♛ 04 - Plucking

[wishmadeinfire.livejournal.com]

[If you're walking through the garden, one might hear the faint plucking tunes of a stringed instrument (sounding like this), an upbeat tempo that at the same time would have been at home in a more formal occasion for a polite dance, but fit the atmosphere of the garden well if one was out for a simple stroll. 

And if one followed the sounds, they'd find Ashura seated in a small area on a large pillow, a stringed instrument in his lap, fingers plucking along with a sure familiarity, though they lacked some of the smoother grace of one who played such a thing for a profession. And sitting beside him, forgotten as he concentrated on his playing, was his journal and a feather pen, so the music was free to float through the magic system. Whoops.]

If you can, meet me in the gardens some time this afternoon, or later this evening in the library. Just let me know when you can make it.

[ooc: Journal and actiony! Taking a nice relaxing break after the big fights. Whee]

Comments

[wishmadeinfire.livejournal.com]

[It's a sir, but don't worry. Ashura finds you spectacular if you figure out he's a boy without him telling you, and laughs if you think he's a women. He's gotten used to it by now, lulz.]

Again, such a flatterer ~ I'd be surprised if that tongue of yours wasn't cast in silver.

Well, was. I don't like to claim my title here in Paradisa. It's not my kingdom, so it's not like it really applies, right?

[i-barnabas.livejournal.com]

I assure you, I mean every word I say. I don't make a habit of complimenting the undeserving.

Perhaps it does not, but that wouldn't stop many from claiming it.

[wishmadeinfire.livejournal.com]

Then perhaps I should indeed blush for receiving such praise ~

True enough, but I find it refreshing to set aside the title of 'King' for a little bit. It's weight was growing heavy upon my brow.

[i-barnabas.livejournal.com]

[Oh, good! "King" means that this person is a man. Mystery solved.]

I'm sure, I imagine it must be a great deal of responsibility.

[wishmadeinfire.livejournal.com]

It has its downfalls, and its upsides. [Though for much of his reign the 'upside' didn't show its face much.]

But as I said, it is not a matter of importance in this world, and I don't really mind. I worry for my people, back home, and perhaps it's selfish of me to enjoy my time here, but... [He gave a shrug, even though Barnabas couldn't see it, plucking a string idly.]

[i-barnabas.livejournal.com]

Well, there's really not much else you can do, is there? I'm sure many of us have responsibilities back home, but at the moment it seems that all we can do is make the best of things.

[wishmadeinfire.livejournal.com]

Very true words, Barnabas.

So, you know I'm a former king. What of yourself?

[i-barnabas.livejournal.com]

Nothing terribly interesting, I'm afraid. I've had some involvement with the family business-shipping-nothing more exciting than that.

[Translation: I am a fancy-pants rich dude.]

[wishmadeinfire.livejournal.com]

[See, this is where being a king comes in. He can translate such things - it's a common way of bragging without seeming to brag.]

The world of business can be quite interesting. I honestly can't believe some of the scandals business men can get themselves into.

He says to the soap opera-vampire

[i-barnabas.livejournal.com]

I suppose the opportunities that travel provides prove to be too much for the self restraint of many men.

[OMG, you are such a hypocrite, Barnabas.]

Oh god, than he has more scandal than you can shake a stick at

[wishmadeinfire.livejournal.com]

Can it now? So what scandalous forays have you been part of?

[Lulz]

Word of advice: never cheat on a witch. It will not end well.

[i-barnabas.livejournal.com]

Oh, I wasn't speaking for myself, of course. Merely from observation.

Dually noted :|

[wishmadeinfire.livejournal.com]

Mmm, if you say so Barnabas ~ ♥

[And yes, that heart was drawn onto the page when he was done speaking.]

So, indulge me a moment won't you? What was world like?

[i-barnabas.livejournal.com]

[Fffff. He doesn't know what to do with Ashura and his adorable hearts. What is this happiness?

That question is harder to answer than it should be. Quick, Barnabas! Pick a time period and stick to it!]

Hmm. That's a rather broad question. Perhaps you could narrow it down a bit. What do you wish to know about?

[wishmadeinfire.livejournal.com]

Mm, well, you said you traveled a lot. Where did you go?

[Ashura loves meeting new people and you are a brilliant conversationalist, so yes, you get a heart.]

[i-barnabas.livejournal.com]

Unfortunately, it has been some time sense I have had the opportunity to do much traveling.

As I mentioned, I have been to China and the Orient. I have also spent a fair amount of time in England, France, and the Caribbean.

[Brilliant conversational skills are vital to convincing people that you are TOTALLY NORMAL when you're, you know, not.]

[wishmadeinfire.livejournal.com]

Ah, so you are from an earth based world then.

[Really doesn't think anyone here is quite normal.]

[i-barnabas.livejournal.com]

Yes, I am.

Then, I take it that you are not?

[wishmadeinfire.livejournal.com]

No, I am not. We have no such countries as England, France, and China in my world. My country, Shurano, is the largest and one of the more singularly powerful.

[i-barnabas.livejournal.com]

[Good. Then you won't notice if he messes up and mixes descriptions of 1795 earth with 1967 earth!]

I see. You have an advantage over me, then. You appear to know something of my world, while I am totally ignorant of yours.

[wishmadeinfire.livejournal.com]

The only reason I know is thanks to the kindness of others from earth based worlds indulging my rather childish curiosities.

What would you like to know?

[i-barnabas.livejournal.com]

One scarcely knows where to begin. The whole concepts of other worlds is new to me, I confess.

Is this sort of thing [He's gesturing to indicate the castle, but then he remembers that you can't see him.]-magic, I mean. Is it common in your world?

[wishmadeinfire.livejournal.com]

Haha, yes. There was even a magical castle in my own world, so the idea and concept of this castle is not something entirely new to me. I myself can summon a sword and have the ability to control fire.

Oh! whoops! I totally did not mean to break out the icon with the pimpcane! Barn is not hostile.

[i-barnabas.livejournal.com]

Fascinating. In my world such things are typically confined to myth and legend.

[Liiiiiies]

Can most people use magic where you're from? Or is it a more specialized skill?

Lol, it's okay, he looks sexy with it ;D So it's forgiven

[wishmadeinfire.livejournal.com]

Most people can, though the type is specialized.

Earth, Water, Air, Fire, Healers, Scyers, Metal.

Those are the main ones, and there are varying degrees of strength through each.