A Brief Moment of Freedom (Ended!)

[Sadist]

"FOOLS," SAID I, "YOU DO NOT KNOW.
SILENCE LIKE A CANCER GROWS.
HEAR MY WORDS THAT I MIGHT TEACH YOU.
TAKE MY ARMS THAT I MIGHT REACH YOU."

A Brief Moment of Freedom

A young man walked slowly down one of the less popular trails, another man and a woman following him at a polite distance. The two were dressed discreetly in jeans and tee shirts, light jackets thrown on to cover the weapons in their holsters. They were alert, hands free to grab a weapon if needed. The younger man, on the other hand...

His female bodyguard gave a soft snort of amusement as Takumi suddenly started belting out the song he was listening to on his iPod. Her partner didn't find it nearly as funny, his hand tensing on his weapon for a brief moment. Taki's steps soon became less about walking, more about dancing. Because, for the first time in days, nobody important was watching. He could finally let loose.

I'm driving black on black
Just got my license back
I got this feeling in my veins this train is coming off the track
I'll ask polite if the devil needs a ride
Because the angel on my right ain't hanging out with me tonight

He laughed, head thrown back, just reveling in the moment of freedom. No lectures, no boring history lessons, no funerals to attend, just a moment all to himself. Taki pulled his knife from its sheath at the base of his spine and held it like a microphone as he continued singing.

It was at this point that the woman lost her amusement and frowned at him. "Takumi-sama, you really should put that away." He stopped in his tracks and looked over his shoulder at her, his expression making her blush and squirm as though she were the one who'd been caught misbehaving.  A smirk touched his lips. "Yeah, don't ever tell me what to do, sweetheart. Especially not when I'm off-duty."

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Tag: Anyone
Notes: "Bottoms Up" by Nickelback

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[Zeal]

Kamazaki, Erik

"Have we
met somewhere
before from beyond
our dreams?"

    Erik was looking down as his long hair fell across his shoulders and face. Deep in thought again as he sighed a bit. He was hoping to have a positive thing to mention to his father when he came back from tour in the Romance countries. He pulled out a postcard his father sent. It had an image of his dad, whom he looked exactly like, and all his dad's band mates. It was from France. The message reading:

    'I hope you got the scarf I sent you Ama. I know you like the calming colors so I chose that one specifically for the colors. Is it cold out there? Stay warm. It is mild here in France we have 3 more weeks of tour. Last stop is Greece. I will be sure to bring back your favorite treat. Hope the job hunting is going well and please remember to file for classes at Tori. Love you and hope to see you soon! Nicholai'

    He smiled as he turned down a path he knew but many didn't use due to all the trees. It was not time for cheery blossom viewing but this was the place to be when the festival hit. "Sorry dad. No luck on the job hunting." he said softly sighing as if his father could hear him. One golden ear perked then the other. Which in turn brought up his head. Singing?? He happened to see some people on the path ahead of him and he doesn't recall seeing this man before. Nor the 2 people he was with. Some reason it seemed dangerous to be here but hiding wasn't an option. He told his father he was going to try and brave things more often. But at the moment his tail was no longer swaying but his ears were still alert. He was just sort of frozen in his spot unsure of what to do. Running seemed like a good option at the moment...

Notes/OOC: Attire He has his guitar on his back.

Tag: Sadist

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[Sadist]

"FOOLS," SAID I, "YOU DO NOT KNOW.
SILENCE LIKE A CANCER GROWS.
HEAR MY WORDS THAT I MIGHT TEACH YOU.
TAKE MY ARMS THAT I MIGHT REACH YOU."

A Brief Moment of Freedom

Taki's head turned when his bodyguards tensed up. A quick once-over was all it took for him to see the new arrival was nowhere near dangerous enough to be a threat, so he gave the guards their cue by sheathing his knife. As he turned to fully face the redhead, he sent out his Will in a gentle push to silence the part of his mind that senses and reacts to danger. His arrogant smirk became a welcoming smile. This would be a perfect chance to practice being charming with the outcome being completely unimportant in the grand scheme of things. Which, of course, the guards would include in their report to his grandfather. Which, in turn, would please him. Which, in turn, would improve his mood tomorrow. Which, in turn, made this interaction extremely important in the grand scheme of things.

"Nice guitar." He stepped up onto a nearby bench, sitting on the back of it with his feet in the seat. "Play with me?" Pulling out his iPod , he picked a song at random and hit play. The mellow sound of his baby grand issued from the device's small speakers in a cover of a popular song that he actually liked. He tilted his head to the left, causing his hair to fall away and reveal the Namesake he usually kept hidden. After the short intro he had added, he began to sing, leaving it up to the other man whether he would join in.

I thought that I'd been hurt before
But no one's ever left me quite this sore
Your words cut deeper than a knife
Now I need someone to breathe me back to life

Tag: Zeal
Notes: "Stitches" - Shawn Mendes - cover by Leroy Sanchez

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[Zeal]

Kamazaki, Erik

"Have we
met somewhere
before from beyond
our dreams?"

    Erik felt a sense of ease when the knife was put away. He couldn't figure why someone would want to harm another but he left it alone. His emeralds did however look over at the bodyguards to see if he will still need to run. He didn't know that the other was a unit using his ring to help suppress the feeling to run. Shoulders eventually relaxed and his tail eventually began it's soft sway behind him. So far so good but the male did move to the nearby park bench. He commented on Erik's Guitar which made him smile. "Thank you." he said as he smiled a little. This guy didn't seem to be so bad. At least for the time being anyways.

    He sat and asked him to play. Erik looked a bit confused but when the other pulled out an ipod he figured he would walk over and join him. He removed his guitar off his back as his golden ears perked. He looked at his nails and figured they weren't dirty so he could strum with them. The tune was very familiar to him as he began nodding to the counts. "I know this song actually." he stated as he listened to the other begin to sing.

..I'll make it out alive...
Move on

    Yes he knew this song and so did his fingers as they began to play. He seemed to lose himself into the rhythm of the song quickly and his own ring blended amplifying the feeling of bliss. His voice was clear, pure something attuned to water and crystal as he joined him in the chorus.

You watch me bleed until I can't breathe
Shaking, falling onto my knees
And now that I'm without your kisses
I'll be needing stitches
Tripping over myself
Aching, begging you to come help
And now that I'm without your kisses
I'll be needing stitches 

Notes/OOC: Attire Sings the back up parts.

Tag: Sadist

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[Sadist]

"FOOLS," SAID I, "YOU DO NOT KNOW.
SILENCE LIKE A CANCER GROWS.
HEAR MY WORDS THAT I MIGHT TEACH YOU.
TAKE MY ARMS THAT I MIGHT REACH YOU."

A Brief Moment of Freedom

As they sang, he listened closely to the redhead's voice and was pleasantly surprised. The tone was clear and his voice was technically perfect. The only thing missing... As the song died, Taki turned off his iPod and slid it back into his pocket. "So, how old were you when you first fell in love with music? I think I was five." Normally, he wouldn't take an interest, but this guy had potential. The sort of potential that would eventually earn a record company, like the one owned by Matsumoto Entertainment, a lot of money.  Granted, the redhead was nowhere near ready to launch a career as a pop or folk artist, which Taki thought would suit his voice best. But, still. If he made a good impression in this one's mind while it was still early on his path, that would increase the chances of him signing with the family record label later on.

Tag: Zeal
Notes:

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[Zeal]

Kamazaki, Erik

"Have we
met somewhere
before from beyond
our dreams?"

    Erik was having a lot of fun with this duet. Something he wasn't expecting but he does like it a lot. He only did this with his dad when he had a chance. But with someone closer to age? Yes that was rare indeed. When they finished Erik looked at his nails then his guitar and smiled as he looked at the other one. A question? That one was a bit deep and a little more painful than he wanted it to be. Golden ears dipped into his reddish orange hair and he looked down at his guitar. "Well...I believe I was about the same age....I can't recall thought." He stated as he began putting his guitar back on his back. He was trying to fight the feeling of of depression, sadness, anything overwhelming. He didn't want it to come back and make him cry in front of strangers. He looked at the other and gave a weaker smile, "Thank you that was a lot of fun. I don't want to keep you from doing anything important." He stated as he began to stretch.

Notes/OOC: Attire and now he is sad...

Tag: Sadist

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[Sadist]

"FOOLS," SAID I, "YOU DO NOT KNOW.
SILENCE LIKE A CANCER GROWS.
HEAR MY WORDS THAT I MIGHT TEACH YOU.
TAKE MY ARMS THAT I MIGHT REACH YOU."

A Brief Moment of Freedom

Takumi took notice of the change in the other male's body language, the subtle cues of distress that those who still had their ears could never quite hide. Yet this one, much like his favorite cousin, tried to hide his pain at the same moment his body announced it. The self-deprecating comment was there, too. He sighed and placed a gentle hand on top of his red, silky hair. Scritching, oh, so softly between the other man's ears, he shook his own head. This was someone who had grown up in pain, without enough love. All the signs he'd grown to associate with that type of life from Yue were there. People are sh*ts, sometimes.

"I've got nothing to do, today. Just out looking for some fun, is all." He knew better than to bring direct attention to the fact that he'd upset the guy. If he was as much like Yue as his subtle behaviours suggested, bringing attention to the pain would make him shut down and push Takumi away. What this one really needed was to feel safe in the fact that he was hurting, and that Takumi wasn't going to judge him for hurting. "Music's as good a way to achieve that as any. Though, I confess, I tend toward the more cathartic side of music. I'm a firm believer that it's better to embrace your pain than to bury it. Healthier, in the long run, to let it run its course. And the right music helps."

Tag: Zeal
Notes: Yup, seeing Yue in Erik is going to be a major reason for Taki to befriend him.

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[Zeal]

Kamazaki, Erik

"Have we
met somewhere
before from beyond
our dreams?"

    Just as he was about to finish his stretch he felt gentleness on top of his head. A scratch between the ears? He felt a soothing calmness about it as he slowly began to smile. Ears started to lift slowly from hiding and even his tail curled into his lap in a happier gesture. Of course he blushed very slightly as he looked at his own hands. "Thank you. I am happier especially doing the duet with you. I know the music helps I mean my dad is the one who inspired me to do it and helps me when he can." His smile was very genuine when he spoke about his father. The man turned to the other and continued to offer said smile. "I don't know how much company I can keep you with. I was just trying to clear my mind a bit since...." He turned to look at the ground and actually gave quite the cute pout.

    With a sigh he leaned back against the bench and crossed his arms. "Well I was looking for a job. Something part time mostly. I want to work to help my dad out even if he says I don't need to push myself. I also need to sign up for classes too but I want to pay for them this time." The soothing from the other helped him out a lot obviously and the ring even if subtle was helping him to open up a bit more. "I am just a very unlucky guy I suppose. I wanted to have some good news for my dad when he got back from his tour..."

Notes/OOC: Attire And thus a friendship starts to develop~

Tag: Sadist

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[Sadist]

"FOOLS," SAID I, "YOU DO NOT KNOW.
SILENCE LIKE A CANCER GROWS.
HEAR MY WORDS THAT I MIGHT TEACH YOU.
TAKE MY ARMS THAT I MIGHT REACH YOU."

A Brief Moment of Freedom

For a few minutes now, something had been nagging the back of his mind, and as he listened to the redhead, it clicked into place. So that's who he reminds me of... He smiled, bringing his hand back into his lap until the boy finished his short lament. "Well, Kamazaki-kun, you could always tell him you got to play a duet with the Heir of Matsumoto Entertainment...who'd very much like to mentor you. If, that is, you're interested in making a career out of your talent." His expression, if he were honest with himself, which he always was...was more than a bit smug. Takumi could feel the slight increase in his guards' tension. They hadn't recognized the redhead until he'd put a name to the face. He was quite certain they were fighting the urge to show any indication that they wanted the boy to accept his offer. Because, really, nabbing the next Kamazaki before he became a star? The odds were astronomical, just as the payoff would be.

Tag: Zeal
Notes: And this is what happens when A character looks just like his big-shot dad.

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[Zeal]

Kamazaki, Erik

"Have we
met somewhere
before from beyond
our dreams?"

    Erik looked over and was confused for a moment but everything clicked. He chuckled as he nodded, "Oh that I will be sure to do. Woah! Wait! The Matsumoto Entertainment Empire?!" He looked shocked and in seconds he was digging through his bag. He pulled out a signed folder of one of his favorite stars: Nakamura. "You mean the very place that discovered Nakamura? The greatest Rock Star on the planet?! Just...wow!" He said as he smiled happily. Even his tail wagged and snapped happily at just the idea. His ears perked as he looked over at Taki still stunned, "But wait you would Mentor me? Hmmm...Can...I think about it?" He asked as he looked at Taki.

    That was a lot of responsibility and he wasn't sure if he could be anywhere along the lines of his fathers success. "I do have a whole lot to learn. I am still..um unsure if I want to do what dad does. I really don't want to waste your time either." He said slightly nervous as he looked at the special folder. He didn't even have his style yet so he was unsure if he could do this at all. Oh the misfortunes of uncertainty in one so young like Erik here.

Notes/OOC: Attire Is unsure but very excited on the inside!

Tag: Sadist

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[Sadist]

"FOOLS," SAID I, "YOU DO NOT KNOW.
SILENCE LIKE A CANCER GROWS.
HEAR MY WORDS THAT I MIGHT TEACH YOU.
TAKE MY ARMS THAT I MIGHT REACH YOU."

A Brief Moment of Freedom

Takumi chuckled, watching how animated the young man became talking about a star who had to be his idol for him to act like a teenage girl. He shook his head, too amused to speak for a moment as he pulled out his business card. "The very same. Matsumoto Takumi, at your service." As the redhead explained his hesitation, he nodded. "Understandable, but it's not a commitment to anything. I would just be giving you advice and letting you know if there were any small jobs in the industry you could work on as you hone your craft. Like commercials needing someone to play their jingle, that sort of thing. Jobs that would get money in your pocket, connect you with people who would be assets to a career musician, but don't require long-term contracts or a public profile." He shrugged. "But take as long as you need to consider the offer. It won't expire, even if you make it big on another label."

Tag: Zeal
Notes: Chatterbox

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[Zeal]

Kamazaki, Erik

"Have we
met somewhere
before from beyond
our dreams?"

    Erik took the card and read the information on it. He stood there thinking and he offered a small smile since he felt the other was being very helpful. "Well I am not so sure I will make it big on a label." He did smile and placed the card in his signed folder and placed it in his bag. He smiled at Taki and bowed. "Thank you so much! I will think on your offer and answer you at the fastest convenience. I don't want you to wait after all." he said as he stood up again. "If I may say however. One thing I wish to at least accomplish this year is to find my voice. Or find me, my style, whatever it is you call it in the industry." He said as he looked at the ground.

Notes/OOC: Attire Is unsure but very excited on the inside!

Tag: Sadist

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[Sadist]

"FOOLS," SAID I, "YOU DO NOT KNOW.
SILENCE LIKE A CANCER GROWS.
HEAR MY WORDS THAT I MIGHT TEACH YOU.
TAKE MY ARMS THAT I MIGHT REACH YOU."

A Brief Moment of Freedom

He listened to the younger man, considering his words carefully before replying. "There's no rush, especially if you're taking the time to do some soul searching. Finding your essence is probably the greatest challenge any musician faces, and it's a task that no one can really help you with, except by being there for moral support." Sensing that the conversation was drawing to a close, Takumi stood and offered the redhead his hand. "It's been very nice meeting you, Kamazaki-kun. I look forward to meeting you again, even if it's only for fun and not business." He smiled, thinking to himself that Hitoshi and Hiromi probably both hand fingers crossed behind their backs at this point. The competition would be seething if they ever found out about this little chance encounter.

Tag: Zeal
Notes:

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[Zeal]

Kamazaki, Erik

"Someone is
searching for me
by a string
called fate"

Takumi stood up and held out his hand. Erik offered a smile and a firm handshake despite having slightly long nails. "Well I hope maybe it will be fun to hang out some time. If your  bodyguards aren't trying to tackle me to the ground." He said sheepishly then again most Aristocrats had bodyguards due to their status. Everyone would want to harm them if given the chance. Erik looked at the ground for a few moments then looked back at Taki, "Well let me say this though. I am always interested in learning and doing small projects. So...if... you know." He stated as he blushed a bit. "If you want to try a small project together please let me know." He stated as he bowed.

Notes/OOC:Shy and still polite. He confuses me sometimes with his overly sweetness.

Tag: Sadist

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[Sadist]

"FOOLS," SAID I, "YOU DO NOT KNOW.
SILENCE LIKE A CANCER GROWS.
HEAR MY WORDS THAT I MIGHT TEACH YOU.
TAKE MY ARMS THAT I MIGHT REACH YOU."

A Brief Moment of Freedom

Takumi grinned at the idea of working together with the young Kamazaki. He might just have to add a guitar part to one of his songs, just to have an excuse to get the redhead into the family's studio."I'll keep that in mind." His lips twitched when his cell rang. Glancing at the caller ID, he rolled his eyes. "Unfortunately, it looks like my family has finally realized that I'm not, in fact, in any of the meetings I lied to them about...I'll see you around, hot-shot." Giving a quick wink, he turned and lifted the phone to his ear as he walked away. "Yeah, yeah. I know, don't ever pull a stunt like that again and all that crap. I'm on my way home, so save the lecture, old man."

[Takumi has left the Park.]

Tag: Zeal
Notes:  Sorry for the delay 

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