[ that is such an incredibly valid and worthy question that immediately makes amadeus reconsider suspending his teasing.

there's a long stretch of silence on the other end as the composer muffles the watch in his palm and tremble-laughs into his arm. you're really going to kill him, marie.

when he finally speaks again, he has to clear his throat. ]

Maria, I have no idea, but I'm willing to place a wager on Salieri being unable to refuse you if you ask him to try it, if you're so curious. [ interesting suggestion! but, y'know, she does seem rather curious. ]