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[The feed is a little shaky as Gabriel walks.]

Well, well, look what I finally found.

[He pauses to pan the camera around the Music Room. But he's not giving away any clue as to where it ended up this time. He'll turn the camera on himself, flashing pearly whites in an almost overly friendly grin.]

And aren't you in for a treat. [His other hand brings up a Trumpet, fingers pressing on the valve buttons as they make little clicks.]

See you in a bit Wonderland.

[The feed goes off and when it turns on again he'll be setting the device on a surface before backing off. He sits in a large, comfy armchair in his room. The lighting is low, casting shadows by candle-light, but that's how he likes it, that's how it was back home.]

I'm sure those of you unfamiliar with the various stories of me aren't aware I even know how to play. And I thought in light of recent events I could ... share my talent. Since I don't really sing, I thought I could play for you instead.

[He settles into a comfortable position with a brisk clearing of his throat. He licks his lips, flashing a quick glance to the camera before lifting the instrument to his mouth. With a deep breath he closes his eyes and breathes into it to start playing a swinging blues tune. It's not every day you get to hear the Archangel Gabriel blowing his horn without it signalling something huge, so enjoy it.]

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[Souji listens intently until Gabriel's done. He has no clue he's an angel, let alone which one he is, so when he claps at the end, he has no clue he's gotten to hear something most people don't.]

I've never met anyone else here who plays trumpet.

[He smiles softly and gives a little bow to the camera. Though what the other says is enough to get his brows to knit some.]

Really? That's almost a little sad to hear. The instrument deserves more love.

[A glance over the young man through the feed.]

Do you have one there with you? I wouldn't mind hearing you play, if you're feeling up for it.

Sure. [Souji smiles a little.] Maybe you can give me some pointers.

[Gabriel's quite a bit better than he is, after all.]

Give me a minute.

[He disappears from the feed for a moment as he finds his trumpet and tunes it real quick. He comes back and smiles again.]

Go easy on me, okay?

[He hasn't warmed up properly, but he'll give it a go anyway. He chooses a relatively simple song, one he knows from memory. Technically he does just fine, skipping over any missteps easily enough. They happen; he's not going to stop because of them. He's got good tone, but he's by no means a virtuoso.

The area where he really shines is feeling, which he's always felt silly saying. Despite being neutral to a fault most of the time, he can express emotion fluently through music.

When he finishes, he lowers the trumpet and looks up again.]

[Gabriel settles in and gives the boy his utmost attention. He listens intently, and even closes his eyes at one point to just focus on every note. He can sense the feeling he puts into it, and if he knew his embarrassment to say so, that would be the one pointer he'd give, not to feel sorry for being able to convey such feeling in his playing. It truly is about feeling when it came to a soulful piece such as that. For as simple as it was, it was full of emotion.

Gabriel opens his eyes before the song ends, and smiles warmly at the young man. He gives an applause.]

That was beautiful. You did very well. I think the only advice I can give is keep playing, you've certainly got talent.

[Even in his missteps he managed to keep the music flowing as if they never were.]

[Souji's return smile is small, but pleased.]

Thank you. I'll keep working on it.

[He sets the trumpet aside carefully and turns back to the camera.]

I'm Souji. I've been here over three years.

[It's a strange way to introduce himself, he guesses, but he finds it's useful information to give. It helps people know how to relate themselves to him.]

Three years? [That's barely the blink of an eye for an Angel such as himself but to be trapped in this strange place for so long?]

That's almost a little disheartening to hear, that it's taken that long and yet still no one's found a way back from Wonderland.

[He shakes his head.]

Apologies. It's good to meet you Souji, my name is Gabriel.

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