A song of healing

[zelda_hylia]

Who: Sheik and anyone that hears him
When: February 14th, sunset
Where: The highest perch he could find, near the plaza
Style: I'll match!
Status: Open~

[The aftermath of the curse had been painful for many, and the Sheikah felt the need to help the city. The memories of being a siren were far too fresh, so he chose this form to do it. Finding the highest spot that he can, he takes out his harp and sings the Song of Healing, praying for all those with heavy hearts right now to find some peace. His voice is soft and low, but it carries across the plaza with ease, seeking out those that might need to hear it.]

Comments

...considering the character, YOU HAVE A POINT. He is Wisdom in the Triforce of Lineface.

[zelda_hylia]

[The Sheikah stops, smiling up at Serph. The expression is obvious even with only one eye showing. He's not about to reveal that he already knows the man, questioning him when he speaks.]

Hello, there. And what's your name?

He is so wise he trips over items while walking!

[bufudine]

[Awww he was listening to that. But he nods in greeting.]

Serph. Yours?

[zelda_hylia]

[Hey, he waited until the end of the song!]

My name is Sheik. What brings you out this evening, Serph?

[bufudine]

[He needs dinner and you're on the menu-- pfft no.. He casts his gaze around at the scenery before answering.]

Vatheon's still very new to me.

[Still very fascinating to him. He thinks that's a pretty succinct answer to Sheik's question. He really liked that song, and he feels Sheik should know.]

Your song was very soothing.

[zelda_hylia]

[He seems to appreciate the compliment.]

Thank you. Many people's nerves are frayed from the last curse. That song is one of healing, I hoped that it would reach those that need it.

[bufudine]

[It's a sentiment he can appreciate.]

And yourself?

[Serph's aware that people don't know him as well as his Tribe, so he expands his statement.]

Are you alright?

[zelda_hylia]

[The Sheikah closed his eyes, tilting his head up towards the dome.]

I am not. I hurt someone terribly during the curse, I'm afraid.

[bufudine]

[Another one, it seems.

It's really awkward to talk up at Shiek like this, so Serph's climbing up the building -- it doesn't take him long -- so he can stand beside Shiek. He's not uncomfortably close, but he's close enough to provide a shoulder to lean on, if needed.]

I can listen.

[zelda_hylia]

[He laughs and shakes his head.]

I couldn't. It was a very personal sort of hurt. I don't want to intrude on their privacy as well as having done that...

[Sola... that post he had made. He just looked so dead...]

[bufudine]

[Serph nods, understanding. He doesn't need to know what has happened. If Shiek doesn't want to tell him, then he won't ask any further.

He'll put a comforting hand on Shiek's shoulder, if he will allow it.]

Hurt can be healed here. There is time, when there's no fighting.

[zelda_hylia]

[The touch is startling, but he accepts it.]

I hope that is so. I think it may be best for them if I don't contact them again, though.

[bufudine]

[Serph personally doesn't think so, but since he doesn't know the situation between the two, he keeps his mouth shut about his views and lets his hand drop from Shiek's shoulder.]

Does your song soothe you when you play it?

[zelda_hylia]

[He looks at Serph curiously.]

Not in particular. Why do you ask?

[bufudine]

[It just seems a little sad for one to soothe everyone else's hurt except their own.]

Maybe if you taught someone the same song, one could give you the same calmness you have given Vatheon.

[zelda_hylia]

Perhaps. I'm not sure that it can be done without a magical instrument.

[He caressed the harp lovingly.]

If you'd like to learn it, I can teach you regardless.

[bufudine]

[Serph nods.]

I'd like to.

[...Though no guarantees on how well he'll learn without a single musical bone in him.

Actually there's something about this guy that's bothering Serph. Despite being a stranger, his scent is oddly familiar. But he'll postpone that conversation for later.]

[zelda_hylia]

[Sheik takes out some paper and begins to write. He had no qualms about doing so, it wouldn't reveal his identity - he used the opposite hand as a Sheikah. He writes the lyrics of the first verse down and hands it to Serph, then pics up his harp and plays again, singing it for him.]

... I have to stop spelling Sheik as Shiek. i before e except after c doesn't apply here!

[bufudine]

[Hmm? What is this paper for-- oh. The sad thing about this song is that it speaks of going back to better days. But for him, all the better days lie in the future, not the past.

Nevertheless, Serph has his eyes fixed on Sheik, listening intently, hearing the rise and fall in pitch as Sheik sings. Memorising the song is an easy task for him. He stays quiet, though, not wanting to sing until he is prompted to.]

I before e except after c or in weird words like "weird"~

[zelda_hylia]

[Sheik nods to him, starting the song over.]

Sing along with me, this time.

[If he's tone deaf, Sheik can lead him.]

Sob English y u gotta be so weird

[bufudine]

[Serph nods, and will follow the lead of Sheik. Unfortunately, while Serph has a great memory, his singing leaves a lot to be desired. Even with the help of Sheik, his pitch is usually slightly off. Sometimes a semi-tone too high... or a semi-tone too low.

He can tell he's off because his sound isn't matching Sheik's, but he just can't quite hit the right notes.

...This is hard >:T]

[zelda_hylia]

[The strange tones hurt Sheik's sensitive ears, but he doesn't comment.]

It can be a little difficult at first. If you take out your SFC, I can record it for you.

[bufudine]

[He just isn't made for singing. At least Serph's trying hard!

Nodding, he takes out his SFC. He fiddles with it for a moment to set the device to record an entry under private lock. He looks back at Sheik and gives him a small nod -- a signal to resume the song -- when his SFC is ready to record.]

[zelda_hylia]

[Sheik plays the song once more, never faltering. If there's one thing the Hylian Royal Family would brag about, it would definitely be their musical talent.]

This song also works to calm restless ghosts, if you learn it properly.

[bufudine]

[When the song ends, Serph turns off recording. From now on, if he is at the base -- an abandoned building he and Cielo have staked out for themselves -- there's a very good chance the recording will be played on loop.

He tilts his head questioningly.]

What is a ghost?

[zelda_hylia]

A ghost is a spiritual imprint that some people leave behind when they die. Usually those with unfinished business.

[He sets his harp to the side, wondering if Vatheon has any ghosts...]