Submission (#5664) Approved

 

Together, they had made a habit of practicing amongst the pink leaves and gentle grasses of Faerindell. Their dedication was evident in each note they played. Tau would repeat intricate sequences, striving for perfection. He oftentimes matched his tune to Tsuki’s—his own way of encouraging the young kittom in her path. Surprisingly, the elnin offered gentle guidance, encouraging her to infuse her music with whatever emotion stirred within her.

 

As they played, the forest responded to their melodies. The pink trees seemed to sway joyfully, not with the wind, but with the lilting song of their instruments. Bright blossoms on the ground danced in rhythm, the rustling branches of the grasses and branches creating a soothing accompaniment. It was as if the bright colorful nature around them whispered in awe, reaching out at the conducting music that echoed through the air.

 

And thus, the elnin’s practice sessions transformed into mesmerizing performances, captivating the small creatures that paused their own endeavors to hang from bark or branches, and when capable, even join with their own song. The birds were an especially captivating sight—clinging from the branches, soothing spots of colors amid the pink leaves, adding cheerful trills to the symphony.

 

They found themselves a good match, in this way. Tau’s flute playing embodied a playfulness and mischievousness that seemed to reflect all the darting creatures of the forest, while Tsuki’s reflected the serenity of the trees, filling the air with its captivating aura. Their duets may have started out as tentative and meandering things as Tsuki struggled to pick up the flute, but with Tau’s encouragement, she was sure she could one day go from playing simple tunes adequately to composing her own music that sounded as lively and enchanting as Tau’s.