#fenixtj

"Next break, we can talk to her?"

Piper cheers for Spencer going up!

Salma brightens and leans forward again, eyes on the young troll...

Spencer steps up and says "I know some here like some animated soundtracks. If you haven't seen this one... you need to."

"When the last eagle flies over the last crumbling mountain
And the last lion roars at the last dusty fountain
In the shadow of the forest though she may be old and worn
They will stare unbelieving at the last unicorn

When the first breath of winter through the flowers is icing
And you look to the north and a pale moon is rising
And it seems like all is dying and would leave the world to mourn
In the distance hear the laughter of the last unicorn

I'm alive, I'm alive

When the last moon is cast over the last star of morning
And the future has passed without even a last desperate warning
Then look into the sky where through the clouds a path is torn
Look and see her how she sparkles, it's the last unicorn

I'm alive, I'm alive!"

Piper exhales softly as the song begins - this song hitting hard for any changeling, who knows the pain and sorrow of magic fading from a world ever colder...

Adam might not 'get it' as strongly, but he holds Piper and understands it affects her.

Indeed, Peter Beagle was kinian some swear. Others say that they knew the guy who knew the guy who mused him. It was generally agreed, he knew what was going on at the core.

Ellie... weeps?

And she leans on Adam's arms, unabashedly letting the tears flow as well.

Salma pats at Ellie's arm, concerned, and finally just wraps arms around her.

Ariel was just enjoying it... but then Ellie cries.. so she hugs her..possibly colliding with Salma a bit..

and might end up cryinhg too

It's a GOOD cry.

One old boggan, wrinkled and withered wipes a tea from his eye and nods.

"Princesca, I will grow a horn for you, just do not be sad." The childling swears!

"I'm not sad... it's just..."

gesturing!

Clem clears her throat. Nope. She Trolls grown don't cry.

The song is short, but so very true and sweet. And the troll steps down.

Jessica is very-very stone-faced.

Adam cuddles Piper, and wipes her tears with a napkin.

Mitra says to Jessica "The DeBukes represent well"

She sniffles, and reassures Adam. "I'm fine, it's just... damn, that song always gets me."

"It's pretty.... but sad." Adam comforts.

"They do." Jessica may not yet have seen Clem.

"And next is PHoebe"

Piper straightens again, eager for this song...

Phoebe steps up and says "This one is going to be kind of scary... I will sing it in a scary voice. I understand if some don't want to hang around.but I know there are sluagh who don't get to enjoy the music.. and I know I'll get to sing to them too.. so.. well... be brave if you can. and if you can't.. it's okay"

She has set up a small harpsichord/piano thing

Piper blinks, and watches in interest... this sounds intriguing.

Holger's jaw sets. He's not afraid!

Salma looks unsure. "Maybe someone should go tell Ahpuch."

Jessica signals Dame Ash.

Dame Ash nods, and if Jessica wants her to get a certain sluagh boy she does. If she wants her to escort any of the hcildlings out..that's fine too

Ellie stays, too - her beloved Phoebe!

She is brave!

Besides, the Aesin is not running and..what would it look like if a Baroness outlasted a countess?

"His smile fair as spring, as towards him he draws you
His tongue sharp and silvery, as he implores you..." minor keys dance, the song a whisper that somehow crawls across the chamber

"Please see if you can draw the childlings away; if not, stay with them...." to Dame Ash as the song begins.

Dame Ash lures the pooka girl away "Need your help"

Salma has hidden her head in her skirts as Phoebe sings about silvery and sharp tongues...

A sniff, and she follows the Dame. "If you need help..."

"Oh definitely..."

The song continues... spreading like a pale moon's gaze

A glance back at Ellie... unsure she should leave her!

"Your wishes he grants, as he swears to adore you
Gold, silver, jewels – he lays riches before you
Dues need be repaid, and he will come for you
All to reclaim, no smile to console you"

Piper, on the other hand, shivers in delight!

Holger moves closer to Ellie. He must guard her. Yes. It's not that he wants to be closer to ANYONE during this nope. GULP

"He’ll snare you in bonds, eyes glowing’, a fire" That beautiful voice turned creepy.
"To gore and torment you," a breath.. the last breath " till the stars expire"

Salma had finally settled on burying her face into Dame Ash's side, hiding but not really leaving.