opus no. 4 [video; backdated]

[pluckmygstring]

[Austria is in her room in the mansion in the middle of an intense game of keep-away between herself and a few of the robots. Specifically, playing keep-away with her violin that she'd made from the magic dirt. She's yet to make a piano because she wants to practice with the dirt first; her piano HAS to be completely perfect. She'd had to redo the

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[lovelikelight]

That's wonderful! You play quite beautifully, and what a clever way to communicate with them.

I wonder if they can be taught to produce music, as well.

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[pluckmygstring]

...Thanks.

Now that is an interesting thought. I can probably fashion violins in their size with the dirt... it's worth a shot.

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[lovelikelight]

You're welcome.

Since they can appreciate the music and learn by example, it does seem possible.

I know robots who can play music. They might not be the most emotional players, but they are quite precise.

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[pluckmygstring]

That is fascinating. Hm...even if they aren't particularly skillful, it will probably teach them to respect instruments...

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[deathtrapping]

[Of course, Austria isn't alone in the mansion. There's at least one other resident there-and, being that she's a vampire and it's the middle of the day, she's trying to sleep. "Trying" being the keyword. Noise carries, after all, and a vampire's ears are particularly sensitive. So, it's not going very well.]

[Eventually, she gives up, sliding out of bed and slipping out of her room to find the source of the commotion. It's not particularly hard. When she reaches the door to Austria's room, she slowly pushes it open, smoothing her expression into something shy and uncertain as she pipes up with:]

Could, could you be a little quieter...?

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[pluckmygstring]

[Austria turns around, ashamed that someone has been disturbed by her. She's usually quiet and respectful of others' right to peace and quiet! But, extenuating circumstances. She blushes.]

I apologize, Miss. I am trying to keep the noise down, but.

[she gestures to the robots]

I've had surprise visitors who don't seem to understand the concept of disturbing the peace.

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[deathtrapping]

It's, it's alright, but... Th-those are the same robots that people have been talking about on the Vine, aren't they?

[She peers at them a little more closely, leaning forward.]

They didn't-didn't break anything, did they?

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[pluckmygstring]

Yes, these are the same. And no, they didn't break anything. Nothing important, anyway.

...By the way, I don't believe we've met before. I take it you've been living in this mansion as well?

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[k0kka]

Nice job there, hon.

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[pluckmygstring]

[She looks up to the video]

Oh, thank you, Miss.

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[k0kka]

[She smiles broadly.]

It's nice to see they've got a little musical appreciation.

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[pluckmygstring]

[She gives a small smile back]

Yes, it does make their presence quite a bit more bearable, to me anyway.