Ooh, you don't, do you? [ Ai absolutely, definitely does not have the time or energy to take on more trainees than she currently has already but it would be a lie to say she didn't think about it for at least a second. ] It's definitely worth looking into if you want to improve! I know it doesn't exactly work for everyone but take it from me – if you have a Mentor you really get along with, it makes things a lot easier!

[ It's funny to look back and remember when she'd been in Rhodonite's shoes – or close enough, anyway. She'd been unsure of everything, frightened of even more and it'd only been the comfort of a steady and reliable presence that had kept her grounded long enough for her to start learning.

Not that she thinks any of them would actually believe that if she told them. ]

I don't think you have to be a pro when it comes to something like this, though! If it came over to the other side with you, it must mean it's something you're passionate about. I think that's cool!

[ She finally lets up on her examination of the bass and instead goes back to favouring Rhodonite with that encouraging smile. ]

What sort of music do you play with it over here?