[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

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[eastmontecarlo]

[ The quiet sound in the background is the steady chirp-chirp of LIES. ]

Why would you say that?

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[bauhinia]

[ Shh! Don't do that! ]

Just a hunch, yeah?

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[eastmontecarlo]

That makes it sound like you already have someone in mind. Surely you realize this.

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[bauhinia]

Yeah, right. Since when do I have those kinda prospects?

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[eastmontecarlo]

Well, you're very handsome. Well-dressed. Hip.

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[bauhinia]

I'm not gonna disagree with you. But I'm like, pretty old too.

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[eastmontecarlo]

Isn't everyone?

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[bauhinia]

Some people are less old than others.

[ So profound, Hong Kong. ]

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[eastmontecarlo]

I didn't think that that was something that would be important to you. [ Oh, this is hilarious. ]

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[bauhinia]

I'm not saying it's super important, yeah? Just that I've been alone for awhile, so it's nothing weird, right?

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[eastmontecarlo]

No one wants to be alone for forever, Hong Kong.

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[bauhinia]

I won't be alone forever. Just for now.

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[eastmontecarlo]

I'm here for you.

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[bauhinia]

[ Lightly nudging Macau's arm with his elbow. ] Yeah, but I'm not gonna date you, bro.

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[eastmontecarlo]

Oh, that's quite all right; my feelings aren't hurt.

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[bauhinia]

Man, with an attitude like that, it's a wonder you are single.

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[eastmontecarlo]

I'm going to interpret that as genuine bewilderment and say that I'm still very focused on business right now.

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[bauhinia]

Smooth, real smooth.

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[eastmontecarlo]

It brings me pleasure to succeed.

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[bauhinia]

Are you saying you're married to your work?

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[eastmontecarlo]

I certainly hope so.

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[bauhinia]

Why wasn't I invited to the wedding?

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[eastmontecarlo]

Don't be ridiculous. Besides, you're a large part of my work.

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[bauhinia]

So we're married.

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[eastmontecarlo]

Now how would you draw a conclusion like that?