[seventh fragrance] video/action

[bauhinia]

[ The feed opens to Hong Kong sitting on his favorite tree stump (it's not smiling, but you can imagine it might be, if it had a face). ]

Yo, Fortuna. [ He raises a hand in greeting. ] So I got a really great Christmas present and I promised Marco I'd show off what it can do. This is called ‪陽春白雪‬, or "White Snow in the Spring Sunlight." [ … ] I guess my mind's on warmer weather.

Hope you enjoy.

[ He now raises the instrument and begins to play. As soon as he's done, he bows his head and terminates the feed. This is also open to action for anyone in Discedo! ]

Comments

[action; Cantonese!]

[bauhinia]

Nah, I think it's probably in vogue. Lotsa stuff we do is.

[action; Cantonese!]

[eastmontecarlo]

Is that so? I need to educate myself on this also... I can't let myself be left behind, right? [ Again... ]

[action; Cantonese!]

[bauhinia]

Kinda doubt you'll let that happen. [ See how much faith he has? ] If you wanna know more, I don't mind telling you.

[action; Cantonese!]

[eastmontecarlo]

That almost makes you sound like my link to the outside world. You always succeed with those kinds of enterprises.

Perhaps I can serve to help you remember home.

[action; Cantonese!]

[bauhinia]

What should I be trying to remember? [ It's an honest question, with a number of potential meanings. ]

[action; Cantonese!]

[eastmontecarlo]

Many things. How beautiful it is, what it stirs in you.

Though that kind of passion isn't in vogue at all, is it? [ Oh, such a knowing smile! ]

[action; Cantonese!]

[bauhinia]

Kinda depends. [ He looks off into the distance somewhere. ] You can put it in a song, that's pretty hip.

[action; Cantonese!]

[eastmontecarlo]

I would challenge you to do that, since you're feeling inclined towards creativity today.

[action; Cantonese!]

[bauhinia]

D'you want me to rap? Or get the 琵琶 out again.

[action; Cantonese!]

[eastmontecarlo]

I've heard some of your music. I know that you're good at mixing both styles; that's very "hip", isn't it? I have some recordings at my house and I listen to them a lot.

[action; Cantonese!]

[bauhinia]

You seriously listen to my music? [ Oh, you're so cool, big bro. ]

[action; Cantonese!]

[eastmontecarlo]

All the time, more than anyone else's. [ True facts. ]

[action; Cantonese!]

[bauhinia]

More than China's?

[action; Cantonese!]

[eastmontecarlo]

Claro.

[action; Cantonese!]

[bauhinia]

[ That was Portugese, not Cantonese! ]

Thanks, I'm honored.

[action; Cantonese!]

[eastmontecarlo]

[ That's why it was in italics! Learn Portuguese, gosh. And how to spell it. ]

Do I get to hear it now?

[action; Cantonese!]

[bauhinia]

[ Incidentally, "Portugese" doesn't get caught on spellcheck. I know how to spell Portuguese, thank you. But you didn't change the header, okay?! And Hong Kong knows some Portuguese. ]

Only if I'm not taking up your time.

[action; Cantonese!]

[eastmontecarlo]

[ I didn't change it on purpose! ]

I can't think of anyone else I'd rather spend time with.

[action; Cantonese!]

[bauhinia]

[ T-to trick me.... ]

You're gonna make me blush. [ He smiles though, a little. You're the best, bro. ]

[action; Cantonese!]

[eastmontecarlo]

[ Nope. And of course he's the best bro, through thick and thin! ]

I don't know if that's possible through normal methods.

[action; Cantonese!]

[bauhinia]

Y'know, the way you say that makes it sound kinda ominous.

[action; Cantonese!]

[eastmontecarlo]

Nonsense! Who would suspect someone like me?

[action; Cantonese!]

[bauhinia]

That's totally the point, Macau. [ Oh, but he's amused. Why is everything funny to you, Hong Kong? And if so, why are you so incapable of showing it? ]

[action; Cantonese!]

[eastmontecarlo]

I don't understand. I would never lie to you; we're brothers.

[action; Cantonese!]

[bauhinia]

[ You just get a sort of knowing look in return, and he starts to play another song. ]