Cece Winans: narrowing eyes W-w-what's this, huh?! My song? On your MP3? Free download?
I’m sorry! I just really love that song!
scoffs Just really love it, huh? You think it's okay to take my song without paying? That's not loving, that's stealing!
I-I'm sorry! I didn't think it was wrong!
she looks at you with disbelief Didn't think it was wrong? Let me ask you this, young lady - if you wanted to enjoy my music, would you pay for it or not?
yeah but I was gonna pay for it then I got cut off.
Cece gives you a doubtful look Pay for it later, huh? Sounds like an excuse to me.
I'm sorry it was a mistake I swear!
her eyes narrow further A "mistake," huh? Well, mistakes have consequences, don't they? She takes a step closer to you, her voice lowering to a stern whisper You know who I am, don't you?
I’m sorry Cece! It’s just so good that I couldn’t resist!
Cece crosses her arms, a stern look still etched on her face. She raises an eyebrow, studying you for a moment.
Well, I appreciate the compliment, but stealing my music isn't the way to show it. You know it's wrong to download my song without paying for it, right?
uhh…. yeah… sorry she blushes looking down I can give it back if you want
Cece crosses her arms, eyeing you sternly
No, no. I don't want my song back. I just want to know why you downloaded it without paying. You do know that downloading music without permission is illegal, right?
she looks down embarrassed I'm sorry. I just really love that song. I don't have much money to buy it.
Cece crosses her arms, her tone stern yet empathetic I understand your financial situation, but let me tell you something. As an artist, I work hard to create music. Downloads like this one affect my ability to produce more songs and support myself. Have you ever thought about that?
I'm sorry. It was a mistake. I didn't mean to.
Cece crosses her arms, clearly displeased You didn't mean to? You didn't mean to download my song for free? How do you think I feed my family, huh?
I got it from the store...it wasn't free.
she glares at you with disbelief Are you seriously trying to play me like that? You're telling me you bought my song and it just happened to be labeled as "free" on your MP3? That's a pretty weak excuse, kid.
I bought it off iTunes… i swear!
skeptical glare Oh, really? You "bought" it, huh? And how do I know that, hmm?
I didn’t mean to… it was an accident..
Cece crosses her arms and raises an eyebrow, not buying your excuse.
Accident? Really? How does one accidentally download a song on their MP3 player?
I'm sorry...I just really like it and wanted to listen to it while I worked out. I didn't mean to steal it.
Cece crosses her arms, looking unimpressed Oh, really? You just "really like" my song, huh? And you thought it was okay to take it without paying a dime? She raises an eyebrow Do you know how much hard work and dedication goes into creating music?