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Mel listened to the woman speak of her job. Now Mel had no way of seeing just how happy the violinist was, but if she could she would have loved it for she always enjoyed seeing the smiles on peoples face when she had her eyes, and even more knowing she was making someone happy was an ever greater feeling now.

The woman clasped her hands together happy that Solaris enjoyed her job. Mel knew it was important to like ones job, and to be a chef was a wonderful thing. She could also feel the woman reaching towards her, and the occasional chirps from Lelwani let her know she was caressing the bird.
Lelwani snuggled into the girls finger, oh so friendly and responsive to the affection of others.

When asked her name Mel looked through her cards hoping she had not forgotten the appropriate cards. When she found it she smiled and held up a card she had made that read Lelwani the name of the happy blue bird.
In order to make it clear Lelwani stood up and seemingly took a bowing stance and giving a little hop. A friendly pair they were, showmen indeed.

The otherworldy harpist gave a silent giggle and turned her head as if to look around. She put the card away for a moment and pulled out another card Going shopping? an odd question, but it was clear what Mel wished to know.

Lelwani chirped happily in response to Solaris' complement of her name which she liked, being named after the hittite goddess of the underworld might have been a strange thing for such a happy bird, but anyone who knew her like Lelwani and Mel did knew she was quite motherly.

Mel nodded as she listened to her explanation. It made sense, and it was basically what Mel was doing, though she hadn't been tired in Millennia, any time was a good time for shopping. She smiled and continued to thumb through her cards Need help? Mel was always open to helping, and would feel bad if she did not at least offer.

Lelwani stood up, flapping her wings against and she hopped over to the fallen angel and sitting on her shoulder. The bird chirped and sat there, hoping she did not mind.

Melpomene somewhat frowned as she spoke. Mel bowed a bit, while she would of course wanting to help Solaris, she wouldn't be much good in the conversation department considering her obvious lack of ability. She stood up tall and thought for a moment, placing her card back in the little bag she kept tied onto the inside of her dress.

Melpomene reached around to her back and pulled her harp from it. She began to play a simple Piece which created an atmosphere of calm once again. However with it came another figure, this time it was green, created in the shape of a faceless dryad. The sound being produced was more akin to a lyre, another odd ability, but even with the new sound, it was clear her fingers were moving across the string the way they needed to in order to make it work, the tones might have been different when compared to last time, but it didn't require any less work on her part.

The dryad bowed to Solaris before dancing a bit down the isle. Mel hoped that the music, and the imagery would make up for the silence she had to offer. Mel was a wonderful listener though, and as the dryad place a hand to her head as if to imply she was listening, she clearly meant Mel was listening to whatever Solaris had to say. She would respond as best she could....though music.

Lelwani was instantly able to see just how much Mel worried about being unable to carry on a conversation, though she suspected that perhaps it would not bother the lady they were with who seemed happy to speak to them. Still, Mel's music was such a delight, even in such a quiet place and it allowed her to more easily express herself. She just hope Solaris would be alright with it.
The bird remained on her shoulder, not minding the touch at all, a social creature just like Mel was. She gave another bow as if to imply she was here to help, which she was, not reason not to offer her feathers in aid to another.

Melpomene's smile to Solaris was enough to say that she rather enjoyed the complement she was given. While the imagery she conjured up could be worthwhile for communication, if it brought any sort of joy and wonder to the listener then she was proud, as an artist and of course as a woman of peace, though that was a small ideal carried over from the lost days of old.

She held out the list for Solaris, though there was a small look of embarrassment on her face. The list was handwritten, the writing was shaky and blended together as though the person who wrote it did not have much experience with writing, or was simply...without her sight. It was readable, but rather on par with a young child's hand writing.

The list wasn't much it was mostly just 3 loaves of bread which Mel understood spoiled a lot, but since it was something even Lelwani ate on occasion she figured to get enough. The next item was Medicine because while Mel could cure any and all sickness with a simple touch, in the event that her house ever had more than Lelwani staying in it, she would have liked to have it available as many did not trust her. The next was Milk which was simple enough and it was right next to the meat though quite none specific as Mel wasn't sure what type of meat this store held. If there was chicken she would probably get that. The last item in the edible category was Wine which was something a bit more personal.
The next item was a Notebook? as Mel wished to start using one to communicate with others though she was unsure if that is what it was called.

Mel didn't have a heavy list really, just a few items, she hoped it would not be a bother, she would understand if Solaris preferred to go on her own.

Melpomene smiled at the violinist. It was hard for Melpomene to write thanks to the blindness, and took her ages to even get it at that level. It was nice that Solaris didn't simply insult her for it.

The shopping was easy with the help of Lelwani and Solaris and soon enough her cart was filled with the things she needed and they were at the counter. When Solaris asked who wanted to go first Mel stepped up to the counter with a small bow, figuring because it'd take her probably a little longer than Solaris to pay.
She pulled out her wallet and began to work to pay. Lelwani hopped onto the counter, helping her separate out the money, chirping when Mel was in danger of paying too much, or paying too little. She even had a separate little chirp for when it was just right. Once it was all done the bird hopped back onto Mel's shoulder and they withdrew with the things they had.

Mel played a small flourish on her harp in thanks to the cashier and waited for Solaris to complete her transaction.

Melpomene took the card with grace, and in gratitude played a small little flourish her as well, putting the card away. She would be sure to her up on the offer one day, though eating with no tongue was difficult. Lelwani would lead her to where she needed to go when it was time seeing as Mel could not read it herself.

She waved the fallen angel goodbye, listening to the sound of flapping wings before she left herself, intending to put away the groceries and then head to the candy store to open it. It was about time anyhow.

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