[Lupin lets out a long sigh when he sees the violin. He had suspected what it was when he held it, but he hadn't known for certain. He smiled at this, for once without added layers, and regarded Spock.]

...you know, I asked the Malnosso for one of these back in April when I went on a mission for them. It was on a boat, and we were at sea for damn near a week. I flung the Hulk at cultists, and was nearly mauled by a Kraken...and, do you know what they gave me?

A viola. Not quite the same sound there.

How did you know? Not many in the village know that I can play.