hai mươi lăm ❀| moon and mountains listen silently

[lotuslife]

[Vietnam sits in a quiet corner of the park with this on her lap. The lacquered instrument- a đàn bầu- would look completely unfamiliar to anyone who does not study traditional Asian music; it is a monochord, which means that it only has one string.

She's playing a song quite familiar to her, and singing so quietly to herself that the words can

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[haematological]

[As always, the sound of music draws Saya. This instrument sounds nothing like a cello--of course, it wouldn't, they look nothing alike, and from what she remembers of studying music at the Zoo, the shape of an instrument is important to its sound--but it's beautiful regardless. The tender precision with which Vietnam handles her instrument reminds Saya of Hagi. But that's a painful train of thought to follow.]

It sounded nice to me.

[lotuslife]

[She recognizes the girl from before, but-...

She's learned something new about Saya from Charles since then. Fortunately for Vietnam, the sudden torrent of mixed emotions she feels does not show on her surface- she's quickly able to control her feelings and put on a smile, pausing in her playing.]

Ah... Hardly. But I thank you for the compliment.

[haematological]

[Oh, well, it's a good thing Saya doesn't know about that or this would be Angst Central right now.]

Is that a traditional Vietnamese instrument?

[lotuslife]

[It would be, especially because the way Charles feels about you makes her want to throw knives at things.]

It is. This is known as a đàn bầu.

[mymic]

[Stopping to listen. It sounds really pretty.]

[lotuslife]

[She continues to play, fingers gliding over the string. She doesn't notice anyone watching her!]

[mymic]

[She won't say anything, either, because she doesn't want to interrupt Vietnam! She'll wait until she's done.]

[lotuslife]

[When she finally notices her audience, she flushes a bit.] Oh- I did not see you there.

[scentofbauhinia]

[and here's babby, watching curiously.

and yes he has his gaohu case with him]

[lotuslife]

[oh such a handsome icon don't make grandma's heart go dokidoki it's not good for her health

also, you are being ignored as she continues singing. ahhh the đàn bầu version I linked in the post doesn't have any sung lines to it, but there are lyrics to go with the melody!]

[scentofbauhinia]

[pretty pretty

making himself comfy to have a listen ;u; you heard him play so it's only fair]

[lotuslife]

[i...it's a good thing she doesn't realize he's there, otherwise she'd stop singing. and smiling. and laughing. nobody is allowed to see okay...]

Lòng Mẹ thương con như vầng trăng tròn mùa thu~

[kol_shevik]

[He awkwardly shuffles near-by to listen, but stays quiet for the time being.

He makes a bit of a face and crosses his arms - because sulking is the best that is why.]

[lotuslife]

[Well, good, because she's still angry at you.

She continues to play and sing, not noticing him.]

[kol_shevik]

[ Busy going through a pack of (filthy American) cigarettes, he makes distinctly sure to flick any butts in her general direction.]

[lotuslife]

[One lands and begins to smoulder in the grass nearby her, so she jerks her head up and looks at him. She ceases playing and frowns.]

Damn hiatus. I am the latest. Ignore this if you don't feel like backtagging this far!

[pygmalion_perv]

[Hachibe heard the music and decided to check it out, so now there's a teenage boy just standing there staring at Vietnam. He's captivated by the beauty of her song, but also by something else.]

"W-wow...!"

this is fine with me!

[lotuslife]

[WAY TO GIVE AWAY YOUR LOCATION. she jerks her chin up, her eyes settling upon the boy, and immediately stops her playing.] E-eh...?

Re: this is fine with me!

[pygmalion_perv]

"Oh! Uh... please don't let me interrupt! Keep going! You're beautiful!"

[BABBLE BABBLE I'M AN IDIOT]

[lotuslife]

[well, if you wanted her to continue, what you just said isn't really helping. she stares, turning bright red.]