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[faithful-slayer.livejournal.com]

Faith!

Pianopost, because it's been a while!

Sabre Dance, because a song with a sword in the title would, of course, suit her.

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[notsoharmless.livejournal.com]

Random Dent.

Sitting on top of the table.

Playing a flute harmony, without music, straight off improvisation.

She didn't ask.

[faithful-slayer.livejournal.com]

Faith doesn't mind.

She never minds.

She's amused, in fact, and quite impressed.

She raises an eyebrow at her niece, in a mock-challenging manner.

That expression might best be interpreted as 'Wanna play?'

[notsoharmless.livejournal.com]

Random winks.

And plays faster.

[faithful-slayer.livejournal.com]

It's not a competition, exactly.

But Faith is fond of improv, and Slayer Speed, if nothing else, ensures that things will be...interesting.

It's not 'Sabre Dance' anymore, but it's quite lovely, whatever it is.

[notsoharmless.livejournal.com]

It's gradually turning staccato, too.

Someone should record this.

Maybe Random is, somewhere.

[faithful-slayer.livejournal.com]

Faith's not, unfortunately.

"So, how have you been?" she inquires, cheerfully, as she plays.

Multitasking is your friend.

[notsoharmless.livejournal.com]

And being able to talk while playing the flute is REALLY a talent.

Mother has me doing a very interesting job, she relates.

[faithful-slayer.livejournal.com]

"Oh, really?" Faith raises her eyebrows. "Should I be looking for Michael to suddenly have pink hair in the future, or is it a more serious kind of interesting?"

[notsoharmless.livejournal.com]

Sleuthing-interesting, she clarifies, changing the tempo again. Compelling.

[shelley_winters]

And at the bar very nearby, Shelley makes her way to sit down, smiling a little but taking care not to disturb Faith's playing.

[faithful-slayer.livejournal.com]

When Faith sees her, her playing is disturbed anyway, by virtue of the fact that she stops doing it to tacklehug the redhead.

[shelley_winters]

"Waugh."

Slayerhugs. Excellent kind, but a little like being swept off your feet in a rush.

"...Hiya Faith!"

[faithful-slayer.livejournal.com]

"Hi, Shelley! Haven't seen you around, been back home lawyering?"

At least Faith remembers to watch her strength.

[shelley_winters]

"Uh-huh," she lies guiltily, hugging back tightly.

"Got a door that opens and everything. But a break's lovely sometimes, so here I am!"

[faithful-slayer.livejournal.com]

"Only you would willingly go back to the paperwork, Shel."

Faith shakes her head, looking amused.

"Are you going to be around long enough to tackle Michael's, or is he safe for a while?"

[shelley_winters]

"I'm going to run by Antar and take a look through his inbox," she admits. "Just in case, you know?"

[faithful-slayer.livejournal.com]

"I don't think it's very bad right now."

Whether this is true or just Faith being loyal to her brother, we have no way of knowing.

[thelastearthman.livejournal.com]

Arthur's piano teacher gave up on him in frustration after three lessons. As such, anyone who can play the piano even moderately well impresses him.

Faith plays rather more than moderately well.

[faithful-slayer.livejournal.com]

Faith has Slayer speed on her side, and when she was young...well, when she had lessons, she wasn't being smacked around.

It's a motivating factor.

[thelastearthman.livejournal.com]

He catches her eye and waves a bit, not wanting to distract her too much. He's enjoying the performance.

[faithful-slayer.livejournal.com]

Faith waves back with one hand, still playing with the other, not missing a note.

She's not easily distracted. He can talk if he wants.

[thelastearthman.livejournal.com]

Right. Faith has fearsome Slayer multitasking skills.

"What are you playing?"

[faithful-slayer.livejournal.com]

"'Sabre Dance.' Khachaturian. Hi, Arthur."

[thelastearthman.livejournal.com]

"Hi, Faith."

A waitrat finally arrives with his tea.

"How're things back on Antar?"

[faithful-slayer.livejournal.com]

"Things are good. How're you?"