Part 356: Stahl B

Tickling the old strings again, are we?

Why, hello, Stahl. Yes, I was- Um, is that a harp?

Yep! Just bought it down at the market. Oh, and I got some sheet music, too.

Heh. Sounds like someone is itching to play a duet!

Well, at some point, sure. But right now I can barely make noise on this thing. I was hoping you might be my teacher instead of my duet partner.

Well, I've never taught before, but I'd be happy to help.

I'm going to practice like a madman until I'm good enough to play with you. I'll practice until my fingers are bloody and raw! I'll practice until my eyes-

Well, it's... good to have a goal.

Hey, I'm just trying to be as dedicated to things as you are, Cordelia.

Heh. Perhaps I have been TOO dedicated... Speaking of which, I think we should start your lesson. Now, watch carefully as I pluck the first few bars of this song...

You have my undivided attention.

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Er, won't your eyes dry out if you keep them open so wide? Er, right, then. Never mind. Let me begin...

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Wow, you play that note so beautifully...

Huh? No, I didn't!

No, no! The tone was lovely!

Stahl, it's just one note. Will you please let me finish?

Er, yes. Right. Sorry. Go ahead.

...Look, I don't think I'm quite ready for teaching. Give me some time to work out a lesson plan, okay? I don't want to do this until I'm sure my methods are... sound. (leaves)

But, Cordelia! Gods, she's more of a perfectionist than I thought. This is going to be tough.