"I... suppose this is something of a second chance, yes." He says slowly. "My fosterling is here, and says that he forgives me. My brother is here, who is so very tired. My father, even, was here, and his fire did not burn, this time."
He shakes his head.
"Perhaps it is a reprieve." He whispers. "A place the Oath cannot touch me."
He blinks at Jingyi and tips his head curiously. "I would not object, youngling - it truly is a lovely instrument, and I am always glad to listen to another play. But you speak as if it does more than the simple joy of music? Are there Bards in your world too?"
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"I... suppose this is something of a second chance, yes." He says slowly. "My fosterling is here, and says that he forgives me. My brother is here, who is so very tired. My father, even, was here, and his fire did not burn, this time."
He shakes his head.
"Perhaps it is a reprieve." He whispers. "A place the Oath cannot touch me."
He blinks at Jingyi and tips his head curiously. "I would not object, youngling - it truly is a lovely instrument, and I am always glad to listen to another play. But you speak as if it does more than the simple joy of music? Are there Bards in your world too?"