A Foxtrot Above My Head

[oh_neku_dear]

Characters: Joshua (oh_neku_dear) and vatheon
Location: A music shop
Time: Afternoon, post-curse
Style: Whatever floats people's boats.
Status: Open

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[xblood_lusting]

The doctor hadn't noticed the music store in his wanderings. He had been too caught up with the happenings of the last week and the bustle of settling in, stocking his apartment and clinic that he hardly had time for his usual pursuits. Yes, of course, there were the ones he'd numbered on his little list of people to inquire about but nothing too serious.
Ah? What was this? Piano music?
And at the keys, a familiar figure.
A small smile curved on his lips as he kept a distance off to appreciate the Composer and his playing.

"Far more talented than you let on, Kiryu-san." he said, approaching the other.

[oh_neku_dear]

He finished off the song with soft notes that hung in grateful farewell before turning to face Muraki, going from passionate pianist to his usual expression faster than blinking.

"It's better to discover new things, and even more so to rediscover the old," Joshua replied smoothly. He had made the day an exception to his 'no audience' rule, and doubted that he would do it again, at least for a long time.

"What brings you here, doctor?"

[xblood_lusting]

"And quite a discovery." the doctor said with a small smile, pushing his glasses up as he entered the store.
"I was merely going about my business and decided to wander around town. Perhaps there was something I missed about it." he added, glancing at Joshua for a moment before turning his attention to a rather finely polished violin by the display window. It gave him a sense of nostalgia, that instrument. After all, being in a rather well-to-do family growing up insured that he would have some musical knowledge.
"Lo and behold, I see this and you." the doctor finished, turning his attention back to the composer. "You're quite skilled, I must say."

[oh_neku_dear]

"You flatter me." Joshua really was glad to see that his skill hadn't diminished in the past century. The piano was one of the few things he enjoyed in his life.

"Did you miss anything?"

[xblood_lusting]

"Apart from this and a small cafe a few blocks away, not very much I'd missed, I believe." the doctor replied with a small smile.

"This is quite a find though. I take it you're a lover of music?" he asked, resting his head on his hand as he turned his attention back to the various instruments on display.

[oh_neku_dear]

Joshua nodded. A lot of the things found in Vatheon were the usual trades. The only thing he found a little strange was the open-air marketplace. Granted, Germany had one, but it was only open during Christmas time.

"Fine arts in general, but music is favored." It was easy enough to admit. The full extent of it might prove to be tougher to get out of him. He only showed the surface, but nothing deeper.

[xblood_lusting]

The doctor nodded. Ah, another music lover. He had heard somewhere that the soul of a city was in its music. Certainly, he'd wondered what local culture was present in Vatheon but it seemed as if it was as diverse as the people in it.

"Quite interesting though, wouldn't you say, how music has changed over time?" he asked, tilting his head slightly.

[oh_neku_dear]

"In some ways it's changed, but in others it hasn't. What's still relatively new is singing what people are feeling," the 'teenager' replied, "But sometimes people yearn for the old style of instrumentals."

Music was music, no matter what form it took, and that was all he needed. If it could express itself through lyrics and instruments, then it was a good song.

[xblood_lusting]

"Quite knowledgeable on the subject." the doctor said with a small smile. "And you, Kiryu-san? What sort do you prefer?" He could appreciate the boy's tastes, certainly. Kazutaka had been rather fond of the piano in the past. Their tastes there were similar at best.

[oh_neku_dear]

"I dabbled in the history for kicks." Not to mention he had been around during that age when Bob Dylan and The Beatles first entered the scene, actually putting meaning into their lyrics and playing their own instruments. "Whatever speaks to me. I have a habit of transcribing my favorites."

[xblood_lusting]

"And quite a history indeed." Certainly, he had favourites with the classics but he wasn't averse to listening to jazz and blues every now and then. They did wonders after a long day of surgery.
"Any particular favourite of the entire list, if I may ask?"

[oh_neku_dear]

"Certainly an interesting one."

It was hard for him to choose a favorite out of his list. Joshua took a moment to weigh his options. Which one spoke to him more than the rest? Which really struck his heart? It always changed.

"It changes with my mood. For now, my favorite would be Tchaikovsky's Overture of 1812."

[xblood_lusting]

Hm. He could see the appeal of the 1812 Overture. It was rather bold and had a robust feel to it. In the doctor's opinion, quite like a rather earthy Arabica.
"Somehow, I see you in that piece." he laughed, which was quite true.

[oh_neku_dear]

"Thank you," he replied. It was a nationalistic work of music, and he could certainly feel that for his country, more so in Shibuya. And a compliment like that usually spoke of insight into one's character.

"How about you, doctor?"

[xblood_lusting]

That gave him a moment of pause. He never had a top favourite. A mixture of classical and blues came through his head; pieces he'd played as a child as well as several snatches of things he'd played at home with a shot of whiskey after a long day at the knife.

"Sinatra." he finally answered. "The Lady is a Tramp."

[oh_neku_dear]

"Interesting. A classic blues band. It's been a while since I've heard Frank Sinatra. Are you a free spirit, doctor?"

He loved the play on words in the song, not to mention the references to history. A delightful blend of modern and various times from the past, times where being a duke and earl truly meant something.