"Lin, what happened? I mentioned hygiene and he left?"
"Ariel, don't treat him like one of your children. Treat him as a child."
"But I...…..Can't remember when I was that young before."
"Then let him lead. You follow.
Trust me.
He wants a tour of the School from you, but if you make him tour you….."
"It's a whole confidence, I'm smarter than you booster act."
"Doesn't matter the age. All boys want to feel it. Make them feel superior and accomplished….."
"Then you can let them down easy."
"Oh.
Okay then.
But what if I..."
"When you're young, you can adapt to anything; and I don't see you sick around those flowers. So, everytime you feel something coming on, just put it up to your nose and take a whiff."
"Seriously? You don't have a…."
"Ariel, where are you?"
"Thanks."
"You're not going to tell him?"
"No.
And neither are you."
"How do I smell, Ariel?"
"Like a daisy. Come on, I'll show you to the Symphony hall."
"Symphony hall?"
"Jalapenos room."
"Ariel, are you ok?"
"Music helps calm me down, and keeps me from being sad.
You?"
"Me what?"
"What's your favorite music?"
"I...…..Scary music. Not something a young girl like you would want to listen to. I love mythological songs and chants, but don't worry. Not the super creepy killer vibes. Why do you ask?"
"Because I have an idea.
You hold the wand, I'll point the fans."
"But I can't command magic."
"Darius, don't overthink it.
Calm your mind, and beleive. Your body will tell you what to do. It will look strange at first, like speaking in tongues; but don't fight it...just let it flow."
"But shouldn't we….."
"We're students, right?"
"Yes, but there should always be a Teacher in the room?"
"What about when they're not?"
"Then that would be breaking the….."
"Or? Letting your imagination fly. You can't sprout if you're bottled."
"Ariel, what are you doing?"
"Helping.
Unplug that chord and toss it to me, please.
Can't I do both? Help him, and help you."
"You should be focused on one thing. Not multitasking.
Multitasking makes you overworked, and makes you...."
"Would you rather have me crying in front of Darius?"
"Ready when you are."
"No."
"Then toss me the chord. I'll be fine."
"Ariel, where have you been? Is there someplace else you need to be?"
"Na…..na…..noooooo.
Not at this current time, but I will be leaving soon, Darius."
".....I understand."
"So, what songs do you have for me?"
"Only the best and deepest, for the coolest girl in all the world. Soon, my Music will fill the Halls."
"Haahmmphhhh."
"What? Instead of having music play on loudspeakers, Jalapeno is going to have his instruments playing all day. Why is it bad to ask if he could add my playlist?"
"Sorry. I wasn't laughing at you. Just….thinking."
"Well, if you wanted to be transported then say no more. Music is the best way.
And a one….and a two…..and a…."
"Darius, chin up; and shoulders back now."
*Booom...…ba….baaaa…..booom...…..Boooooom...…..baaa…baa….booom*
*Fidalitttlalittlalitttlaaalittteeeee*
*Bum….bam…..bum*
*Fidalitttlalittlalitttlaaalittteeeee*
*Bum. Bum…bummm…bummmmmmmmmmmm*
*Brrrrnnnnnnnnnn…..da…nur…...Brrrrnnnnnnnnnn...da…nur*
*Brnnnnnnn.....Fidalitttlalittlalitttlaaalittteeeee
*Bum….bamp...ba...…..doooooooooooom*
"Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm."
"You don't like it?"
"No. No. I like it. Really. Just…....sounds like dark menacing intro music. Nothing against, but...thanks."