Voice | un: juzahyodo

[sneaksweet]

Name: Juza Hyodo
Date: 5/14
Format: Voice

Hey. Name's Juza Hyodo. Thanks to the guys in the council that managed to get theater unbanned, I 'preciate that a lot. I was an actor back home 'nd now I can do that here too. [Without committing theater crimes.]

This is a general ask for help. We need a script writer 'nd somebody who can create costumes. 'm okay with a needle 'n thread. Can't help much with writin'.

[Too far out of his wheelhouse.

He's not sure what else to say so he'll end it there.]

Thanks for listening.

[ooc: Fourth walls welcome!]

Comments

[glitzandglamour]

[It's not a year without theater if you break the law. And do community service for it. Juza's got the right idea...]

Yes. Opera is essentially that... And it was one of the only ways we could try to "get around" the ban, since singing was allowed! It was the act of performing a storyline that wasn't.

Surely you think you could muster up a singing voice, darling. You've a nice voice! And with all other facets of theater... It's not so different, when you think about it. Personally, I prefer musicals to opera, though. More chance for dialogue, with numbers dispersed throughout!

[sneaksweet]

... I can sing.

[He does have the best voice in Autumn troupe, even if he rarely uses it outside of karaoke competitions. That doesn't mean he's ever really tried to act and sing at the same time, which seems like a challenge.]

Never been in a musical or an opera, I'm willin' to try anything.

[glitzandglamour]

Oooh... I like your determination!

[His voice is fond, on that note. Not mocking, even though he laughs.]

Well. With these new opportunities set out before us... Perhaps I'll get a chance to hear your voice in song. With a fiery confidence like that, I believe you one-hundred percent!

That aside. Are you disappointed about the caveat at all, to legalizing theater? That you're prohibited from using magic... and that we have to get approval from the City Guard. What are your thoughts?

[sneaksweet]

Fiery...

[It's very clear he doesn't think of himself that way. As far as he's concerned he's just saying it the way he sees it.]

Uh... I don't have magic, so that part ain't a problem. It's been outlawed for a while, so it kinda makes sense why they want to be aware of any performances goin' on. 'm interested in seeing plays with magic, but maybe they'll let that happen after they haven't had any problems for a couple've months.

[glitzandglamour]

Of course. I can see it being a non-issue for someone without any magical properties... Well! I'm hopeful for the same. Since I'm a Puca, there are a number of talents I could bust out that could be a real interesting addition to my act.

[And here, Mettaton imitates Juza's voice down to a T. He takes on a more sober, clipped quality. But he doesn't know Juza's personality perfectly, so there's something not quite right about its cadence... But the sound of it is perfect:] Nothin' I couldn't achieve before, but it's a neat gimmick. It's vocal mimicry.

[He's talking for himself, intentionally, but in Juza's voice. He resumes speaking in his velvety tone.]

I'm a robot... So it's not like I couldn't do that before. But it's even better now! What do you think? Worth getting magic legalized, right??

[sneaksweet]

[Hold on, he'll respond, but it's still alarming to hear his voice from somebody else. Especially because this is the first time he's heard somebody do it.]

Weird. [He wonders if one of his dorm mates back home could also manage to do the same thing.]

That's really magic? [He was thinking of like healing and shielding and that kind of thing being magic.]

[glitzandglamour]

Oh yes!! I'm a Puca! Puca... excel at impersonation. We can shapeshift and imitate voices! A complimentary talent to my preexisting capabilities... Given that I've always been able to perform sound processing.

[He has no idea that it falls outside of Juza's realm of expectations for magic, but he couldn't blame him if he knew. Magic in itself is a specific thing where he's from. To hear that people here could use it to teleport, conjure items, and change shape struck him as fantastical.]

It's the kind of magic some Monsters inherently possess. For example, Fae can create illusions.

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Got it.

[As far as Juza's aware magic is just slight of hand and redirecting attention back home. Actual magic is a lot to deal with.]

Shapeshiftin' and illusions... I'd wanna see that on stage some time. Special effects can be a pain to when you don't have the supplies for 'em.

[glitzandglamour]

Right? [Mettaton sounds truly put out about that.] Special effects and post production both make a huge difference. Going without... Well. It's proving to be a chore. Alas.

But have faith, darling. Magic will be our next great step! And when I think about it... the magic found performed by Witches in Aefenglom might be an incredible asset to any show. They can even enchant clothes! I doubt we'll be without the usual fare forever, and then some.