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“Ajna, have you ever considered making music your career path?” You don’t want to force her into anything she doesn’t feel strongly for. But if she does, you want to recruit her!
“M-Music…?” Ajna feels like you’re selling her fantasies.
“You heard me right: <span class="mu-s">Music</span>.” You cross your arms.
“Uhm, I-I did o-once upon a t-t-time…” Ajna reflects on her past.
“Not anymore?” You wonder if it’s too late to change the course of her life.
“I-It’s unrealistic. I-I don’t have a cha-chance…” Ajna shakes her head. “I-It’s too la-late.”
“Any reason why you think that?” You lean forward.
“I-I’m… not especially ta-talented, and I-I’m t-t-too old… a-and no-nobody cares about t-the tru-trumpet...” Ajna thinks her pessimistic point of view is realistic. “I-I gave up on i-it w-when my mom threw my f-first t-trumpet into the t-trash…”
“That’s terrible. I’m so sorry to hear that.” Ruby didn’t know how Ajna’s passion ended. Ajna indicates that it’s fine with one hand movement.
“But do you like it? I understand there’s a difference between a hobby and a job. But do you feel passionate enough to make it a career path?” You insist on your question.
“I-I’d be ha-happy pu-pursuing a-any of my hobbies if I c-can…” Ajna shakes her head. “I-I ne-never thought about d-doing o-one thing my en-entire life… I-I don’t g-get c-careers... T-That was b-before t-those eyes c-c-came for me and I c-couldn’t dream of t-tomorrow… But n-now I c-can be myself again… little by l-little...”
“Well then, Ajna, I have a proposition!” You stand up with determination.
You explain what’s going on with Debbie, and the role Ajna will fulfill if she chooses to collaborate with you!
“What do you say?!” You are ready for a big yes.
“No.” Ajna shakes her head without even a little fidgeting.
“Huh?!” You are in shock! Ruby giggles as she found your reaction so funny.
“Y-Y-Y-Y-Y-Y-Y-You haven’t h-heard me p-play!” Ajna pouts aggressively. “W-W-What i-if I’m not u-up to A-Ambition-P-P-P-P-P’s s-s-standards…?”
“Oh…” You know, that makes sense! “That’s mainly for Debbie to decide.” You point out. “Besides, I remember when we talked, you were so passionate about everything, I knew you must be good.”
