Now you’re sure of it. She’s better than you. Not that you’re complaining. While you started out leading, you’re now doing your best to follow. You’re actually starting to wonder if she has a future in this, and as she pushes you harder, sour notes start to creep in to your playing. Still, you’re just barely able to keep up.
Before you know it, you’ve consumed an hour.

Another hour slips by and you just don’t stop, because it’s beautiful and it whisks you away from the world you’re in and into this liminal state where music is everything. Eventually, your bowing hand tires out and you can’t continue, but when you finish, you exhale and grin widely.
That was wonderful.
Goodbye, John. You give a small wave and promise to practice for him. It was nice getting to spend time with him. You...
so, i guess i’ll see you later. you better get better with that piano! You make your way over to the front door. It’s...