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[The picture starts on a stack of quiet a few thin books. Closer inspection would reveal that they are apparently collections of piano music. Some music lover seems to have lucked out and found these for dirt cheap somewhere since they're next to useless in this place.

Right as people may begin questioning who is doing this, a kitten that's appeared on screen before walks up and starts curiously poking at the books with her nose. A hand reaches in to grab her as the tablet is seemingly placed against the books due to the odd angle it holds for a few moments.]

Hey, be careful with those!

[The voice, if recognizable, is oddly soft and gentle despite the chastising. Like he was hoping no one would hear that. Oops.

Finally the video sharply turns to show a very serious looking Elliot as Arietta squirms from his grasp onto his shoulder.]

Does anyone know who these people are?! Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Tchaikovsky... [He probably mispronounced a few of those.] There are dozens of these guys and I've never heard of any of them! Do all of them live in this place?!

[Elliot seems to think that finding out this information is incredibly important from the tone in his voice.]

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Exactly. Phrasing is incredibly important to get the more subtle aspects across, for example.

That's not a bad thing. When it's played properly, music should affect your senses and even emotions.

You must be very good with a piano then to say things like that. Or at least very passionate.

And sometimes, it can even inspire you to create something else. Something maybe equally as wonderful.

I have studied it since I was a child. [Unlike his best friend who was also awesome at it but taught himself... Jerk.]

Creation is another important aspect with music. You don't even have to know how to compose for that type of reaction.

I'm jealous! I was never given that chance but that is it exactly. Music is just amazing in how it can touch so many people.

[ there's a little pause as she taps her fingers on the desk in front of her a few times. ]

I would like to hear you play someday. I, if that is alright.

If you're really that interested, I would suggest looking into finding a teacher if that's possible. Although I doubt they have any in this particular place with the lack of instruments.

I don't mind if people hear me play. It's hard to so much as practice without someone overhearing, so you become accustomed to it quickly.

...Who are you, anyway?

Is that right... O, oh well. It's fine either way, I suppose. It would be a little weird to try to learn how to play piano here given the circumstances.

A, ah! I'm so sorry I didn't mean to be rude. [ she bows at the video screen extremely suddenly ]

I'm Sumeragi Kururu. It is my pleasure to meet you.

If it's something you really want to do, though, I wouldn't pass up an opportunity. [Given his circumstances...]

[Well he wasn't expecting an apology, but okay? The mild shock quickly wears off and he nods.] I'm Elliot Nightray.

Hmm... I suppose that's true too, isn't it. But isn't it a bit weird to want to learn how to play the piano when we're suppose to be here helping a war?

[ she smiles brightly at him apparently never skipping a beat ] It's nice to meet you Nightray-san. Have you been here long?

We're not under constant attack and it's not very smart to train all the time. You must have time for something else, right?

Nightray. [Sorry, Japan doesn't exist in his world, he thinks you just said it wrong.] It's been roughly three months since I was taken here.

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