Mm. Depends on how the "illusion" works. If it overrides the senses, then the deafness would be real enough and a song would cease. If it simply deceives him into thinking he's not hearing anything, the subconscious part of his mind may still be getting the playback and that's all that's needed.
-- Bob
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Then the horns kicked in...
...and my shoes began to squeak.
-- Bob
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Then the horns kicked in...
...and my shoes began to squeak.