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RoyLover
Dirty Peasant

--Leo Cruiz

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Little Quaint Town (Regis) Feb 13, 2015 21:55:32 GMT

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Post by RoyLover on Feb 13, 2015 21:55:32 GMT

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Exchanging a few coins with a farmer, Leo picked off the herbs from her hand, thanking her with a smile, and stuffed it into a hand basket he received from the local herbalist. He immediately spun around and began making his way towards another farmer's stand selling another variety of herbs. Pulling out a piece of parchment, Leo held it tight from the gentle winds and glanced it over. There were only a few items left unchecked on his list. A sigh heaved from his chest as he stuffed it back into his pocket, gaze falling skyward. The sun was already descending, leaving most of the town square bare from pedestrians, but it still beat hot against his face. There was a solace he found in it's warmth with a mind numb of worry. Standing in place, he closed his eyes.

Please be OK...

Shaking his head, he pressed on.

Last Edit: Feb 13, 2015 22:00:39 GMT by RoyLover

Skylark
Dirty Peasant

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Little Quaint Town (Regis) Feb 19, 2015 13:39:10 GMT

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Post by Skylark on Feb 19, 2015 13:39:10 GMT

Cutting through the humid air was a voice as lithe and soothing as a passing breeze...It drifted to the ears of the tired, the ears of those burdened with heavy thoughts, those feeling somewhat ill from the sun. The voice sang a heavenly trill that one would expect to hear from the most grandest of churches. A voice fit for the gods. Every high note was accompanied by the echoing chimes of a bell.

Under a shaded area in the town square was a single, snowy-white figure and despite the unruly heat, people stopped to listen. A pleasant lightness would've left their bodies and mind grateful enough leave a few coins in the little box placed in front of the bard's feet.

Regis knew it was risky to perform during such a hot day, but at least he could comfort those who also had to brave the heat.

RoyLover
Dirty Peasant

--Leo Cruiz

Posts: 10

Little Quaint Town (Regis) Feb 23, 2015 3:40:37 GMT

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Post by RoyLover on Feb 23, 2015 3:40:37 GMT

A distant melody, pleasant to the ears, carried through the winds. It caught Leo's attention as he paused to find its source. There stood a boy in the shade, frail in frame and dressed almost entirely in white. With a box settled near where he stood, Leo immediately gathered that he was a bard of sorts. A small smile spread from his lips as he began making his way over. After dropping a few spare coins into the box, Leo simply remained quiet until the boy finished his song.

"That was a lovely melody. I...thank you for sharing it," he said. "Is it native to Cantor?"

Skylark
Dirty Peasant

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Little Quaint Town (Regis) Feb 28, 2015 0:37:58 GMT

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Post by Skylark on Feb 28, 2015 0:37:58 GMT

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Regis' song ended with a little chime of his glass bell that masked the final note carried by his voice as it faded. He exhales softly as his throat settles, bowing politely to the little round of applause he received. His heart was aflutter whenever anybody clapped for him...whether one or two or a larger group. It reminded him of one of the reasons why he went around performing. Hearing the clattering of coins always served to humble him.

Then, he looks up to see a young man speaking to him once he had straightened up from his bow. He gives a look of surprise to the brunette and smiles warmly.
"How kind of you to say...I am glad you enjoyed it. Thank you." he replies with another little bow of the head. "And you are very correct~ My family is from Cantor."

He looks the man over and guessed that he was a fellow traveler too.
"...Oh, excuse me a moment." he clears his throat quickly, taking out a canteen from under his poncho, taking a big swig and sighs in relief. "Sorry, I'm afraid I overheat easily..."

RoyLover
Dirty Peasant

--Leo Cruiz

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Little Quaint Town (Regis) Mar 8, 2015 19:28:36 GMT

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Post by RoyLover on Mar 8, 2015 19:28:36 GMT

"No, not at all," he responded as he folded his arms while still maintaining to hold onto the basket. "It's admirable to see someone brave the heat despite such conditions. Really!" He flashed a wide smile. "The sun should be setting soon." His head tilted as he rose his brows and relaxed his face. "I hope you've made enough for the day? It'd be a shame to see you having to stay out here a little longer."

Though a part of Leo wondered if the bard even made enough to provide himself a place to stay. If he is from Cantor, he would know his way around enough to secure a stay. Still, he appeared so frail and was sweating enough to possibly pass out from the heat.

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