01 | action, Quad

[poetry-hero.livejournal.com]

[The moment he stepped into the Lobby, a wave of relief washed over Apollo. Compared to being out in the field, there was significantly less chances of fighting at Garden - except for the occasional squabble and the Training Center - and honestly, he missed the hot dogs. Even if they weren't really dogs.

Standing on the edge of the Quad's stage, he pulls out his guitar and starts to strum the beginning of a rather familiar theme song (those who've seen said 90's American show would definitely recognize the tune). Instead of the typical lyrics one might expect, though? He's... singing along to something rather different.]

♪ ~ So no one told me life was gonna be this way
My job's a joke, I'm broke, my love life's D O A
It's like I'm always stuck in second gear
When it hasn't been my day, my week
My month or even my year but

I'll be there for me
(When the rain starts to pour)
I'll be there for me
(Like I've been there before)
I'll be there for me
('Cause I'm there for me too) ~ ♪

[Friends fans, he'll... never apologize for the blasphemy. Really.]

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[dangerousthings.livejournal.com]

[There's a little girl with green hair and mismatched eyes there to listen to his performance. She's not familiar with the tune, but she's enjoying it nonetheless. Luki giggles a bit and applauds when Apollo finishes.]

[poetry-hero.livejournal.com]

[Apollo can't help dramatically bowing at his audience! Setting his guitar down, he jumps off the stage and heads over to her.] Thanks, sweetheart. Enjoyed the impromptu performance?

[dangerousthings.livejournal.com]

Yeah!

[Luki's answer is immediate and enthusiastic.]

I don't think I've ever heard that song before. What were you singing?

[poetry-hero.livejournal.com]

It's called "I'll Be There For You." Or well, it was originally... [sheepish grin] I just kind of changed it to suit my personality.

[dangerousthings.livejournal.com]

[Luki regards him curiously.]

You're sad and lonely?

[poetry-hero.livejournal.com]

Huh? Not really. [More like "I'm too obsessed with myself to care for other mortals."] There wasn't like... a deep meaning for that song. Promise.

[dangerousthings.livejournal.com]

Oh, okay. Well, if you're sure.

[poetry-hero.livejournal.com]

I'm very sure. [smiles, kneeling down to her level] So what's your name, sweetheart? I don't think I've seen you around here.

Thanks for posting before I was ready, LJ...

[dangerousthings.livejournal.com]

I'm Luki!

[She bounces up and down on the balls of her feet.]

Frank's awesome that way, yeah :/

[poetry-hero.livejournal.com]

I'm Instructor Apollo. It's good to meet you, sweetheart! You have any song requests for me?

[thewindything.livejournal.com]

[Hi have a thirteen year old with a penchant for movies way older than him who frequents the internet.]

...Wait, was that Friends? [Or uh, something like it.]

[poetry-hero.livejournal.com]

[Someone who actually knows the original version! Crap. Apollo nods, awkwardly waving at him] Actually, yeah. Did the show air in your world too?

[thewindything.livejournal.com]

Yeah. It was ages ago but I'm pretty sure everyone knows that song.

[poetry-hero.livejournal.com]

Not everyone... I've been pretty hard-pressed to find people who know the good stuff like the Beatles or Bon Jovi or heck, even Beethoven. [siiiigh] The music in this place's pretty lacking.

[thewindything.livejournal.com]

[He is pinged by this.]

Dude, Bon Jovi is awesome, and don't get me started on classics.

[poetry-hero.livejournal.com]

[Apollo likes this kid already!] Finally, someone here with good taste. How 'bout I play something you like as a reward?

[... for what? Liking rock music?]

[toomanyverses.livejournal.com]

[You... seem... familiar...]

...hm. That sounds like one of America's...

[poetry-hero.livejournal.com]

[Also pinged by a slightly familiar feeling, but ignores it for the time being] Well, I am from Manhattan. Is it that obvious?

[toomanyverses.livejournal.com]

The song is.

You aren't.

[poetry-hero.livejournal.com]

... Excuse me?

[toomanyverses.livejournal.com]

There is something familiar about you...

[poetry-hero.livejournal.com]

Huh. Maybe we've met before? [Though Apollo really can't imagine how, considering he doesn't remember this guy.] Were you ever in Manhattan at some point?

[toomanyverses.livejournal.com]

I'm not in the habit of visiting America, these days.

Were you born there?

[poetry-hero.livejournal.com]

[crap, his cover's going to be blown if he admits this...] ... No. I used to live in Greece when I was a kid.

[toomanyverses.livejournal.com]

I thought so. I used to live there, too.