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[violin_vagabond]

...this certainly isn't the Town Hall.

[A young man, roughly in his early twenties, has just wandered into the lobby. For all intents and purposes, it looks as though he's come in from outdoors like any normal person would, but in reality, he has opened the door to the Town Hall of a small farming village, walked through it, and entered a castle.]

I suppose I won't be playing the Music Festival after all. Hm.

[He shrugs, stops in the middle of the lobby, and--after adjusting and preparing and tuning for a moment--starts to play his violin here in the castle instead.]

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[heloise]

[ Lucrezia hides behind a pillar to listen, peeking her head out to see the violinist. He seems dressed as a peasant but he has such skill with music. She waits until he finishes a song before making a sound. ]

[violin_vagabond]

[He hears her and looks over toward the pillar, lowering his violin from his shoulder.]

Hello? Is someone there?

[heloise]

[ She chuckles, stepping out with her hands clutching her skirt and curtsying slightly. ]

That was beautiful.

[violin_vagabond]

[He bows in return. Ah, it's nice to see a proper lady after all the dusty farm girls he's come to know back home!]

Thank you, miss! Ah--where are my manners--my name is Mikhail.

[heloise]

[ He reminds her of her dearest Narcissus and she smiles brightly at his introduction. ]

Lucrezia. How nice to meet you, Mikhail.

[violin_vagabond]

The pleasure is truly all mine, miss Lucrezia.

[He smiles and gives his glasses a little adjustment.]

It's lovely to meet someone with an appreciation for violin music!

[heloise]

Lucrezia will suffice, dear violinist.

Though I know little of the art. I have only danced to the tune and never learned it on my own

[violin_vagabond]

You dance, do you? I would be honored if you would grace my music with a dance some time.

[heloise]

[ She laughs. ] I will practice then so I can match your prowess.

[violin_vagabond]

Wonderful! I'll be holding you to that, miss Lucrezia.

[heloise]

Shall we meet again in a week's time?

[violin_vagabond]

Absolutely! I look forward to seeing you then.