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[mellifluently.livejournal.com]

[There's singing audible as the mirror becomes active, although it only shows leaves for a moment as the vine seems to hide behind a tree branch. It moves out into the open slowly, showing Mahalia stood in a small clearing.

She's the one singing, although there's no human words to the song, only sounds. A birdsong, something that might seem quite strange coming from a young girl's throat. The meaning is still clear in the notes and the tone - something of a lullaby, a song meant to sooth and comfort, and it will invoke those feelings a little in anyone listening. Remind them of warm, safe places, home.

It's a familiar song to her, and she's singing it to try and comfort herself, but it isn't really working. She's already crying, and has to stop singing every now and then as her tears disrupt her voice, but always continues again after a moment, determined to finish.]

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[aunomdedieu.livejournal.com]

[ The song is calming, relaxing, and something in it brings back Caprica's memories of being with her sister Sixes — with all her sibling Cylons — before there was war and death and pain. For a moment something in her aches a little, and then it's like there's something tense in her that breaks and she relaxes again. Now more than anything she's curious about this girl, but she doesn't dare interrupt her singing — doesn't want to — so she waits until she's done before speaking up, her tone soft out of respect for the singer and because she can sense she's upset. ]

That's beautiful. How did you learn it?

[mellifluently.livejournal.com]

[She tucks into herself a little as she finishes, deep in thought, and startles as she hears Caprica's voice. It takes her a moment to pinpoint where the mirror is, scrubbing tears off her cheeks quickly as she approaches.]

I'm sorry, I didn't realise the vine... [She'd intended to keep her tears private, but the damage was done, and she was too well-mannered to not answer.]

My godfather taught me. That song is one of his favourites.

[Or at least the one he sang to her the most, the one that reminded her of him the most.]

[aunomdedieu.livejournal.com]

It's all right. [ Caprica smiles just a little, in a manner that tries to pass for reassuring, and shakes her head. ] I've found the Vine doesn't exactly ask first most of the time.

I've never heard anyone sing like that before.

[mellifluently.livejournal.com]

[She nods, mentally making a note to keep an eye on the vine in future.]

He's birdsouled, my godfather. It's taken me a long time to learn, and I only know a little, really.

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[hokagoyuritime.livejournal.com]

[as if summoned by the music, Mugi flicks on the video and listens, entranced. She has a serene smile on her face as she listens]

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[mellifluently.livejournal.com]

[Unaware of the mirror, Mahalia continues singing. She only notices once she's finished the song, and is quick to scrub her tears off her cheeks before she comes to see if anyone's watching.]

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[hokagoyuritime.livejournal.com]

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That was beautiful.

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[mellifluently.livejournal.com]

Thank you. [She manages a shaky smile.] I didn't really mean for anyone to hear, but I'm glad you liked it.

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[hokagoyuritime.livejournal.com]

Oh! I'm very sorry for intruding, then!

It was lovely, though.

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[mellifluently.livejournal.com]

It was the vine, not you. I didn't know it would do things on its own like this.

[She dips her head slightly.] Thank you. I've been practising a long time.

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[hokagoyuritime.livejournal.com]

The vine really is tricky like that, isn't it?

[a warm smile]

It shows. Is that a special kind of singing technique? I've never heard anything like it!

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[k0kka.livejournal.com]

He taught you real good, babydoll.

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[mellifluently.livejournal.com]

[She really hadn't meant for anyone to see her crying, and has managed to mostly stop before she comes to the mirror, but what Paderau says really just sets her going again.]

Thank you. [She tucks her head down, pressing her hands into her eyes.] I miss him.

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[k0kka.livejournal.com]

... I'm gonna be there in like five seconds, hon.

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[mellifluently.livejournal.com]

I didn't-- [She shakes her head.] I didn't mean to disturb anyone.

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[k0kka.livejournal.com]

Hush, Mahalia.

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[Paderau isn't listening, has already left, so Mahalia just tucks down into herself, berating herself for her tears, trying again to fight them back.]

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[k0kka.livejournal.com]

Said you could come find me, baby.

[falterderleere.livejournal.com]

[Grell finds the song beautiful, and it reminds her of faint images. Fire, the sun, laughter, someone's embrace at the end of a day. So distant, so unattainable for so long, and for some reason she longs for it more than she ever has. When it ends, then she speaks.]

Do you wish company?

[mellifluently.livejournal.com]

Ah, I... [She doesn't say no. She's desperately lonely, missing her home, but she hadn't meant for anyone to see her.]

I didn't realise the vine would do things without our asking.

[falterderleere.livejournal.com]

It's got a mind of its own, I'm afraid.

[mellifluently.livejournal.com]

[She nods.]

You heard the song?

[falterderleere.livejournal.com]

Yes. It was beyond lovely, even if you did not intend anyone to hear.

[mellifluently.livejournal.com]

I'm glad people liked it. Maybe I should sing more often. I don't think it easy for anyone, being here.

[falterderleere.livejournal.com]

You should, people would love to hear it.

No, not easy, but also for some easier.