[PQ] [SE] Sing Down the Stars

YOU SAID THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT THE MOON IT ROSE TOO SOON AND WE'RE DOING WHAT WE SHOULD She wonders if Jigano is exhausted with them, their childish flirting and secret jokes. Part of her feels sheepish about it, embarrassed and self-conscious in the light of affection which cannot be contained. Another is somewhat vindicated, remembering countless instances of the bard and hunter doing the same: hands held, glances passed, touches which clearly amounted to more than the innocent hugs they offered to her. Why shouldn't she enjoy herself similarly, tease him and taunt him with her newfound happiness, her pleasant enjoyment of a romanced life? But Jigano seems to be in spirits good as ever, inviting them for a final verse and picking up the pace. Dutifully Amalia taps her triangle faster, the soft ting! of the metal bar a cheerful, timely beat. She is surprised that Deimos is asked to start, turning to look at the tall man with an arched and daring brow. His blue gaze is gone from her, turned to the crackling fire; unabashed, she watches shadows play across his face. He makes a longer verse, like hers, his words more poetic than her own. Swallowing, unsure how to follow, Amalia does her best, Jyoti singing happily in time from where she sits with Isuma. "Into a world, vast and strange, They travel, singing out your name. Safrin! Lady of the stars! Please smile on our bold refrain." a m a l i a You said it's life that moves too much We're losing touch But I'm not losing you