PM - Musical, Melodical Madness

Luna Avalbane

Hiya! So you know how we got talking about music and I promised I'd play for you at some point? Well I just learned my first song and I'd really like for you to be the first person to hear it! Do you want to meet up in NYC to play some music together? I know a really good music shop that lets people use their instruments whilst they're inside and I think they have a couple of private rooms!

@Harveste

 

Harveste

I'm so flattered! I'd be happy to meet up with you, but... Where should we meet up? The city's pretty big, you know. I've been getting up there more often recently, but I get lost easily so... I'd need a general name of the nearest park, the address or something to ask a cab driver. Is there anything I should bring with me, by the way? Oh... And uh... How will we recognize each other? I'm actually rather plain looking so... Hehe.

 

Luna Avalbane

I'm so glad you'd like to meet up! Uh, as to where we should meet up, that music store is at [Location Address] and is super easy to find I promise! And don't bring anything you don't want to, since instruments will be there. Maybe bring food for lunch afterwards? And if you can receive image messages, send me a text at [Contact Info} please!

 

Harveste

I originally figured somewhere more public would be helpful as a meeting place myself, but that's because of old habits I suppose. And either way, the store is probably public enough... So sounds good!

And yep, I can get picture messages (it's rare I meet anyone who can't now, even if I couldn't until like this year for some reason myself). Expect a text shortly from [Phone Number]. I'll make sure to note both my game name and real name so you'll know who I am. If you want, we can work out the details about time and day here or there- either works.

 

Luna Avalbane

It should be plenty public enough, since it's on a pretty busy street if you google it. And I'll be checking my phone regularly after I log off so I don't miss you, so don't worry about me not getting it. I'll send you a picture of myself once I've managed to take one that doesn't look too awful for me. And as for the time, does later in the afternoon work for you? Like, after 16:00? I can make my way over straight after school then if that works! Day is anytime during the week, really. Whatever works better for you really!

 

Harveste

I see, so you're still a student. That's good to know! I should be fine with late afternoon myself- mostly because it'd give me time to get there from my place, and also because I'm a bit of a late riser anyway. So that timing works well!

And don't worry too much, my pictures are all cruddy at best. I just gave up on trying to get a good one. The harder you try, the more uncomfortable you'll feel, trust me. I think that's why they really stopped asking people to smile for their pictures for licenses and IDs. Hehe!

 

Luna Avalbane

Phew, I'm really glad that late afternoon isn't hard for you to make, I'd have felt really crummy if it'd have been the hardest time for you to do. I'm looking forward to meeting you in real life then! Hopefully we have a lot of fun playing music for each other.

Also I'll try not to focus too much on the picture, but I can't promise anything. When I met another friend it took me a while to find the right picture, though maybe I can send you that one? Also, you don't mind me still being at school age, right? You don't find it weird or off-putting?

 

Harveste

There's nothing off-putting about being school age, no. I was your age once too, you know! I mean, I don't know how old you are based on that, but I know that means I probably was? Unless you're in college and like... in graduate school. Then maybe not yet. I just like to make sure I don't seem like a total creep. I was raised by someone who pushes net safety as major so... That's why I noted pushing for public places. I worry about it myself, but also for others to know I'm not trying anything weird, y'know?

It'd be fine to use that picture, yeah. Actually, you're the second person I'm meeting this month I think that's still in school. Maybe I'll use the same photo I sent her too? It was an old picture anyway. It's hard to make sure to always have an up-to-date one... The only thing that's changed since that picture was taken was my clothing on a given day anyway.

Then again, some people are still growing and maturing. I'm just not one of them.

 

Luna Avalbane

Ah okay! I was just worried since I'm not sure if some people would find it strange of off-putting to meet somebody my age. The first person I met wasn't really much older than me, so I was a little bit more confident with them if I'm being honest.

Also it's more reassuring to hear that you've already met somebody that's in school. I'll probably log off now, though I'm excited to see you IRL! Just text me the day that you want to meet up and I can definitely make it.

 

Harveste

I mean, the only time I'd worry about someone being a minor overall is the concern over their safety overall and such. I'd be more concerned how you feel about meeting a random adult, me or otherwise. I mean, sure, I'm childish, but... I'm still getting older by the second. In a few years, I'll get to start playing the "I can't age anymore because women don't go past 30" thing. I think that's a thing anyway.... I saw it on TV once.

Is same day really enough notice? I'll try though, but I hope it won't be during a class or anything... I'll try to be cautious about my timing when I send it. I'll meet you there then this week. Make sure to do your best in school! I'm rooting for you!

 

Luna Avalbane

I don't really mind meeting an adult all that much, honestly. I'd already resigned myself to the fact that everybody I met online would probably be older than me and besides, it just means you know a bunch more things that I don't and might be able to help me with tests and things!

And yes, I promise same day is enough notice. I finish school quite early, at 3:30 PM, so I should be able to make it there easily enough. And thanks for the well wishes! I promise I always try my best in school!

 

Harveste

Dare I ask in advance just how old you are? You said you're in school, but saying that absolutely everyone playing is likely older than you... Are you in middle school or high school? I had guessed high school. The other girl I met was in that too, and you're just so mature overall in mannerisms that I would've guessed that in general. (To be fair, I suck with ages. I once thought a lady that was 80 was like 45, 50 max. She was laughing so hard at me!)

But okay! I'll probably try to be there a bit earlier for the sake of simplicity. Plus, I might take a look at the shops along the street it's on out of curiosity. When you sent me the address, it looked like an area I wasn't accustomed to before. This might be a great adventure in many aspects!

No reason to thank me for something like that. I'm just a worry-wart. Trust me, I send my wishes you'll do your best with an added wish in my head that you won't work so hard you collapse. I know too many people that do... I don't understand workaholics. (But I'm a lazy hermit so...)

I'll get some work done and get ready to meet up with you. I remember when I was going through an old box of books I had doing some new year cleaning, there were some music books I thought might interest you. I don't know why I had two copies anyway. Probably my teacher gave me one after I'd already bought it? I dunno. Either way, we'll see if you think they're handy... and not too childish. >//>

 

Luna Avalbane

Uh, I don't really mind, but you were right to guess high-school age. I'm actually 15, a few months away from being 16 really, so hopefully that's not too weird for you to deal with. And hey, I'm sure you had a valid reason to think that.

And I'll try to moderate myself a little, though I think this game will help me quite a bit with that. I might have to focus more on making sure I actually study haha! And sure thing, if you're sure you don't mind bringing those books, I don't really mind! I'm sure nothing is too childish for me really!

I'll do my best to be there on time, hopefully transport is running smoothly as well. I promise to let you know beforehand if I feel like I might end up being late to it, so you aren't waiting for too long!

 

Harveste

Not much younger at all then to the other girl I met. I'm a decade older than you though. I'm 25 and turn 26 in march. A decade isn't that big a difference, right? I mean at least that means I still remember being your age before...Er, kinda. (My teens were weird and complicated. Not something to get into right now xD)

Considering the books were given to me from my high school teacher, they probably aren't as childish as I feel they are. See, I can't read sheet music for my life- tried to learn for decades, never managed to learn. I was in band in high school, and my teacher totally understood so he always had me using sheet music that had the letters and stuff literally on the page (I mean like in the note it'd say C instead of just being on the line). I found it way easier to follow so I could actually follow along :'D

I'll find a way even if you're gonna be late~ I'm pretty good at distracting myself and entertaining myself when needed. I always have a notebook to doodle and write in with me, for example. So there's that. And if you need me to, I can remind you to study by asking you to tell me what you're studying? I can try to help with homework sometimes too as long as it's not math or history... Well, I can try those but math and I are mortal enemies...

 

Luna Avalbane

No way is a decade too old! I know some people who have parents that are more than a decade apart in terms of age, so if they can have children together then we can be friends and meet up and share interests! I don't think age has to matter all that much when it comes to sharing something that both people are passionate about, like music in this case with you and myself. We both really like music and both play instruments, so this is the perfect thing for us to meet and bond over!

And I can understand not being able to read sheet music, I can't read it either so don't worry! Granted, I've never tried before, but it just ends up looking like a foreign language to me that nobody I know seems to have the slightest clue about. But I'm sure those books will be helpful to me, so don't worry about any of that. In fact, I might end up buying them off of you if they're super good, since I'd feel bad just taking them.

And I promise I won't keep you waiting for too long if I'm late, though some occasional help with homework would really be appreciated. Mom and Dad are good, but neither of them did amazingly in school and it really shows! And the same-ish goes to you! You can show me anything that you want a second opinion on, or always talk if you need a good listener!