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[ ] Read the book Patchouli lent you. It reads "Invoking Spirits for Beginners".
[ ] Experiment with the Stradivarius violin. Maybe you can learn a new tune.
[ ] Clean and reload the Mauser C96. If it jams during a fight...

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Grey opens the book and takes his time reading more about invoking spirits. Before he realizes it, he is engrossed in the book. Time passes idly as he finishes a few more chapters. Soon, he understands the basics and core concepts involved when attempting to invoke a spirit guardian. He notes the different methods and devices that can be used. He finally pauses when he notices that the sun is setting. He would need some daylight for the next task.

He takes the Stradivarius violin from its case. For a moment, he wonders how he was able to play this instrument at all. He has never trained in any type of musical study. He can't even read notes. However, he was able to use this device to prevent a small disaster.

He takes it in his hands and prepares to draw its bow.

[~I was wondering if you've forgotten...]

He almost drops the violin in surprise. He looks around the room, but he sees no one.

[~You didn't think that you could do all that alone, did you...]

He looks down at the violin intently.

"Why did you help me?" he asks aloud.

[~Your spirit, it is strong enough to give life to my music...]

"What do you mean?"

[~Do not misunderstand. I have little interest in the decisions of mortals...]

"..."

[~However, you are an ideal host to bring my music to life...]

"I do not understand."

[~To bring a little more good into this world - is that not a reason as valid as any other...]

"..."

Grey raises the violin into position and draws his bow. He begins playing a new piece, as if guided by the violin itself. He doesn't understand, but he feels that this music is full of power. The sun has set, and the room is poorly lighted, but he continues playing until he masters this piece.