Mm... I accept your apology. But you gotta remember that people are different, and we've all got different sensibilities.
[ a small smile. ]
I think we can still teach this old dog some new tricks. I believe in you, Avenger.
ritsuka!!
(Ah, she was much better suited for Amadeus than him. His mouth grows taut.)
My apologies, Maestra.
You are right, you are not doing anything wrong. It is unbecoming of an old man like myself.
(His memories now are so hazy especially the farther back he tries to reach.
+
Antonio Salieri
[ she frowns. it's written all over his face. ]
Yes it is! I'm sorry you have such a slovenly girl for a master, but I'm not gonna change who I am!
[ as she yells, her voice peaks and cracks, ]
I'm not doing anything wrong...
ritsuka!!
(Of course! Is what he wants to say. He grits his teeth.)
That is not what I said.
Antonio Salieri
Nuh-uh! I can be whoever I wanna be!
Why? Are you embarrassed to be seen with me?
ritsuka!!
A young signora such as yourself should exhibit better behavior.
Antonio Salieri
I'm not a kid anymore! I can do whatever I want!
ritsuka!!
You must have a well rounded education!
Antonio Salieri
Math's boring! I like music lessons better....
ritsuka!!
(Surprised that actually worked.)
A-and you will take mathematics lessons from that Englishman!
Antonio Salieri
Okaaaaay!
ritsuka!!
I am going to resume your music lessons if you are so interested in pursuing knowledge
Antonio Salieri
It's an educational question! I'm learning things! It's in the pursuit of knowledge!
ritsuka!!
You are talking about p... pe... you are talking about geni...talia in public.
Antonio Salieri
😢😢😢 So cruel. So mean. I'm just a little guy.