"Less so the instrument than its former owner," he said, "but as I lost both in the same moment, seeing either again is rendered especially potent." He paused briefly, gently wiped away the teardrops before they had a chance to mar the wood, taking the moment to gather his thoughts and decide how he wished to explain them. Chara didn't need to know all the grim details surrounding the incident, but they did deserve some explanation.
"This lute belonged to my father," he said. "He was a bard, you see, and this lute was his most cherished possession for as long as I can recall. He never gained any great renown outside of our little community and perhaps a few of the surrounding villages and taverns, but none who heard him perform could fail to be moved by it. I spent many a peaceful evening as a child, sitting by the fire, listening to him play and sing, or spinning tales of daring heroes and far off lands. Even after an injury cost him much of the use of his arm, he still kept the instrument in good repair, giving it to a friend to play while he sang; naught could extinguish his love of music or a well told tale."
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Date: 2025-04-25 06:25 am (UTC)From:"This lute belonged to my father," he said. "He was a bard, you see, and this lute was his most cherished possession for as long as I can recall. He never gained any great renown outside of our little community and perhaps a few of the surrounding villages and taverns, but none who heard him perform could fail to be moved by it. I spent many a peaceful evening as a child, sitting by the fire, listening to him play and sing, or spinning tales of daring heroes and far off lands. Even after an injury cost him much of the use of his arm, he still kept the instrument in good repair, giving it to a friend to play while he sang; naught could extinguish his love of music or a well told tale."