Go Easy On Me
Mentions: @Zephyr Deakin
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November was the month to be thankful. Except Reyna didn't feel very thankful. Yes she was thankful to be alive, to have a family, to have food. But a small part of her, a selfish part of her wanted more. She wanted her Grandpa to come back from the dead. Was that selfish? Being in mourning was difficult. Some days she wanted to hole up in bed and never come out. Some days she wanted to cry. Other days she was just pain. And other days she was just okay. Today was one of those days when she was in pain. She found that having some alone time helped. So that was how she ended up in the rehearsal room with some sheet music of her dad’s favorite song. Easy On Me by Adele. She wasn’t sure exactly what stood out to him, but she did love the lyrics. Reyna wasn’t familiar with Muggle Artists but this song was an exception. She knew the lyrics by heart. If she wanted, she did not even need to use the sheet music to sing it or to recall how it went. It was just there in her heart. So when she started to sing, she felt free. She wandered around the room and poured her heart out into this melody. If someone ventured upon the room they would hear a passionate, melodious voice singing. They would never know how deeply in pain she was. |
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Word Count: 246/200
Last edited by Reyna Evergreen on 1 May 2026, 02:55, edited 1 time in total.
Go Easy On Me
Reducio Word Count: 471 |
Reducio Mention: @Reyna Evergreen |
Reducio OOC Notes: So sorry for the delay! Been crazy two weeks. |
Zephyr just finished practicing with his tin whistle. He stayed a bit longer as it helped him relax or think, or sometimes, not think at all. The notes of the whistle were simple and something he could control. Unlike flying earlier that day, where his focus kept slipping again. The memory forced a scowl to appear but it’s no use to dwell on that for too long. He lowered the whistle from his lips and decided he had enough practice. He packed it with care and stretched his shoulders when he left the chair. His plan was to head back to the common room and maybe finish some of his homework.
But as he was about to leave, he heard a voice. Not just any voice, it was melodious which naturally drew him in. He realized someone’s singing. Another thing that caught his attention was the song. I know that song!! It was one of Adele’s famous song! Going toward the door, he took a peek at who was singing, curiosity pulling him in. His eyes widened upon seeing Reyna there. He heard the song before in the muggle world. It was a very emotional song. He had known the girl could write songs, she told him that before. She can sing too but he had not heard her sing yet, ever.
He told her once that he would like to hear her sing someday, guess that day finally came sooner than he thought. If he’s just someone else, all he would focus on was how great her voice was and he was not kidding when he say she’s a good singer, you can tell she put so much emotions while singing the lyrics. But something about it felt different. He was not just someone else, he was one of the few who she confided in regarding the death of a loved one and how much it affected her. He didn’t dare make his presence known, at least not yet and stayed quiet as he leaned against the wall by the doorframe, not fully stepping in yet. He just quietly listened and let her be.
Her voice was beautiful and hitting the notes without effort. It was the most emotional version he heard, maybe because it was mixed with something personal and very real. After hearing what she went through, losing someone important to you, it’s not just something that will go away easily. She was not just performing, she was letting something out. He wondered if this is how she’s dealing with it… Looking back toward the room, he watched her with rapt attention. You can tell she’s not just singing the song, she’s in it. It didn’t feel right to walk in so he stayed where he was and didn’t interrupt, just letting her have that moment to herself.
Calming Presence | The Muggle Condition
Sta: 7 | Eva: 8 | Str: 7 | Wis: 5 | Arc: 8 | Accu: 5
Sta: 7 | Eva: 8 | Str: 7 | Wis: 5 | Arc: 8 | Accu: 5
Go Easy On Me
Mentions: @Zephyr Deakin
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Reyna hit the final note of the song and held it for a few seconds. Her body felt heavy and she desperately felt like crying but she forced herself not to. A single tear fell down her eye. She quickly wiped it away and took a deep breath to steady her shaky breathing. Sometimes singing healed your soul. Her throat felt a bit hoarse so she slowly drank a little bit of water. Deciding not to sing another song, she slowly closed the lid of the piano, putting the chair away and turning around towards the door. But someone caught her attention. A boy. A Hufflepuff. A first year. She recognized him. Zephyr. She still remembered the conversation she had had with him. She froze. Had he heard her singing? No one was supposed to hear that. Especially not him. Because he actually understood what that song meant, he knew how she felt. Reyna could feel her body start to shake again, but she calmed herself down. "I-I did..." Reyna sighed, "Did you just hear me sing that?" She slowly brushed her hair away from her face. She remembered during their conversation, Zephyr had wanted to hear her sing. She had said one day, he might. That day had come sooner than she had expected. The memory brought a small smile to her face. Maybe it wasn't a bad thing that Zephyr had heard her sing. They hadn't talked much since September and this would bring them back together. Reyna could use another familiar interaction after the terrible week she was having. |
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Go Easy On Me
Reducio Word Count: 305 |
Reducio Mention: @Reyna Evergreen |
Reducio OOC Notes: Apologies for being slow in my rp replies! |
Zephyr was too focused on listening and feeling the lyrics that he realized a bit late it has already ended. The final note lingered in the room just as he noticed it was followed by a moment of silence. More than that, he’s been found! It was at that moment he looked up just as she turned toward the door. Their eyes then met and for a hot minute, he chastised himself that he should have walked away earlier. He didn’t mean to intrude.
Her question had him smiling sheepishly, unable to lie when the glaring truth was staring right at her. “Yes, I was leaving after practicing with my tin whistle when I heard someone singing and recognized the song.” Besides he couldn’t really walk away once he heard it. “You have a beautiful voice, Reyna.” He meant his words, it was not an attempt to make her feel better, he was just telling the truth. “Remember, I told you before I would like to hear you sing someday.” A chuckle escaped his lips for what he was about to say… “Guess I just got my wish.”
His gaze went to the piano. “Though I have to admit, what I hear was more than a song. It sounded important.” He couldn’t directly say, he felt her heart and sensed her pain from the emotions while she’s singing the lyrics. He didn’t mention her grandfather nor did he ask if she’s been crying. If she wanted to tell him, she would and if not, it’s okay too. “I finally got to hear you sing.” It’s not to distract her from how she feels, he was indirectly telling her not every conversation had to stay in the sadness. If she wanted to talk, he would listen. If she wanted to move on, he would meet her there too.
Calming Presence | The Muggle Condition
Sta: 7 | Eva: 8 | Str: 7 | Wis: 5 | Arc: 8 | Accu: 5
Sta: 7 | Eva: 8 | Str: 7 | Wis: 5 | Arc: 8 | Accu: 5