Cutting a tongue from a musician is like clipping the wings of a bird. That bird will have to learn how to maneuver without its wings, adapting its flight patterns to a new reality. Similarly, a musician is stripped of their ability to express themselves through their voice. Both face the burden of trying to redefine their capabilities.

The battle against ‘The Delta’ took a lot from everyone. It took lives, it hurt some, and even took Louis' ability to speak. The following morning everyone mourned their losses and some took time to heal. Violet and Ruby were both up early to prepare breakfast. You and Louis decided to eat breakfast in the chorus room, on the floor near the piano.

A paper slid over towards you, on that paper it read: “Do you find me scary? Like this?” You looked up towards Louis, frowning as you saw his defeated expression.