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The musician was a little startled by the other man’s sudden appearance. He didn’t even hear any approaching footsteps. “Hm? I take it this is your feline companion?” Mintha still pet the cat, smiling a little when he noticed it was enjoying the attention. He wasn’t bothered by the cat approaching him, but it seems this wasn’t a normal occurrence. He was such a pretty cat too. “You must take such good care of him...his fur is so soft.”

He could probably spend the entire night with Murr, but he had places to go. Or at least, he couldn’t stay in one spot for too long. Mintha finally stood back up now that his violin was packed back up. “I assume he is normally not so friendly with strangers?”

@nesufuratu | liked for a starter

“I only ever see you when the sun hides.”

Minth didn’t mind meeting with the man at such late hours, however, it was becoming rather...concerning. He’s never seen Veles travel into the daylight. It is almost as if the other just completely disappears, nowhere to be found during the sun’s hours. The bard never knows where to find him during those times. “Is there a reason you only ever come out during this time?”

It’s the first time he has ever asked. “You...you do not have to answer if you wish to refrain...” The minstrel wouldn’t mind not knowing. At least he would like to believe it was unimportant. However, it left an unsettling feeling. 

@fatalimusae | liked for a starter | Camilla

“CAMILLA!”

It was the only thing the princess heard before the minstrel was struck down in her place. An ambush had been waiting for their platoon to arrive at this spot, or perhaps from the looks of the small blade embedded in the bard’s back, a Hoshidan Ninja had thought to take out one of the Nohrian Royals here. Either way, Mintha had taken a hit clearly meant for Camilla.

He’d been the only one to notice just in time, and was grateful she was unharmed. However, despite his joy, she looked so upset. Mintha didn’t mean to be the cause of that expression on her face. Body trembling as he struggle to remain standing, he gave the woman a reassuring smile.

“I-It’s okay...” He coughed before his body finally gave out, the pain making it unbearable to remain conscious.

@fatalimusae | liked for a starter | Oboro

“Just as the music of your homeland has its own unique style and sound, as does Nohrian. I am a man dedicated to learning every type of instrument there is after all. However, the violin is unmatched against majority of instruments regardless of origin.”

And this is merely due to preference after all. However, the only other instrument he enjoys the sound is the shamisen. An instrument he doesn’t know a well as he wishes. His father was a master at it, and yet he was not. “Plus, you haven’t even heard me play yet, so how would you know?” Arguing with a Minstrel of all people probably wasn’t wise. He didn’t mind answering Oboro’s questions, though. They were a little amusing if not a little frustrating with how narrow-minded they seemed. 

He cleared his throat. “And no. I only know how to cast spells through instruments. The use of tomes and scrolls are unknown to me. While learning an actual weapon would be ideal, the only thing I can hold without setting off...unwanted anxieties is a lance.”