The moment he sat down, Nyx placed her fingers over the piano keys, ready to play another melody.
And play another melody she did.
It was a low-tempo song that represented grief. At first, he didn't feel very comfortable as the memories of his sister and Zafira that he had buried in the back of his mind resurfaced.
But before he could dwell on those feelings, Nyx increased the pace of the melody, turning it cheerful.
Now, the sad memories of his sister and Zafira were replaced with happier ones.
A faint smile appeared on his face as he listened along until, eventually, she finished playing.
"I believe music is akin to a window directly to the soul," Nyx said. "Subjectively, eyes are the same, but through music, you can get to know the person on a much deeper level."
She turned toward him, then tilted her head. "What kind of person do you think I am from the music I played?"
Rael fell into thought for a moment, then gave her a pretty plain answer.
