clone - metronome

[– 2D]

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2D was so distracted by his musical reverie that he almost didn't notice when Clony actually turned to face him. His dark eyes were focused down on the piece of machinery below the bat creature, although they were eventually pulled back to Clony when it started to speak. When Clony explained that it had just found the device, 2D found himself laughing a little bit, muttering as he reached out to poke at it, "Y'really just found a metronome 'round 'ere? I guess fere must've been some creative music types 'ere fat left it be'ind." Their loss was Elysium's gain, he supposed, even if it didn't seem as though Clony really knew what it was supposed to do with such a contraption. Hearing Clony repeat his word, down to his rather thick accent, caused him to chuckle a bit, a smile curling at his muzzle. In the past he might've been embarrassed by the cockneyed way he spoke, but it seemed as though most of Elysium didn't mind. Feeling invigorated by music once again, the serval wrapped his tail around his paws before he explained, "And yeah, it's f'singin'! Well, singin' and other stuff too, of course. Y'can play instruments along wif f'beat it gives. Fat's what the tickin' noise you can 'ear is." As if to demonstrate, he tapped his paw gently along with the clicking beat, bobbing his head and humming as well. His whole body seemed in motion and at peace, even if he was still gangly and awkward looking. Music really did change him almost entirely.

Lark was the next to approach them, and although the feline was unfamiliar to 2D, he couldn't help the frown that came to his face. What are you? It seemed as though the question was just born out of curiosity, but it still felt rude to the decurion. Especially considering he had, in the past, dealt with the question being thrown his way because of his black eyes and blue fur. He opened his mouth to say something, but Clony was faster than him, and soon it was explaining, in the oddly complex way that only it knew how. The explanation made no more sense to him then when Clony had introduced itself to him, but he figured it was best not to ask any follow up questions. He would just end up making his head hurt that way. Instead, he just waved a paw in greeting to Larkspurskip, saying in his usual high and cracking voice, "Uh... 'ey fere! M'name's 2D... m'not really as excitin' as Clony, but I figured I should introduce m'self." That was what he was supposed to do now, right? Decurions were supposed to be welcoming and helpful, and even if Larkspur had been along for longer than he had, he could still do that. Thankfully, it became easier for 2D to relax when Clony began to chime along with the gentle tick of the metronome. Although Clony's clicking noise hurt his ears a little, it matched along with the beat, and soon enough 2D was once again swaying casually.

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