That's a good point, but I'm fairly certain most of the music from then has faded. I loved everything about my job, honestly. I've studied the history of this world extensively but I don't have the freedom to do more.
[ Istredd is very passionate about his work. He dedicated decades to following his interests. No one found it interesting at all, so he constantly had to accept that his love of history was more of a solo project. Stregobor did hear him out every time he reported and sometimes even seemed interested, but he saw it more as something Istredd had to get out of his system before coming back to the Brotherhood. It isolated him from his peers and organization, but that was part of the point.
The simple but nice gesture of Jaskier touching his hand makes him feel amazing, a thrill. He was far more confident in his disguise in the Feywilds but he remembers being so reactive to Jaskier even then. He does get more sure of himself the more he knows someone, as most in Thorne can attest, but he's shy at first.
It is very interesting to hear where other passions come from, and the fact Jaskier found connection to attention would make sense for someone born to perform.]
It takes a lot of bravery to take that and travel the world with it though. I assume the road wasn't always easy or safe.
[ The rest of them from their world have powers, training, ways to protect themselves from the harshness of their realm. Jaskier is smart and competent but Istredd can't see the reality of travel being comfortable for anyone else. There had to be a lot of uncertainty and danger. ]
But you said your family's estate? I remember you introduced yourself with your full title to me. Someone in your position could have done anything with his life. It's fascinating.
[ But he chose the life of a wandering bard. It is unusual. And unique.]
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[ Istredd is very passionate about his work. He dedicated decades to following his interests. No one found it interesting at all, so he constantly had to accept that his love of history was more of a solo project. Stregobor did hear him out every time he reported and sometimes even seemed interested, but he saw it more as something Istredd had to get out of his system before coming back to the Brotherhood. It isolated him from his peers and organization, but that was part of the point.
The simple but nice gesture of Jaskier touching his hand makes him feel amazing, a thrill. He was far more confident in his disguise in the Feywilds but he remembers being so reactive to Jaskier even then. He does get more sure of himself the more he knows someone, as most in Thorne can attest, but he's shy at first.
It is very interesting to hear where other passions come from, and the fact Jaskier found connection to attention would make sense for someone born to perform.]
It takes a lot of bravery to take that and travel the world with it though. I assume the road wasn't always easy or safe.
[ The rest of them from their world have powers, training, ways to protect themselves from the harshness of their realm. Jaskier is smart and competent but Istredd can't see the reality of travel being comfortable for anyone else. There had to be a lot of uncertainty and danger. ]
But you said your family's estate? I remember you introduced yourself with your full title to me. Someone in your position could have done anything with his life. It's fascinating.
[ But he chose the life of a wandering bard. It is unusual. And unique.]