PRESENT DAY. ignore meeee

[iliya]

[Mackenzie]

I may be able to return this weekend. A little late, but better than never, yes?

Are you still in Olympus?

[Cameron]

I have been accepted to the Royal College of Music. They have a magical program.

It's four years, a minimum of two Would you still want I don't have to take it [...] How is everything?

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Iliya/Cameron

[iliya]

Thank you. It is [...] a great school. I still cannot believe it.

Really? Cameron, that's wonderful. Will the songwriter be helping you with what you've already written?

Iliya/Cameron

[gonnabefamous]

They're lucky to have you. You're an amazing musician.

Oh [...], nah. We'll be starting over fresh.

Iliya/Cameron

[iliya]

An even better one with you. [...] Does the Carney house have room for one more this summer? I am free until school starts.

Oh. Well, it will be exciting to hear anyway. Anything you work on will be impressive.

Iliya/Cameron

[gonnabefamous]

You know we do! You better be prepared to gain weight though, now that Mama knows you like desserts.

Something something "unpolished" "raw potential" polite way of saying my senior project would never sell, hah. It's gonna be [...] different.

Iliya/Cameron

[iliya]

No no, your mother has spoiled me too much already. It is not necessary.

Ah. [...] Are you sure How different?

Iliya/Cameron

[gonnabefamous]

She doesn't know the meaning of the words "spoiled too much", trust me. Especially since you'll be leaving and she won't get the chance again for a while.

I'm just not used to letting someone else steer, that's all.

Iliya/Cameron

[iliya]

Ah, well. When you put it that way, I have no choice but to submit to Carney hospitality. I must do something nice for her, though.

Why would they sign you if they did not want your songs? Your songs are wonderful. [...] Are you worried?

Iliya/Cameron

[gonnabefamous]

Exactly! It's her favorite way to show affection, anyway, so you know she likes you. She wouldn't expect it, but she wouldn't mind either.

Because they think they can market me. Maybe I Nah, that's just how the game goes.

Iliya/Cameron

[iliya]

She has been kind to me. And my family. I will try to think of something. She deserves it, yes?

Alright. You would know more than me. But... I do not think it would be so hard to get people to love you.