"It's hard to explain, the three of them are performing a ritual at a divine statue. I'm certain these three songs have already been lost."
Shard shrugged:
"In the investigation report submitted to the Academy, I'll only record the lyrics. I don't know how to transcribe the tunes into sheet music, so I'll give them to you as gifts. If those living in the Fifth Era knew their songs could be revived in the next Era, they'd likely be delighted."
The Witch's face showed a slight smile:
"That's a nice gift... Do you often play such games with Galina?"
"What?"
Shard looked up at her, the Witch shook her head belatedly:
"Nothing, I just roughly understand why Galina, such a Witch obsessed with power, would fancy you. You're indeed quite good..."
Shard had already chosen lunch for the two, orange Draleon-style toast and stuffed chicken pie, and was placing them in the pot to heat over the campfire.
The Witch watched the green smoke drift into the woodland and then suggested:
