Ahead lies...?

[Anastasia]

"I heard it," Xandra says, "How about we go sit and listen to the music?"

[Nephrite]

Moore nods and goes to do just that!

[Anastasia]

It's not bad - a trio of humans and a single lizardman play. It's certainly not bad, but you know you could do far better with a casual effort.

Xandra listens for a few moments, "Hmmm..." she murmurs thoughtfully.

[Nephrite]

"It's a good effort." Moore says quietly with a smile.

[Anastasia]

"It is a worthy effort," Xandra says, "I have nod desire to upstage them." Keeping her voice low, "Let them play and enjoy the art of music, free of worrying about those better than them."

[Nephrite]

Moore wiggles his fingers in their direction, nonetheless.

Surge of Hope for +6 morale bonus to their skill checks. : )

[Nephrite]

Actually Surge is +4, excuse me.

[Anastasia]

The music notably improves at that, picking up both skill and energy.

Xandra smiles at this, "A small gift of what they could learn in time?"

[Nephrite]

"It's important to know what you're capable of doing." Moore says with a smile. "It helps give you that extra motivation and hope."

[Anastasia]

"I'll settle for better music," Kaja adds in, "Though you aren't the sing a song and strum a lute kind of bard."

"I hope not," Cresiel says, "A lute would be too large for a pixie."

That gets Kaja to slowly exhale, eyes closed as he sighs.

[Nephrite]

"Everyone starts somewhere." Moore says. "Insight should get back to us soon, I hope."

[Anastasia]

It is indeed not long.

'Duke Moore,' Insight says, 'The Knowledge Dragon can be met, but he requires a donation of rare lore.'

[Nephrite]

'That should not be difficult. Is that something I can present to them, or does it need to be presented somewhere else, first?' He responds.

[Anastasia]

'Present it to him. We have dealt with him before, he will see you and your donation as a favor to us,' Insight explains.

[Nephrite]

'Very well. Where may I go to find him, then?' He asks.