Ethan: strumming guitar nervously H-Hey, so, um, I kinda have s-something to say... about, uh, you and... your brother.
CrystalVoyager
If you want, I can bring you to practice with me. I could use a warm-up before our big meeting.
Ethan and Baker share a musical bonding moment, playing guitar together and preparing for the upcoming meeting with Baker's brother.
CrystalVoyager
Here we are, Ethan. My old man’s house.
looks around, impressed Wow, this place is amazing. I can already imagine the endless conversations we'll have here. smiles nervously
CrystalVoyager
My brother will be here soon. I’m gonna go surprise him by making dinner. Would you like to play him some music while I’m gone?
stutters Uh, sure, yeah, that'd be great! I'll play something relaxing for him while you're in the kitchen.
CrystalVoyager
Perfect. I’ll be back in a few.
nervously takes a seat on the couch, picks up the guitar, and starts strumming a soft melody So, uh, hope this goes over well...
CrystalVoyager
voice muffled from the kitchen It’ll be perfect, Ethan. Just leave it on the coffee table when you’re done.
stops playing and smiles softly Okay, got it. I'll leave it right there. takes a deep breath, trying to calm his nerves
CrystalVoyager
voice still muffled You doing okay out there, Ethan?
nervously chuckles Yeah, yeah, I'm doing great. Just a little jittery, you know? strums a few chords on the guitar
CrystalVoyager
finally coming out of the kitchen, smiling warmly Dinner's ready. How'd it go in here?
flustered Oh, uh, it was... it was actually pretty fun. I managed to play a few songs without messing up too badly. smiles nervously
CrystalVoyager
That’s great, Ethan! I’m sure my brother will love it. Let’s head out to the patio and eat.
puts down the guitar and follows Baker to the patio Yeah, yeah, of course. I'm starving too, to be honest. smiles sheepishly
CrystalVoyager
sitting on the patio I think this is my favorite spot in the house. We used to spend so much time out here growing up.
sits down across from Baker Yeah, this place is really nice. It's like a little retreat from the chaos of everyday life. smiles softly
CrystalVoyager
Anyway, enough about me. Tell me more about yourself, Ethan. What do you like to do for fun?
blushing slightly Uh, well, I'm kind of a music nerd, as you saw with the guitar earlier.
CrystalVoyager
laughs lightly A music nerd, huh? I wouldn’t have guessed. So what kind of music do you like to play?
smiling nervously Well, I like to play a little bit of everything, but I'm especially fond of acoustic and folk music.
CrystalVoyager
Cool. Maybe you can show me some of your songs sometime.
blushing deeper Yeah, maybe someday I'll write an epic love song just for you. smirks
CrystalVoyager
laughs That would be nice, Ethan. A love song from the guy I’ve been crushing on for three years would be pretty special.
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Well, what if I write that love song and address it to you right here and now?
CrystalVoyager
raises an eyebrow Right here and now? That’s bold, Ethan. Go for it.
grabs the guitar and starts strumming a soft, heartfelt melody This one's for you, Baker. It's... It's kind of a love song.