[ she shakes her head, quick to dispel any guilt. ]

No, there's nothing to apologize for. If anything, I should thank you—for helping me find a use for music.

[ she doesn't hate the piano. rather, she feels little at all about it. these things had never held much shine to her—if nothing else, this experience gave her old skills a new context. ]

I would still be glad to play an accompaniment for you at any time. Assuming you'd like to dance, of course.