[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

No chance to leave, as right after Ventus has freed himself from Shiva's grasp, she almost immediately she got a hold of one of his sleeves before he even got the slightes chance to get away. "I'd actually be happy to stay there and listen to the tune of your instrument, de- VEN. Just for the sake of...getting to know the sound of it and you playing it. I know the lyrics, but I'm missing the melody to go with the lyrics. Alright?"

At Shiva's somewhat eager declaration (Which almost caused him to grin when she almost adopted his term of endearment) , Ventus wrapped an arm behind her back and gave them nod of his head, before leading them to the Shamisen player. Learning music with his crush dear friend...just the outcome he was hoping for!

He introduced himself to the musician and his desire to learn his chosen/found instrument (Giving the gentleman a respectful bow as he did so) and they accepted his request, he quickly got into the familiar groove of learning as he listen/mimicked his instructor. His scholarly background and vague familiarity with how to play a gitar greatly aided in him absorbing all the knowledge/techniques and commiting it to long term memory, so much so that he felt he could at least play his instrument with some modcrum of skill (Leveling up Preform for 6 XP, Giving me 1 Point in it!)!

Once he was finished with his music lesson, the man urged him to immediately put his practice to good use, which briefly caused him to hestitate for moment before he nodded his head. Ven got into stance and let himself go into a mild trance state to clear his mind and relax as he was instructed, and quietly pondered what Skial he would create for the song he was making. 'Tandel and the Reverand said that the song must come from the heart, and I know the basic structure of the Skial I read from Shiva's book, but what would be the best choice? Many things lay within myself, equal parts positive and.....not, so what feelings do I draw upon to empower my song......ah. .....Not a totally comforting or festive song, but its what my heart devised, and so I must head its dictation,' he though, pondering what to sing until it came upon him suddenly and without warning, leaving him feeling somewhat sullen yet resolute with what he came up with.

Clearing his mind again, the amatuar musician took a deep breath and let it out a heavy breath of air, before he began to play, singing the Skial he made in tandum in tune with the song:

"Look
See
The world can seem so scary
 
Look
See
Harbors things that make one wary
 
Sleep
And Dream
Of memories sweet and dear
 
Sleep
Dream
Of happiness without fear
 
Look and see how lives shift like the seasons
From youth to innocence lost without many reasons
Yet despite life being filled with strife and grief
People laugh and smile, buoyed by heartfelt belief
 
Look
See
Instead a world without fright

Look
See
Because we can make it bright

Look
See
Because we can make it bright"

Ventus finished his song with nary a flourish or much aplomb, but never the less it ended on a high note, filled with thought that despite the misfortunes of life and the vile things that exist, their was always hope that things could be improved for the better. Its a belief he's proven himself, so he knows that its true.