Patricia
*It was a long few days of travel... Thinking only to himself... Coping and seething within himself... He felt massive guilt... However, he no longer needed to go on his quest to find his younger brother... It was time for him to do something for himself... He must keep his word to the witch whom had given him his quest. Though... He simply didn't know where the witch was. Thus needed to search for her... Once he made it fully to the capital, he activated his divine sense to see if he could find her energy that he once sensed before.*

"A Taoist is only as good as his word"
Carolyn
*Was in the capital within a tavern she had been playing her violin in the center of the violin, her white hair flowing as she had her eyes closed people looked on captivated not only by the girls beauty but by the song she played each step she stroked the violin as she wished each stroke caused music to flow into the air lifting the spirits off all the adventurers and local town folk many who wished to take her hand in marriage, however she had no interest in love, but her heart was beating fast sweat dripping from her forehead as she fell in love with her own music she made, it felt like he soul was the one playing like her hands were connected to the strings of a puppeteer she began to slowly move with the flow of her music in total concentration as people cheered and drank meed, wine, liqour all around her. She remained pure not consuming any liqour as her body was her temple, her mind must remain sharp to play her song and help everyone in need bring smiles to others in a world so cold.*

*With each turn she took her beautiful white dress shifted with each graceful step as if she was in a dance, the stares at her body were unwelcomed she didn't like them, the whistles bothered her and almost made her lose her flow but she focused even more there was no need to listen to people that were driven by biological, desire of lust she saw herself above that her finger tips were red and bruises along with the side of her cheek, as her pale knuckles were red along with her pale face, her cheeks and across the bridge of her nose was hot read as she was charged by each stroke. This was all that cheong could sense the witch was seemingly not here she was a mage caster maybe she had concealed her presence to prevent herself from being found.*
Patricia
*Cheong Myeong continued to search using his divine sense, however picked up nothing... Thus needed to do it the long way, he ventured his way down the streets, although in the distance heard the melody of a violin. The notes of the song had slowly drawn him in, as he found himself walking to search for that sound... He continued to walk more and more continuing to find that sound of the Violin, until he came across the tavern. There he went inside and was blasted with the music of the violin, playing ever so beautifully and entrancingly. He couldn't help but smile a the same warm smile he had once worn, seeing the smiling widely and laughing. The sight to see happiness all around, Cheong Myeong first looked at the person playing, surprised to see such a beautiful woman there and playing the violin so well. However, he saw the calluses and marks of those whom wield a sword, that only made her the more interesting to him. A swordswoman who can also play such a wonderful melody, truly amazing and rare. Deeper inside he noticed that there was an open area where others danced, so he too couldn't help himself from joining in. He began to sway and move his arms lightly and gently, making fanciful movements that kept those watching entranced by the movement of his hands and the direction he moved in. He stepped around lightly, dodging around those whom danced around, as he move gracefully. The essence of the plum blossom sword is to bloom plums, as well as its fluidity and elegance in simple yet gentle movements. As the style progresses and truly blooms, only then would it become fanciful and become the beautiful plum blossom. While dancing he began to infuse qi into his hands and manipulated it to fall all around resembling plum blossoms... The smell of plums and it's sweetness filled the room while Cheong Myeong danced progressively. He now was deeply entranced by the song and only her the violin playing.*
Carolyn
*As she continued to play her melody she had no one to dance with she used her magic to force her tired bruised hands to continue playing to keep the happiness in the tavern going. She payed no attention to anyone but her violin, as another patron entered the tavern this encouraged her to keep going it lit a fire in her heart and belly, a soft pant escaped her pink lips the smell of the plum blossoms filled the air this caused her beautiful eyes to open and wander around until she found him! The source of euphoric smell it drew her close as she played her violin with each stroke she danced closer to him dodging and weaving with each step through the crowd as if a leaf falling from a tree until she was nearly Infront of him she saw him dancing in a melodic type flow and came closer to him as she danced with him taking a soft step to the side then to right a battle of chess began in her head to see if he could keep up with her or catch onto her flow.*
Patricia
*Cheong Myeong continued to dance happily, smiling warmly with a slit tint pink on his cheeks. Progressively he heard the music play closer and closer, until he found himself dancing with the player herself. He first looked at the movement of her feet and slowly integrated, beginning to match her movement with his own variations. From there he himself began to maneuver around in a way that would essentially simultaneously move while also circling her. He appeared here and there around her smiling ever so gently, as his arms continued to move, the more he danced around, the more one could say he was like a sword dancer, his movements made were that beginning to resemble sword techniques to see if she could recognize another being who follows the path of the sword. Behind him, plum blossoms trailed behind, all moving and bending to his will, as if his dance were trying to tell a story, a story of old. A young Taoist whom wondered and pondered the life and dream of attaining immortality. He sat under the plum blossoms as he thought more and more, though slowly he was entranced by the plum blossoms and was pulled to move along. Using his sword he danced around while also swinging his sword, only growing and growing while the dance became more fanciful. Only to become the first Sect leader of the Mount Hua Sect*
Carolyn
*As she danced the pieces of the chess board appeared in her head a challenging opponent she had to change her strategy to stay ahead. Taking a soft breath she began to slow down the strokes on the violin to slow down the pace as he was was keeping up with her she planned to change the pace and pick it back up as it slowed down she would see him still somehow being able to match her pace, as her steps were still ever so soft prancing like a deer amongst the lush grass fields, taking a step to the side then behind him as her back was nearly touching his as she began to pick the pace up again but quickly as if a best drop she spun around he would have to spin to prevent her from falling or bumping into him and damaging the flow she wanted to see if he could move swiftly but also in best with each note that was hit, and stay with there backs near each other as she released another pant closing her eyes to focus once more the taps of the feet leaving the audience awe struck, it was now them two with the audience around and quiet to not get in the way of the lore dance, she also go close to see if he could steal the lead from her and beat her to the next step to control the pace she would step to the back and then close to him with a spin her dress twirling in the air*
Patricia
*At this point, became more than just a simple dance, but it would seem to be like she was challenging him. Something, he couldn't reject, especially from a swordswoman such as herself. Thus from there his movements became more and more fanciful, flowing and gliding around the are seamlessly. Eventually he jumped into the air performing flips, while doing so also moved gracefully through the air. Eventually coming around to her, standing in front of her, with his face just barely in front of hers. If her eyes were open, she'd see the vibrant pink and golden speckles within his eyes, his pupils much different and unusual than most as his pupils resembled that of a 4 point star. Though the emotion and passion behind it carried him around, grabbing her hand, now taking full reigns of the lead in this dance. He pulled her in and out gently, spinning her lightly while he maneuvered around, flailing his free arm with certain hand motions and gestures to keep their eyes focused on his. There he took a deep breath and let out his voice, the voice of a tenor that matched to the melody of this song. A folk song he sang that sings about the cold winters and the winter plum blossom, the cold yet sweetness of the never ending winter. His voice resounded, ever so strong and gentle, clean even where the deaf could hear. So that the audience feels the emotion and movement of such a song. The plum blossoms too changed as the plum blossoms lost their neon bright pink color and seemed more opaque and solidified, the pink qi became more vibrant and almost lifelike if it were touched. The plum blossoms fell gently and gracefully as they began to surround the dancing duo in an beautiful arrangement.*
Carolyn
*As she closed her eyes again she played harder and faster but as he matched her pace even almost passing it the ancient letters along her back down to her tail bone began to glow a gentle light baby blue, as she opened her eyes to find his after he did all the flips and his face was nearly right Infront of hers, a look of surprise filled her. Her light. Blue eyes would be like looking into a tropical ocean, off the beach of an island his were a 4 point star and seeing his blushing pink face the smell of the plum blossoms even more vibrant, as he took her hand herw magic gently guided the violin into another's hand, as she was pulled in she pressed up against him she was taken aback and filled with surprise and wonder, but she couldn't lose her eyes focused once more she flowed with him taking lead spinning around with graceful twirls as she held hands with his as she matched his step just as fast taking the submissive dance side as his dance partner. As her eyes stayed focused on his as if she took her eyes off she would lose track, her heart was racing emotions filled her body but her faced remained neutral even in this, the chess piercing moving rapidly, as he began to sing a gentle song, that escaped his lips after he finished his song sgew picked up soon after singing a gentle song off her people of mother nature and the high elves being one with nature each soft gasp followed with another gentle melody escaping her lips taking his hand a little tighter as she spun around his hand came close locked her hand with his and stepped to the right there steps then to the left followed by her coming out and then back in before a few back steps pulling him closer the chess game coming to a tight close in her head she felt as if she was about to be checkmated, she would use his lead to make him guess how she wanted it to end from with his arm around her back and her leaning back looking into his eyes that is how end of the song would come to it's conclusion.*
Patricia
*Cheong Myeong continued to smile warmly as his face a bright red, although quite embarrassed and rather shy, he continued to dance with her, only focusing on the two to the best of his abilities. Leading into the next song, rather than continuing with the rather fanciful and fast pace dance to something rather befitting, more dynamic movements that even the audience could feel, the passion between the two and their respective arts. Drawing near the end he drew her in closer, spinning her one last time, before stopping and leaning her back deeply, while he stepped forward catching her, his nose nearly touching hers. His face flushed with the shade of pink, with his twinkling eyes, he stared intently into her eyes as he couldn't help but found himself in a trance looking into her eyes... The thought of how talented she was with her violin impressed him thoroughly while admiring his beautiful voice... The man breathed heavily as he stood there holding her, wanting to take in everything that unfolded around them, as it was only right to give the two stars their moment of glory*

"Why I can't help but admire and continue to stare into your eyes belonging to the vast ocean..."
Carolyn
*She didn't think he would be able to know how the dance would end like this as he kept pace and slowed down with her to a more melodic pace and slow dance. As he drew her near and spun her one last time she leaned back as he caught her his nose almost connecting with hers, as he caught her she was panting slightly tired as In her head it was a draw the second time ever she had been defeated even though it was a draw to her it a was defeat. Seeing his pink cheeks she slowly began to lift herself to her feet with his help after a small while of looking into each other's eyes his were filled with mystery like looking into space, she still was very close gently pressed up against him she smiles softly her smile would make most people melt as it was filled with kindness little did he know she could feel all his emotions with her magical power slowly whispering into his ear*

`"As was looking into yours like gazing upon the stars."`

*She smiles gently as she began to gently pull away her gentle touch gently gliding off his arm down to his finger tips until they were separated she went to go get her violin her hips swayed gently and in a feminine manner with each step as men all around her were giving her compliments but she seemed uninterested in everyone he was the only person she had replied to since she stepped inside that tavern as she got her violin she would see the bow to the violin was almost destroyed from how hard she was playing and how much she wore down the strings a look of sadness came over her forehead s brief moment as it befell her beauty but as fast as It came it faded would he attempt to continue the conversation? Or let her slip from his fingers?*
Patricia
*He smiled gently, hearing her soft voice, her words made him feel rather flattered and flustered as he himself hadn't found a woman who's ever enchanted him with her words and eyes alone... A she stood up and began to walk away, he felt her finger tips slip away in the cereal moment. Thus took it upon himself to go further, as he couldn't let a face go, especially her, without matching a name with it. He went forward after her, while being met with the gazes of the men who tried to pursue her. When he got to her, he somewhat asserted himself in doing something, meaning when he got to her he stayed close, looking at those ever blue enchanting eyes.*

```"Young Miss, I'm sorry to say, but I don't think I can let you go after this dance. But I apologize as well, I haven't introduced myself to such an enchanting musician or Swordswoman, I am Cheong Myeong. The current swordmaster and sect leader of the Mount Hua Sect, if I may know the honor and pleasure of your name?"```

*Cheong Myeong couldn't help but be so embarrassed about what he was saying or doing as he himself haven't quite understood let alone comprehend what to do about this. However, such an interesting woman, couldn't be left alone like this. Something about her pulled at him, and that something was enough to have him not let go just yet. Seeing, her sad about her broken instrument made him think*

```"It would seem that your violin has broken, if I may, allow me to take you shopping for a new instrument"```

*He said smilingly warmly, offering to be polite and nice, as he was somewhat responsible for such intense playing, though in his mind, was worth the time and dancing spent. During his kept gaze on her eyes, trying to keep eye contact with her during the entire duration of this interaction. In his eyes, she could see that he had nothing to hide, practically an open book, however could see a speckle only exclusive to her. Hopefully that would ease her mind on what his intentions are and to suggest what is to him.*
Carolyn
*Would be inspecting her violin bow, as the strings were falling apart slowly she began to take it apart as she took a seat at the back of the tavern to escape from all the men lusting over her, she didn't think the man would follow as she opened her bag her white pale hands digging into it with her tongue to the side of her mouth as she found her tools her face lit up upon finding the right tools and the extra horse hair to replace the bow. It would be less hassle if she took it to the shop but she preferred to do it herself up on seeing the violin in the table beside the bow, of it with her tools she saw the man came to her once more her eyes looked up for a moment away from her bag of items to meet his*

`"So kind young sir, if you have come to attempt to flatter me with titles, achievements, trinkets, and heroism I am not interested it does not befit a lady, so entertain male biological lust for the desire of a beautiful woman to lay with."`

*Her words were strung together nicely she said it in a manner as if she has repeated that line a thousand times over, but as he continued with his introduction, she looked back up after she stopped fiddling with her tools, seeing his embarssement and not sensing lust or fake front from him she took a soft exhale before speaking entertaining the young swordsman Cheong Myeong of the mount his sect.*

`"I shall entertain your proposal to replace my instrumental property, and the task of conversing with such a young man. Who holds himself in such high regard but lacks self esteem or courage to approach a fair lady..."`

*She took note of his warm smile a soft smile returning setting her tools down upon the table deciding to speak to him for a small while longer*

`"Where do you propose one could get an instrument as fine as this, made in the forests of the high elven forest far reaches of the north with the help of ancient trees."`

*Her hands as they rested on the table if he looked closely would have bruises,

*The bruises would appear on all her finger tips as to show how often she plays and fiddles with her violin to become so skillful with it but it didn't seem to bother her that much she spoke once more inquiring about how he knew she was a swordswoman.*

`"May this young miss ask how the young sir Cheong Myeong came to the conclusion one was proficient with the blade?"`

*Tilting her head slightly before it returning to normal him asserting himself seemed to ward off many of the others that wish to try they're hand at gaining the favor of the lady, however there was a few nobles and lords that wished to try as well one of which approached cheong from behind and gently placed his hand on his shoulder*

`"Perhaps you shouldn't be harassing this fine lady allow me to take him away from you so you can work in peace M'lady."`

*The young lord would bow little did he know she could feel his emotions she made a face of disdain but quickly smiled to hide it waiting for his response.*
Patricia
*Cheong Myeong was rather surprised to see that she would be so kind to entertain this conversation.*

```"Ha ha ha, this Taoist Swordsman is not one to be flashy with titles or such shallow things. I apologize if I had given such an impression, however pertaining to your quiestion, I would leave that up for the lady to decide as I do not know which would be good. However, I can guarantee that I will replace your broken violin for giving me the pleasure of that dance, so please recommend a place or let us go wherever you wish and allow me to take the responsibility of replacing it myself with my own money or labor work"```

*He smiled warmly once more as he was genuine, the more he found that he was an open book, the easier it is for others to understand whom they're speaking to and what they'd get or expected when they get close to him. He dare not show a shred of a face just to get others to like him more. With her next question regarding how he recognized her as a swordswoman, he simply said this*

```"Only those truly on the path of pursuing the way of the sword can tell, and simply put I noticed the calluses on your hand, only those who practice the sword can have such calluses. I apologize if I seem to observant, but that is my answer on how I knew. Although I would've never imagined such a chance to meet a swordswoman outside my home, which is why you caught my eye. You may be beautiful and be ever enchanting, but what has me more enticed is the fact that you are a swordswoman, a figure who stands on her own, as well as the vast ocean that dwell's within your eyes. That is what I commend rather than just the blind side of beauty and lust, as a Taoist to dwell on such trivial things would only hinder myself and my perspective of others"```

*Although he may be over sharing, there was not a shred of a lie let alone dishonesty in his words. He is a Taoist swordsman through and through, if a relationship or any kind of relationship regarding a male or female, he is not one to look for simple shallow things, but only things that have true meaning behind them. Even as his words may sound flattering, he is being honest, he has no reason to lie. However, with the intrusion of that noble, he saw the face she made, only to be grabbed on the shoulder. He listened to the lord talk down to him, only to give no satisfying response to the noble.*

```"Young, sir. It is only but courtesy to wait after two individuals are talking. However, that is alright sir, but if you may please just give me a moment of this Lady's time."```

*Rather than being territorial and spiteful, all he asked was with sometime. However, if this man got aggressive or tried to push things further to continue bothering Lady Senia, he would have to be firmer than beforehand. While interreacting with this rather rude and presumptuous man, he kept that same warm and sweet smile*
Carolyn
*Listened quietly he had now garnered her full attention she had never met a taoist so this becomes interesting her brain trying her hardest to predict, what he may say next or his actions while using her magic to feel his emotions.*

`"A taoist you say..."`

*A small pause befell then small table in the back as she spoke once more she had rarely spoken to anyone for this long she would have should have gotten bored already but she didn't.*

`"My wishes is to not replaced my instrument with something new, perhaps it is my own ignorance that makes me refuse to let go of something past it's prime, I prefer to fix it on my own each bow has a different wood s different way it bends ever so slightly no same bow will be the same even though in appearance they are the type of wood the way they wood was pulled from the tree and the way it bends all unique this fits my hand so well as if holding a pen or a sword. I am simply a swordswoman besides my other attribute and skill of the violin, dancing. You flatter me with your words never having seen this fair lady in practice but already have high assumptions that I am adept at my craft how bold."`

*She had smiled trying to ignore the man that was standing behind cheong before taking a soft breath and pushing her hair gently behind her ear as she was speaking to him, her emotions were hard to read as her face usually remained neutral or happy.*

`"If a taoist is to not indulge in such degenerate behavior what does a taoist pride themselves in besides the mastery of ones blade?"`

*She would go silent once more as he finally acknowledged the man behind him her eyes began to watch the both of them before she would speak*
Jose
`"People of low standing should not talk to a lady of such beauty now run along and find yourself a tavern wench to warm you bed."`

*He had a red cape and golden jewelry on his hand and neck along with a golden handle on his sword. The lady Senia would take a breath before speaking with a soft smile*

`"I have no need for rescue if I am in need of rescue I will ensure to call upon someone of low born as you would say he is to protect me, high born nobles only have daddies money to flaunt and wear and nothing of there own, perhaps you should run along to a tavern wench put your insecurities upon another 'Fair Lady' or a man but don't let the man soil your virtue before a wedding, it is known royal and noble families don't take to kindly to those who... Well... Like to bite the pillow instead."`

*She said with the sweetest of voices and each word flowed behind the other without missing a beat., The young nobles face would turn red as he unsheathed his sword or attempted to towards the lady for uttering words hurting his pride and honor Infront of all the other people in the tavern.*