"Your consideration is all I can ask," he murmured graciously, before her words sparked a theatrical flair that had its intended effect when Rexanna fell to laughing. His sparkling smile softened with warmth at her revelation and he captured her elbow deftly, sliding his arm through hers in a rare display of physical affection. "And I am glad for that. You have long been deserving of it, my friend."
Talk of Bastien was a guaranteed way to spoil the bard's mood, but he kept his smile on, even as he gave his warnings. She might trust the slippery braggart, but Jigano most certainly did not. Bastien had professed to care about Safrin as well, had he not? He seemed a man of quick passions - quick to love, yes, but also quick to cool off and leave, or become distracted and attracted to the 'new' shiny thing that caught his eye. He knew better than to continue to criticize the man Rexanna was sweet on though, and he at least found a smile for her reassurance. "Yes, I would appreciate knowing that you have made it back safe! And any information you were able to find, of course," he added with a smile. "For the guild's chronicles, as well as my own curiosity!" He grinned and began to lead them back to the festivities still in full swing behind them.
"Now, about that dancing..."
Talk of Bastien was a guaranteed way to spoil the bard's mood, but he kept his smile on, even as he gave his warnings. She might trust the slippery braggart, but Jigano most certainly did not. Bastien had professed to care about Safrin as well, had he not? He seemed a man of quick passions - quick to love, yes, but also quick to cool off and leave, or become distracted and attracted to the 'new' shiny thing that caught his eye. He knew better than to continue to criticize the man Rexanna was sweet on though, and he at least found a smile for her reassurance. "Yes, I would appreciate knowing that you have made it back safe! And any information you were able to find, of course," he added with a smile. "For the guild's chronicles, as well as my own curiosity!" He grinned and began to lead them back to the festivities still in full swing behind them.
"Now, about that dancing..."
