(ALSHKSHS that was great omgg, there wasn’t much aside from the otamatones, she’s more just saying he can continue to show her around lol.)
She just really wanted to see the otamatone lmaooo
"I must admit, I'm not really a musician in any capacity, but I've always admired those who have that talent." The knight says with a smile, tilting her head to the modest collection of instruments in the room. Maybe it's not a lot of instruments to a collector, or a musician who's always looking for more, but to Illanya? His collection was impressive to her. It's evident in the awe she seems to show as she looks from instrument to instrument.
Most of these were somewhat familiar, though the mandolin- or perhaps it was more akin to a lute, those instruments were oddly colored, oddly shaped, or larger than she was used to seeing. She gently fiddles with the keys of his keyboard piano, minutely disappointed when no sound came out, aside from the sound of the keys being pressed. "This is like one of those pipe organs? Smaller for sure, but it doesn't play unless it's turned on, right?" The knight would glance up at the many buttons on the keyboard, staring and wondering for a moment which one was the correct one. Though the temptation was there to mess around with the switches and buttons she can see, it would probably be rude.
Besides, she can always ask Zen to show her how it works. For a moment, she wonders if she can ask to be taught, a more silly but nonetheless entertaining thought. The bards and musicians had always made it seem like fun, after all. The knight's attention follows Zen for a moment, before catching sight of the funny little instruments, all four of them. A smile crosses her face and for a moment, her desire to ask to be taught is overshadowed by round, music note-shaped instruments that squeak and squawk.
"Oh my gods, are these them?!" A shuffle and Illanya made her way over to the four little instruments, a delighted look on her face. "It's funny, I would have never assumed something that looked like a little creature right out of the Feywilds, to actually be an instrument." A gloved hand would reach out and give one of the otamatones a gentle squeeze. Its little mouth opens and a whimsical little noise escapes it and Illanya's smile widens before she starts to laugh.
"These are great. I'll have to see if I can get my hands on one sometime. I'm sure I know a few people who might get a kick out of this. Maybe you can help me out with that?" She pauses pulling her hand back, a thoughtful look on her face.
"Well hey, I know you mentioned you're always looking to add to your collection. Perhaps there is something from where I'm from I can get for you? In exchange for an otamatone and ummm maybe some lessons, I can see about getting you an instrument you're looking for!" The knight says cheerfully stepping back to look at Zen excitedly.
"Of course, it doesn't need to be right now, I'd still like to see what you wanted to show me, after all!"
(Ahaha 👀)
The knight makes a bit of a face at Isolde’s insistence. Once again, an insistence to rest from the composer. Her concern was appreciated but she still had a job to do. Propriety to keep up with. Even so, she would tap her chest politely and bow, following the others directions, as she promised her uncle she would.
A bewildered frown crosses the knight’s face as she ushered to a chair, though it was probably best Isolde had sat her down, otherwise she might have tried to stand behind the composer dutifully. Once seated, though she’d try to get back up to work, the entity’s hard gaze and the water kept her in the seat. The knight is tentative as she drinks, still stiffly at attention for a solid little while before she starts to ease, throwing a furtive smile at the waiter as he passes.
“Once again, Lady Blacach. You are too kind to a simple knight like me. Though your thoughtfulness is appreciated nonetheless.” She eventually says, easing in her chair with a sigh. “I do try my best to take care, I promise, these summer months are not as kind to the knights and armor. I will attempt to be more vigilant with it in the future.” While the words can just as easily be empty words to ease the composer’s worries, she was right. Would be most troublesome to keel over while working.
The knight nods at Isolde, humming at her to continue with her question. It’s as Illanya takes a drink that the blasted man’s name comes up and there is a short choking snort as the knight inhales the water in her cup and begins to cough.
Her expression is one of surprise and embarrassment, the flush in her cheeks saying as much. It takes a moment for the knight to compose herself,
“Ah, um, excuse me, inhaled a bug.” She says lamely, still clearing her throat as she thinks through her options from here. Well, partial honestly could work.
“I am familiar. I have been assigned to deliver Mr. Passacaille messages from time to time, and have assisted him a few times while he was here.” She explains in a calm and clipped manner, setting the glass down and folding her gloved hands in front of her.
“I couldn’t say much about the man, aside from perhaps he enjoys a little too much teasing those around him, I suppose.” Her voice does get some inflection back, irritation to match the embarrassment twinging through. She shakes her head and smiles nervously.
“Ah, my apologies, I should not be a gossip, especially about Arlin’s guests, forget I said anything.”
(LWHEODH I think that the feeling for both Isolde and Illanya on that front is mutual 🤝)