Hidden Talent

[Leon 'Judas' Magnus]

((You know, there really is a piano in the Gavana inn. XD I saw it and was all
"OMG...I have to use that in the forum XD
Well, anyone is welcome to join.))

Judas sat in the almost empty lobby of Gavana's inn, atop a small wooden bench at the large classical piano on stone platform in the middle of the fountain.. His long fingers elegantly flew across the keys with master skill as his body swayed softly with the music he was playing. Sitting on the floor next to the bench, eyes shut as she listened to him play, was his older sister, Rutee. The song seemed to go fast, then slow down for only a moment before it would speed up once more.

Click here to hear Lion play (you will have to pause the music at the top of the forum)

[Kelthon Agencourt]

Chester sat a nearby table appreciating the music and nursing his drink. He wasn't familiar with the mechanics of the music, but recognized the obvious mastery of the musician. "I wonder what's going on in the town tomorrow" he thought to himself, trying to think of a plan of action for himself.

[Leon 'Judas' Magnus]

((Did you listen to the song? It's a pretty amazing piano piece~* I really like it. Sorry for the delay in posting, I've been playing too many videogames))

As he ended he song, Judas' fingers lingered over the piano keyboard, floating in mid-air, just above the keys, barely enough to touch them, before he lowered his hands, glancing down at Rutee who was smiling and clapping silently as she nodded her head.

"I thank your enthusiasm, but it's hardly anything to be amazed with," he muttered softly, "Anyone who tries hard can play as good as, if not better then me."

"You're a real kill-joy, you know that right?"

Judas shrugged and stood up, pushing the bench back under towards the piano as he jumped down from the piano platform with ease, taking care not to land in or touch the water of the fountain surrounding the 'stage'.

"Well Mr. Kill-joy Talent, where to?"

"Why are you following me?" Judas asked, sounding slightly annoyed. His only answer was a small shrug and a grin as Rutee latched herself onto his arm and began pulling him through the inn. "I swear, Rutee, you need to learn-" he trailed off as his eyes darted sideways, glancing at a familiar face sitting at a table. "Rutee." He jerked his head in the direction of the table, earning his sister's attention.

"Eh? Hey, it's Chester!" Throwing an arm into the air as she waved, she raised her voice, calling out to the other. "Chester! Hey! Chester!!!"

[Kelthon Agencourt]

Chester looked up from his thoughts, then smiled and waved back at Rutee, saying "Rutee, nice to see you, and that was a great performance Judas". After pausing for a moment and taking out a few small coins he placed on the table as a tip, he looked back up and asked in an amused voice "Where are you pulling Judas off to then?"

[Leon 'Judas' Magnus]

A curt not was Judas' only form of thanks for Chester's comment as he finally pried his arm from his sisters grip, giving her a disapproving look for dragging him around like a rag doll. Crossing his arms, he leaned against a nearby wall, turning his dark gaze from his sister, to Chester, then back over to his sister.

"Do enlighten us, where were you dragging me?"


Looking between her brother and Chester, Rutee shrugged, a small grin on her face.

"No idea." she said in an off-hand voice. "Didn't have a destination in mind at all to be honest. I was just going to drag you around till something struck my fancy." Ignoring the dirty glare Judas was now giving her through his mask, she turned her attention to the archer in front of her. "So, what are you doing here Chester? Lunch?"

[Kelthon Agencourt]

Chester met Judas' gaze for a split second before Rutee's question, then responded "I suppose so, just getting something to eat and trying to get a sense of the town". Then, smirking for a second "Trying to find something that strikes my fancy as well".

[Leon 'Judas' Magnus]

Rutee frowned, staring at Chester with a disapproving look.

"Strikes your fancy?" she repeated, taking a step back, "What the hell is that supposed to mean?"

"I would assume..." Judas began in a bored tone, "It means he's, I believe they call it, 'Women Hunting' or something of the sort. I believe men sometimes do it when they are sexually frustrated, or can't seem to attract a girl with their looks or personality alone. It's somewhat sad to be honest... I didn't think he'd sink that low, or become so desperate for a partner."

Holding back her strong desire to laugh, Rutee turned to Chester again, crossing her arms.

"PLEASE tell me he's not right..." she muttered, "I actually had a good opinion of you... Then you had to go and ruin it."

[Kelthon Agencourt]

Chester looked somewhat startled for a second and said quickly "I didn't mean that, I was just saying that we're both out in the town for about the same reason". He gave an awkward laugh and a quick glare to Judas.

[Leon 'Judas' Magnus]

"We don't really have a reason for being out." Rutee raised an eyebrow. "I just wanted to get out and about, and Judas here has skin as pale as snow and I felt he needed some sun so I dragged him with me. Of course he'd take cover in the inn, but I dearly love listening to him play, so I figured I'd nag him about his lack of color later."

"I quite enjoy the way I look and I don't need your help changing it. My skin and appearance are just fine the way they are." Judas didn't seem to care about the glare Chester was giving him as he spoke, and settled for giving the wall across the inn a bored look. "And if you didn't have anywhere you were dragging me, then I'd like it if you withheld your impulsive behavior and figure something out before pulling me around the city like a fool."

[Kelthon Agencourt]

Chester glanced toward the market district and said "I could use some new arrowheads, it seems like that place might have something else interesting going on". He took a couple steps and looked behind him saying "Since I was following you before, it seems fair that you could tag along with me now".