[ Istredd's flustered at the coy response and doesn't reply because it is like him to fall, frankly, quickly or not, but he knows Jaskier's only teasing him. Falling into bed would be a lot safer than the other option, and he does have some kind of loose hopes for the way this all goes.
He takes Jaskier's arm when it's offered and it is easier to get past his awkwardness with someone who oozes confidence and comfort with himself. It's part of what draws him to Jaskier, his strong personality mixed with an inner light and warmth makes someone stand out. He's a muted person in comparison but he hopes to provide at least some entertainment for the brighter bard. ]
Archaeological digs are not the place to find culture, I'm afraid. I was very focused on my work, so it was all dusty caverns and quiet libraries for me. I did get to spend time with the people who worked with me, but we weren't the kind of spots that bards would want to frequent.
[ Istredd was at Thanedd but he completely missed the bard there and whatever music he was playing. He listened enough to follow the dance steps as he was forced to engage, but he wouldn't remember the name or the man behind the music. Jaskier wrote something that not only caught his interest in a rare way, but stayed with him for years. ]
What got you started in music? Was it a calling or something you were trained for? What is it that you love about it all these years later? Let's start there.
[ Istredd loves hearing about other people's passions. He is used to his coming off as very boring to other people typically, but he doesn't let that stop him from loving what he does, or what he's interested in. Jaskier is someone he knows who also genuinely cares about his career, and while it's far more creative than a scholar's books, it's something they have in common. ]
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He takes Jaskier's arm when it's offered and it is easier to get past his awkwardness with someone who oozes confidence and comfort with himself. It's part of what draws him to Jaskier, his strong personality mixed with an inner light and warmth makes someone stand out. He's a muted person in comparison but he hopes to provide at least some entertainment for the brighter bard. ]
Archaeological digs are not the place to find culture, I'm afraid. I was very focused on my work, so it was all dusty caverns and quiet libraries for me. I did get to spend time with the people who worked with me, but we weren't the kind of spots that bards would want to frequent.
[ Istredd was at Thanedd but he completely missed the bard there and whatever music he was playing. He listened enough to follow the dance steps as he was forced to engage, but he wouldn't remember the name or the man behind the music. Jaskier wrote something that not only caught his interest in a rare way, but stayed with him for years. ]
What got you started in music? Was it a calling or something you were trained for? What is it that you love about it all these years later? Let's start there.
[ Istredd loves hearing about other people's passions. He is used to his coming off as very boring to other people typically, but he doesn't let that stop him from loving what he does, or what he's interested in. Jaskier is someone he knows who also genuinely cares about his career, and while it's far more creative than a scholar's books, it's something they have in common. ]