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“Three Heartstrings Of Gold” 71: David’s Journal, Pg. 20
This journal has some reiteration but I thought it would be important to add David’s perspective and add a reminder of his special harp-playing ability, and of course it leads into more intrigue! Plus, he is the first character to actually SHOW you what Pinocchio looks like in our Shards world.
Pinocchio’s clothes were based on what I could find of period boy clothes for Italy, as it is an Italian story. The cap on his head, sensationalized a little by Disney, is more accurately portrayed here. It is also a part of the story not mentioned in the Disney version in which it was Geppetto’s cap and Pinocchio stole it. Geppetto just never got it back and presumably let the boy have it. The Disney version also did not have Pinocchio accidentally burning off his own legs like a dummy or calling the cops on Geppetto saying the poor guy beat Pinocchio. What a naughty boy! If interested, check out the story in your local library like I did (I like to go to the actual story and not just the internet to get a real taste for the writing of a story before I delve into it Shards-style ;) )
I have to say I didn’t see this twist coming.
I didn’t know David’s harp is like a dosing rod to sense nearby shards.
Great job designing Pinocchio in this story.
Makes me wonder how can they get the shard without truly hurting the characters of the story ?
Just when they have one problem solved, then a new one pops up.
Plus they still have to save Velvy.
Couldn’t they take Pinocchio back with them and maybe figure out a way there ?
They probably could… except I think David is too fed up with the whole of it for that. And, yes, once one thing is done, something comes undone in this particular story set:)
As for David and his harp, it was first revealed here.
David actually detects discordant harmonies in a story. In essence, if he concentrates and plays, he can tell what doesn’t belong/has invaded in a story. He has to be concentrating and playing the harp to do so and cannot simply look/listen/feel and be able to point out who/what doesn’t belong, however.