* No One, Precisely: Reveal Yourself, And Ask To Consult Your Adviser. *

You and Ichtaca step out from behind the screen and you clap your hands joyously. "Well Done! Well Done All Of You!" You declare, and many of the performers gasp, of course having known someone was there but not that it was you!

"You all are to be commended for your efforts, but, as this is to be the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra I felt that it was only fitting that I should observe the performance and then have some influence on the selection of the candidates. I apologize to all those gathered for not telling you in advance," You turn to Ahuiliztli "especially you Madame Minister of Happiness, but I didn't want to give anyone stage-fright! You all did remarkably well for the number of surprises thrown your way today, buuuut: naturally, a few stood out more than others."

"Whoever it was that said 'All men are created equal' was a liar. All souls are created equal, that much is true, but not all bodies are, nor all minds, nor do we all train and hone any of these three things to their fullest capacity, nor even are we all capable of it. Circumstances too often conspire to prevent us from reaching our full potential in many areas, but that does not abrogate us of the responsibility to strive to better ourselves a little bit every day! Today, all of you have taken that step, so be proud of that, my people, for today you have done good and righteous work!" You explain, and then clasp Ahuiliztli by the shoulders and turn her towards the palace.

"Now I must consult with the Minster of Happiness about who is to be recruited for the orchestra on the strength of composition skill alone, as well as whom we are snaping up by royal fiat because they have displayed talent enough that I feel waiting for another round of tests would be imprudent and unnecessary: however, remember also that as you would be representing the royal household there is more to consider than just talent, you must also be of upright moral fiber and good social graces..." You say and guide Ahuiliztli back towards the palace with her spluttering and protesting incoherently the whole way...