sixwordstories | (no subject)

It all stems from the same place, anyway. Like, Jesus was Jewish.

Most of the major religions in the world share the same fundamental ideals. So I think it's just how you go about being that essentially good person that matters.

[And this is a really awkward conversation to be having, so.. subject change.] I was wondering if you would like to do a duet next week. I don't think I've ever really had an opportunity to sing with you, other than in the group pieces.

Agreed. For once.

[She's just going to... stare. And blink. That's one thing she never expected to her.] ... You want to sing with me. Seriously?

Is that a bad thing?

... No? It's just... surprising?

You have a lovely voice, Quinn. Last year I was really just wary of singing with you because I-- well, you were kind of hormonal so it was never really a good time.

[She's slightly concerned that she's found herself in some bizarre alternate universe, but she's trying not to let it show.] ... Thanks. Um. Sure. If you want to.

I thought it would be nice.

[Rachel's completely genuine, but... well, she has to admit that the whole idea came to her when they were sitting there in the hospital, finally finding common ground that wasn't one of the boys in Glee.]

I was wondering what you thought of For Good. From Wicked.

No, yeah. It could be.

[Yeah, Quinn's pleasantly surprised by that development, too. And the fact that they've maintained civil conversation for this long. ~~Too bad Glee will probably throw all these developments out the window by the next episode.~~]

I don't know that one. I'm not really... well versed in Broadway songs.

[~~That's because whatshisface is addicted to plot holes. Yay continuity...?~~]

Here, just listen (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzrGFQysfYU) to it, and tell me what you think. I could explain it to you, but you'd probably just tell me to stop talking so much.

[Listens intently to the whole thing, grateful she didn't have to listen to too much exposition from Rachel. And maybe it reminds her of Beth just a little. But any teary eyes you see are your imagination, really.]

It's really pretty. I think a lot of people in glee will be able to relate.

It's hard not to relate. [Rachel wants to say more, to gush effusively about the deeper meaning in the song and the show itself, but she... wisely keeps her mouth shut. Look, she's learning how to deal with people who aren't crazy like she is. Be proud.]

You'd make a good Glinda.

[Wise move, Rachel. Don't want to kill this nice vibe they've got going here.]

Thanks.

This is... from the same play as that song you and Kurt were fighting over last year, right?

Yes, it is.

Have you ever seen The Wizard of Oz? The musical version is based off of this book, The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch. The story of who she was, and why she was considered so "wicked".

Turns out she was just... passionate, and a little misguided. I've always liked her.

I think I'd be entitled to a childhood do over if I'd never seen The Wizard of Oz.

Oh. Sounds... interesting. So... in three sentences or less, can you tell me what's going on in this song?

Three sentences or less? [This is Rachel giving you a Look. Really, three sentences? Talk about Olympic efforts, here.]

Glinda and Elphaba-- the Wicked Witch-- have been friends since school and they originally were both going to go against the Wizard because of his cruelty to the Animals and unfair politics, except when they got to the Emerald City Glinda backed out. She wanted Elphaba to just go with the Wizard, because it was easier and it wouldn't get her hurt, but Elphaba was too proud and too focused on doing what was right to back down. So now they've gone their separate ways, but they still love each other and care about each other, even though they've chosen different paths-- one a socialite and the other a rebel.

There. Three sentences.

... That bordered on run-on, a little, but not bad. [You even get a little grin for not boring her to tears.]

I'm guessing I'd be the socialite.

The full story's much more complex. There's a love triangle and murder and, you know, glitz and glamour. It's one of my favorite musicals. [Not like they don't have personal experience with love triangles. Oy.]

The blonde with beautiful dresses and a penchant for helping those in need? [Okay, maybe the 'helping' part is a stretch. But Quinn doesn't know that, and maybe Popular kiiiind of had good intentions?] She's not a cheerleader, but close enough.

Sounds kind of cool. [Love... pentagons? idek at this point.]

Hey, that's okay. I had a stint of not being a cheerleader, anyway. ... You know, I'm pretty sure everybody in glee's going to fall over if they hear we're doing a song together.

[I'm thinking a diagram is called for, here.]

I think a shock like this is probably welcome after last week.

[Most likely, yes.]

Definitely. I'm thinking they probably won't know what hit them.