queenofheartsrp | opus no. 10 [video + action, backdated to the 14th]

opus no. 10 [video + action, backdated to the 14th]

[The video feed does not start up anywhere in Austria's house, but this doesn't mean Austria is lost, amazingly enough. Instead, Austria is standing outside in front of a rather large and ornate building. It's actually been here for a while now, but she's only just now making this announcement. Why? Because Austria is a perfectionist and needed to make sure everything was exactly as she wanted it before opening it up to the public.]

Ah, Guten Tag, ladies. It has been a while since I've appeared on the Vine publicly like this, hasn't it? Ah well. I have a rather important announcement to make. I've built a concert hall here in the Gardens. It's...ah.

[She has to think about how to explain where it is. Directions are hard okay? She ends up just panning the camera around the area.]

It shouldn't be too difficult to find. Currently I am offering music lessons. I can teach most instruments with a few exceptions. I would also love it if anyone else who is already knowledgeable in music would like to give lessons as well. Or if you would like to use the practice rooms as a practice space that is also welcome. I'm hoping to gather enough interest for an orchestra, or at least a small ensemble or string quartet, but for now I'm the only performer.

Which leads me to my final point. I plan on giving a Christmas concert on the 24th of this month. It will be from 5 to 7 PM. Anyone is welcome to attend, though any disruptive behavior will be dealt with.

[That means you, Prussia.]

I look forward to hopefully seeing quite a few of you then. Also I will be here for the rest of the day, if any of you would like to stop by and visit or discuss matters relating to the concert hall. with me in person.

((ooc: Since this is backdated to during the event, anyone who wants mistletoe shenanigans is welcome to do so in an action tag to this! Sob I meant to do this sooner but was too tired because of work. Well, I meant to intro the damn concert hall way longer ago. But still.))

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[It was more fun to go be excited at Austria in person, so that's what Canada was doing, wearing a bright smile as she hunted around the concert hall for her friend.]

Österreich! Are you still around?

Canadien? Ah, hello, I'd figured I would hear from you.

That predictable, am I? [She takes it as reliable, which is practically a compliment from Austria.]

Well, I was just wondering if you needed any help with the setup for your holiday concert.

Well, I would hope I'd hear from you, as I know that you possess musical ability. The concert hall is always welcome to you, if you'd like to join an ensemble or just use it to practice.

Help setting up would be lovely, thank you. Perhaps we should decorate?

Decorating sounds perfect! We'll have the place looking fantastic in no time, I promise you. Evergreen boughs are just the thing to spruce up the hall. [She giggles a little at that, because tree puns. This is your ally, Austria. How do you feel?]

And if you ever need a harpist, I suppose I can try, for you.

[ Having little music experience, Sakuri is nevertheless interested. Something to do might be nice. Better than sitting in her apartment all day. ]

Um, what instruments can you play, miss?

As I said, quite a few. The piano and violin are my strongest, but I can also play the cello, oboe, flute, clarinet...

[ woah woah information overload ]

Um... how about something that's easy to learn?

Easy? No instrument is easy. Nothing can be learned in just a few weeks, or even a couple years. Learning any musical instrument well enough to become a skilled musician takes years of practice. That said, most prefer the piano as their first instrument, as it is considered the best instrument to play when first learning to read music.

[ She's going to take that as a recommendation. ]

I'll like to learn how to play a piano, then!

Excellent. Then stop by the concert hall at your earliest convenience so I can get you started. Ah, please do let me know in advance when you intend to come by, though.

Um, I'm free right now, but if you're busy at the moment...

Now is acceptable for me. I'll be waiting.

O-okay then!

[ Sakuri leaves the Vine's field of vision, which still continues to run. She hasn't quite understood how to work it yet. ]

[ After a while, Sakuri manages to find the concert hall. She stares at it, in awe. ]

Wow...

[Austria is standing outside, waiting patiently. She's facing the other direction, though, running her fingers absently over the building's facade.]

Can you get any more predictable, Austria?

Forgive me for choosing not to value your opinion on the matter, Preußen.

There's no accounting for taste, I suppose.

Precisely why I choose to ignore you; you have none.

Oh, I should be terribly pleased to attend your concert, Miss! How lovely!

Do you offer voice training? I'm sure Papi would be very disappointed in me if I were to neglect my lessons.

Your attendance will be wonderful, thank you.

Ja, I believe I can offer that as well.

How fortunate for me! I shall have to inquire about your rates and scheduling, of course... Oh, this will be lovely, I'm sure!

At the time being I will do this free of charge. I don't believe this place even has currency, after all.

Ah, I hadn't thought of that! I shall have to see if there's something I can give you in exchange for your help, at the least! [This may end up being something horrifying.]

If you insist, I wouldn't turn it down. Regardless, I hope to see you soon, Miss.

Oh, please forgive my manners! I'm afraid I forgot them in my excitement. I am Vitalia Ruiz Asención. [Her face bobs in a curtsey.]

I shall make sure to attend!

Ah, forgive me, I've been rude as well. I am Austria. It's a pleasure to meet you, Frau Vitalia. I look forward to this.

[Akiha holds up her violin.]

I've only ever played solo or accompanied by a piano and never for large audiences. But I have taken lessons since I was old enough to hold the instrument properly.

Excellent. I take it you would be interested in joining a potential ensemble, then?

I am. Akiha Tohno.

Excellent. I am the Republic of Austria. It's nice to meet you.

...

[This isn't Akiha's first encounter with one of the countries, but she was able to rationalize Canada as being a nickname. The 'Republic' makes that impossible.]

Excuse me? Did you just identify yourself by the country you're from?

No, I have identified myself as the country that I am.

That's absurd. [Countries aren't people. Surely, Austria is tired of this.]

Absurd? Perhaps. I know some of my citizens who do not reside in Vienna have been confused upon meeting me before. However, it is the truth.

It most certainly is absurd. Are you going to tell me there's a person claiming to be Japan, the very land my mansion sits upon in Misaki City?

Frau Japan certainly exists as well, yes, actually. Is this a problem?

...

[Akiha stares for a long moment.]

You're delusional. But I'll overlook it for the time being. Has anyone else expressed an interest in the quartet?

If that is easier for you to believe, then so be it. Quite frankly, I do not particularly care very much whether anyone believes me or not. It doesn't change who or what I am.

Not yet. However, I am hopeful for it. If not, at the very least we could work out duet arrangements for future concerts.

[At least Akiha could appreciate the sentiment of not giving a fuck about whether she believes it or not.]

That's acceptable. Do you have sheet music? I only have a few of the classics memorized.

I have been spending quite a bit of my time here rewriting sheet music from memory. I also managed to find a few worthwhile pieces in the library that I transcribed. It's a modest collection so far but I will continue to expand it.

[This is a woman who clearly does not have a life.]

[Akiha's not going to comment on not having a life. She doesn't really have much of one herself.]

Could we not use the special dirt to recreate them?

Perhaps, but I'd prefer to not deal with the potentially humiliating curse that the dirt carries.

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