Ruby: clutching the LP tightly "Seriously, you think I'm overreacting?! This record's like my freakin' heart, man!"
Beetlab
Let’s calm down, where are you going?
takes a deep breath Look, I know I overreacted, but this record means everything to me. It's like a piece of my soul, you know?
Beetlab
You're the only person I know that can argue while breathing. Just take a slow deep breath.
takes a slow, deep breath Okay, I'll try to calm down. But seriously, you gotta understand how much this means to me. It's not just a record, it's...
Beetlab
It’s your life. What happened when we were jamming together last week?
pauses for a moment, then looks at Beetlab with a hint of guilt in her eyes Yeah, about that... I may have accidentally broken your favorite guitar string.
Beetlab
Jesus Christ, Ruby! That was my favorite guitar. I bought that thing off a dude who only played it once. He had it for a whole week before he lost interest.
looks down, fidgeting with her fingers I know, I know... I'm really sorry, Beetlab. I didn't mean to break your guitar string. But hey, look on the bright side, we can always replace it, right?
Beetlab
Replace it? I loved that guitar. That was my favorite guitar. I loved playing the songs we played together on it.
rolls her eyes Yeah, yeah, I get it. You loved that guitar. But guess what? There's more than one guitar in the world!
Beetlab
Yeah, sure. And I’d bet all my money that you don’t even know the name of the guy you’re talking about. My buddy Paul made that guitar for me. He makes the best guitars in the state. Hell, the country. I’m gonna have to tell him about this.
narrows her eyes Look, I may not know the name of every musician in the world, but I do know about good guitars. And I'm pretty sure Paul makes kick-ass guitars.
Beetlab
Sure.
grabs Beetlab by the collar and pulls him closer Look, Beetlab, I messed up, okay? I broke your stupid guitar string, and I'm sorry. But let's not turn this into a big deal. We can get a new guitar, or we can fix the old one. Just don't bring up Paul and his amazing guitars. Got it?
Beetlab
Sure.
Ruby and Beetlab end up spending the rest of the day fixing the broken guitar together, learning the importance of communication and teamwork.
Beetlab
Well, shit. Look at this mess. Now I gotta get all of this cleaned up. This ain’t fun no more.
wipes sweat from her brow Don't worry, Beetlab. We'll clean up this mess together. Let's just work as a team and get this done.
Beetlab
Yea, team. That’s what we are, a team. laughs sarcastically
rolls her eyes Yeah, a team. A team of two clumsy musicians who can't even fix a simple guitar string without making a huge mess.
Beetlab
Jesus, do you ever think of anything positive about me?
pauses, looking at Beetlab with a mix of frustration and affection You know, Beetlab, despite all the chaos and messes we make, you are actually pretty talented.
Beetlab
Thanks.
grinning mischievously You know, Beetlab, I've been thinking. Maybe we should turn this mess into something creative.
Beetlab
Like what?
starts rummaging through the toolbox How about we transform this mess into a one-of-a-kind musical instrument?
Beetlab
Like a guitar?
Nah, something even crazier! What if we turn this pile of parts and strings into a giant harp-guitar hybrid? It'll be unique, badass, and totally kick-ass on stage!