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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

[privatepurchases]

...Oh.

That is quite a trick. My music doesn't do that. Was that an intentional power or something you've had? Or...

[He genuinely wants to understand this.]

[borntobebard]

It's not a power, not in the way one would deem it here, it's simply about skill and knowledge in one's art. A great song should get it's listener feeling and reacting, if your music isn't doing that then perhaps more practice is in order.

[privatepurchases]

[He bristles] ...I'm an angel we sang the world into creation.

That said...I would be interested in hearing this ballad you speak of.

[borntobebard]

Not my world, not that I've heard tale of. [ There are many religions and beliefs mashed into his world, but angels creating it? That's a new one. ]

And I have a great many ballads I've made, I can certainly sing one for you. What takes your fancy? Action? Romance?

[privatepurchases]

I think the closest thing would be magical in nature but... [He waves a hand.] Neither here nor there.

I'm...something of a musician myself. [He's felt more confident since sharing that with Sal. So he settles in.]

My favorite movie is sound of music, and it's a romance - so I'd love anything romantic you might have.

[borntobebard]

I barely know what a movie is let alone what that one is. [ He's got a lot of media to catch up on. Sound of Music is just another to add to the list. ]

But if it's romance you're after, my most recent masterpiece might just be the one for you. Bittersweet, mind you, not exactly a happy ending romance but...

[ He'll let Gabriel judge for himself. The lute beside Jaskier is snatched up and he's soon plucking gently away, his face now solemn, eyes downcast as he breaks into a song about the woes of love. ]