:The ]Fire[ Bard:

[deepwallow]

Tuning her instrument, Valeri sat in the corner of the inn at a table by herself. She had traveled all the way up North from the South, somethig that was getting more dangerous as the war continued. Bandits were starting to run rampant again, and no one could travel without some sort of weapon. Unless they wanted to die, that is.

Valeri sighed slightly. Since she was a bard/singer, she still had to travel to earn her keep, perilous or no. And wars made for good inspiration, even if she didn't like them all that well. She had traveled up North mostly to see it. Though dangerous, the land had its own beauty in its frigidness.

[CrimsonMoon]

A teen quietly approaches her table, one of his eyes was covered by heavy bandages beneath his tawny brown hair... He smiles skittishely at her and asks in a nearly inaudible voice," Can i get you anything ma'am?" his voice held a strange.. ringing tone to it that made it seem more as if he was singing than speaking

[deepwallow]

Valeri blinked and looked over at him before smiling, seeming to not even notice the eye or stare at it. "Why, yes. Can I please have a tankard of ale, if you have any." She asked politely

[CrimsonMoon]

the boy nods and smiles slightly," Yes ma'am..." Suddenly stiffening as the Innkeeper roughly yells at him before seeming to wither faintly and murmuring," It'll be a moment..." before disappearing

[deepwallow]

Valeri watches him go, noticing the flinch as the barkeep yelled. There was Definetly a story there, and a dark one it seemed. She frowned slightly at the barkeep before returning to tune her instrument

[CrimsonMoon]

After a few minutes, the boy returns, an angry red mark on his neck and his hands trembled slightly as he placed the ale down in front of her... but he flashes a faint smile," THere you go... ma'am..."

[deepwallow]

Concern grows in her eyes and she sets down her instrument and takes the tankard but sets it on the table before reaching out and gingerly touchin his neck. "Are you alright?"

[CrimsonMoon]

He flinches and nods barely," Yes m'm..." He replies in an even softer voice, his bandages over his face seeming to unravel slightly

[deepwallow]

The concern grew in her eyes but she said nothing and sighed instead. She withdrew her hand and smiled slightly. "Your bandages are falling a little." She pointed out

[CrimsonMoon]

" oh... Mmm..." He ducks his head as her tightens the cloth as much as he could,".. Zsorry..."

[deepwallow]

Valeri laughed, a very lighthearted sound. "Why would you be sorry? It's not your fault." She pointed out with a smile

[CrimsonMoon]

He shrugs pitifuly as if he didnt have an answer..." you're a bard right?"

[deepwallow]

"Eh... Bard slash singer. More of a singer really." She admitted with a shrug. "But sing one bard song, and you're stuck with the label." She chuckles.

[CrimsonMoon]

He smiles slightly, hesitantly sitting down Across from her," Could you sing a song..?" He asks in a soft voice

[deepwallow]

Valeri blinked and then smiled, getting her instrument and pushing away from the table a little to make ro as she played. "Sure." She said before clearing her throat.


"Children sleeping, snow is softly falling
Dreams are calling like bells in the distance
We were dreamers not so long ago
But one by one we all had to grow up
When it seems the magic's slipped away
We find it all again on Christmas day

Believe in what your heart is saying
Hear the melody that's playing
There's no time to waste
There's so much to celebrate
Believe in what you feel inside
And give your dreams the wings to fly
You have everything you need
If you just believe

Trains move quickly to their journey's end
Destinations are where we begin again
Ships go sailing far across the sea
Trusting starlight to get where they need to be
When it seems that we have lost our way
We find ourselves again on Christmas day

Believe in what your heart is saying
Hear the melody that's playing
There's no time to waste
There's so much to celebrate
Believe in what you feel inside
And give your dreams the wings to fly
You have everything you need
If you just believe

If you just Believe

If you just believe

Just believe"

Her voice came out clear and strong and sweet, rolling out over the whole inn. It was beautiful and she held the last note sweetly

[CrimsonMoon]

The boy stares at her, a small... Genuine smile playig on his lips, his single brown eye glitterig with awe,"... Woah..." He breathes

[deepwallow]

Valeri smiles back at him, her own brown eyes warm and happy. "Thanks. Oh, where are my manners?" Se said, slapping her forehead with one hand as she put down the instrument after scooting into the table. "I'm Valeri. What's your name?"

[CrimsonMoon]

" Amatertsu... Ammy," He replies with a small smile

[deepwallow]

"Nice tower you, Ammy." She said warmly, holding out her hand for him to shake. "Do you live at the inn?"

[CrimsonMoon]

The boys hesitantly takes her hand, his hand trembling ever so slightly," Uhm... Kinda..." He admits