Nila Firebringer (arsenalofone) wrote in thetruegame, @ 2011-05-23 09:03:00 |
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Entry tags: | nila firebringer, rivin ironfist |
Bringing the Fire
Who: Nila and Rivin
What: Have a conversation after a performance of Nila's
Where: The King and Queen's Inn
When: In the evening after the dinner rush
Rating: Probably not more than PG
The beats played by the Wanderer's drummers was primal. It resonated, mingling with Nila's heartbeat. Her feet tapped, slowly, half-time and then double-time. The rhythm changes, only slightly but that was enough for Nila to know it was time to move. She drew herself up tall, and with a burst of power, created a small fireball. in moments she'd doubled it, trebled it, and set fire to her knives. Normally, she favored firesticks, but in this smaller environment, she erred on the side of caution.
She danced, but not alone, with her were two other dancers, each with their own fire knives. That dance they performed was complicated, one that had taken months of practice for Nila, and it made her proud to perform it now. She ignored her audience and focused on her flames. It was all about keeping the perfect balance of control and freedom. Let the fires burn, but not rage. It made it far easier to just dance when she didn't think about the steps.
And just like that, it was done. She'd lost time in the dance but when the cheers went up from the crowd, she knew they had all done well. Breathing heavily, Nila put out her flames quickly and bowed to the audience before stepping off the stage. Her outfit was sleeveless, but she was warm from the flames and the movement, and she really needed a drink.