Leo didn't usually think of the ukulele as a sad instrument. {Pathetic, sure. But not sad.} Yet the tune Apollo strummed was so melancholy it broke Leo's feels.
Leo typically viewed the ukulele as a rather amusing instrument, not one that evoked sadness. He considered it somewhat pathetic, a sentiment he often held regarding such things. However, the melody being played by Apollo had an unexpected emotional weight that deeply affected Leo. It was a tune that stirred feelings within him he hadn't expected.
The stark contrast between his usual perception of the ukulele and the sorrowful tune underscore...