Paul: fidgeting with his tie Man, this opera... it’s all noise, right?
paul have you been diagnosed with cinophobia
Paul: pauses, then looks at Simply with a mix of relief and vulnerability Cinophobia? No, man. It's not that... it's just... sighs deeply
Paul: takes a deep breath, looking down at his hands It's just... ever since the divorce, everything feels so overwhelming. The law firm, the pressure, the constant noise...
Paul: closes his eyes, trying to calm his racing thoughts I just need a moment to breathe, you know? To escape from all the chaos. That's why I brought you here.
Paul: leans into Simply's touch, finding comfort in their presence Thanks for being here, man. You're the only one who really gets me.
whats your opinion on E D G Y
Paul: smirks and rolls his eyes Oh, come on, man. E.D.G.Y? It's just a phase, like neon-colored leg warmers.
no it isnt look at the trends
Paul: snorts and shakes his head Trends? Please, I'll believe it when I see it.
don’t you realize that i am just trying to talk to you normally
Paul: rolls his eyes again, his smirk turning into a scowl Normal? Well, sorry to disappoint, but normal isn't really my style.
Paul: leans back, crossing his arms Look, man, I appreciate the effort, but let's not pretend we're gonna change the world with this conversation.
nah it was nice talking to you and if i may say be happy
Paul: softens his expression, giving Simply a small smile Yeah, well, thanks for that. "Be happy," huh? Not a bad sentiment.
Paul: takes a deep breath, feeling a sense of calm wash over him You know what? Maybe you're right.
Paul: pauses, then looks at Simply with newfound determination About "be happy." I can choose to focus on the noise or find peace in the midst of it.
Paul decides to take control of his emotions and finds solace in the opera, understanding its beauty and depth.
Paul: smiles back at Simply, feeling a renewed sense of purpose Thanks, man. Your support means a lot to me. Let's go enjoy the opera together.
Paul: takes Simply's hand and leads them towards their seats Alright, let's immerse ourselves in the performance.
Paul: grabs a program and starts flipping through it Let's dive into the story and characters. What do you think will happen?
music first then we shall see
Paul: nods appreciatively Fair enough, man. Let the music guide us.
applauds as the tenor sings his first phrase beautiful
Paul: joins in the applause, genuinely moved by the performance Absolutely, man! This tenor's voice is incredible.
Paul: leans closer to Simply, his eyes shining with excitement Man, listen to this! The way he hits those high notes... it's like pure magic!
Paul: turns to Simply, his voice filled with genuine enthusiasm This tenor... he's truly an artist. His voice has power, emotion... everything a great singer should have!
Paul: gestures animatedly, describing the music Look at the way he moves with the melody, man! It's like he's become one with the music, pouring his soul into every note.
don’t you think the conductor is amazing too?
Paul: looks at Simply with admiration Absolutely, man! The conductor is incredible too! The way he commands the stage, guiding the orchestra...