As the energetic notes of Motley Crue's "Kickstart My Heart" began to emanate from Donatello's expertly plucked lute, the atmosphere within the tavern seemed to shift instantly. Patrons who had been previously engaged in their own conversations and revelry turned their attention to the animated bard. Donatello's fingers danced across the lute's strings with incredible speed, skillfully recreating the iconic guitar riff that set the tone for the classic rock anthem.
Donatello's contagious enthusiasm and charismatic presence on the makeshift stage quickly captivated the drunken crowd. With a mischievous grin, he strummed his lute with a flourish, encouraging the patrons to clap, stomp, and sing along. The tavern's energy surged as the once-sedate atmosphere was now charged with excitement and fervor. As the chorus approached, Donatello leaped from the stage, his lute still in hand, and began weaving through the lively crowd. The patrons eagerly joined him in belting out the lyrics, their voices uniting in a raucous and spirited rendition of the song. With each powerful strum of his lute, Donatello sent a wave of exuberance through the crowd, inciting even the most reserved patrons to join in the jubilant chaos.
Laughter and shouts of encouragement filled the air as Donatello skillfully navigated the sea of swaying bodies, his fingers never missing a beat on the lute's strings. He engaged the crowd with playful banter, teasing them with impromptu solos and daring them to sing louder and with more passion. As the song reached its climax, Donatello climbed onto a table in the center of the tavern, his lute held high above his head. The crowd roared with approval, clapping and stomping in time with the music, creating a pulsating, rhythmic backdrop to the bard's virtuosic performance.
With a final, triumphant strum, Donatello brought the song to a close, the last notes reverberating through the tavern. The room erupted into wild applause and cheers, the energy and excitement of the performance lingering in the air. Donatello, bathed in the adulation of the crowd, took a theatrical bow, his lute still held proudly in his hands, a testament to the power of music to ignite the hearts and spirits of all who listened. In a final act, Donatello lit the bar and lead singer of the Emberwind Ensemble on fire after taking a shot of dragons fire...