[It's late in the afternoon when Ciel comes to find Elliot in the music room. The boy seems to be playing a piece from Bach, the first Movement of Concerto No. 1 in D Minor. It causes him to pause, to hover near the entrance of the room for a moment before moving silently to take a seat and simply listen.
He has things to speak about, but they're not pressing enough to interrupt him.]
[It was rare someone would actually interrupt Elliot while he played during the late afternoon (unless that someone was a snake). It was his time of the day to unwind and relax. One could say music was an outlet for him.
After all, once he begins playing the piano.. He felt lost in his own world and the worries he has are simply left behind.
Apart from that, once the long piece ended, Elliot flipped through a few more pages of music. Should he take a break? Sure, he had a stern expression on his face but he was truly at peace. If someone were to interrupt him, now would be the time.]
[What's the best way to interrupt someone after they've played a piece? By clapping of course. It's a quiet, polite clap, as Ciel sits back in the chair, one leg crossed over the other. There's a small smile on his lips as he does so.]
You really are rather talented at the piano, aren't you?
[Elliot was a bit off guard when he heard the clapping, glancing up to catch sight of Ciel. He took a moment to respond, giving a small raise of the shoulders at the question..
He didn't really know how to respond to such comments, but it was better than nothing.]
I know he can get...extremely aggravating at times but I really rather if he does do so that he not be hit. There's enough abuse that goes on in the world; we don't need to be adding to it.
[A pause, before he sighs himself.]
Although I really can't blame you for it. Sometimes I'd like to smack him upside the head myself.
It's not a nice one, but usually it's unavoidable once it's triggered.
[There was a small shake of his head. Ciel has never really, well, spoken to Elliot much aside from the instance he'd been stuck as a cat. There was also the fact the older boy reminded him of his older cousin and that in itself was intimidating.]
Nothing in particular, no. If you wish to play in private though, I'll leave.
Yes, I do. Piano and Violin, to be exact, although I'm more skilled at violin than I am at piano. The latter is well...far more challenging when you've tiny hands.
He has things to speak about, but they're not pressing enough to interrupt him.]
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After all, once he begins playing the piano.. He felt lost in his own world and the worries he has are simply left behind.
Apart from that, once the long piece ended, Elliot flipped through a few more pages of music. Should he take a break? Sure, he had a stern expression on his face but he was truly at peace. If someone were to interrupt him, now would be the time.]
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You really are rather talented at the piano, aren't you?
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He didn't really know how to respond to such comments, but it was better than nothing.]
Do you need something?
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I'll cut to the chase - you punched Alois in the face.
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[It was only a matter of time before he figured Ciel would come to him about that. A small sigh escaped his lips before he spoke in return.]
I wouldn't call it an accident, but I didn't mean to.
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[A pause, before he sighs himself.]
Although I really can't blame you for it. Sometimes I'd like to smack him upside the head myself.
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He hit a nerve and it was on impulse. I have no intention on doing such a thing again.
[He stared at the keys before him before continuing.] Plus, I made sure he put ice on that afterward if that says anything.
[He's had his share of beatings here in Siren's Port and found that sometimes that could help, okay? It was his way of apologizing..]
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[A pause. Nothing much more could be said by Elliot. That or he just didn't want to.]
Is there anything else you'd like to ask?
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[There was a small shake of his head. Ciel has never really, well, spoken to Elliot much aside from the instance he'd been stuck as a cat. There was also the fact the older boy reminded him of his older cousin and that in itself was intimidating.]
Nothing in particular, no. If you wish to play in private though, I'll leave.
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[It was true, they never talked.. So things could be a bit awkward.]
Do you play anything..?
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[Elliot couldn't help but chuckle at that fact. It was true, but at the same time.. People shouldn't be underestimated.]
We should play together sometime then. I play a few instruments but the one I favor is the obvious.
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