[Center][img]https://i.imgur.com/FLsHDXA.png[/img][hr][hr][b][colour=7ea7d8]Event:[/colour][/b] Spratz Sisters [b]|[/b] [b][colour=7ea7d8]Location:[/colour][/b] Leaky Ladle, Ersand'Enise [b]|[/b] [b][colour=7ea7d8]Starring:[/colour][/b] Ayla, Maura [@Ti], Dorothea [@Jasbraq], Yuliya [@Suicharte][hr][hr][/center]

It is during the closed hours of the Leaky Ladle as Ayla and Maura finished up some volunteer hours. Whilst the girls have met up a few times, this is going to be the official formation of the little musical group they are putting together. The other two should be arriving shortly as they start to decide on a name, songs, and the theme. 

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Maura took a hold of the Hang-drum as she began to start playing to set the mood. The instrument sat between her legs as she began to run her hand upon it, tapping with careful precision strikes with a tempo. It rang out with bell-like chimes, accompanied by clapping to give a whole body feeling to the music.

Ayla waved, greeted the other two when they came to the door, supporting to them to settle in and set up as Maura continued her practice. When they eventually settle, it is time for the big announcement. [colour=009fff]“Tonight, we shall form a music group to rival the Soul Sistas themselves!”[/colour]

Yuliya had walked in a little bit before Dory, enjoying the drums as she walked in and giving a nod to the two. She took her seat in this rather quaint tavern, a place she was not entirely unfamiliar with, but was still foreign enough to give her some enjoyment. She pulled out the cello she’d bought, the finest one she could get her hands on, with her instruments remaining at home. There was a brief test to make sure it was tuned at her dorm room, but it would more than suit the activities that they’d get up to. [colour=pink]“Rival? We prettier. If we play better, we better!”[/colour] she smugly laughed, standing to take proper position and remembering the days of her childhood where she’d practise every day. It hadn’t been nearly 2 months now, but it felt so long ago she was last there.

Dory was a bit later than expected, having the shamisen she got from the Soul Sistas’s concert. The idea of forming a band was rather exciting, but she was still surprised that Ayla invited her, considering her lack of musical skill. [colour=b08cc9]“Do you think we can beat them when it comes down to music?”[/colour] The girl fidgeted as she looked at the confident looks of the others. [colour=b08cc9]“Well, whatever it is, I will do my best!”[/colour]

Maura finished off her playing as the others arrived and smiled toward them. She saw Dory’s lack of confidence, smirking mischievously. [colour=C0C0C0]“That is okay, we only invited you because you are pretty~”[/colour], as she couldn’t resist the tease. She turned to Yuliya as well, giving a light blush from receiving such a similar compliment from someone as pretty as her, [colour=C0C0C0]“We expect we will find out soon enough if we are prettier than them.”[/colour]

Ayla couldn’t resist a friendly giggle as well, [colour=009fff]“Don’t mind them, we want you to join us as you are my friend. We are here to have fun and share joy through music. Though if things are too bad, we do have a sonic mage.”[/colour] She winked as she moved behind Dory as she gestured to her to hold upon the Shamisen. [colour=009fff]“Have you been practising like we have discussed? You should play something for us.”[/colour]

Dory nodded weakly upon hearing the question. [colour=b08cc9]“I have… Although I am not quite sure that I’ve gotten a hang of this Nikanese instrument…”[/colour] The girl started to put her hands on the strings and tried her hardest to play a couple basic melodies… to mixed results. 

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Maura clapped her hands as she whooped in encouragement toward Dory, watching the Feskan girl go. Sure, there were some errors, but she had clearly been practising and making good progress. [colour=C0C0C0]“Tried to get Ayla to convince you to play the Hurdy-Gurdy, great for dancing through a Beerhall with.”[/colour]

Ayla raised an eyebrow toward Maura, [colour=009fff] “Shush, she wanted to play the won she won.”[/colour] as she placed a little over her lips as the other girl rolled her eyes at the gesture.

 [colour=C0C0C0]“We are excited about the Cello. It looks bigger than you, Yuliya!”[/colour]

She smirked. There was definitely a difference of ability within the group, but after hearing Maura and watching Dory play, she was fairly confident in their ability. She herself knew she’d at least be decent. She’d had some practice with most instruments that could be found on Callanast, but the string instruments of the twin continents were always her favourite. Likewise, she thought of the many fond memories of her mother watching her play, giving her advice, interrupting the tutor. Back when she was a girl with nairy a care in the world. 

Truth be told, though, it had been a while since she last played. Maybe a couple of years or so now. But she had briefly practised in her room, and it was like riding a bike again. Turning to acknowledge Maura, she stood up, holding it by the stem and speaking softly before playing. [colour=pink]“I’m excite too. I miss playing this.”[/colour] And so she played. She was quite good, but the lack of practice was evident as sometimes she felt out of key, or missed a string barely with the bow. But with how calm and confident she looked while playing, only a trained musician would be able to tell that she didn’t mean to do those things. After she finished her little solo, she cursed herself out in a language none of them could really comprehend, frustrated with the little mistakes that added up to a failure in her mind. 

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Ayla watched upon Yuliya as she played, the way she somehow brought brutality to music and played so aggressively was just so raw yet there was something sophisticated about it, as trying to convey it in such an elegant manner. [colour=009fff]“That is just… wow…”[/colour], she moved over as she looked closer at the bow as the horse hair was split and shredded.

 [colour=C0C0C0]“We are going to be [i]Chulo[/i]!”[/colour], she clapped excitedly. She looked at the girls before her, definitely going to be a group worthy of song and music, [colour=C0C0C0]“Once we practise together, we would be great.”[/colour]. Ayla nodded in agreement, [colour=009fff]“That does leave one very important question, what should we name ourselves?”[/colour]

Dory thought to herself before realising something. [colour=b08cc9]“Those girls from Rettan had a band, didn’t they? They called themselves Soul Sisters if I remember correctly.  Maybe we could do something similar.”[/colour] In deep thought the girl could not find a good name herself. 

Maura put her hand to her mouth as she smirked mischievously behind it and attempted to suppress her giggle, [colour=C0C0C0]“If they were Feskan, they should have been called the Spratz Sisters.”[/colour]

The Feskan squinted her eyes towards the obvious joke, clapping her hands together and showing a warm smile. [colour=b08cc9]”Oh, what a great name! It rolls off the tongue perfectly. Way to go, Maura!”[/colour]

Yuli thought about it for a minute. It could work. I mean, they could have gone a direction to differentiate each other from the other band, but it was catchy and the others seemed to like it, so eh, why not? She nodded in approval and spoke [colour=pink]“Is it because we’re so sweet?[/colour]

Ayla giggled at the suggestion, Spratz is addictive and for good reason, with a well-earned reputation. [colour=009fff]“Looked there are three votes, and now four for that suggestion.”[/colour] She pulled the other three together to give them a group hug. [colour=009fff]“Remember to come here every week for group practice. When we perform live, it will be a blast!”[/colour]

Maura’s mouth dropped open at how it was adopted, and [i]how quickly[/i]. She didn’t have the heart to say she was joking now. Besides, there were far worse names. It was simply nice to be with friends. [colour=C0C0C0]“We’ll be Bach.”[/colour]

The jam session ended with a final note from Ayla.

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