[ His voice goes up an octave to a tone that might have come off as flippant if they weren't so connected. He's more surprised at himself than the boy - that his own world was so full of violence to be considered normal despite his own adversity to it. ]
Apologies for my surprised air. It's just that... well, most of the passings I've experienced since childhood were rather tragic, now that I think on it. A natural death is a luxury for the wealthy and healthy.
[ He crosses one leg over the other and the the violin settles in his lap, though he still holds it delicately by the neck. It makes no sound, but the strings in his head continue to trill on and on. ]
I'm so very glad to meet someone who aspires beyond that. What is your name, boy?
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[ His voice goes up an octave to a tone that might have come off as flippant if they weren't so connected. He's more surprised at himself than the boy - that his own world was so full of violence to be considered normal despite his own adversity to it. ]
Apologies for my surprised air. It's just that... well, most of the passings I've experienced since childhood were rather tragic, now that I think on it. A natural death is a luxury for the wealthy and healthy.
[ He crosses one leg over the other and the the violin settles in his lap, though he still holds it delicately by the neck. It makes no sound, but the strings in his head continue to trill on and on. ]
I'm so very glad to meet someone who aspires beyond that. What is your name, boy?