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[frimeur]

Gentlemen, gentlemen, hold it! A commendable performance, but the time has passed for the Tchaikovsky.

Well, less use in keeping this ongoing, isn't it?

Gentlemen, it's been a privilege playing with you all tonight. Now, do count off properly.

[ooc: And Wallace Hartley, exit stage left. Feel free to note the songs played: Rossini's William

Comments

[misterblackbird]

Mr. Crehador? You're aboard that ship? For the moment--damn it all, and now that it's sinking--

[frimeur]

Well, of course I'm aboard it, Earl - you and I said our farewells on the dock, don't you remember?

Ah, and a lifeboat - Excusez-moi, s'il vous plait laissez-moi dedans. Déplacez-vous plus de, pas vous?

[misterblackbird]

Perhaps in your mind we did. I don't recall it.

Have you found a lifeboat with room for you? There aren't--I've been told there are only a few of them left.

[frimeur]

I managed to procure some space - now, now, mind the Stradivarius. It's certainly worth more than the shawl you've got on, woman. Ah, Earl...? I'm not certain where this boat shall lead us.

[misterblackbird]

Good. To safety, hopefully, and back here to shore. You can't be that far out at sea.

[frimeur]

Oh, don't pray to God for my welfare, Earl - for the beneficence He so displays will surely not rule me out. Out at sea, and with my dear Stradivarius... such misfortune, what hath been wrought upon me. I shan't wish to see what water does to such a fine instrument....

[misterblackbird]

If you're in the lifeboat, you're far above those who have found themselves in the water. You'd do better to count your blessings.

[frimeur]

And such pleasantries you've at your disposal, Earl - I hope you'll maintain that magnanimous spirit, should I return to safety.

[misterblackbird]

I'm sure I will, and I'm sure you will. And you'd do everyone else in your boat a favour if you were to row, of course.

[frimeur]

Why, someone already is bestowing such a favour upon us, Earl.

[misterblackbird]

Then you're in luck, aren't you?

[frimeur]

Maaaaaybe. Never do know what's next around the bend, hmn?

Perhaps a strain of a rondo for the time being... fingers, s'il vous plait, cooperate.

[misterblackbird]

People are dying around you and you're going to play a rondo.

[frimeur]

I thought such a man as yourself would be able to appreciate the attempt to liven the mood and lift the spirits of his fellow man?

[misterblackbird]

Not at the expensive of helping him when one might.

[frimeur]

Swimming requires the acceptance of chills from which one is lucky to retain vitality. Rowing, a task accomplished already. Medical attention, given by others, and I dare not give, as I've no experience. Basic necessities are provided, and so I must do what I can.