In the flesh

[therealmirakang]

Rumi's been pestering me to make an account here for PR reasons, so here I am, I guess. Don't know how much I'll actually post here, but my asks are open. Be respectful, please.

Connected to @therealryurumi and @huntrixfanzoey

//the mod behind @mira-huntrix-official returns! Like I said back on the other blog, we had some complications within the original mods, but there's no hard feelings. Rumi's mod and I are here to stay! It's good to be back :)

//asks are wide wide open, feel free to send em in! I'll do my best to answer in character :)

//if any of you are here from the last three blogs, you'll know that Rumi's mod and I don't roleplay in a super conventional way. It's more like writing fanfic, one reblog at a time. We haven't settled on a certain theme or narrative yet though, so right now we're just kinda doing whatever.

Rules

be respectful with asks. Anons are on, but I will not hesitate to turn them off if any of you pull some shit, towards Mira, Rumi, or the mods themselves.

Nothing sexual, please.

Eventual Polytrix focused. There will not be any romantic content with any of the Sajas, and do not ask for it.

[therealmirakang]

Its a long way down, but finally, they reach the gym. At a glance, it seems pretty standard. There's a wall lined with mirrors and a bar for choreography, a couple sets of weight training equipment, and other normal equipment one would expect from a place designed with idols in mind. But things get a little stranger as they head further back in. There's a punching bag with several spares lined up against the wall, dummy weapons of nearly every type, and equipment more in line for a gold medal olympiad than a pop star. And most striking of all, a large ring evidently made for sparring. Mira turns to Zoey.

Well, here we are. How do we want to do this? Rumi and I could spar first, and let you decide who you want to go up against after?

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey was a tad distracted at first, as she was looking at the equipment until Mira spoke up. While it would be hard to admit she wasn't intimidated, especially with the ring in the room looming over, she was curious how they fought. So, she was set in her choice.*

You guys can fight first...And...

*Well, considering Rumi and Mira were very likely to have the same strengths, she then said,*

Whoever wins can go against me!

[therealmirakang]

Mira grins, always up for a challenge. A chance to get Zoey one on one is the perfect prize, she's definitely motivated now.

Sounds good to me. Come on Tiger, let's do this

[therealryurumi]

Rumi grabs a training staff, twirling it in her hand as she tosses Mira a staff.

You sure you're up for this?

[therealmirakang]

Mira snatches it out of the air without issue, taking a second to test and adjust her balance before falling into a fighting stance.

Yeah. I mean, it's not like the demons are going wait to strike again, we're lucky they've given us this much of a break after everything. I think you're just scared I'm going to beat you

[therealryurumi]

Alright Zoey. Rule 1 of fightting demons. They don't-

Before Rumi even finishes she's spun around and swings at Mira's ankle on her blind side.

Fight fair!

[therealmirakang]

Mira barely jumps back in time, and then she's rushing forward to get inside Rumi's guard and attempt a strike at her side.

[therealryurumi]

Rumi grabs the staff with her hand, using the end of her own staff to strike at Mira's chest.

[therealmirakang]

She blocks with her forearm, gritting her teeth at the pain and twisting back to tear her staff free again. She steps back just out of Rumi's range, waiting for her to strike again

[therealryurumi]

Rumi smirks, eyes glinting yellow as she suddenly vanishes in a puff of smoke, appearing in the air behind Mira and falling towards her.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey was doing her best to focus, trying to store both idols' moves in her head to reference for later. Admittedly, she was also in awe at how they moved. Despite it being practice, she could tell they were both giving so much effort! She still cringed as Mira was hit, as if she were also taking the blow. In a sense, she felt like both an observer and part of the spar itself. She was still taken aback when Rumi suddenly teleported, and kept watching the fight intensely.*

[therealmirakang]

Mira darts forward the second Rumi disappears, feeling the wind rush behind her. She takes advantage Rumi's momentary distraction with landing to go on the offensive, aiming a blow towards her chest

[therealryurumi]

Rumi grabs the staff with both hands, her tail grabbing at Mira's blindspot again, wrapoing around her ankle as she yanks Mira forwards, grabbing her by the shoulders and pinning her to the ground, knee on Mira's stomach for good measure.

[therealmirakang]

Mira wheezes when she hits the ground, pushing up with as much force as she can muster. But she had trouble dislodging Rumi before whatever demonic puberty she had took over, now it's basically impossible. So she goes slack with a feigned defeated sigh, gears turning in the back of her mind. They hadn't told Zoey about them yet, but... Hey, actions speak louder than words, right?

Yeah, Demons don't fight fair...

She looks up at that smug grin leering down at her, noting the way her grip has loosened now that she thinks Mira's forfeited. It seals the deal for her.

But neither do we!

She grabs the collar of Rumi's shirt, yanking her down into a kiss so fast that their teeth click together painfully for a moment. And then, While she's off guard, she heaves with everything she has to get Rumi to roll off of her. In a split second she's grabbed her staff again and pressed it down across Rumi's chest and forearms, as she's now straddling her waist. She knows the half demon could throw her off in an instant, but hey, she at least got her here.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*...*

*Did...Did Zoey just see that right? Suddenly, everything she could ever think of anymore was gone...And it was all replaced with the moment Mira kissed Rumi. Zoey, for about several seconds, was silent, staring at the two idols. Her jaw was agape and she was still. But that silence didn't last long.*

Y-you...

*Zoey tries to speak-Only to stutter. And then again. And again. She legitimately could not reason that the sudden move-and the straddling-was just part of the fight. With a mixture of shock and her inner-fan screaming at the top of her lungs, she could barely contain herself.*

Oh my god...Oh my god!

*She kept glancing back and forth at the idols. There's an almost 100% chance that she's flustered, but if Zoey was, she didn't notice and definitely already had too much on her mind to fix it.*

I-i mean...G-good job! I, uhm...Will remember that! Yup!

[therealmirakang]

Mira chuckles, smug as can be.

We were going to tell you eventually today, but I saw an opportunity and I took it. Rumi and I have been officially dating for a few weeks now, starting just after the incident where I lost my eye. Sorry for springing that on you, but judging by the reaction, you don't have a problem with it?

[therealmirakang]

Its a long way down, but finally, they reach the gym. At a glance, it seems pretty standard. There's a wall lined with mirrors and a bar for choreography, a couple sets of weight training equipment, and other normal equipment one would expect from a place designed with idols in mind. But things get a little stranger as they head further back in. There's a punching bag with several spares lined up against the wall, dummy weapons of nearly every type, and equipment more in line for a gold medal olympiad than a pop star. And most striking of all, a large ring evidently made for sparring. Mira turns to Zoey.

Well, here we are. How do we want to do this? Rumi and I could spar first, and let you decide who you want to go up against after?

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey was a tad distracted at first, as she was looking at the equipment until Mira spoke up. While it would be hard to admit she wasn't intimidated, especially with the ring in the room looming over, she was curious how they fought. So, she was set in her choice.*

You guys can fight first...And...

*Well, considering Rumi and Mira were very likely to have the same strengths, she then said,*

Whoever wins can go against me!

[therealmirakang]

Mira grins, always up for a challenge. A chance to get Zoey one on one is the perfect prize, she's definitely motivated now.

Sounds good to me. Come on Tiger, let's do this

[therealryurumi]

Rumi grabs a training staff, twirling it in her hand as she tosses Mira a staff.

You sure you're up for this?

[therealmirakang]

Mira snatches it out of the air without issue, taking a second to test and adjust her balance before falling into a fighting stance.

Yeah. I mean, it's not like the demons are going wait to strike again, we're lucky they've given us this much of a break after everything. I think you're just scared I'm going to beat you

[therealryurumi]

Alright Zoey. Rule 1 of fightting demons. They don't-

Before Rumi even finishes she's spun around and swings at Mira's ankle on her blind side.

Fight fair!

[therealmirakang]

Mira barely jumps back in time, and then she's rushing forward to get inside Rumi's guard and attempt a strike at her side.

[therealryurumi]

Rumi grabs the staff with her hand, using the end of her own staff to strike at Mira's chest.

[therealmirakang]

She blocks with her forearm, gritting her teeth at the pain and twisting back to tear her staff free again. She steps back just out of Rumi's range, waiting for her to strike again

[therealryurumi]

Rumi smirks, eyes glinting yellow as she suddenly vanishes in a puff of smoke, appearing in the air behind Mira and falling towards her.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey was doing her best to focus, trying to store both idols' moves in her head to reference for later. Admittedly, she was also in awe at how they moved. Despite it being practice, she could tell they were both giving so much effort! She still cringed as Mira was hit, as if she were also taking the blow. In a sense, she felt like both an observer and part of the spar itself. She was still taken aback when Rumi suddenly teleported, and kept watching the fight intensely.*

[therealmirakang]

Mira darts forward the second Rumi disappears, feeling the wind rush behind her. She takes advantage Rumi's momentary distraction with landing to go on the offensive, aiming a blow towards her chest

[therealryurumi]

Rumi grabs the staff with both hands, her tail grabbing at Mira's blindspot again, wrapoing around her ankle as she yanks Mira forwards, grabbing her by the shoulders and pinning her to the ground, knee on Mira's stomach for good measure.

[therealmirakang]

Mira wheezes when she hits the ground, pushing up with as much force as she can muster. But she had trouble dislodging Rumi before whatever demonic puberty she had took over, now it's basically impossible. So she goes slack with a feigned defeated sigh, gears turning in the back of her mind. They hadn't told Zoey about them yet, but... Hey, actions speak louder than words, right?

Yeah, Demons don't fight fair...

She looks up at that smug grin leering down at her, noting the way her grip has loosened now that she thinks Mira's forfeited. It seals the deal for her.

But neither do we!

She grabs the collar of Rumi's shirt, yanking her down into a kiss so fast that their teeth click together painfully for a moment. And then, While she's off guard, she heaves with everything she has to get Rumi to roll off of her. In a split second she's grabbed her staff again and pressed it down across Rumi's chest and forearms, as she's now straddling her waist. She knows the half demon could throw her off in an instant, but hey, she at least got her here.

[therealmirakang]

Its a long way down, but finally, they reach the gym. At a glance, it seems pretty standard. There's a wall lined with mirrors and a bar for choreography, a couple sets of weight training equipment, and other normal equipment one would expect from a place designed with idols in mind. But things get a little stranger as they head further back in. There's a punching bag with several spares lined up against the wall, dummy weapons of nearly every type, and equipment more in line for a gold medal olympiad than a pop star. And most striking of all, a large ring evidently made for sparring. Mira turns to Zoey.

Well, here we are. How do we want to do this? Rumi and I could spar first, and let you decide who you want to go up against after?

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey was a tad distracted at first, as she was looking at the equipment until Mira spoke up. While it would be hard to admit she wasn't intimidated, especially with the ring in the room looming over, she was curious how they fought. So, she was set in her choice.*

You guys can fight first...And...

*Well, considering Rumi and Mira were very likely to have the same strengths, she then said,*

Whoever wins can go against me!

[therealmirakang]

Mira grins, always up for a challenge. A chance to get Zoey one on one is the perfect prize, she's definitely motivated now.

Sounds good to me. Come on Tiger, let's do this

[therealryurumi]

Rumi grabs a training staff, twirling it in her hand as she tosses Mira a staff.

You sure you're up for this?

[therealmirakang]

Mira snatches it out of the air without issue, taking a second to test and adjust her balance before falling into a fighting stance.

Yeah. I mean, it's not like the demons are going wait to strike again, we're lucky they've given us this much of a break after everything. I think you're just scared I'm going to beat you

[therealryurumi]

Alright Zoey. Rule 1 of fightting demons. They don't-

Before Rumi even finishes she's spun around and swings at Mira's ankle on her blind side.

Fight fair!

[therealmirakang]

Mira barely jumps back in time, and then she's rushing forward to get inside Rumi's guard and attempt a strike at her side.

[therealryurumi]

Rumi grabs the staff with her hand, using the end of her own staff to strike at Mira's chest.

[therealmirakang]

She blocks with her forearm, gritting her teeth at the pain and twisting back to tear her staff free again. She steps back just out of Rumi's range, waiting for her to strike again

[therealryurumi]

Rumi smirks, eyes glinting yellow as she suddenly vanishes in a puff of smoke, appearing in the air behind Mira and falling towards her.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey was doing her best to focus, trying to store both idols' moves in her head to reference for later. Admittedly, she was also in awe at how they moved. Despite it being practice, she could tell they were both giving so much effort! She still cringed as Mira was hit, as if she were also taking the blow. In a sense, she felt like both an observer and part of the spar itself. She was still taken aback when Rumi suddenly teleported, and kept watching the fight intensely.*

[therealmirakang]

Mira darts forward the second Rumi disappears, feeling the wind rush behind her. She takes advantage Rumi's momentary distraction with landing to go on the offensive, aiming a blow towards her chest

[therealmirakang]

Its a long way down, but finally, they reach the gym. At a glance, it seems pretty standard. There's a wall lined with mirrors and a bar for choreography, a couple sets of weight training equipment, and other normal equipment one would expect from a place designed with idols in mind. But things get a little stranger as they head further back in. There's a punching bag with several spares lined up against the wall, dummy weapons of nearly every type, and equipment more in line for a gold medal olympiad than a pop star. And most striking of all, a large ring evidently made for sparring. Mira turns to Zoey.

Well, here we are. How do we want to do this? Rumi and I could spar first, and let you decide who you want to go up against after?

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey was a tad distracted at first, as she was looking at the equipment until Mira spoke up. While it would be hard to admit she wasn't intimidated, especially with the ring in the room looming over, she was curious how they fought. So, she was set in her choice.*

You guys can fight first...And...

*Well, considering Rumi and Mira were very likely to have the same strengths, she then said,*

Whoever wins can go against me!

[therealmirakang]

Mira grins, always up for a challenge. A chance to get Zoey one on one is the perfect prize, she's definitely motivated now.

Sounds good to me. Come on Tiger, let's do this

[therealryurumi]

Rumi grabs a training staff, twirling it in her hand as she tosses Mira a staff.

You sure you're up for this?

[therealmirakang]

Mira snatches it out of the air without issue, taking a second to test and adjust her balance before falling into a fighting stance.

Yeah. I mean, it's not like the demons are going wait to strike again, we're lucky they've given us this much of a break after everything. I think you're just scared I'm going to beat you

[therealryurumi]

Alright Zoey. Rule 1 of fightting demons. They don't-

Before Rumi even finishes she's spun around and swings at Mira's ankle on her blind side.

Fight fair!

[therealmirakang]

Mira barely jumps back in time, and then she's rushing forward to get inside Rumi's guard and attempt a strike at her side.

[therealryurumi]

Rumi grabs the staff with her hand, using the end of her own staff to strike at Mira's chest.

[therealmirakang]

She blocks with her forearm, gritting her teeth at the pain and twisting back to tear her staff free again. She steps back just out of Rumi's range, waiting for her to strike again

[therealmirakang]

Its a long way down, but finally, they reach the gym. At a glance, it seems pretty standard. There's a wall lined with mirrors and a bar for choreography, a couple sets of weight training equipment, and other normal equipment one would expect from a place designed with idols in mind. But things get a little stranger as they head further back in. There's a punching bag with several spares lined up against the wall, dummy weapons of nearly every type, and equipment more in line for a gold medal olympiad than a pop star. And most striking of all, a large ring evidently made for sparring. Mira turns to Zoey.

Well, here we are. How do we want to do this? Rumi and I could spar first, and let you decide who you want to go up against after?

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey was a tad distracted at first, as she was looking at the equipment until Mira spoke up. While it would be hard to admit she wasn't intimidated, especially with the ring in the room looming over, she was curious how they fought. So, she was set in her choice.*

You guys can fight first...And...

*Well, considering Rumi and Mira were very likely to have the same strengths, she then said,*

Whoever wins can go against me!

[therealmirakang]

Mira grins, always up for a challenge. A chance to get Zoey one on one is the perfect prize, she's definitely motivated now.

Sounds good to me. Come on Tiger, let's do this

[therealryurumi]

Rumi grabs a training staff, twirling it in her hand as she tosses Mira a staff.

You sure you're up for this?

[therealmirakang]

Mira snatches it out of the air without issue, taking a second to test and adjust her balance before falling into a fighting stance.

Yeah. I mean, it's not like the demons are going wait to strike again, we're lucky they've given us this much of a break after everything. I think you're just scared I'm going to beat you

[therealryurumi]

Alright Zoey. Rule 1 of fightting demons. They don't-

Before Rumi even finishes she's spun around and swings at Mira's ankle on her blind side.

Fight fair!

[therealmirakang]

Mira barely jumps back in time, and then she's rushing forward to get inside Rumi's guard and attempt a strike at her side.

[therealmirakang]

Its a long way down, but finally, they reach the gym. At a glance, it seems pretty standard. There's a wall lined with mirrors and a bar for choreography, a couple sets of weight training equipment, and other normal equipment one would expect from a place designed with idols in mind. But things get a little stranger as they head further back in. There's a punching bag with several spares lined up against the wall, dummy weapons of nearly every type, and equipment more in line for a gold medal olympiad than a pop star. And most striking of all, a large ring evidently made for sparring. Mira turns to Zoey.

Well, here we are. How do we want to do this? Rumi and I could spar first, and let you decide who you want to go up against after?

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey was a tad distracted at first, as she was looking at the equipment until Mira spoke up. While it would be hard to admit she wasn't intimidated, especially with the ring in the room looming over, she was curious how they fought. So, she was set in her choice.*

You guys can fight first...And...

*Well, considering Rumi and Mira were very likely to have the same strengths, she then said,*

Whoever wins can go against me!

[therealmirakang]

Mira grins, always up for a challenge. A chance to get Zoey one on one is the perfect prize, she's definitely motivated now.

Sounds good to me. Come on Tiger, let's do this

[therealryurumi]

Rumi grabs a training staff, twirling it in her hand as she tosses Mira a staff.

You sure you're up for this?

[therealmirakang]

Mira snatches it out of the air without issue, taking a second to test and adjust her balance before falling into a fighting stance.

Yeah. I mean, it's not like the demons are going wait to strike again, we're lucky they've given us this much of a break after everything. I think you're just scared I'm going to beat you

[therealmirakang]

Its a long way down, but finally, they reach the gym. At a glance, it seems pretty standard. There's a wall lined with mirrors and a bar for choreography, a couple sets of weight training equipment, and other normal equipment one would expect from a place designed with idols in mind. But things get a little stranger as they head further back in. There's a punching bag with several spares lined up against the wall, dummy weapons of nearly every type, and equipment more in line for a gold medal olympiad than a pop star. And most striking of all, a large ring evidently made for sparring. Mira turns to Zoey.

Well, here we are. How do we want to do this? Rumi and I could spar first, and let you decide who you want to go up against after?

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey was a tad distracted at first, as she was looking at the equipment until Mira spoke up. While it would be hard to admit she wasn't intimidated, especially with the ring in the room looming over, she was curious how they fought. So, she was set in her choice.*

You guys can fight first...And...

*Well, considering Rumi and Mira were very likely to have the same strengths, she then said,*

Whoever wins can go against me!

[therealmirakang]

Mira grins, always up for a challenge. A chance to get Zoey one on one is the perfect prize, she's definitely motivated now.

Sounds good to me. Come on Tiger, let's do this

[therealmirakang]

Its a long way down, but finally, they reach the gym. At a glance, it seems pretty standard. There's a wall lined with mirrors and a bar for choreography, a couple sets of weight training equipment, and other normal equipment one would expect from a place designed with idols in mind. But things get a little stranger as they head further back in. There's a punching bag with several spares lined up against the wall, dummy weapons of nearly every type, and equipment more in line for a gold medal olympiad than a pop star. And most striking of all, a large ring evidently made for sparring. Mira turns to Zoey.

Well, here we are. How do we want to do this? Rumi and I could spar first, and let you decide who you want to go up against after?

[therealmirakang]

Once everyone's ready, they get set up in their studio. It's full of top of the line equipment, everything from assorted instruments to expensive microphones. It's been a minute since they've been in here, but there's a few old demos still loaded up on one of the computers.

Hmm, let's see what you've got. Oh, here, this one was giving us trouble a while ago. It's missing something, but we could never pinpoint exactly what. Anything here is fair game, go wild.

Mira selects an instrumental demo, and pulls up the early draft for the lyrics on another monitor. Something about it had stumped both her and Rumi, while they liked the concept they just couldn't get the lyrics to where they wanted them.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey squints, scanning the lyrics on the screen, and she's a bit confused at what Mira said about them. They were good, obviously more professional than anything from Zoey's countless notebooks. However, she still gave it a shot. What did she have to lose?Then, as the instrumental started, something in her head clicked.*

Oh! Okay, okay...

*There's a certain edge in her voice as she sang. Nothing that went against the song's tone, more like she was pushing it closer to another genre. As she kept reciting the lyrics, there's also a clear shift in confidence coming from her, still not quite like her videos, but still a far cry from how she was last night.*

[therealmirakang]

Mira raises an eyebrow, taking a moment to analyze where Zoey was taking it. The second she realizes Zoey's intention, it clicks for her too, and a second later she's pulling up the track on the mixing equipment to make minute adjustments, with assistance from Rumi. Zoey's singing is phenomenal, Mira's already visualizing the choreography she could incorporate. The beats are harder hitting, bold, but not without beauty too. She can see the Honmoon start to move with every note Zoey hits, and she smiles.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey starts to subconsciously nods her head to the beat, fully focused on the song. When the song was changing, she did her best to match it. Though with the change, that had to mean they liked it, right? She didn't dwell on it as she focused on the next set of lyrics. To her, music was one of the few things in the world that just made sense.*

[therealmirakang]

The lyrics run out before the track finishes, and quick thinking on Mira's part has her drawing the melody back while leaving the beat, attempting to set Zoey up for a freestyle.

[therealryurumi]

Rumi crosses her arms and leans against the wall, watching Zoey sing, clearly impressed by what she's seeing so far.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Just like that, the lyrics were gone. Still, Zoey could tell that the song was still going on. Think! What would...Oh! Wait, wait, she didn't have the time to pause!*

Yeah, yeah, okay, like I know I ramble-But when shootin' my words I go Rambo, took blood, sweat, and tears to look natural!

*Her rapping went a bit fast for her liking, and maybe she could've freestyled a lot better, but right now, what mattered was if it was okay, or even good enough for the song.*

[therealryurumi]

Rumi was extremely impressed. Most people would stumble over themselves in Zoey's situation, yet she adapted perfectly.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Soon the track slowly ended, leaving Zoey with adrenaline. While publicly rapping (or singing) wasn't alien to her in the slightest, doing so here held a completely different vibe. And now, with the silence creeping in, she faced the idols.*

...So, how was that?

[therealryurumi]

How was it? It's exactly what I think we've been missing this entire time.

[therealmirakang]

Mira rewards Zoey with a rare smile. Well, rare for everyone but Rumi.

You did fantastic. She's right, you balanced everything out. And that natural adaptability is exactly what you want in a profession like this

[huntrixfanzoey]

R-really-?

*Zoey didn't mean to stutter now, but hearing Rumi and Mira's praise just quieted her doubts. And seeing Mira's smile?! Zoey felt her heart race even more. Still...She had to be humble, right?*

I mean...Cool, cool. Thanks!

*...Well, she tried to be...Except she couldn't hide the blush that settled on her cheeks.*

[therealryurumi]

Rumis chuckles softly.

Zoey, you know you're allowed to be proud of your success. Honmoon knows Mira and I are. You should see Mira sometimes. You only need to worey about your image in public, but we aren't in public. We want to know the real you.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey softly hummed at what Rumi said. The...Real her, huh? Still, a part of her, that doubt gnawed at the back of her mind. And yet...She really wanted to try being herself, being too much or too little be damned!*

As long as you guys don't mind hearing a ton of marine life facts!

*She awkwardly chuckles before looking at the set of computers.*

...Got anymore demos you want me to freestyle with?

[therealmirakang]

Mira nods, still smiling.

A couple, yeah. Rumi and I might join you just to see how we fit in

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey gasps. Of course, she knew something like that would happen-But hearing it (possibly) happen now felt different.*

Really-?!

*For a moment, she was starting to reel it back again. Noticing that, she then said*

Totally fair if neither if you don't want to, but why not right now?

[therealmirakang]

Mira nods.

That works for me.

She loads up another demo, tapping along to the beat.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey quickly followed, once again nodding her head to the new beat. It sounded good so far. As the lyrics show, she starts to sing.*

[therealryurumi]

Rumi mainly lets Zoey sing, but hops in when it's her verse.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*As Zoey listened along, she immediately felt captivated. Much like how she treated the music, she was amplifying Rumi's voice as they sang.*

[therealmirakang]

Mira joins in as well, lower notes backing up the higher ones of the other two. When the three reach the chorus together, the Honmoon ripples and glows brighter than ever before. Judging by the way Zoey's eyes widen, she can see it now too.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Seeing the glowing blue ripples does surprise Zoey, just as much as when she realized how harmonious the three of them were being! And yet, she didn't stutter. The ripples vaguely reminded her of stanzas from music sheets-or maybe the strings of a guitar? A set of them were in front of her, and she was hesitating to reach out and pluck them...*

[therealmirakang]

Mira grins, motioning for Zoey to go on as they continue singing. She's had ages to get used to the Honmoon, and well, everything involved with this. But Zoey hasn't, and she can already tell that it's going to be fun watching her figure it out.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey couldn't help but slightly blush as she was seeing Mira encourage her. So, looking back at the strands, she guided her hand. She wasn’t exactly sure what she was expecting to feel from the Honmoon, but it felt...Nice. Kind of a mix between a gentle breeze and a river-At least it felt as cold as both of those. Yet as she was pulling her hand away, a light started to shine.*

*A blade-No, multiple started to form from the strands. With how uncannyily smooth they felt, Zoey flinched, dropping all but one of them. Even then, the final one was awkwardly held by the golden tassel. The others, as they fell, made a light clattering before they blipped back into the cerulean strands. Due to the shock, Zoey had stopped singing, losing the flow of the music. Looking back at Rumi and Mira, she was quick to apologize.*

Shit, sorry-

*She wasn’t exactly sure what she was apologizing for, messing up summoning the weapon (which sure she wasn’t expecting, but it still felt super embarrassing) or disrupting the harmony (because she at least knew music). But either way, she then said,*

Guess I still have a lot to learn, huh?

[therealryurumi]

Rumi laughs softly.

It's fine. It's jarring ,summoning your weapon the first time. When I did it, I summoned it blade first and nearly sliced my hand open before I got stopped from grabbing it. Mira didn't realize how long hers was going to be and pulled it out so fast she hit jerself in the face and gave herself a black eye.

[therealmirakang]

Mira's smile drops as quickly as it appeared, and she punches Rumi's shoulder.

Rumi I swear to god- you could at least try to let me keep my reputation

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey snickers. It's sudden, and like the summoning, she didn't mean to.*

You make it sound like I'm still just a fan.

*She somewhat corrects her grip on the singular blade. It's still very awkward-looking since her hand isn't completely wrapped around it, and it was still held on the flat side.*

Besides, I like this-I mean, seeing you guys like this! And if that means my entire view of either of you are shattered...Then I wouldn't mind a bit.

[therealmirakang]

Good, because I don't think she's going to let me go unexposed.

Mira shoots a look at Rumi, chuckles softly. Her gaze is drawn to the newly formed weapon, and she takes a moment to consider it. A knife... shin-kai, if memory serves. Ranged weapons, perfect to balance out her and Rumi's more close range combat. And it hopefully means she'd be a little further out of the range of combat and at less risk of injury. She raises a hand to correct Zoey's grip on the blade, but pauses before she touches her.

May I?

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey's quick to notice Mira’s intent. It's a small gesture, but she still appreciates it.*

Yeah, please.

[therealmirakang]

Gently, Mira cups her hand over Zoey's own and readjusts her grip on the blade. The action brings the two closer together, and Mira's quiet intensity doesn't falter at the change in proximity. Celine had them both trained in the basics for most weapons before they summoned their own, to help them figure out what felt most natural.

There, like that. These can be held like this or thrown, they're versatile. Lightweight, flexible, perfect for someone like you.

[huntrixfanzoey]

...Thanks Mira.

*Zoey smiled, however internally she felt her heart beat a hundred miles a minute as Mira was very close to her now. What was really getting to her however was the adjustment Mira helped her with, and now her thumb rested against the blade proper. And with the mention of potientally throwing these, she tucks that into the back of her mind...For now though, Zoey focused on her grip, then Mira’s hands as she let go, and trying her best to steady her hand without accidently pressing her fingers too harshly against the edge of the blade.*

[therealmirakang]

Mira nods, drawing back again. She's well aware of how her presence is affecting Zoey, and as amusing as it is, she won't make an effort to fluster her too badly. For now.

Well, I'm more than satisfied with that as far as singing goes. Do you want to head down to the studio and see how the more physical side of things play out?

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey quietly sighs, both in relief that her heart didn't explode, but it also in slight disappointment as Mira drew away.*

Y-yeah! I'm actually really looking forward it now.

*Then, she glanced at her weapon and remembered what Rumi said this morning. They weren't going to use their usual ones. She purposely dropped her blade, which like the others had faded back onto the Honmoon's threads.*

Okay, now I'm ready!

[therealmirakang]

Mira stands and stretches, offering a hand to Zoey as she glances back at Rumi with an all too confident look.

Sick. Ready for round two, princess?

[therealryurumi]

Rumi scoffs competitively.

Oh, you're going down, doctor.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Princess? Doctor? Okay, Zoey mostly understood where the former nickname came from-But the latter...Maybe she could ask Mira about that later. That wasn't even tackling the way they called each other that. Once again, a peculiar question had gotten into her head, but it was still definitely not the time!*

[therealmirakang]

Mira rolls her eyes, but she's still smiling. Rumi might be the only person walking this earth that could get away with calling her that. Once everyone's ready, she leads the way to their gym.

[therealmirakang]

Once everyone's ready, they get set up in their studio. It's full of top of the line equipment, everything from assorted instruments to expensive microphones. It's been a minute since they've been in here, but there's a few old demos still loaded up on one of the computers.

Hmm, let's see what you've got. Oh, here, this one was giving us trouble a while ago. It's missing something, but we could never pinpoint exactly what. Anything here is fair game, go wild.

Mira selects an instrumental demo, and pulls up the early draft for the lyrics on another monitor. Something about it had stumped both her and Rumi, while they liked the concept they just couldn't get the lyrics to where they wanted them.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey squints, scanning the lyrics on the screen, and she's a bit confused at what Mira said about them. They were good, obviously more professional than anything from Zoey's countless notebooks. However, she still gave it a shot. What did she have to lose?Then, as the instrumental started, something in her head clicked.*

Oh! Okay, okay...

*There's a certain edge in her voice as she sang. Nothing that went against the song's tone, more like she was pushing it closer to another genre. As she kept reciting the lyrics, there's also a clear shift in confidence coming from her, still not quite like her videos, but still a far cry from how she was last night.*

[therealmirakang]

Mira raises an eyebrow, taking a moment to analyze where Zoey was taking it. The second she realizes Zoey's intention, it clicks for her too, and a second later she's pulling up the track on the mixing equipment to make minute adjustments, with assistance from Rumi. Zoey's singing is phenomenal, Mira's already visualizing the choreography she could incorporate. The beats are harder hitting, bold, but not without beauty too. She can see the Honmoon start to move with every note Zoey hits, and she smiles.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey starts to subconsciously nods her head to the beat, fully focused on the song. When the song was changing, she did her best to match it. Though with the change, that had to mean they liked it, right? She didn't dwell on it as she focused on the next set of lyrics. To her, music was one of the few things in the world that just made sense.*

[therealmirakang]

The lyrics run out before the track finishes, and quick thinking on Mira's part has her drawing the melody back while leaving the beat, attempting to set Zoey up for a freestyle.

[therealryurumi]

Rumi crosses her arms and leans against the wall, watching Zoey sing, clearly impressed by what she's seeing so far.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Just like that, the lyrics were gone. Still, Zoey could tell that the song was still going on. Think! What would...Oh! Wait, wait, she didn't have the time to pause!*

Yeah, yeah, okay, like I know I ramble-But when shootin' my words I go Rambo, took blood, sweat, and tears to look natural!

*Her rapping went a bit fast for her liking, and maybe she could've freestyled a lot better, but right now, what mattered was if it was okay, or even good enough for the song.*

[therealryurumi]

Rumi was extremely impressed. Most people would stumble over themselves in Zoey's situation, yet she adapted perfectly.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Soon the track slowly ended, leaving Zoey with adrenaline. While publicly rapping (or singing) wasn't alien to her in the slightest, doing so here held a completely different vibe. And now, with the silence creeping in, she faced the idols.*

...So, how was that?

[therealryurumi]

How was it? It's exactly what I think we've been missing this entire time.

[therealmirakang]

Mira rewards Zoey with a rare smile. Well, rare for everyone but Rumi.

You did fantastic. She's right, you balanced everything out. And that natural adaptability is exactly what you want in a profession like this

[huntrixfanzoey]

R-really-?

*Zoey didn't mean to stutter now, but hearing Rumi and Mira's praise just quieted her doubts. And seeing Mira's smile?! Zoey felt her heart race even more. Still...She had to be humble, right?*

I mean...Cool, cool. Thanks!

*...Well, she tried to be...Except she couldn't hide the blush that settled on her cheeks.*

[therealryurumi]

Rumis chuckles softly.

Zoey, you know you're allowed to be proud of your success. Honmoon knows Mira and I are. You should see Mira sometimes. You only need to worey about your image in public, but we aren't in public. We want to know the real you.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey softly hummed at what Rumi said. The...Real her, huh? Still, a part of her, that doubt gnawed at the back of her mind. And yet...She really wanted to try being herself, being too much or too little be damned!*

As long as you guys don't mind hearing a ton of marine life facts!

*She awkwardly chuckles before looking at the set of computers.*

...Got anymore demos you want me to freestyle with?

[therealmirakang]

Mira nods, still smiling.

A couple, yeah. Rumi and I might join you just to see how we fit in

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey gasps. Of course, she knew something like that would happen-But hearing it (possibly) happen now felt different.*

Really-?!

*For a moment, she was starting to reel it back again. Noticing that, she then said*

Totally fair if neither if you don't want to, but why not right now?

[therealmirakang]

Mira nods.

That works for me.

She loads up another demo, tapping along to the beat.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey quickly followed, once again nodding her head to the new beat. It sounded good so far. As the lyrics show, she starts to sing.*

[therealryurumi]

Rumi mainly lets Zoey sing, but hops in when it's her verse.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*As Zoey listened along, she immediately felt captivated. Much like how she treated the music, she was amplifying Rumi's voice as they sang.*

[therealmirakang]

Mira joins in as well, lower notes backing up the higher ones of the other two. When the three reach the chorus together, the Honmoon ripples and glows brighter than ever before. Judging by the way Zoey's eyes widen, she can see it now too.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Seeing the glowing blue ripples does surprise Zoey, just as much as when she realized how harmonious the three of them were being! And yet, she didn't stutter. The ripples vaguely reminded her of stanzas from music sheets-or maybe the strings of a guitar? A set of them were in front of her, and she was hesitating to reach out and pluck them...*

[therealmirakang]

Mira grins, motioning for Zoey to go on as they continue singing. She's had ages to get used to the Honmoon, and well, everything involved with this. But Zoey hasn't, and she can already tell that it's going to be fun watching her figure it out.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey couldn't help but slightly blush as she was seeing Mira encourage her. So, looking back at the strands, she guided her hand. She wasn’t exactly sure what she was expecting to feel from the Honmoon, but it felt...Nice. Kind of a mix between a gentle breeze and a river-At least it felt as cold as both of those. Yet as she was pulling her hand away, a light started to shine.*

*A blade-No, multiple started to form from the strands. With how uncannyily smooth they felt, Zoey flinched, dropping all but one of them. Even then, the final one was awkwardly held by the golden tassel. The others, as they fell, made a light clattering before they blipped back into the cerulean strands. Due to the shock, Zoey had stopped singing, losing the flow of the music. Looking back at Rumi and Mira, she was quick to apologize.*

Shit, sorry-

*She wasn’t exactly sure what she was apologizing for, messing up summoning the weapon (which sure she wasn’t expecting, but it still felt super embarrassing) or disrupting the harmony (because she at least knew music). But either way, she then said,*

Guess I still have a lot to learn, huh?

[therealryurumi]

Rumi laughs softly.

It's fine. It's jarring ,summoning your weapon the first time. When I did it, I summoned it blade first and nearly sliced my hand open before I got stopped from grabbing it. Mira didn't realize how long hers was going to be and pulled it out so fast she hit jerself in the face and gave herself a black eye.

[therealmirakang]

Mira's smile drops as quickly as it appeared, and she punches Rumi's shoulder.

Rumi I swear to god- you could at least try to let me keep my reputation

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey snickers. It's sudden, and like the summoning, she didn't mean to.*

You make it sound like I'm still just a fan.

*She somewhat corrects her grip on the singular blade. It's still very awkward-looking since her hand isn't completely wrapped around it, and it was still held on the flat side.*

Besides, I like this-I mean, seeing you guys like this! And if that means my entire view of either of you are shattered...Then I wouldn't mind a bit.

[therealmirakang]

Good, because I don't think she's going to let me go unexposed.

Mira shoots a look at Rumi, chuckles softly. Her gaze is drawn to the newly formed weapon, and she takes a moment to consider it. A knife... shin-kai, if memory serves. Ranged weapons, perfect to balance out her and Rumi's more close range combat. And it hopefully means she'd be a little further out of the range of combat and at less risk of injury. She raises a hand to correct Zoey's grip on the blade, but pauses before she touches her.

May I?

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey's quick to notice Mira’s intent. It's a small gesture, but she still appreciates it.*

Yeah, please.

[therealmirakang]

Gently, Mira cups her hand over Zoey's own and readjusts her grip on the blade. The action brings the two closer together, and Mira's quiet intensity doesn't falter at the change in proximity. Celine had them both trained in the basics for most weapons before they summoned their own, to help them figure out what felt most natural.

There, like that. These can be held like this or thrown, they're versatile. Lightweight, flexible, perfect for someone like you.

[huntrixfanzoey]

...Thanks Mira.

*Zoey smiled, however internally she felt her heart beat a hundred miles a minute as Mira was very close to her now. What was really getting to her however was the adjustment Mira helped her with, and now her thumb rested against the blade proper. And with the mention of potientally throwing these, she tucks that into the back of her mind...For now though, Zoey focused on her grip, then Mira’s hands as she let go, and trying her best to steady her hand without accidently pressing her fingers too harshly against the edge of the blade.*

[therealmirakang]

Mira nods, drawing back again. She's well aware of how her presence is affecting Zoey, and as amusing as it is, she won't make an effort to fluster her too badly. For now.

Well, I'm more than satisfied with that as far as singing goes. Do you want to head down to the studio and see how the more physical side of things play out?

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey quietly sighs, both in relief that her heart didn't explode, but it also in slight disappointment as Mira drew away.*

Y-yeah! I'm actually really looking forward it now.

*Then, she glanced at her weapon and remembered what Rumi said this morning. They weren't going to use their usual ones. She purposely dropped her blade, which like the others had faded back onto the Honmoon's threads.*

Okay, now I'm ready!

[therealmirakang]

Mira stands and stretches, offering a hand to Zoey as she glances back at Rumi with an all too confident look.

Sick. Ready for round two, princess?

[therealmirakang]

Once everyone's ready, they get set up in their studio. It's full of top of the line equipment, everything from assorted instruments to expensive microphones. It's been a minute since they've been in here, but there's a few old demos still loaded up on one of the computers.

Hmm, let's see what you've got. Oh, here, this one was giving us trouble a while ago. It's missing something, but we could never pinpoint exactly what. Anything here is fair game, go wild.

Mira selects an instrumental demo, and pulls up the early draft for the lyrics on another monitor. Something about it had stumped both her and Rumi, while they liked the concept they just couldn't get the lyrics to where they wanted them.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey squints, scanning the lyrics on the screen, and she's a bit confused at what Mira said about them. They were good, obviously more professional than anything from Zoey's countless notebooks. However, she still gave it a shot. What did she have to lose?Then, as the instrumental started, something in her head clicked.*

Oh! Okay, okay...

*There's a certain edge in her voice as she sang. Nothing that went against the song's tone, more like she was pushing it closer to another genre. As she kept reciting the lyrics, there's also a clear shift in confidence coming from her, still not quite like her videos, but still a far cry from how she was last night.*

[therealmirakang]

Mira raises an eyebrow, taking a moment to analyze where Zoey was taking it. The second she realizes Zoey's intention, it clicks for her too, and a second later she's pulling up the track on the mixing equipment to make minute adjustments, with assistance from Rumi. Zoey's singing is phenomenal, Mira's already visualizing the choreography she could incorporate. The beats are harder hitting, bold, but not without beauty too. She can see the Honmoon start to move with every note Zoey hits, and she smiles.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey starts to subconsciously nods her head to the beat, fully focused on the song. When the song was changing, she did her best to match it. Though with the change, that had to mean they liked it, right? She didn't dwell on it as she focused on the next set of lyrics. To her, music was one of the few things in the world that just made sense.*

[therealmirakang]

The lyrics run out before the track finishes, and quick thinking on Mira's part has her drawing the melody back while leaving the beat, attempting to set Zoey up for a freestyle.

[therealryurumi]

Rumi crosses her arms and leans against the wall, watching Zoey sing, clearly impressed by what she's seeing so far.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Just like that, the lyrics were gone. Still, Zoey could tell that the song was still going on. Think! What would...Oh! Wait, wait, she didn't have the time to pause!*

Yeah, yeah, okay, like I know I ramble-But when shootin' my words I go Rambo, took blood, sweat, and tears to look natural!

*Her rapping went a bit fast for her liking, and maybe she could've freestyled a lot better, but right now, what mattered was if it was okay, or even good enough for the song.*

[therealryurumi]

Rumi was extremely impressed. Most people would stumble over themselves in Zoey's situation, yet she adapted perfectly.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Soon the track slowly ended, leaving Zoey with adrenaline. While publicly rapping (or singing) wasn't alien to her in the slightest, doing so here held a completely different vibe. And now, with the silence creeping in, she faced the idols.*

...So, how was that?

[therealryurumi]

How was it? It's exactly what I think we've been missing this entire time.

[therealmirakang]

Mira rewards Zoey with a rare smile. Well, rare for everyone but Rumi.

You did fantastic. She's right, you balanced everything out. And that natural adaptability is exactly what you want in a profession like this

[huntrixfanzoey]

R-really-?

*Zoey didn't mean to stutter now, but hearing Rumi and Mira's praise just quieted her doubts. And seeing Mira's smile?! Zoey felt her heart race even more. Still...She had to be humble, right?*

I mean...Cool, cool. Thanks!

*...Well, she tried to be...Except she couldn't hide the blush that settled on her cheeks.*

[therealryurumi]

Rumis chuckles softly.

Zoey, you know you're allowed to be proud of your success. Honmoon knows Mira and I are. You should see Mira sometimes. You only need to worey about your image in public, but we aren't in public. We want to know the real you.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey softly hummed at what Rumi said. The...Real her, huh? Still, a part of her, that doubt gnawed at the back of her mind. And yet...She really wanted to try being herself, being too much or too little be damned!*

As long as you guys don't mind hearing a ton of marine life facts!

*She awkwardly chuckles before looking at the set of computers.*

...Got anymore demos you want me to freestyle with?

[therealmirakang]

Mira nods, still smiling.

A couple, yeah. Rumi and I might join you just to see how we fit in

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey gasps. Of course, she knew something like that would happen-But hearing it (possibly) happen now felt different.*

Really-?!

*For a moment, she was starting to reel it back again. Noticing that, she then said*

Totally fair if neither if you don't want to, but why not right now?

[therealmirakang]

Mira nods.

That works for me.

She loads up another demo, tapping along to the beat.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey quickly followed, once again nodding her head to the new beat. It sounded good so far. As the lyrics show, she starts to sing.*

[therealryurumi]

Rumi mainly lets Zoey sing, but hops in when it's her verse.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*As Zoey listened along, she immediately felt captivated. Much like how she treated the music, she was amplifying Rumi's voice as they sang.*

[therealmirakang]

Mira joins in as well, lower notes backing up the higher ones of the other two. When the three reach the chorus together, the Honmoon ripples and glows brighter than ever before. Judging by the way Zoey's eyes widen, she can see it now too.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Seeing the glowing blue ripples does surprise Zoey, just as much as when she realized how harmonious the three of them were being! And yet, she didn't stutter. The ripples vaguely reminded her of stanzas from music sheets-or maybe the strings of a guitar? A set of them were in front of her, and she was hesitating to reach out and pluck them...*

[therealmirakang]

Mira grins, motioning for Zoey to go on as they continue singing. She's had ages to get used to the Honmoon, and well, everything involved with this. But Zoey hasn't, and she can already tell that it's going to be fun watching her figure it out.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey couldn't help but slightly blush as she was seeing Mira encourage her. So, looking back at the strands, she guided her hand. She wasn’t exactly sure what she was expecting to feel from the Honmoon, but it felt...Nice. Kind of a mix between a gentle breeze and a river-At least it felt as cold as both of those. Yet as she was pulling her hand away, a light started to shine.*

*A blade-No, multiple started to form from the strands. With how uncannyily smooth they felt, Zoey flinched, dropping all but one of them. Even then, the final one was awkwardly held by the golden tassel. The others, as they fell, made a light clattering before they blipped back into the cerulean strands. Due to the shock, Zoey had stopped singing, losing the flow of the music. Looking back at Rumi and Mira, she was quick to apologize.*

Shit, sorry-

*She wasn’t exactly sure what she was apologizing for, messing up summoning the weapon (which sure she wasn’t expecting, but it still felt super embarrassing) or disrupting the harmony (because she at least knew music). But either way, she then said,*

Guess I still have a lot to learn, huh?

[therealryurumi]

Rumi laughs softly.

It's fine. It's jarring ,summoning your weapon the first time. When I did it, I summoned it blade first and nearly sliced my hand open before I got stopped from grabbing it. Mira didn't realize how long hers was going to be and pulled it out so fast she hit jerself in the face and gave herself a black eye.

[therealmirakang]

Mira's smile drops as quickly as it appeared, and she punches Rumi's shoulder.

Rumi I swear to god- you could at least try to let me keep my reputation

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey snickers. It's sudden, and like the summoning, she didn't mean to.*

You make it sound like I'm still just a fan.

*She somewhat corrects her grip on the singular blade. It's still very awkward-looking since her hand isn't completely wrapped around it, and it was still held on the flat side.*

Besides, I like this-I mean, seeing you guys like this! And if that means my entire view of either of you are shattered...Then I wouldn't mind a bit.

[therealmirakang]

Good, because I don't think she's going to let me go unexposed.

Mira shoots a look at Rumi, chuckles softly. Her gaze is drawn to the newly formed weapon, and she takes a moment to consider it. A knife... shin-kai, if memory serves. Ranged weapons, perfect to balance out her and Rumi's more close range combat. And it hopefully means she'd be a little further out of the range of combat and at less risk of injury. She raises a hand to correct Zoey's grip on the blade, but pauses before she touches her.

May I?

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey's quick to notice Mira’s intent. It's a small gesture, but she still appreciates it.*

Yeah, please.

[therealmirakang]

Gently, Mira cups her hand over Zoey's own and readjusts her grip on the blade. The action brings the two closer together, and Mira's quiet intensity doesn't falter at the change in proximity. Celine had them both trained in the basics for most weapons before they summoned their own, to help them figure out what felt most natural.

There, like that. These can be held like this or thrown, they're versatile. Lightweight, flexible, perfect for someone like you.

[huntrixfanzoey]

...Thanks Mira.

*Zoey smiled, however internally she felt her heart beat a hundred miles a minute as Mira was very close to her now. What was really getting to her however was the adjustment Mira helped her with, and now her thumb rested against the blade proper. And with the mention of potientally throwing these, she tucks that into the back of her mind...For now though, Zoey focused on her grip, then Mira’s hands as she let go, and trying her best to steady her hand without accidently pressing her fingers too harshly against the edge of the blade.*

[therealmirakang]

Mira nods, drawing back again. She's well aware of how her presence is affecting Zoey, and as amusing as it is, she won't make an effort to fluster her too badly. For now.

Well, I'm more than satisfied with that as far as singing goes. Do you want to head down to the studio and see how the more physical side of things play out?

[therealmirakang]

Once everyone's ready, they get set up in their studio. It's full of top of the line equipment, everything from assorted instruments to expensive microphones. It's been a minute since they've been in here, but there's a few old demos still loaded up on one of the computers.

Hmm, let's see what you've got. Oh, here, this one was giving us trouble a while ago. It's missing something, but we could never pinpoint exactly what. Anything here is fair game, go wild.

Mira selects an instrumental demo, and pulls up the early draft for the lyrics on another monitor. Something about it had stumped both her and Rumi, while they liked the concept they just couldn't get the lyrics to where they wanted them.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey squints, scanning the lyrics on the screen, and she's a bit confused at what Mira said about them. They were good, obviously more professional than anything from Zoey's countless notebooks. However, she still gave it a shot. What did she have to lose?Then, as the instrumental started, something in her head clicked.*

Oh! Okay, okay...

*There's a certain edge in her voice as she sang. Nothing that went against the song's tone, more like she was pushing it closer to another genre. As she kept reciting the lyrics, there's also a clear shift in confidence coming from her, still not quite like her videos, but still a far cry from how she was last night.*

[therealmirakang]

Mira raises an eyebrow, taking a moment to analyze where Zoey was taking it. The second she realizes Zoey's intention, it clicks for her too, and a second later she's pulling up the track on the mixing equipment to make minute adjustments, with assistance from Rumi. Zoey's singing is phenomenal, Mira's already visualizing the choreography she could incorporate. The beats are harder hitting, bold, but not without beauty too. She can see the Honmoon start to move with every note Zoey hits, and she smiles.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey starts to subconsciously nods her head to the beat, fully focused on the song. When the song was changing, she did her best to match it. Though with the change, that had to mean they liked it, right? She didn't dwell on it as she focused on the next set of lyrics. To her, music was one of the few things in the world that just made sense.*

[therealmirakang]

The lyrics run out before the track finishes, and quick thinking on Mira's part has her drawing the melody back while leaving the beat, attempting to set Zoey up for a freestyle.

[therealryurumi]

Rumi crosses her arms and leans against the wall, watching Zoey sing, clearly impressed by what she's seeing so far.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Just like that, the lyrics were gone. Still, Zoey could tell that the song was still going on. Think! What would...Oh! Wait, wait, she didn't have the time to pause!*

Yeah, yeah, okay, like I know I ramble-But when shootin' my words I go Rambo, took blood, sweat, and tears to look natural!

*Her rapping went a bit fast for her liking, and maybe she could've freestyled a lot better, but right now, what mattered was if it was okay, or even good enough for the song.*

[therealryurumi]

Rumi was extremely impressed. Most people would stumble over themselves in Zoey's situation, yet she adapted perfectly.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Soon the track slowly ended, leaving Zoey with adrenaline. While publicly rapping (or singing) wasn't alien to her in the slightest, doing so here held a completely different vibe. And now, with the silence creeping in, she faced the idols.*

...So, how was that?

[therealryurumi]

How was it? It's exactly what I think we've been missing this entire time.

[therealmirakang]

Mira rewards Zoey with a rare smile. Well, rare for everyone but Rumi.

You did fantastic. She's right, you balanced everything out. And that natural adaptability is exactly what you want in a profession like this

[huntrixfanzoey]

R-really-?

*Zoey didn't mean to stutter now, but hearing Rumi and Mira's praise just quieted her doubts. And seeing Mira's smile?! Zoey felt her heart race even more. Still...She had to be humble, right?*

I mean...Cool, cool. Thanks!

*...Well, she tried to be...Except she couldn't hide the blush that settled on her cheeks.*

[therealryurumi]

Rumis chuckles softly.

Zoey, you know you're allowed to be proud of your success. Honmoon knows Mira and I are. You should see Mira sometimes. You only need to worey about your image in public, but we aren't in public. We want to know the real you.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey softly hummed at what Rumi said. The...Real her, huh? Still, a part of her, that doubt gnawed at the back of her mind. And yet...She really wanted to try being herself, being too much or too little be damned!*

As long as you guys don't mind hearing a ton of marine life facts!

*She awkwardly chuckles before looking at the set of computers.*

...Got anymore demos you want me to freestyle with?

[therealmirakang]

Mira nods, still smiling.

A couple, yeah. Rumi and I might join you just to see how we fit in

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey gasps. Of course, she knew something like that would happen-But hearing it (possibly) happen now felt different.*

Really-?!

*For a moment, she was starting to reel it back again. Noticing that, she then said*

Totally fair if neither if you don't want to, but why not right now?

[therealmirakang]

Mira nods.

That works for me.

She loads up another demo, tapping along to the beat.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey quickly followed, once again nodding her head to the new beat. It sounded good so far. As the lyrics show, she starts to sing.*

[therealryurumi]

Rumi mainly lets Zoey sing, but hops in when it's her verse.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*As Zoey listened along, she immediately felt captivated. Much like how she treated the music, she was amplifying Rumi's voice as they sang.*

[therealmirakang]

Mira joins in as well, lower notes backing up the higher ones of the other two. When the three reach the chorus together, the Honmoon ripples and glows brighter than ever before. Judging by the way Zoey's eyes widen, she can see it now too.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Seeing the glowing blue ripples does surprise Zoey, just as much as when she realized how harmonious the three of them were being! And yet, she didn't stutter. The ripples vaguely reminded her of stanzas from music sheets-or maybe the strings of a guitar? A set of them were in front of her, and she was hesitating to reach out and pluck them...*

[therealmirakang]

Mira grins, motioning for Zoey to go on as they continue singing. She's had ages to get used to the Honmoon, and well, everything involved with this. But Zoey hasn't, and she can already tell that it's going to be fun watching her figure it out.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey couldn't help but slightly blush as she was seeing Mira encourage her. So, looking back at the strands, she guided her hand. She wasn’t exactly sure what she was expecting to feel from the Honmoon, but it felt...Nice. Kind of a mix between a gentle breeze and a river-At least it felt as cold as both of those. Yet as she was pulling her hand away, a light started to shine.*

*A blade-No, multiple started to form from the strands. With how uncannyily smooth they felt, Zoey flinched, dropping all but one of them. Even then, the final one was awkwardly held by the golden tassel. The others, as they fell, made a light clattering before they blipped back into the cerulean strands. Due to the shock, Zoey had stopped singing, losing the flow of the music. Looking back at Rumi and Mira, she was quick to apologize.*

Shit, sorry-

*She wasn’t exactly sure what she was apologizing for, messing up summoning the weapon (which sure she wasn’t expecting, but it still felt super embarrassing) or disrupting the harmony (because she at least knew music). But either way, she then said,*

Guess I still have a lot to learn, huh?

[therealryurumi]

Rumi laughs softly.

It's fine. It's jarring ,summoning your weapon the first time. When I did it, I summoned it blade first and nearly sliced my hand open before I got stopped from grabbing it. Mira didn't realize how long hers was going to be and pulled it out so fast she hit jerself in the face and gave herself a black eye.

[therealmirakang]

Mira's smile drops as quickly as it appeared, and she punches Rumi's shoulder.

Rumi I swear to god- you could at least try to let me keep my reputation

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey snickers. It's sudden, and like the summoning, she didn't mean to.*

You make it sound like I'm still just a fan.

*She somewhat corrects her grip on the singular blade. It's still very awkward-looking since her hand isn't completely wrapped around it, and it was still held on the flat side.*

Besides, I like this-I mean, seeing you guys like this! And if that means my entire view of either of you are shattered...Then I wouldn't mind a bit.

[therealmirakang]

Good, because I don't think she's going to let me go unexposed.

Mira shoots a look at Rumi, chuckles softly. Her gaze is drawn to the newly formed weapon, and she takes a moment to consider it. A knife... shin-kai, if memory serves. Ranged weapons, perfect to balance out her and Rumi's more close range combat. And it hopefully means she'd be a little further out of the range of combat and at less risk of injury. She raises a hand to correct Zoey's grip on the blade, but pauses before she touches her.

May I?

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey's quick to notice Mira’s intent. It's a small gesture, but she still appreciates it.*

Yeah, please.

[therealmirakang]

Gently, Mira cups her hand over Zoey's own and readjusts her grip on the blade. The action brings the two closer together, and Mira's quiet intensity doesn't falter at the change in proximity. Celine had them both trained in the basics for most weapons before they summoned their own, to help them figure out what felt most natural.

There, like that. These can be held like this or thrown, they're versatile. Lightweight, flexible, perfect for someone like you.

[therealmirakang]

Once everyone's ready, they get set up in their studio. It's full of top of the line equipment, everything from assorted instruments to expensive microphones. It's been a minute since they've been in here, but there's a few old demos still loaded up on one of the computers.

Hmm, let's see what you've got. Oh, here, this one was giving us trouble a while ago. It's missing something, but we could never pinpoint exactly what. Anything here is fair game, go wild.

Mira selects an instrumental demo, and pulls up the early draft for the lyrics on another monitor. Something about it had stumped both her and Rumi, while they liked the concept they just couldn't get the lyrics to where they wanted them.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey squints, scanning the lyrics on the screen, and she's a bit confused at what Mira said about them. They were good, obviously more professional than anything from Zoey's countless notebooks. However, she still gave it a shot. What did she have to lose?Then, as the instrumental started, something in her head clicked.*

Oh! Okay, okay...

*There's a certain edge in her voice as she sang. Nothing that went against the song's tone, more like she was pushing it closer to another genre. As she kept reciting the lyrics, there's also a clear shift in confidence coming from her, still not quite like her videos, but still a far cry from how she was last night.*

[therealmirakang]

Mira raises an eyebrow, taking a moment to analyze where Zoey was taking it. The second she realizes Zoey's intention, it clicks for her too, and a second later she's pulling up the track on the mixing equipment to make minute adjustments, with assistance from Rumi. Zoey's singing is phenomenal, Mira's already visualizing the choreography she could incorporate. The beats are harder hitting, bold, but not without beauty too. She can see the Honmoon start to move with every note Zoey hits, and she smiles.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey starts to subconsciously nods her head to the beat, fully focused on the song. When the song was changing, she did her best to match it. Though with the change, that had to mean they liked it, right? She didn't dwell on it as she focused on the next set of lyrics. To her, music was one of the few things in the world that just made sense.*

[therealmirakang]

The lyrics run out before the track finishes, and quick thinking on Mira's part has her drawing the melody back while leaving the beat, attempting to set Zoey up for a freestyle.

[therealryurumi]

Rumi crosses her arms and leans against the wall, watching Zoey sing, clearly impressed by what she's seeing so far.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Just like that, the lyrics were gone. Still, Zoey could tell that the song was still going on. Think! What would...Oh! Wait, wait, she didn't have the time to pause!*

Yeah, yeah, okay, like I know I ramble-But when shootin' my words I go Rambo, took blood, sweat, and tears to look natural!

*Her rapping went a bit fast for her liking, and maybe she could've freestyled a lot better, but right now, what mattered was if it was okay, or even good enough for the song.*

[therealryurumi]

Rumi was extremely impressed. Most people would stumble over themselves in Zoey's situation, yet she adapted perfectly.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Soon the track slowly ended, leaving Zoey with adrenaline. While publicly rapping (or singing) wasn't alien to her in the slightest, doing so here held a completely different vibe. And now, with the silence creeping in, she faced the idols.*

...So, how was that?

[therealryurumi]

How was it? It's exactly what I think we've been missing this entire time.

[therealmirakang]

Mira rewards Zoey with a rare smile. Well, rare for everyone but Rumi.

You did fantastic. She's right, you balanced everything out. And that natural adaptability is exactly what you want in a profession like this

[huntrixfanzoey]

R-really-?

*Zoey didn't mean to stutter now, but hearing Rumi and Mira's praise just quieted her doubts. And seeing Mira's smile?! Zoey felt her heart race even more. Still...She had to be humble, right?*

I mean...Cool, cool. Thanks!

*...Well, she tried to be...Except she couldn't hide the blush that settled on her cheeks.*

[therealryurumi]

Rumis chuckles softly.

Zoey, you know you're allowed to be proud of your success. Honmoon knows Mira and I are. You should see Mira sometimes. You only need to worey about your image in public, but we aren't in public. We want to know the real you.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey softly hummed at what Rumi said. The...Real her, huh? Still, a part of her, that doubt gnawed at the back of her mind. And yet...She really wanted to try being herself, being too much or too little be damned!*

As long as you guys don't mind hearing a ton of marine life facts!

*She awkwardly chuckles before looking at the set of computers.*

...Got anymore demos you want me to freestyle with?

[therealmirakang]

Mira nods, still smiling.

A couple, yeah. Rumi and I might join you just to see how we fit in

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey gasps. Of course, she knew something like that would happen-But hearing it (possibly) happen now felt different.*

Really-?!

*For a moment, she was starting to reel it back again. Noticing that, she then said*

Totally fair if neither if you don't want to, but why not right now?

[therealmirakang]

Mira nods.

That works for me.

She loads up another demo, tapping along to the beat.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey quickly followed, once again nodding her head to the new beat. It sounded good so far. As the lyrics show, she starts to sing.*

[therealryurumi]

Rumi mainly lets Zoey sing, but hops in when it's her verse.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*As Zoey listened along, she immediately felt captivated. Much like how she treated the music, she was amplifying Rumi's voice as they sang.*

[therealmirakang]

Mira joins in as well, lower notes backing up the higher ones of the other two. When the three reach the chorus together, the Honmoon ripples and glows brighter than ever before. Judging by the way Zoey's eyes widen, she can see it now too.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Seeing the glowing blue ripples does surprise Zoey, just as much as when she realized how harmonious the three of them were being! And yet, she didn't stutter. The ripples vaguely reminded her of stanzas from music sheets-or maybe the strings of a guitar? A set of them were in front of her, and she was hesitating to reach out and pluck them...*

[therealmirakang]

Mira grins, motioning for Zoey to go on as they continue singing. She's had ages to get used to the Honmoon, and well, everything involved with this. But Zoey hasn't, and she can already tell that it's going to be fun watching her figure it out.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey couldn't help but slightly blush as she was seeing Mira encourage her. So, looking back at the strands, she guided her hand. She wasn’t exactly sure what she was expecting to feel from the Honmoon, but it felt...Nice. Kind of a mix between a gentle breeze and a river-At least it felt as cold as both of those. Yet as she was pulling her hand away, a light started to shine.*

*A blade-No, multiple started to form from the strands. With how uncannyily smooth they felt, Zoey flinched, dropping all but one of them. Even then, the final one was awkwardly held by the golden tassel. The others, as they fell, made a light clattering before they blipped back into the cerulean strands. Due to the shock, Zoey had stopped singing, losing the flow of the music. Looking back at Rumi and Mira, she was quick to apologize.*

Shit, sorry-

*She wasn’t exactly sure what she was apologizing for, messing up summoning the weapon (which sure she wasn’t expecting, but it still felt super embarrassing) or disrupting the harmony (because she at least knew music). But either way, she then said,*

Guess I still have a lot to learn, huh?

[therealryurumi]

Rumi laughs softly.

It's fine. It's jarring ,summoning your weapon the first time. When I did it, I summoned it blade first and nearly sliced my hand open before I got stopped from grabbing it. Mira didn't realize how long hers was going to be and pulled it out so fast she hit jerself in the face and gave herself a black eye.

[therealmirakang]

Mira's smile drops as quickly as it appeared, and she punches Rumi's shoulder.

Rumi I swear to god- you could at least try to let me keep my reputation

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey snickers. It's sudden, and like the summoning, she didn't mean to.*

You make it sound like I'm still just a fan.

*She somewhat corrects her grip on the singular blade. It's still very awkward-looking since her hand isn't completely wrapped around it, and it was still held on the flat side.*

Besides, I like this-I mean, seeing you guys like this! And if that means my entire view of either of you are shattered...Then I wouldn't mind a bit.

[therealmirakang]

Good, because I don't think she's going to let me go unexposed.

Mira shoots a look at Rumi, chuckles softly. Her gaze is drawn to the newly formed weapon, and she takes a moment to consider it. A knife... shin-kai, if memory serves. Ranged weapons, perfect to balance out her and Rumi's more close range combat. And it hopefully means she'd be a little further out of the range of combat and at less risk of injury. She raises a hand to correct Zoey's grip on the blade, but pauses before she touches her.

May I?

[therealmirakang]

Once everyone's ready, they get set up in their studio. It's full of top of the line equipment, everything from assorted instruments to expensive microphones. It's been a minute since they've been in here, but there's a few old demos still loaded up on one of the computers.

Hmm, let's see what you've got. Oh, here, this one was giving us trouble a while ago. It's missing something, but we could never pinpoint exactly what. Anything here is fair game, go wild.

Mira selects an instrumental demo, and pulls up the early draft for the lyrics on another monitor. Something about it had stumped both her and Rumi, while they liked the concept they just couldn't get the lyrics to where they wanted them.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey squints, scanning the lyrics on the screen, and she's a bit confused at what Mira said about them. They were good, obviously more professional than anything from Zoey's countless notebooks. However, she still gave it a shot. What did she have to lose?Then, as the instrumental started, something in her head clicked.*

Oh! Okay, okay...

*There's a certain edge in her voice as she sang. Nothing that went against the song's tone, more like she was pushing it closer to another genre. As she kept reciting the lyrics, there's also a clear shift in confidence coming from her, still not quite like her videos, but still a far cry from how she was last night.*

[therealmirakang]

Mira raises an eyebrow, taking a moment to analyze where Zoey was taking it. The second she realizes Zoey's intention, it clicks for her too, and a second later she's pulling up the track on the mixing equipment to make minute adjustments, with assistance from Rumi. Zoey's singing is phenomenal, Mira's already visualizing the choreography she could incorporate. The beats are harder hitting, bold, but not without beauty too. She can see the Honmoon start to move with every note Zoey hits, and she smiles.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey starts to subconsciously nods her head to the beat, fully focused on the song. When the song was changing, she did her best to match it. Though with the change, that had to mean they liked it, right? She didn't dwell on it as she focused on the next set of lyrics. To her, music was one of the few things in the world that just made sense.*

[therealmirakang]

The lyrics run out before the track finishes, and quick thinking on Mira's part has her drawing the melody back while leaving the beat, attempting to set Zoey up for a freestyle.

[therealryurumi]

Rumi crosses her arms and leans against the wall, watching Zoey sing, clearly impressed by what she's seeing so far.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Just like that, the lyrics were gone. Still, Zoey could tell that the song was still going on. Think! What would...Oh! Wait, wait, she didn't have the time to pause!*

Yeah, yeah, okay, like I know I ramble-But when shootin' my words I go Rambo, took blood, sweat, and tears to look natural!

*Her rapping went a bit fast for her liking, and maybe she could've freestyled a lot better, but right now, what mattered was if it was okay, or even good enough for the song.*

[therealryurumi]

Rumi was extremely impressed. Most people would stumble over themselves in Zoey's situation, yet she adapted perfectly.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Soon the track slowly ended, leaving Zoey with adrenaline. While publicly rapping (or singing) wasn't alien to her in the slightest, doing so here held a completely different vibe. And now, with the silence creeping in, she faced the idols.*

...So, how was that?

[therealryurumi]

How was it? It's exactly what I think we've been missing this entire time.

[therealmirakang]

Mira rewards Zoey with a rare smile. Well, rare for everyone but Rumi.

You did fantastic. She's right, you balanced everything out. And that natural adaptability is exactly what you want in a profession like this

[huntrixfanzoey]

R-really-?

*Zoey didn't mean to stutter now, but hearing Rumi and Mira's praise just quieted her doubts. And seeing Mira's smile?! Zoey felt her heart race even more. Still...She had to be humble, right?*

I mean...Cool, cool. Thanks!

*...Well, she tried to be...Except she couldn't hide the blush that settled on her cheeks.*

[therealryurumi]

Rumis chuckles softly.

Zoey, you know you're allowed to be proud of your success. Honmoon knows Mira and I are. You should see Mira sometimes. You only need to worey about your image in public, but we aren't in public. We want to know the real you.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey softly hummed at what Rumi said. The...Real her, huh? Still, a part of her, that doubt gnawed at the back of her mind. And yet...She really wanted to try being herself, being too much or too little be damned!*

As long as you guys don't mind hearing a ton of marine life facts!

*She awkwardly chuckles before looking at the set of computers.*

...Got anymore demos you want me to freestyle with?

[therealmirakang]

Mira nods, still smiling.

A couple, yeah. Rumi and I might join you just to see how we fit in

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey gasps. Of course, she knew something like that would happen-But hearing it (possibly) happen now felt different.*

Really-?!

*For a moment, she was starting to reel it back again. Noticing that, she then said*

Totally fair if neither if you don't want to, but why not right now?

[therealmirakang]

Mira nods.

That works for me.

She loads up another demo, tapping along to the beat.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey quickly followed, once again nodding her head to the new beat. It sounded good so far. As the lyrics show, she starts to sing.*

[therealryurumi]

Rumi mainly lets Zoey sing, but hops in when it's her verse.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*As Zoey listened along, she immediately felt captivated. Much like how she treated the music, she was amplifying Rumi's voice as they sang.*

[therealmirakang]

Mira joins in as well, lower notes backing up the higher ones of the other two. When the three reach the chorus together, the Honmoon ripples and glows brighter than ever before. Judging by the way Zoey's eyes widen, she can see it now too.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Seeing the glowing blue ripples does surprise Zoey, just as much as when she realized how harmonious the three of them were being! And yet, she didn't stutter. The ripples vaguely reminded her of stanzas from music sheets-or maybe the strings of a guitar? A set of them were in front of her, and she was hesitating to reach out and pluck them...*

[therealmirakang]

Mira grins, motioning for Zoey to go on as they continue singing. She's had ages to get used to the Honmoon, and well, everything involved with this. But Zoey hasn't, and she can already tell that it's going to be fun watching her figure it out.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey couldn't help but slightly blush as she was seeing Mira encourage her. So, looking back at the strands, she guided her hand. She wasn’t exactly sure what she was expecting to feel from the Honmoon, but it felt...Nice. Kind of a mix between a gentle breeze and a river-At least it felt as cold as both of those. Yet as she was pulling her hand away, a light started to shine.*

*A blade-No, multiple started to form from the strands. With how uncannyily smooth they felt, Zoey flinched, dropping all but one of them. Even then, the final one was awkwardly held by the golden tassel. The others, as they fell, made a light clattering before they blipped back into the cerulean strands. Due to the shock, Zoey had stopped singing, losing the flow of the music. Looking back at Rumi and Mira, she was quick to apologize.*

Shit, sorry-

*She wasn’t exactly sure what she was apologizing for, messing up summoning the weapon (which sure she wasn’t expecting, but it still felt super embarrassing) or disrupting the harmony (because she at least knew music). But either way, she then said,*

Guess I still have a lot to learn, huh?

[therealryurumi]

Rumi laughs softly.

It's fine. It's jarring ,summoning your weapon the first time. When I did it, I summoned it blade first and nearly sliced my hand open before I got stopped from grabbing it. Mira didn't realize how long hers was going to be and pulled it out so fast she hit jerself in the face and gave herself a black eye.

[therealmirakang]

Mira's smile drops as quickly as it appeared, and she punches Rumi's shoulder.

Rumi I swear to god- you could at least try to let me keep my reputation

[therealmirakang]

Once everyone's ready, they get set up in their studio. It's full of top of the line equipment, everything from assorted instruments to expensive microphones. It's been a minute since they've been in here, but there's a few old demos still loaded up on one of the computers.

Hmm, let's see what you've got. Oh, here, this one was giving us trouble a while ago. It's missing something, but we could never pinpoint exactly what. Anything here is fair game, go wild.

Mira selects an instrumental demo, and pulls up the early draft for the lyrics on another monitor. Something about it had stumped both her and Rumi, while they liked the concept they just couldn't get the lyrics to where they wanted them.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey squints, scanning the lyrics on the screen, and she's a bit confused at what Mira said about them. They were good, obviously more professional than anything from Zoey's countless notebooks. However, she still gave it a shot. What did she have to lose?Then, as the instrumental started, something in her head clicked.*

Oh! Okay, okay...

*There's a certain edge in her voice as she sang. Nothing that went against the song's tone, more like she was pushing it closer to another genre. As she kept reciting the lyrics, there's also a clear shift in confidence coming from her, still not quite like her videos, but still a far cry from how she was last night.*

[therealmirakang]

Mira raises an eyebrow, taking a moment to analyze where Zoey was taking it. The second she realizes Zoey's intention, it clicks for her too, and a second later she's pulling up the track on the mixing equipment to make minute adjustments, with assistance from Rumi. Zoey's singing is phenomenal, Mira's already visualizing the choreography she could incorporate. The beats are harder hitting, bold, but not without beauty too. She can see the Honmoon start to move with every note Zoey hits, and she smiles.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey starts to subconsciously nods her head to the beat, fully focused on the song. When the song was changing, she did her best to match it. Though with the change, that had to mean they liked it, right? She didn't dwell on it as she focused on the next set of lyrics. To her, music was one of the few things in the world that just made sense.*

[therealmirakang]

The lyrics run out before the track finishes, and quick thinking on Mira's part has her drawing the melody back while leaving the beat, attempting to set Zoey up for a freestyle.

[therealryurumi]

Rumi crosses her arms and leans against the wall, watching Zoey sing, clearly impressed by what she's seeing so far.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Just like that, the lyrics were gone. Still, Zoey could tell that the song was still going on. Think! What would...Oh! Wait, wait, she didn't have the time to pause!*

Yeah, yeah, okay, like I know I ramble-But when shootin' my words I go Rambo, took blood, sweat, and tears to look natural!

*Her rapping went a bit fast for her liking, and maybe she could've freestyled a lot better, but right now, what mattered was if it was okay, or even good enough for the song.*

[therealryurumi]

Rumi was extremely impressed. Most people would stumble over themselves in Zoey's situation, yet she adapted perfectly.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Soon the track slowly ended, leaving Zoey with adrenaline. While publicly rapping (or singing) wasn't alien to her in the slightest, doing so here held a completely different vibe. And now, with the silence creeping in, she faced the idols.*

...So, how was that?

[therealryurumi]

How was it? It's exactly what I think we've been missing this entire time.

[therealmirakang]

Mira rewards Zoey with a rare smile. Well, rare for everyone but Rumi.

You did fantastic. She's right, you balanced everything out. And that natural adaptability is exactly what you want in a profession like this

[huntrixfanzoey]

R-really-?

*Zoey didn't mean to stutter now, but hearing Rumi and Mira's praise just quieted her doubts. And seeing Mira's smile?! Zoey felt her heart race even more. Still...She had to be humble, right?*

I mean...Cool, cool. Thanks!

*...Well, she tried to be...Except she couldn't hide the blush that settled on her cheeks.*

[therealryurumi]

Rumis chuckles softly.

Zoey, you know you're allowed to be proud of your success. Honmoon knows Mira and I are. You should see Mira sometimes. You only need to worey about your image in public, but we aren't in public. We want to know the real you.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey softly hummed at what Rumi said. The...Real her, huh? Still, a part of her, that doubt gnawed at the back of her mind. And yet...She really wanted to try being herself, being too much or too little be damned!*

As long as you guys don't mind hearing a ton of marine life facts!

*She awkwardly chuckles before looking at the set of computers.*

...Got anymore demos you want me to freestyle with?

[therealmirakang]

Mira nods, still smiling.

A couple, yeah. Rumi and I might join you just to see how we fit in

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey gasps. Of course, she knew something like that would happen-But hearing it (possibly) happen now felt different.*

Really-?!

*For a moment, she was starting to reel it back again. Noticing that, she then said*

Totally fair if neither if you don't want to, but why not right now?

[therealmirakang]

Mira nods.

That works for me.

She loads up another demo, tapping along to the beat.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey quickly followed, once again nodding her head to the new beat. It sounded good so far. As the lyrics show, she starts to sing.*

[therealryurumi]

Rumi mainly lets Zoey sing, but hops in when it's her verse.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*As Zoey listened along, she immediately felt captivated. Much like how she treated the music, she was amplifying Rumi's voice as they sang.*

[therealmirakang]

Mira joins in as well, lower notes backing up the higher ones of the other two. When the three reach the chorus together, the Honmoon ripples and glows brighter than ever before. Judging by the way Zoey's eyes widen, she can see it now too.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Seeing the glowing blue ripples does surprise Zoey, just as much as when she realized how harmonious the three of them were being! And yet, she didn't stutter. The ripples vaguely reminded her of stanzas from music sheets-or maybe the strings of a guitar? A set of them were in front of her, and she was hesitating to reach out and pluck them...*

[therealmirakang]

Mira grins, motioning for Zoey to go on as they continue singing. She's had ages to get used to the Honmoon, and well, everything involved with this. But Zoey hasn't, and she can already tell that it's going to be fun watching her figure it out.

[therealmirakang]

Once everyone's ready, they get set up in their studio. It's full of top of the line equipment, everything from assorted instruments to expensive microphones. It's been a minute since they've been in here, but there's a few old demos still loaded up on one of the computers.

Hmm, let's see what you've got. Oh, here, this one was giving us trouble a while ago. It's missing something, but we could never pinpoint exactly what. Anything here is fair game, go wild.

Mira selects an instrumental demo, and pulls up the early draft for the lyrics on another monitor. Something about it had stumped both her and Rumi, while they liked the concept they just couldn't get the lyrics to where they wanted them.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey squints, scanning the lyrics on the screen, and she's a bit confused at what Mira said about them. They were good, obviously more professional than anything from Zoey's countless notebooks. However, she still gave it a shot. What did she have to lose?Then, as the instrumental started, something in her head clicked.*

Oh! Okay, okay...

*There's a certain edge in her voice as she sang. Nothing that went against the song's tone, more like she was pushing it closer to another genre. As she kept reciting the lyrics, there's also a clear shift in confidence coming from her, still not quite like her videos, but still a far cry from how she was last night.*

[therealmirakang]

Mira raises an eyebrow, taking a moment to analyze where Zoey was taking it. The second she realizes Zoey's intention, it clicks for her too, and a second later she's pulling up the track on the mixing equipment to make minute adjustments, with assistance from Rumi. Zoey's singing is phenomenal, Mira's already visualizing the choreography she could incorporate. The beats are harder hitting, bold, but not without beauty too. She can see the Honmoon start to move with every note Zoey hits, and she smiles.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey starts to subconsciously nods her head to the beat, fully focused on the song. When the song was changing, she did her best to match it. Though with the change, that had to mean they liked it, right? She didn't dwell on it as she focused on the next set of lyrics. To her, music was one of the few things in the world that just made sense.*

[therealmirakang]

The lyrics run out before the track finishes, and quick thinking on Mira's part has her drawing the melody back while leaving the beat, attempting to set Zoey up for a freestyle.

[therealryurumi]

Rumi crosses her arms and leans against the wall, watching Zoey sing, clearly impressed by what she's seeing so far.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Just like that, the lyrics were gone. Still, Zoey could tell that the song was still going on. Think! What would...Oh! Wait, wait, she didn't have the time to pause!*

Yeah, yeah, okay, like I know I ramble-But when shootin' my words I go Rambo, took blood, sweat, and tears to look natural!

*Her rapping went a bit fast for her liking, and maybe she could've freestyled a lot better, but right now, what mattered was if it was okay, or even good enough for the song.*

[therealryurumi]

Rumi was extremely impressed. Most people would stumble over themselves in Zoey's situation, yet she adapted perfectly.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Soon the track slowly ended, leaving Zoey with adrenaline. While publicly rapping (or singing) wasn't alien to her in the slightest, doing so here held a completely different vibe. And now, with the silence creeping in, she faced the idols.*

...So, how was that?

[therealryurumi]

How was it? It's exactly what I think we've been missing this entire time.

[therealmirakang]

Mira rewards Zoey with a rare smile. Well, rare for everyone but Rumi.

You did fantastic. She's right, you balanced everything out. And that natural adaptability is exactly what you want in a profession like this

[huntrixfanzoey]

R-really-?

*Zoey didn't mean to stutter now, but hearing Rumi and Mira's praise just quieted her doubts. And seeing Mira's smile?! Zoey felt her heart race even more. Still...She had to be humble, right?*

I mean...Cool, cool. Thanks!

*...Well, she tried to be...Except she couldn't hide the blush that settled on her cheeks.*

[therealryurumi]

Rumis chuckles softly.

Zoey, you know you're allowed to be proud of your success. Honmoon knows Mira and I are. You should see Mira sometimes. You only need to worey about your image in public, but we aren't in public. We want to know the real you.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey softly hummed at what Rumi said. The...Real her, huh? Still, a part of her, that doubt gnawed at the back of her mind. And yet...She really wanted to try being herself, being too much or too little be damned!*

As long as you guys don't mind hearing a ton of marine life facts!

*She awkwardly chuckles before looking at the set of computers.*

...Got anymore demos you want me to freestyle with?

[therealmirakang]

Mira nods, still smiling.

A couple, yeah. Rumi and I might join you just to see how we fit in

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey gasps. Of course, she knew something like that would happen-But hearing it (possibly) happen now felt different.*

Really-?!

*For a moment, she was starting to reel it back again. Noticing that, she then said*

Totally fair if neither if you don't want to, but why not right now?

[therealmirakang]

Mira nods.

That works for me.

She loads up another demo, tapping along to the beat.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*Zoey quickly followed, once again nodding her head to the new beat. It sounded good so far. As the lyrics show, she starts to sing.*

[therealryurumi]

Rumi mainly lets Zoey sing, but hops in when it's her verse.

[huntrixfanzoey]

*As Zoey listened along, she immediately felt captivated. Much like how she treated the music, she was amplifying Rumi's voice as they sang.*

[therealmirakang]

Mira joins in as well, lower notes backing up the higher ones of the other two. When the three reach the chorus together, the Honmoon ripples and glows brighter than ever before. Judging by the way Zoey's eyes widen, she can see it now too.