♫ 06. [close your eyes & surrender]
[erik has been in his room for... quite a while, ever since he regained his memories. it appears he hasn't emerged at all since then - if indeed he has, no one would have seen him. he did survive living within the opera populaire unnoticed for years, after all. his journal has been closed, so whatever he's said or done is unknown to the rest of the castle.
today, however, his journal is open - although he certainly isn't aware of it. he realizes that he can no longer compose, or play any sort of instrument... yet, he has a theory that his voice may be an entirely different matter. perhaps he may not recall all his tedious vocal lessons, but a natural singing voice is something one never loses - all he as to do is regain the same discipline he once had.]
Please... leave me my voice, if nothing else.
[thus, unaware that the whole castle will be able to hear him, he begins to sing this. it's far from the perfection he's used to, but considering he was stripped of his talent, it is rather good.
... nope, he still doesn't realize the journal is open. about time he finds out, don't you think?]