[network][Day 138|video|@hotstud_xxx] You Get What You Need [open]

[rubikscomplex]

[There's no pithy commentary from House as is more common for the introductions to one of his piano sessions. It's also on video at the moment because House... can't figure out how to change it to just audio. He really hates this particular effect. So, anyone in Snowhell who has yet to actually see Dr. Hotstud House will get a view of him. He's a haggard, middle-aged man who's looking closer to just plain 'aged' after more than three months in Norfinbury. He has the tablet propped up where the sheet music would usually go, and keeps his eyes down or closed as he begins to play. He mouths some of the words, brows furrowed and body swaying to the music.

He runs through that. And then, because he's not going to be able to play and 'talk' to people at the same time, he moves into another tune before stopping and checking for responses.]

Comments

[devoutish]

I've done it before. You missed it.

[plundering]

I don't get a second chance?

[devoutish]

Absolutely fucking not.

[He's slipping into an American accent as he says it, though. It clearly takes effort, and is a weird mix of southern and Jersey.]

No second chances, no matter how lovely your own voice is.

[plundering]

[This entire post is terrible for her sides. She's laughing all over again.]

If that's how my accent sounds, it isn't "lovely" at all.

[Nice compliment though, Alfie. She is suitably charmed.]

[devoutish]

Like many things, you do wear it better.

[plundering]

Your accent wouldn't sound nearly as good on me, so you've got me beat there.

[devoutish]

Care to test that?

[plundering]

[She makes a face on the other side of the tablet.]

I can give it a shot, yeah? I'd hate to disappoint you, but I did warn you.

[It's decent, but certainly not perfect. Just like his, it sounds forced, and she's slipping into more of a standard British accent a bit, but hey!]

[devoutish]

[Definitely better than his American, which is kind of impressive. He hadn't heard American accents often before coming to Norfinbury, but he figures he'd probably still heard them more than she heard London accents.]

Now - I did admit that you wore my hat better than me. But I've got you beat on my accent.

[plundering]

[He can almost certainly hear the smile in her voice.]

I told you. Plus, it goes with your whole... look better.

[devoutish]

Goodness, I'm feeling a bit flattered right now, Fiona.

[plundering]

Hey, I have to return the favor sometimes.

[devoutish]

It is certainly welcome.

[plundering]

Good to know. I'll keep it in mind.

[devoutish]

[He switches to video briefly to flash her a quick wink. HE IS FULL-ON HITTING ON YOUR GIRL, WATSON.]