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.o4. Text (Backdated to day after Prom)

A Chiyo laid herself to sleep the night after prom, she expected that the world she would wake up to would be glorious and a dream-like fantasy where beautiful plants and flowers would blossom out of nowhere and the air would be decorated with bubbles and sparkles.

The reality she woke up to was a far cry from that.

The first indication of her expectations being betrayed came from the unwelcome greeting of an overwhelming exhaustion in her mind and body. That was strange. Though she stayed out a little later than usual for prom, Chiyo certainly made sure that she would have enough rest when she retired. Second was the unbearable aches in her legs when she readjusted herself in bed. This was also strange. She couldn't imagine why they would be aching as they did. And lastly, the strangest and horrifying of them all, as she tried to groan in pain, she found she had no voice. Not a single utterance of sound could be produced from her vocal cords.

Why? Why was this happening to her? She suddenly took in a sharp intake of breath, brows crinkling in fear of what she believed had happened to her.

I'm cursed, aren't I? I'm really cursed. Her hand automatically went up to her throat and the panic began to set in. Her eyes immediately landed upon the intricate tin of candies sitting on her bedside table.

It's because I've indulged in too much of the magical, isn't it? And now this is the price that I have to pay. After all, all magic comes with a price, and this must be the price.

Chiyo found that she had wanted to say something - a natural instinct for anyone - but when no voice would meet her demands, her heart sunk further into a spiral downwards into despair. Seth hadn't said anything about this at the hospital, she recalled. He only mentioned that she'd feel good, and not as horrible as this once the magical effects wore away. Before she knew it, she had begun hyperventilating. And soon she would be sobbing.

No, I don't want this. I can't deal with this. Is it too much to ask for to be carefree? To live so happily without worries? I just wanted to be happy. WHY CAN'T I BE HAPPY?

A crinkle resounded in the air. Candy. She needed more candy. Her fingers shook as she unraveled another ominously gleaming drop of yellow. In the back of her mind, it made no sense. These candies caused her her current suffering, but she just still wanted more. And at this point, she knew that they would be the only source of bringing back her happiness and fantasy-like world.

If it's... if it's just this much, then maybe I can deal with it. Teacher Caim is mute and he's fine. A-And the pain.... w... well, I've always had to deal with pain for years before Smash came into my life. I'll be fine. I just need this candy.

She threw in that piece of candy into her mouth so fast, it looked as if she had been hungry for years. She was so impatient with it, she practically chomped down on it, breaking it into bits with her teeth to swallow it so that it could get into her system faster. And then... the agonizing wait. She sunk down into her bed, gripping her sheets, and finally... relaxed. An eerie grin grew on her face and an even eerier soundless giggle vibrated in her chest. The pricey magic had begun taking its effects and melted away her stress and replaced this dreary world with her world of glitter.

Oh, if only she had been more logical, more reasonable, she would have realized she was simply hungover and sore from dancing and running around in low heels and a big poofy dress all night long. Though, she was indeed lightly cursed with a loss of speech from a drunken dark mage.

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Hello, everyone~ How are you today? Prom was lovely, wasn't it? I had an amazing time with everyone, getting to know them and dance with them. Thank you for all the fun. I'll never forget it.

Though, now... it seems that I can't speak? I don't recall doing anything to damage my voice, so I'm feeling a bit lost on what to do. But! On a random note, I do feel a bit more like Ariel~ She also lost her voice when she became human. Maybe it was just something meant to happen? She did eventually get her voice back, but only after defeating the white haired, purple and black octopus witch, Ursula. That probably wouldn't happen here with me, but it's still an interesting thing to think about.

In any case, I just wanted to let people know that. Oh! And don't worry too much about me, too. I'll be fine. It'll take time to get used to, but I'll be okay. Also, I'll be carrying a notebook and pencil to use to communicate with, so please don't misunderstand me when I write my words down instead of speak them. :)

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You lost that beautiful voice of yours? Oh what a shame, that's awful to hear! Or, you know, read.

You weren't singing in your sleep or anything, were you?

Lost your voice, eh? Might well be laryngitis or something of the sort. Were you outside much during Prom? You might want to try a cup of hot, black tea with honey and lemon.

[Oh Jon. Hot tea does not solve everything.]

Not so much. I tried not to stay out by myself for longer than necessary. In fact, I went straight back to my room to rest.

A cup of tea does sound really nice, though. I'll have to try that! Thanks for the suggestion.

Edited (whoops. icon again) 2013-06-16 03:08 (UTC)

[Hmm... that was certainly something to consider. Had Chiyo been singing in her sleep? She would never know as she was always alone while sleeping. Maybe she'd have to try and record herself one day.... should she ever get her voice back.]

I'm not sure? I could have been. Does singing in your sleep render you speechless during the day?

Odd. Well, I hope you feel better soon, then.

If there's anything you need, you've only to ask.

Thanks! I hope so, too.

Oh! Do you happen to have any painkillers? I kind of have a headache and my legs hurt a bit. Or can you only get those from the hospital?

I can get you some. I don't tend to keep any on hand, but they are a simple enough thing to pick up, even here on campus.

Shall I bring them to your dorm?

Oh would you? That'd be so great and lovely. I'd really appreciate that. Do you know where my room is? It's BW-15.

Thanks again!

You're welcome - I'll see you in about ten to fifteen minutes.

[And so he does, knocking gently on her door almost exactly 15 minutes later.]

[Surprised at the knock, Chiyo quickly went to open the door.

Wow! You came in exactly 15 minutes! is what she would've said if she could have. She did try though, but was promptly reminded of her muteness when nothing came out of her throat except for air. ]

.....

[Chiyo stood there momentarily, mouth slightly opened and blanked out, before finally putting on an awkward smile and motioning for him to come on in. She'd offer him a seat on the bed opposite to hers and write down her thanks and previous unsaid words for him to read.]

How strange... Like Ariel, you think? You didn't make a bargain with any octopus witches, did you?

This doesn't seem like the time or place for facetious remarks. I'm sorry your voice is missing- Cress will definitely miss it. You say not to worry, but I can't help but wonder if you should see the doctor if this continues.

[Jon entered the room with a nod of gratitude.]

Here are the pills - just asprin, but if it's only a little headache and fatigue, they ought to do the trick. I also.. ah.. picked you up something else.

[He must have been a mind reader - In his hand was a small pad and a little pen. Cheap, but decorative.]

I thought you may need something portable and easy to use, should this continue for more than the day.

Not that I can think of...? Though I do think I had a dream similar to it! And that's okay. I'll miss it, too, since it was so nice being able to talk to everyone, but at least there's still many other ways to communicate!

But... yes. I suppose going to the doctor would be a good idea. I'll give it a week and see what happens. Hopefully it won't be anything serious!

You seem so optimistic about this. It's refreshing, and oddly consoling, in a way. It might even be fun trying to get messages across without words. There is a lot that can be said without anything having been said, I think.

I should hope not. Though, question: Do you feel sick at all? Are you coughing or does your throat feel sore? It seems strange that your voice would disappear without a trace.

...Ariel? I am unfamiliar with this person.

Well, it'd probably make your voice very tired and sore, I imagine. If it doesn't hurt at all maybe there's something else at work here...

[Chiyo stood there for a moment, blinking at the adorable notepad being given to her, and broke out into a full-blown smile. She was about to 'speak' again, but managed to stop herself when she opened her mouth. With a quick, but fairly polite enough nod/bow of the head, she gratefully received the items and notepad and excitedly wrote in it.]

Thank you so much, Jon! I'm so happy! I really like it.

[If she weren't mute, she'd be humming rather gleefully right about now.]

Something else...? Like what?

Surprisingly, I don't feel sick at all! I would've thought it was because my body couldn't keep up with all the things I've been doing at Smash. The new environment and experiences can be a bit stressful, so maybe this is the aftermath...? I don't really know. It's really unusual, isn't it? Somehow, I feel like I had a dream where I had a spell casted on me like Ariel did. But that can't be possible, can it? I don't recall making any strange bargains with magical people.

Oh! Ariel is from a fairy tale about a mermaid princess! She fell in love with a human and made a bargain with an octopus witch to help her become a human (basically to gain legs) in exchange for her beautiful voice. You see, Ariel was admired all throughout Atlantica (the underwater kingdom) for her voice. She always sang wonderfully and had such a lovely personality, always curious to learn and very kind. Um, if you'd like, I could show you the book where you can read about her story in the library! There are actually various versions of the tale, but I kind of like the Disney version best. Though, the original tale by Hans Christian Andersen is also lovely, too, but I do find the ending to be quite sad. The story is called "The Little Mermaid" if you'd like to check it out on your own.

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I'm glad you do. I've never been without voice though I can imagine it would be a trying time. If there's anything I can do, you've only to let me know, alright?

I wasn't aware your body was under such stress... Though it makes perfect sense. In any case, perhaps you should take it easy for a while? Don't expose yourself to stressful situations if you can help it, and don't try too hard to speak if you feel you cannot.

Even more intriguing is that dream of yours. This place has been so strange that Cress is beginning to lose any skepticism on the matter of dreams having such power here. Dreams are more powerful experiences than most people take for granted. Nonetheless, I have faith you will find your voice again.

She nodded her head enthusiastically before giving him an appreciative hug. It was obvious that she would always let Jon know if she was having problems or not.... well, at least non-drug related ones.

He returned the hug gently. She certainly seemed alert and she didn't show any signs of illness at all, so, he wasn't worried over catching anything. Strange that her voice would disappear, then. Still, it was what it was.

"Hopefully this resolves itself sooner rather than later. Still, could be worse - could be during classes, eh? That would have been a little harder to deal with."

Aliens.

[PAUSE FOR DRAMA.]

Or Ghosts. Or both! There are many many strange creatures living here, after all.

Thank you, Cress. I'll keep my hopes up, but even if it doesn't come back, I won't let it get to me. But yes, dreams certainly can provide great insight to things, can't they? I've always liked to interpret them and read into their meanings. Though, as for the one I had... I can't remember it all too clearly. I mainly recall a figure of black, purple, and white, and I suppose that symbolizes Ursula? So... maybe the causes stem from magic? Do you think?

[Pulling away slightly, she looked up at Jon and nodded knowingly, agreeing with what he said. It would have definitely been harder to deal with if her voice had suddenly disappeared during classes. What if a teacher had asked her a question? She couldn't imagine what she would have done in that situation, or how the teacher would have reacted to her sudden muteness.]

What will you do now, Jon?

[Because she totally would not mind doing something with one of her favorite people. She also totally wouldn't mind being alone in her room to rest, either.]

Ehh? Really? Are there really ghosts and aliens here? On campus? I never knew! They would actually come and steal your voice away?

I've no immediate plans. Did you want to do something together?

[He didn't have any plans and he could think of many worse ways to spend the morning than doing something with his good friend Chiyo.]

Though, if you've need of rest, that's entirely understandable. You mentioned your legs were sore so I shouldn't imagine you'll wish to walk too far.

Dream symbolism has been a topic of fascination for Cress, too! Let's see... It certainly does sound like Ursula's color scheme. However, despite my earlier claim to dreams having power, somehow, I have doubts that seeing Ursula in a dream has enough to drain your voice away in the waking world.

Colors do hold subconscious meanings for people. What are your personal associations with black, purple, and white?

Yes, if you're not careful they might steal your good looks away too, oh ho ho ho~

[He thinks he is hilarious.]

Nothing else is sore? Nothing else feels strange?

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[She gave a very minimal shake of the head.]

Not that I can think of. Resting sounds like a great idea, so I think I'll settle for doing that. Thank you for visiting me, Jon. You're welcomed to stay, but I worry you might get bored in doing so? Maybe I'll come find you again when I'm feeling better.

[Chiyo certainly felt that she recalled seeing something of that color scheme last night at prom, but... couldn't pinpoint who or what that might be. Some of her memories from last night were fuzzy so she had a difficult time remembering all the details.]

Um, I... I'm not too sure. I do feel like I might have met someone with that color scheme... or I could just be mistaken about it. Surely there are several people with white hair like Ursula's...?

[The comment on "good looks" made Chiyo pause and blush a bit, but she chose not to comment on it.]

Strange? Um, not in particular? I do have a bit of a headache and muscle pains... but that would be all. Is that bad?

Alright, I'll head off then and let you get a nap in or somesuch. How about, if you're feeling up to it later on, we meet in the cafeteria for some dinner? Sound good?

Undoubtedly. Well, whatever the cause, Cress hopes you find your solution. If I find anything or anyone that harks back to our conversation, I will be sure to investigate.

Thank you very much! I'll be sure to let you know if something new happens, too!

Okay! Sounds great! I'll be seeing you later then! I'm going to rest up as best I can! She walked him to the door and bade him farewell rather cheerfully.

Mmm, no, certainly not as bad as it could be.

[He smiles pleasantly.]

Might be a side effect of you-know-what.

[Those sweet things he knows you like to eat that he provides that costs money you know those things wink wink.]

"Alright. I'll see you then. Rest up and feel better." he said kindly as he stepped out of the door and started down the hall. She seemed to be getting over her shyness at quite a fast pace!

I...see. Such things are irrelevant.

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