Hi guys, thnx for staying with me! I own nothing but Charlotte. Plz r/r.
White hair tied in a ponytail, Charlotte walked briskly down the corridor, nodding at officers as they passed. Stopping at one of the doors, she pressed the 'doorbell'.
"Enter," called a voice, and the doors swished open. Charlotte stepped inside to see Data, poised with a violin under his chin, bow raised.
"Oh, sorry for interrupting, I could come back…"
"You are not interrupting," Data said, lowering the instrument. "Please, stay."
"Okay." Charlotte grinned and sat down on the sofa. "Please, don't let me stop you from playing."
The android nodded and put the bow to the strings. Immediately, the room was filled with music. It was a song Charlotte couldn't identify, but it filled her mind, pulled at her and brought tears to her eyes. She leaned forward eagerly and fixed her gaze on him.
When he finished, she clapped loudly, smiling. "That was brilliant."
"Thank you." Data laid the instrument down and sat next to her. "But I doubt that you came to my quarters to hear me play."
"Not exactly." Charlotte bit her lip and sighed. "My grandfather wants to retire. That would mean leaving the ship. He's just told me that he wants to take me with him."
"You do not want to leave?"
"Of course not! All my friends are here. You are here. I have nothing, on Earth. No friends, no interests, nothing to keep me occupied. I suppose I could try to get into the Academy, but I doubt they'd send me here after I finish. I don't want to leave."
"You could ask Captain Picard if he would let you stay on board."
"Maybe. But who would I stay with?"
Data thought for a moment. "You could stay with me."
Charlotte shook her head sorrowfully. "Grandfather would have a fit if I roomed with a guy. I haven't even told him about us yet. He's very old-fashioned." She sighed again and changed the subject. "It doesn't matter yet. Now tell me, where did you learn to play like that?"
"I taught myself."
"Oh. I used to play violin, but now I prefer the piano. Can you play that?"
"Yes. I can play a variety of instruments."
"Maybe we should get together sometime and play a few songs. I haven't played duets in a while. Where can I find a piano?"
"I believe you can replicate one for your quarters."
"Good." She stood up. "I'll get to it right away. See you later."