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emmett stephenson. blogs scare me.

[nurse-penny]

How's it going, NYADA? I'm Penny, or Nurse Penny, but Penny is also fine. I might've seen a couple of you in my office already, but I figured it'd be a good idea to introduce myself and make sure you all know where to find me if and when you need me. I'm the new on-campus nurse, found of course in the nurse's office, duh, and here to help with any of your medical needs. I'm not new to the profession, but I'm new to working in a college setting, and I'm definitely new to being surrounded by so much talent. Seriously, you're all amazing, and I'm kind of terrified because I can barely sing happy birthday on key, so I'll leave that part to all of you. I hear the school musical is happening pretty soon? So good luck to everyone with that! I hope you all get the parts you want.

[emmettstephensontm]

Hi, Nurse Penny. I'm Emmett. I'll be in your office a lot, probably. I get very nervous. I'm sorry in advance for everything I do, but thank you in advance for everything you do.

[nyadaannieb]

I am a little worried for my obsession with the Formula 1? Like I love it. I honestly do love musicals obviously, more than anything but most weekends having the F1 to watch is just so much fun. Could be the attractive men or the competition that I relate too maybe? Anyone else watch the F1 or is it just me? If you don't what do you do with your weekends?

[emmettstephensontm]

Oh. Um. I don’t watch F1. Too fast. Makes me nervous. I usually just practice. Or walk Schroeder. Sometimes I listen to recordings. That’s… most of my weekend. But I’m glad you like it. Sounds fun.

[nyadatina]

congrats everyone. so super happy for all of you. i'll be rooting you on from the back. as always.

[emmettstephensontm]

I'm really happy for everyone, too.

[nyadamadisonm]

well the cast list is out, how is everyone feeling about their roles? this is my last year so decided to get involved in the musical for the first time ever so I am very happy that I actually got into the ensemble which is what I auditioned for. bring on rehearsals. who did everyone get? tell me everything?

[emmettstephensontm]

Oh. That’s great. Congrats. I didn’t audition, but I hope rehearsals go well. It sounds fun. I’ll try to come see it. Good luck to everyone.

[nyadapress]

I hear Emmett is filthy in the bedroom

release the sex tape @emmettstephensontm

xoxo, nyada nancy.

[emmettstephensontm]

You have the wrong Emmett.

[troutymouthsam]

So the cast list for this year's fall musical is out. How was I to know Mean Girls was a musical? I am neither mean or a girl.

Ah well maybe there will be a spot for me next semester. Hope everybody's happy with their parts. I wonder what type of mean girl are you playing?

[emmettstephensontm]

I didn’t audition. I didn’t know it was a musical either. I thought it was a movie. I don’t think I’d be a mean girl. I’d probably just… leave. Or get shoved in a locker.

[rach-berry]

rachel smiled, "eat it however you want," she said, putting her cup of tea to her lips and taking a sip. "how have you been lately? i haven't encountered you in a practice room yet this year, and i've been looking for you, how funny that you'd appear to me off campus." she pushed a piece of hair out of her face. he seemed confused, and a bit shy, well - he always seemed shy, and she genuinely didn't know why because they'd always been friends. "i'm sorry, am i too intense?"

[emmettstephensontm]

Emmett glanced at the scone like it might have instructions printed on it, then carefully unwrapped it with both hands, buying himself a few seconds. At her question, his shoulders gave a small, almost invisible shrug. “I’ve been… okay. Practicing late. Not great at time.” Her last words made his head snap up, eyes wide for a beat. “No. You’re not.” He blinked, fast. “I just. Don’t know what to say. You’re… good at talking. I’m… not.” His voice softened. “But I like when you do.”

[harmonynyc]

Please. The only thing inconveniencing me at the moment is my grandmother requesting my company for the millionth family gathering. Not that I don't utterly adore my grandmother - BUT I'm a busy gal, you know? I pinky promise you're not an inconvenience. I'd LOVE to spend time with you!

You're totally joking, right?!

[emmettstephensontm]

Oh. Um, okay. You don't have to. I mean, if you have to go to your family thing. Or do any of the other busy things you have to do. Uh, no, I'm not joking.

[rach-berry]

TAGGING → rachel berry & @emmettstephensontm

LOCATION → coffee shop near campus

TIME FRAME → thursday morning

NOTES → rachel goes for her morning coffee and orders a scone for emmett when she spots him sitting at a table.

"hi," rachel says, approaching emmett's table with a brown bag in hand, "do you mind if i join you?" she asked. "i feel like i see you here and there, but we never get to talk, and so...i bought you a scone. i can't eat them because i'm vegan, but i figured watching you eat one would be the next best thing?"

[emmettstephensontm]

Emmett looked up like a deer caught in gentle, overly friendly headlights. His mouth opened slightly, then closed again as he scrambled to process both her presence and the fact that she was holding a scone for him.

“Oh. Um.” He blinked, then pushed his cello case off the second chair with a quiet thud. “Yeah. Sure. You can sit.” His voice wavered, not from reluctance, but sheer bewilderment.

He glanced at the bag, then at her, then back at the bag. “Thanks. For the… scone.” He paused for a long moment, unsure of what to say. “I can try to eat it gracefully. If that helps.”

[harmonynyc]

Well, as much as I'm a keen bean, I don't want to force you! Not too much, anyway. It's totally up to you. Swing me a text when you'd like an audience and I'll try my best to arrange my schedule accordingly.

Moving away from bridges, how are you feeling about this upcoming year? Do you have any plans or goals in mind?

[emmettstephensontm]

Oh, it's not that. I just don't want to inconvenience you.

I try not to have goals. This way, I'm not disappointed when they don't happen.

[nyadaannieb]

I agree with you on that one, if you don't enjoy it it makes it worse and just makes it feel so long and boring.

[emmettstephensontm]

Yes, definitely.

[nyadapress]

top three wildest moments of the back to school party?

@nyadajesse and @rach-berry fucking on the roof and it being so bad that rachel cried.

blaine getting sloppy and slutty, i was kind of living for it. shake that ass @blainetm

that guy carrying a ukulele as a prop??? was it @emmettstephensontm?? i don't remember, but that was wild.

xoxo, nyada nancy

[emmettstephensontm]

Um, who are you? I don't play the ukulele. I play the cello. Sorry.

[emmettstephensontm]

🎻 What Emmett Practiced This Week – A Classical Playlist

Adagio for Strings – Samuel Barber

Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85 (I. Adagio – Moderato) – Edward Elgar

Spiegel im Spiegel – Arvo Pärt

String Quartet No. 14 in D Minor “Death and the Maiden” (II. Andante con moto) – Franz Schubert

Fratres (for Cello and Piano) – Arvo Pärt

Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune – Claude Debussy

The Swan (Le cygne) – Camille Saint-Saëns

Largo from Xerxes – George Frideric Handel

Gymnopédie No. 1 – Erik Satie

Pavane, Op. 50 – Gabriel Fauré

Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen (arr. for cello and piano) – Gustav Mahler

Clair de Lune – Claude Debussy

[harmonynyc]

You say 'just practiced' as if it's the tiniest, most minuscule detail at ALL when it's totally revolutionary. You are honing your talent and perfecting your craft, Mr Stephenson, and you should absolutely be bragging about that. Which scales have you been looking at? The E harmonic minor is a personal fave, for obvious reasons. It's been months since I've heard you play. I'd love to swing by when you're practising and listen. Only if you're happy for a one-lady-audience.

No details at ALL about bridges? Not even the smallest fun fact for me to memorise and recite at a party? Boo!

[emmettstephensontm]

Oh. Um. That’s… very nice of you to say. I don’t really brag. I’ve been doing a lot of flat scales. Like Db and Gb. Nothing fancy. Just. Trying to get them clean. You can come by if you want. I don’t mind. I’ll probably apologize a lot, though. About the bridges… I don’t remember much. One collapsed. That’s all I’ve got. Sorry.

[nyadaannieb]

Oh that sounds nice, I will definitely look into checking out at some point. I am glad you like it, it is always better playing something you love.

[emmettstephensontm]

Oh. Yeah. It makes it easier, I think. When you like it.

[nyadamiless]

Glad you're excited to be back. What do you take then? Thanks. I hope you do too.

[emmettstephensontm]

Um. Mostly music stuff. Cello rep, chamber ensemble, theory. That kind of thing. I’ve got a gen ed too. Something about math. I don’t really know.

[nyadaannieb]

It was so nice, such a lovely summer. Oh that is good, glad its going well. What is Elgar concerto? I might be being really stupid but I don't think I have heard of that.

[emmettstephensontm]

Oh. Um. No, not stupid. It’s a cello concerto. By Elgar. It’s kind of… dramatic? And sad. But in a good way. I’ve been working on the first movement, and it’s hard. But I like it. You should look it up on Spotify.