Boredom

"Sigh..."

Zephyr Fallere was bored, as usual. He just wasn't satisfied with a life of working hard and paying bills(although he still had to do that). What he really wanted was adventure. He satisfied this thirst with frequent outings. This time, he felt that he really needed to take a long, LONG time off, and just wander around. So he left his house, not forgetting his violin, and started to walk throughout his and the surrounding neighborhoods, playing his music.

Continuing his walk home to the mansion Odric could hear the gentle melody of a string instrument in the distance. Intrigued Odric decided to seek out this music. Odric soon came to the source, a man with a viola.

It was late at night, so Zephyr really wasn't expecting anybody to come running up to him. Even then, you never know, somebody might still be there. This was the case tonight. Opening his eyes, he looked up and down the man in front of him. He looked to be several years older.

"Yes, sir? How may I help you?"

Odric looked the man over. He seemed to be just your average guy.

Sorry to intrude upon you. It's just I heard your music while on my way home and I thought I would investigate the source.

Zephyr smiled. While he didn't know this man, it was nice to know that somebody out there was listening.

"Well, it's nice to know that there are some people out there who are listening to and appreciating my music. Do you have any songs you would like me to play?"

Zephyr took the man's request and tried to remember the song. Finally conjuring up the memory, he closed his eyes and started to slowly strum the strings, trying his best to do the song justice.

To Odric this song meant a lot. His wife would sing this song to his children before sending them off to bed each night. It was a song that brought peace and sadness to Odric's still heart. Odric placed his sword on the ground and used it as a seat while he listened to his wife's song.

As Zephyr opened his eyes, he saw the man sitting on the ground, thinking about something.

"How did you like the song? Did I perform it well enough?"

Odric jumped when the man stopped and asked him the question.

Y-yes vary much so. Just like Karin use to play it.

Zephyr noted the name Karin. She was probably his lover. He didn't pry.

"I'm glad you liked my song. Unfortunately, I must be getting a move on. I hope you enjoy your evening."

With that, Zephyr started to walk away.

Odric brooded for awhile longer there, humming the tune that had just been played. He then picks his sword up and walks to the mansion that was his home now.

Zephyr looked up at the sky with pleasure. Much better than staying at home. It had been several hours since he had left the house, and quite a while since he had played a song at a man's request. Still, he never tired of being out, and continued walking, playing his music.