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[ If Robyn has thoughts about their recent trip to a bizarre other universe, those thoughts aren't made clear. ... What is clear, though, is that something is bothering her, though she won't disclose that information, either... save for a few people. ]

Good morning. [ Just another day in Wonderland, though there is decidedly something missing. ] ... I realize that just a few weeks from today will mark my having been here for two years. It's a little premature, and I don't think it warrants... much acknowledgment, or - Maker, celebration - [ Her relationship with Wonderland is "It's Complicated," okay? ] But it did make me think of what I had wanted to accomplish here. Or, rather, how I wanted to spend my time.

[ There's a little sigh and the Warden tucks a loose braid behind her ear. ]

I took up some practice with a longbow and sword, but I think my tutors have gone. [ She's out of practice, anyway. ] It makes me think, though, that there are other things that I could learn with the time that I have. I wanted to take up an instrument, if anyone is willing to share what they know with a new student.

[ Robyn offers a fleeting smile and tries very hard to sustain it. ]

I can offer a bit of my own knowledge in return. ... Oh, and, I wanted to get back into the habit of riding, so if there are any others who might like to take the horses out every once in a while, please do get in touch.

[ With that (and with something like a discontented expression), she ends the call. Soon after, Robyn sends out a few private messages: ]

[ private to anders, cullen, hawke, and nathaniel: ]

Leliana has gone, I think. If any of you see her, then I hope you'll correct me.

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I can teach you the violin, if you'd like.

[Minato's skills at it were okay, not too terrible, in his opinion. And she had commented before that she liked the last song he had played over the network. Maybe she would like to give it a try for herself, too?]

I can play the piano. I've never taught anyone how, but I'd be willing to try helping you learn.

[ She doesn't even remember learning because that part of her memory is gone, but she still knows how. ]

I'm not sure how I'd do at teaching you to play anything, but I can teach you to read music, if you want.

[He plays the trumpet, and he'd be happy to teach her how to, but he doesn't want to put a limit on things.]

I'd like that. I remember how well you played.

[ There's a pause, and then she adds, sheepishly: ] Don't let me put you to any trouble, though.

Only if you don't mind. [ She doesn't know much of anything about the piano, though; that isn't an instrument that they have in Thedas. ] I would appreciate it.

That's a part of it, isn't it? I wouldn't be much of an attempted musician without it.

[ She offers him a smile in return for the gesture. ]

Would that be all right?

I don't mind at all. Did you have a time in mind for when you wanted to meet in the music room?

[ If they can even find it. She's heard it changes. ]

Absolutely. It's not difficult, so I think it won't take you long to pick it up. We can start whenever you like.

[Minato shook his head.]

It's my pleasure. We can start whenever you like.

Not really. Whenever would be convenient for you.

[ Since it's the other woman doing the offering. ]

Just give word when you have some time and we can meet. [ beat ] The music room might be the most appropriate place, don't you think?

Are you sure? [ She seems to debate something, and then: ] Well... as soon as you can would be-... That is, when you're available.

[ It isn't even that she's overeager, but she does want a distraction to help her work through Leliana's disappearance. ]

For you, any time.

[Minato had no problem with helping her whenever she needed it, and he hadn't expected anything in return from her.]

The music room should have violins, or I can get one from the closets for you?

What if we meet just to get to know each other first? We could go to the coffee shop, or the diner today, then decide on learning the piano later.

I.. haven't seen her, Robyn.

[He doesn't generally see her, but he's been keeping an extra eye out for the past hour or so and hasn't seen any sign of her.]

Are her things missing?

I think so. There's a lot of music in there and we can use the piano to learn the notes.

Yes.

[ That had been the first place she'd looked. ]

The room is empty again.

[ They both know what that means. ]

[ That coaxes out a faint, but warm smile. The reassurance that not all of her friends have left is... appreciated, to say the least. ]

The music room should be just fine. You shouldn't have to go to any trouble when you're already doing a favor for me.

All right, that sounds like a good idea. [ Whether it'll be the coffee shop or diner is up to Jane. ] Are you free later today? Or is that too soon?

Brilliant. [ Good. This is... good. Something to fill her time and to occupy her mind. ] Just say the word.

Any time is good. We can even start now, if you want.

It's no trouble. I can meet you there too when you're ready.

[He could get a violin for her without any trouble. The closets couldn't really go wrong with musical instruments since violin was really specific.]

Ah.

[Then, there's no need to ask anything further.]

... I'm sorry.

I'm definitely free around two. We can meet at the coffee shop around then?

[ She has a tattoo session that should wrap up around then which would give her time to go back to the apartment first and see Kurt before going back out. ]

Are you sure? [ The Warden perks up, clearly happy with that idea. ] If you really aren't busy, then... that would be perfect, thank you.

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