2nd Measure

[It didn't take Erik long to locate the bower. His search for Christine was proving fruitless and when he found this place, he had hoped the musical nature of the building would draw his beloved out. He would return everyday, a habit that become almost second nature in the time since arriving at the keep.

Christine was never there, sadly. Still undeterred, Erik decided it was time to switch tactics. If he could not find her directly, he would draw her out. And what better way than through music? Unfortunately, the harpsichord was painfully out of tune.

So after rifling around, he finds a violin he can tolerate. After tuning it a bit, he lifts the instrument and begins to play. The melody is somber. Erik is rusty. It's been a while since he's played a violin.]