☽ A Musical Visit

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Characters: Minato and Jack
Location: Jack's house~
Time: Mid-afternoon
Style: First?
Status: Closed, sorry!

[When he decided to pay that nice man who had stopped by to help him with his groceries a visit, Minato had...not realized that knowing where he lived might have been a nice thing

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[Jack hadn't exactly been expecting any visitors this particular day. But, it wasn't like that would really matter seeing as Alice was gone anyways.

He opened the door, oh! That nice fellow from the grocery store!]

Oh, Minato! I wasn't expecting you! Come right in. [Jack opens the door the rest of the way and steps out of Minato's way.]

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[Ah-- he steps inside, bowing his head in greeting.]

You mentioned coming to visit once, so I thought I would. It's good to see you again, Jack-san. I hope I'm not interrupting anything.

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[He closed the door behind Minato. Shaking his head.]

Not at all! [He knew what Minato was here for. Thank goodness.] So I suppose we should go into the living area? It's where I keep the piano.

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[Ahhh-- he smiles.]

Alright. I have to admit that I'm excited to hear you play.

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[Jack seats himself at the piano, opening the music book to a two page song. Oh, you think this is going to be simple? Don't you Minato? Jack doesn't even start off the way the music instructed. It was just his reference for tempo and key of the song he was playing.

It was Canon in D Major. If you didn't know, and Jack was doing an on the spot improvisation of the song. He'd been doing this recently- without even knowing it himself. It was just something to do when he had become bored.

It ends up sound a little something like this. Jack is damn proud over how this is turning out. He hopes Minato is enjoying the music as well.]

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[He's entranced, really. Music has always been one of (his sole?) passion, and so he is left listening, eyes closed and a faint but honest smile on his lips.

It doesn't matter how often he's heard music played live--there will always be an essence to it that his MP3 player can't capture, as much as he does love the device.

But he remains silent, listening to Jack play, the man's talent registering as well in his brain.]

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[There is a certain feeling Jack is able to obtain performing alone, or with an audience. He becomes involved in his music, as does his body. He doesn't realize that his body sometimes throws itself into the music. Jack was never ever as good as Glen though- he could never hold the talent Glen had and that his one set back. Even as he was playing now.

A smile is present on his face each time he presses the pedal down to let the bass notes ring- which is often this time. Jack never liked to think he could "tickle the ivories", he just wanted to share this love for music he had with everyone. He loved it even more so than watch and music box crafting.]

[It takes Jack more than a few minutes (six to be exact) to finish the song. He opens his eyes again as the last few notes ring out. He exhales very softly, there was the delightful held breath.

Jack turns to face Minato.]

Shall I play anything else for you? I would be glad to, it's been a real pleasure already.

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[He is almost startled for a moment--not when the music comes to an end, because the song has its own ebb and flow, and he can sense when its end is approaching after having listened to so much of it. But rather...Jack's voice. He opens his eyes, blinking and realizing after the briefest of moments where he is.

And then he breathes out as well, considering. He's very polite--the politeness is ingrained in him--but there's a certain excited spark hidden behind his quiet expression.]

...I would like that, if it wouldn't be too much trouble.

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[With a nod he turns back to his piano, flipping to another page in the book. Again, this was just an improvisation and variation on the original song. Jack is going for a more pick up pace this time, he already had his fun with a slower paced song.

Jack was classically trained for eleven years, and eventually grew out of the countless lessons he had to endure. His passion was coming out right here. Every beat of this song was played ferociously, Jack had finally let loose. Minato was someone he had already in such a short amount of time become comfortable with.

The music this time turns out to sound like this.]

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[In response, there is little Minato holds back either. His expression is as quiet as always, but there's a hint of excitement there, and even more a contentedness that listening to music brings him always. It's a grounding force--no matter what is happening in his life and in the world, music has and always will be a constant that he can depend on.

And it's beautiful.

And so he listens intently, eyes on the keys as Jack plays this time, the intensity of the song taking him off guard only for an instant. And then he is focused on the notes again, silent and motionless, but clearly listening with every fiber of his being.]

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[Jack finishes again. A smile dancing on his lips this time as he turns to Minato. He feels really great about this. He feels amazing. That cannot even begin to describe how wonderful an audience Minato is.

He's still smiling. Smiling so much. He's never been this elated in his life- really.]

I'm. . happy you came today Minato. Is there anything else I can do for you while you're here? [Suddenly an idea!]

Minato? Would you ever be interested in learning the piano? [Something he can do, for someone!]

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[He is smiling slightly as Jack finishes as well, but at Jack's words--he blinks, clearly startled.

It was thoroughly unexpected, and it takes Minato a moment to recover and find words for what to say. But to be honest...he wouldn't mind the opportunity to learn another instrument, especially with someone as talented as Jack for a teacher. And the chance to spend more time with the man as well...]

...Are you sure?

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Don't look so surprised. I'd love to teach someone this instrument. Perhaps I'll finally have a purpose in this place. Finally. [It's what Jack has always wanted. To have a purpose for someone or something here.]

I can get you the books from the music store. We can set up times for you to have lessons. I think it could really work if you are willing to put forth the effort.

Can you read bass and treble clef? [If not, Jack will have to teach you that as well.]

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[...ahhh.]

In that case, I'd be happy to learn whatever you would be willing to teach me.

[But oh--!]

Yes, I can read music. I was in the music club back at my school.

;A; I am so sorry.

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Then that is perfect! We can start next week if you'd like? Right now even would be a good time, if you had any time for me to simple things to explain the piano to you.

[this is the smile of a very happy man.]

Nothing to apologize for. c:

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[...ah. He blinks, before smiling somewhat as well.]

...I'm not busy, if it isn't too much trouble for you to start now.