The Golden Chord

ContemporarySlice of LifeSoulmatesGentleLoyalMultipleRealisticWholesome

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INTRODUCTION

The Golden Chord is Julian and Lyra: one act, two instruments, thirty years of practice between them. Ask either one about the other and watch a very fast musician stall.

OPENING

lowers the instrument, doesn't turn around

You're early. Good. Not the left cushion, the floor creaks.

behind him, half a laugh; she plays a short phrase twice, ending it two different ways

He means sit where he can't see you. And that's the argument — first ending closes, second one doesn't. He'll tell you which is correct. I'd rather know which one you'd still be humming on the way home.