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Post by Doctor Nanjo M.D. on Sept 22, 2023 13:03:16 GMT
[Chapter 2 - Requested by Rosemary]
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Post by Collin1002 on Sept 22, 2023 23:04:04 GMT
By the lake front, Rosemary had procured herself a stool and an electric guitar which she had purchased using points. She was gazing out into the lake, the only sound being the waves calmly lapping against the shore... until she strum the chord and began to sing.
"Mama, just killed a man..."
Unlike her previous performance, which was rather... high-octane and energetic, this was far more calm -- at least for the beginning stages of the song. Still, though, as she calmly sang the opening her verse, her voice was actually quite melodic and pleasant to listen to.
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Post by Panda on Sept 22, 2023 23:37:04 GMT
"How fitting. When's the next trial?" Rebecca rudely spoke up. Apparently she'd been walking by, and had decided to stop and bother Rosemary, having nothing better to do.
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Post by Collin1002 on Sept 24, 2023 4:36:24 GMT
Rosemary held a finger up, dismissing Rebecca for a moment... before sighing and shaking her head.
"Man, I was just starting the song, too..."
She pouted a little, but quickly shook it off and smiled at Rebecca.
"Somethin' you need, Becs? If you wanna listen to me sing, you're more then welcome to. I know, kind of a weird choice 'cause of the shitty situation we're in, but meh. I like the song."
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Post by Panda on Sept 24, 2023 10:04:56 GMT
"You didn't think that maybe two guitar-players was already too many?" Rebecca replied, gesturing with her hands and smirking. "The audience will think you're just copying the others, and the three of you will lose some of your uniqueness."
Despite saying this, she did find a nice rock to sit down on nearby.
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Post by Collin1002 on Sept 24, 2023 16:05:56 GMT
"Maybe they will, maybe they won't. I could give less than two shits what they think. I'd rather be myself than conform to what people want me to be. If that means I'm similar to others, then oh well. Their problem, not mine."
Rosemary crossed her legs, pursing her lips in thought.
"Besides, I don't exactly see an opportunity to use some of my other skills, so... playing music is what I'll do best here, I feel."
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Post by Panda on Sept 24, 2023 16:19:59 GMT
"Be my guest, lose those points... is what I would say, if the audience didn't seem to love you regardless," Rebecca said bitterly.
She sighed, then tried to change the topic. "Other skills? And here I thought you were just some goth. I've been keeping tabs on everyone here - scouting out the competition, as it were - and you're the one I know least about."
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Post by Collin1002 on Sept 25, 2023 22:56:58 GMT
"Hey, honesty is the best policy, innit?" Rosemary replied, looking at a nearby camera and giving it a thumbs up before bringing her gaze back to Rebecca.
"Ooh, really? Part of me is tempted to not spill the beans so as to keep the mysterious aura... but I won't dangle it in front of ya. My other talent is acting. Or, well, least I think I'm pretty good at it. Whole reason I joined this bloody show was to hopefully get my name out there and get some people to notice me. Well, I guess I was sorta successful in doing that, heheh..." she half-heartedly laughed.
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Post by Panda on Sept 25, 2023 23:30:13 GMT
"You're an actor?" Rebecca looked Rosemary up and down. "I assume you typically get typecasted into some very specific roles?"
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Post by Collin1002 on Oct 13, 2023 22:12:58 GMT
(Not me forgetting to reply to this for like 3 weeks oops)
"I am. Granted, I haven't really had many big roles to my name since my parents, uh... yeah."
Rosemary shrugged.
"But hey, I do have a few roles to my name besides being an extra. My biggest role was Sally in a remake of the first Texas Chainsaw Massacre. I think I kicked fuckin' ass in that role."
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Post by Panda on Oct 13, 2023 22:33:14 GMT
"Blegh. Horror. I suppose that fits your brand, though," Rebecca said, pulling a face.
"But please, don't hold back on my account. What was that about your parents?"
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Post by Collin1002 on Oct 13, 2023 22:43:50 GMT
"Hey, I've also done some action stuff too. Stunt work and martial arts is fun."
At Rebecca's prodding, Rosemary huffed and crossed her arms.
"They, uh, died in a fire when I was still a kid. There was a fire on the set of the show I played their son on--" she began, before pausing and clearing her throat. "Erm, I mean, their child. 'Cause, y'know, I'm their child in real life too. A-Anyway, I wasn't on set that day, so I guess I lucked out, huh?"
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Post by Panda on Oct 13, 2023 23:02:04 GMT
Rebecca nodded, not particularly fazed by the topic. "So they were actors too, then. I suppose that's how you got into the industry." She paused, then added, "My condolences," almost as an afterthought.
"Still, a strange occurrence..." she continued contemplatively. "Was there anything unusual about that fire? Or was it really just a freak accident?"
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Post by Collin1002 on Oct 16, 2023 21:13:59 GMT
"Yeah, they were. I started on their show, got a few good roles, and then... yeah."
Rosemary sighed, and in response to Rebecca's query, she shrugged.
"Fuck if I know. They suspected arson, but didn't find any evidence to support it. Some wackos even accused me of doin' it, despite the fact I was eleven years old at the time and not even in the same fuckin' country."
She rolled her shoulders.
"Still miss 'em, obviously, but I try not to dwell on it. Best to not let grief destroy you, yeah?"
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Post by Panda on Oct 16, 2023 22:08:30 GMT
"Yeah, some people are like that. Still... we've got a PI right here on this show with us. Haven't you ever wondered who was responsible? I know, if it was me, I'd have tracked down the arsonist, if there was one. Get some closure. Then again..." She paused, smirking. "Some say I don't have the best of personalities, so maybe my stance on this isn't worth much. You do strike me as one of those soft-hearted, forgiving types."
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Post by Collin1002 on Oct 16, 2023 22:42:19 GMT
"'Course I've wondered. Back when it first happened, I'd lie awake at night, wonderin' just who could do such a thing. But hey, maybe it rrally was a freak accident. And even if it wasn't... well, like I said, I try not to dwell on shit. If I let past failures drag me down, I'd be a fuckin' wreck."
Rosemary crossed her arms.
"If we do get out of this shithole, I could maybe hire on Raph, if she'd be willing. Not a bad idea, actually. Thanks for the suggestion."
At Rebecca's next words, however, she snorted.
"Hah! Believe me, mate, I'm not that much of a softie. If it really was arson and I found the culprit... well, let's just say I'd have more than just a few choice words for 'em. 'Course, I wouldn't kill them, obviously. I'm not a fuckin' psycho. But I'd prooobably beat the shit out of 'em. Even if it wasn't personal, a dozen people died in that fire. Other people besides me lost family, too."
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Post by Panda on Oct 16, 2023 23:08:12 GMT
Rebecca's grin broadened. "Now that's more like it! They can't be allowed to just get away with it. Twelve people? That was quite the tragedy. Of course, as you say, accidents do happen. History is full of them."
She paused again, considering something. "But you didn't let that stop you, huh. A tragedy on set, people talking shit about you, and you still continued on as an actor. Good for you. You seem to have the right approach to life."
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