"You catch more flies with honey than vinegar, and the same is true for instruments and notes," he shot back with a grin. "Treat them gently and they'll reward you with the sweetest of tones, sing and sigh beneath your touch, and always be waiting eagerly for the next verse. Treat them too rough and, well," he spread elegant hands in an eloquent shrug. "They'll never sing for you again." What could he say? Jigano was a very thorough musician by nature.
He chuckled and gave her a little half-bow as they agreed on her cursing abilities, but there were companions to laugh at and tea to steep and by the time he made it back to the table the conversation had moved on. He listened to Edy's explanation sympathetically, nodding in understanding. Having a family could change a man, and especially his priorities. And as long as the dangerous creatures in the Greatwood didn't cross the old barrier line, they really weren't the Guild's problem; Jigano doubted the Fae would appreciate anyone coming into their woods for such a purpose. They had proven more than capable of taking care of themselves if any creature proved to be a true threat to them.
"What if the thief lacks a conscience and sees nothing wrong with taking from others?" Jigano asked curiously. "Neither thief nor bug consider the consequences of their actions, yet both are causing harm to others by what they do. If neither understand right or wrong, why would you let one go on causing damage and destruction - even death - while not doing the same for the other?"
He chuckled and gave her a little half-bow as they agreed on her cursing abilities, but there were companions to laugh at and tea to steep and by the time he made it back to the table the conversation had moved on. He listened to Edy's explanation sympathetically, nodding in understanding. Having a family could change a man, and especially his priorities. And as long as the dangerous creatures in the Greatwood didn't cross the old barrier line, they really weren't the Guild's problem; Jigano doubted the Fae would appreciate anyone coming into their woods for such a purpose. They had proven more than capable of taking care of themselves if any creature proved to be a true threat to them.
"What if the thief lacks a conscience and sees nothing wrong with taking from others?" Jigano asked curiously. "Neither thief nor bug consider the consequences of their actions, yet both are causing harm to others by what they do. If neither understand right or wrong, why would you let one go on causing damage and destruction - even death - while not doing the same for the other?"
