Big Break?(TF)

[Devon]

Fate was sitting near a fountain in the middle of Talen'sul's marketplace, resting a bit after having rehearsed a few songs in public. He had lessons at the guild later on in the day, but right now he wasn't very interested in sitting down for a formal class. He much rather enjoyed practicing out in the open, except for the occasional times where he might miss a note.

[Darastrix]

Elwyn had been listening to Fate practice since he'd noticed the young man in the market and had edged ever closer throughout his singing. His voice was good and not terribly different from his own speaking voice that Elwyn could tell. And he was tired of waiting on a taker. Sure, it was a small price and no prestige, but it was a job, dammit.

He approached Fate openly now, smiling as he said, "You have a fine voice there, my friend. I don't suppose you're available for hire?"

[Devon]

Fate looked over at the man and smiled, "Thank you sir," he said as he stood up to greet the man. "Sure I'm plenty available, can I ask about the specifics of the job?" he inquired, doing well to hide his excitement about being asked to perform.

[Darastrix]

"It's not exactly a public performance," Elwyn explained, lowering his voice a bit. "I'll be the only one who knows you're actually singing." He paused then, glancing around the market. It really wouldn't do to be overheard. "Um...before I explain, can I trust you to be discreet?" I don't want this getting out."

[Devon]

"Uh well, yeah I can be discreet," Fate said eying the man strangely. "But um..this is sounding a little weird. What do you mean you'd be the only one to know I was singing? What kind of job is this?"

[Darastrix]

Elwyn rubbed the back of his neck. "Well, you see, there's a young lady I'd like to woo, and a serenade would be a good way to get her attention. I can't really sing myself, though, so the job would be for you to sing somewhere, hidden, while I mouth along with the words and you use your sign to make the sound seem to come from me."

[Devon]

"So you want me to hide out and sing to a woman for you," Fate asked. Fate shuffled a bit on his feet while he thought about the offer. "I guess I can help you out. My names Fate Lanceguard, when are you planning to woo her?"

[Darastrix]

"Nothing definite," Elwyn told him. "I had to find someone for the job before I made any firm plans. But I suppose now...in a week's time?" Surely eight days was enough time to prepare. "And are you familiar with the song Angel of Wind? I can get you the sheet music if need be."

[Devon]

"I've heard it once before," Fate said. "I'll need the sheet music for it. I'll learn the song in no time and we'll surely impress your lady friend," Fate assured the man with a smile. "Oh one other question, how much is this job paying?"

[Darastrix]

"Ten copper," Elwyn replied. He'd offered twenty to the guild, but he wasn't going to pay the cost of a guild bard to one he picked up on the street.

[Devon]

Fate nodded easily accepting this since it was still good money for a simple job. From he had learned guild bards could make more, but he was still just a student at the college. "all right that sounds good, I'm ready to start whenever."

[Darastrix]

"I'll get you the music today," Elwyn assured him. "I just need to stop by the guild first and have the Maestra remove the job from the current postings."

[Devon]

Fate nodded and then quickly spoke to add one more thing, "Uh..don't tell the Maestra who filled the job please. I'm not exactly sure I can even take jobs..this can be our secret!"

[Darastrix]

He's with the guild? Must be a student, Elwyn realized. He didn't really know what rules the guild had about students taking jobs, but what the guild leaders didn't know wouldn't hurt them.

"Well that's easily managed," he said smoothly. "You keep your part in this serenade a secret, and I'll make sure Maestra Melissan doesn't hear who's taking the job."

[Devon]

Fate smirked and nodded to Elwyn. "all right that sounds like a good deal. Hey what is your name by the way?" He was glad the man was willing to neglect who he got to fill the job, this made things easier for Fate since he didn't want to be caught breaking any rules even if he was only unsure of them.