Vitus Page #3

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- The lnstitute of Technology at 13?

- Well, OK, it is a bit early...

You could do a traineeship

with us for 2 or 3 years.

You could invent something, like your dad.

Have you seen this before?

lt's the "Mother of all Hearing Aids.

Worldwide."

ln fact it's the further development

of the "Cat-Ear" and " Bat-Ear".

lt's a kind of Rolls-Royce.

With this, Phonaxis has increased

its turnover tenfold.

lf l had bought some shares

then, we'd be rich now.

But we are rich!

l mean really rich.

Shall l tell you a secret?

The boss will be retiring soon. There's

a rumour, that l'll be his successor.

Cool! You'll be the CEO of Phonaxis!

Touch wood...

Ah, where were we?

Ah, yes. You have to plan your career.

Let's have a look at it together...

Von Holzen.

Hi, Klaus.

What about the chips?

l'm kind of busy, but go ahead.

Bat scientist, architect,

chemist, fancy any of these?

Maybe cabinetmaker, and you

could take over my workshop.

- No.

- No...

What about banker? Taxi driver?

l got it...

Pilot.

You don't even want to become a pilot.

lt's getting difficult now.

Maybe a butcher? Vet? Surgeon?

You are a hopeless case.

- l'd like to be someone else.

- Like, who, for example?

l don't know. Whoever. Just normal.

- As normal as me?

- No, more normal.

- Well, then just become normal...

- But how?

Hold this!

lf you can't decide, you may have

to part with some things you like.

Get it?

You've only practised for two hours!

lf l have to play "Holding Back",

l can also practise "Holding Back".

Don't talk nonsense!

- She lives in a castle?!

- Look!

- She's coming towards us.

- ls that her?

Yes, that's her. Gina Fois, the

living piano legend, herself.

She looks like an old bat.

So, you're Vitus. Nice to meet you.

Have a seat.

What are you going to play for me?

l'd like you to play something for me.

Me? That's very flattering.

But l'd rather listen to you playing

Scarlatti's Sonata in E Minor.

No.

OK, l'll play something for you,

but it's your turn first.

l don't feel like it.

- Do it for me.

- Why is it always for you?

Don't worry madam.

lt's more important for a pianist to

have good parents than good teachers.

Vitus, you should play neither

for your mother, nor for me.

Just take your time until you feel like

playing the piano for the sake of the music.

Cold rationality and a warm heart.

That's what makes a great pianist.

That's why l want to become a vet.

Can l visit grandpa for the weekend?

No way!

Do you have any idea how many youngsters

would like an opportunity like this?

They come here from all over the world just

for one single piano lesson. And you?!

We're here!

He was lucky.

We couldn't find any injuries.

Not one bruise...

Extraordinary, considering the heavy fall.

There are miracles though,

especially with children.

- The wings carried him for a bit.

- But he isn't an lcarus, luckily.

He's still unconscious!

At the moment the initial diagnosis

is concussion of the brain.

What do you mean "at the moment"?

There are injuries, which only

show up after a few days.

With brain injuries you can never

rule out long-term implications.

l'll show you some pictures.

- You're taking a long time!

- Sorry.

Well, l have plenty of time.

Check!

- And what is this?

- Dad brought it. lt's for my exams.

Vitus, what are you doing?

This isn't our car.

The following Mrs. von Holzen: We have

tested his speaking and reading skills.

His memory and his sense of perception.

We got normal levels.

- What does "normal levels" mean?

- Please, take a seat.

"Normal" according to his age group.

He's even slightly above average,

especially in his logical thinking.

And the lQ test? Did you do...

Yes, but at the moment,

the test is irrelevant.

But if you really want to

know, it's around 120.

how is that possible?

l know.

lt's difficult to say.

Even for specialists like us,

the brain remains a mystery.

There's no real explanation

for extraordinary abilities.

lf l can give you some advice:

Give yourself and Vitus some time.

Time, time, time...

He'll make some progress.

You just want to cheer me up.

Many thanks.

l don't understand your disappointment,

you have a healthy and normal child!

l have given worse news to a lot of parents.

Listen everybody!

Silence please!

Daniel, please!

This is your new classmate, Vitus. He has

changed schools and will now be with us.

Vitus, you can sit next to Jens.

- Hi, Vitus, what's up?

- Hi, Jens.

Loosen up...

Now make a fist.

Yes, that's right. And again.

Play the run, and take your time!

Doesn't it hurt your ears? At least your

fingers should be able to remember.

Sorry.

Music comes from the heart, from

your fingers, from your soul!

All you hurt was your head.

- Don't you feel lonely sometimes?

- Yes, l do.

Loneliness is the worst. But

l'm doing something about it.

- l write love letters.

- To whom?

Until recently, l'd only written to Anna

Maria. But now l'm getting more generous.

l'm writing to the beautiful woman

who sat opposite me on the train.

And to the glistening lake.

To the lovely figure skater on TV.

And to the cool shade under the pear tree.

And then?

They fly beautifully.

Fabulous.

- Shall l gift wrap it?

- No.

- A bag?

- Yes, please.

That's 39 Francs, please.

Checkmate.

- Come on, lets go to the workshop.

- l'll just listen to this CD quickly.

l'll be there in a minute.

Sorry.

No problem. Don't worry.

l won't tell anyone. My lips are sealed.

- Promise?

- Promise.

- Forever?

- Until the end of my days.

Thanks.

That's incredible, you've fooled everyone!

Teachers, parents, doctors...

Super.

Not bad!

The most difficult thing was

losing a game of chess.

OK, let's blow out the candles

together for you, Vitus.

Listen everyone! As godmother

l have made Vitus' horoscope.

He is exactly...

Mum, you're smoking?

l love you too.

Was that Luisa?

This was on your first birthday.

Can l?

From an astrological point of view it

is a special planetary constellation.

lf my calculations are right, Vitus will

aim for the highest and most beautiful.

Even as a child, he will orientate

his values towards the spiritual

and the arts. lndians would

say a "Mahatma" is born.

Where did you come from?

Fly in through the window?

May l see the horoscope you made for me?

Yes, of course.

Are you interested in astrology?

What is a "Mahatma"?

What's the matter Vitus?

You're talking a whole lot of rubbish.

OK, then, Vitus.

Do you at least know the river

which flows through Cairo?

- Nope.

- High-German, please!

No idea, but l could look it

up in an atlas for you.

Thanks, but l know the name of the river.

So, teachers always know

more than their pupils.

Yes, that's usually the case.

ln that case, you know who

invented the steam engine?

Of course l know that.

lt was James Watt.

And why didn't his teacher

invent the steam engine?

- What's the matter?

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