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[It's been a while since Ren's taken some time to sit down and write something on paper. He's been playing around with words in his head, but it's been too long since he's actually written anything.

He didn't need a melody to write lyrics. Once he knew the melody, he could always change the lyrics so that they fit. The most important thing here was to get the feelings right. That's why it was important to write them down when you felt an inspiration.

Ren's Mareep was sleeping next to him after exploring the beach. Ren wasn't sure how long he had been there. Possibly hours, but he wasn't in a hurry to go back.]

[Sometime in the evening there is an audio post posted on the network.]

I've been seriously thinking that I should start making a musical career here. I want to leave something behind me once I leave this place. Something that I would be remembered from. [What a deep thought that is. Ren chuckles.] Though I didn't mean to make that sound as gloomy as it might have sounded. It was just something I thought about when I was writing lyrics.

[There's a small pause before he continues.]

I had a point in making this post. I want to hear your opinions on what kind of music you want to hear. What kind of messages should the songs deliver or what kind of a mood they should set?

I look forward to your answers.

[With that, the feed goes out.]

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Hi, Ren! [ Just getting that out of the way off the bat. ]

I think I like happier songs? Rather than that, actually, upbeat. Tune-wise. I don't mind whatever the lyrics might say, I just like things I can hum.

[ She's not really someone who listens to a lot of music, but she's trying to be useful since she's familiar with him. ]

Hey, Aradia.

[There's a clear smile in his voice.]

Well, it would be important that the lyrics match the songs mood, right? It would be rather weird if there was a happy song about not so happy things. [Though there have been those, but let's not discuss that.]

Unfortunately, I'm not much of a composer, but I do enjoy writing lyrics to happier songs.

It would be important, yes! I've heard upbeat songs with sad lyrics, and I suppose the dissonance is...well, not off-putting, I find it interesting, but I see your point!

I'm not much of a composer either, if it helps? But I'm sure I'd love to listen to whatever you come up with.

I guess I haven't really heard of songs that are like that. I should probably try them, to see what they're like.

[Musicians should know about these things, after all.]

I actually have a song I've made and recorded a while back, if you'd like to listen?

Oh, I'd love to listen! Is it a download, or...?

Yeah, I have it as a download here.

Attachment: Dear... Burning my lady.mp3

[ Give her a few ~~days~~ minutes. ]

That's catchy!! Did you do the ayyyyyyy-ii-haha call at the start?

Haha, yeah. Is it weird?

No, it's interesting! Does it mean something?

Well, it's sort of related to the music genre. It's common for people to use these kind of yells in this kind of music.

Does it have a name?

The yell doesn't really - or at least I don't think so. The song is trying to imitate salsa genre a bit with its atmosphere.

I see...! I'm not actually familiar with that genre, but I admittedly didn't listen to too much music at home. At least, I'd listen, but I never really looked into it in depth, if that makes sense?

Yeah, that makes a lot of sense. I'm not much of a help with introducing genres, as I mostly sing pop inspired songs.

I like that genre, though! It's upbeat. I like that in music!

It's a popular genre that's mean to lighten to mood, so I'm not surprised you'd like it. It suits you.

[ She laughs, softly. ]

Well, thank you! I think a light mood is better than a heavy one, don't you?

Of course. While heavy themed songs can sometimes be beautiful, there's nothing better than a mood lightening one.

So what's your favorite genre, Ren?

Hmm... it depends on the situation. I like singing pop, but I like playing jazz because of my saxophone.

I don't think I've ever heard you play the saxophone before, actually!

Well, the one playing the saxophone on the song was me... but I can perform for you at some point. I do need to keep practicing my skills.

Oh, was it? I'll have to re-listen with that in mind...! But I wouldn't turn down a performance at all.

And I wouldn't turn down a chance to play.

Then I believe we have a date! So to speak, I mean.

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