Woman: Name's Sonia, I'm the one who's supposed to teach you not to be a total waste of Serava, I'm the sound Deity. 

Sonia stood out immensely in the small studio. She was a wild figure–her heavy black boots clicked as she took them off the console, her leather jacket stretched as she leaned back. Chains on her waist jingled at the slightest shift of ripped jeans. Her long black hair, an untamed mess of waves and curls. But it was her eyes; sharp, off-white voids that scanned Seigan with cocky amusement. 

Seigan: …You blind?

Sonia: Wow, way to soft-pedal that one. My eyes are naturally this color. I can see perfectly fine.

Seigan: Right…So you're gonna help me harness my Serava or whatever right?

Sonia: Mhmm, that's the plan.

Seigan: Well then let's go, form the contract.

A smirk tugged at the side of Sonia's mouth.

Sonia: Slow your roll. I can help you but first I gotta see if we're playing to the same tune.

Sonia leaned forward tapping her black nails on the console. 

Sonia: So kid, what do you want?

Seigan looked at her with the same perplexed look as when she asked his name.

Sonia: Power? Revenge? Maybe even money? Oh, and I can tell if you're lying, so let's avoid that yeah?

Seigan thought for a second, trying to find the right words.

Seigan: I won't say revenge isn't slightly on my mind but…I really just wanna prove I'm worth keeping around.

Sonia: Self-worth huh? That tracks considering what you've gone through.

Seigan's face immediately drops into a glare.

Sonia: Yikes, seems like I struck the wrong chord, but I like the sound of that. 

A wide grin spread across Seigan's face.

Seigan: So we're gonna form a contract?!

Sonia: Maybe, it seems like we'd be a good match.

Sonia studied him for a brief moment, her tone shifting. 

Sonia: How about weaknesses? Whatcha got?

Seigan scoffed at the question, holding his head high.

Seigan: None.

She tilted her head, and let out a laugh.

Sonia: Uh-huh. I like the confidence, let's see how long it lasts. 

She clicked her tongue and adjusted a couple of dials on the console in front of her, making the hums around them intensify. 

Sonia: I can work with this. You've got some serious potential but you're also going to need some serious direction. So just remember you're going to have to play the role of listener sometimes.

Seigan raised a brow, folding his arms across his chest.

Seigan: You don't sound too convinced. 

Sonia: Oh, I'm convinced, trust me, but you've got some work to do. So don't get cocky just yet.

Sonia stood up, pressing a button on the console as she moved. A small door opened in the booth. Seigan stepped through, finally coming face to face with the Deity.

Sonia: Now it's your turn, got any questions?

Seigan: Yeah, Deities are supposed to help us fight right? But how do I fight with sound?

Sonia: Well, let me correct you there. We deities aren't simply for fighting…or all of us aren't I should say, you can fight using our gifts, but it's not exactly a requirement. You can honestly use your Serava for whatever you desire. It's yours after all.

Sonia grabbed a guitar off the wall and slowly began strumming a soft tune.

Sonia: How does one fight with sound…hmm… Let me put it like this. Sound as you know it right now is just something you can hear. But when I push Serava through it then it becomes something you can feel. A force that can crack boulders but also make you silent as a mouse.

She looked at Seigan, pointing at him.

Sonia: But honestly, that's only the basics of it. How you use that force is all up to you, I'm the producer and you're the musician. I won't just throw you into the deep end, though. Every contracted human… or "Blessed" as you people say, is granted an enhanced body. So things like your reflexes and speed will be way past that of your average human. But as a bonus, because you'll be contracted to me, you'll be able to hear better too. The best part is, you'll adapt instantly like I'm handing you an instrument you've been playing for years. 

She tapped her temple repeatedly.

Sonia: Of course that doesn't mean you'll be perfect. I'm sure you'll mess up. Hit some wrong notes. But, that's part of the learning process. And lucky for you, I'm the best damn producer around. 

Seigan sat in silence as he took in everything she said, but he couldn't stop the wide grin from forming on his face.

Seigan: I'm so in!

Sonia: I like the sound of that! Now, let's talk business.

Seigan recalled the warnings Vera gave him and his friends earlier. 

Seigan: We need to talk about the terms of the contract right?

His heart raced thinking about all the negative conditions she could give him.

Once again, an amused smile spread across Sonia's face, as if she could tell what he was thinking.

Sonia: Calm your heart, kid, it's beating too loud. I don't have any crazy conditions for my contracts. That doctor lady's got you on edge.

Seigan: Like, none at all?

Sonia: Nope…Oh, actually, I would appreciate it if you could play music from time to time. I love hearing how music has progressed, it's not a requirement, though.

Seigan let out a sigh of relief.

Seigan: [I lucked out.]

Seigan: That's cool, I listen to music a lot anyway.

Sonia: I like you better already. Now, the proof of contract. As you heard, you're going to have to take one of my features onto yourself, like my hair color.

Seigan: Got any tattoos? 

Sonia: …Sorry, but no. Never been the biggest fan of 'em. 

Seigan circled her, looking her up and down, analyzing each feature. 

Seigan: Eyes.

Sonia: Say again?

Seigan: Your eyes. They're pretty cool, would that work for the contract?

Sonia: They would…But are you sure? They'll never change back you know. 

Seigan: That's ok, not like I'm attached to my eye color.

A single amused breath slipped from Sonia. 

Sonia: Oh and you're gonna need something to protect your ears.

Seigan: Why's that? 

Sonia: When I said "You'll hear better" I really meant it. Everyone else will be deaf 10 times over compared to you. I can keep it in check for now but it'd be best if you get something.

Seigan: Got it, get something to protect my ears.

Sonia: Other than that, we just need to wait for our Serava to fully align, then you can use my power. 

Seigan: Well how long'll that take? 

Sonia: Some hours, you'll know when though. Oh, your body's gonna be enhanced immediately though so don't hurt yourself.

Sonia put the guitar down as she approached Seigan.

She extended her hand out, boasting a wide grin.

Sonia: We're gonna put on the greatest performance this world has ever seen!

Seigan returned the handshake, sporting a grin himself. 

Seigan: I like the sound of that!