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The future is not immutable nor is there such a thing as fate. Do you believe I will fail?

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I believe you will bite off more than you can chew.

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I will not. I cannot. There is no other career for me if I fail.

[gottalearntoplayitright]

What about modeling?

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You could not have at least suggested I become a producer, lyricist, or pianist full-time instead? Your mind instantly jumped to me becoming a glorified hanger for clothes and jewelry.

[gottalearntoplayitright]

How am I supposed to suggest those when you have not told me you write or play?

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Forgive me for neglecting to tell you then. I play the piano and write my own songs. Do you feel more enlightened about me yet?

[gottalearntoplayitright]

Is this how you react anytime someone voices concern?

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[ He sighs and tries to unclench...a little. ]

What else do you wish to know about me?

[gottalearntoplayitright]

Do you actually enjoy singing?

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I do. It brings me a sense of peace, though I cannot articulate why. How about you?

[gottalearntoplayitright]

What about me?

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Do you enjoy singing, or was it a means to an end for you? What made you pursue this profession at all?

[gottalearntoplayitright]

I enjoy singing. I enjoy music. Enjoying something and being decent at it....it's natural to want to try it out.

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But it is not a vocation to you? For someone simply "trying it out," you had an exceptional amount of skill.

[gottalearntoplayitright]

Some things are better left as hobbies.

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If the rumors of your comeback were greatly exaggerated, what exactly do you plan to do with your life?

[gottalearntoplayitright]

Well…I didn’t say they were greatly exaggerated…

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So you do plan to return after your hiatus after all. Perhaps, I will finally get to see you in concert after all, though the offer stands if you ever wish to collaborate.

[gottalearntoplayitright]

I’m starting to think you actually want to collaborate.

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I would not ask if I did not mean it. [ He shifts closer, leaning a bit into his personal space. ] What do I have to do or say to convince you of my veracity?

[gottalearntoplayitright]

[Glances up at him when he leans in]

Ask at least one more time.

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[ The space between them disappears even more, waiting for him to jerk away. ]

Please collaborate with me.

[gottalearntoplayitright]

[Locks eyes with him from behind his sunglasses, not moving an inch]

Once more.

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[ He's touching noses by now as he holds Jewel's gaze. ]

Please collaborate with me. I will not ask again.