[He moves onto a more complex, syncopated bassline and plays on for another minute before finishing. He smiles at the fine piece of woodwork.]

I want one of my own to play for concerts, not just for fighting. Wouldn't it be better if I brought something I already knew how to play well instead of having to learn something new?

[But she's right. There's no way he can carry this around while traveling. It's difficult enough to carry it out of his room.]

...Either I can go with something similar to the double bass or pick a completely different instrument. [Another hard choice he has to make. The former is easier, but it's too redundant, and the latter would be more fun but time consuming...]