Lessons, but not the kind in a class

[unpocoloco]

Hola, everyone. I'm Héctor. Any of you with night classes are likely already familiar with me. I'd been debating on this for a while and slowly taking on a few people who've asked, so I think it's about time I came forward and simply offered it myself.

I'm opening up guitar lessons, available to all skill levels. Solo lessons and group lessons depending on how many people are interested in the latter. You're free to pay what you like but it's not necessary. Just bring your own instrument and let me know you're coming along. I'll be meeting in the evenings, Fridays, by the cross of life on the school grounds. Thought it might be a nice place to play with the warmer weather coming.

Please just keep in mind I have poor health and some cancellations may be short notice. If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask. ¡Buenas Noches!

[This announcement may come suspiciously close on the heels of a quiet rule change on a certain floor in Lumiere, but surely that is just a coincidence. What rule change? Guess it's a mystery...]

Comments

[deuteranope]

probably room then

don't wanna bug tía

[unpocoloco]

Maybe it's something you can ask her about. [Hint, nudge.]

But more to the point, will there be any bothered roommates with this?

[deuteranope]

[Oh no, Maverick already knows. But he still wouldn't want to hurt her by having her listen to Héctor's guitar in particular.]

nah if he gets his panties in a twist over it I'll fight him

he doesn't fucking sleep when he should anyway

[unpocoloco]

None of you kids do. That's how I know too many of you.

No need to fight on my behalf then. If he wants to stay he's welcome to, upon your permission to let him listen to your playing of course.

UN: ThreeCoffins

[improbablenotimpossible]

A Guitar player? I'm a violinist myself. It's good to find other musicians around.

Voice - un:songstressmatlin

[lastexit]

Well, isn't this a change. Wasn't expecting this.

*She sounds like she's smiling while she says that.*

[Locked to Hector]

Do you need someone to step in when you have to cancel on someone?

Not that I've ever really tried to teach anyone before. But it can't be that bad right?

Voice - un:ollin

[unpocoloco]

[He laughs. There's a sheepish note to his own voice, but a smile all the same.]

Hah, I guess it is, isn't it? We'll say an old friend turned up who was particularly convincing.

[Locked]

It's not too bad. If I can teach Ernesto to play as a kid, anybody can teach anything. It just calls for patience and showing how things are done.

I'd really appreciate that, having a backup. We get these day trips sometimes and it just takes the energy right out of me. That and it would be good for anyone to learn from such a talented música.

UN: Ollin

[unpocoloco]

I absolutely agree. And the more variety you get in there, the more kinds of songs you can play.

I had a very, very brief stint with trying violin. A lot of fun, but la Guitarra, she calls to me.

Nice username, by the way.

[unpocoloco]

Don't think I won't, amiga. You'll have to be hauling that drum set to and fro, mark me.

[unpocoloco]

[He's... not going to explain that one. You'll figure it out, kid. Probably.]

That seems like it would be a lot of sounds, but sure!

[unpocoloco]

0200 and 0600? Those times do work for me but that's pretty early in the morning for you, isn't it? Or are you another kid who doesn't sleep?

Re: UN: Ollin

[improbablenotimpossible]

Thank you - I'm a fan of the classics.

And yes, some instruments do call out - I've been sat in front of a piano as a child, and while I could play a few notes - it didn't feel right in the way a good violin does.

While my repertoire is classical, I've been expanding on it.

[suddenlybees]

Don't mind, don't mind!
I do sleep!!
Here and there, you know~
The hours add up!
Anyways, I'm asking a lot from you,
so shouldn't I pick convenient hours for you?

[unpocoloco]

[That doesn't sound entirely doable but it's been so long since he's actually slept he can't really argue it.]

I suppose so. As long as it's not costing anything for you.

I'm guessing this request is a little more special than typical considering it's got to be a secret until I text you then?

[deuteranope]

okay but consider the fact that I'm fucking saying he doesn't get enough sleep
and imagine how much sleep he fucking needs

we'll see
he can be kinda prissy

[suddenlybees]

Mm, yep!!
Super super super special!!!!
Don't tell anybody about it okay?!??!?!??!?!
It's going to be between the two of us!!!!

[soft_focus]

It is!

I'll make sure to show the best ones!

[Turning to a Private Convo]

[unpocoloco]

Well, alright! Text you then!

[And he's going to hope against all hope that this isn't some prank for the love of god.

The next chance he gets, in the given time, he sends the text off, bracing.]

Hola Kano. I hope I haven't woken you.
So. About that request.
What did you have in mind for it, exactly?

[suddenlybees]

Hola, Héctor!
Nope, I'm a light sleeper!!!!
There's a song I want to hear but I can't quite get it right,
so I'm enlisting your help!
Is now a good time??
Should I come over?????
I have no idea where you live.

[unpocoloco]

I stand by what I said, you're all terrible for it and one day the faculty are going to cast a collective sleep spell on all of you.

Offer's no pressure. He can stay or go or whatever he likes. Sometimes a little space and room to choose is all you need, I've found.

I'm looking forward to playing with you again, Maverick.

[unpocoloco]

I can head over to Lumiere. I'm already up and out.

[He hasn't forgotten your little fire threat, kid.]

Is your common room good? Or do you need something more private than that? It's late enough I don't think anyone will be hanging around by that old fountain.

[suddenlybees]

[ The fountain would be smart, considering his little fire threat, but that's a bit too open for what Kano has in mind. ]

Mmmmm~
How about my room?
I made my bed this morning and everything, so you have somewhere to sit!!!

[unpocoloco]

Pretty generous of you. Alright, I'll see you there. Imelda's got all those convenient little plaques, I'm sure I'll be able to find yours.

[And true to his word, it doesn't take long before there's a knock on Kano's door. He waits with a guitar slung on his back.]

[suddenlybees]

[ It takes Kano around ten seconds to get to the door, complete with the sound of scraping wood and metal. When he flings the door open— immediately taking a large step back the moment he does— it's to a very barren room, nothing on the walls or the floor or the desk, two beds pushed together to make one large one (sheets neatly made, as promised, although there is a bearded dragon sitting on the pillow that looks up at Héctor and blinks slowly at him), and the closet door shut tight. The curtains are drawn over the windows and there is a bathtowel in Kano's hands. ]

Hola! Come in, come in, make yourself comfortable~

[ The moment Héctor enters the room and shuts the door behind him, that bathtowel is getting shoved into that gap underneath the door. ]

[unpocoloco]

[He can't really judge too much on the barren room. His is about just as empty. He guesses Kano doesn't have a roommate and in that case, he can't deny the appeal of having the bigger bed if he did in fact sleep.

It's the bath towel that makes things a little weird.]

Uuh, okay.

[He steps inside, eyeing the way Kano seals up that little gap with a lifted brow. This really is something private isn't it? He sits, tentatively, upon the edge of the bed.]

So... what did you have in mind?