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C Rank

Pyre: Hey, Loch. Great concert, huh?

Loch: Huh? Oh, yeah. It was awesome.

Pyre: Are you alright? You seem kind of distracted.

Loch: Don't worry about it. I've just been thinking about a lot of stuff... I promise it's nothing serious or important. Anyway, are you coming back to Gray's place with us?

Pyre: Sure! You know I'd never miss out on a post-concert party.

Loch: Especially if there's alcohol, videogames and Monopoly involved!

Pyre: *gasps* Gray has Monopoly?!

Loch: So, we're gonna play it?

Pyre: Definitely!

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B Rank

Pyre: There is definitely something up with you, Loch.

Loch: What gives you that impression?

Pyre: Well... we've been sitting in this bar for nearly an hour and you've barely touched your drink. Also, you haven't tried to hit on a single person since we got here. That generally means something's wrong.

Loch: *laughs* You make it sound like I'm some crazy person who flirts with everything I see.

Pyre: Well, you kinda do. I don't think it's crazy, though! It's just unusual for you to be in a bar with us and not be talking to anyone. Even Stal has noticed. We're just worried about you.

Loch: Wait, Stal has noticed? Has he said anything?

Pyre: No, but Gray has. He mentioned to me earlier... Actually, maybe I shouldn't say it. I wouldn't want to get him into trouble.

Loch: Just tell me!

Pyre: Well, he... sort of implied that he thinks you have feelings for me.

Loch: Oh, damn...

Pyre: So, um... is that true or was he just imagining things?

Loch: Yeah, it's a little bit true. I didn't want to say anything, because this... well, this is normal for me. I get crushes a lot. It doesn't mean anything, and it'll pass soon enough. You don't have to worry about me jumping you or anything.

Pyre: Oh... that explains a lot, actually. I guessed that maybe you had feelings for someone. I just didn't expect it to be me.

Loch: Unless... wait a second. Did you want something to happen between us...?

Pyre: No! I mean... I like you, but not in that way. I just don't think it would work out.

Loch: Yeah, I understand. Don't worry about it. Though, I'm curious... are you interested in anyone right now?

Pyre: Uhh, sure, I guess so. There was that one guy in the club we played at last week... but I'm not looking for a relationship or anything.

Loch: Well, maybe you'll – wait a minute. Did you just say 'guy'?

Pyre: Ummmmm... nope...

Loch: *chuckles* You totally said that. Don't worry, I don't have anything against it.

Pyre: *exhales* Good. For a moment I thought you were gonna ask Stal to throw me out of the band!

Loch: Why would I do that? So, anyway... don't worry about me. I'll be fine. Just give me a day or two to stop being an idiot, OK?

Pyre: I'd never think of you as an idiot.

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A Rank

Loch: Hmm...

Pyre: ...

Loch: *plays a few chords on her guitar*

Pyre: Isn't that the solo from Nightmares and Dreams?

Loch: *yelps* Pyre! Don't sneak into the room like that!

Pyre: Ahaha, sorry. I thought you heard me.

Loch: Damn vampires and your ability to move around without making any noise...

Pyre: So, was that from Nightmares and Dreams?

Loch: Yeah, it was. I've been trying to perfect the way I play it... but it's really hard. I guess it's understandable, since I haven't been playing guitar very long. But Stal wants me to have it down by the time we play at The Crow's Eye next week, so I don't have much time left to practice.

Pyre: Hey, don't stress about it too much. You're really good already, and Stal will understand if you can't get it perfect in time for the show.

Loch: Thanks. I'm not gonna worry about it too much – but I do want to make it as good as I can. Also, Stal keeps telling me I should learn to read music, so maybe I ought to try that.

Pyre: Well, I never learned to read music and I can still play things. I don't think it matters very much.

Loch: Yeah, that's true, isn't it? You play just fine without being able to read a thing. When did you learn how to play keyboard?

Pyre: When I was about eight or nine. My mum plays keyboard too, and I remember asking her to teach me when I was pretty young.

Loch: Aww, that's adorable...

Pyre: Say, how about I bring my keyboard in here and we can have a little jam session? We're both supposed to be practising for next week's show, so why don't we do it together?

Loch: Yeah, I'd love that! For some reason I always feel more motivated to try harder when you're around. I think it's because I've always admired your musical skills. I hardly try at all when I'm alone, but when we play together, I always want to be as great as you.

Pyre: *smiles* I don't know if I'm that great, but thank you.

Loch: Now c'mon, let's get this jam session started!