Sunday, March 28, 2010

Summer Magic

Julie sat at her laptop, smiling. School had let out the day before, and she was anxious to start the tradition she'd begun two summers ago: playing mahjongg while listening to her favorite pianist, Yiruma.

She had discovered him entirely by accident. She had been listening to a random video on YouTube (she didn't even remember what it was), and found a video entitled Kiss the Rain in the Related Videos section. Julie thought it was a nice title, so she clicked.

Julie was absolutely floored. Yiruma was skilled, but it was so much more than that. His music seemed to speak to her in the very depths of her soul... a place where no one but God could reach. Or, in this case, God working through His creation of Yiruma's talent.

The mahjongg part... Julie wasn't entirely sure how that even began. But the game was peaceful and relaxing, even as she constantly tried to top her best times. And somehow, whenever she combined the two...

It was summer magic.

18 comments:

Elphaba said...

I volunteered to post a few Sundays. Just subbing in.

Reogan said...

What spells are cast through this magic?

Elphaba said...

None. It's magic without spells: the magic of music! :)

Reogan said...

Not even a little Necromancy?

Elphaba said...

No. Hate to disappoint, but there you are.

Reogan said...

Weak magic, then.

Elphaba said...

No, strong magic. Stronger than any necromancy.

Reogan said...

Not so! Necromancy is stronger than music because it utilizes music!

Elphaba said...

But music is inherently better than necromancy.

Reogan said...

Not at all.

Elphaba said...

We'll agree to disagree, and leave it at that.

Reogan said...

I agree only to be disagreeable.

Elphaba said...

That works.

Reogan said...

As always.

Met said...

"But music is inherently better than necromancy."

I support this statement.

Reogan said...

Then we are at odds.

Elphaba said...

Whoo! Thanks for the support, Met!

Reogan said...

Even together you lack the powers to defeat me!