To be a Performer (OPEN)

[Aura McKinly]

Aura smiled as she swirled light around her, practicing with a light show she had been developing as she had been stuck on the island. She was a singer, a performer, so working on her powers in a non-destructive manner had become a small hobby of her's, when she wasn't playing her keyboard or guitars that was. She smiled as the weaving of light scattered, recollecting in streams that spun beautifully above her head. Light shows were something she had always wanted to incorporate into her shows, the shows she wanted to have at some point in her future. However, she had always had trouble trying to figure out a way to make them unique, but her strengthening light manipulation was the perfect way to set her apart from other singers on tour.

She smiled to herself, cutting off the light show, the particles scattering in a fire-work like shower and sparkle. The young singer beamed at the shower of light, loving her powers and how showy she could be with them when she chose to. It worked well for a performer, someone who wanted to be able to be flashy while singing. She tapped her chin, thinking on the subject. The only real question on her mind now was whether she'd be able to pull off the light show while singing and dancing, or if that was too much multitasking for her to do.

The girl spun and darted over to the tree line where her custom left handed acoustic guitar was sitting. If she was going to attempt to do it she may as well go all out and include her usual instrument, even if on stage she was going to be using her electric. She slung the strap around her body and went back to her spot on the beach, pulling her white tank top back down over her stomach, kneading the sand with her bare feet for a moment as she contemplated tucking it into her shorts. She decided against it before tuning her guitar for a moment before she started to sing and dance, light swirling around her, though not as strong as before. She was able to project her voice well enough and keep her beat steady, then again it was one of her favorite songs.

She ended the song after a few minutes, the light show ending the same way as before, panting a little from the exertion. "I...need more practice..."

[Jonas Kent]

Jonas walked down to the beach with his sketchbook tucked under one arm and his school bag slung across his shoulders. He kicked off his shoes and abandoned them near a protruding rock as he hit the sand, his dumb grin ever-present on his face. The ocean roared in his ears and a light breeze tickled his cheeks as he took it all in, feeling alive and in-the-moment. He prepared to toss down his things and settle in to spend as much of the afternoon there as he could, but before he got the chance something caught his attention. 

A little way down the beach was an unfamiliar figure. Lights sparkled around her as she danced around, guitar in hand, but Jonas couldn't hear what she was playing over the rushing of the ocean. Wasting no time, he made his way towards her and watched, enjoying the show. While it was certainly a little rough, he couldn't help smiling along with the girl as she moved through the steps, oblivious to his presence. 

All too soon the song ended and the girl was left panting as the lights around her let out a few last sparkles before fading into the air. For a few moments Jonas was content to simply stand and look, but finally the silence got the best of him. "Alright," he said, obviously impressed, "that was hella cool." It occurred to him that maybe the girl had chosen this particular secluded spot in order to avoid gaining an audience, but it was too late now; he'd already made his presence known. 

[Aura McKinly]

"Hmm?" The young singer turned around slowly, still catching her breath as she blinked at the boy who had claimed her performance was "hella cool." She tilted her head, having expected someone to see her performance, but not that someone to be a person she'd never even seen at the school before. Sure, new students were always flowing in, but she normally met them at least once or twice in the courtyard. She did sing and play her guitar a lot at the courtyard after all. It took a moment for her to finally respond, trying to finish catching her breath, using her powers in such a way having drained her a bit more than she had expected.

"It... was meant to be cool." She summoned a quick construct, using it to grab a bottle of water from her bag a few hundred feet away. She caught the bottle and opened it, taking a long drink from it, letting out a sigh as she finished. "It's something that I'd like to incorporate into concerts if I ever get out of this place." She stretched a bit, trying to liven herself back up, bouncing a little on her feet after a moment before smiling up at the boy, noting finally that there was a hint of worry in his aura, which just amused her. She was a performer, it was what she did. If people didn't see her she'd be worried then, which is all she could assume he was worried about. If she had wanted to not be seen she would have been at the waterfall.

"If you're worried about me having not wanted anyone to see my performance, I woulda chosen someplace other than the beach to do so. Anyways," she held out her hand, her ever friendly grin crossing her features. "Name's Aura. I'm assuming you're new to this island? I haven't seen ya around before." She wanted to stay friendly, it wasn't everyday that she got a chance to speak with someone who had just arrived at the island. Who knew, maybe they were the friendly sort.