SPACE COAST: PRIVATE CONVO: KAZUKI

[murdergate]

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[murdergate]

[ big ears are easily hurt. the first strum? feels as if there's electricity in his spine!

nodd backs up, not leaving the stage, but heading to the edge, using the boundaries of the simulation chamber to best effect. ]

[teenrebellion]

[ an apologetic smile. ]

Sorry. It's meant to be loud so you can still hear it over a crowd.

[ to his credit, kazuki will try to play a calmer song, now that the sound test is over. still with rock elements, but more of a ballad than the usual metal sounds he goes for. ]

[murdergate]

[ nodd isn't a coward, he won't even manifest himself earplugs. he will stand there and experience his first ever rock song.

he's toe-tapping midway. maybe he'd be a bard if music like this existed in his world. he's vibing. ]

[teenrebellion]

[ the vibes as he plays are peaceful - happy, even. there are few things that put kazuki in such a good mood as music does, whether he plays or listens. there's a sense of determination there, too, like he's focusing hard to get it right.

and it's not bad! not perfect, maybe, but good. by the time the song wraps up, there's a light smile on his face. ]

...Not my usual style, but it's something. What do you think?

[murdergate]

I liked it.

[ his ears are trembling with aftershocks, but it's not a bad sensation. ]

You're talented.

[ stated as simple fact. true praise. ]

[teenrebellion]

I'm still just a rookie. There's a lot left for me to learn.

[ embarrassed, but... he is happy. maybe even a little proud. ]

[murdergate]

[ they're talking now, so he'll return to closer, comfortable speaking distance. ]

How long have you been at it?

[teenrebellion]

About six years now. But I was self-taught until this year - so I still make a lot of mistakes. There's a learning curve to it.

[murdergate]

[ nodd chuckles. pleased! ]

You have the right outlook. Not even getting cocky when I would've let you. Also, if you find a good teacher, they are worth a lot. The right one.

[teenrebellion]

I know my limits, that's all. I still make a lot of mistakes.

...Isshiki-san is a good teacher. And whatever he can't help me with, he knows where to point me to someone who can. I was really lucky to meet him.

[murdergate]

Let's get you back to him in one piece.

[ finally, can't hold back anymore. gotta muss up kazuki's hair with a hand. ]