Glinting in the Sun

The Estate's meticulously kept gardens, including a hedgemaze that students have occasionally described as "sadistic" and a sizable rose garden. Benches in shaded spots are plentiful, and the gardens are popular to study in on pleasant days. The nearby stables are still maintained with a number of well-heeled equines.

Glinting in the Sun

Postby Katarina Karkov » Mon Mar 26, 2018 7:17 pm

It was still a bit chilly out -- January in the UK, after all -- but an unseasonably warm day (and the lack of a regular armed escort) inspired Katarina to take a stroll around the estate proper.

Physically, this wasn't much different than back home -- while Symkaria's palace wasn't the largest or most prestigious of European royalty, it had enough open space to walk around in. And, like Xavier's, it was surrounded by a wall, to keep the riff-raff out. So, really, this wasn't that much different after all.

But knowing that she could go anywhere. That there weren't a dozen eyes watching her every move, that people weren't sweeping the area with automatic weaponry to make sure she was 'safe' -- now that was different.

And so, it was with this positive mindset that Katarina settled up against a tree, closed her eyes, and took in the warmth of the afternoon.

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Re: Glinting in the Sun

Postby Shane Marsh » Sat Apr 07, 2018 12:23 am

The rhythmic strumming of a guitar drifted in the air from somewhere nearby. A pleasingly coarse, soulful voice soon joined it.

♫"I've looked under chairs
I've looked under tables
I've tried to find the key
To fifty million fables"♫
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Re: Glinting in the Sun

Postby Katarina Karkov » Sat Apr 07, 2018 3:53 am

Katarina craned her neck to try to see who was playing what, and where.
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Re: Glinting in the Sun

Postby Shane Marsh » Sat Apr 07, 2018 4:18 pm

Shane sat against another tree, bedecked in pale green slacks a jacket that appeared vaguely like leaves pretending to be leather. He was completely absorbed in performing for an audience of none.
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Re: Glinting in the Sun

Postby Katarina Karkov » Sat Apr 07, 2018 7:39 pm

An audience of one, I think you'll find.

Katarina rolled over, letting Shane continue his song.
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Re: Glinting in the Sun

Postby Shane Marsh » Sun Apr 08, 2018 12:14 am

After a few minutes, the green boy finished with an improvised flourish that utilized his adjustable nature to pluck combinations of notes impossible to do with fingers that couldn't change length and bend regardless of joints. It was then he noticed his audience and gave a flirtatious smile.

"I thought I was alone. But, alas, I must be burdened by the presence of beauty," he mock-lamented.

After a pause, he groaned, "Bloody hell, I'm still spouting cheesy fantasy bard pickup lines."

"Sorry about that."
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Re: Glinting in the Sun

Postby Katarina Karkov » Sun Apr 08, 2018 12:25 am

"Ah, so you were one of those fighting the mighty dragon, were you?" she smiled.

"Lovely song. An original?"
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Re: Glinting in the Sun

Postby Shane Marsh » Sun Apr 08, 2018 12:41 am

"Yes I... wait what? No, it's not. It's by The Who. You don't know The Who?" he asked as only a classic rock nerd can.
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Re: Glinting in the Sun

Postby Katarina Karkov » Sun Apr 08, 2018 1:39 am

"Is it some kind of mutant rock group? Owl-people or something?"
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Re: Glinting in the Sun

Postby Shane Marsh » Sun Apr 08, 2018 1:56 am

"No no no. Legendary British rock band from the sixties and seventies. Classic stuff."
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Re: Glinting in the Sun

Postby Katarina Karkov » Sun Apr 08, 2018 3:05 am

"I'm afraid I'm not that knowledgeable in ancient rock and roll."
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Re: Glinting in the Sun

Postby Shane Marsh » Sun Apr 08, 2018 4:10 pm

"I believe you mean good rock and roll. Modern rock is mostly shite by comparison. But then I was clearly born in the wrong decade, musically speaking."
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Re: Glinting in the Sun

Postby Katarina Karkov » Sun Apr 08, 2018 8:20 pm

"Oh, that seems a bit harsh! There is plenty of good music today. Like Taylor Swift, or Bruno Mars, or Fifth Harmony!"
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Re: Glinting in the Sun

Postby Shane Marsh » Mon Apr 09, 2018 12:02 am

"Literally none of those are rock," he pointed out, "But I'll give you Mars and will grudgingly admit some of Swift's newer stuff is alright."
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Re: Glinting in the Sun

Postby Katarina Karkov » Mon Apr 09, 2018 2:13 am

"Oh, well, that's awfully generous of you," she laughed.
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Re: Glinting in the Sun

Postby Shane Marsh » Mon Apr 09, 2018 4:16 pm

"I'm nothing if not a magnanimous music snob," he smirked.
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Re: Glinting in the Sun

Postby Katarina Karkov » Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:18 pm

"Play something else," she said, with the air of someone who's used to getting their way.
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Re: Glinting in the Sun

Postby Shane Marsh » Mon Apr 09, 2018 7:57 pm

While the tone of the request chafed at him, the urge to impress a pretty girl won the fight.

"Then how about something more original?" he asked, starting to play without waiting for an answer. A gentle introduction segued into an energetic but somehow wistful number about a girl with hair like the sun to whom those found wanting were all but invisible. Known but unknown. It was very clear from the performance that he had been one such admirer; one of many. But the song ends with a realization that the infatuation was more about wanting what is out of reach than the girl herself. Of course, it wouldn't be a good classic rock influenced song without a minute of just plain showing off his guitar skills.
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Re: Glinting in the Sun

Postby Katarina Karkov » Mon Apr 09, 2018 8:31 pm

Katarina listened, patiently, and then politely applauded when Shane finished -- a rather impersonal finish to a very personal performance, perhaps.

"That was lovely. Did you write that yourself?"
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Re: Glinting in the Sun

Postby Shane Marsh » Tue Apr 10, 2018 12:20 am

"Yes. It took a few rewrites, having written the first version when I was still rubbish at it, but I decided it's finally ready for ears other than my own. Glad you liked it."
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Re: Glinting in the Sun

Postby Katarina Karkov » Tue Apr 10, 2018 2:15 am

"Well, practice makes perfect. I'm sure if you keep it up, you'll be just like the Whoever they are."
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Re: Glinting in the Sun

Postby Shane Marsh » Fri Apr 13, 2018 1:04 am

"Not a lot of classic rock radio stations in... uhh... well I'm not going to risk offense by guessing. Where's home for you?"
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Re: Glinting in the Sun

Postby Katarina Karkov » Fri Apr 13, 2018 3:37 am

"Symkaria. Eastern Europe."
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Re: Glinting in the Sun

Postby Shane Marsh » Fri Apr 13, 2018 7:01 pm

"Must be stressful with old metalhead next door."
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Re: Glinting in the Sun

Postby Katarina Karkov » Fri Apr 13, 2018 7:02 pm

"That's something we don't call him in Symkaria.

This may be because he has spies everywhere."
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Re: Glinting in the Sun

Postby Shane Marsh » Fri Apr 13, 2018 8:23 pm

"Clearly all that armor is to compensate for his thin skin."

"You know what? Talking like this is ridiculous," he said, before getting up and bringing his belongings with him to sit cross-legged in front of her. "Better."
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