[ He hesitates a moment; he really should get back before Cyrus gets up, but…then again it’s not like they haven’t had days when they just didn’t see each other. Their estate is certainly large enough. Maybe Cyrus won’t notice. ]

It depends on how early in the morning, but…I might be able to manage it.

[ Dorian clears his throat, chuckling nervously. ]

It was…all right.

[ Okay that was closer to the truth. ]

I mean, the song itself was fine, and it was played well. It just…I don’t know, it kind of felt like the music was holding you back.