"I hope I didn't startle you." When she got to the balcony, Emily knelt down and looked under the nearby tables and chairs. "A guitar shouldn't be too hard to spot if it's up here; I'll keep an eye out for it. And if you don't mind, let me know if you see any women's shoes." She wasn't seeing any guitars, shoes, or any other debris; it seemed the staff had done a good job of cleaning up.
"I saw your performance last night; you all have a lot of talent. I mostly listen to classical music, but I met your manager Aileen at the costume ball, and she invited me to come see your concert. I was a little surprised I didn't see her there. Is she doing OK?"