It was her turn now, and Jess could tell that it was going to be difficult following on the heels of that introduction. She would just have to do her best to win some notice for now. It was just the intro after all, so it wasn't like it would determine the outcome of this tournament at all. She would not let herself get psyched out by the crowd. 

Stepping on to stage, she moved with quick steps towards the center of the stage, facing the still rambunctious audience. She gave them a few seconds between herself and the previous contestant as she put on her best smile. She could do this, she could do this. Just try to forget, even with the pull nagging at her brain of her own inferiority compared to everyone else. This was just a hobby for her, and she was lucky to have people who liked her. And still, here she was. 

Yet she didn't speak first, instead bringing up her violin and her bow, letting it speak for her first as she struck a trilling note and played one of the more notable lines from Berlin. It was one that would get people tapping their feet, the urge to dance, and she let that linger for a few moments. Perhaps it would draw some attention away, or simply sate the crowd so they were not too hostile to her. 

Lowering her violin, she smoothly transitioned into speaking as her gaze swept the stadium. "Is everyone ready to have a good time? It's a privilege to be here today with all these other talented performers, so let's shake the city with our sound!"

With that she stepped back, picking a cross more to the side and away from the spotlight. Though she would convince herself that it was merely because all the good spots had been taken already by those who came before her. 

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