>>528207836
because we know
>viktor invited flare's band to perform
>they accepted out of spite and planned to incite a rebellion against the scaldra
>before the performance flare got infected with techrot and, subsequently, the entrati jab
>after the performance viktor executed the band and flare was the only survivor
>while mourning the death of the band, flare played the guitar until they bled on it
>we know the infestation doesn't really care if it's in contact with bio or not (e.g.: techrot enemies)
>guitar gain sentience from the helminth