Chapter 37: Underground Action

'Dream of Glazed Glass' Andusia's glass room.

In the lush vine and flower room, a soft sound of violin strings being played arose, but after a few beats, the music stopped and then started again.

Hexia had her eyes closed, one hand lightly touching the neck of the violin, the other holding the bow, drawing it slowly as she sought the right pitch.

Not far from her, Andusia tended to the flower tea, pouring hot water into a cup slowly, then sitting beside quietly listening.

The girl's learning was not fast, her technique rather clumsy, often interrupted, and it took quite a while to find the correct placement before beginning again.

However, it was heartening that she appeared to have not a trace of impatience or emotion, like a serene orchid, earnestly and carefully familiarizing herself with the instrument in her hands.

So continued the session until the respite at noon ended, and the young girl slowly opened her light blue eyes, gently placing down the violin and bow.