[ It doesn't take long for Mal to realize that Jaskier is every bit the talented bard he'd claimed. Engaging, even captivating, and unafraid to throw his whole self into his performance. For his part, Mal's a good audience. He gives Jaskier his full attention, clapping along to the beat when encouraged.
Singing along is more of a challenge, and he wavers a little, but gives it a shot. Honestly, though, the less Mal tries to sing, the better off everyone around him is likely to be.
But when Jaskier finishes, Mal's smiling. It was a cheerful song, refreshing in its simplicity. The heroes win, the villains are defeated, everyone learns a lesson. After the constant unpredictability of Hell, its seemingly unending, meaningless suffering and misery, the story Jaskier tells is comforting. And his performance is unforgettable.
Mal applauds enthusiastically, and then steps closer, still grinning broadly. ]
Thank you.
[ He's not usually this serious, first impressions aside. But his best friend is gone. It's been a long, hard month. And this helped, a little bit. He nods at Jaskier. ]
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Singing along is more of a challenge, and he wavers a little, but gives it a shot. Honestly, though, the less Mal tries to sing, the better off everyone around him is likely to be.
But when Jaskier finishes, Mal's smiling. It was a cheerful song, refreshing in its simplicity. The heroes win, the villains are defeated, everyone learns a lesson. After the constant unpredictability of Hell, its seemingly unending, meaningless suffering and misery, the story Jaskier tells is comforting. And his performance is unforgettable.
Mal applauds enthusiastically, and then steps closer, still grinning broadly. ]
Thank you.
[ He's not usually this serious, first impressions aside. But his best friend is gone. It's been a long, hard month. And this helped, a little bit. He nods at Jaskier. ]
You're the best bard I've met.