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Who: John Egbert and Jane Crocker
What: First meetings
When: Earlier today
Where: The Music Room
Rating: PG ish?

It wasn't that John didn't like playing the piano. It was a great way to spend time when one had so much of it to kill at Paradisa. Unfortunately it was one of those things he didn't think of doing most days, despite the fact that the castle came fully equipped with its very own music room, piano included. Every now and then John managed to remember it was there, ready and waiting for people to actually play it. He'd debated a few times just going ahead and wishing up his own piano in his room, but then the one in the music room would probably never get played.

So there he was, sitting in front of the piano, plunking at a few keys experimentally. On occasion playing out a small section of a tune he happened to know. There was no music book sitting in front of him, and if he wanted to play a full song he'd have to get up and actually go find one.

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A girl as friendly as Jane would have no problem making friends at Paradisa, that was for sure. Not that John had ever really seen anyone at Paradisa have trouble making friends, but considering there were people that went on killing rampages every now and then... there probably were a few here and there.

John grinned and stretched his arms out in front of him, already excited at the idea of having a new prank buddy here at the castle. He didn't usually pull pranks with the assistance of other people, but he could probably think of some really good ones with reliable help.

"Glad to hear it!" He glanced at the door, frowning slightly. They'd been here for some time, and he was pretty sure he didn't have to worry about Jane going anywhere any time soon, what with her being so new and all.

"I should probably get going! I have wasted a lot of time just sitting around here, but I will make sure to let you know as soon as I have some good prank ideas."

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"Oh!" Jane held a hand to her mouth in surprise. "Have I been keeping you from something important! Gosh, I'm sorry - it's been nice to just talk with you, though!"

A little part of her, though, cheered at the thought of getting in on some pranks with someone.

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John shrugged, dismissing the idea that she was keeping him from anything important really. He had daily rituals he tended to keep up, but it wasn't like it was a life or death matter or anything like that. He did feel a little bad for cutting and running though, so he would have to make sure to check back up on Jane later and see how she was settling in.

"Don't worry about it! It has been really fun to talk with you too, and I will definitely catch you later, Jane."

And with that he slid off the piano bench, and turned around to walk backwards towards the door. "And remember! Keep an eye on the journal for prank announcements."

He gave her one last wave before darting through the door.

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Jane grinned, relieved that all was well, and she waved as John left. "See you later, then - I'll be on the lookout for those posts, hoo hoo hoo!"

And there he went. Jane stared after him with a little smile. John had definitely been a swell person to bump into today, and even if her search for her father turned up fruitless yet again, at least the day wasn't a complete loss. After a moment, Jane turned to the piano and flexed her fingers. While she was here, she might as well continue to tickle the ivories for a bit...