; don't listen

[rosie de la cruz]

R O S I E I think I'm alright at handling those myself in the meantime. Haha, I'm very aware that isn't a talent of mine. I want to watch, anyway. You seem like the type to just have a bunch of people in and out, not something to disturb.

[benicio otero]

BENI I try to make it a good time for everyone, that helps things flow. But if I'm really in it then I try to keep it contained until the work is done. Just depends on who I'm working with too. Ok then I'll sing for you even though I'm shy.

[rosie de la cruz]

R O S I E You don't have to - I just think observing people in their element is interesting. And it's just probably very different than what I'm used to, too.

[benicio otero]

BENI Nah I don't mind, I'll give you the full experience. I'll pretend you're like a first-time client. How do I get to see you in your element?

[rosie de la cruz]

R O S I E I'll probably sit there and wonder how many of the little levers I can adjust! You have, before. She's the girl who sits in front of her laptop and sometimes zones out for a solid 20 minutes watching numbers turn from green to red to green. Not as fun.

[benicio otero]

BENI I'll show you, and if we make something good you can have song credits. Oh I think I do know her. Sometimes I'll say something really out of pocket to see if she's paying attention. Maybe I can see your office setup one day.

[rosie de la cruz]

R O S I E You're putting a lot of stock in someone with zero musical skills. Well, I guess that's a lie, I tried piano for a couple years. I'm very one zone, unfortunately - curious what you've thrown at me. You'd also, unfortunately, be a security breach if I tried to bring you in. Don't need you getting arrested.

[benicio otero]

BENI See, I knew you weren't uncreative. What made you stop? I get it, sometimes I bring work into bed with me too. You work hard so I hope they know that at your company. Hm ok I'd settle for a picture then, no trespass charge.

[rosie de la cruz]

R O S I E I wasn't good at it! That and I took all advanced classes that second year, it took up a ridiculous amount of my time and whatever free time I had I was going to Ben's lacrosse games. Probably more fun on your end, creating vs. just staring at something waiting for it to move. Financial District is as boring as it is tall, I assure you.

[benicio otero]

BENI Do you think you remember any of it? I liked taking piano but I didn't keep up with it either. Fun when I'm into it, not so fun when I'm listening to the same sound over and over trying to get it right. If you see me with my laptop and headphones then it's serious business. I'm not there very often but it must be second home to you now. Or maybe even first.

[rosie de la cruz]

R O S I E Probably some very basic tunes - I can still kind of read the sheet music, or know what it's supposed to be. Harder to replicate on the actual keys. I guess there's a difference there too - there's only so many variables in finance. Making music can probably be amazing or painful, depending on a few tiny things. You being serious would be a sight! Probably half and half - you've seen my place, it's only so lived in.

[benicio otero]

BENI That is an impressive surprise. Did you play anything else? I'll enter serious producer mode in the studio. Careful what you wish for. I like your place, could use more snacks though. And probably more wine now.

[rosie de la cruz]

R O S I E No - we had to play the recorder in elementary school, my mom threw it away the second the lessons were over. Terrible instrument. But that is what I'm wishing for! Maybe more hot sauce, too.

[benicio otero]

BENI 'Hot Cross Buns' is forever in my brain because of those. You want me bossy? I can be bossy. That too. I'll start your collection.

[rosie de la cruz]

R O S I E Those sharp notes I could recognize anywhere. How about I watch you be bossy, first? Bring some back from wherever you're off to next.