Blind Vision (Bardic College)|Haven | Ilyamen

[Devon]

Vision hobbled towards the bardic college led, by his cane and the sound of the melodies blending in the air. Stopping a moment to adjust the lute that hung on his back, Vision glanced from side to side as if he could actually see what was in front of him. With a small smile on his face the blind bard listened closely for anyone that was nearby who could help him.

[Darastrix]

"Hey kid," said a deep, friendly voice. A slender hand touched the young man on the shoulder. "Need some help?"

[Devon]

Vision turns his head towards the voice and smiles. "Yes I could use some help. I got myself this far, but unfortunately I can't very well see myself the rest of way. I think I did pretty well to follow the sound of the music. How far are we from the Bardic college?" He chuckles at that and waits on the gentlemen to lead him there. "What is your name sir? I'm Vision, Vision Ceere."

[Darastrix]

"Johnathon Harper, but most people just call me John," the man said, leading Vision towards the large school-slash-guildhall. "And my sister calls me Johnny," he added with a chuckle. "You're in luck; I was heading to the guild myself anyway. It seems it will be my home for the forseeable future. I was recently called to be the Maestro here."

[Devon]

"Maestro, congratulations John," Vision happily replied. The twenty-something bard placed a hand on Johnathon's shoulder so he could allow the man with sight to lead them to the Bardic college. "This is very lucky for me indeed. When did you find out you were to be the new Maestro here?"

[Darastrix]

"I wouldn't really say that congratulations are in order," John said in a subdued tone. "My appointment here was because a recent tragedy left Maestro Weaver unable to continue running things. Poor man just didn't have the heart for it anymore."

[Devon]

Vision nodded, "Oh I am sorry to hear about that. Hopefully Maestro Weaver will be able to get enough rest where ever he is right now." Pausing he glanced at John, "Are you a little bit excited to take over though?"

[Darastrix]

((Don't forget he's blind. :-P))

"Mmm, I think being in a new city with new people around is the exciting thing. My younger sister is the Maestra in Talen'sul, I know a bit too much about how the position works to be excited over the appointment itself. Cass is still laughing over the fact that I have to do paperwork now, I'm sure," John said with a chuckle.

[Devon]

((I know, I'm just being silly by having him turn his head in the direction of the people he is talking to. I'll try to stop calling it glancing. ))

Vision smiles and nods in John's direction. "Well at least you know what to expect from the job already." Vision pauses and frowns thoughtfully, "The paperwork doesn't sound like much fun though."

[Darastrix]

"Well, it could be worse," John said, helping Vision up the front steps of the guildhall. "I'm fortunate to have inherited Maestro Weaver's secretary. Very capable young lady by the name of Tess. Be nice if she wasn't quite so serious, but oh well. Can't have everything, I suppose."

[Devon]

Vision nods and replies with a fond smile, "No you can't I suppose I'd be living proof of that." He chuckled and made sure to count each step with his cane. "What sort of instrument do you play John? Ah, we're at the guildhall now, I'm sorry, I'll have to remember to refer to you as Maestro John now."

[Darastrix]

"Nah, too much of a mouthful. Most of our people just say Maestro, or Maestra, depending," John said, pushing the wide doors open. "I can do a little on most string instruments, minus harp, but I'm a violinist mainly."

[Devon]

"A violinist, how long have you been playing string instruments?" Vision heard the door swing open and felt around for it to get a feel for how wide the door is.

[Darastrix]

"Almost forty years now, I believe," the Maestro said. "I started learning to play when I was ten."

[Devon]

Vision nods. "You've been playing for a very long time, you must be pretty dedicated to it especially since you are the Maestro now." Vision smiled fondly and touched the lute he wore over his shoulder, "I've been playing this since I was a small boy, for around fifteen years now. I also sing a little."