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[tanker]

[ With no introduction... ]

back home, one of the main things I used to do was train people to control their abilities - i've spent quite a number of years teaching myself control through various techniques, as it's pretty essential for me to keep things in check.

in a bid to feel useful to the community, interest check:

anyone want training sessions? whether you have abilities you're struggling with, or are just looking to get some more control over yourself, I can help.

[Or at least, try to. ]

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[tanker]

and how do you plan to do that?

[ Not that John lacks in confidence, but he is curious. ]

[hasitsthorns]

by being the best DJ around town!!
i'm still trying to make a name for myself but y'know
it's going alright so far

[tanker]

[ Well. If you ask John it's a pretty flawed plan, but okay. ]

good luck

i'm sure boosting *your* image in whatever club scene this place has will do wonders to people with self-confidence issues.

[ Okay, he couldn't help the sarcasm. Her idea was far-fetched, and self-centered, and he couldn't see how that would help anyone long-term. ]

[hasitsthorns]

it's not about me or my image at all, actually?
i enjoy spreading the joy of music to people
it helped me find my confidence, maybe it can help someone else too
get some girls to let their hair down, dance their hearts out
and guys, too! I don't discriminate
i just like to see people let loose and have a good time

music's a pretty powerful thing tho
at least, for me it is

[tanker]

[ He'll keep his doubts about the solidity of this idea, but, sure. ]

music is a powerful tool, for sure
We just have different ideas about how to help, but if it works, it works, and that's all that matters.

[hasitsthorns]

it might not be for everyone
but hopefully it's for some

and hey, different ways of helping just means more people are reached
right?
that's not a bad thing

[tanker]

no, it's not, you're right

where are you intending to play, by the way?

[hasitsthorns]

uuhhh
that's a good question
right now i've just been trying to get some small gigs but no clubs have taken me up on an offer yet
i'm still too new I think, don't got a lot of experience just yet

[tanker]

I didn't even know there were clubs, plural, around here

never been much for clubbing, though, I'll admit. I prefer a good concert

[hasitsthorns]

There are!
It's pretty neat.
I don't think there's a huge club scene, but there's enough of one

oh man same tho
i mean, like. clubs have their appeal but
i loved concerts back home
especially when I got to watch instead of work and, like, when I wasn't even in the arena but like on the hill overlooking the action with a bunch of other broke bums like me jamming out

sorry that got really specific and intense
again, music's just
kind of my thing

[tanker]

it's cool
whatever floats your boat

[hasitsthorns]

music definitely does
I'll mix something for you sometime
or just play my guitar!
guitar music is good for meditation, right?

[tanker]

...if I listen to music while meditating, it's usually metal

[ He's not sure what kind of music she's planning on mixing for him, but he's pretty set when it comes to what he likes. ]

meditation is about what works for you

[hasitsthorns]

oh
uh
i mean I could try... to mix some metal stuff for you
that's not really my genre but i do love a challenge

[tanker]

please believe that i mean no offense by this, but
i think i'd rather not? i'm kind of difficult when it comes to music

you don't have to do anything for me, i'm good

[hasitsthorns]

oh
okay
that's cool

[ Never has there ever been so obviously a reason of 'that's cool' that means it is not, in fact, cool. It hurts her musician pride a little, but- She gets it. Some people are particular. ]

let me know if you change your mind tho
i'm always happy for the experience

[tanker]

[ It's probably actually not cool, but. At least he's being honest about it. ]

yeah, sure. i'm sure i'll see you perform one day.

[hasitsthorns]

absolutely dude
i'll even do a shout-out for you
it's pretty cool, knowing the DJ