"Hmm. A shame. What use is an inspirational speech if you can't use it to incite your offspring into helping with the laundry?"

Zouichi considered her question. "I might get a little out of practice if I don't play occasionally. But I have been playing for the equivalent of several decades. It's not really something I'm likely to forget."

"You're right about the concert halls, though. Most of my lessons took place in virtual space. And not too many people where I come from still play old Earth instruments. Easier to use a synthesizer of some sort. Do you play?"