Fic: Chopin
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meridian_roseTitle: Chopin
Fandom: Original work – part of the c: aura verse
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 196
Prompt: For the 30 days of fiction meme, prompt #10 Write a scene focused around a musical instrument
Summary: "He does so love the piano. Love like that will always bring some measure of depth, regardless of natural talent or honed skill"
Warnings: None
Nikolai was playing the piano. This was an accurate description but one that was utterly lacking. Carter watched as Nikolai's fingers stroked and hammered at the keys, feet at the pedals, eyes not on the sheet music in front of him but gazing at something only he could see.
Nikolai wasn't just playing, he was performing - no, he was living the music. Every fibre of his being was involved in the act of bringing the music to life. It was passionate and furious and both skilful in execution and also raw with emotion.
Aura touched Carter's elbow.
"He won't even notice you're here," she said softly. "Not for a while." She gestured and they moved to the kitchen.
"He plays well."
Aura smiled wryly. "He's had plenty of practice." One of the many benefits of being a vampire, Carter thought. "And he does so love the piano. Love like that will always bring some measure of depth, regardless of natural talent or honed skill. Coffee?"
Carter nodded, watched her prepare the drink. "I think I recognise the tune."
"Revolutionary Etude. Chopin. He only plays it when he's angry." Aura sighed. "Today, he is very angry."
One video example of Chopin Revolutionary Etude op 10 no 12.
I think this needs work, but it was a scene I'd had in my head for a while, so this was a good excuse to get the essence of it written out.
Fandom: Original work – part of the c: aura verse
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 196
Prompt: For the 30 days of fiction meme, prompt #10 Write a scene focused around a musical instrument
Summary: "He does so love the piano. Love like that will always bring some measure of depth, regardless of natural talent or honed skill"
Warnings: None
Nikolai was playing the piano. This was an accurate description but one that was utterly lacking. Carter watched as Nikolai's fingers stroked and hammered at the keys, feet at the pedals, eyes not on the sheet music in front of him but gazing at something only he could see.
Nikolai wasn't just playing, he was performing - no, he was living the music. Every fibre of his being was involved in the act of bringing the music to life. It was passionate and furious and both skilful in execution and also raw with emotion.
Aura touched Carter's elbow.
"He won't even notice you're here," she said softly. "Not for a while." She gestured and they moved to the kitchen.
"He plays well."
Aura smiled wryly. "He's had plenty of practice." One of the many benefits of being a vampire, Carter thought. "And he does so love the piano. Love like that will always bring some measure of depth, regardless of natural talent or honed skill. Coffee?"
Carter nodded, watched her prepare the drink. "I think I recognise the tune."
"Revolutionary Etude. Chopin. He only plays it when he's angry." Aura sighed. "Today, he is very angry."
One video example of Chopin Revolutionary Etude op 10 no 12.
I think this needs work, but it was a scene I'd had in my head for a while, so this was a good excuse to get the essence of it written out.
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Date: 2011-07-25 01:13 am (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2011-07-27 08:55 am (UTC)I love vampires and I love reasonable vampires. Not the ones who always try to bring on the Apocalypse (cause - honestly - it's just plain crazy. And stupid.) but the ones who live and adapt and enjoy living.
And of course all the mortality/immortality issues appeal to me. Vampires do not grow old and when I was younger I thought it was kinda cool. Now I think it's not so great after all. When you don't grow old you do not grow, you don't change, don't evolve. You're exactly the same as you were hundreds and hundreds years ago and that can get quite boring. And while being a vampire has lots of benefits people - undead or not - tend to want what they cannot have.
And I really like Aura as a character. She can be calm and pleasant but also sarcastic and witty. For some reason all her lines make me grin widely. And when imagine her move - she's flowing, lithe and graceful, and - Oooh! - how I like that! :D
*flails*
I've read all three (is there just three?) installments and I really like the flow of the story. All the ficlets have different moods but somehow they are alike, they feel like parts of one puzzle and they fit together perfectly! :D
"Revolutionary Etude. Chopin. He only plays it when he's angry." Aura sighed. "Today, he is very angry."
Aww, that is so awesome! :D I loved that twist! Never saw it coming. :D And why is he angry I wonder?)))
There's so much story there! Awww))) Love it! :D
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Date: 2011-07-24 04:22 pm (UTC)I wonder what Nikolai is angry about, though...
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Date: 2011-07-25 12:15 am (UTC)And, of course, it left me with all kinds of questions - who is Nickolai? What is his connection to Aura and Carter? What is he angry about, and what is the significance of the Chopin piece?
I hope to see more of this universe.
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Date: 2012-01-11 12:31 pm (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2014-08-02 07:49 am (UTC)But if vampires can learn and assimilate new information, then being undead isn't as much of a burden. Possibly off topic ramble over.
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