Groovy Tunes, Sunday

[furnaceface]

Jono came in to work today and kind of... just paused in the door.

Squinted a little.

Attempted, after a few minutes, to negotiate with the stereo.

But no, no matter what he did, the bloody thing continued to play Wiggles music. One song in particular, in fact. And while he was certain that Fruit Salad was, in fact, probably Yummy Yummy, there was only so much of the same beat, over and over, saying those same words ad nauseam that he could handle.

Especially since, even after the stereo finally gave it up and stopped playing it around noon, Jono still had it stuck in his bloody head.

Why.

[OOC: ... Going on two weeks of having it lodged in my brain, save me.]

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[that_oldsaying]

Well, perhaps Alluka would be a good distraction, as she showed up for another lesson!

"Papa!"

And incoming hug, Jono.

[furnaceface]

//Sunshine!// Jono was completely there for that hug, pulling himself to his feet and holding his arms open, yes. //How've you been, luv?//

[that_oldsaying]

"I've been great, Papa!"

She flung her arms around him, squeezing tightly.

"How have you been?"

[furnaceface]

//I've been well,// Jono replied, squeezing her right back. Because Alluka gave the best hugs and he had been picking up those hugging habits from the master, really. //My head's been clearing up, it's good to have some time off from teaching for a bit, though they'll probably call be in back in New York at some point...//

He shrugged.

//I can't complain.//

[that_oldsaying]

"You can if you want to," she said, giggling a little. It was good to hear that he was feeling better. "I won't tell anyone, Papa."

[furnaceface]

//And that's one of the many, many reasons I adore you,// Jono supplied, giving her one more good squeeze before letting go, a fond look in his eye as he looked down at her. //Here for more violin lessons?//

[that_oldsaying]

Alluka adored him right back, so all was well in her world, as she beamed.

"And to see you," she said happily. "But also for another lesson, if you don't mind."

[furnaceface]

//Company and a music lesson,// Jono chuckled, nodding. //I think that can be arranged. Have you worked with it any since the last time?//

[that_oldsaying]

"Yes," she said, nodding. "Though my toys wish I wouldn't."

Look, bad violin playing was... really bad.

[furnaceface]

//That'll change,// Jono promised her, trying not to look too amused. //With time and work. Is there anything you've been having troubles with?//

[that_oldsaying]

"I'm still having trouble figuring out how to get a specific note," Alluka admitted. "I know that the angle of how I hold my bow is part of it, and which string it goes across also matters, but when it comes to doing it, rather than thinking about it, I get all confused."

[furnaceface]

//Oh?// Jono tilted his head a little. //Well, would you like to go over them all again so we can find the ones you need work with the most, luv?//

[that_oldsaying]

"If you wouldn't mind, that'd be great," she said, smiling. "I'm getting better at reading the notes, though!"

Sure, she only had beginners sheet music, but she was a beginner, so that was great, wasn't it?

[furnaceface]

It was great! He wouldn't have started her out with anything but. That was how this went, aftera ll.

//Excellent,// Jono said, nodding warmly. //Here, let's get you set up and you can demonstrate what you've got. Would you like a seat, luv?//

[that_oldsaying]

Alluka considered that.

"I don't think so," she ventured. "I've been doing my practicing while standing, so it makes sense to keep standing, right?"

[furnaceface]

//If that's what you're most comfortable doing, then by all means,// Jono replied. //C'mon, then. Let's hear what you've got, and we can work with it from there.//

[that_oldsaying]

She grinned up at him, setting her violin case gently on the counter, and opening it.

"I know how to tune it," she said proudly.

Hey, that was a pretty big deal, given that she'd had it for all of two weeks.

[furnaceface]

//Oh? By ear, or did you get yourself a tuner, luv?//

He was curious, okay?

[that_oldsaying]

"I got a tuner," she said, then shook her head. "But, honestly, Papa, it's easier to do it by ear."

[furnaceface]

//And do you check it against the tuner? After you do it by ear, I mean?//

He had no idea what her ear for music was like, but he had to admit he'd be impressed if it was that good already.

[that_oldsaying]

"Yes, Papa," she said, nodding. "Just in case, since it knows better than I do, really."

[furnaceface]

//Excellent,// Jono replied, pleased. //And have you been getting it close, then?//

[that_oldsaying]

"I get closer every time I try," she said, perhaps a bit optimistically, but not lying. "I'm not perfect yet, though."

[furnaceface]

//Still, improvement, that's good,// Jono replied, settling back to lean against the nearby wall, arms crossing over his chest. //How is it now? Did you tune it before you left?//

[that_oldsaying]

She bobbed her head in agreement.

"I thought it would be easier to do it there," she explained.

[furnaceface]

//Perfect,// Jono said, pleased, //then let's hear you play, luv.//