We are off to see the Crystal Tree!

[greenmagick]

WHO: OPEN! Those setting out towards the Crystal Tree~
WHAT: Terra has arranged an expedition. Keep in mind that this takes place after the January Event!
WHEN: January 17th - January 27th
WHERE: Plains of Sorrow, Crystal Forest & Crystal Tree~
WARNING: None.

[ooc: Information and plotting about this adventure is posted here. If you have any questions please post them here as well. It's assumed that Terra posted up a help wanted for the heroes who don't know her to see if they want to come along. Settings will be described in top posts to keep thing organized!

Please note that the Friendly Monster and Crystal Tree sections will be one long thread.]

Comments

[not_most_days]

Really now. I'd like to hear which ones you do know. It's not often I get to hear songs of my trade from another world.

[She chuckles a bit before continuing, getting a little caught up in her own enthusiasm for song and feeling a mite embarrassed over it.]

It's a song we'd sing while pumping out a ship at the end of a voyage. But a few of the boys like singing it just for the sake of it.

[She takes a breath and begins to sing.]

[rialynn]

[Rialynn grins and listens, holding herself still save for her foot which taps out a steady tattoo once she's picked up on the song's rhythm. After the first verse and chorus have completed, she's comfortable enough to pluck out a quiet counter-melody, a deeper thrumming rhythm to underscore Mary's voice. She's careful not to play too loudly or to usurp the main song. She's there to support, not to steal the spotlight.]

[It isn't long before the two are in harmony, lute and voice combined, and the villagers listen raptly to the performers.]

[When the song finishes, Rialynn plays a wrap-up chord, then shifts her lute so she can applaud Mary.]

Very well sung indeed!

[not_most_days]

[Mary chuckles a bit, rubbing her nose with her finger. She doesn't blush often, but she's not used to so many eyes being on her. Especially when they're not planning to cut her from guts to gizzard.]

Thank ye. More used to doin it on ships. And I know it's not quite the mood here but as I said, it's a favorite.

[rialynn]

I'd love to learn it. Would you mind writing down the lyrics for me? Then we can sing it together next time.

[Because surely they'll find themselves in a pub together again, eating stew and bread and performing for the masses. It's kind of what a bard does, and she loves to get the audience involved if she can.]

And don't worry about the mood. It's a good way for us to learn more about one another, right?

[The question is directed at the villagers, who nod enthusiastically.]

Would you like to sing another, or should I see if I've got a sea chanty of my own that might suit your fancy?

[not_most_days]

[Kidd does have the Bard Job in her collection but she never really gave it much thought. Perhaps it would be one worth putting some effort into after she was done with Illusionist and Time Mage.]

Aye, that wouldn't be a problem. And I know a few more but I think I'll pass for the moment. [She looks around again at their audience, giving them a polite nod. She'd at least prefer a pint to blame the next time she does something like this.]

But if you know one I'd love to hear it.

[rialynn]

A couple! Wish I'd brought my fiddle, but I think I can manage with the lute...

[Rialynn purses her lips, trying to think of something. She's tempted to choose Valparaiso, the song Oliver taught her, but that one is a little...personal. Instead she plucks out a cheery tune about Lukey and his green-painted boat. The chorus is simple enough that she can encourage her little audience to join in and shout the 'Ah-HA!' along with her. And if they're having a good time, then you'd best believe Rialynn is having a good time too.]

[When she finishes a few more songs, she concludes the performance with a bow and a promise to play one or two more later tonight. For now, she really does need to get to the shop before it closes for the evening. Rialynn slings her lute over her shoulder, turning to Mary as she stands.]

I need to go buy some supplies. Are you heading that way too?

[not_most_days]

[Kidd listens to the song with interest, nodding and tapping her foot as it goes. She's not sure if it's a proper shanty, she can't quite find the work rhythm in it. Even so it's a good song and it looks like it could be a fun song to sing in a pub or around a fire. By the end of the song she joins in a few of the Ah-HA's herself.]

That was well done. Not one I'm familiar with; I'm guessing it's from after my time. And aye, I could pick up a few things as well before we venture onward.