Geralt's face fell for only a moment as Lucien commented on his father, but he saw no need to reply, and his smile returned quickly. He rubbed his hands together, looking as if he was about to eat a hearty and delicious meal, and took a seat. He smiled over at Cora briefly, but kept his attention on Lucien. This was the real study, he needed to see if he would let himself go with the music or not. He jumped at the idea to see the Ringleader...uncomposed, even if only for a moment.

Cora nodded vigorously at Lucien's question, smiling through her nervousness. She placed her hands in her lap, and waited for Lucien to begin playing. Once her part came, she began to sing just as they'd practiced. It was quiet at first, but she knew that the sound would build as the song continued. The more and more she sang, and listened to Lucien play, they more relaxed she felt. Geralt's presence melted away from her mind, and a small smile returned to her features as they reached the second stanza. Music was where she could feel herself come alive. It was almost like being back home before...before she came abovewater.