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[ice_cream_ai]

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[Like many others, he heard the announcement, but did not process it as clearly as others - just that this isn't good news for the humans, and muses they might be looking for momentary cheer before getting down to work. He went to a well-populated square in the entertainment district where many of the humans gathered and drops a cup on the ground, gathering their attention before he breaks out into song - most of them classics and old standards that everyone knows. When he finishes one melody, someone may shout out for another and he obliges.

After a half hour of singing, he takes a break, collecting the cup - jingling it to see how much the humans gave him before heading to a nearby restaurant to grab a quick bite, musing over the recommendation of going into the Verdant Forest]

So the Forest - I wonder if they'll find what they need there.

[He murmurs out loud as he pulls his fluffy muffler around his lower jaw]

Comments

[ice_cream_ai]

[He nods, grinning from the compliment before he shook his head at the answer]

I was... self-taught actually.

[Someone from inside the cafe asked if he was going in or not, and Kaito sheepsihly shuts the door]

[flowerofsendai]

Self-taught, really?

[Wow! She can't even imagine! Talk about a lucky find!]

I'm Sakura, from the Union Divine Theater. We're looking for more actors for our upcoming production. Would you be interested? You would be compensated!

[Not well, since they've been in a bit of a slump lately, but she wouldn't tell him that.]

[ice_cream_ai]

[He nods in confirmation, hands clasp together]

Huh - acting... that does sound like it would be fun!

[flowerofsendai]

[Yes she's helping!]

It is a lot of fun! Our production isn't for a few weeks, so you have time to learn your lines and choreography.

[ice_cream_ai]

[It does sound fun, and he could learn a bit more about humans in the mean time]

So when do you want me to start coming in?

Oh... I'm Kaito by the way.

[flowerofsendai]

We rehearse every night after 6. The chorus isn't needed more than a few days a week, but we'll want to get you in as soon as possible for a fitting.

[ice_cream_ai]

All right! I'll head on over tonight if that's okay.

[He nodded vigorously, he'll have to tell Fletchling about this later]

[flowerofsendai]

Sure, I'll let them know you're coming! Do you know how to get to the theater?

[ice_cream_ai]

Yup! I generally pass by it on my way to the inn I'm staying at.

[flowerofsendai]

Inn?

[ice_cream_ai]

Least I think that's the term.

[He points in the direction, there's no real inns, but there is that one boarding house with the grouchy old lady running it]

It's not a direct route I take, but I like to meander since I don't really have a set schedule.

[flowerofsendai]

So you're a traveler, then? That's rare!

[ice_cream_ai]

Uh yeah. I just arrived recently, still settling in and all.

[He gave a careless shrug]

[flowerofsendai]

Does that mean you're a shifter?

[ice_cream_ai]

Are... shifters common?

[Kaito questioned, a little unsure if he should be honest]

[flowerofsendai]

No, actually. There are some shifters in the city, but not many.