Seeking advice (semi-open)

[jarndyceheir]

Richard was not a man used to looking for advice. He had been on his own from a young age and had thus grown accustomed to making his own decisions, even to the point of grieving Mr. Jarndyce and his other friends at times. So now that he found himself unsure of his course of action, the idea of asking for advice was one that puzzled him

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[hunt_theheart]

*Curio will give him a wave and a bow as he wanders through on his way to the kitchens--and, once he's buttered some rolls and spread them with jam, he'll bring them back with him in case Richard wants any (peering over his shoulder)* What's this? Is't writing in some other tongue?

[jarndyceheir]

"In a manner of speaking. It's notation used for writing music. See, here is the lyric," Richard indicates with his finger, "and these symbols here denote the rhythm and pitch."

[hunt_theheart]

*follows them with his own fingers, at last declaring with a laugh* 'Tis far too much for me! What dost thou play?

[jarndyceheir]

"Nothing well. I sang a little, back home, but most people learned to. It was a common form of amusement, and Ada played quite well on the piano."