Nikita Payusov
Accordion Player at Bethesda Arcade
What is she thinking as she gazes upwards – is she playing by rote or lost in a world of improvisation.
Is she alone with her thoughts or does an audience stand out of shot.
Is the open suitcase covered with a litter of coins and notes that she has to scoop up and pocket every now and then or is it empty.
Is it a slow day where people skirt around her, not making eye contact as they hurry guiltily away. Or a good day when children stand and watch with a fistful of coins ready to throw her way.
How long will she stand here. How much will she make.
Does she even like the accordion music.
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