved for young children, though I believe anyone ought to enjoy something sung to them to help them rest regardless of age... wouldn't you agree?

To help them fall asleep... ( unfortunately, that's the opposite problem rutile's partner suffers from. when it came to pushing out thoughts and distractions though, that sounded much more like something they themselves might be able to benefit from. hmm... )

After a certain number of centuries, age becomes rather irrelevant, anyway. ( which is, apparently, their way of agreeing. )

Tell me, are there many lullabies where you come from?

Oh, a number, spanning over many languages as many mothers of different races ease their children to sleep. However, depending on the race, you'll find they're less sweet and more 'if you sleep you can destroy an enemy den tomorrow at full strength' or 'if you rest you can eat the most nightmares', that sort of thing.

I'm afraid I don't know of my examples, however. It's only what I've heard from others who understand the respective languages.

Oh? ( they seem to perk especially at the mention of those... less than wholesome sort of songs. ) Would you happen to have at least one example of one of these... melodies— ( was that right? ) that would destroy an enemy onslaught come morning? Something like that sounds quite useful, actually.

( much more useful than a song to put asleep someone that hardly ever got the chance... or someone that did nothing but. ) I wasn't aware nightmares could be used in exchange for calories however, hmm.

( they're... taking this rather literally, it seems. )

Dendar, a great serpent, feeds on nightmares. She is the reason we all rest peacefully and do not remember our more horrific nightmares.

As for a song of enemy onslaughts... hmm. Perhaps you ought ask the Berserker's Guild. They may have such songs.

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Wow, I'm really glad you made it.

[They've met briefly before, but Tidus knows that Lady Madhuri has a talent for these things. He'd feel embarrassed about his own silly poem, but her voice has a calming effect. The dopey smile is back soon enough.]

So you could hypnotize anyone with that?

Hyp- oh! [She laughed, but gently.]

Well, aid them in rest, certainly...!

[But she paused, checked around her as she settled back in her seat, then leaned toward Tidus. Her eyes hooded in mischief, a small smirk forming as she nodded. Yes, back in her world, she absolutely could add a hypnotic flair to such songs.]

[He just smiles.]

Actually, I've been wondering about that.

Do your songs work on yourself?

To a degree. But I already control myself, you see, so that wouldn't work...

Perhaps I could sing myself to sleep if I tried! I should try it tonight.

Man, that'd be great if you could. No staying up late, worrying about everything that comes to you.

But you've already found all kinds of great things to do with your talents, right?

But of course! The Lady is quite prosperous. Burlesque Night is just as popular as I suspected it would be, too~

And you? That was an amazing tournament. Blitzball is a joy to watch!

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[Oh. Wowie. That was very unexpected! Poetry is one thing, but music, too?

At first, Pap is left speechless. And yes, those empty eyesockets did just become big, googly eyes. This is normal. Really. Just Papyrus bein' Papyrus.

But it's not long until he's giving an applause, and his typical loud voice cries out with its usual pep and victor.]

WOWIE!!! THAT WAS INCREDIBLE. AND VERY SOOTHING! BUT THAT WAS PROBABLY THE INTENTION. WHICH, NATURALLY, IS A ROARING SUCCESS... WITHOUT THE ROAR.

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[Her cheeks puffed as she fought to contain herself. She loved googly eyes. She kept many in her purse. Seeing googly eyes on this skeleton was like all her namedays had come at once. Control yourself, girl. Don't laugh.

She bowed wordlessly, nodding her thanks. After, with a gesture of knocking a hand against her chest, she finally opted to breathe again, though she was red in the face.]

Well I'm glad you liked it! I have to ask, however, and do forgive me if this may sound rude... do skeletons hit the hay? So they have beds to curl up and sleep in when the hour grows late?

[Oh! That's a... good expression? Probably? He opens his mouth to comment on it, but then she asks about sleep and he just.

Huffs.]

WELL, I DON'T. BUT MY BROTHER, SANS... HIS LAZINESS IS THE STUFF OF LEGENDS.

MAKE NO MISTAKE. HE'S A COMPETENT ROYAL GUARD. WHEN HE TAKES HIS JOB SERIOUSLY, HE'S VERY WORTHY OF HIS STATUS, BUT THE NAPS HE TAKES... SEVEN HOURS AT MINIMUM SOMETIMES!!!

IT'S SUCH A WASTE OF PRODUCTIVITY.

That all depends, I think. If these naps take place at night, that sounds like a full night's sleep.

As for you, tsk tsk! You really should rest your mind at night. Heals the bones, too. Then you can wake up refreshed and ready for a full day of puzzling!

[Dang it. That's... logical. Very logical.

But he huffs anyway, arms crossed because, dang it! He doesn't want to be like Sans.]

BUT TOO MUCH REST MEANS SO MUCH LOST TIME! I CAN UNDERSTAND... SHORT NAPS, PERHAPS. BUT THAT MANY HOURS. I COULDN'T BEAR TO RISK SUCH CRUCIAL SCIENCE OPPORTUNITIES!

[Well, that, and some. Other reasons.

Less happy reasons.]

You're allowed little naps.

[She wagged her finger at him.]

You ought take better care of yourself, dear.

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[ Monika hadn't really had an occasion of speaking with Madhuri since the Dream Width disaster ~~even though she did check on her house once in a while~~, so she was overjoyed to see she had decided to join the Literature Club! Her poem back then had been beautiful, and this time...

...While it wasn't exactly what Monika had expected, it was delightful all the same! Truly, based on Monika's dreamy stare one could think the lullaby did indeed have hypnotic properties. But more than likely, she was just happy to be able to listen to the word of someone she had a crush on. ]

That was wonderful!

[ She clapped enthusiastically once Madhuri was done, beaming at her. ]

You are as talented as I remember.

[She tipped her hat to Monika. It's been a little awkward, honestly, because the little hairs on the back of her neck have been tingling like crazy. Like she'd been watched...]

Thank you, dear. I hope it's alright if I joined.

How've you been holding up?

Of course it is! I was hoping you would, actually.

[ Her smile didn't fade would it be for a moment, which hopefully wasn't creepy in the least. ]

I have been doing... Well, I suppose. But I really hoped to meet you again.

Well, here I am. Let's talk!

I'm curious to know what sort of Asterisks you have, what you do for a living outside of the Club. What does Monika do to win the day?

[ Oh goodness, why is she asking about her Asterisks... Time to maneuver this situation carefully. ]

I picked Scholar recently, actually! I love books and- Well, the mere existence of this club says a lot about me I think, ahaha!

[ She smiled sweetly. ]

I have yet to pick a proper "job," I think I might go for a library job... But what about you? You have a great way with words and you joined, after all!

Well, I greatly enjoy White Mage and I'm quite eager to delve into the intricacies of Dancer. Otherwise the Lady is prosperous, and I'm excited to see where I take the business.

I've always wanted to run my own theater, you see. That, or perhaps my own circus.