i reach out to my lifeline, the angels laugh in paradise
"No, I brought it from home," El replied, pleased to be able to answer Soh's question. They understood better than anyone how frustrating it can be to have unanswered questions. "It likes to live in moist environments, like swamps or bogs. You can also cultivate it on your own, though. It's a pretty hardy plant." Warmth filled them as they recalled the calendula plant that used to grow on the homestead. It was one of the few that could survive the harsh weather of the Grounds back when the barrier was still up.
"It needs to be made into a poultice, but that's easy enough." El said this as they reached over for the herb, tore the leaves off the stalks and put them in their mouth to chew. The taste was bitter, but they were used to it and had actually grown to enjoy it a little. After the leaves were crushed enough, El removed the mixture from their mouth and rolled it in their fingers a bit to get it drier. When they were satisfied with the texture, they applied it liberally to the injury on their arm. It stuck to the skin quite well, but they knew it needed more protection.
They picked up the roll of bandage and unrolled some of it, tearing a piece off with their teeth. Then as they tried to begin wrapping it, they realized that with one hand it would be a pretty difficult job. They offered the strip of bandage to Sohalia with a sheepish little smile, silently asking again for her help.
"It needs to be made into a poultice, but that's easy enough." El said this as they reached over for the herb, tore the leaves off the stalks and put them in their mouth to chew. The taste was bitter, but they were used to it and had actually grown to enjoy it a little. After the leaves were crushed enough, El removed the mixture from their mouth and rolled it in their fingers a bit to get it drier. When they were satisfied with the texture, they applied it liberally to the injury on their arm. It stuck to the skin quite well, but they knew it needed more protection.
They picked up the roll of bandage and unrolled some of it, tearing a piece off with their teeth. Then as they tried to begin wrapping it, they realized that with one hand it would be a pretty difficult job. They offered the strip of bandage to Sohalia with a sheepish little smile, silently asking again for her help.
they say i am my own lifeline
ELEFTHERIA
