A day in the life, or something like that

[eerian_sadow]

TFA Sari

Medbay is quiet, as it has been for a while now. She hasn't seen Ratchet and Bluestreak in ages, and their room was empty the one time she convinced the computer to unlock the door for her so she could check on them. All of the other residents seem to have gone as well, though Swoop stays so that she's not alone at night

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[wicked3659]

*he's sitting quite contentedly at his newly acquired piano, slowly teaching himself how to play. He's had to start small and so the delicate notes of the earth song Greensleeves, can be heard off and on in the main dojo, the ninja scowling every time he makes a mistake.

Hearing Sari's voice during a lull moment of scribbling notes down, he looks up and smiles at the girl*

Hi, Sari, I'm over here. *pats the padded seat beside him as he shifts to give her room*

What brings you here?

[eerian_sadow]

She can't help but smile at the music. It's nice, even if he's not actually good yet.

The way he immediately diverted his attention to her makes her feel pretty good too.

She flies across the room quickly and settles onto the bench next to Prowl. With a happy sigh, she snuggles against his side and hugs as much of him as she can.

I was lonely. There's no one at home anymore but me and Swoop.

She's not sure she really wants to talk about that, though. The piano is new.

[wicked3659]

Oh? *looks down at the girl snuggled against his plating, a gesture which would have once made him feel extremely awkward and out of his depth and now is something natural. Gently he soothingly rubs her back, unable to really hug her back due to their size difference* i'm sure Ratchet and Bluestreak just want to spend some time together, Sari.

*he murmurs in reply, sensing that the topic was an uncomfortable one at best. He lights up when she mentions the piano* yes! Very new. *he smiles happily, his voice filled with fond affection* Jazz got it for me, from the warehouse. Our Swoop helped fly it all the way here.

*gazes at the piano, visor glowing softly* its beautiful isn't it? I'm still not great at playing but I'm learning.

[eerian_sadow]

Yeah, they want to spend time together. Without her, ever. Even though Ratchet had promised that would change.

She frowns, but doesn't say anything. She's not going to spoil Prowl's good mood by whining.

Instead, she looks over the piano. Admittedly, she doesn't know much about them, but it does look nice.

It's really pretty. How long have you had it? Do you know any whole songs yet?

[wicked3659]

*looks at Sari with a slightly worried gaze, she didnt look happy, Nexus had to be difficult for her when there was few people about. It reminded him of how lucky he really was.

Smiling softly he shook his helm, gently touching the white keys* about a day now. So I've not had much chance to learn. *laughs quietly* does twinkle twinkle little star count?

*grins at sari. Music always helped lighten his spirits, maybe it would help hers too* want to help me play it?

[eerian_sadow]

She can't help but grin at that.

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star only counts if you know all the words.

Um... I've never played a piano before. She's surprised to realize that she's actually a little nervous at the idea. What if she breaks something? I only ever had that xylophone that Bulkhead gave me for my birthday.

[wicked3659]

*grin widens and he lifts up his hand to the piano* do what I do but...

*shoots her a raised optic ridge* you're singing

*chuckles and counts to 3 to start them off*

[eerian_sadow]

You know, I'm not exactly big enough to copy exactly what you do. She gives him a wry look.

And what do you mean, I'm singing? You're supposed to be the giant robot who memorizes everything after one reading. She's only mock offended at him. Most people don't know the words to that song, and she's not sure if she remembers all of them. It's been a long time since her dad sang her to sleep.

She hums a few bars when Prowl starts playing, then starts singing before he can tease her for not participating.

Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are...

[wicked3659]

Just because I remember words doesn't mean I should inflict my version of singing on others *replies, primly, almost echoing the stand offish mech he'd once been, before he smirks playfully at her and gives her a very gentle nudge*

It'll sound much better coming from you

*plays the simple notes, smiling as she sings along, only to hit the wrong note, a flat note only a few keys in and scowls at the piano accusingly*

Alright, I think I've got it now, ready?

[eerian_sadow]

She grins at his teasing. I bet you sing better than you think you.

She's still smiling as she sings. And she doesn't quite realize Prowl has stopped playing for a couple of words. She giggles with embarrassment at herself while Prowl figures out where he went wrong.

She nods when he asks if she's ready. Yep. Let's go.

Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!

She's confident through the first verse, singing the words unhesitatingly. Switches back to humming as the first verse ends, trying to remember how the next starts.

[ante_luce]

Jazz had been in the back of the Dojo, puttering about the living area, listening to Prowl pick his way through the music, staying out of sight so his mech could keep his pride relatively unwounded while he was getting used to the instrument. He'd wander over and convince Prowl to take a break once the energon tea was ready.

The familiar sound of Sari's voice had the white mech smiling, and Jazz picked up two cups of tea and one of the smaller glasses they kept for the little femme, filling that with juice before heading back out to the main floor, pausing at the doorway to watch the pair for a moment.

[wicked3659]

Mm, I'm not going to risk it. *chuckles and listens to her singing before the lyrics become somewhat obscure* I'm pretty certain humming isn't part of the original song

*grins playfully, continuing the simple tune as Sari finds the words. Glancing up he spies Jazz standing in the doorway of the main dojo, from the living area and offers him a warm, welcoming smile*

Care to join us, I'm sure Sari would appreciate moral support with the singing

[eerian_sadow]

Sari ducks her head in a bit of embarrassment when Prowl teases her about her humming. She knows he doesn't mean anything by it, but she still feels silly.

She peeks around Prowl when he invites someone to join them, and grins hugely when she sees Jazz.

Pleeeeeeeeeeease, Jazz? I uh... I kinda forgot the words.

[ante_luce]

"I'm not sure how much help I'd be with the words, sweetspark."

He chuckled, crossing over to place one cup of tea on the piano for Prowl, handing the juice to Sari before leaning against one corner of the instrument, sipping his own drink.

"I did come across the original poem while on Earth, but I didn't exactly go looking for the lyrics to the song proper."

[wicked3659]

*taking his ener-tea he sipped it with a hum, before placing it back onto the piano*

Isn't the poem the song? Or will it not fit to the tune?

*ponders looking to his mech before glancing at Sari*

We can always try something you both know? *grins, fingers gently running over the keys*

[eerian_sadow]

There's a poem? I didn't know that.

She takes the juice from Jazz and takes a drink as she ponders Prowl's suggestion.

I dunno if we all know any of the same stuff. I mean, you're still pretty new at this piano thing. But it might be fun to try anyway.