mxrainewhispers

[mxrainewhispers]

“Yes I’m a pirate, 200 years too late…I’m an over forty victim of fate.”

NAME: Raine Whispers

ASSIGNED SIDNEYLAND: Atlantis Island

JOB TITLE & ASSIGNMENT: Photographer

FAVORITE RIDE/ATTRACTION: Cosmos of Miracles

YEARS EMPLOYED AT SIDNEYLAND: 8

BIOGRAPHY: Raine has always been looking for their next adventure. They find themself in lots of jobs in lots of locations, never really feeling satisfied.Until they heard Sidneyland was hiring. Some place they always wanted to go as a child but never got to, Raine felt like there was no better time than the present. They’d always loved the soundtracks to Sidneyland movies incredible and inspiring, and if they could one day find a way to make those for a living, they’d be satisfied. But for now, photography would do.

Finding this job at Sidneyland was a blessing because every day felt like a new adventure. They got to see people’s most magical moments and loved getting to capture that energy for them to hold onto forever.

Though after doing this for a while, Raine has reached a point of getting a little tired of capturing everyone else’s magical moments and wants a magical moment of their own. Raine can’t help but get lost in the magic of the park and long for an adventure of their own. A romantic tryst, a once in a lifetime opportunity, anything more than the same old same old point click shoot.

Raine is still very focused and good at their job, but should the right muse pass by their lens, there’s a good chance their career at Sidneyland will crumble almost as fast as their self respect.

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On their way to their office, Raine was thinking of how nice a day it was, the gentle breeze. A calm day to be on campus.

Until they heard a voice and looked up. That... couldn't be what it looked like, right? That couldn't be a kid dangling from the top of a tower?

No, it... it definitely was that.

"Oh my Titan," they muttered. Raine cupped a hand to the side of their mouth, focusing on their words and using bard magic to carry their voice up to the young man. "Are you--How did you get up there?" Raine looked around a little frantically. "Are you alright?! Don't--Don't panic!" Raine was probably going to panic a little themself, though.

@dragon-not-a-lizard

Glitch Mode | Open

[mxrainewhispers]

The Reagents around Simba changed keys from major to something with minor undertones, a sadness that was being masked by the sunshine-y exterior he had. Raine knew how hard it was to lose people, and how sometimes you couldn't dwell. They had to assume it was his feelings about the death that had occurred and not just melancholia over the damage to the building since it was strong enough to penetrate the reagents.

"Well, I'm glad things haven't been disrupted in that way," raine nodded. They listened to Simba go on about what was always needed in town, nodding and making a mental list. "Oh, that's good to know, I'll be sure to check it out and see whats available. I could definitely see if theres a community music program that needs any help." That was something Raine was always good at.

But it still didn't feel big enough. They'd just finished rebelling against a tyrant on the Isles. And while helping locals learn instruments could be fun and helpful, they didn't feel like it'd fill the same void inside them. The one that felt like they needed to be doing something spectacular and huge for what they did to matter.

But it was a start.

"What do you all need help with today?" Raine asked, looking at the reconstruction site.

@labellerose-acheron

Lending a Hand || Bardbelle ft. Simba

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Oh, of course that boa, they should have known. "Ah, right," they nodded almost solemnly, like the thought of it being that one was greatly upsetting to them as well. "I was hoping it wasn't that one."

Raine didn't know there was a difference between boas.

Though, that was curious. "Wait, the gun went missing today?" that did seem more like someone took it rather than it got misplaced. "Do you think someone saw it leaning there and moved it back to the props department for safe keeping?" They assumed she'd probably checked there, but it didn't hurt to ask.

"It's all going to be alright, Collette, just breathe, we'll find them. Maybe if the glue was still drying on the rhinestones maybe some got knocked off when it was taken. We could see if someone left a sparkly breadcrumb trail for us?" they suggested.

@collette-richards

Case of the missing prop! | Rainette

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Raine nodded along, setting their own instrument to the side. "That's probably for the best--Getting frustrated does nothing for helping you feel motivated." Thankfully they hadn't seen her temper flare too much--not as much as some of the other people they'd been working with on this musical.

They'd busied themself with getting the guitar put back in the case and almost missed her question. As they registered it, though, they turned to her, eyes a little wide.

"Oh, um--no, not too bold," they say with a smile. Drinks could be a thing friends did, but the addition of asking if it was too bold made them think this might be more. "I would love to get a drink with you. When were you thinking?" they ask because they didn't want to assume she means right now. But she might, which they were also fine with. Was this a friends thing, was this a date? Titan, when was the last time they'd been on a date? Better not to think about that right now.

@menodoramoon

improvisational duets || moonlight sonata

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"Oh wow," Raine replied. "Those are all impressive instruments to know. I specialize in string instruments, violin being my most practiced, though I do have a bit of a knack for picking up new instruments whenever the inspiration strikes."

They supposed being a Bard helped with that, but maybe that was also why they were so drawn to bard magic, because instruments and music always came so easily to them. They weren't sure which way the connection ebbed, but it complimented the flow of the other.

"Do you mind if I ask what you do for work? You just seem really passionate about music, do you work with it in some way?"

@accident-prone-agustin

Emotional (Vinyl) Damage || open

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Raine was surprised that he knew their name. His name, though, Raine knew because it was written on plenty of grants and scholarships as well as tied pretty heavily to the ruined building they stood beside.

"Oh--I..." Belle and Simba seemed to have some sort of banter--Bonfaille was Lou's last name too, so they were in-laws through their spouses? That made sense with the back and forth they had going on. Raine did feel a little more like they were interrupting now, but maybe it was a good thing they were both here. "It's nice to meet you, Simba. I wish the circumstances were a little better."

Was that too dark?

"I was wondering if there was anything I could do to help with the rebuild, or if there were any programs disrupted by this that I could maybe help out with?" Raine asked. "I don't have any summer classes and other than helping out with the musical I don't have much going on and am always looking for ways to help out around town."

Were they being too much? Titan, they were a mess.

@labellerose-acheron

Lending a Hand || Bardbelle ft. Simba

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Raine started to turn when they heard the door open, but almost jumped at the urgency of the voice that followed.

Collette was nice, they had gotten to know her a bit at the university and so it was nice having a familiar face working on the play. However, seeing her pose, the dramatics of her entrance, Raine knew that this was where she was meant to be. Theatre really seemed to be in her blood.

This wasn't the first prop emergency that had been had, but others could usually be solved by an actor accidentally putting a prop in the dressing room or it had fallen behind a larger set piece.

"Which boa?" they asked. They hoped that didn't come across as combative. But there were a lot of boas.

"I... I haven't seen anything. And I don't think anyone is trying to sabotage this, I think everyone's been a little absentminded lately what with everything going on," they tried to reassure her. "Where was the last place you saw them? The, um, boa and the-- glittery gun?"

@@collette-richards

Case of the missing prop! | Rainette

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"Well, I mean, of course it did. But more so because I couldn't reach you and less about what that meant for practice," Raine reassures her. "I'm just glad you're doing better."

Raine nods along as she explains. That must be so stressful, to feel like your memories were being affected. They couldn't imagine. But Mena--how she reintroduced herself to them when they'd called her Menodora--seems more concerned that they'll be upset with her for missing practices rather than for her health and safety.

Raine smiles as the slight blush comes to her face. "It was not underwhelming," Raine replies. "I think its lovely. Though, I'm sure you could. And I would love to listen."

@menodoramoon

improvisational duets || moonlight sonata

[mxrainewhispers]

Everything that had happened lately was awful. Raine was thankful they got out with only a few cuts and bruises, but so many weren't so lucky. Everything felt different now, from the musical to just walking down the street. And Raine couldn't continue to just sit idle.

So, when they heard about the rebuild efforts, they thought they'd stop by and help out where they could and also maybe get a chance to talk to someone about what else could be done for the community right now.

"Excuse me," they said as they approached Belle. They knew her mostly as the mayor's wife, but they'd seen her around at the bookstore and also with Toulouse at functions for the musical. She always seemed nice.

"Hi, I was hoping to run into you here," Raine said, hoping that didn't sound strange. "And I hope I'm not interrupting, sorry," they added as they noticed a man they didn't recognize nearby.

@labellerose-acheron

Lending a Hand || Bardbelle ft. Simba

[mxrainewhispers]

The guitar was an interesting choice. But they needed instruments and they'd rather have someone who could play something than someone who couldn't play anything.

The guitar worked well for the adult cast score, but for the uni score it was definitely a bit tougher, so they understood Menodora's frustration. That and her having spent a few days in the hospital, Raine didn't mind giving her some private lessons to help her out.

"Oh, of course. It's really not that bad, this is a difficult song for guitar," they said with a smile, leaning lightly against their own guitar. "It was absolutely no inconvenience, are you kidding? I'm just glad you're doing alright."

They glanced over at her as they readjusted their sheet music, "And I'm glad I finally got to hear you play."

@menodoramoon

improvisational duets || moonlight sonata

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"Oh, nice! What instruments do you play?" Raine asked. "I'm a professor at PrideU, I teach music studies. I've always enjoyed playing and it's nice to have a positive outlet and a chance to teach others." It was better than being head of the bard coven, where they felt more like they were commanding soldiers than musicians half the time.

@accident-prone-agustin

Emotional (Vinyl) Damage || open

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Right, this was one of the Velma's. They were doing their best to memorize all the faces they could--it was a bit easier with the uni cast since a good handful of them were their students or they'd at least seen around campus.

"Ah, yes, I am," they nodded. "I don't have any summer classes that I'm teaching this year and my, er, other extra curricular activity has come to an end, so I'm trying out new things. And this felt doable." Not any more stressful than planning seminars or a rebellion.

"Have you acted before? Is this your first time as a lead?" Raine asked curiously. They'd seen her highlighting her script like a pro already, but she might just be that on top of things.

@marie-a-bonfamille

I can’t do it alone || Open

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"Oh, yeah!" Raine smiled. "My parents spoke it. I grew up on the Boiling Isles, right outside of Ingary." Or, technically they were working on fixing that relationship right now, weren't they? "There weren't a ton of people who spoke it, but we almost always did at home." They'd heard of Avalor--it was hard not to when they were planning a rebellion against their own government. Though the situations were different, it did still come up in their research.

"Otra Era is one of my favorites of hers, though I must say that was the album that introduced me to her," Raine said. "Do you know Ángela Aguilar? Her style of music is different from Javiera and Soda Stereo but she has such a stunning voice. Her version of La Llorona is beautiful. Though, I have to admit I'm just a fan of folk songs and ballads in general, so I enjoy most versions of that song."

This was a good conversation and Raine realized that maybe they shouldn't remain an anonymous stranger. "I'm Raine, by the way. It's nice to meet someone else so enthusiastic about music."

@accident-prone-agustin

Emotional (Vinyl) Damage || open

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Raine was looking forward to this. Their first project that wasn't for their students and wasn't for the emperor. Something just for them to enjoy.

And they were very nervous. Especially for this crowd. They didn't know why the uni cast was making them more nervous than the adult cast. Maybe it was because some of them were their students? Maybe because they were now among the oldest ones here?

They turned when a voice reached out to them. "Oh, um... Yeah, yes. This is going to be a lot of fun," they smiled. "Are you? You're one of the leads, right? That's an impressive undertaking." Any of the onstage roles were to them. They were happy to be in the pit, conducting the orchestra and working on the music.

@marie-a-bonfamille

I can’t do it alone || Open

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"Those are all good ones as well," Raine nodded along. It had been a while since they'd listened to those. Music that came to the Isles always felt a decade or so behind, so they were catching up on more up to date hits lately. They needed to return to some of the classics.

Raine lit up though, "Oh, I love them! My parents and I would listen to them often. And your daughters need to realize that that's just the tax for driving them around." they chuckled. "I have to say I really like Paseando Por Roma."

@accident-prone-agustin

Emotional (Vinyl) Damage || open

[mxrainewhispers]

The Ends Are So Cliche || Whispmonne Edition