Song of the Sea

Song of the Sea (2-4) is a level in Rhythm Doctor that uses Free Time Beats. The Night Shift version is Song of the Sea (Night).

Song of the Sea
"Want a drink? Come and sit for a while."
Level No.	2-4
BPM	60
Patient(s)	Cole Nicole
Pager
Pre-clear	The cafe is available for all staff during the workday. Feel free to relax and spend time with our in-house barista.
Post-clear	Feel free to check-in on patients in the cafe at any time.
Ranks
S (Press space at least once)	you are now the cafe's in-house musician
F	didn't wanna play anything for us? feeling shy?
Act 2
← 2-3 Puff Piece 2-X All The Times → 2-4N Song of the Sea (Night)
"Come back anytime."

Song of the Sea is a cutscene level and has no beats to hit. The player can press the spacebar at any time to produce a random note.

Synopsis

The player is invited into the cafe during quiet hours, where they are able to play notes on a keyboard as they wish. Cole walks into the cafe, prompting him and Nicole to have a long conversation where they banter and discuss several topics. At some point in the conversation, Nicole mentions that the song currently playing is a song she made when she was younger, which elicits a positive reaction from Cole. This then prompts Nicole to question Cole on why he needs coffee to write music, to which Cole responds by mentioning his creative struggles and how caffeine helps him focus. The two then bid goodbye to each other. After the level, Ian is sent to check on Cole. Paige and the player check on Nicole, who is initially healthy but then experiences a sudden chest pain requiring treatment.

Transcript

	Welcome. Take a seat.
	Er, you're probably sitting already.
	The rush hour's over, so things should be a little more low-key.
	Make yourself comfortable. There's a dusty keyboard over there, maybe you can toy around with it.
	Oh, look who it is.
	Hey! I'll get my usual.
	The morning usual or afternoon usual?
	Afternoon. I'm just vibing for now.
	Coming right up.
	You met the intern finger too, huh? Wild.
	Yeah. I was just talking about you earlier, actually.
	Really?
	Yeah, I was talking about how great the stuff on your Bandcloud is.
	Woah, for real?
	...nah, you're lying.
	Yeah. I'm lying.
	I've got a job already. Can't be your "pass out my mixtapes" person.
	Sure you can. We're at that level of friendship, right?
	Almost. Keep workin' at it, bud.
	Here's your order.
	Don't tell number twenty-seven that I let you skip them in line.
	Secret's safe with me. Thanks.
	I know it's in a hospital, but is it weird to like the vibe in here?
	You like it here?
	Yeah. It's got atmosphere, y'know?
	Haha, whatever you say.
	Aside from doctors, I'm used to serving hipster loners in here.
	So I'm glad I can help maintain your pristine, natural habitat.
	Hey...
	Just kidding. Well, not really.
	I like this song. What is it?
	I mean, it doesn't really have a name.
	Just an old file I still put on sometimes.
	Wait... is this YOU? That's you, on guitar?
	Yeah. This is from a while ago. I used to dabble.
	Woah, that's awesome. I didn't realize you were a musician.
	Heh, I'm not sure I'd call myself that. I just strum around.
	But still...this is great. It sets the mood.
	I barely even remember making this.
	It's like my younger self is here, keeping me company with her guitar.
	Maybe that's why I keep it in rotation.
	To keep myself company.
	Makes sense to me. I get that.
	Y'know, you mentioned something yesterday, that you need coffee to write music.
	Why is that?
	I don't know. Sometimes I can't come up with ideas.
	Other times...I just get in my own head.
	Like, "maybe I accidentally stole this chord progression from something I already heard..."
	I get trapped in that...it's frustrating.
	But when I drink coffee...it helps me stop thinking about that stuff.
	I can stay up late, so late that I can't even think straight.
	Then, finally, I can write music.
	Well, glad I can help, then. All finished?
	Yeah. I should probably head to my room.
	See ya around, Nicole.
	Thanks for the chat. Later!

	S-so that's two of our main SVT patients having episodes in one day.
	And both relapsed into the very habits causing it. (So much for self-control.)
	To be fair, you can't just kick a habit overnight.
	We should check in on them one more time before our shift is over.
	Ian, you go find Cole. The intern and I will check on the barista.
	A-alright.
	Hey guys. What's up?
	Just checking in. How are you feeling?
	Okay, for now. My shift's almost over.
	I haven't taken any more smoke breaks. But it's tough.
	Hard to stay numb during work. Coffee people are so impatient.
	Have you been able to take your mind off of it? Does anything help?
	Hmm. Heh, actually, that red hoodie guy sent me a song he made once and now the song's stuck in my head.
	So in a way, I guess that earworm sort of helps time go by.
	Honestly, if every customer could be more like that dude, each day would be a lot easier.
	...!
	What's wrong?
	My chest. Not feeling great.
	It'll be okay. The intern will help.
	Are you ready? Stay focused on the beat, no matter what.

	I heard you playing piano in the cafe earlier.
	Not gonna lie, it sounded like you were straight-up mashin' on the keys.
	I'm not sayin' it was bad! I'm just sayin' what I heard.
	Is that how the pros are doing it these days?