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((apparently she couldn't refrain from comment for long))

OOC: WEAK!

OOC; 😉

His eyes flash guiltily, he swallows, and looks away again.

Gideon seems frozen for a moment, then taking a deep breath, he takes his turn, as the last applicant.

She reaches to take his hand, and gives him an apologetic look, then turns to regard Gideon expectantly.

He takes both her hand, and a deep breath, as Gideon starts.

The boggan mutters something to himself, and seems to find resolve

OOC: Perception Plus Alertness, DC 6 reveals he said "I deserve to be here. Others believe in me. I can too."

A slow strum, a build up, and "Saying "I love you"
Is not the words I want to hear from you
It's not that I want you
Not to say, but if you only knew how easy
It would be to show me how you feel" His voice is gentle and strong, turning golden ...

Her hand in August's, she listens.

"More than words
Is all you have to do to make it real
Then you wouldn't have to say that you love me
'Cause I'd already know" His voice fills the chamber, not with volume but resonance.

"What would you do if my heart was torn in two?
More than words to show you feel
That your love for me is real
What would you say if I took those words away
Then you couldn't make things new
Just by saying "I love you"..." A challenge, a plea, a ...yearning

And gentle instruction"More than words
Now but I've tried to talk to you
And make you understand
All you have to do is close your eyes
And just reach out your hands
And touch me
Hold me close, don't ever let me go"

Jennette wipes her eyes

August glances over at Coradel shyly.

After a moment, she catches him looking at her, and actually blushes slightly at the attention of her trueheart.

"More than words
Is all I ever needed you to show
Then you wouldn't have to say that you love me
'Cause I'd already know
What would you do if my heart was torn in two
More than words to show you feel
That your love for me is real
What would you say if I took those words away
When you couldn't make things new
Just by saying "I love you"" And he lets his voice fade at the lingering refrains "More than words
More than words
More than words
More than words
More than words..." And it ends, only echoes remain.

A quick grin, and he ducks his head.

She lets the tones die away before releasing August's hand and applauding.

He rises and bows. "Thank you all"

August likewise applauds.

Still clapping, she rises from her seat. "I cannot tell you how very impressed I am. Thank you, each of you, for gifting us with your fine performances on this Imbolc night. Truly, the Dreaming blesses us with your presence.

"

Another round of applause for all the performers.

Indeed, quite the crowd gathered for this last round and cheers break out, as discussions break out on who will be chosen.

When it does down, she says, "The choice of a Troubador is one I do not make lightly, and you have all made it very, very difficult. I ask your patience as I consult with my advisors. Please partake of food and drink in the meantime."

Indeed, food and drink is brought to them. One of the female boggans eyes Leonora a bit rudely as oh sure now Leonora serves drinks.

(PAUSE)