Adult Conversations
"anything else ya wanna know about the ballad of mad jack?" "oh, right… why do they call you that? mad jack?" "ahhhh shit, shoulda kept my mouth shut." jack ran a hand along his scalp, metal fingers sliding along his short hair.
"The Thin Line," Part R
"but the ballad, sergeant. i've never heard that before, and i'd like to think i'm pretty good about the songs of my own home."
Chapter 3 - Graduation
Something from the nineties would be a perfect start, and then we could finish out the night with a powerhouse of a rock ballad. "francesca catherine hill, usala georgina holter..."
Affectionate Retsuko
Washimi sings a pop ballad and gori does a love song. they blur together as you drink more. eventually time runs up and everyone's ready to leave. you say goodbye to washimi and gori. retsuko, on the other hand slurs her words.
Journal Entry, First Day
80s power ballad? no way. green day? too hard. haven't had my prozac yet. then. . . whammo!
Not All Men Are Wolves (Chapter 5)
#5 of not all men are wolves (short story) **chapter 5: moonlight ballad** i had far too many thoughts slamming against the inner walls of my skull, screaming for my attention while also
Signing Up for the Tour
#3 of the ballad of rosie and manny our story continues, as rosie considers whether or not she really wants to be in on this junket. after all, if the company is involved, how kim-chee is her brother really in?
Dürnstein
I sang a ballad from the pyrenees, and another of gascon origin. when asked for something in german i obliged them with a simple children's tale, fitting to my claimed origins and limited knowledge of their language.
Chronicles of Elysium City - New Beginings #1: Sweet Child of Mine
The pained arpeggios of an electric guitar seemed to speak directly to aneko's heart as the singer launched into an emotional ballad. _she's got a smile that it seems to me, reminds me of childhood memories.
Ruined Nights: Part 2
The fading static-music quickly was replaced by the soft ballad being played by the live big band in the restaurant. "they have a dance floor," i remarked, somewhat in question. "yeah," sylvia smirked, "but you were never much of a dancer.
Warm Up - 13 | Experience
And the cellist’s voice was magnificent when the first lyrics of the ballad came up. ricky scoffed it off as advertisement because they sang about what had happened in the arena not too long ago it seemed.
Piano Keys and Heart Strings
A moment of silence passed before lightly striking the first few notes, leading into a slow ballad-like feel. there was a sort of swing feel to the music with syncopations that made it groove, but still made more solemn by minor chords.