Merilchat: Write to Meril and She Will Answer On Camera!

[nibelungvalesti]

[The video stream begins as Meril sits back down in her chair and folds her hand in her lap. As much as this is supposed to be an 'informal hello from the keyboardist to her fans', the woman is clearly dressed up for the camera in a stylish skirt and an unnecessary shoulder wrap. The area behind her has been carefully sanitized, showing only the view out the penthouse window behind her, but the attentive can catch a glimpse of her desk in the very corner of the screen.]

Good afternoon, everyone, and hello to all my fans out there. I see a lot of you in chat today, so I'm looking forward to answering your questions or even just talking to you. I cannot get to everyone, but I will do my best, so don't get discouraged.

[She doesn't sound particularly thrilled to be doing this, but then again, that's her image, isn't it?]

Comments

[giglio_madonna]

[This seems to come from someone with the handle "nickidove".]

Do you have any fashion tips? You always seem so well put together Meril!!

[nibelungvalesti]

Fashion comes within. [Meril lays a hand on her chest.] If you are calm, confident, and secure in yourself, anything you wear can be fashionable and look good. You must first believe you look attractive, not that your clothing makes you look attractive.

[giglio_madonna]

Did it take you a long time to get that kind of confidence?

[nibelungvalesti]

I have always felt a great deal of confidence in myself. [At least as far as she can... remember? If she was insecure earlier in her life, she would remember it, wouldn't she?] But anyone can learn it.

[giglio_madonna]

Really? It's not just something you get automatically?

[nibelungvalesti]

Automatically? No. Not in the least, although it may seem like that for some people, because of how they were raised or simply how they conduct themselves. It is something you must build within yourself. A confidence in your abilities, self-knowledge and understanding. Knowing when to listen to other people, and when not to, is very important.

[giglio_madonna]

Who do you listen to for this sort of thing?

[nibelungvalesti]

Ah. That is a very good question, and you will spend a lifetime learning it. Who you can trust and who you should not listen to. Who is truly your friend, and who needs to be watched closely.

The answer is different for everyone, and it is something experience teaches. Even I cannot say for sure I know the answer.

[giglio_madonna]

Well it seems like you have a lot of good advice!

[sponsorigami]

[ merilmerilmeril enters the chat. ]

omg that view is to die for!! what's it like living in virgo hq? deets plz!

[nibelungvalesti]

Some people would consider this penthouse alone reason to sign with the label. [A girl who was not Meril would smile at this point, but her fans understand.] There is nothing quite like being surrounded by musicians. Even in my own apartment here, I can wander into our rehearsal space any time and practice, or listen to someone else practicing. And should I wish, I can hear some of the finest performers around working on their own sounds. It is inspiring and humbling all at once.

[sponsorigami]

[ omg omg omg Meril replied to her question! She could just faint! Except, that would keep merilmerilmeril from talking more with her idol! ]

that is so cool! i'd be so distracted by all the hot boys around you

[nibelungvalesti]

[Meril simply tips her head slightly to the right. The comment amuses her, but she won't show that for the sake of her image.] We have a very professional attitude here.

[panspermia]

[ There's a loud knocking, and a muffled voice heard offscreen ]

Meril! Hey! Can I hide my stickers in your room? The maids'll throw 'em out again if they find them in mine!

[sponsorigami]

[ ... Who was that? Stickers? Huh? ]

you can't be pro 24 7

r u?

[nibelungvalesti]

Yes, Greg, but later!

[Meril does her damndest not to smile as she turns back to the webcam.]

Well, I have no idea what I am like when I am sleeping. It is possible I snore.

[panspermia]

Who are you talking to? Is it an interview? She totally snores!

[iitrebel]

[This is one of Artolo's private secondary accounts, 'oralsatisfaction', and boy is he ready for some label rivalry. He's never liked Virgo to start with, after all.]

How does it feel to be with the crappiest label on the scene?

[nibelungvalesti]

[Meril is old-hat at public exposure, so a little trolling in this chat is both expected and no big deal.]

Virgo has always been remarkable in both what they offer and what they expect.

[iitrebel]

[Tough cookie. Good thing he's bored as sin.]

Aren't they just a bunch of stuck up nerds with sticks up their asses?? I've never seen anything so fake.

[nibelungvalesti]

That's an interesting perspective.

[Tough indeed, since she's setting this guy up -- either he gets personal or starts explaining his position, either of which make him look like the bad guy.]

[iitrebel]

[A position he's embraced already, trust him.]

Interesting because it's true. Have you taken a look at the reputation? It's so picture perfect I could barf. Besides the usual tabloids that no one takes seriously, no one has any flaws at Virgo if you read the media!!

It's like you're just dolls instead of people playing music, it's super creepy!

[nibelungvalesti]

Perhaps the flaw is with the reporting model itself. We are ordinary humans with ordinary problems, and yet our positions are somewhat larger-than-life, so our ordinary problems are boring to read about. This encourages the all-or-nothing attitude you mention. The flaws ascribed to us are so unbelievable that we seem to have none in comparison.

[iitrebel]

I'm pretty sure when you become a celebrity, you stop becoming an ordinary human at least partially.

"Power corrupts", etc?

[nibelungvalesti]

Power does not corrupt everyone. Most, perhaps, but there are still some shining lights left in the music industry.