As the song's final chords were struck, Sylvando struck a dramatic pose. The audience applauded the performance, enthusiastically, before some of them tossed some money into the borrowed hat. Which, as it turned out would be enough for Elan to buy that lute, and have enough to spare for lunch later.

Sylvando, meanwhile grinned and took a bow. This had been fun! And he hadn't even spilled any of his ice cream.