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[klavierkavalier]

[ Action: Mayfield High ]

[In neat cursive his name is displayed on the blackboard: Herr Edelstein.

Below that, in smaller print:

Rules

1. Stay silent unless acknowledged or spoken to.
2. Complete all assigned exercises.
3. Beethoven was Austrian.

You really do not want to argue the last point.]I expect from you the following: discipline,

Comments

[battleshiploli]

[She has been sitting with back straight the entire hour, paying attention with endless patience. Once Austria is done speaking, Musashi stands up, saluting in return.]

Understood, sir! Oh, I should stop doing that...

[klavierkavalier]

[Luckily, he has come to expect strange behaviour from the citizens of Mayfield. He raises an eyebrow.]

Your enthusiasm is appreciated. Would you please introduce yourself?

[battleshiploli]

Yes, sir! [She's never been to school before, so the military attitude continues] Batt-- Musashi Amashiro, sir. My favorite composer is Strauss, sir!

[klavierkavalier]

[A rigid appreciation for rules is better than no appreciation at all, so Austria does not mind.]

Excellent choice. I am quite close to him, myself.

[battleshiploli]

[Her eyes light up, both at the compliment and this new bit of information] You must be a great artist yourself, then, sir.

[klavierkavalier]

My talent for composition is... limited. However, I have had many years [Just 900 years or so.....] to become a proficient musician.

[battleshiploli]

I'm honored to have a great music master with years of experience for a teacher. I will do my best to become worthy of your attention. [Never mind that Musashi probably never touched an instrument in her life.]

[klavierkavalier]

[Okay, he definitely likes this girl.]

I am glad to hear it. You must study not only for my attention, but for yourself - there is truly nothing more rewarding than mastering an instrument.