"Current events could be anything, my dear. You could have told me about something completely innocuous." The weight of the situation here must be grave indeed, if she was so consumed by the events of her life. However, the conversation turned to herself before long. "What brings me here? I'm naught but a drifter. My home in Minstrel was destroyed, and ultimately, I took to wandering and playing music in towns I cross through. If you don't believe me, here." She pulled a cord from around her neck, which bore a ring. She took it from her neck to hold out for Penny to look at. "Not that I expect you to recognize the emblem of a Noble House of Minstrel, but..."

She would return to the cord and ring to her neck, going back to strumming her harp idly. "So, do you believe me?"