Knock Knock, version 2

Knock Knock

Hello? How can I help you?

Well, I understand that you are having a party, and one of the bands you have playing is one of my favorites! I was wondering if I could join the party.

Did you bring anything for the potluck?

Well, no, I'm between jobs right now so money is tight. But I can grab something if it's required.

Sigh, no, technically it's not required, but it's only common courtesy. You should know that, you're an adult.

Right, thanks. I'll see what I can get.

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Knock Knock

Hello? Oh, it's you again.

Hi there, yes, I found something I could afford from the store down the street. It's not much but I hope it helps. Oh, I love that song that's playing.

Yeah, it's an old tune but sometimes we like to play it just for the nostalgia. The more modern music doesn't quite have the bite.

And there's nothing like the classics. Can I come in?

Sure, I guess. Just, please take your shoes off, and you'll need to sign this form to say that nothing you hear or see can leave the house.

I don't understand, I thought you wanted more people. This is a really nice house, btw.

Yeah, it's been in the family for a long time. Needs some work, but we never seem to have enough help to get that work done.

I have a whole bunch of friends that I could call.

The house is pretty full already.

But I don't see very many people, where is everyone?

Oh, everyone is in their group space. Each room of the house is for different kinds of music. People usually just go into one of the rooms and stay there unless they need to go to the kitchen or dining room.

That's no fun, why not play different music in a central place so people can get to know each other while they enjoy different kinds of music?

Oh, you know, tradition. It's how we've always done it, and nobody really wants to change.

I know my friends love all kinds of music, they'd love to go from room to room getting to know people and ...

Yeah, that's kind of discouraged. It's distracting. And people here are used to their favorite music.

Oh, come on, it will be fun! Lots of people moving from room to room, talking, singing, dancing. I remember hearing stories about this house in previous times being like that, my Dad said it was a whole lot of fun to be here!

Where did you put your shoes again?

Why, do you want me to leave?

Well, no, but I wouldn't want you to lose anything...