ext_202000 ([identity profile] lady-general.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] damned_institute2009-02-26 12:44 pm

Day 39: Music Room

Lunch had been fruitful. Celes had chosen not to eat, but that was fine enough for her; she’d eaten plenty at breakfast and it was not very good manners to eat while discussing war (for Celes, it’d always given her a bit of a stomachache), or plotting. Especially if one was in mixed company. Her nurse escorted her to the Music room, citing that her ‘sister’ had suggested that musical therapy would be good for her. Celes rolled her eyes. This was no music room, with their ‘electronic’ instruments; where were the violas and the harpsichords and phonographs? She’d been past this room before, but had never been interested enough to go into it.

The general sat down at the keyboard, staring at the odd device before prodding the buttons with a nail. On, off, rumba, tango, Caribbean (what in the world was ‘Caribbean?’), little numbers that changed the tone. It was the first time Celes wished that there was a real instrument before her, instead of this ridiculous thing. Still, it didn’t stop her from curiously stringing notes together with one hand, and the only song she could bring to mind was the Aria di Mezzo Carattere.

How dreadfully delightful.

[for Adel~]

[identity profile] rope-victim.livejournal.com 2009-02-27 04:12 am (UTC)(link)
"But?" Miku questioned, tilting her head and furrowing her brow. She opened the CD player, glanced at the title (Love Songs III!) and quickly closed it. Their nurses were incorrigible.

She moved placed her pinky over his on the couch, trying to make him feel more comfortable.

[identity profile] uruz-vii.livejournal.com 2009-02-27 04:18 am (UTC)(link)
"But I don't know if you'll be completely safe," he clarified. "I think Subaru-san is a good person but the only way I can be completely sure is if I'm with you."

He moved his hand over and took Miku's. "But learning to control your ability is important."

[identity profile] rope-victim.livejournal.com 2009-02-27 04:38 am (UTC)(link)
Miku nodded, and felt her face grow warm. "I know that..." she murmured, her resolve failing (No! No! She would let him be sociable!). Sousuke's hand dwarfed hers. "But, I don't know how interesting it would be, seeing two people... do whatever it is Subaru-san is going to teach me. I don't want to bore you tonight. Especially if you can be doing something that furthers our research into this place." She leaned her head on his shoulder.

"I bet that you and Allelujah-san could find something to do together. Maybe with one of the clubs?" she suggested gently and looked up at him.

[identity profile] uruz-vii.livejournal.com 2009-02-27 04:59 am (UTC)(link)
"It isn't a question of being bored," Sousuke said, sounding a little exasperated. "I've been on countless missions where nothing happens, and then suddenly everything explodes at once."

He looked back at the carpet in front of them. But... maybe she was right. Coordinating resources was important, no matter how much he wanted to stay with her.

"But I'll continue on without you tonight. Perhaps one of the clubs can give me a mission," he said.

[identity profile] rope-victim.livejournal.com 2009-02-27 05:29 am (UTC)(link)
Miku winced mentally at the exasperation. Was she just destined to step all over people's feet today? She decided to not push the subject of him being bored or not further, having gotten what she thought would be best. "I'm sure they'll be happy for the help, Sousuke." Miku certainly was.

"And I'll," she tried to think of what would be most appealing to Sousuke, short of him being there, "tell you everything that we do, and what goes on. Whatever you need." She squeezed his hand.

[identity profile] uruz-vii.livejournal.com 2009-02-27 05:50 am (UTC)(link)
He smiled at her, sighing a little. "It's alright, I don't need a full report. If you're safe, that's all I need to know."

However, if she came back with less than one hair out of place, he would be having 'words' with Subaru.

[identity profile] rope-victim.livejournal.com 2009-02-27 06:12 am (UTC)(link)
Miku looked relieved, "Fine, fine. But, the offer still stands. Tomorrow, I'll be well enough to not be carried around." And how happy she'd be at that.

She looked down at their hands. "As fun as that was for you, I'm sure."

[identity profile] uruz-vii.livejournal.com 2009-02-27 09:07 am (UTC)(link)
Sousuke blinked. "It wasn't objectionable," he said. "And it ensured that you were safe. The safest place is... with me, you know."

He blushed and looked over at the sofa arm. Did he really just say that?

[identity profile] rope-victim.livejournal.com 2009-02-27 09:17 am (UTC)(link)
Miku covered her mouth to hide her smile, trying hard to not embarrass Sousuke further. Miku turned her face into his arm and laughed quietly. "It is," she agreed and kept her face hidden. "I like being with you."

She was sure that their nurses were congratulating themselves right now.

[identity profile] uruz-vii.livejournal.com 2009-02-28 05:40 am (UTC)(link)
"I'm glad, otherwise protecting you would be unpleasant." Chidori hadn't appreciated his protection earlier in their relationship, and it had left many a bump on his head. So far, Miku wasn't showing the same inclination.

He looked over his shoulder and was a little embarrassed to find both of their nurses giggling away. "Should we listen to the CD?"

[thank god there were CDs in the late 80s]

[identity profile] rope-victim.livejournal.com 2009-02-28 05:56 am (UTC)(link)
Miku pulled her head away and nodded, "Maybe we should pick a new CD? They... picked that one." She opened it up and showed him the compilation. If the red hearts all over the face of the disc didn't tell him anything, maybe the title would.

"Sometimes, I wish they didn't watch us so closely," she muttered, and reddened further.

Re: [thank god there were CDs in the late 80s]

[identity profile] uruz-vii.livejournal.com 2009-02-28 06:38 am (UTC)(link)
Sousuke blanched at the title. Oh. He hadn't seen that.

"I think they're conspiring against us," Sousuke whispered. "However, we can counter their attack easily."

[identity profile] rope-victim.livejournal.com 2009-02-28 07:12 am (UTC)(link)
Miku's eyebrows drew together, and her mouth set in a quizzical line, "How?" It felt as if she shouldn't be asking this question, because it would only lead to trouble. And Miku's sixth sense rarely lied.

[identity profile] uruz-vii.livejournal.com 2009-02-28 07:14 am (UTC)(link)
"Just a moment," Sousuke rather blatantly and deliberately stood up, moved over to where the CDs were stored, and after searching a bit, came back with a few.

"I have heard that these bands are rather obnoxious, and while listening to them, it is impossible to hold an erection. This should prevent any sort of romantic feeling."

Somehow, he had missed the point again.

[identity profile] rope-victim.livejournal.com 2009-02-28 07:21 am (UTC)(link)
"A-a-ah..." Miku gasped as her expression went from curious to horrified. "S-Sousuke!" She drew away from him and looked away irritably, fixing her line of sight on the wall far away from him.

[identity profile] uruz-vii.livejournal.com 2009-02-28 07:34 am (UTC)(link)
"What?" He looked down at the disks. Perhaps she didn't like the... 'Frontalley Guys'? Or 'In The Sync'? Strange titles, surely. She looked mad though. He was completely mystified.

[identity profile] rope-victim.livejournal.com 2009-02-28 07:39 am (UTC)(link)
And in the great tradition of female answers, Miku responded with, "Nothing. Hmph." She kept her eyes on the wall and continued to look somewhat exasperated, embarrassed and irritated.

You just didn't tell your girlfriend these kinds of things, she huffed to herself.

[identity profile] uruz-vii.livejournal.com 2009-03-01 01:23 am (UTC)(link)
Sousuke paused, looking between Miku and the CDs. She said 'nothing' but followed it with a noise of annoyance. If she was annoyed, why didn't she say so? And more importantly, just what the hell was she upset about?

"I could find an equally obnoxious female band, if that is more acceptable. I saw a CD from the band 'Cyan'. Or perhaps Sylvia and the Kitty-Cats."

[identity profile] rope-victim.livejournal.com 2009-03-01 01:37 am (UTC)(link)
"I've never heard of any of those bands," Miku replied, keeping her eyes on the wall. Her voice lowered and she looked at him from the corner of her eye obviously a failed attempt at Sousuke's own deathglare, "I don't know what... those have to do with this, Sousuke."

[identity profile] uruz-vii.livejournal.com 2009-03-01 01:41 am (UTC)(link)
Sousuke looked back down at the CDs. "What is 'this'?" he asked. "Because I don't know what 'this' has to do with the operation to counter the extremely aggressive plotting of our nurses."

[identity profile] rope-victim.livejournal.com 2009-03-01 01:46 am (UTC)(link)
"You... you know..." She couldn't say it, as much as she tried. Miku bit her thumb and looked significantly at his lap for about three-point-five seconds before looking back at his face.

"I don't know what those CDs have to do with whether or not you can..." she trailed off lamely and looked away again.

[identity profile] uruz-vii.livejournal.com 2009-03-01 01:52 am (UTC)(link)
Sousuke looked down at his lap as well. Was there something on his pants? They looked clean to him.

"These CDs have appropriately un-romantic music on them, or so I've heard. Despite the fact that the songs are about men in serious relationships with women, Kurz has informed me that they are not something to share with a woman you want to sleep with, because one cannot maintain an erection while listening. Therefore, these songs are counter to the CD filled with... Love Songs III."

[identity profile] rope-victim.livejournal.com 2009-03-01 02:05 am (UTC)(link)
AH. HE SAID IT AGAIN. HE SAID THAT PERVERT WORD AGAIN. Miku rubbed her temples. "N-no, not the songs the... you're saying that word and... and.." She wanted to flail, she really did.

"I think music will be the least of our worries if we ever have to do that, later, don't you think?" Miku's voice squeaked and her cheeks turned bright pink.

[identity profile] uruz-vii.livejournal.com 2009-03-01 02:50 am (UTC)(link)
"Romantic?" Sousuke tried. "Relationships? Erection?"

Sousuke didn't see what the problem was--they were just words after all. Perhaps she was afraid of sex?

"We don't have to do anything," Sousuke said with a frown.

[identity profile] rope-victim.livejournal.com 2009-03-01 03:06 am (UTC)(link)
"The... the last word!" Miku finally admitted, as her head and neck turned to the same color as her red coat from the last Doyleton trip.

"I know we don't have to... it's just a... word that makes me uncomfortable," Miku finished lamely with a wave of her hand. She sat back against the couch and sighed, knowing that at home, she'd quietly slipped away when Rei and Yuu had wanted time alone. "It's unromantic. 'Ere-'...'Ere'... well, you know."