Autumn Madison
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The Imagination is your own personal Reality
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Post by Autumn Madison on Jan 7, 2006 10:11:43 GMT 7
Just as the realization that she had never seen Yuuko’s idol, the “Great Idina Menzel” dawned upon Autumn (making it impossible to conjure an accurate image), A pillow of considerable force and surprise snapped her from her temporary trance. Reeling around to relocate her tormentor, Autumn’s posture faltered to that of a slump. Already a hit down, Autumn was not favoring her chances.
“Hey! Don’t you know the rule? Never hit a woman remember!” Autumn put on a puppy pout display before straightening back up with a restored vigor. “Ah, but beastly…cows do not obey the laws of us hm? I see.” Things were looking in her favor as Yuuko graciously backed herself against a wall. One less retreat path. Without another word Autumn aimed for the kill, aiming for the legs and an unforeseen strike. Strike at the knees and anything would tumble down. A chink in the chain; the weakest link…logically.
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Yuuko
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Post by Yuuko on Jan 7, 2006 10:22:36 GMT 7
Yuuko yelped as the pillow came towards her knees. What a dastardly strike it was indeed! Quickly, her sheild went in front of her knees, protecting her from the strike as she waved the pillow over her head a few times and chucked it straight at Autumn's head.
"Take that you dispicable duck!" She was quite unsure of why she chose the term duck, but whatever the reason was, she had said it. They had gone from a midevil swordfight to a Looney Toons style fight. This was just getting stranger by the second. However, now she had nothing but her sheild, which was too heavy to chuck.
"Now I am ungaurded, vile foe. What shall your plan of action be?" And now it was back to the strange Ye Olde English talk. It was as if her mind was changing constantly on which style she wanted to be in at which time.
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Autumn Madison
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The Imagination is your own personal Reality
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Post by Autumn Madison on Jan 10, 2006 10:51:13 GMT 7
"Hmm..." Autumn sighed audibly, considering her options. Yuuko was unarmed, though still in possession of a shield and more adept, strangely enough, at pillow wars than herself.
"You're cornered...I'm merciful, how about we call it a draw? Both prizes are now invalid and we crash out for the night." Autumn offered in a casual manner, as to not seem desperate for Yuuko's acceptance of the terms. "Besides, it's getting late. We might anger some of our neighbors...and my pillow is looking pathetic." With that said she began to stroke the pillow, smoothing out the wrinkles, though keeping wary and tense.
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Yuuko
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Post by Yuuko on Jan 10, 2006 11:04:19 GMT 7
"Our neighbor is Endrin and the wall," Yuuko said with a smug grin as she let her shield thump on the ground in acceptance of Autumn's terms. She took her own pillow and lay back on her bed, stretching and making a loud kitty yawn as she did so. It wasn't that the redhead was tired, it was just that she was going to let her friend win this time.
"You know, sis, we should do something really cool one day. Maybe do a talent show with both of our own unique talents. Or...maybe even our Alices. We would work well together, you know?" she said as she propped her pillow up against the wall and pulled her knees up to her chest in a position that was somehow comfortable for her.
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Autumn Madison
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The Imagination is your own personal Reality
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Post by Autumn Madison on Jan 10, 2006 11:27:20 GMT 7
Autumn silently celebrated in her head, grinning now that the "danger" had passed and taking note and slight interest that Endrin was only a room away. Was her bed beside his wall, she wondered before mentally stifling further thoughts.
Retreating to her own bed, she collapsed thankfully and entertained the thought of a talent show in her head, trying to conduct a rough draft of it in her mind.
"A genius idea sister, if I may say so myself." Autumn congradulated good-heartedly, staring off at the ceiling before sitting up to look over at Yuuko. "Maybe they host one at Alice...and if not, I'm sure we could put in a word to the administrations board. Even if we're first years, we should get a say too right?"
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Yuuko
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Post by Yuuko on Jan 10, 2006 11:47:08 GMT 7
"Exactly!" Yuuko said excitedly as she flopped down on her stomach, snapping her fingers at her "sister" and getting a wild grin across her lips. She was glad that Autumn agreed with her on the idea of a talent show, and she also hoped that her sister would go along with her idea that she had been plotting up in that head of hers.
"So if we do get it, I have an idea. I like to sing, and I have my illusion Alice. If I can just learn to hold a form for a while, I can take the form of maybe Idina Menzel...or even better! I can make myself appear as I will be when I'm older! Or at least what I think I'll look like. And then, since you can make things that can emit sound, you could like, create an Idina Menzel or something to sing along with me! YEAH! And then, you could make all sorts of cool little fake fireworks that people would think were real and stuff!" The redhead laughed at the idea of it as she rolled onto her back and entertained the thoughts silently now. Stage was what she wanted, and she really wanted Autumn to be there with her.
"And if you can sing, Autumn, you should definitely do it too! We could do a duet...or a trio with the fake Idina Menzel. Man, wouldn't that be awesome? We could do it at the end of the year, you know, to show that we are learning control of the Alices. And like, we could work on the routine all year. Oh, Autumn, it'd be so great to be able to work together on something creative like that! If you have any ideas, you should tell me, we could totally make the best performance ever!"
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Autumn Madison
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The Imagination is your own personal Reality
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Post by Autumn Madison on Jan 11, 2006 9:28:05 GMT 7
Autumn was amazed at how much thought Yuuko had already put into this talent show of possibly no existence. Her determination was definitely outstanding, as well as her imagination, both traits of which Autumn could easily admire.
“That’s wild! But you know…it’s also a challenge. This isn’t just having fun and entertaining people,” She droned the last sentence, lips set in a fashion most often seen on a lecturing teacher with no sense of excitement whatsoever. However, her false act quickly broke as her next words were said with enthusiasm matching Yuuko’s. “But it’s also a challenge and goal to work for! This is an excellent motivation, not to mention idea. I love it Yuuko!” She did a little giddy jump, regaining her balance afterwards upon the bed.
“Hmm…I can’t sing…don’t think that’ll ever change…” Autumn rolled her eyes and laughed at her misfortune, not at all bitter about her lack of talent. She was talented elsewhere, that’s all that was needed to console her. “But…I do believe I could manage your idol…but only if I get some references to base off of. Heh, but I’m sure that’s no problem. You must have tons of pictures and songs by this great Idina Menzel you speak of…all the time.” Autumn whispered the last three words, though deliberately loud enough for Yuuko to hear.
“This is thrilling. So, how do we go about doing this? I suppose we could inquire about the presence of a talent show to one of the teachers. Until then…when’s practice ‘cuz I’m signing up!” Autumn flashed a thumbs up and a large grin. Despite being modest about her Alice, she loved to show it off, even more so when people gained enjoyment from her imagination. This was the perfect kick-start she needed for an ever-growing sisterhood, ambition to enhance her Alice and really get comfortable at the academy.
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Yuuko
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Post by Yuuko on Jan 11, 2006 9:40:54 GMT 7
Yuuko grinned and sat upright on her bed with her legs crossed. Now that was the spirit she was looking for! Though she stuck her tongue out at Autumn's last few words about Idina Menzel. Was it her fault that she had somebody else to aspire to in terms of greatness? With a grin that said she would dismiss it, she began to answer her questions. "Well, I think maybe we can go to one of the teacers and ask. Maybe Mr. Nohman? He's been here for so long after all, so maybe he'd be able to direct us in the right way. As for practice..." her voice trailed off as she stood up on the bed and faced the wall. There were a string of pictures hanging there by paperclip, most of them from Broadway performences in America. Her brother had been nice enough to take them before he hated her, but she just pretended as if somebody else had done the good deed for her. "This is Idina Menzel," Yuuko said as she jumped off the bed and handed Autumn a photo. It was a close-up from the movie version of RENT since she had starred in both the original Broadway production and the movie. Sadly, her brother had never seen her on stage, which was something that Yuuko badly wanted to see. "As for the props and stuff, I guess I'd leave that to you. We could start working out a choreography now and then you work on the props and stuff while I work on shifting my appearance and the song, whatever that may be." Yuuko was really excited about this, just glad that her roommate felt the same way she did about the whole thing. It would be wonderful if they could actually pull it off! "So when should we talk to Mr. Nohman, or whoever we're going to talk to about it? I mean, we should probably know that first, huh?" (ooc: This is Idina Menzel, though not in RENT. www.tonyawards.com/en_US/news/photos/imagepages/2005-06-07/200506071118168486772.html)
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Autumn Madison
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The Imagination is your own personal Reality
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Post by Autumn Madison on Jan 11, 2006 10:17:50 GMT 7
Autumn took the picture offered and looked over it thoroughly, building a mental image to recall in later times. “Wow, I didn’t think she’d be this pretty!” Autumn could not help but comment, placing the picture beside her on the bed. “Anyway, I’m not in familiar terms with Mr. Nohman, but I’ll come with if you’re offering to ask. I’m not really good with authority figures. They’re just so intimidating.” Autumn stuck out her tongue in embarrassment and laughed lightly.
“But yes, scenery, on it. I’ll practice on Fridays during class if Miss Magdalena gives us time to ourselves. As for choreography, I’ve never been one for dancing either. But it shouldn’t be too hard right? Just memorize some sequences and patchwork them together.” Shuffling through her belongings, Autumn searched for loose leaf and a pen to write with. Pulling out both she jotted down notes to herself and in turn placed the paper upon her desk.
“Do you know when Mr. Nohman is free? I would like to be there when you talk to him. Do you have him for your Friday class? Maybe after we’re dismissed I could meet up with you and we could pose our question then. That gives up two or so days to sort out our thoughts and a convincing speech eh?”
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Yuuko
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Post by Yuuko on Jan 11, 2006 10:28:34 GMT 7
Yuuko tapped her chin thoughtfully as she wondered just when Mr. Nohman would be free. It was hard to say really, since she didn't have him for any of her classes. He was a middle school teacher and he taught the dangerous students, so she didn't qualify for either of them. That put a damper on what she wanted to do, but perhaps they could find him in the factulty lounge.
"I don't really know much about him. I don't have him for my classes, I have Akiko...erm, I guess you'd call her Ms. Hidaka. But maybe we could go down to the staff room? I don't know if students are allowed to be there, but it's worth a shot right?" the redhead shrugged as she looked at the piece of loose leaf paper that Autumn had grabbed. Yes, they would have to start jotting down notes, wouldn't they?
"I think you're right, after our Friday classes we can go to Mr. Nohman in the staff lounge and find him. We should both go together...yeah. So, let's start out the routine first though. I think song might be an important first step, what do you think?"
Yuuko was so glad to see that Autumn was into this as well. It was going to work out so well for them if they were able to pull this off! And not only them, but other students who wanted to show off their Alices as well! What better way to end the year than to show what they had learned in a talent show?
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Autumn Madison
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Post by Autumn Madison on Jan 11, 2006 10:50:06 GMT 7
“Agreed, Friday after classes it is then. Off we go into the perilous unknown of scary adult business.” Autumn made sure to “spookify” her sentence with a haunting tone and ghostly hand movements, all the while grinning. “Until then…routine…where’s a good place to start? Did you have a foundation in mind? Perhaps the library has some reference books about dancing…or better yet videos.” Autumn suggested, but then looked off into some random corner of the room in befuddlement. “Wait…does Alice Academy even have a library? Come to think of it, I’ve never seen one about…”
“Well…nevermind. We should begin with what song we want first. That’ll determine the mood we take, affecting both my scenery and our dance steps. I’m sure you’re just rocking on your heels in anticipation to offer me a few song ideas here, right sister?” Autumn asked, hoping so, for she was lost and (sadly, as Yuuko would say) Idina-illiterate.
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Yuuko
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Post by Yuuko on Jan 11, 2006 11:10:03 GMT 7
"Duh I have an idea for songs," Yuuko said with a smug grin as she looked at her lost roommate, "I'll start with just my few favorites, and they won't be from musicals. To do that I would need other parts and I don't have anybody else to do that with. Let's see..." she tapped her chin in thought until she snapped her fingers and let her upper body lean over the side of her bed backwards so she faced Autumn.
"Minuet, Larissa's Lagoon, Think Too Much, or All of the Above. Hmmm...I don't know, I love them all, you should definitely choose." the redhead rummaged in her backpack until she found a CD player and tossed it over to Autumn, watching it land neatly on her bed. It was worn, and there was no way to tell what CD was in the palyer, but Autumn could probably guess that easily.
"It's her CD, Still I Can't Be Still. Check out the tracks 1, 2, 4, and 5. Those are the songs." Smug, she leaned back against the wall and waited for Autumn to listen to the songs and tell her what she thought.
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