7th trap ♪

[lucky_breath]

[If your journal is open (or you happen to be passing by the orchard), you'll be treated to the delightful sounds of a flute. The music is odd, though. Almost like it's trying to be cheerful, but failing. She's trying to cheer up! Really. But she misses Kevas. And she's sure he doesn't want her anymore for real this time. And she's not even really

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[faun_tumnus]

[Tumnus has been terribly lax in his attention to those he promised to keep an eye on; one of which is the young faun, Aht.

There is only one that he's heard that can play the way she is playing and there is no missing how melancholy the song is.]

Aht, child, would you care for some company?

[lucky_breath]

[Uncle Mr. Tumnus! She almost pockets her flute and flings herself at him. But doesn't.]

Hi, Mr. Tumnus! You'll stay with me?

[faun_tumnus]

[Tumnus smiles as he clips up to the child, his entire demeanor warm and inviting. She doesn't need to throw herself into his arms, as he walks up and hugs her gently to himself.]

I can think of no better way to spend my day, Aht.

[And his tone is nothing but honest and genuine.]

Would you like me to play with you?

[lucky_breath]

Yes!

[She looks up at him, grin wide and bright. Just look at how happy you're making her. You're her other favorite uncle, Mr. Tumnus!]

What will we play?

[faun_tumnus]

[He does see how happy he's making you, Aht, and it warms his heart to see the sadness slip from your face. He hates to see the little ones sad or hurt, so smiling and laughing is very much better!

He purses his lips, smoothing a hand over his beard as he seems in deep thought for a moment.]

Something light and happy, I think, yes?

[With a grin he lifts his pipes to his lips and begins to play, the tune light and airy. There are plenty of opportunities for Aht to join in, the melody wide open.]

[lucky_breath]

Yes!

[She watches him, flute raised and ready to begin when he gives her an opening. She joins and after a few notes, begins to sway with the rhythm of the music. And as the music swells, she skips around Tumnus, eyes closed as she plays happily.]

[faun_tumnus]

[Tumnus smiles as his fingers move expertly across his pan pipes. When Aht begins dancing to the melody, skipping around him, Tumnus pauses in his playing long enough to watch her.

She is a delightful child and he's happy to have given her a moment of happiness when she seemed so sad before.

He begins moving with his own playing as it begins again, his hooves clipping in tune. He's laughing while playing, his smile bright and warm.]

Lovely, Aht!

[lucky_breath]

[Aht breaks long enough to laugh. She had forgotten how much fun it is to play with someone else. She'll forget she's homesick. At least for a little while.]

I like this song, Mr. Tumnus!

[faun_tumnus]

[That Aht appears in a better frame of mind then when he arrived is truly enough thanks for the faun. Tumnus smiles brightly as she plays with him, nodding as she speaks.]

It is far more enjoyable with the addition of your fluting skills, dear Aht.