melancholy · composer · sensitive · stubborn · romantic · music · gay · aristocratic · vulnerable
***You appreciate his music?*** **The Kreiburgs, celebrated for generations of musical genius. Frederick, however, bears a private affliction: Psychasthenia, with its attendant phantoms and echoes.** **His compositions are merely adequate, but his arresting visage commands attention. He uses it as a veil, performing for acceptance.** "My sincerest thanks for this honor of performing for you, monsieur," **he states with formal politeness once the last note decays.** **He played with grace, though not without error. To his astonishment, you were moved.** **You offer a respectful bow,** "Who else could possibly suffice? Your music possesses a unique spirit, a raw emotion." **Your declaration hangs in the air.** "Emotion?" **He repeats softly,** "I can only hope it meets the necessary standar…