{Video; UN: gambler}

[thescorpionking]

I have searched as best as I am able... {Which isn't a lot considering his current state.} I wish to order a pipa since mine was left behind. It will be some time before I am able to play again, but I don't expect it to be an easy project for a luthier.

{The title sounds funny on his tongue and his nose wrinkles faintly.}

For those who do not know, a pipa is a stringed instrument.

{And they are amazing.}

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Video ; UN: P'Magnum

[50000baht]

There are Luthiers here?

[Because... well. At least a violin would help him with being bored out of his mind, here.]


Haven't seen a pipa since the last time I visited temple with a friend.

[Because he also isn't going to rat out his people's names.]

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[thescorpionking]

Apparently. {Xie might discover a lovely violin, viola or cello if he can't get his hands on a pipa.}

They are likely considered outdated. I come from a time far in the past, it seems.

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[50000baht]

It is. I don't see them in everyday life and my brother scoffs at them.

If you cant find one, there are a few options that are similar.

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[thescorpionking]

Why scoff? I have been playing the pipa since I was a child.

I'm listening.

Video; UN: Songbird

[song_princess]

[Oh hey! She recognizes the man in the video! But for now, she will try to avoid putting up a video as a hahaha, she isn't looking her best.]

I am sure that one of the shops in the city has one. Or you can order one, my lord.

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[thescorpionking]

{Neither of them are looking their best - hopefully she has considerably less bruising and broken bones.}

I had hoped so. Do you have any you have worked with personally?

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[song_princess]

[Whatever marks that are on her are not too visible but they are those that can been seen. As well as looking like she hasn't eaten a good meal in a while.]

I am sorry my lord, I fear that I have not sought out such things before.

[Still hasn't dawned on her that this was video and not voice.]

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[thescorpionking]

{That last bit needs to be rectified and he is feeling rather hungry himself. Healing takes a lot of energy!}

Would you feel like visiting me, my lady? Just for tea. {And a meal.}

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[hideawayparadise]

You haven't been able to find one yet?

[Awwww...that's too bad.]

Do you wanna describe it to me? I could sketch it and have you confirm the look of it before going to have a look. Since I'm more mobile right now.

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[thescorpionking]

I'm not sure they are made anymore.

{At least not by normal instrument makers. He might have some luck near temples.}

A sketch would be helpful. Have you been alright?

[hideawayparadise]

I'm doing well. Thinking about you lots. I was going to pop by soon so maybe I could bring my sketch book with me. That way you can correct what I'm sketching while I do it.

[thescorpionking]

I think about you too. {There is a pain that can't be touched by medication. Xie has discovered his friend is the remedy for that.} Thankfully pipas are relatively simple. The lines just have to be...perfect.

Video | un: lordofluofeng

[lordofrebirth]

[He's drawn in by the talk of a pipa due to an instrument he hides in his rooms. But he lingers as he watches for another reason because he can see some obvious injuries and the wheelchair. Hm...]

Tell me the extent of your injuries.

[Solid first meeting here.]

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[thescorpionking]

{He has nothing to hide and he chooses not to live in fear even though he is more fragile than ever. But his body is healing...sluggishly.}

I have two broken legs and a broken arm.

[lordofrebirth]

[So he is not mobile nor able to play a pipa now.]

You won't be able to play now.

[Obvious information aside...]

I can fix this.

[thescorpionking]

I know. I thought seeing the instrument would remind me that I have something tangible to do for the future.

{He can practice finger positions if nothing else.

However what follows that first statement makes him choke.}

You... You can?

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[yeoldmonster]

Xie, there's a pipa upstairs. I'll bring it down to you when I get home.

[He also has the other Scorpion's ring, but he isn't going to mention that.]

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[thescorpionking]

{He stares in wonder at the face... Why does this man - the Sword Immortal - give him attention? And he has his pipa?}

Where? I'll come.

[yeoldmonster]

[Baiyi is going to pointedly ignore the look on the young man's face. He hates it when someone notices he's being nice.]

Don't. Not with your injuries.

[The last thing they need is the little scorpion to try climbing the stairs and falling while he's out of the house.]

Why do you want it yet? You can't play it with your arm the way it is.

text | un: guzhu (because he doesn't want to be *seen* being helpful)

[soakedinvinegar]

Try the old monster. I think he may have one.

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[thescorpionking]

So he has revealed! All thanks to Zhou Zishu.

[soakedinvinegar]

Good. It will give you something to do while you recover.

voice; un: nakidori

[windsongs]

Hmm, I can't say I've heard of that before, but now you've got me super curious! I'm a string player myself, so I'd love to get to see one myself. I take it you're a musician then?

[ She's always looking for more music friends. ]

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[thescorpionking]

What instrument do you play? {He is happy to meet other musicians always.} My pipa was given to me when I was young. I'm mostly self-taught.

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[windsongs]

If we're just talking stringed instruments, then cello and guitar. But I like learning whatever's around me; I've always been a natural with that. I've been playing cello since I was young, but the guitar is what I reach for more nowadays. But singing is what I do best.

[ Thank you, genetics. It's one of the few things she got from her father that she appreciates and enjoys. ]

You must be really good if you've been playing for that long. You might be able to transfer some of that into a new instrument, if you aren't able to get someone to make a pipa for you.