[video&action for orlea]

[smallskull]

[Assassin has been dutifully following her Master's orders, tracking one of the natives as part of the "game" he proposed to her. Sometimes, though, something else catches her eyes, and she finds herself distracted from the task at hand. This is one of those times.]

[Her target lives in Orlea, and from what she has gathered, music is one of his primary hobbies. So, it's no surprise when tailing him eventually leads to her following him into a store centered on as much. She has never really had the chance to listen to music before, much less any of the modern sort, so it isn't long before her attention falls away from him and onto the racks of CDs.]

[This is the backdrop when she decides ask a question of the populace at large. She wastes no time on an introduction or an explanation when she opens her mouth.]

What kinds of music are good?

[After this question is asked, if anyone is in the area and interested in stopping by the store, they may find Assassin inside, headphones held over her ears as she listens to whatever CD she happens to be sampling at the time. She has been picking what to listen to by how much she likes its name, which is maybe a little childish, but she is a child.]

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[therabbithearted]

Preferred types of music?

[Well, Assassin, you get to discover just how sheltered of a child Integra is.]

I would say symphonic or classical. Tchaikovsky and Liszt are some of my favourite composers.

[smallskull]

Mm-hm. [She nods, her hair bouncing around her shoulders.] What does their music sound like? Their names are hard to say.

[defaming]

How laudable of you to be interested in experiencing new kinds of music at such a young age. I'd be happy to make some recommendations. Let me think...

Might I suggest the Baroque composers? I think you'd appreciate their flare for the dramatic and love of ornament. It has a youthful appeal. Bach, perhaps, or Vivaldi. You'll also never be mistaken with Handel.

[smallskull]

Is it? [She tilts her head.] I never got to listen to music before so I want to do it now. That's all.

[Though, confused as she is, she does appreciate the suggestions.] Okay. I'll try them.

[Video] Welp I forgot to put this in the subject line, sorry~

[therabbithearted]

[Her eyes light up, it appears talking about this gives her some comfort.]

Lizst is known for his virtuosic skill as a pianist, very light and pretty. Tchaikovsky is known for his versatility as a composer. Perhaps you should listen to his ballets, like Swan Lake or the Sleeping Beauty.

nah!

[smallskull]

[Hm... She makes note of the information Integra gives her, even if she doesn't seem to acknowledge it outwardly.]

I thought ballets were for dancing?

[defaming]

Of course it is. Expanding one's horizons is always preferable to the alternative. So many choose the alternative. And why weren't you able to listen to music before now?

[He supposes he should feign interest. He smiles.]

I think those three will be good to start with, and if you like them, we can move on to Impressionist composers.

[He's just the friendliest man.]

[therabbithearted]

[She giggles.]

Ballets are partially for dancing, yes, although the other half of it is the music. Music is either composed or arranged for the ballerinas to dance to, and tell a story within their movements.

[smallskull]

[Oh. Well. It was because not many, if any, distractions were allowed when one was training to be an assassin, but she can't just come out and say that.]

I was told it would get in the way of my studies.

[There. That should be answer enough, right?]

"Impressionist"?

[Gosh, music was turning out to be more complicated than she thought!]

[smallskull]

Isn't telling a story with just music hard?

[defaming]

That's good. Studies should always come first. Before anything. Even music.

[Kristoph pauses, as if this statement holds some special, important meaning to him. But when he continues, his tone is just as light and friendly as before.]

It's another style of music, from a different era. There are a great many to choose from. I think the boldness of Baroque would suit your young ears best at first, then you can work your way from there to the subtler sounds. I don't want to overwhelm you with too much all at once.

[smallskull]

[She makes note of the pause, but she doesn't understand its significance. But then, she doesn't understand the significance of a lot of social cues, so it doesn't strike her any more than any other unfamiliar gesture.]

[She doesn't really disagree with the idea that studies should come first, even if she wants to experience normal things now. She takes in the new information he presents her with.]

I won't be overwhelmed. I want to try a lot of things.

By the way, video

[defaming]

Then might I suggest Debussy, Ravel, or even Fanelli?

If you like, I could come to you. You're not far from where I am.

[He knows where the music store is. He's currently out with his dog, talking on his cell phone.]

[smallskull]

If you want to. I think I can find them by myself, though.

[If it sounds like a snub, she doesn't mean it to.]

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[seeyousuffer]

[Kirei isn't particularly interested in music, and when he makes his way to Assassin, he has no suggestions for her.

He isn't upset that she's listening to music instead of playing their "game". It doesn't require constant surveillance, and he doesn't mind if she seeks to entertain herself in some other way besides. He smiles, waiting patiently for her to remove her headphones before he speaks.]

And your progress report?

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[defaming]

[If Kristoph feels snubbed, he doesn't show it in the slightest.

Kristoph feels it's important to establish himself as a "friend to children" rather than a "man who would murder a child without hesitation if necessary". It's a very important distinction.]

I don't doubt that you can. You strike me as a capable young woman. But I may be able to recommend other musicians to you, and you must understand, not all recordings are created equal. Some versions of a piece fall far below standard. Not all orchestras are equal.

Ah, and what, may I ask, is your name?

[smallskull]

[He doesn't have to wait long, since she scrambles to remove them and stand at attention the moment she notices him. Even now, she tends to be very aware of her surroundings.]

[But even if he doesn't seem bothered, she looks guilty at having been caught slacking off.]

I was going to bring something back when I came home...

[smallskull]

[It's a little strange being referred to as a "young woman," but she doesn't say anything about it.]

Ohh. I guess I don't know anything about that. [And, since she can't just introduce herself as "Assassin," she tells him:] It's Rasha.

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[darkhourdear]

[...a good question.]

I don't know. Has anyone told you yet? [He's pretty curious about it too! At least, now that it's been mentioned.]

[smallskull]

You don't know? [That interests her more than the topic of music, actually, but she dutifully informs him:] Um, people have told me symphonic, classical, Baroque, and Impressionist so far.

[darkhourdear]

[...He doesn't know what any of those mean. But that's ok! He can find out.] Where do you find them?

[smallskull]

[She doesn't really know either, beyond what she has been told, but. She points behind herself.]

There are a lot of different kinds of music here. I'm in Orlea.

[darkhourdear]

Alright. Thank you. [He might go look, then!] What's your name?

[smallskull]

I'm Rasha. [And then, because she doesn't see any reason why she shouldn't ask:] Why didn't you know what kind of music is good?

[darkhourdear]

It's nice to meet you, Rasha. My name's Pharos. [And, since Pharos doesn't see a reason he shouldn't answer:] I've never really had a chance to listen to much music.