"Twelve times…" Talon echoed Claire's words, a smile slowly forming on his face as he realized that she remembered exactly how many times she had visited him during his street busking days.
Claire's smile broadened, her eyes sparkling with recollection. "You always played your music with your whole heart. I could feel it. From the times you were just strumming your guitar, and even when you revealed your singing skills, you've always had this special thing about you."
Talon paused, taking a moment before responding. "You're the most talented one here, Claire. You truly excel in many things, and I think your hard work should be an inspiration to everyone," he said, his voice calm yet filled with admiration.
