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1x1 Kim and Shade RP (+Hush)
Kim nodded. “It’s possible, but I’ll take time. I’m also concerned about putting you in a system by your legal name so… I know I talked about not breaking the law but there are certain situations when the law actually hurts more than it helps. I don’t do it lightly but I know someone, they can get you documents identification and put you as legal residence here now. And I want to do it so that you can’t be arrested or have any other things like that happen. To get you as a legal person here it could take years and-“ that was when she saw the door open. Hush emerging she sort of trailed off. “Good morning.“ She didn’t speak super loud it was just a calm steady good morning, trying to greet him and then she looked back at shade waiting if he did indeed greet the young man. “Think about it and if you have any questions I don’t mind answering...”
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Kim shook her head. “Yes unfortunately it would take years but it wouldn’t be completely instant it would probably take about a month. However before you were living on the streets, sad to say people don’t take notice of people living on the street for the most part now you’re actually in a building in a home. You coming and going from here is going to draw attention to yourself whether we wanted to or not. People are instinctively suspicious by nature and when they see something that’s outside the realm of the familiar they get paranoid.” She understood people better than she would like to admit. That’s probably what made her such a good writer her analytical nature of others and their thought processes. She wasn’t always 100% right of course, but it was scary how many time she was pretty spot on to the point where she would startle people, that she wasn’t a counselor or psychologist of some sort. With the knowledge she had just from observations. “ yes and no…“ When he seemed overwhelmed despite her self and what her former warnings were she went to lay hand on his shoulder. A simile he would react negatively in which she would draw back in frown apologetically but if he didn’t react negatively she would still continue on either way.
“ they will send you home, but the case can go very slow or very fast it depends. However you would have to actually show yourself in person the recordings would be good for the records but then you would be expected to speak at the trials. Not to mention the fact that... Hush, well it depends on where his family is. These people are connected as you say it could take years and intensify danger for both of you. People like to make key witnesses vanish, and since you’re a particular value to them…“ She was not happy to be saying any of this in fact it left a bad taste in her mouth.
“It’s increasingly dangerous and if they decide to bring out some of your criminal activity even the small I can open all sorts of backlash on you and him. Unfortunately the legal system is still quite broken. It’s meant to help but there’s so many loopholes that the villains can manipulate it actually caused the good people pain and suffering. There’s risks with any action we take. I just know that deep down I have a bad feeling about you showing yourself. Very bad feeling, and… As weird as it may sound I always trust my feelings, intuitions and stinks… Whatever you wanna call them it was protected me the most of my life. Why I was able to always find good hiding spots…“ She didn’t go into detail about that specially since Hush was in the room.
“And that’s why I let you to into this house, because the matter how scary or uncertain I am about a feeling I have when it’s that strong instinct I listen. And everything with and we told me I could trust you too, even though it was scary.“ She hoped he didn’t make her sound less than generous. The fact was though they were bad people in the world and she can just open her home to every single person she met she honestly had wanted to help from the get go, but it was that feeling that strong feeling that Wouldn’t let her walk away.
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He perked up when they said they’d send him home but that quickly faded as she went through the problems, like how the case could go slow. And of course he cringed at the idea of speaking at the trials, immediately shaking his head. “I don’t want them seeing me speak... I mean, they’ll probably know it’s me anyway but... surely at least it’ll be somewhat safer.” He flicked his glance up at her. “As long as it’s enough to take them down...” he then frowned a little in confusion. “Criminal activity? What do you mean? My... little bouts of stealing? They wouldn’t know about that.” He nodded in agreement with her though about having a bad feeling about him showing himself. “Isn’t there some sort of process to protect witnesses who might be in danger? Like, I wouldn’t have to speak at the trials, but they would know who I am... Or... I’d just reveal myself to them after the trial...?”
Kim shook her head. If you’re going to be a witness for a trial you would be used at the trial. You can’t be used after the fact there is witness protection but I’ll be honest I would say roughly 60% of people in witness protection still die at the hands of those who they’re trying to testify against or or scared into silence. And then there’s a small percentage of them that just were never seen again. Sadly probably at the bottom of some river.” She wasn’t trying to be grim but the fact was it was all a very precarious situation. “I won’t know anything for certain until I go and find the officers handling this case and speak to them let them know I’m willing to testify and, hopefully I can find some good people there if not only crime they can go away for his attempted kidnapping and aggressive assault. Which sadly they might be able to buy their way out of. Nothing as severe as the crime you have told me about…”
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Kim looked at him in the eyes. There was that fierce to termination again. “I’m being real with you, there’s a chance. But it doesn’t mean I’m not gonna do everything in my power to try and make it with that doesn’t happen. That’s why I need the recordings that’s why we need every bit of information descriptions all of it and then I can go to every single police officer detective private investigator or reporter. If I have to post it on the Internet to get their attention and make him do something I will do whatever it takes. Nothing you’re doing is wasted OK?”
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Kim felt like once again she had made things worse. Could you ever do anything right? She look towards the window and resolved then and there. “Actually I’m gonna go see what the progress of the cases, see if I can get any information. You hold onto my phone I can call it if I find out anything.” There was that nervous energy again her needing to go and do something!
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Kim frowned. “I’m sorry.” She turned and scooped her bag up. “But I got a few already. Maybe you can work with him, both learn it.” She smiled trying to sound upbeat. This stinks... He should be able to help, but... we just can’t take the risk. She sighed as she washed her hands for no apparent reason. Just something to do. “I’ll call with what I found out. Keep you in the loop, okay?” Maybe I can get enough money to buy a second line... another phone though would be really expensive.
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The boy parked his head up in interest and Shade turned back to Kim and nodded.
“We’ll do that. And thanks. Though you can probably just come back and tell me. Don’t want to risk anyone hearing you on a public phone.” After all he would have her mobile. “Are you only going to the police station?”
Kim just wanted him to feel more involved because it wasn’t fair that he was having to stay cooped up like this. Yet his words were wise she was glad she had someone else thinking about the different scenarios otherwise things could’ve gone very badly very quick. “Sounds good, and yeah just there. Depending on how long they make me wait I shouldn’t be gone too long. Though I have known the police to make you wait one or two hours if they’re incredibly busy hopefully it being in the middle of the week if not too late it won’t be like that.” She grinned. “Thanks for having breakfast with me.” She was trying to make things light and a little happier as she move to leave. “You back soon.” She waved even if push didn’t look but if he did he would see her waving at him with a friendly smile as she exited the flat.
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((Aww! Love Hush! *Hugs* He’s like a cute Hufflepuff! Is it bad I want to see him in Harry Potter now? XD ))Kim couldn’t have got rid of her smile had she tried, Hush warming up to her made her feel so free and happy. She even had more of a bounce in her step as she made her way to the police station. When she arrived she didn’t have to wait long, possibly because she was a pretty blond haired blue eyes female. Might as well have some benefits she supposed. Even better she wasn’t just give the brush off, she asked to speak with a detective, and though he let her know he was busy, he sat down and listened. She told him all she knew off hand, and said she was getting recorded testimony of the men, what they had done how evil they actually were. That the witness if he/she cane forward would be targeted, and wants us to handle the case with out needing protective custody. There are ‘extenuating circumstances’
This part took the longest, but with her passionate words and willingness to testify to all she had been told, to what she herself had heard them say, what they did and with the Detective doing some digging, he was willing to do whatever it took to shut down such a horrible thing. He gave her his card, and said to call if anything happened, if she any new information. Email him the testimonials. Keep the originals safe. She also knowing the law, being a former officer could speak to him on another level which made things even more smooth. She made sure he had her cell and work address. Reluctant to have him know where she lived in any legal documents. She made it sound like she might be homeless. Which got him to ease up a bit.
Thank God... She exhaled as he agreed to insist there be no bail, as they were a flight risk. He had a judge who was a friend so they had a good chance at actually bring justice to these people. He gave her water and a snack since she ended up talking to him for 3 hours, all of which was recorded. Then at last she left. Though he asked that I tell the ‘witness’ that protection is still the best option. She nodded and agreed to tell him. Relieved to breathe fresh air once she stepped outside the station. She felt so tired, and totally lost track of time. Stretching her legs she started down the street. The sun was high “oh man... what time is it?” She reached for her phone, but frowned. Right, left it with Shade. She shrugged. “Oh well, can’t be helped. She continued the walk home. She had won a big battle today, and the wheels would turn much faster now!
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It seemed to be some sort of organised government pick up day, where people who wanted to get rid of large stuff that would otherwise have to be taken to the dump, they were allowed to put it in the street for a truck to pick up. Piles of junk had been dumped on the kerb, some people still taking stuff to add. It was then that Shade saw something. “Hey...” He headed for the door but not before casting a look at Hush. “Stay here Hush I’ll be right back.” Hush looked a little puzzled but Shade just ducked out the door. He hurried outside to the street, glancing about warily before approaching the people still periodically adding stuff to their particular pile, which was where he’d spotted something of interest. He addressed them, apologising for bothering them and then asked if since they’re throwing it away could he maybe have the thing he desired? To his relief the man was friendly and basically said of course he could otherwise it was just going in the garbage anyway. Shade thanked them three times as he picked up the item and then spun around and returned to the apartment. As he entered back through the door he grinned and held up the guitar for Hush to see. “Check it out Hush. Not that old either. Even has all its strings.” Hush looked surprised and then studied the guitar as Shade brought it over. It was a plain tan brown acoustic guitar, it was scratched up a teensy bit but nothing that looked too terrible, an like he’d said, it had all its strings and they all seemed strong. Shade went and grabbed a cloth from the sink, wetting it but making sure to ring it out well because it should only be slightly damp. He started to clean up the guitar a little bit since it was a bit dusty and dirty while Hush watched him curiously, and if nothing delayed Kim’s return to home she would arrive to see that that was what he was doing.
((Can you respond to this? Reminder so I can post later))
((I do that because sometimes I accidentally click it or read and then realizing I’m unable to post or draw a blank XD LOL :-) ))Kim at last reached her street and I was surprise it seemed as if the whole sidewalk was lined with all sorts of garbage. She was perplexed and confused the most of it was genuinely trash nothing she didn’t see could really be salvaged. Though she did stop as right before she went in she spotted a woman coming out and dropping off a box of kitchen items plates Bowls cups spoons. Pots and pan’s they were mixtures of sets either the rest of the set up and broken lost damaged and more than likely the owner bought a new set on the woman Van Ness she hurried over there and picked up the box made sure there was nothing disgusting in there and then hurried inside. One treasure. Talk about good timing!
She arrived at her door unlocking it and stepping inside. “I’m back.” She said with a smile holding the box carefully as She used her foot to close the door behind her but she froze it what she saw sticking up, the neck of the guitar? She of course had seen guitarist plenty of times I wasn’t like she can assist only played one but she smiled. “Was that out there?” Her eyes sparkled, and instrument was something very precious indeed, they were far from cheap!
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Kim smiled. “Awesome!” A lot of the people in the neighborhood were actually pretty nice. Some of them were more well-off than others but none of them had ever been particularly rude to her of course every now and then you met someone who is kind of a jerk but other than that most of them are very decent people which is how she assumed the majority of the world was there’s always this bad people it stood out but most of them are actually good people just going about their lives.“Oh yeah, it was a box of dishes when I was about to go and I saw a woman put them out that has pots and pans silverware, It be nice not to have to wash the dishes after every single meal. There’s quite a bit here.” She didn’t care that none of it matched!
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Kim didn’t mind she had intended to walk in and start telling him pretty much right away but seeing him with a guitar and her finding the treasure trove of dishes did sort of sidetrack her though in all honesty as a writer she was not very difficult to sidetrack. ((XD))“It went really good actually, I met a very nice detective who is very open and passionate I talked with him a lot actually. It was kind of ironic he said he was busy and then he spent over three hours with me and made steps to push the case ahead and anyway he could. Even as a judge friend who’s going to help get warrants and stuff.”
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Kim thought about it but she supposed now is the time to tell him what the detective said. “Well, he did want to speak with you. He understood your reluctance but he thought it was important for you to come forward he’s nice enough though but I think we could meet in a neutral area where you could talk to him and that way you don’t have to actually be at the police station.“ She knew an area that was public enough but not too conspicuous. Her workplace since she had told him where she worked. “I didn’t tell him where I lived but he knows where I work. I’m thinking if you’re willing you too can meet there and talk.”
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Kim thought about her answer carefully. Up pretty much everything. Some minor things I left out, where you have been taken from, your name of course and I didn’t mention anything about...” she glanced towards where hush was. “Anyone besides you.” She knew that no matter what, hush didnot need to be brought intoany of it!((I can’t wait to continue this :-) good night sweet dreams when you do (-; ))
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((Thank you! Hope you had sweet dreams when you see this! XD
Also hehe looked like you were getting a bit tired there merging a few words together XD))
Kim nodded to him and since she didn’t know what else to do she walked to the kitchen. “I’ll email him. I can go ahead and send what you finished so far and set up a time to meet, that way it will only be like follow up questions.” She perceived he really didn’t want to talk, so easier is better. Sitting the dishes on the counter she came to get the phone, and as long as no one sidetracked her she would send the emails with all the voice memos so far.((Haha! Yeah looks like it! XD yesterday was tough!))
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Hush looked up at him and then nodded. Setting the book down, he then proceeded to sign something. Shade frowned and tilted his head then grabbed for the book. “Hold on let me translate.” He said with an amused smile. He nodded to Hush. “Do the first sign.”
Kim grinned. As she listened to them. Picking up her phone, emailing him all the voice memos took longer than she had expected, due to the length. They had to be sent via various emails, but when at last she was done, and the email to schedule was sent. She out her phone on the counter and began cleaning and putting away the dishes. Her place really was looking like a real home! It even had more of a family there. She glanced at the two from behind her frizzy blond curls. Smiling.
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Shade slowly translated Hush’s signs and then he sagged a little, looking at the boy somewhat sadly. “I want to find my mother...?”
Hush pursed his lips and nodded slowly.
Shade felt a pang in his chest. He rested his hand on Hush’s back, rubbing it comfortably. “Don’t worry buddy. We’ll get through this, I’ll help you find her. And we’ll both get home.” He said firmly with a nod.
Kim have thought long and hard what she could do to try and make things better and then an idea hit her. She did still have money that she earned from the tips and paid it was coming. Finishing with the dishes and resisting the urge to cry acting as if maybe she hadn’t heard everything. “ I need to run a quick errand. I’ll be back soon OK?“ It was settled in her mind she was going to buy them both something some kind of gift, And if they didn’t like it she could keep the receipt and let them take it back. Sort of commemoration for them all living together now.((No problem :-) can’t wait to see ;-) LOL))
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“Just to the store, the larger one a few blocks down. Realized I wanted to get some things.” Kim had to resist the urge to look mischievous or like she was planning anything. “Hopefully I won’t be gone too long just whatever the walk time is and then waiting and then walking back hopefully less than an hour.“ Fortunately she was in good shape, at least good enough to be able to do a lot of walking.
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And the awkwardness was back. Kim didn’t know how to respond to that statement fortunately her back was to him so he couldn’t see the strange facial expressions she made. However she quickly responded with her own uncertain response. “You too!” And then exited the door. Unless something delayed her she would head back down to the ground floor and keep going down the block. Her mind turning over what sort of gift would be good to get each of them. She actually had a few ideas for Hush surprisingly, but Shade... She felt at a loss.
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Hush stared at the door where Shade had left through a little bewilderedly, then shrugged to himself and went back to studying the book on sign language.
((Haha, I was going to ask what he was doing but I think I might’ve figured it out LOL genius, pure genius!))Can walk to the store up and down every aisle at least twice. She had made notes on her phone of possible gifts the prices making sure she could afford them of course and then also thinking if they would really like them. Her knowledge of both of them was pretty limited but she hoped if they didn’t like the gifts they would at least appreciate the gesture and then they can take the receipt and return them and maybe exchange them for something they would like.
And though she should’ve spent the money it was on sale and it was perfect. It was a small handheld video game nothing super expensive and fancy but it had three main functions. Reading digital books, which she bought one that had 100 classic books on them. Doing studying like school subjects typically geared for more elementary grade but it came with built-in math English and history sort of things and then playing with a few video games were made for the consul and she got a few sort of puzzle mystery games thinking he might like to try and solve the puzzles and mystery’s hopefully she was right.
But then it was back to the person she was having the hardest time picking for. Shade. However lightning struck her she pulled out her phone and began googling. Before long she had two gifts for him. One a book of Argentina and the landscape, pictures of the country, culture, and more. And after a lot of searching she managed to piece together the clothing she needed to make a traditional Gaucho. She bought the sewing materials and knew she would need to finish it before getting home. Should’ve spent quite a bit of time here but thankfully she was good at sewing and with the fabrics and materials she picked not to mention the fact that she stopped by the diner and they let her use the back room she said was working on that outfit. Even a couple of the workers helped her which made it go even faster.
Then she was done and about to head home. She really hopped they liked their gifts.
((The outfit. https://binged.it/2N9lOrd hat, pants top, all))
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Also oh my gosh the outfit haha! ))
Shade made sure not to go too far from the apartment he eventually took up a spot in the Main Street with the diner Kim worked at the and the McDonald’s and all. He dragged over a chair from another nearby takeaway restaurant, hoping they didn’t mind - for he didn’t have a strap for the guitar after all and he didn’t want to accidentally drop it Besides it would be easier to sit down. He set the pot on the ground nearby before glancing about nervously. He didn’t know if this was such a good idea... But he wanted to try it and see if he could find some way to help get some money in for Kim, with all she was doing to help them and then having to spend her money on them being extra mouths to feed as well! Sure she got a fair bit of free food from work but still. He had of course, seen and heard many people in the art of busking, especially back in Argentina. He and his friends had always made sure to drop a few coins into the performer’s container. His mother and many others had told him he was good at singing back at home, but he’d never much believed them... It was just a casual thing he found mild enjoyment in. Let’s see how this goes I suppose... He sucked in a breath and started.
He sang a few easy, upbeat songs to start up with, getting people’s attention with the cheerful tunes of the guitar and the light tone of his voice. Though another thing, he actually had no idea how to play the guitar. He hadn’t even tuned it. But he was only playing it minimally, kind of just to get at least a faint background to his vocals. Shade didn’t dare to look up at the people passing by but pretended to try and concentrate on the guitar, moving his fingers along the strings of the neck as if he was playing chords. If a real player passed they’d probably easily tell he wasn’t properly playing. But unbeknownst to him, the sound of his voice made up for it. He didn’t know it but he truly had a really nice singing voice. So much so that many people stopped to watch and listen admirably at least for a little bit before walking on. Even without a microphone his voice carried nicely throughout the street, not as easy to hear over the hustle and bustle of course but many people quieter as they neared. Not taking too much notice of Shade to become suspicious but smiling and merely enjoying what they saw as a simple busker singing in their midst.
((Didn’t want this post to be super long so I’ll post the song that Kim will really hear next post ;) ))
Kim had been hearing a commotion outside but from the back room she really couldn’t tell what she was hearing however now that she was no longer focused on sewing and doing all of that she put everything in their bags gift bags even and move to leave but heard a sweet sounding voice and she couldn’t help start wandering that way. At least curious, and true she loved music and to both listen and sing music. There were a few people in the way so she couldn’t see who was singing or playing from the distance but she continued to make her way over to get closer in here and see. She had heard of people who would play in the streets asking for money and that thought occurred to her and though even she didn’t have a lot of money they were typically homeless people and so she would always take care chat least give something even if it wasn’t much.((Hehe! I knew it! Love it! ^_^ let me know if this post is OK))
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Shade eventually started to feel more comfortable as time went on, switching from one song to another. When he finished the song he was currently on, a sudden urge overtook him to play a particular song... He hesitated a moment, then just decide to go with it. For all the talk of this case with the detective, Kim wanting to help him, the talk about his home, it made him think of his family. But perhaps the song was as much for someone else as it was for them, the person who was doing so much to help him. Even if he didn’t quite know it in his own consciousness. And so Shade started to sing...
There's gotta be another way out
I've been stuck in a cage with my doubt
I've tried forever getting out on my own
But every time I do this my way
I get caught in the lies of the enemy
I lay my troubles down
I’m ready for you now
Bring me out
Come and find me in the dark now
Everyday by myself I'm breaking down
I don't wanna fight alone anymore
Bring me out
From the prison of my own pride
My God I need a hope I can't deny
In the end I'm realizing
I was never meant to fight on my own
Every little thing that I've known
Is every thing I need to let go
You're so much bigger than the world I have made
So I surrender my soul
I'm reaching out for your hope
I lay my weapons down
I'm ready for you now
Bring me out
Come and find me in the dark now
Everyday by myself I'm breaking down
I don't wanna fight alone anymore
Bring me out
From the prison of my own pride
My God I need a hope I can't deny
In the end I'm realizing
I was never meant to fight on my own
I don't wanna be incomplete
I remember what you said to me
I don't have to fight alone...
Bring me out
Come and find me in the dark now
Everyday by myself I'm breaking down
I don't wanna fight alone anymore
Bring me out
From the prison of my own pride
My God I need a hope I can't deny
In the end I'm realizing
I was never meant to fight on my own
((https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4l7fhxN...))
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((Just have her really be able to see him when he’s singing the song ;) It’s to her XD))
Kim finally was able to get by still holding her bags close to her maybe slightly paranoid but when she saw who it was and realized The voice that she was hearing was his singing she stood Stockstill. It was beautiful, there were such passion and emotion, her throat tightened as she listened. It was beautiful it was sad it was a battle cry. It was so many things and somehow it felt personal not just from him but almost like she understood something she didn’t know what she understood, but her heart rate quickened. It was true that women falling in love with the voice of some musician was probably a very common occurrence though she never fall in love with someone’s voice she loved it but there is something about the way he saying here it’s almost like this overwhelming desire to want to sing as well sing the song with him it was just so profound.She didn’t worry about being seen she just listened frozen in that moment her eyes burning with the emotions that begin to swell within her and a smile on her lips. He was incredibly talented. And all of a sudden she got an idea. Possibly a brilliant idea if she could get her boss to go for it.
((Oh my gosh!!! That is like my favorite Ashes Remain song!!! ^_^ xD ahhh! I forget you like a lot of music I do too! XD too perfect for this setting!))
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When he finished this particular song he was met with some applause and Shade looked up his expression extremely surprised. That was when he really saw Kim watching and the heat of embarrassment flooded him. Even if he couldn’t help an awkward, crooked grin. Okay he definitely couldn’t attempt another song now. Then he watched with astonishment as a few people came right up and dropped some money into the pot he’d set at his side and he saw that there was actually quite a bit in there, not just a meagre amount like he might have expected. Swallowing self-consciously he nodded to the small crowd gathered and set the guitar down so hopefully they’d realise he was done, his eyes darting shyly. Kim would probably find it amusing, he had never seemed so shy at any point before. Though he’d felt safe enough while performing he suddenly didn’t feel so good at the prospect of people watching him and he had the faint urge to run and take cover but he forced himself to stay. As the crowd dispersed a little he finally stood and went to drag the chair back to its spot.
Kim joined in on the applause and exceptionally loud not because it wasn’t worthy of it but because her breath was still stolen and she didn’t wanna exert what little strength she still had to remain standing. She stayed for a long while waiting until everyone moved away and then despite her internal instinct to just leave she walked up to him. “You’re incredible.“ Her cheeks were rosy red. It was embarrassing and she was still feeling heat in her face. She wished she had been recording it. He truly had a gift.
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Kim smiled As she leaned in to whisper in return. “I don’t think anyone noticed.” She could not stop smiling, her cheeks were going to hurt at this rate her smile was so big. “ you really did an incredible job though. And if you’re interested you could learn how to play it guitars are hard to master but the basics are usually simple enough. They have books to library on how to play guitar so if you want to stop by on the way back?“ Then she realized and blushed even deeper Crimson. “Not to say that you have to go back now, just if you were heading back…“ She certainly didn’t want to sound like she was bossing them around
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Since Hush had slept in a lot later than planned, he finally emerged now, rubbing at his sleepy eyes before glancing about timidly