#orpheus literally insane enough to say 'TOO CONTROLLED. WE NEED THE FRANTIC NERVOUS ENERGY OF A 2ND GRADER.'

[eclipsecrowned]

single dads au orpheus sighing in the studio bc no, the violinist is clearly talented, it's just... they're too talented, almost? they're too composed. the song isn't like that at all. he needs something a little less polished -- hey is it okay if he calls in one of his own people?

sure, says his handlers, in what is sure to be 'famous last words' bait.

cab rolls up to the studio. door opens. that's a literal child clutching her case close to her chest and :0'ing at everything. his team all side-eye one another uncomfortably. orpheus this is a baby--

i'm 8, she offers helpfully.

yeah, she's 8, she's been playing for four years. she's fine, says her proud stepbrother.

anyway hel, baby, tiny bestie, orph needs you to get in there and just shred yeah just read the music like i taught you--