While Elizabeth has definitely been annoyed in the past by people approaching her only out of interest, it isn't the case with Cirilla. She's a genuine fan and sure, many of the things she's saying Lizzie has already heard a thousand times, but it's fine - because it's not the words themselves that matter, it's the adoration she puts in them. It makes her so happy to see her brother's passion reach hearts and build a legacy, she couldn't be any prouder.
So Lizzie chats along, occasionally throwing questions at Geralt as well and not getting much in return. How is her brother crushing on this bloke again? He's obviously not a bad guy, don't get her wrong, but they seem to be polar opposites. The kind of man Jaskier would want for a fuck or two, not for... whatever is going through his mind right now. It worries her, she must admit.
Their chat is interrupted when Jaskier finally appears on the stage, and his looks today sure kill Lambert's Braveheart joke. The celtic cape and the tight pants are still there, but his make-up, instead of being traditional, comes in the way of a rainbow to go with the date. The pride motif doesn't stop there, though, under his cape he's wearing very specific colors as well. His guitar though... he leaves it against a speaker, surprising everyone except Lizzie, who already knows what's going on. Jaskier takes the mic off the stand and as recorded music starts playing behind him (another anomaly) he starts a rendition of Don't rain on my parade.
"He's aware it's mostly young people that know him," Lizzie explains to Geralt and Ciri. "And today it's about inclusion. So he'll do a mix of his own songs and classic 'gay anthems' so everyone feels welcome."
Don't rain on my parade fades away into Love Run, and when his song is done, then he finally talks to the public with the most excited of grins on his face.
"I've been going to Pride since I started college." A nicer, sneaky way to say since I left my family. And the tone of his voice carries that weight in it: it's not a performer saying hi, it's a queer person sharing his experience. "But this is the first year I'm attending Pride -AND spending my birthday too!- away from my hometown. Ah!" He puts a finger up. "That doesn't equal spending it away from family, however! Because I'd like to think of us as a big family that takes care of each other. We've got each other's backs, isn't that right?" Everyone goes aww, and suddenly Jaskier smirks. "Also because my sister is here. Say hi, sis!"
While everyone laughs at Jaskier's trick, Lizzie puts up her arm and waves, making it easy for her brother to find her in the crowd... next to his crush and the daughter. Jaskier's eyes widen for a moment before his face softens with genuine delight, and he thanks all the gods he doesn't believe in that people will think he's reacting to Elizabeth.
"Make sure not to corrupt her with your bacon ways, alright?" More laughter from the public. "I'm Jaskier, I'm proudly bisexual, I'm here to tell all of you that you matter... and this is Defying Gravity."
Folk music rarely allows him to show how high his voice can go, so Jaskier has fun with this one. Just like Elizabeth explained before, he alternates his own songs with covers, trying to attract a public as varied as possible. When the show ends and he's about to say his goodbyes, the crowd starts singing happy birthday for him, making him feel more emotional than he already is. Lizzie sings along, obviously, while she searches for something in her purse: a black marker that she hands to Ciri.
"The fans have prepared a surprise for him," she explains when the singing is done and points behind them where a bunch of fans are crouching next to a huge pride flag that has a buttercup painted on the center. "Why don't you write something for him too?"
Cirilla jumps at the opportunity and once she's out of sight, Lizzie turns to Geralt, determined to get a word or two nailed to this man's brain. It won't be long before Jaskier is done taking pictures with all his fans, so she's gotta be fast.
"This probably isn't news for you, but my brother is a very social person. He needs people, and he likes being needed in return. That's why he gets attached to friends and acquaintances rather quickly." She sounds fond but also a bit exasperated by Jaskier's antics. "He likes it here, I can tell. He likes the city, he likes his new apartment, he likes Priscilla and Essi... and he likes you, for whatever reason. No offense." She shrugs with one shoulder - she doesn't think it would be fair to sugarcoat it. Geralt seems to be a smart man, he must know how different he and Jaskier are. "He's put his trust in you, regardless if you asked for it or not. I know Jas can be a bit of a nuisance sometimes, but he's also loyal to a fault. I won't ask you to take care of him - he can take care of himself. But I will ask you not to play games with him, alright?"
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So Lizzie chats along, occasionally throwing questions at Geralt as well and not getting much in return. How is her brother crushing on this bloke again? He's obviously not a bad guy, don't get her wrong, but they seem to be polar opposites. The kind of man Jaskier would want for a fuck or two, not for... whatever is going through his mind right now. It worries her, she must admit.
Their chat is interrupted when Jaskier finally appears on the stage, and his looks today sure kill Lambert's Braveheart joke. The celtic cape and the tight pants are still there, but his make-up, instead of being traditional, comes in the way of a rainbow to go with the date. The pride motif doesn't stop there, though, under his cape he's wearing very specific colors as well. His guitar though... he leaves it against a speaker, surprising everyone except Lizzie, who already knows what's going on. Jaskier takes the mic off the stand and as recorded music starts playing behind him (another anomaly) he starts a rendition of Don't rain on my parade.
"He's aware it's mostly young people that know him," Lizzie explains to Geralt and Ciri. "And today it's about inclusion. So he'll do a mix of his own songs and classic 'gay anthems' so everyone feels welcome."
Don't rain on my parade fades away into Love Run, and when his song is done, then he finally talks to the public with the most excited of grins on his face.
"I've been going to Pride since I started college." A nicer, sneaky way to say since I left my family. And the tone of his voice carries that weight in it: it's not a performer saying hi, it's a queer person sharing his experience. "But this is the first year I'm attending Pride -AND spending my birthday too!- away from my hometown. Ah!" He puts a finger up. "That doesn't equal spending it away from family, however! Because I'd like to think of us as a big family that takes care of each other. We've got each other's backs, isn't that right?" Everyone goes aww, and suddenly Jaskier smirks. "Also because my sister is here. Say hi, sis!"
While everyone laughs at Jaskier's trick, Lizzie puts up her arm and waves, making it easy for her brother to find her in the crowd... next to his crush and the daughter. Jaskier's eyes widen for a moment before his face softens with genuine delight, and he thanks all the gods he doesn't believe in that people will think he's reacting to Elizabeth.
"Make sure not to corrupt her with your bacon ways, alright?" More laughter from the public. "I'm Jaskier, I'm proudly bisexual, I'm here to tell all of you that you matter... and this is Defying Gravity."
Folk music rarely allows him to show how high his voice can go, so Jaskier has fun with this one. Just like Elizabeth explained before, he alternates his own songs with covers, trying to attract a public as varied as possible. When the show ends and he's about to say his goodbyes, the crowd starts singing happy birthday for him, making him feel more emotional than he already is. Lizzie sings along, obviously, while she searches for something in her purse: a black marker that she hands to Ciri.
"The fans have prepared a surprise for him," she explains when the singing is done and points behind them where a bunch of fans are crouching next to a huge pride flag that has a buttercup painted on the center. "Why don't you write something for him too?"
Cirilla jumps at the opportunity and once she's out of sight, Lizzie turns to Geralt, determined to get a word or two nailed to this man's brain. It won't be long before Jaskier is done taking pictures with all his fans, so she's gotta be fast.
"This probably isn't news for you, but my brother is a very social person. He needs people, and he likes being needed in return. That's why he gets attached to friends and acquaintances rather quickly." She sounds fond but also a bit exasperated by Jaskier's antics. "He likes it here, I can tell. He likes the city, he likes his new apartment, he likes Priscilla and Essi... and he likes you, for whatever reason. No offense." She shrugs with one shoulder - she doesn't think it would be fair to sugarcoat it. Geralt seems to be a smart man, he must know how different he and Jaskier are. "He's put his trust in you, regardless if you asked for it or not. I know Jas can be a bit of a nuisance sometimes, but he's also loyal to a fault. I won't ask you to take care of him - he can take care of himself. But I will ask you not to play games with him, alright?"