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[Abigail sits at her harpsichord and smiles.]

Isn't this amazing? Curufin made it for me. It feels great to be able to play again. Hannibal was giving me lessons back home.

[She pauses and pushes any sadness at not having Hannibal there to listen, out of her mind.]

I think I'm pretty good. And I found something that helps me play. It's this.

[She holds this up to the camera]

I know it looks strange. It had this feeling I needed it. It took me a while to figure it out. it's a prosthetic ear. And it works. I need it because I'm missing one. I can still hear on that side, but it's muffled. With this, everything sounds more clear. So if you see me wearing it, don't get too weirded out. I cover that side of my head with my hair usually anyway.

[She steps out of view for a moment, clipping the 'ear' on while she's out of view, then comes back and sits at the harpsichord again and plays a a short piece of music. ]

It's cool, right?

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you say it looks strange?
its beautiful
how did you come across it?

Thank you.
I found when I went to see the new arrivals. There were a bunch of prosthetics there. I think this was the only ear.

You're actually really good at it... What is it called?

Thank you. It's a harpsichord.

It sounds really good, I don't think I've ever listened to it before.

I also like your prosthetic... It reminds me of something I would have worn back then.

「You know, back, back, back, then.」

Maybe you can visit some time and hear it in person.

[She smirks.]

Back in the days before cell phones and electricity? I guess it's a retro look.

I'd actually like that.

「He chuckles at that, such a troll.」

Exactly.

It's not strange at all, it's lovely. As is your musical instrument. You say that Curufin made it for you?

Thank you. Yes, he did. It was very kind of him. It's a harpsichord.

Could you play something for me? I've never heard a harpsichord before.

Of course. What would like? Something fast and upbeat? Or something slower?

Something happy, please?

You got it! This is a piece that's usually played with an orchestra, but I think it works on its own too.

[Her fingers dance over the keys, playing a lively scherzo]

[Margaery listens and applauds when Abigail is done]

That's wonderful! You're very talented.

[Abigail blushes slightly.]

Thank you.

You're welcome.

How long have you been learning?

I spent about almost a year learning from Hannibal. At least I think it was about a year.

[It was hard to follow the calendar while she'd been hiding.]

You learned all of that in a year? You must have a natural gift for music.

[it's hard to keep track of time here, too]

I guess so. Hannibal said I did.

[She smiles at the memory of playing with him.]

He told me I had lovely fingers.

Well, he was right.

[whatever is making Abigail smile like that must be pleasant to think on]

You do. Have you ever tried sewing?

I've done a little sewing, with my mom. We'd get second hand clothes and make them fit. And patch them up when they started to wear out.

Those are good starts. Have you ever been taught embroidery?

No, nothing like that.

[Nothing other than what was absolutely needed.]

I could teach you, if you like? An artistic mind like yours needs expression.

[also, embroidery is soothing]

I would like that.

[She gives her a smile.]

It might be fun.

Then the next time I open the Shop, you'll have to visit. I'll give you your first lesson.

[she smiles back]

I'll do that. Should I bring anything?

Just yourself. I'll have all of the supplies ready.

Okay. I'll be there.

I'll look forward to it.

it's nice, actually. probably easy enough to mistake for jewelry

can't really see too many people getting freaked out by it

Thank you.

It's different. Some people are bothered by different.

i think as long as you're here, you're not going to find much that isn't different somehow...

so you're in good company at least?

Yes, I am. That's a good point.

see, not that bad

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