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[borntobebard]

[ Having gained some confidence with this fancy tech over the week, Jaskier’s content enough to finally present his baby face to his adoring public, casual in his old school medieval shirt, unlaced to show part of his chest like the total hunk he believes himself to be. He begins with a soft throat clear, his voice carrying like a theatre performer, each word animated. ]

Greetings citizens of Maurtia Falls and beyond! It is I, Jaskier, your beloved bard, here to fill your undoubtedly mundane and murky lives with my brilliant light!

[ A perfect way to introduce himself is to neg everyone listening, right? ]

I seek heroes!

Yes, yes, each and every one of us has been granted such a title, but I require only the best, only the truly worthy among you to share my blessed company. In return, I promise authentic retellings of your adventures to all those that would listen. Stories to make a man weep, songs to get the crowds rejoicing, and poems so passionate that maidens will be lifting their petticoats at the mere mention of your name.

I will consider each applicant in a timely and fair manner, although a drink and some coin as cajolery wouldn’t go amiss.

[ A pause before he quickly admits: ] Bribes. I take bribes.

Thank you, and good day!

Comments

[codeoracle]

I'm going to have to make sure our exploits earn a song or two then.

As for entertaining--You could check and see if any swear-ins need performers. Maybe I should have my cafe do an open mic night...

[borntobebard]

What sort of exploits do you and your companions usually get up to? And what, pray tell, is a mic night?

[codeoracle]

We tend to fight injustice, however it shows up. Back home we took out a corrupt teacher, a forger, a blackmail conman, a corrupt businessman, and an overzealous politician.

As for mic night--it's a night open to performers. They can take a turn on the stage for a song or two. You can earn tips if the customers like you enough.

[borntobebard]

Take... turns? Share the stage with others? That sounds horrific.

[codeoracle]

It can be. But considering people don't know your talent here, you could get your name out there more.

Or we could book you to play for a night.

[borntobebard]

At your cafe. Which is where the serve coffee? Well, I suppose I've done many an inn in my time, can't be much worse.

[codeoracle]

Hey, we're snazzy. We can even pay you and let you keep tips if it's a night all your own.

Plus free coffee.

[borntobebard]

Oh, well that's... not bad. Better than getting food thrown at you. Some people really just don't appreciate fine art when they hear it.

[codeoracle]

Some people just have no taste.

[borntobebard]

Exactly.

[ He's thirsty for any kind of work he can get, but here he is, playing it cool, like he's totally a busy and popular boy. ]

Well, perhaps I can manage a night or two for you.

[codeoracle]

Leblanc. That's the name; we're in Nonah. You know, if you can swing a show or two.

[borntobebard]

I'll do that, I imagine I can reuse some of my older work, seeing as I doubt anyone here has ever heard it. And you can show me what's so good about this coffee stuff these days.