a different invitation

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[ It might be tempting fate to send out another invite to the network after what happened in May, but Phantom believes that he can truly put the castle incident behind him. This time, he's sending this invite not just for himself, but for the whole studio. The message is written in a neat, careful handwriting, starkly different from the dramatic flourishes of his previous public message. ]

Songs Beneath The Stars

The music studio will be hosting a summer-themed concert on July 18 at 8pm by the riverside.
All are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be provided.

If you are interested in performing with us, or assisting with the event, please let me know.

[ OOC: There will be a log posted on July 18 for characters to mingle and enjoy the music! Most of the performers will be NPCs, but player characters are welcome to play alongside them or showcase their own songs. Any questions pre-event can be asked here. ]

Comments

Sender: Eustace | private

[flamekthunder]

[...Uugggh he's already spoken with Tifa about this and he is still not exactly chomping at the bit, but...

...]

What piece would you recommend for a duet for a bass guitar and piano?

[Also why is he bothering to make this private, Tifa could just walk in wherever he is and see this if he doesn't hide it fast enough BUT HE PUT IT ON ANYWAY SO NO ONE ELSE CAN KNOW SSSH.]

[removal]

I recall seeing something suitable in one of the scores that were given to me. It seems quite light hearted. I could pass you the scores if you come to the studio.

[ What do you know, guitar and piano can indeed shine with the classical arts. ]

[flamekthunder]

[...SIGGGHH he can't believe he's doing this but also he can.]

I'll drop by then.

[...Possibly with Tifa if she's also planning to.]

[removal]

[ Phantom kind of saw this coming from a long way away... this is the relationship life now, Eustace. ]

I shall await your arrival at the studio.

SOME TIME LATER > action

[flamekthunder]

[HE SOMEHOW manages to sneak off without letting it slip to Tifa, and in a few hours he arrives at Phantom's studio, the door opening as he slowly enters.]

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[ Phantom is at the reception area, ostensibly looking over some paperwork, but probably waiting for Eustace. He looks up with a slight smile once Eustace enters. ]

Hello, my friend. I have the items here.

[ He brings out the score - two sets, one for each instrument. ]

It is written largely in the classical style, but incorporates both instruments well.

[flamekthunder]

Thanks.

[A small nod of appreciation as he reaches out and takes it, flipping through the score. ...Hmmm.]

I think it should be doable... Do you have any others just so we can look through and try as well?

[Knowing Tifa, with this door open he's sure she'll want to try some others.]

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Hmm... just a moment.

[ He goes into the library to find the volume from which he obtained this set of scores. There are a few others inside the same volume, though not more than that. It seems this combination is rather rare, or that more have not yet arrived in this world. ]

I also found these.

[ He emerges a few minutes later to hand the rest of the folder to Eustace. The scores are all placed neatly within in loose pockets, for ease of retrieval. ]

[flamekthunder]

Thanks.

[He takes the folder appreciatively and glances through the scores.]

And I need to thank you again—for helping with the piano.

[removal]

I did not do much. You should take most of the credit.

[ Phantom inclines his head. The gloomy aura around him has lightened considerably, and he seems at ease with himself. ]

I wish you all the happiness for your journey together. [ He makes it sound like they're getting married... ]

[flamekthunder]

[There is a slight arch of the brow before there's a small laugh.]

Thanks. See you.

[And with his little mission accomplished, it's about time for him to make his way back home to drop these sheets off.]