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Post by Viea Greyjoy on Dec 6, 2009 19:04:51 GMT -5
"You did well." Aalina said turning to the bard. She smiled at him. "I am Aalina, Septa to the girls, and you are?"
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Post by The Stranger on Dec 6, 2009 19:09:19 GMT -5
Joanna sighed. "Jon, I thought you were going to continue yelling at me and I had no wish to be further humiliated in front of the servants. I wish you would tell me what you actually wanted me to do now. I've apologised for my folly. What else can I do?" "Apologies aren't some card you just get to play Joanna and then all this trouble just goes away, you have to earn it." |
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Post by Jherek Doryn on Dec 6, 2009 19:15:46 GMT -5
The bard bowed, his black cloak fanning out behind him. He takes the Septa's hand and brushes his lips on the back of it. He speaks shortly after straightening up.
"Septa Aalina, it is a true pleasure to meet you. I am Jherek Doryn, traveling minstrel, at your service."
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Post by Marie on Dec 6, 2009 19:16:50 GMT -5
Eleyna went back to the rooms she shared with her sisters.
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"It might help if you told me how to achieve that," Joanna answered. "Tell me what you want from me."
She was unnerved by his anger; used to getting her own way in their marriage it was hard for her to have their roles reversed.
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Post by Viea Greyjoy on Dec 6, 2009 19:17:51 GMT -5
Aalina laughed.
"A strange name Jherek Doryn. Where are you from?" She asked not meaning to sound rude or anything. "It is different for a bard to come to Runestone, you will be demanded to sing on a regular basis I feel I should warn you."
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Post by Jherek Doryn on Dec 6, 2009 19:21:27 GMT -5
The bard raises an eyebrow.
"Sing on a regular basis, eh? I hope that they ask more than that, for I can do so much better. I can tell a story quite well, as well as juggle and do tumbling. As far as my origins..."
he laughs
"I will simply demonstrate another of my skills in telling you."
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Post by Viea Greyjoy on Dec 6, 2009 19:25:41 GMT -5
"Oh fantastic." Aalina said. She sat down on one of the stools, much to the annoyence of one of the bakers boys who had just been about to use the same stool.
"Do start then Jherek."
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Post by Jherek Doryn on Dec 6, 2009 19:30:53 GMT -5
Jherek cracks his knuckles and starts off slowly with a "Many and many a year ago" that proceeds to delve directly into a story of hardship from his years on the streets of Lys, of being taken in by the man known only to him as "Helm", of loves lost, of wars waged, and of every event that led up to his being here. Before his story started, there was only a glimmer of sun outside, but now, almost two hours later, it was pitch blackness. Jherek takes a glass that one of the dishwashers had set aside as cleaned, and fills it up with water.
"Story of my life, Septa Aalina."
he says in a voice that is hoarse from two hours straight of storytelling in the form known as High Chant, a true sign of a skilled bard. He takes a sip from his glass, sighing as the cool liquid flows down his throat.
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Post by Viea Greyjoy on Dec 6, 2009 19:33:56 GMT -5
"Well done." Aalina said, she looked around at the people dotted around the kitchen who hastily got back to work.
"Not many can keep this many that interested for that long." She smiled, and passed him a warm bread roll.
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Post by Jherek Doryn on Dec 6, 2009 19:37:44 GMT -5
The weary bard gratefully takes the roll from the Septa's hand, nods at her, and takes a slow bite. He swallows, then asks
"Septa Aalina, might I trouble you with some questions about the family that rules here?"
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Post by Viea Greyjoy on Dec 6, 2009 19:39:01 GMT -5
"Go ahead, I cant promise that I will answer them all, but maybe we should take this conversation elsewhere. Come, I will show you Runestone."
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Post by The Stranger on Dec 6, 2009 19:39:31 GMT -5
"It might help if you told me how to achieve that," Joanna answered. "Tell me what you want from me." She was unnerved by his anger; used to getting her own way in their marriage it was hard for her to have their roles reversed. "I DON'T KNOW!" Jon snapped, "if I knew, I would say, but I don't know." He reached for the wine glass, and their hands touched briefly, but he shrank away after wrapping his hand around the stem. |
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Post by Jherek Doryn on Dec 6, 2009 19:42:22 GMT -5
Jherek stands up and follows the Septa.
"As you wish."
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Post by Viea Greyjoy on Dec 6, 2009 19:43:34 GMT -5
Aalina smiled and led him from the room. She headed to the hall.
"So what is it that you want to know Jherek?"
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Post by Jherek Doryn on Dec 6, 2009 19:47:32 GMT -5
The bard falls in step beside her.
"Who are the members of the family?"
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Hope you all are well and happy.
Feb 9, 2021 15:35:26 GMT -5
Hope you all are well and happy.
Feb 9, 2021 15:35:26 GMT -5