[Semi-Closed] Things to do and people to see

[conqueredhearts]

WHO: Iskandar and characters he has threads with
WHAT: Iskandar spends some time hanging out with people he knows
WHEN: Throughout the month
WHERE: Various Kirkwall locations
NOTES: Will update as needed.

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[conqueredhearts]

"It is simply a new place to learn and grow in. Actually plenty of it is rather similar to the time I lived in so it really wasn't that much of a challenge to adapt. You should see the time I was summoned into. That is truly what one would call a culture shock!" He laughed at that but he really meant it. This world and the time he lived in were nothing compared to the modern world.

[serannas]

"I love learning new things! And I think you never stop, no matter where you are or how settled you become. There will always be more to experience if you just go out and look for it." If she manages to shorten that into something catchy, it could be her motto. She's already grown so much since joining the Inquisition. Her wide-eyed optimism has been tested again and again, and though she's hardly lost it, with age and experience comes wisdom and she likes to think she's matured since all this began. She still makes mistakes, and that's something she wants to curb as much as she can. The bandages wound around her arm under her sleeve where her tattoo is currently being removed is proof of her not thinking ahead and making rash decisions. With time, hopefully she'll learn better.

"I'll bet you'll have a lot of that now with the new job, right?"

[conqueredhearts]

"Learning? Oh indeed. But it will be worth it. Still, I understand the value of stepping away for a moment to relax which is why I'm out here writing music instead."

He waved to the papers he'd been messing with earlier, a proud grin on his face. He figured why not start writing something new now? It had been one of his favorite pass times when he'd been conquering. A great way to keep the mind active while relaxing it too.

[serannas]

"Oh, music! For what instrument? Or is it lyrics you're writing?" Whatever the case, Ellana does enjoy music, though the only instrument she can play is the lute. She has a flute, but that was a gift and she really can't do anything with it but make ear-splitting sounds.

[conqueredhearts]

"I have not figured out the lyrics just yet but I hope to have it for the harp when I have finally obtained one!" And now that he was a Division Head, he knew that he really would have to get one so that he might have it to help him think better as a leader.

"I could hum what I have thus far for you though."

[serannas]

Ellana claps her hands together excitedly. "I would love to hear it!" And though he's writing it for the harp and not the lute, maybe one day he'll write something she can play on her instrument of choice.

[conqueredhearts]

He smiled brightly then organized the sheets so they were in the right order. With that he started to hum. His voice was deep but soothing, perhaps to do with the song he was writing. It was clear though that he had musical talent and was quite good at this as he flowed through the song until it came to an abrupt stop.

"Ah, I'm still deciding how to finish it."

[serannas]

Ellana sits with her fingers knitted together and around her knees, smiling faintly as he goes on. It's a pretty tune, and she can hear the uniqueness of it. That is, she isn't reminded of any other tune while hearing this.

When he finishes, she claps her hands. "I like how it goes so far. You have talent."

[conqueredhearts]

He laughed a bit. It was always nice to get praise for this hobby of his that he so thoroughly enjoyed. Anyone would love appreciation for the things they loved, after all.

"I hope to write parts for other instruments as well. And words for a singer too."

[serannas]

"If you ever feel inspired, I play the lute and would definitely play a song you wrote. That is, if it's not too difficult." She seems to have reached a plateau in her playing, and sees no need to go beyond it.

"It's been good catching up with you, and seeing what you've been up to. But I should probably get going and let you get back to your composition."

[conqueredhearts]

"The lute? Certainly! I think it would fit in well with this. The sound would be very fitting." He grinned at her then gave a wave of his hand.

"Farewell my friend. I will let you know when I figure out a part for you in this piece. After all, I should like to play with you at that time."