[ Natalie looks at him through a narrowed gaze, her lip curling into a half grin as she considers him. ]

I can't tell if you're giving up or if you want to be more persistent, [ she observes out loud, snorting to herself as she turns around on the piano bench again, letting her fingers dance up the keys in a light trill. ]

You ever learn how to play "Heart and Soul?" [ But before he can answer, Natalie starts playing both parts easily, a jaunty, easy tune. She points her elbow to the empty spot next to her on the bench. ]