Employment 'n Work (Valk)

by **Inessa** on September 16th, 2012, 3:31 pm

9, Fall of 512 A.V.

As the sun was highest in the sky, a young woman made her way to the well-known workshop deep within her hold. She was nervous, eyes a mixture of pink and purple, gait uncertain. The young lass even paused briefly in the road every now and then, much to the annoyance of anyone who was right behind her. Those that paid attention to her would note she was rehearsing the same lines over and over.

When she came across the shop she searched for, a brief smile crossed her lips, yellow mixing with the pink and purple in her eyes. She looked upon the great green sign boldly telling all the name of the establishment, Strings 'n Things. A glance was spared over her shoulder at the lute stowed behind her back, a long leather strap going from hip to just right next to her neck, keeping it up and close against her body. This store was where it was created a few years ago.

She stopped before the door, inhaling slowly through her nose. As she exhaled, her tense body eased. Well, she thought. Here goes nothing.

The door slowly creaked open as she made her way in, trying to clear her black leather boots of snow with a stomp or two before entry. "Hello?" Her inquiring tone carried her timid voice, pink and purple pushing aside the yellow in her eye. She ahemed quietly into a fist to collect herself, before speaking with more confidence. "Is there any chance I could acquire a job here?" A very slight smirk of satisfaction spread across her lips as she said the words.

by **Valkyrie** on September 17th, 2012, 2:45 pm

As the door creaked open a man with coppery skin and gray streaked hair looked up and smiled as Inessa called out. The man, Parrsni Snowsong, stretched his back before walking forward and extending a hand towards Inessa, meaning to give her a handshake.

“That depends, who’s asking and what kind of work are you looking for?” Parrsni asked with a quick grin and a twinkle in his blue and green flecked eyes. Those who knew Parrsni expected his teasing jokes and familiar tone but sometimes those who were just beginning to get to know him might consider him a tad too boisterous. It took time for people to come around to his sense of humor and friendliness but they always did in the end. “I’m Parrsni but I usually go by Parr.”

by **Inessa** on September 17th, 2012, 2:57 pm

She returned the smile, confidence coming back as she took his hand, offering a firm shake. "Inessa Snowsong, sir." The girl heard of the man previously, having done a little bit of research before coming here. Still, the amusement he showed seemed to cheer her up, as her eyes turned yellow. "Just a musician, seeking to learn how to craft the instruments I play as well, and well... seeking a bit of coin as well. Music, I've found, doesn't bring a steady income." Her free hand jabbed a thumb over her shoulder, at the lute hanging by leather strap.

"I'll admit I'm not an experienced carver. But I hope to learn." Head tilted slightly to the side, she smiled.

by **Valkyrie** on September 19th, 2012, 2:22 pm

“The same love of instruments brought me here and here is where I’ve stayed ever since. Music certainly don’t pay unless you are prepared to stand in the Red Diamond for hours on end.” Parrsni said and a barking laugh burst out of his throat. Not many men were as amused by their own jokes as Parrsni was. His laughter subsided and his expression became a bit more serious.

“Don’t worry about your carving skill. We will give you easy things to work on until you are ready for bigger projects. The pay is decent, 5 gold mizas a day if you show up regular enough. Does this arrangement suit you?” Parrsni’s tone held the usual playfulness but it was clear that he was speaking seriously as a workshop master.

by **Inessa** on September 22nd, 2012, 1:06 am

Inessa smirked, yellow eyes meeting Parrsni's. As someone who had tried to make a living purely through playing music, the joke had a bit of a bite to it. Still, she found herself nodding in concordance with his tidbit. "I'd rather keep from doing than, thank you very much," she replied with a smile.

As he went on to make note about her future job, she nodded her head once more. It seemed simple enough, and it sounded like he was willing to let her ease into it. Too many times had she heard horror stories about bosses demanding skilled work on day one. So it was refreshing to hear such was not the case for Strings 'N Things.

"It most certainly does, sir."

by **Valkyrie** on September 24th, 2012, 2:49 pm

Inessa :

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