Bard Extraordinaire

[loki-thedeceiver]

~Open Starter - Pride Bonfire~

What had been originally been intended as something to amuse Jack had slowly taken on an entirely different life. As grumpy as they came across in the town’s chat, there was a part of them that was quietly, secretly pleased at being treated simply as a person having their magic enjoyed. It wasn’t something they experienced often, but then, they knew this town was something… different. 

Their blatantly ridiculous fire was in front of them and they studied it, considering how the wanted the rainbow to look. A part of them was missing home and the bridge there and it certainly guided their heart as they slowly started to change it from its brilliant grin to something festive for the month. “What do you think?” 

[redainianbard]

“Personally, I think it looks great, it looks almost Fantastical!” The Bard continued plucking away on his lute, a lively melody echoed around. “We have never had anything like this back home. if there was smoke or a fire it was often a bad sign. but it’s nice to see something happy for a change” Jaskier smiled as a tear was brought to his eye.

[berefter]

⌘Midna Twili Open Starter⌘

Okay, admittedly, Midna didn’t entirely know what she was doing at first. While ruling a realm and being mayor had a lot of overlap in duties and expertise, they surely had their differences. For one, she had to teach herself how to campaign. A whole complicated mess of papers and advertising and public appearances.

Midna wasn’t dumb enough to go in completely blind. She spent a good few days researching it all in the library and via her new laptop. After a while, she felt as if she had a decent footing on the concept, so she decided that she would indeed run for office. She felt like she could do some good for this dreary place, and if worse came to worse, she would have had a fun time along the way.

That's how Midna found herself campaigning in the park under a tiny pop up tent to block off the sun. It was a nice day, which hopefully meant lots of walkers to hand fliers to.

As someone approached, Midna tucked her shoulders back, threw on a pretty smile, and held out a little metal circle in their direction, “Morning! Do you have a second to talk about our mayoral campaign? Want a button?”

[redainianbard]

The Bard’s mind was elsewhere as usual.Lute on his back, Muses of sound and speech floated through the morning air. He knew something was going on and maybe this was his chance to find out. “Of course! I don’t particularily have any plans this morning other than Busking so of course I may give you some of my time. The bard bowed and smiled.

[redainianbard]

galindafication​:

   redainianbard​:

“it was just a bit of frenzification trying to get my munchkins ready for the last day of school.”

“Ah, i could never imagine working with children. they’re always so full of energy. although they do have a wonderful sense of creativity.

[redainianbard]

ofmvoonlight​:

redainianbard​:

“Out of all the memories I could have unlocked.. it had to be that one” he whispered and shook his head. “And what I said to her is still not right no matter the context in which I said them. But then again when have I ever been smart when it comes to my emotions?”

“True, i suppose not” Jaskier felt awful saying that but it was true a Witcher isn’t accustomed to emotions. “silly question but have you tried apologising?”

[redainianbard]

ofmvoonlight​:

redainianbard​:

Ben couldn’t help the soft laugh that left his lips, shaking his head. “Sometimes I forget that some people around here are from different worlds or timelines” he said and then shrugged. “But you are right. I just didn’t want you to wait for too long or get the idea that I didn’t want to be here”

“it’s fine, I didn’t get that impression at all” he smiled gently at the kindness that was the young man. “Shall we sit?” and Jaskier placed his jacket over the back of the chair next to his Guitar.

[darkestxdreams]

Open Starter – The Eighth Doctor

The Doctor hated forgetting things, and it seemed he had forgotten quite a bit lately. He did, ironically, remember that when he had regenerated this most recent time, he had forgotten who he was completely. At least this time, they remembered enough, though still not enough to know why and how they had come to this town. The TARDIS was not there, which meant, for better or worse, he was going to be here for some time. 

But then the Doctor was also nothing if not adaptable, and always having had a soft spot for tea, he had taken over the ownership of the local tea shop. It was a lovely, cozy place, and often reminded him of the inside of the TARDIS, despite being about as big on the inside as it appeared on the outside. They had a good staff who did much of the operating of the shop, though the Doctor did like to do his share too, always enjoying talking to people who came in and listening to their stories. 

Today, however, he had entered the shop to find none of the workers there. He was confused at first, until he finally recalling having given them all the day off, though he could not recall the reason why. Blast, they really did hate forgetting things. The sound of the bell drew their attention, and he quickly turned to face the person who had entered. “Ah yes, just a moment!” Snatching up an apron decorated with a frog sipping tea on it, he put it on and went behind the counter. “Welcome to Rhian Y Dafydd’s! Apologies for being a little short-staffed, but what brings you in today?”

[redainianbard]

“Good Morning! everything alright?” The bard laid his coat over his arm. his gaze noticing the severe lack of people. “Where is everyone?”

[galindafication]

“i didn’t think i’d ever want school to be out for the season because my munchkins are my world, but today was probabloteous the most flusterfying day i’ve ever had.”

[redainianbard]

“Why, what happened?” Said the bard his face full of intrest, he loved stories of all kinds, especially those of a flustered person.

[redainianbard]

ofmvoonlight​:

redainianbard​:

Once he had found the ability to breathe again, Ben chuckled and stood up. “Thank you for being so patient with me. You didn’t have to wait for too long, right? I really did try to run faster but I am not Sonic so it would have been impossible” he laughed and then shook his head.

‘Honestly, I haven’t been here for long’ a smile firmly etched on his face. ‘I’m not sure of this ‘Sonic’ you mentioned but trying to run faster than you can will probably only hurt yourself’

[redainianbard]

ofmvoonlight​:

@redainianbard​

“Oh hey I’m not too late am I?” Ben asked as he placed a hand over his heaving chest, taking deep breaths in order to calm himself down. Yeah he knew that maybe running all the way over here wasn’t the best idea but he didn’t want the other man to think that he stood him up. “Just give me a minute” he chuckled.

“Of course not” Jaskier said adjusting his collar and his hair slightly, standing before the man eyed him up and down, not very often was Jaskier flustered but, this was one of those times

[redainianbard]

ofmvoonlight​:

redainianbard​:

“You don’t know what it feels like to have a head full of fake memories. You don’t know what it feels like to finally regain your real ones again only to be hit with this awful feeling that something isn’t right” he could feel his throat get tighter but he refused to show how much it pained him to speak of this. “The very first memory I got back was of the woman I love kidnapping my daughter. So no I didn’t know that she loved Ciri and I didn’t know that they had gotten close because the only thing I remembered was that awful feeling of losing my entire world” Geralt turned around and pinched the bridge of his nose. “I know that I fucked things up with Yennefer. I don’t need to be reminded of that”

The Bard softened, “Well, that changes things slightly, I did not know that those were the last memories you had.” Jaskier walked up and placed a hand on the large shoulders of the Witcher. You’ll work things out with Yennifer, it might just take some grovelling from your knees” he chuckled

[redainianbard]

ofmvoonlight​:

redainianbard​:

Now Geralt wasn’t a fan of being scolded by anyone that wasn’t Vessemir but even that was something he couldn’t stand. Geralt was a stubborn man who only followed the beat of his own drum so it was quite surprising to him that he was actually listening to what Jaskier was saying. Looking up from the ground, his eyes widened when he saw Jaskier standing there shirtless. Did Geralt really just get scolded by a half naked bard? Clearing his throat, Geralt let a couple of seconds pass. The white haired Witcher then sighed as he felt his tense shoulder slump down. “I know, Jaskier"

Ready to open his mouth again in anger Jaskier paused for a moment. “What? if you know then why put her through that! She loves you and that girl, that much is clear, I may not be the sharpest sword but that much I do know!” he always felt bad to be angry with Geralt, but this was important, and Geralt wasn’t exactly one for nuance.

[redainianbard]

ofmvoonlight​:

@redainianbard​

“Bard” Geralt greeted his friend with a simple nod in his direction as he didn’t have the energy to actually meet his gaze. He had been quite drained after everything that had happened with Yen. But he only had himself to blame due to the fact that he had been the one saying all of these awful things. “Thought you would avoid me like the plague after hearing what happened between me and Yennefer” Unless. “You do know what happened right?”

Jaskier stood up from washing his shirt, he was plenty used to just washing himself and his clothes in the stream or anywhere he could find water. “Not Avoiding, just not seeking you out. You knew how much that would hurt her, she doesn’t deserve that.” Jaskier turns to face the White Wolf. “Yen isn’t my favorite person, as if I need to say that out loud, but she deserved much better than that after all she’s been through. She loves Ciri like her own daughter, you had no right trying to take that away from her.” He placed his head under the water for a moment to cool off and the lifted up and cleared the hair from his face.

[redainianbard]

bombadills​:

redainianbard​:

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Nodding in amused agreement, the mage lifted her cup a bit in a silent toast to the sentiment, before she took a little drink. “What can I say, bard? I’m full of surprises.”

She watched him play with the instrument, snorting a little laugh each time he messed up the notes. She knew he was talented at it, even if she would never tell him as much. “So much for being a professional. Or maybe you simply cant handle your liquor.” She was teasing, but she wasn’t really one to talk as she could barely handle it herself. “Are you going to make everyone suffer through another tune, or are you feeling merciful on my ears?”

“Maybe not tonight” the bard chuckled as he placed his lute to the side, the bard takes another drink and places it down. “Fuck, why didn’t we have stuff like this back home!”

[redainianbard]

ofmvoonlight​:

redainianbard​:

“It seems like every time something happens between the two of us I am always the one to blame” Geralt said and then shook his head. “And for that I truly am sorry. You don’t deserve half of the shit I throw your way” placing a hand on Jaskier’s shoulder, he flashed him a small smile. “No. I still work at the farm. It is.. nice actually”

“I’m glad, and thank you. That was nice to hear.” I’ve been doing a few performances here and there but nothing so grand as that Cintran Ball from years ago.” He smiled, despite how catastrophic the events of that night were, it was still a very fond memory,

[redainianbard]

ofmvoonlight​:

redainianbard​:

“Kaer Morhen, yes. But the rest is slowly coming back to me. I am just content knowing that I remember you and Ciri and that I am starting to remember Yen” he told the other. Being left in the dark and trying to find a way out of it had not been easy. But here he was finally starting to remember again. The waiting had paid off it seems. 

“Well, i’m glad. we’ve all been through a lot together. it’d be a shame to see all that go up in flames.” Jaskier looks at the floor, still high from the relief. “how have you found Sallow so far? found anything to hunt?” He didn’t know what to say, but he knew he wanted to talk more, he dearly missed his friend.

[redainianbard]

bombadills​:

redainianbard​:

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Yennefer nodded, being quite happy with the newfound assortment of liquor herself. She was beginning to understand why the pub was so often brimming with people. It wasn’t so people could confer and it happened to be the only place in town for such a thing, but because they actually enjoyed the drink and company. She missed The Continent as much as the rest of them did, but Yennefer didn’t think she could ever miss the stench or service or patrons of one of its inns.

“It is indeed,” she murmured as she eyed the colorful bottles on display. There was silence between them for a minute before she broke the tension. “You know, I’ve dreamt up a lot of things in my time, but I never thought the pair of us would ever be stood together lamenting our sorrows over drinks.”

Jaskier chuckled, “Judging on how we met, I thought I’d be dead by now and it is quite surprising how that has turned around. Quite recently, I might add and honestly it’s so much easier to get along with you when i’m drunk”. The bard picks up his lute and starts to pick the strings gently and with precision, although fumbling on a couple of notes as the spirits he’s been drinking go to his head. “Fuck, this shit used to be easy”

[ofmvoonlight]

redainianbard​:

Jaskier buried his head into his friend’s shoulder. “you had me worried for a while there. but welcome back friend”. Stifiling his tears he stood at his full height with a smile on his face. “What about the others? Cirilla and Yennefer? you remember them too, right?”

“I know” he mumbled. It had been an ordeal he didn’t want to go through again. It was hectic and gave him the worst headache. Trying to piece everything together had been frustrating but now he didn’t have to worry about it anymore. “Ciri, yes. But my memories regarding Yennefer is still cloudy” he then leaned back and looked at Jaskier. 

[redainianbard]

Relief flowed over Jaskier, Geralt remembered Ciri, that was a definite improvement. No movement on Yen yet though. “do you remember the continent? Kaer Morhen?” Jaskier wanted to know how far Geralt’s memory had come.