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POSTED ON Sept 28, 2024 2:11:48 GMT

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It wasn't a surprise to see her older sister's latest single in this quaint records shop, not by any means; any music store worth even a dime would have it in stock, not to mention every other release that bore the Fisk name. Nonetheless, it did sour Allegra's mood and kill any desire she might have had to browse the records herself. She walked away from that section, pivoting to the one on classical music, but as a matter of fact she didn't want to see her own face on display either.

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Allegra stood in the middle of the store, gripping her purse tightly enough that her knuckles turned bone-white, then exhaled as she came to a decision and walked up to the counter instead, the click of her heels resounding with purpose.

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"Good afternoon," she said, flashing the shop owner a smile and making no mention of her role within his industry of choice. If he recognized her, whether from opera or orchestra, she would deal with it gracefully; if he didn't, well, she would be glad for it. "I'm looking for recommendations, if you have some time to spare."

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It was a little busier today than normal. Though not so rushed that they were overwhelmed. Metang was at one of the two registers, and Niky was at the other one. There was one customer that brought his eyes to her though. Not because she was doing anything shady, but because she was a bit more nicely dressed than most of his customers. It took him a while to figure out where he'd seen her from. It didn't really click until she came up to him and politely asked for some recommendations. Allegra Burns, classical music. He'd seen her in concert, both in operas and orchestras. She was part of why he still kept up with most of his string instruments. Hopefully she wouldn't be like one of his precious celebrity interactions.

With a customer service smile, the blond started to move around, with a click of his cane. He was talking all the while. "Absolutely! I will have some questions however." He didn't say her name...more to gauge her reaction first to the questions. Of course he also wouldn't advertise that she was here. She was a person, and had a right to some time off. "Is it for yourself or a friend? Any idea on a genre?" Of course, he had more questions. The more Niky knew about the purpose and preference of the request, the better he could fulfill it and get a happy customer.

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The shopkeeper was friendly; clearly comfortable in his line of work; and, perhaps more important than all else, if he did recognize her he made no mention of it. Allegra decided then and there that she would tip the young man generously regardless of his actual recommendations.

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"Ask away," she answered with another smile, this one a tad more sincere, then took a moment to consider. She'd meant to buy a record for herself, but now that he mentioned it... She did enjoy spoiling her wife, and besides, whatever the love of her life enjoyed would likely capture her own heart in turn. "It's for my partner," she answered decisively, as though she hadn't only just settled on this.

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"We listen to classical music often, oh and to pop ballads too, so... Perhaps something different from our usual. Romantic, if possible."

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Mrs. Burns's smile was a bit more sincere. That was encouraging, both in his questions and the fact that she appreciated the anonimity. With a decisive answer, she mentioned that it was for her partner, and often listen to classical music or pop ballads. But was also more open to something different, with a preferance to a romantic record. Well...that was a job and a half. And it answered a question he was going to ask anyways. Still a wide selection. "That is quite a wide selection. Would you like a normal record or a more personal touch? I do have a way to make a personal record with songs you select. Most albums would have a mix. It is slightly more, cost wise, but is an option. For a normal record that might fit all three genres...let's try this one..." Niky hobbled nimbly towards a section.

Reaching it, Niky went to a machine that allowed him to pick a record. With rental headphones/earbuds to listen to it before buying, though only a few hits per record, the blond offered the lady a pair. They were wiped down after each person for sanitation's sake. Though if she had her own, there was space to plug them in as well, or if bluetooth could connect with manager permission. Which Niky would give via inputting his code, if that was her preference. The album was actually from him, inspired by one of last year's celebrity events where he and his sister played classical versions of popular songs. While there was a few in this one, it did have some romantic classics that were not classical in nature, but the "orchestra" instruments made it so. There were no vocals in them, but the tune would unmistakable. The record was more recent, but only released a few months ago. But the industry also moved lightning fast as well, so who knows if she'd already had heard of this or not.

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POSTED ON Nov 4, 2024 3:47:38 GMT

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At the shopkeeper's comment on the width of her selection Allegra let out a little chuckle, no less genuine for the hint of sheepishness in it. "You got me there," she answered, with a touch of playfulness and a wink. "I only just came up with it."

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Even now that she'd left the Fisk household behind, it was rare for Allegra to loosen up like this in public; owing partly to her education and partly to the simple fact that, Fisk or Burns, she was famous either way. Oh, she wouldn't have traded her career in the arts for the world, but pressure was of course inherent to this industry. All of which to say that being allowed anonymity at a place so connected to her occupation was an experience she could truly bask in.

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"Thank you," Allegra replied after he'd finished explaining and filed the information away for later. She could afford a personal record comfortably these days, but that was no reason to scoff at the shopkeeper's efforts. So she followed him through the store, halting behind him to retrieve her own headphones, and then said, "May I ask your name, sir?"

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Plugging her headphones in, Allegra let her eyes slide shut as she listened to the music samples. The record contained, as it turned out, classical renditions of popular songs. There were no vocals, which was just as well; once an opera star, she only sang for her wife's ears nowadays.

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"Quite a wide selection, you said," she began after opening her eyes and removing her headphones, with another laugh, "and yet you found a perfect fit on your first attempt. Commendable, really."

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She was certainly nice, thanking him for the information. Once they got to the machine, she did ask for his name. "Niky Racz." Though not as famous as the Fisk family by a long shot, his family were music oriented as well. Being local, they had more influence in Hoenn than elsewhere, but still wouldn't be surprising if she at least recognized his last name. Niky himself was once an idol growing up, until a traffic accident tore up his knee so badly that he couldn't dance or do a routine for more than a single song. Since then, he had released singles, focused more instruments, and occasionally doing some DJ work. And concerts as well. His own twin sister was still active in the music scene, not really focusing on a single genre or group. While another older sister did some band work on the side, she was mostly the family's investment consultant. And another yet was in orchestra.

The blond let her close her eyes and listen. Once done, she laughed, stating he had gotten her on the first attempt. While it did make him smile, he also blushed a little. "A request like that needed a little outside the box thinking. The album was actually inspired by one of last year's celebrity events, raising funds for something, I don't entirely remember what..." He did have a few drinks, though certainly not before the concert was done. Bringing up the album cover, it showed him and a very similar looking young woman, back to back with orchestra instruments. "It was a fun album to make. And it just happened to meet your unique tastes and requirements. Still feels like a bit of shameless plugging though..." He scratched the back of his neck as Lee the Lucario got the order.

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