A Formal Request(Bard's Guild)|Skyheort, Talen'sul

[Kender Bard]

Laura stopped near the bardic college on her way home and checked around inside a bit, looking for someone of authority she could speak with.

[Darastrix]

In the large common room, a pair of women stood near the entrance.

"I really don't see what the problem is. The students seem to be enjoying the exercise," said one, a slim woman with dark red hair who was leaning casually against the wall.

"It wasn't scheduled, Cass," the other, a plump and older-looking woman, responded with an exasperated sigh. "You could have at least let the instructors know a day or so in advance."

"I just thought of it last night," Cass said with a slight shrug. "Besides, I checked the schedule. There wasn't anything planned for today but regular classes, so it's not a huge disruption. Oh, hi!"

Cass pushed herself off of the wall and turned to greet the newcomer, whom she'd just noticed.

"Sorry about that, didn't even see you there. I'm Cass, Talen'sul's Maestra. What brings you to here?"

[Kender Bard]

Laura smiled, bobbing her head politely and saying with as much authority as she could, "Greetings. I'm Laura, Domestic Advisor to Lady Lya. I've come to both spread news of the latest council meeting and request your services. Our beloved Lady is going to be wed to Lord Shadow sometime in early winter, and we request that your guild be the primary entertainment." She smiled and added, "I won't deign to tell you how you should be entertaining but anything to perform at the wedding and the celebration afterwards would be much appreciated."

[Darastrix]

Cass beamed at the news. "How wonderful!" she exclaimed. "Weddings are always such a joy. I would be delighted for our guild to provide the entertainment for the Lady's wedding."

Brenna nodded in agreement. "This is indeed an honour, Miss Laura. The ceremony will be a formal affair, no doubt; our veteran guildmembers would be glad to lend their considerable talents for her entrance."

"I think the students should be involved, too. The celebration would be good opportunity for them," Cass said, putting a finger to her chin thoughtfully.

"They're not all experienced enough for such an event, Maestra."

"Oh, come now. A party calls for enthusiasm, not perfectionism. Anyway," Cass said, turning back to Laura, "Are the Lord and Lady planning to open the celebrations with a dance? I could choreograph one for them specially, if they would like."

[Kender Bard]

Figuring that if they had their say, the Shadow and Lya would just spend the whole night making mooncalf eyes at one another, Laura feels it prudent to make a few more decisions on their behalf. "Yes I believe they shall! Probably a solo one as well, unless you can arrange for a song that has two parts, that way others could join in for the second half."

[Darastrix]

"Oh, there are plenty of songs that could be used for that purpose. If you want a musical cue for everyone else to join, a simple key change does wonderfully, but I think it would be nice for the couple to have a dance to themselves." Cass paused a moment, thinking of how long they'd have to arrange everything. "It won't take long for me to work a dance out, but how much time would they need to learn it? If they're used to dancing, it shouldn't take long for them to pick up the steps, but should one of them have two left feet, that would take a bit of work."

[Kender Bard]

"I'm not sure," Laura admitted. "I'm quite sure Lady Lya could pick up dancing as easy as breathing. She has the natural royal grace, you know? But I've no knowledge on the background of Shadow's breeding and training. For all I know he's merely a good politician and warlord, but absolutely helpless on domestic affairs. Sadly, his advisor isn't here for me to consult with... ..I think you should prepare for him to be a bit of a klutz. That way if he proves otherwise, we can be pleasantly surprised."

[Darastrix]

Cass chuckled and nodded. "Will do. For the sake of time and ease I hope he's not. Though there is something appealing about a powerful man who is completely hopeless in some areas."

"Cass, this is Lady Lya's future husband you're talking about," admonished Brenna.

"What? I think it's a rather endearing quality. Quite adorable," she replied with a grin.

[Kender Bard]

"I agree," Laura admitted with a wink. "Also, though it won't be necessary in time for the wedding, we will need regal music to play for the coronation ceremony that will be occuring not long after they are wedded. It is planned that Talen'sul and Maelstrom will merge into one kingdom under our leaders."

[Darastrix]

Cass nodded "That shouldn't be a problem. I'll speak with our primary brass instructor about the coronation piece. He has a fondness for fanfares and marches."

[Kender Bard]

Laura grinned at that, and added, "And my final request is that you help spread the news of the impending wedding and union. I could think of nobody better to ask."

[Darastrix]

"Oh, there's no need to ask that," Brenna replied with a wry smile. "Unless something is a secret, Cass will have it spread it all over Talen'sul within a day."

"Well, it might take a little longer than that to get the news all over the mountain, but I do try," she responded with a wink.

[Kender Bard]

Laura laughs delightedly and says, "Bless you, thank you! Now if you don't mind, it's been a very long day for me and I'm aching to rest." Smiling, she gives a little wave and heads off home.

[Darastrix]

Cass smiled and waved back. "Feel free to drop by anytime!" The Maestra then turned and headed quickly to her office, Brenna in tow, eager to get the rehearsal scheduling and such out of the way so she could focus on the bits that most appealed to her: dancing and gossip.