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[ships_and_snow]

[He's found a job playing piano in the brothel, and although he doesn't get paid regular wages, he doesn't mind--he was never paid at all, back home]

[He's in the brothel now, playing piano, and if you get a little closer, you'll find that he's propped a sign on top of the piano that says "Piano Lessons"]

Comments

[lystoxiquebise]

[Leans over on the piano, listening with a bit of a break right now.]

Looks like this place is gonna start teaching a lot more than it used to.

[ships_and_snow]

[He doesn't notice her for a moment, but when he does, he looks up and smiles]

Yes. I think this place will receive my teaching well, however. And in return, maybe you could teach me something.

[He doesn't mean it flirtatiously, so he isn't aware how that could sound]

[lystoxiquebise]

I dunno... I think I lost interest when forced into lessons as a child. Was rubbish anyway...

[Tilts head to the sight slightly, as if with a thought.]

Then again, you trying to hang upside down on the pole could be quite an entertainment.

[ships_and_snow]

Hang upside down on a...

[He looks up and frowns, then nods quickly]

Oh, you mean... that.

[blind_memories]

[Jason sits nearby with a smile on his face, listening to the man play and just being quietly content to listen for now]

[ships_and_snow]

[He doesn't see him for a moment, wrapped up as he is in playing, but as he finishes the song, he looks up and spots him]

Do you find my playing satisfactory?

[blind_memories]

[Nods when he stops]

Yeah, you're pretty good. Don't hear music too much around here, I've really missed it.

[ships_and_snow]

Well, I'm glad I can bring music to this place, at least.

[He leans against the piano]

Do you work here?

[zack_rules]

*watches curiously for a bit before commenting*

Y'know, you might wanna put those signs up in the apartments, too. I'm not sure how many aspiring musicians we get coming through here.

[ships_and_snow]

Maybe I will. I thought I'd put them up on the piano so people would take my playing seriously.

[zack_rules]

Doesn't hurt anything, I just don't know that you're reaching the right audience here.

[ships_and_snow]

Even if I'm not, maybe I'm making their days better?

[He sounds hopeful]

[dreamerspark]

*poked his head in when he heard that music, perhaps too curious for his own good... and he carefully makes his way inside and closer to the piano where he can listen, smiling*

[ships_and_snow]

[Doesn't notice him at first, but as he finishes playing and looks up, he sees him and smiles]

Hello.

[cant_getoveryou]

*stopping by just because and spots the piano; instantly going over* I didn't think we had one here...

[ships_and_snow]

[He looks up]

I found it in the school.

[cant_getoveryou]

Really? I must has glazed over it somehow. Though I don't go there, too much. *looks at the sign* Lessons?

[ships_and_snow]

[He smiles]

Yes, of course. Would you like some?