Hello Echo

The young woman seemed to brood a bit, her expression one of unhappiness and sadness. It was obvious that there was a weight on her mind. Well, Sparhawk would do what he could to alleviate that weight. For a while, he would try to shoulder her burden for her and give her a break. That was why he left the flagon of mead beside her rather than taking it back for another drink. He was already quite warm and happy.

Poem inquired as to whether or not there was clay in the underground cavern and the redwood man gave a shrug. "Don't know. I suppose we dig and find out, yeah? Could be clay. Could be mucky cave mud." He chuckled, tail flicking back and forth behind him. "Either way, is good exercise." And a good distraction. Clay could come later though. There was no point in digging it up now if they just had to stay here with muddy paws all night. In the meantime... song!

He hummed away, a wordless tune in a baritone so deep that his eyeballs vibrated within his skull. He closed those eyes and just went away with the song, but not before shooting a glance at Poem to see how she was feeling. Seeing that she had begun to sway along with him, the man grinned and continued. The woman soon joined him and the cavern was awash in song. Though his tune had a more peppy note, her own took a turn of sadness and so he altered his tempo until they matched.

After a time of creating sweet melodies, Sparhawk cracked an eye, glancing towards Poem. He could see the tears in her eyes and he couldn't help but frown. Just like before, he stopped his song, the echoes still carrying on after. Turning his head towards the pale woman, he waited for her to stop as well. Once she did, he spoke, not beating around the bush. "Why you so sad, miss Poem?" He gave his head a shake of disapproval. Not at her, but at the world. "Too young. Too pretty to be so sad. You tell Sparhawk, yeah?" His ears were open for her. He would try to alleviate whatever pain she was feeling. It was in his nature. The mans brow was furrowed in gentle concern and he waited for her to speak.