Allye/Performances/Our Nilme

Real Date	2021-10-04
Game Date	439-07-05
Event	Surprise Celebration of Nilme
Point of View Character	Unknown

(Allye plucks a series of quiet notes on her cedar lap harp, nodding to herself when she finds it's tuned to her liking. She places her flat palms over the strings to dampen their vibration.)

Allye says, "This is called, 'Our Nilme.'" She turns to smile joyfully at the Elven woman herself. "To celebrate one of the most marvelous people I've ever met."

Allye says, "I hope you will enjoy it."

(Allye draws her hands up to take their position once more over the lap harp, leaning back to lightly brace the instrument between her shoulder and thigh. With a deep breath, she begins to pluck a gentle melody, lifting her voice simultaneously to sing.)

Allye sings in a soprano voice:

  "She's the brightest, most welcoming smile
   That invites you to join, to belong for a while.
   A beacon of joy and camaraderie:
   The most amiable of all is Nilme."

Allye smiles a soft smile, her gaze lowered to the strings of her instrument. A delicate glissando bridges from one iteration of the repeating refrain to the next as the plinking tune continues.

Allye sings in a soprano voice:

  "She's the soft, pure voice that fills your ears,
   Beguiles you, delights you, and moves you to tears.
   With prowess of words and melody:
   The most brilliant of all is Nilme."

(Allye's fingers move across the strings, each meticulous placement resulting in a sweet plucked note. Her voice grows quiet as she proceeds to the next verse.)

Allye sings in a soprano voice:

  "She's the hand that finds yours when you're scared,
   Such soul-kindling warmth in times of despair.
   With generous spirit and hale empathy:
   The kindest of all is Nilme."

Allye smiles with fond affection. The melody slows for a moment, only to almost immediately pick back up and drive forward once more.

Allye sings in a soprano voice:

  "She is friendship most dear, brimming with love,
   A bright, shining star that gleams from above.
   She's all this and more, I know you'll agree:
   The most wonderful of all, our Nilme!"

(Allye bows her head as the final notes linger upon the vibrating strings of her instrument. She allows the sound to simply fade, only leaning forward a moment later when all that remains is silence.)