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“Hey, Ajna, how good are you with the trumpet?” You’re going to test the waters first before thinking about dropping the big proposal.
“T-The tru-trumpet?” Ajna has a hint of a smile under her stress, she’s always happy when you remember her hobbies. “Uhm… uhm…” Ajna is in deep thought now. “I-I’ve been pra-practicing la-lately.”
“Oh, have you?” You think you might have hit the jackpot. Or maybe you’re too stupid to realize there’s a big difference between playing an instrument, being good at it, and (more importantly in your case) being a prolific artist willing to collaborate with Debbie.
“That’s wonderful, Ajna!” Ruby gets all encouraging. Ajna doesn’t like being condescended at, but she knows your roommate has good intentions. “Tell us more!”
“I-I’ve been re-rekindling my o-old ho-hobbies since I e-enrolled into university away f-from my mom…” Ajna starts explaining as she rubs her arms. “A-And, uhm, Craig en-encourage me to t-try them again, and I p-picked t-the tru-trumpet again be-because of D-Double J.”
“Double J?” Your poker night buddy! How can you forget the most forgettable man you know? He gave you water when you needed it, and helped with Ajna on a couple of occasions. You never quite understood how close him and Ajna are, but for him to be the catalyst of this hobby comes as a big surprise. He’s far from being the most expressive of people….
“H-H-H-He’s r-really a g-good mu-musician… H-He p-plays the drums.” Ajna starts playing the imaginary instrument like how Double J would. “H-He told me he p-plays for an i-important ba-band or so-something. H-He ne-never tells me more e-even when I a-asked though.” Ajna is now fidgeting in anger!
“I thought he was a prosecutor.” Ruby remembers the trial on TV.
“Pro-pro-prosecutor…?” Ajna tries to remember. “H-He said h-he a-appeared on T-TV t-the other da-day, but I d-don’t un-understand why he w-would. He d-didn’t ex-explain why when I a-asked…” Ajna is getting mad again!
“I’m glad you have picked up music once again, Ajna! I used to play the violin, but I don’t have one with me anymore. I rented one the other day and had a blast.” Ruby tries to keep the conversation going in the right direction. “Tell us, how confident are you in your skills?”
“I-I think I’m g-good… Double J t-told me so.” Ajna is proud of her efforts.
You have gotten some clues about her abilities, but this chat has opened other avenues you could explore.
