[ She isn't the first person to ask about his voice, and she wouldn't be the last. Phantom has answered this question many times, and he is used to it by now. ]

I can no longer sing. My voice has been twisted by a dark curse.

[ He places a hand over the limiter around his neck. Many black crystals are visible under it, embedded directly over his throat. ]

Mourn not for me, for I have made my peace with it. I still have the piano and many fellow musicians for company.