Fill these halls with music

Having never seen nor heard of a piano before now, Ember had no idea what to expect from the grand instrument now living in their Great Hall. It did look regal and refined though, and the sheer number of keys almost overwhelmed her. But once she heard Mercury's paws press those first few keys and the hammers struck the finely tuned strings within, it was as if something had been awoken within the adolescent fae. Soft, gentle notes filled the hall, echoing beautifully around the cavernous room. Those singular notes shifted into chords, beautiful and intricate chains of sound woven together into a delicately complex melody that stole Ember's breath away.

While Mercury played his song, Em sat wide-eyed and speechless, mouth slightly agape while she watched the pianist play. She stared in awe at him, at the piano, then back to Merc again. He was much more talented than he gave himself credit for! Rising to her paws, the Carpathian princess scooted closer to the piano, watching as Mercury's paws glided over the keys like it was second nature. Her own paw came up to rest on the black lacquered side of the instrument, drinking in this profound moment of awakening within herself. Come hell or high water, Ember would learn to master the piano. Of this, she was resolute.

"Ember Carpathius" | "Carpathian"