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She was clear to see at the side of the street near the mall, still busy despite the sun setting some time ago. She was glowing softly, as Morgana did after sunset, and her voice filled the air. This was a gift Morgana had discovered not that long ago, and after seeing some street performers Morgana had gotten the idea of gathering savings through the same method. And here she was, singing the most generic pop songs you heard on every radio channel with a flamboyant, feminine voice that could be suited for opera. These were the only songs Morgana knew, she spent hours on end in one certain coffee store listening to and memorizing songs that played from the radio.

Many people slowed down or stopped entirely to listen to Morgana sing, but she saw none of that. Her eyes were closed, and her hands were on her chest, feeling the vibrations her voice created as she sang out. Morgana enjoyed this with her whole being, singing like this was a feeling that felt painfully familiar, it always did. The first time Morgana sang was centuries ago, and that was simplistic tribal songs of the young planet she had resided by. But now she sang words, the lyrics had meanings, and yet all Morgana could hear was melody and sound.

A decent amount of money had filled the big handbag Morgana had found abandoned on an alley way. After cleaning it up Morgana had seen it would fit this purpose perfectly. And after she finished singing Ed Sheeran's Perfect Morgana opened her eyes was was greeted with an applause from the small audience she had gathered. She blinked in slight surprise, smiled and curtsied, saying words of gratitude to everyone before they dispersed.
Morgana went and checked on the bag. There was almost 200$ in there, and Morgana nodded approvingly. With this she could buy shoes. Morgana didn't feel cold and it didn't affect her, but it would be nice to walk where bare feet weren't appropriate.


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When the sun set, that's when the little reaper girl usually went out to play. That's usually when the gamblers go out and look for a lady to stand by their side on the table. A long-held belief that it might attract luck. Luciana capitalized on this by being an escort, getting free money just by tolerating people as they slowly get progressively drunk. But she enjoyed it. She got to chat with other escorts while their 'men' lost chips left and right. Maybe one of the only ways she made friends. Today, she was stopped by some singing. She followed the sound and saw the one responsible for sending tingles down her spine. The singer wasn't the first she's seen, but she had this amazing voice. For some reason, it sounded unnatural, but in a good way. Flicking her hair to quickly check the singer, she could see a special soul. Special in the way that she didn't see it so often, though she wasn't sure what this singer was, other than a girl with a great voice. She dropped a twenty into the bag and listened until the girl stopped singing. She thanked the audience and they dispersed, as if a siren had just been silenced and broke the trance. But Luciana stayed, smiling at the girl. "You have a great voice!" She'd say, walking a little closer. The singer was a few inches taller than her, but not tall enough to merit levitating to her eye-level. "Are you singing professionally?"
 

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Morgana moved her eyes to the woman who still remained, not moving along with the crowd. And as she moved closer and praised her voice Morgana returned the woman's smile, delighted that someone enjoyed her singing as much as Morgana herself enjoyed it.
"You have my thanks. I am delighted my voice is able to bring you joy."
Morgana did another small curtsy, just for the woman, and then proceeded to blink a bit in confusion and surprise when she asked if Morgana sang professionally.
"That I do not. In fact, I must confess I had not even considered such a possibility an option."
Morgana had started this singing as a way of earning some pocket money, she had not believed she could actually live from it.
 

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The woman spoke and acted so formally, making Luciana assume that she already was a professional singer, probably on the diva status, only she wasn't a spoiled one. Was she in any way from a regal upbringing then? As far as Luciana knew, that group of people might be the only ones who still talked like that, not including the pretentious group of people. "Might I suggest looking for talent agencies, or taking part in a singing competition? That is usually how celebrity singers get started."
 

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At the woman's words Morgana tilted her head ever so slightly, she only knew the bare essentials of the society on the island, and she did not know of any talent agencies or competitions. Morgana did feel grateful the woman was giving her advice, even if she did not understand it.
"I am afraid I do not have any knowledge of these things you speak of. Could I inquire for you to elaborate on these...talent agencies, and there are such things as singing competitions?"
Because even if Morgana didn't know what those were she knew what singers and celebrities were. They were the people who sang in the radio, and they were able to support themselves with the art if singing. Morgana would've been lying if she said that didn't interest her.
 

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Interestingly, the woman didn't know anything about talent agencies and singing competitions, which, to be honest, was kind of worrying for someone who looks like... well, her. She had a good body shape, and her face was definitely attractive, Luciana wasn't going to deny that, so it came as a slight relief that Luciana was the one who found this out before any creeper could take advantage. And luckily, she wasn't a ditz who just nodded and went on her merry way and get into trouble. "Well, yes, there are many singing contests. Most of them are for fund raisers, promotions, or an event hosted by a business who want a little recognition. But there are tv shows for singing too. As for talent agencies, they look for people like you. Depending on which agency, they may look at your beauty and worry about your voice later, though some actually value your voice more than how you look. You have both. Those agencies will look for jobs for you, like singing during an opening for a business, or singing some cheesy jingle for advertisements. I hear they pay well, and they take care of you and give you anything you need to keep you happy with them." Luciana tried to be as straightforward as she could, without burying the singer with too much information.
 

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Thankfully Morgana was aware of how little she actually knew about society, and she was willing to learn and hear more. Thanks to that Morgana didn't get too overwhelmed, as the woman explained to her about singing competitions and further talent agencies. Morgana was still confused, but she listened intently and tried to memorize everything the woman said.
"'Tis all verily useful information. But I must admit that it all sounds quite complicated. I'm afraid my knowledge of this society is still limited."
Morgana sound apologetic, just when this kind woman was willing to help her she lacked the capabilities to understand what exactly she meant.
"If thee could be so kind as to elaborate further. Where can I find this talent agency?"
 

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The girl sounded like she was the princess of that Enchanted movie. It was the way she talked, it sounded exactly like from the movie. Luciana thought for a second. She didn't know where these talent agencies actually were on the island, and so she gave a light shrug. "Give me a moment, I will go check the Internet," she said, taking out her phone from her pocket. "I know a lot of places outside the island with talent agencies, but I do not know if there are any on the island. Well... any place I would like to send you to. Ah! This one looks good." She showed the singer the website for a talent agency on the island. "You could try this one, but... but you have to make sure the people there are not sleazy because there are some who would ask you for sexual favors before they let you sign on. And that is usually not something people want unless they were a lust demon. Then it would just be a bonus for them. You are not a lust demon, are you?"
 
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