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When May glanced over her shoulder at Akuryo, she could tell that his mind was wandering. Was it the music? The thick crowds? Whatever it was, she wasn't about to lose him. She wanted to see his face when they ran right into Skylar. She wanted to see the realization that she was the enemy. She wanted him to feel the need to fight her. That bitch was always taking away what was rightfully hers - except for their father who had always liked May better, but that didn't count for much - but this time, she wasn't about to let that redhead steal away the boy of her dreams.

"Hey Akuryo, let's go see the piano player," May said brightly. Once more she took his hand in her own, though wanting to make sure he didn't wriggle out of her grasp she pulled their interlocked hands into her coat pocket. She tugged him a little closer, fierce eyes flashing.

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Rue's face lit up like a child's. Music was her obsession, her skill, and once the word had left his mouth she was immediately hooked. She jumped up from her sitting position and turned her back to the piano so she could look at him. What a strange costume he was wearing - not that it mattered, really.

"Music is the magic of the soul~!" she squeeled, twirling around with a giggle. "You like music too?" she then asked in expectation.

Back at the piano, Skylar's song came to a gentle, rolling end. The audience clapped for a couple of moments before continuing on their way. A sigh escaped the redhead. Ah, she was so tired, so lifeless. She pulled down the wooden cover over the keys and turned completely around on the bench. Her elbows shifted onto the wooden cover and she leaned back with another tired sigh. Her guardians characters had disappeared to go window-shopping, though the lonely silence was more comforting than disturbing.

"Ah~ Fancy meeting you here." A tall, blonde-haired boy slipped under the ropes, hands in pockets, and strode towards her with a sly smile.

"Kengi, right?" Skylar asked, eyeing him warily. "What are you doing her?"

"Well you always come here to play your piano so I thought I'd drop by," he replied, tilting his head to the right. His smile grew when she rolled her eyes. Kengi trotted forward, moving closer to her. He placed his hands the wooden cover on either side of her with a chuckle. "Don't give me that look, I was being considerate."

"Go away." The redhead turned her head from him, flushing. "You're too close," she added when he didn't move. Still he remained still. Gritting her teeth, Skylar put her hands on his chest and attempted to push him away.