clone - metronome

[– 2D]

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2D, by contrast, did not have very much experience with technology. As a loner, the serval hadn't exactly had a lot of interaction with humans – not that he could've anyways – or anyone who knew the ins and outs of human technology. He had eventually learned enough to work a small projector and a keyboard, but that was really the full extent of his technological know how. He had pretty much learned what was necessary to indulge in two of his favorite hobbies, and then he had decided that anything beyond that was unnecessary. Occasionally he had considered asking Murdoc what he knew about technology, considering the canine could not only play a bass with his claws, but also create some really impressive tech. However, the singer never went through with it because he knew he probably wouldn't have been able to understand. He didn't want to waste both of their times by making Murdoc repeatedly explain a concept that 2D simply couldn't wrap his wounded mind around. So instead, he just let the canine do what he wanted, occasionally poking his head in to watch – usually tucking himself between Murdoc's paws to observe him working. It was an odd dynamic, but it worked for the two of them, with 2D usually perfectly content just to be the observer, and not the genius of the two of them.

However, if there was one thing that 2D did understand, it was music. When he and Murdoc had first met, they had quickly bonded over their shared love for music, and the serval had been more than happy to show off his singing skills, as well as his playing around with a battery powered keyboard. It had taken a lot of practice and time on his own, but 2D had eventually learned how to sing with the rhythm of a song, and do it well. Unfortunately, singing wasn't a skill often needed around the large groups like Elysoum. Sure, he could entertain if they had another event like the festival, but outside of that? Singing wasn't going to stop any wars. However, he took pride in his craft, and a metronome was certainly not a piece of technology that was foreign to him. After all, how was he to learn how to sing along with a good beat without practice? That was where many a metronome had come in, showing him when to tap his paws song with different speeds. He hadn't seen one in quite a while, however, far too distracted by his travels to keep one on him at all times.

When 2D happened upon Clony along with the very familiar piece of basic machinery, he felt his heart leap and a wave of nostalgia pass over him. It was sort of heartwarming, seeing it bounce from side to side along with the beat of the little device. Before long, his own paw was tapping along as well, reminding him of why he had enjoyed learning along with his own little metronome. Coming up beside Clony, 2D was soon humming g a little tune, mumbling out soft words that could only be heard by his own ears – a lullaby along with the gentle tick of the metronome in front of them. Once he seemed satisfied, he turned to look at Clony, happily purring to the batlike creature, "'Ey Clony! Where'd y'get a metronome? S'been a while since I've seen one. I used t'use 'em all f'time in order t'elp me wif singin'." There was a stark contrast between 2D's gentle tones when he was singing his low lullaby, and his current cockney speaking voice, which was high and cracking.

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