But it's rare that the exchange of first names becomes significant in New Amsterdam - usually his name is acquired through osmosis or he's introduced himself by the first and all the ceremony of coming to know is gone from the off. The weight of this mutual offering is more familiar. Feels like something earned and personal. He repeats to cement, but also to underline the point.
It's important that he not admonish himself for something outside of his control.
Moving on: ]
I'll get you a set list. We're looking at Motown if you want to get a head start on the style, I'll have something with you in a couple of days.
sidestepping that, quite delicately, in favor of productive conversation now! ]
Motown? I'll study up on it! Are there any instruments I should be ready to start playing in particular? I'm best at the dizi flute, and Mister Markus taught me piano.
literally ten seconds later, as he was googling this simultaneously
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[ Sorry pal, he's not letting that one go.
But it's rare that the exchange of first names becomes significant in New Amsterdam - usually his name is acquired through osmosis or he's introduced himself by the first and all the ceremony of coming to know is gone from the off. The weight of this mutual offering is more familiar. Feels like something earned and personal. He repeats to cement, but also to underline the point.
It's important that he not admonish himself for something outside of his control.
Moving on: ]
I'll get you a set list. We're looking at Motown if you want to get a head start on the style, I'll have something with you in a couple of days.
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sidestepping that, quite delicately, in favor of productive conversation now! ]
Motown? I'll study up on it! Are there any instruments I should be ready to start playing in particular? I'm best at the dizi flute, and Mister Markus taught me piano.
literally ten seconds later, as he was googling this simultaneously
I cried when I received this and I'm still crying now
I'm glad you agree. If there are any songs you fall in love you're free to work them in.