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[Simon is wandering through the house looking for papa, since he is a bored little child and requires entertainment. Since it's the logical place to look, he pokes into Cloud's room, calling out. A few moments later there's a loud popping sound, like something exploding, and a childish scream, immediately followed by pounding feet and finally, the slam of a door and soft, hiccoughing sobs.

Totally hiding in Cloud's closet now. Stupid Yuffie and her stupid explosives >:| ]

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Hmm. [Cloud scratched his hair again.]

Well...there's specific ones you press to make certain sounds...I only know a few chords, because I never really took any lessons, I just fooled around mostly. Your mama can probably explain it better than I can, Simon.

[Simon thought for a moment, letting his fingers wander, pressing each key one after another.]

Do... you think she could teach me...?

[...Cloud smiled, reaching down to hug Simon, his chin atop the boy's head.]

I think she'd love to.

[Simon blushed, smiling brightly at the feel of Cloud resting on him, continuing to tap experimentally on the keys. The music chimed gently, making his smile grow. It sounded so pretty...]

I wanna learn... it's kind of fun!

You'll probably be good at it. [Cloud shifted his head and moved Simon's hand, placing his fingers on the keys for a G chord and gently pressing down so that he'd catch the hint and play it.] Although your hands are a little small for some of the more complicated stuff, but you'll grow soon enough.

[Simon blinked as his hands were moved, pressing down experimentally. That sounded much better, so he did it again, visibly pleased.]

How come you think I'd be good?

Call it hunch. That...

[Cloud paused; the topic of conversation was liable to move into the uncomfortable, but he didn't want to treat Simon's blindness as something taboo to talk about. He wanted Simon to be comfortable as possible with it...and the only way to do that was to accept it fully, as a part of Simon, for as long as it would remain as such.]

That, and when a person loses their senses, the others tend to get sharper. Haven't you noticed that your hearing has gotten better?

[Simon's brows furrowed, playing a few more keys and listening closely. It was hard to tell after so long, but... maybe Cloud was right?]

I dunno... but if Papa says so, it's probably true!

You're good at what you set your mind to, anyhow. [Cloud gave Simon another little nudge with his nose before straightening up, his hands on the boy's shoulders as he tinkered on the piano.]

[Simon played the piano a bit more, trying to learn a few little songs of his own - no more than a few notes tossed together - until he tilts his head up, resting it against Cloud's chest.]

When do we get to take it home?

Well, it's kind of big, but once I get Momma's wall knocked down and ready to be rebuilt, I'll take it back to the house. Probably really soon, if nothing happens.

Okay! Did you tell Mama yet? Is she excited?

[Cloud laughs.] Yeah, I told her already. She's really eager to start playing, so I'm sure if you ask her, she'd be more than happy to show you how.

[Simon brightened instantly, grasping at one of Cloud's hands.]

Really?! I can play piano with Mama?!

[Cloud squeezed his hand with a soft smile.]

Well, you'll have to ask her yourself, but I can't see her saying no to you.

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