in which the two largest organs in kevin's body share a beer

[erf_]

Two months ago, after one of his friends' shows, Kevin sticks around and chats with the band. He has a particularly pleasant conversation with the pianist, a petite, friendly gal with tulip tattoos on each arm and a red feather in her hair. She giggles and smiles whenever she looks at him, though she seems to do that for everybody--Kevin can't

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[umbrarumcantus]

This makes me proud to be a musician, even if I'm not a lady-musician.

For what it's worth, musicians dating other musicians is generally a really bad scene. From the outside, it might seem like it would be some beautiful, dance, but really it tends to just be a mess of egos and competition. Think about it - would you really want to date another programmer/game designer? Best bet is to date someone who appreciates what you do, and whose work you appreciate, but who is not a competitor in your field.

Also, it sounds like that girl was totally into you. Your heart-dick was right.

[erf_]

Hey now, it's precisely because musician dudes like you are so awesome that I have little chance with those ladies. :]

And I totally would date another programmer or game designer. I guess it's different for programmers than for designers because programmers are generally working with their co-workers against a common enemy (their tools, the design, and their own mistakes) rather than competing against each other for creative control. I don't think I'd date someone I was working on the same project with--and I imagine being in the same band as your partner could put a lot of stress on a relationship--but as long as I respect her abilities I can't see competition being an issue.

Also, the Plastic Ono Band, the Golden Dogs, 8-Bit Weapon, the White Stripes...

[umbrarumcantus]

Well the bands you cite are a situation where the two people are collaborating, and that is a very different thing. If it's the two of you against the world, sure, that can work. But if it's the two of you against each other, trying to do the same thing... tense. I know I certainly would not date another bassist, or probably another composer. My artist's ego could not handle that. But a violinist or something? Yeah, that could work. We'd be doing our own thing, and in a good position to appreciate each other.

[soullessthinker]

As someone with more heart-dick than brain-brain, always ask for the girl's number. find an excuse. do it.

[persistent_sun]

Brain: Phew, that was close.
Uterus: What's WRONG with you? That cute groupie was gonna ask you out.
Brain: The dicks just want you, and the brains always want to make shape me, make me something else. Or get tired of me, and both leave in the end. Anyway, if I was happy, I couldn't write. You know the drill.

(Heart releases a wet sob, and continues weeping throughout further conversation, largely ignored.)

[umbrarumcantus]

Probably you are joking, but the idea that creativity comes from being unhappy is a misconception that has always quite annoyed me.

[persistent_sun]

To summarize my thoughts:
1: Way to miss the point.
2: You may recall that, as a musician and writer, I do have some experience with these matters.
3: The idea that creativity or inspiration comes from one place has always quite annoyed me. Also, the idea that brains (imaginary talking ones or not) are fully rational. And the idea that characters are all mouthpieces for an author.
4: http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/creepy.png

[umbrarumcantus]

Right, as I say, (a) I figured you were joking anyway, and (b) I was mostly riffing off of what you said, rather than intending to accuse you of believing it and fighting you about it. I didn't make that even remotely clear, I suppose. My bad.

Also that xkcd has nothing to do with my comment, so I am confused.