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Post by Juliette Croft on Oct 9, 2008 8:24:23 GMT -5
Juliette Croft pushed the door open, then boldly stepped out onto the rooftop. She then glanced all around her, taking in all her surroundings. The signs left behind from the fire are obvious, and the once beautifully-carved horse statues, now broken and crumbling. She took a deep breath, then carefully walked around.
She remembered her grandmother telling her about the rooftop. 'And out on the roof, that is where Christine and Raoul proclaimed their love to each other. Such a nice romantic place, even in the midst of winter.' Juliette smiled, hearing her voice in her head. She then walked over to the edge of the rooftop and looked down. She started to think about Christine and Raoul, their love for each other. Juliette glanced up at the sky, her smile gone. Tears were forming in her eyes. It makes me sad that people like Christine...and even Rosalind, who lost everything, can still be open to love.... while I, who have lost nothing, am not , she thought to herself, as the first tear slid down her cheek.
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Post by Joseph Ferras on Oct 9, 2008 15:46:02 GMT -5
((I hope this is okay me joining))
Joseph was in a hidden corner on the roof, it has a major advantage that no-one could see him, however he could only see the street below him and due to the angle of which he was sitting he was unaware that he was not alone.
Pulling his guitar onto his lap he strummed a few chords and ultimatly started to improvise a song.
"Enchantress,
Encaptures the whole nation
More beautiful than creation
Enchantress
With a wave of the hand
She makes my heart cease to beat
With the shake of her hair
I can fall to my feet
Such a beautiful girl
with a beautiful name
how can i hide myself
In this infinate game?
Enchantress,
Encaptures the whole nation
More beautiful than creation
Enchantress"
Joseph loved singing, it was his secret passion. His father was out on a trip for once, his mother was getting better for now and his siblings, they had gone to a cousins house out in the country, so Jospeh was alone, not that he minded it was rather a relief to be free of so many of his responcibility. He smiled, feeling relaxed for once
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Post by Juliette Croft on Oct 12, 2008 12:12:40 GMT -5
((It's fine, I don't mind))
Juliette wiped the tears from her eyes, looking down at the street below. She never fell in love before, she has no idea what it feels like to be in love. A cool breeze blew through her hair, sending a shiver down her spine. Juliette then pulled her cloak more tightly around her, as she closed her eyes. And while she was lost within her thoughts, Juliette started to hear a male voice singing. 'With a wave of her hand... She makes my heart cease to beat...' She started to hum along, without even realizing it. Then, Juliette opened her eyes, more tears forming. She took a deep breath, and while still listening, she began to sing a song of her own:
May I ask a question, please?
If you promise not to laugh at me...
You see, I'm standing here,
all alone with no one to hear....
The sound of a lonely heart,
that has never been won or taken
apart...
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Post by Joseph Ferras on Oct 14, 2008 4:05:17 GMT -5
He heard another voice singing, he swore he had heard it before, it was beautiful, he could listen to it forever. He stopped singing his own song just so he could listen to the other. He started to play along to it on his guitar.
He wondred if the voice was the Phantom himself, but only for a millisecond, the voice was so obviously from a woman, maybe it was Christine Daae, apparantly no voice could ever compare to that of Christine. This place was haunted, it could be someone else, maybe one of the potetially undiscovered great singers who died in the fire ten years ago.
He thought of Rosalind and Juliette, they were both amazing singers, what would happen if their amazing talents were never discovered, his love of music made it feel like a great tragedy.
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Post by Juliette Croft on Oct 14, 2008 8:53:16 GMT -5
A cool breeze blew Juliette's way, blowing through her hair and carrying away her song along with it. When she finished, a tear slid down her cheek. That song, came from her heart. She then took a couple deep breaths, before she continued:
If only someone can hear,
who can make my loneliness
disappear....
I've waited for so long,
now all I have is this song...
May I ask a question, please?
If you promise not to laugh at me....
Juliette bowed her head, letting the tears fall from her eyes. She feels so lonely some of the time, even when she's around people, though she never lets it show. She keeps her feelings hidden, and doesn't let it interfere with her dancing. A few strands of her hair fell in front of her face, she pushed them back. Juliette looked up at the sky; as if it held the answer to her problem.
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Post by Joseph Ferras on Oct 17, 2008 14:21:41 GMT -5
The singing compelled him he got up from his seat and moved quietly towards the voice, his heart skipped a beat; it was Juliette. it suddenly made sense, that beautiful singing must have came from her - or Rosalind
The song, it seemed like from her heart and she was lonely, from the sounds of it. he knew that feeling, even in his latge family he felt apart from them all sometimes.
He crouched next to her quietly, wanting to comfort her in some way but not wanting to startle her. Just for now he could give her some company, they both seemed to need it.
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Post by Juliette Croft on Oct 17, 2008 19:30:09 GMT -5
Juliette looked back down at the street below, as tears still slid down her cheeks. She gently pulled her cloak more tightly around her, in order to keep herself warm from the cool breeze that started to blow her way. Her hair began to whip her face, but she did not mind. She closed her eyes for a moment, inhaling deeply. Then, almost like she was whispering, she sang:
No one has ever seen behind this disguise,
I keep these feelings locked up inside....
She opened her eyes again, then wiped the remaining tears from her eyes. And out of the corner of her eye, Juliette noticed some movement. She slightly turned her head, to see Joseph crouching beside her. "Oh! Joseph, I didn't realize anyone else was up here besides me." she said, bowing slightly. I wonder how long he's been up here, did he hear me sing?, Juliette thought to herself.
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Post by Joseph Ferras on Oct 19, 2008 10:32:14 GMT -5
Joseph smiled gently "neither did I" he thought it was best not to mention her singing for now, or the fact that he head heard the whole song she had sung.
"Are you alright?" he asked "You seem...." he struggled to find the words "Sad" he looked at her "I'm here for you"
Even as she was crying she was beautiful, the tears were like pearly crstals on her skin, and she looked so tragically beautiful, it was tather like seeing an Angel cry. It was cold out and Juliette seemed cold, Jospeh was warm himself, he was wearing many layers so he removed his coat and draped it around Juliets shoulder in the hope that it would warm her and at the same time comfort her.
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Post by Juliette Croft on Oct 19, 2008 18:17:39 GMT -5
"Are you all right?" Juliette gently bit her lower lip, staring at the street below. "I'm here for you" She took a deep breath, then turned to face him. "That is very kind of you." she mumbled to herself. She could feel her heart pounding, as Joseph took off his coat and draped over her shoulders. "Thank you." she said to him.
Her hand shook a bit, as she pulled his coat more tightly around her. "And to answer your question, I'm not sure if I am." she then added. Juliette looked around at her surroundings, then back at Joseph. A tear began to slide down her cheek, Juliette slightly turned her head away to wipe it away.
Now; she started to feel a bit nervous, tearing up in front of him. Juliette usually tries to wait until she's completely alone, then she lets the tears fall, but this time.... she's not alone.
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Post by Joseph Ferras on Oct 24, 2008 13:25:23 GMT -5
Josephs heart went out to her, he really felt sorry for anyone who was upset and he wanted to help her, truely.
He saw the tears pour down from her pretty face, tragically beautiful he thought to himself as he sat closer to her and longed to take her hand, but his body just would not obey.
"I'm here for you, no matter what, I'll be there" he said quietly, then trying to ease himself and her he started to strum on his guitar, it was a soft tune, slow but with such beauty, it touched Josephs heart and he could not help but smile and relax slightly it was the effect music had on him.
He looked around "its beautiful up here" he said Like you he wished to add, but his mouth would not obey
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Post by Juliette Croft on Oct 24, 2008 17:54:35 GMT -5
"I'm here for you, no matter what, I'll be there" Juliette then smiled, truly touched by his words. She took a slow, deep breath. A cool breeze blew their way and through her hair. "I've never met a man like you before, Joseph." she replied, "A man who's so kind and...." Her voice trailed off, unsure of what else she could say. As he began to strum on his guitar; it was like a lightbulb went on inside her head. "So, it was you who was playing." she then commented, smiling again.
She gazed down at the street below, inhaling quite deeply - breathing in the cool air. He seems to be full of surprises, doesn't he?, she wondered to herself. Then, Juliette found herself starting to hum along with the tune. Her feet were even itching to dance along as well, but she stifled the urge.
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Post by Joseph Ferras on Oct 27, 2008 15:38:23 GMT -5
"Yes" Joseph replied "It was me" he longed to ask if she liked it but he feared the answer would be negative, or worse force her to lie to him to protect his feelings
"I have not met anyone like you either Juliette" he said "Someone so talented yet so modest about it." he thought for a while as he strummed on his guitar "Tell me," he said "What is your cheif love; dancing or singing?"
The answer would be interesting, the girl was so gifted at both. Joseph closed his eyes, allowing the cold air to flow past his face, blowing some hair that fell out of his ponytail he tied it back in.
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Post by Juliette Croft on Oct 27, 2008 18:04:19 GMT -5
"What is your cheif love; dancing or singing?" Juliette sighed softly, taking a small step back from the edge. "Well, now that is a very good question." she finally answered, smiling. She closed her eyes for a brief moment, then spun around in a circle, while holding onto Joseph's coat - so it wouldn't fall off her shoulders. Another cool breeze blew their way and through her hair. "Ever since I was a little girl, I always made up little songs to sing. My mom calls me 'her little songbird.' I only discovered my knack for dancing, a few years ago." she said, taking off Joseph's coat.
Juliette then carefully set it on the ground, and did a pirouette. "I can even play the piano, too." she said to herself, as she started to move along to the music. A couple of strands of her hair fell out of her bun, but she didn't really notice.
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Post by Joseph Ferras on Oct 30, 2008 11:49:54 GMT -5
Joseph smiled sadly, he loved pianos, but they carried a little sadness for him "I love Pianos, my mum used to play it before she got ill. We used to play together, me on the guitar her on the piano. Sometimes we used to sing too; i loved that" He watched her pirrouette
Enchantress,
Encaptures the whole nation
More beautiful than creation
Enchantress he thought to himself
"You are a great dancer" he said "My cheif love is music in general, I sometimes dream in song, and sometimes the songs in them are so beautiful that no matter how hard I try, in real life I find myself unable to replicate them. Do you know what I mean?"
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Post by Juliette Croft on Oct 31, 2008 7:41:49 GMT -5
Juliette looked back at Joseph, his smile seemed to look different. "I love Pianos, my mum used to play it before she got ill. We used to play together, me on the guitar her on the piano.'' Her feet stopped moving. She waited until Joseph finished, before she spoke. "I'm sorry to hear that, your mum being ill." she said, taking a step towards him. "My father taught me how to play. It is the only thing we share together." Juliette added.
"You are a great dancer" She smiled. "Thank you." she then replied, feeling her cheeks heating up already. Blushing, Juliette turned her head away - so Joseph wouldn't see."My cheif love is music in general, I sometimes dream in song, and sometimes the songs in them are so beautiful that no matter how hard I try, in real life I find myself unable to replicate them. Do you know what I mean?" Juliette nodded her head slightly, still facing away.
"Yes, I think I do. A few times, when I was younger, I used to dream that I was that figurine dancing in the music box." she answered, chuckling to herself a bit.
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