Smooth strokes shifted fragile hairs across the strings of the violin, radiating out a song upon traditional chords, across the city around her. It bounced from building to building, piercing through the normal drown of cars honking and people carrying on in their lives. There was something about it that seemed stronger. As if nothing could completely smother the tune like a bullet determined to pierce the strongest obstacle.
It kept on like a hymn from heaven. A trance to draw the curiosities of humankind from all walks of life. What they would find; what he might find were wild, fire-red curls tossed about carefree upon the wind with freckled cheeks and striking, silvery eyes. A pale complexion with a smile that seemed never ending. Genuine, and kind, filled with the passion of something deep, deep down.
Soft lips pressed to each other as she played with such intense emotion pulsating through each glide of the bow, seemingly caught up in the sounds of the music. Torn jeans, and a hooded sweater kept the cool air of morning from making playing too difficult. Worn sneakers shifted slightly, drawing attention to the hiking pack leaned against the concrete pillar behind her. Beside it, a curious box with a sign ‘If you’re hungry, take one.’ An offering to the occasional homeless person to wander by. None seemed to take more than one.
The song slowed with a deep, resonating note that seemed to draw out the raw emotion bleeding through the song. A silence followed like nobody would dare speak. Her violin case was empty, but quickly started to fill with coin, and bills as applauds filled the air.