Terry looked at Tsura's father for permission to put the case on the nearest display case. Receiving a gesture that obviously meant 'Go ahead', he set the violin's case down and opened it, holding his breath a bit. It seemed fine and he withdrew it carefully, checking it over for any cracks or other obvious damage. Satisfied that it seemed to be in fine condition, he pulled out the bow and waited for it to extend to its full length.
"Tsura, is that--?" Mr. Aurari suddenly stepped forward and held out his hand for the violin. Terry reluctantly handed it over. "Tsura, this is Nicu's work." The man looked at Tsura sharply. "You gave him this gift?"