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Payton: There you are, Danny! This is an emergency. Check out this flier!
Danny: Let’s see here... ‘Battle of the Bands! Coming soon! Cash Prize! Be a rock star!’ How is this an emergency?
Payton: Because we need to win this! And didn’t you read? It’s COMING SOON! Please, please , please, Danny. I’ve been dreaming of this ever since I started voice lessons back in kindergarten! Come on... haven’t you ever wanted to be a rock star?
Danny: I guess it wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world...
Payton: I’ll take that as a yes!
Payton: This is going to be the best band ever! We can’t lose! With my vocal talents, and your skills on the... er, uh, on the... Um, what instrument do you play?
Danny: Guitar! I’ve been known to rock a power chord or two...
Payton: Perfect! I knew you had an inner rock star! Now we just have to recruit the rest of the band!
Danny: I’m sure there’s a TON of musical talent at this school.
Payton: For sure! Now we just have to find out WHO can really rock!
Danny: I know a couple of well-connected people who should be able to find out!
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Danny: Maddie? Brandon? Are you two busy?
Maddie: We’ve got a three o’clock STUDENT council meeting, a four o’clock CITY council meeting, and a five o’clock COUNCIL council meeting!
Danny: There’s a COUNCIL council?
Brandon: It’s the most important council of all!
Danny: I guess I’ll try to catch you later when you aren’t so busy...
Maddie: Are you kidding? This is our LEAST busy day of the week!
Brandon: Besides. We always have time for you. What’s up?
Danny: I’m trying to find out who at our school has some musical talent... I figured since you two are always polling people and doing surveys and stuff, you might have some ideas.
Maddie: No problem! We’ll just add a few questions to our latest survey!
Brandon: We’ll give you a full report as soon as we identify some likely band candidates... BANDIDATES!
Maddie: Great branding! High-five!
Time - 4 hours
Maddie and Brandon return holding a stack of papers.
Maddie: The results are in! Obama wins! Oh, wait. Those are the results from 2012.
Brandon: The results ARE in, though. We’ve identified our first two candidates for your band: Julian and Nishan!
Danny: I would never have guessed!
Payton: Sounds like we know who to talk to. Thanks!
Brandon: Any time! Feel free to contact us again for all your informational needs!
Maddie: Now who wants to go watch C-SPAN?
Brandon: You don’t have to ask me twice!
Maddie and Brandon power walk away. A few minutes later, you find Julian and Nishan playing ping-pong in the gym.
Danny: Julian! Word on the street is you’ve got some hidden talents.
Julian: You’ll have to be a little more specific. I have LOTS of hidden talents.
Payton: We’re talking about MUSICAL talents. We heard all about them.
Julian: I was wondering why Maddie and Brandon kept asking me random questions about Led Zeppelin.
Danny: So what do you say? Want to join our band? The Battle of the Bands is coming up soon!
Julian: As long as there are plenty of gratuitous drum solos, I’m in.
Danny: Awesome. How about you, Nishan. Any interest in being a rock star?
Nishan: I’ve been waiting for this moment for YEARS. I’m in. You’ve got yourself a keyboardist.
Danny: Band assembled! Who’s ready for our first practice?
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A few hours later, your band finishes its first practice.
Julian: Not bad.
Nishan: That was actually pretty good!
Payton: It was PRETTY good... But I think we’re still missing something... someone who can really take us to the next level. A truly amazing musician!
Julian: Hey! What are you trying to say?
Nishan: Actually... I think I know what she means. For us, music is a hobby, but for some people, music is their LIFE.
Julian: I get it... we need our Slash.
Danny: Our Dave Grohl.
Nishan: Our... uh... Katy Perry’s Bassist?
Payton: There’s an open mic night downtown tonight... it could be a great place to scout for talent.
Nishan: If you’re looking to recruit a bandmate, just keep something in mind... According to the fine print regarding the Battle of the Bands, all members of each band are required to come from the same school!
Danny: If we find someone we like, we’ll need to convince them to join our band AND our high school!
At the open mic night...
Payton: There you are! I was worried it would be my turn before you showed up!
Danny: You’re performing?
Payton: I never miss a chance to be on stage! Besides, if we’re going to try to recruit some talent, we need to prove we have the skills to keep up!
Just then, the MC announces that it’s Payton’s turn to take the stage!
Payton: This is a cover of a little song called ‘Bohemian Rhapsody.’
Six minutes and five seconds later...
Julian: That... was... amazing.
Danny: I didn’t know Payton had that kind of range. She even hit the falsetto!
As Payton is walking off stage, you run up to congratulate her... but someone else gets there first.
Ezra: Not bad. You did Freddie Mercury proud.
Payton: You really think so? Heh.
Ezra: I’m truly impressed. Your voice is almost as pretty as you are.
Payton: Hee! Thanks! You’re, uh, not so bad looking yourself.
Ezra: Now you’ll have to see if my talent matches my looks.
Julian: What a cheeseball. I hope you didn’t actually fall for that line, Payton!
Payton: I thought he was nice!
He walks onstage and plugs in his electric guitar.
Ezra: Hi, everyone... I’m Ezra. ...and this is a little song called ‘Free Bird’.
Time - 6 hours
Nine minutes and three seconds later...
Danny: That was...
Payton: ...hot. I mean ‘good’! He played the song very well!
Danny: Very VERY well. He’s like to Mozart of guitar players!
Julian: We already HAVE a guitarist... Danny!
Danny: Lots of bands have two guitarists... like Radiohead and the Beatles.
Julian: Never heard of them.
Payton: Come on, Julian. Admit it. He was AMAZING!
Julian: I didn’t think he was THAT good.
Payton: Are you kidding? Did all that time behind your drum set make you go deaf?
Danny: He was pretty awesome...
Julian: Okay, fine! He was pretty good.
Payton: So let’s get him in our band!
You spot Ezra in the VIP lounge at the back of the club and head that way... ...only to find your path blocked by a giant, incredibly unfriendly bouncer.
Payton: This might not be as easy as I thought...
Danny: If we want to get past the bouncer, it’s going to take some smooth-talking... and probably a little cash!
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Payton: Okay... here goes nothing. Go for it, Danny!
Danny: I’m a little nervous about this. I don’t exactly have a lot of experience with... bribes.
Payton: Whoa! Getting past the bouncer rule number one: don’t call it a bribe! You’ve got to be cool... relaxed. And don’t EVER use the word ‘bribe!’
Danny: Okay... I’ll see what I can do.
You approach the bouncer, who stares down at you menacingly.
Danny: Uh, hello, sir... perhaps you could let me and my friends through in exchange for a gift!
The bouncer smiles... but looks slightly confused.
Danny: Sure, a gift... kind of like a donation! Consider this a donation to your favorite person... yourself!
The bouncer nods, understanding.
Danny: I think you get what I’m saying...
You, Julian, and Payton walk past the bouncer and enter the VIP lounge.
Julian: Does it seem especially crowded in here?
Payton: Yeah. Maybe it has something to do with this crowd of starstruck girls trying to flirt with Ezra...
Julian: He’s not even that good looking!
Danny: Yeah... an incredibly handsome guy who also happens to be a guitar genius. I wonder what girls see in him. Of course, handsome drummers have their own charms.
Julian: Exactly! Right? Thanks for actually having some taste!
Danny: Now come on... let’s squeeze in so we can talk to him.
Ezra spots your group through the sea of girls.
Ezra: Ladies, ladies... I’ll be happy to talk with you all later. Right now, I want to talk with my new friend Payton.
Payton: Hee hee. I didn’t realize we were friends.
Ezra: I’d like us to be close.
Payton: That could be arranged...
Julian: Are we here to flirt or to recruit a guitarist for our band?!
Ezra: Recruit me? Is that was this is all about?
Payton: We could really use an amazing guitarist like you, Ezra... Any chance you’d consider joining our band?
Ezra: Interesting proposition... let me think about it.
Ezra: Honestly... I’m more of a solo act these days. My last band... let’s just say were on an indefinite hiatus. I thought my bandmates had my back... and they didn’t.
Payton: But our band would be different! Everyone gets along super well! Thanks to Danny we actually have a school where people get along and watch each others’ backs!
Ezra: Interesting... sounds like maybe I should check out your school.
Danny: This is perfect! You can join the school AND the band!
Ezra: I like the enthusiasm... but let’s not get ahead of ourselves. I’ve got to see the campus first.
Payton: Perfect! I’ll arrange a tour!
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Later, Ezra arrives at school...
Ezra: I’m surprised you didn’t mention how many beautiful girls attend this school. That seems like a major selling point.
A nearby group of girls giggles.
Payton: And here I thought I was special.
Ezra: Believe me, you are.
Payton: Forget the girls for a second. What do you think of the school?
Ezra: Not bad, Payton. The campus is beautiful, almost as beautiful as--
Payton: Do you EVER stop flirting?
Ezra: Do you want me to stop?
Madison: Quit hogging Ezra, Payton! I want to show him the fountain! It’s super romantic... I mean super, uh, watery?
Ezra: That doesn’t sound bad at all...
Maya: And I want to show him the view from the roof of the gym! It’s perfect for watching the sunrise and talking all night about life and love...
Ezra: I’d love to... get to know you better. Sounds like we’d better get this tour started...
Time - 8 hours
A while later...
Ezra: Not bad, Payton. The campus is pretty special. I should have known you’d go to a school like this.
Payton: I told you it was a good place.
Ezra: And thanks to Madison for showing me that romantic spot on the park bench.
Madison: Hee hee... maybe I’ll see you there again sometime.
Ezra: And, Maya... thanks for showing me that shady spot under the tree. I could imagine myself playing guitar there.
Maya: Maybe you can serenade me there sometime...
Payton: It sounds like you’re ready to transfer here!
Ezra: Almost... the school is great... But if the whole point of me coming here is to join your band, I should probably make sure we play well together...
A bit later, the band assembles in a classroom to play...
Ezra: So... this is where you practice?
Danny: This is the best place for now... but we can always find a better room.
Ezra: That’s a conversation for later. For now, let’s play some music!
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The band begins to play... Payton sings, Julian rocks out on the drums, and Nishan nails his chord progressions. ...and you unleash an amazing guitar lick!
Ezra: Not bad, Danny... I’ve never been in a band where the other guitarist could give me a run for my money.
Danny: Heh. Thanks.
Ezra: Not bad... not bad. Now let’s see how it goes when I start playing too...
Time - 7 hours
The band plays several covers, with Ezra’s guitar riffs adding a while new dimension to the band’s sound.
Payton: Great playing, everyone!
Danny: So, Ezra... what did you think?
Ezra: Payton... you’ve got the voice of an angel crossed with one of those sweet sirens whose voices drove Odysseus mad. Amazing.
Payton: Hehe.
Ezra: And Nishan... your keyboard skills are INCREDIBLE.
Nishan: Those harmonies were amazing, Ezra! It felt like we were one mind in two bodies!
Ezra: And Julian... uh... good effort.
Julian: ‘Good effort’?!
Ezra: Uh, yeah... it was a good session. But there’s still one thing I need to discuss with you, Danny.
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You and Ezra step outside to talk.
Danny: Is everything okay? Is something wrong? Is it me?
Ezra: I like the band... and I want in. There’s only one problem.
Danny: What’s that?
Ezra: Julian. He’s an OKAY drummer. But do you want this to just be an OKAY band?
Danny: I always thought Julian was pretty good! He’s got a really good sense of rhythm... and his drum fills are really coming along!
Ezra: It’s definitely nothing personal. I just think we could do better, you know? Especially if we want to win the Battle of the Bands!
Danny: I don’t know what to say... Julian is a good friend.
Ezra: I’m sorry to put you in a hard position, Danny... but I can’t commit unless this band is going to be the BEST! It’s me or Julian.
Time - 10 hours
After thinking long and hard about what to do...
Danny: Okay. I’ve made a decision. Let’s go back and talk to the band.
You and Ezra head back inside.
Danny: Guys, I have an announcement to make... Outside, Ezra gave me an ultimatum: him or Julian. And I’ve made a decision... Julian stays in! Sorry, Ezra... but I can’t throw a friend under the bus. Even to recruit someone as talented as you.
Ezra: Not bad, Danny... not bad. You just passed the final test.
Danny: Test?
Ezra: Band loyalty is the most important thing of all... and you’ve got that in spades! When it comes down to it, a band is more than just talent, practice, and determination. It’s a brotherhood. And you can’t have that closeness without trust. I’ve seen how bad things can get when a band backstabs each other. If I’m going to play with a group again, I want it to be the right group. The kind that cares about each other.
Danny: We can be that band!
Ezra: I know you can. You’ve definitely got the talent, from Payton’s singing to Julian’s drum fills!
Danny: You mean... you don’t think Julian is a bad drummer?
Ezra: No way, Julian is great!
Julian: You really think so?
Ezra: Definitely! The bond between a guitarist and his drummer... that’s like, sacred!
Julian: You know... maybe you’re not such a bad dude, Ezra. It was fun playing with you too.
Ezra: Then I guess we’d better keep playing together.
Danny: Wait a second... are you saying...
Ezra: I’m in!
Danny: I can’t believe it! This is going to be the best band ever...
Ezra: Yeah... now there’s just one more issue to deal with. If I’m going to join this school, I’m going to need a place to hang out.
Danny: No problem! We’ve got lots of buildings for artists like you.
Ezra: I don’t think that’s going to work... What we need is a dedicated Musician Hangout! It’ll be the perfect place for us to practice.
Danny: You know what? I can make this happen.
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A while later...
Danny: Presented: one Musician Hangout!
Ezra: It’s... it’s epic!
Danny: Soundproof walls... built-in amps and speakers... a fully-operational recording studio... You like it?
Ezra: I don’t like it... I love it!
Danny: The building is all ready for you... But are you ready for it?
Ezra: I’m ready to be a part of this thing, Danny! It’s time for me to officially join your school!
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A while later...
Danny: Welcome to your new school, Ezra. How’s it feel to officially be a student here?
Ezra: Honestly... pretty good! I haven’t even seen the whole place yet! I’ve heard good things about that Party Central over there... and even better things about the Isle of Love!
Danny: I get the sense that you’re going to have a good time here, Ezra... maybe too good a time.
Danny: Okay, everyone... we’ve got the band together...
Payton: But that’s just the first step.
Nishan: It’s time to join the battle...
Julian: The Battle of the Bands!
- Have Payton
Payton: There you are, Danny! This is an emergency. Check out this flier!
Danny: Let’s see here... ‘Battle of the Bands! Coming soon! Cash Prize! Be a rock star!’ How is this an emergency?
Payton: Because we need to win this! And didn’t you read? It’s COMING SOON! Please, please , please, Danny. I’ve been dreaming of this ever since I started voice lessons back in kindergarten! Come on... haven’t you ever wanted to be a rock star?
Danny: I guess it wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world...
Payton: I’ll take that as a yes!
Payton: This is going to be the best band ever! We can’t lose! With my vocal talents, and your skills on the... er, uh, on the... Um, what instrument do you play?
Danny: Guitar! I’ve been known to rock a power chord or two...
Payton: Perfect! I knew you had an inner rock star! Now we just have to recruit the rest of the band!
Danny: I’m sure there’s a TON of musical talent at this school.
Payton: For sure! Now we just have to find out WHO can really rock!
Danny: I know a couple of well-connected people who should be able to find out!
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- A Student Gov (Maddie)
- A Student Gov (Brandon)
Danny: Maddie? Brandon? Are you two busy?
Maddie: We’ve got a three o’clock STUDENT council meeting, a four o’clock CITY council meeting, and a five o’clock COUNCIL council meeting!
Danny: There’s a COUNCIL council?
Brandon: It’s the most important council of all!
Danny: I guess I’ll try to catch you later when you aren’t so busy...
Maddie: Are you kidding? This is our LEAST busy day of the week!
Brandon: Besides. We always have time for you. What’s up?
Danny: I’m trying to find out who at our school has some musical talent... I figured since you two are always polling people and doing surveys and stuff, you might have some ideas.
Maddie: No problem! We’ll just add a few questions to our latest survey!
Brandon: We’ll give you a full report as soon as we identify some likely band candidates... BANDIDATES!
Maddie: Great branding! High-five!
Time - 4 hours
Maddie and Brandon return holding a stack of papers.
Maddie: The results are in! Obama wins! Oh, wait. Those are the results from 2012.
Brandon: The results ARE in, though. We’ve identified our first two candidates for your band: Julian and Nishan!
Danny: I would never have guessed!
Payton: Sounds like we know who to talk to. Thanks!
Brandon: Any time! Feel free to contact us again for all your informational needs!
Maddie: Now who wants to go watch C-SPAN?
Brandon: You don’t have to ask me twice!
Maddie and Brandon power walk away. A few minutes later, you find Julian and Nishan playing ping-pong in the gym.
Danny: Julian! Word on the street is you’ve got some hidden talents.
Julian: You’ll have to be a little more specific. I have LOTS of hidden talents.
Payton: We’re talking about MUSICAL talents. We heard all about them.
Julian: I was wondering why Maddie and Brandon kept asking me random questions about Led Zeppelin.
Danny: So what do you say? Want to join our band? The Battle of the Bands is coming up soon!
Julian: As long as there are plenty of gratuitous drum solos, I’m in.
Danny: Awesome. How about you, Nishan. Any interest in being a rock star?
Nishan: I’ve been waiting for this moment for YEARS. I’m in. You’ve got yourself a keyboardist.
Danny: Band assembled! Who’s ready for our first practice?
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- Payton
- Julian
- Nishan
A few hours later, your band finishes its first practice.
Julian: Not bad.
Nishan: That was actually pretty good!
Payton: It was PRETTY good... But I think we’re still missing something... someone who can really take us to the next level. A truly amazing musician!
Julian: Hey! What are you trying to say?
Nishan: Actually... I think I know what she means. For us, music is a hobby, but for some people, music is their LIFE.
Julian: I get it... we need our Slash.
Danny: Our Dave Grohl.
Nishan: Our... uh... Katy Perry’s Bassist?
Payton: There’s an open mic night downtown tonight... it could be a great place to scout for talent.
Nishan: If you’re looking to recruit a bandmate, just keep something in mind... According to the fine print regarding the Battle of the Bands, all members of each band are required to come from the same school!
Danny: If we find someone we like, we’ll need to convince them to join our band AND our high school!
At the open mic night...
Payton: There you are! I was worried it would be my turn before you showed up!
Danny: You’re performing?
Payton: I never miss a chance to be on stage! Besides, if we’re going to try to recruit some talent, we need to prove we have the skills to keep up!
Just then, the MC announces that it’s Payton’s turn to take the stage!
Payton: This is a cover of a little song called ‘Bohemian Rhapsody.’
Six minutes and five seconds later...
Julian: That... was... amazing.
Danny: I didn’t know Payton had that kind of range. She even hit the falsetto!
As Payton is walking off stage, you run up to congratulate her... but someone else gets there first.
Ezra: Not bad. You did Freddie Mercury proud.
Payton: You really think so? Heh.
Ezra: I’m truly impressed. Your voice is almost as pretty as you are.
Payton: Hee! Thanks! You’re, uh, not so bad looking yourself.
Ezra: Now you’ll have to see if my talent matches my looks.
Julian: What a cheeseball. I hope you didn’t actually fall for that line, Payton!
Payton: I thought he was nice!
He walks onstage and plugs in his electric guitar.
Ezra: Hi, everyone... I’m Ezra. ...and this is a little song called ‘Free Bird’.
Time - 6 hours
Nine minutes and three seconds later...
Danny: That was...
Payton: ...hot. I mean ‘good’! He played the song very well!
Danny: Very VERY well. He’s like to Mozart of guitar players!
Julian: We already HAVE a guitarist... Danny!
Danny: Lots of bands have two guitarists... like Radiohead and the Beatles.
Julian: Never heard of them.
Payton: Come on, Julian. Admit it. He was AMAZING!
Julian: I didn’t think he was THAT good.
Payton: Are you kidding? Did all that time behind your drum set make you go deaf?
Danny: He was pretty awesome...
Julian: Okay, fine! He was pretty good.
Payton: So let’s get him in our band!
You spot Ezra in the VIP lounge at the back of the club and head that way... ...only to find your path blocked by a giant, incredibly unfriendly bouncer.
Payton: This might not be as easy as I thought...
Danny: If we want to get past the bouncer, it’s going to take some smooth-talking... and probably a little cash!
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- Sweet Talk
- Spend 10,000 coins
Payton: Okay... here goes nothing. Go for it, Danny!
Danny: I’m a little nervous about this. I don’t exactly have a lot of experience with... bribes.
Payton: Whoa! Getting past the bouncer rule number one: don’t call it a bribe! You’ve got to be cool... relaxed. And don’t EVER use the word ‘bribe!’
Danny: Okay... I’ll see what I can do.
You approach the bouncer, who stares down at you menacingly.
Danny: Uh, hello, sir... perhaps you could let me and my friends through in exchange for a gift!
The bouncer smiles... but looks slightly confused.
Danny: Sure, a gift... kind of like a donation! Consider this a donation to your favorite person... yourself!
The bouncer nods, understanding.
Danny: I think you get what I’m saying...
You, Julian, and Payton walk past the bouncer and enter the VIP lounge.
Julian: Does it seem especially crowded in here?
Payton: Yeah. Maybe it has something to do with this crowd of starstruck girls trying to flirt with Ezra...
Julian: He’s not even that good looking!
Danny: Yeah... an incredibly handsome guy who also happens to be a guitar genius. I wonder what girls see in him. Of course, handsome drummers have their own charms.
Julian: Exactly! Right? Thanks for actually having some taste!
Danny: Now come on... let’s squeeze in so we can talk to him.
Ezra spots your group through the sea of girls.
Ezra: Ladies, ladies... I’ll be happy to talk with you all later. Right now, I want to talk with my new friend Payton.
Payton: Hee hee. I didn’t realize we were friends.
Ezra: I’d like us to be close.
Payton: That could be arranged...
Julian: Are we here to flirt or to recruit a guitarist for our band?!
Ezra: Recruit me? Is that was this is all about?
Payton: We could really use an amazing guitarist like you, Ezra... Any chance you’d consider joining our band?
Ezra: Interesting proposition... let me think about it.
Ezra: Honestly... I’m more of a solo act these days. My last band... let’s just say were on an indefinite hiatus. I thought my bandmates had my back... and they didn’t.
Payton: But our band would be different! Everyone gets along super well! Thanks to Danny we actually have a school where people get along and watch each others’ backs!
Ezra: Interesting... sounds like maybe I should check out your school.
Danny: This is perfect! You can join the school AND the band!
Ezra: I like the enthusiasm... but let’s not get ahead of ourselves. I’ve got to see the campus first.
Payton: Perfect! I’ll arrange a tour!
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- Payton
- A Girl Classmate (Madison)
- A Girl Classmate (Maya)
Later, Ezra arrives at school...
Ezra: I’m surprised you didn’t mention how many beautiful girls attend this school. That seems like a major selling point.
A nearby group of girls giggles.
Payton: And here I thought I was special.
Ezra: Believe me, you are.
Payton: Forget the girls for a second. What do you think of the school?
Ezra: Not bad, Payton. The campus is beautiful, almost as beautiful as--
Payton: Do you EVER stop flirting?
Ezra: Do you want me to stop?
Madison: Quit hogging Ezra, Payton! I want to show him the fountain! It’s super romantic... I mean super, uh, watery?
Ezra: That doesn’t sound bad at all...
Maya: And I want to show him the view from the roof of the gym! It’s perfect for watching the sunrise and talking all night about life and love...
Ezra: I’d love to... get to know you better. Sounds like we’d better get this tour started...
Time - 8 hours
A while later...
Ezra: Not bad, Payton. The campus is pretty special. I should have known you’d go to a school like this.
Payton: I told you it was a good place.
Ezra: And thanks to Madison for showing me that romantic spot on the park bench.
Madison: Hee hee... maybe I’ll see you there again sometime.
Ezra: And, Maya... thanks for showing me that shady spot under the tree. I could imagine myself playing guitar there.
Maya: Maybe you can serenade me there sometime...
Payton: It sounds like you’re ready to transfer here!
Ezra: Almost... the school is great... But if the whole point of me coming here is to join your band, I should probably make sure we play well together...
A bit later, the band assembles in a classroom to play...
Ezra: So... this is where you practice?
Danny: This is the best place for now... but we can always find a better room.
Ezra: That’s a conversation for later. For now, let’s play some music!
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- Nishan
- Payton
- Julian
The band begins to play... Payton sings, Julian rocks out on the drums, and Nishan nails his chord progressions. ...and you unleash an amazing guitar lick!
Ezra: Not bad, Danny... I’ve never been in a band where the other guitarist could give me a run for my money.
Danny: Heh. Thanks.
Ezra: Not bad... not bad. Now let’s see how it goes when I start playing too...
Time - 7 hours
The band plays several covers, with Ezra’s guitar riffs adding a while new dimension to the band’s sound.
Payton: Great playing, everyone!
Danny: So, Ezra... what did you think?
Ezra: Payton... you’ve got the voice of an angel crossed with one of those sweet sirens whose voices drove Odysseus mad. Amazing.
Payton: Hehe.
Ezra: And Nishan... your keyboard skills are INCREDIBLE.
Nishan: Those harmonies were amazing, Ezra! It felt like we were one mind in two bodies!
Ezra: And Julian... uh... good effort.
Julian: ‘Good effort’?!
Ezra: Uh, yeah... it was a good session. But there’s still one thing I need to discuss with you, Danny.
Requirements
- Danny
You and Ezra step outside to talk.
Danny: Is everything okay? Is something wrong? Is it me?
Ezra: I like the band... and I want in. There’s only one problem.
Danny: What’s that?
Ezra: Julian. He’s an OKAY drummer. But do you want this to just be an OKAY band?
Danny: I always thought Julian was pretty good! He’s got a really good sense of rhythm... and his drum fills are really coming along!
Ezra: It’s definitely nothing personal. I just think we could do better, you know? Especially if we want to win the Battle of the Bands!
Danny: I don’t know what to say... Julian is a good friend.
Ezra: I’m sorry to put you in a hard position, Danny... but I can’t commit unless this band is going to be the BEST! It’s me or Julian.
Time - 10 hours
After thinking long and hard about what to do...
Danny: Okay. I’ve made a decision. Let’s go back and talk to the band.
You and Ezra head back inside.
Danny: Guys, I have an announcement to make... Outside, Ezra gave me an ultimatum: him or Julian. And I’ve made a decision... Julian stays in! Sorry, Ezra... but I can’t throw a friend under the bus. Even to recruit someone as talented as you.
Ezra: Not bad, Danny... not bad. You just passed the final test.
Danny: Test?
Ezra: Band loyalty is the most important thing of all... and you’ve got that in spades! When it comes down to it, a band is more than just talent, practice, and determination. It’s a brotherhood. And you can’t have that closeness without trust. I’ve seen how bad things can get when a band backstabs each other. If I’m going to play with a group again, I want it to be the right group. The kind that cares about each other.
Danny: We can be that band!
Ezra: I know you can. You’ve definitely got the talent, from Payton’s singing to Julian’s drum fills!
Danny: You mean... you don’t think Julian is a bad drummer?
Ezra: No way, Julian is great!
Julian: You really think so?
Ezra: Definitely! The bond between a guitarist and his drummer... that’s like, sacred!
Julian: You know... maybe you’re not such a bad dude, Ezra. It was fun playing with you too.
Ezra: Then I guess we’d better keep playing together.
Danny: Wait a second... are you saying...
Ezra: I’m in!
Danny: I can’t believe it! This is going to be the best band ever...
Ezra: Yeah... now there’s just one more issue to deal with. If I’m going to join this school, I’m going to need a place to hang out.
Danny: No problem! We’ve got lots of buildings for artists like you.
Ezra: I don’t think that’s going to work... What we need is a dedicated Musician Hangout! It’ll be the perfect place for us to practice.
Danny: You know what? I can make this happen.
Requirements
- Have 1 Musician Hangout
A while later...
Danny: Presented: one Musician Hangout!
Ezra: It’s... it’s epic!
Danny: Soundproof walls... built-in amps and speakers... a fully-operational recording studio... You like it?
Ezra: I don’t like it... I love it!
Danny: The building is all ready for you... But are you ready for it?
Ezra: I’m ready to be a part of this thing, Danny! It’s time for me to officially join your school!
Requirements
- Admit Ezra
A while later...
Danny: Welcome to your new school, Ezra. How’s it feel to officially be a student here?
Ezra: Honestly... pretty good! I haven’t even seen the whole place yet! I’ve heard good things about that Party Central over there... and even better things about the Isle of Love!
Danny: I get the sense that you’re going to have a good time here, Ezra... maybe too good a time.
Danny: Okay, everyone... we’ve got the band together...
Payton: But that’s just the first step.
Nishan: It’s time to join the battle...
Julian: The Battle of the Bands!
Next Band Quest: Banding Together