Jam Sesh!

I take a seat across from the woman, gently plucking at the strings of the lute, testing the tune and making minor ajustments. Once Im satisfied, I look at Alfira and, with a smile, start up the tune I'd overheard.

Tav: "Why are you writing it?"

Alfira: "Its... to honour my teacher..."

Tav: "Its sad. Did something happen?"

Alfira: "...Gnolls got her."

Tav: "Sorry to hear it. Show me what you have"

Alfira nods and plays a little louder, becoming the primary, as her melodic voice echoes out over the grove.

https://open.spotify.com/track/6wRanpF1xuCCsyCIiLd8jH?si=ZCRHhYLVRuyI54uhpa2OPw

Tav: "That was.... Beautiful. Your teacher would be proud"

Alfira: "Thank you. I'd forgotten what it is to play. To REALLY play. To get lost in the music."

Tav: "You're really onto something, you should write it down"

Beaming, Alfira resumes her seat and begins scrawling on some parchment. Not wanting to interrupt, I rise from my place and turn to leave.

Alfira: "Thank you. Im going to finish the Weeping Dawn, for her. And its thanks to you."

I give her a smile and head on my way.