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[rougerebelle]

Hello?

It looks like tech, but it's apparently magic. That's a new one, even for me. Although the past few days have been nothing BUT "new ones" so I suppose I should just get used to that. Not the point here, let me get to it.

My name's Carmen. I came in with the festival I guess. I'm currently hanging out at the Fighting Ring and was curious if there was anyone who also wanted to blow off some steam or at least work off some of that food.
If not, I guess I'll be giving these dummies a beat down.

[There's a pause and then quickly adds.]

Oh. Or I guess I could finally try to figure out this ability I was supposedly given. After everything else I've seen and heard that one might be the least strange. Unfortunately, I can't test my ability without some help. If you're interested let me know. It could be interesting for the both of us.

See you around.

[Carmen will reply to repsonses here OR you can just go find her at the fighting ring]

Comments

[rougerebelle]

It was certainly a challenge, but also fun. But I'm glad I don't have to chase everyone around to copy someone's ability.

[At least she's hoping that's the case. Sheryl didn't strike her as the type that would necessarily want to play tag.]

[fairysong]

Let it not be said that Sheryl Nome didn't have a sense of adventure, but there's a certain something to be said for getting down to business, mm?

[She holds out her arm, pulling back her sleeve to expose her forearm.] All you have to do is touch me? Go ahead.

[rougerebelle]

[Carmen nods in approval. She wouldn't mind a chase if that was what was called for, but the circumstances here were different and she was glad for the break. She looks at the exposed skin. She thinks about admitting that she doesn't have to touch exposed skin, but since the sleeve is already up it doesn't really matter. Carmen reaches forward and touches the exposed arm. Carmen's hand glows red and while she couldn't explain how she knew exactly, she now had Sheryl's ability. On Sheryl's arm there would be a red hand print matching Carmen's glow*.]

So, does it have to be singing to get it to work. I doubt we know any of the same songs, but maybe we could figure out a dance routine.

[Carmen had a little more faith in her ability to dance than to sing, but she wasn't 100% certain the 'rules' of this new ability she'd just copied.]

*((ooc: If you want the hand print to fade it can or it can stay visible, it's up to you. I just like the play on 'catching someone red handed.'))

[fairysong]

[The touch is gentle, and feels a little warm, actually. Sheryl's eyes stay on the handprint, which isn't really fading... hopefully that won't last.

She'll have words with the girl later if it does, but for the moment, she just lets her sleeve fall back down.] There are two parts to it.

The first-- you can repeat any musical instrument and sound you've heard before. A song you know, or make your own. [And to emphasize it, she waves her hand and there's the sound of a piano arpeggio out of nowhere.]

The second-- as long as you're singing, you can change the clothes you're wearing to whatever you want.

[To demonstrate that, she begins singing a song, albeit no musical accompaniment-- and her voice is clearly that of a professional singer-- and in a shower of sparks, her outfit changes to a rather elegant-looking dark blue gown.]

It needs to be the same type of garment-- you can't make your skirt into a hat-- but it's pretty nice, especially in a place where there's no mall or fashion designers.

[rougerebelle]

[It shouldn't. If Carmen copies another power or her time runs out then the mark will fade, at least, that's what Carmen and Sheryl should eventually learn. Her eyes linger briefly on it, but since Sheryl doesn't say anything then neither will she, at least for the time being. Instead she focuses on the directions Sheryl is giving.]

Oh, so there's two parts to it. Interesting...

[And then the demonstration begins and Carmen can't help but be a little mesmerized. Sheryl was not exaggerating about the performance. When she finished Carmen gave her a short applause because honestly what ELSE were you supposed to do.]

I don't know how I'm supposed to follow that, but I'll try my best.

[She thinks for a moment and then taps her foot to give herself a count. Immediately the tapping of a drum seems to join her. It gives her pause, but also a boost of confidence. She takes a breath and sings a few bars. When she gets a few lines in she notices the magic taking effect and her black jumpsuit begins to shimmer and shift around her. It's a strange feeling, but all too soon it's replaced by a cute shirt and blouse. Carmen doesn't prolong the performance. She's not terrible, but it's obvious she only sings for fun and doesn't have formal training at all. She gives herself a once over.]

Hey, not bad, right?

[fairysong]

[Huh. Simple song, but catchy. She'll have to remember that one later.

Sheryl's a little intrigued just to have the opportunity to observe what her power looks like from a third-person perspective, and it's just as appropriately flashy as she'd have hoped.

Once Carmen's done, she gives the younger girl a polite round of applause.] Not bad, not bad! Don't worry about trying to follow me-- I'm a professional, darling, nobody here's as good as I am. But you've got a pretty natural voice.

And a killer sense of style, too. I dig the ensemble~ [She pauses.] Ah, you're going to want to turn it back before you lose my power, though. The change is permanent unless you turn it into something else.

[Which isn't a problem for her, but...]

[rougerebelle]

[Since she'd imagined it herself, it's no surprise it's a perfect fit. Carmen could go casual, but a flashy lifestyle and being around people like Cookie Booker and Countess Cleo had rubbed off on her a bit. She's pleased at the complement. She tries not to fall back on old habits and take what Sheryl is saying as a challenge.]

Thank you. Your power is a unique one and could definitely come in handy in the right scenario. I've always enjoyed dressing for the occasion and with this you'd never be out of style.

[She considers her outfit again.]

True. So far I haven't quite figured out how long I can hold on to a power for, just that I can only have one at a time. This might not be the best power to push the limit on time with though.