Luckily, that's not too hard if they're not being used regularly. You can just keep them in their cases, for the most part. Maybe polish them and oil the keys once a month or so, but without regular use, they won't need much.
[ He doesn't have to guess whose flutes these might be, and that makes this all a little awkward, but, well, he can't in good conscience let an instrument go untended. ]
If you need help with that, I could take care of it for you.
I can't imagine a reason to use them. In spite of Hartley's best efforts, it's too embarrassing to play in front of him so I never learned. I suppose I'd rather listen.
[That, and David never really had the time. His own parents were less concerned about his artistic development growing up and more concerned with his mathematical and science growth.]
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Maybe polish them and oil the keys once a month or so, but without regular use, they won't need much.
[ He doesn't have to guess whose flutes these might be, and that makes this all a little awkward, but, well, he can't in good conscience let an instrument go untended. ]
If you need help with that, I could take care of it for you.
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[That, and David never really had the time. His own parents were less concerned about his artistic development growing up and more concerned with his mathematical and science growth.]
I would appreciate that.
[Another beat and he adds:]
I know it's an awkward request...so thank you.