Lorenz & Manuela A

Manuela
♪As my mind clings to desperate thoughts... Here it comes, Horsebow Moon and summer's end...♪

Manuela
Did you hear me just now? What did you think?

Lorenz
Marvelous. As though sung by the goddess herself.

Lorenz
Enchanting. Heartrending. Your voice truly captivates all who hear.

Lorenz
It is as though you channel all the emotion and human experience of your life into the music.

Manuela
Well, I guess I have my fair share of life experience. So long as you're not implying I'm old...

Lorenz
No, that is not— I mean to say that you skillfully applied your own interpretation in the music.

Manuela
Interpretation? When I sing, I am not interpreting. I'm scarcely thinking at all.

Manuela
I simply yield my heart to the poetry, and the emotion follows naturally.

Lorenz
I believe that is what they call genius.

Lorenz
I hope you will permit me to listen again. I would like to hear it up close next time.

Manuela
Of course. Next time I'll perform a private show. Just the two of us...

Lorenz
You mock me?!

Manuela
Never. I wasn't mocking you. In fact, I'd like to see some more of your poetry.

Lorenz
My poetry? Why?

Manuela
I'd like to use it for another song. I promise that when it's done, you'll be the first to hear.

Lorenz
Please. My poetry is merely an idle pursuit.

Manuela
That doesn't matter. The words are unadorned—the feelings so direct.

Manuela
Your poems have touched my heart. They are so true to life.

Lorenz
I suppose there is a certain appeal in the portrayal of such dark emotions. Even if it is a bit graceless.

Lorenz
Very well. Take this. You may use any of the poems I've finished working on.

Manuela
Oh my. I can hardly wait...

Manuela
Is this the next part of the poem I was singing just now?

Lorenz
Yes. I wrote that after I heard you sing the first part.

Lorenz
I had nearly given up on it, to be honest, but your music gave me the inspiration to continue.

Lorenz
Though it is still quite unpolished, and not at all ready for a broader readership, I feel.

Manuela
Unpolished? No, Lorenz. It's beautiful. Thank you. To think that my voice inspired you...

Manuela
Yet it's you who inspires my voice. I'm so excited to start a new song!

Lorenz
Yes, please do!