*At the mention of the instruments, his brown eyes brighten and he comes from around the side of the piano, moving closer to the edge of the stage. *

No, I don't have one. The last one I had was my uncle's and I haven't a clue as to where it is now. But, it would be really swell to see what you got. Will you show me?

I have to admit, when you told me about your band I got really excited. I never played in a band, but it shouldn't be too hard to go from solo to a group, right?

*he plays with the coins in his pocket, flipping them about with his fingers*

And, I guess that you're gonna be looking for an audition from me, yea?

*he casts a pointed look at Herman from the corners of his eyes*


I don't know about playing for you right now, I'll have to practice a little, get my fingers back, but I could um... you know... sing a little.

*he opens his hands, spreading them out in front of him a bit hesitantly and adds hastily.*

I mean, if you want to. I don't want to hold you up from what you have to do.