Day 57: Music Room (Fourth Shift)

[human_sponge]

While Peter was glad that he had been able to meet not one, but two new patients and give them some advice, he had to admit that he was itching to see a familiar face by now. Actually, it was one in particular that he was looking for, and one that most people who knew him would have been able to guess on the first try. In others words, he hadn't

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[gargantuanlaugh]

Hmm, an Englishman, no doubt about it. There weren't too many with that sort of accent around these parts. How interesting...

Gant had to focus a bit to listen and keep up his playing, but he found the music hadn't left him. He had excellent muscle memory when it came to his favorite old tunes. Listening was what took most of the energy. He didn't like listening much, but sometimes it was expected to form stronger bonds of companionship, which could often lead to more useful alliances.

Gant had to approve of the woman who instilled music in her child at a young age. He was sure to go far in life with an extra skill up his sleeve, and there was always room for people with a mind for music. He nodded to show he was still listening.

"No, not a problem at all! Not even a little one!" Gant chuckled, though his mind was whirling in curiosity. Second day in a row the Chief had run into someone with a slightly more dated view of the world, though not recognizing an electrical instrument was definitely much more acceptable than not recognizing an honest to goodness grocery store. Maybe the kid's parents were old fashioned and kept him sheltered from electrical instruments. Or else, he really wasn't from modern times, like Gant was slowly beginning to accept from some of the patient body. Well, putting that matter aside for now, Gant focused on the question at hand and answered gamely.

"It's an electric keyboard," he began, slowing the speed of his playing down just a smidge. "It synthesizes music and can play just about any instrument's sound imaginable. And it plays some sounds that aren't necessarily instruments either, but that's kiddy stuff. Personally, I like the old fashioned piano and organ much better."

Kid seemed a bit spacey right now. Probably was a little overwhelmed, if his fascination with the keyboard was any indication. What better way to ground someone than a polite introduction? "Name's Gant, by the way. Damon Gant."

[age_of_kings]

He was glad that he wasn't interrupting. Tolten hated bumbling or putting his foot in his mouth, though he did so too often. He listened to the explanation of the instrument, recognizing that word, 'electric'. He understood now that that was the power that lit and ran the building and it's mechanics. It was, as far as he could tell, remarkably similar to magical energy.

It was used for practically the same things, at least.

"Oh!" he exclaimed, nodding. "It runs on a current! It's not really a proper piano at all. Well, I suppose I oughtn't say that, it isn't an improper instrument.... Though that must make it rather difficult to keep in tune..." Laughing nervously, Tolten began mentally kicking himself. Delightful. Clearly insanity for him was simply babbling like...like an idiot.

"You'll have to excuse me. I'm having an odd day." Which was an understatement, and something he found himself repeating far too often. "And once more, I've forgotten my manners! I swear, this isn't like me! I'm Tolten, Mr. Gant. It's a pleasure to meet you."

[gargantuanlaugh]

Tolten needn't have worried about being inconsiderate around Gant. Brash was what Gant was all about. People who stood up for themselves went far in the world! But kids that were willing to be unassuming and make themselves useful were always welcome.

A current. That was one way to think of it. "I wouldn't call it a proper piano either. Definitely lacks the warm sounds of a true piano. But as for tuning, that's all pre-programmed." How did he explain this? If the kid really didn't know anything about electronics, then he probably shouldn't use too much technology lingo. Though Gant wasn't too tech savvy himself. "I guess you could say it's impossible for it to fall out of tune."

He wanted to show off the instrument's capabilities a bit, so he ceased in his playing altogether and started fiddling with the numberpad. Now, what digits did he need to change it to play the harp? That would likely leave a good impression on him.

What a polite kid. More needed to learn to follow his example. But maybe he should make the kid sweat it out a little, just to keep him in line a bit. Quieting, Gant turned his stare to Tolten, looking over the rims of his clear, institute-issued glasses. And he stood there quietly for a minute, just blinking. Then, without warning, Gant let loose a chuckle and grinned again, clasping his hands together in front of him. "Really, it's no problem at all! Good to meet you too, lad!"