3 [Accidental Voice] Forwarded to the morning.

[somethingspecial]

[There's the sound of a piano playing, strong and well played, as if the person playing the piano has played this number over and over. The piano plays for a minute or two until Rachel sings softly to herself.]

I... wanna hold 'em like they do in Texas please...

[And a well practiced pause ~]

Fold 'em, let 'em hit 'em, baby, raise it, baby, stay with me... love the game, intuition, play the cards with spades to start...and after he's been hooked, I'll play the one that's on his... heart...

[And the piano playing ceases as Rachel stops singing, her voice trailing off as her breath hitches. The recording stops shortly after that.]

Comments

[Video]

[haori]

[Ohai, starting to say hello to people instead of mope away in his house.

Also, Western instruments! This is interesting.]

You have a lovely voice, dear.

[Video]

[somethingspecial]

[It's with a blink that the video feed is turned on. Rachel's eyes are a little puffy from crying, but she forces a winning smile. A diva never shows her heartbreak unless it works in her favor.]

Thank you.

[Video]

[haori]

I take it that song has sentimental value.

[Video]

[somethingspecial]

I sang it with my mom before I came here. It's silly, really, to miss someone that isn't really around in the first place, but music is all I have of home, and I was told that there was a piano at the casino, and tuning it took some work --

[And a pause.]

-- I'm sorry. I'm Rachel. Rachel Berry.

[al_truism]

[... he knows she misses that guy. Finn. And the sound of the piano makes him think of the past... of Ginia. Of Oliver.]

What song is that...?

[somethingspecial]

... it's called Poker Face.

[al_truism]

Hm... it's pretty.

I don't think I've heard you sing along with a piano before.

[somethingspecial]

I usually have someone to play for me. Singing while sitting down doesn't allow for my full range. But... [Another couple of notes.] Well, it doesn't matter.

[Video]

[its-leviosa.livejournal.com]

That sounds really lovely.

[The song may be from waaay after her time, but still.]

[Video]

[somethingspecial]

Thank you.

[Video]

[its-leviosa.livejournal.com]

How long have you been singing?

[Video]

[somethingspecial]

Since I was three months old.

[ Video ]

[supremefangirl.livejournal.com]

[ She claps her hands. ]

That's a nice song!

[ Video ]

[somethingspecial]

It's by Lady Gaga.

[ Video ]

[supremefangirl.livejournal.com]

I didn't know more people like to sing here.

[ Video ]

[somethingspecial]

More people? You sing?

video

[saintedsinner]

... Crying about it isn't going to change things.


-=It's sympathy. Really.=-

video

[somethingspecial]

I'm not crying about it, I'm singing.

[Nevermind that her eyes are puffy. She presses down on the piano keys defiantly. Hmph.]

I can't let my voice get out of practice just because I'm stuck here.

video

[saintedsinner]

So I've heard. -=unfortunately.=-

[general-mustang.livejournal.com]

[Have a soft sigh, and a just as soft smile.]

Keeping up the good work, Rachel?

[somethingspecial]

As much as I can in this place.

[She's more grateful that the PCD caught her singing and not crying. At least her talents were showcased.]

[general-mustang.livejournal.com]

You seem to be doing a grand job.

[He might not have seen her crying, but he heard that hitch in his voice.]

How are you?

[hyuugahime]

Th-That's beautiful ...

[somethingspecial]

Thank you.

[hyuugahime]

I d-didn't really understand the words, but ... you h-have a beautiful voice.