"If I can't move the heavens above, I will move Hell"
Sah's neighbor had suggested that he explore the Greatwood when he mentioned wanting to see more of Caido. Actually suggest was a weak word. She had all but ordered him to go, even insisting that he make sure that he stopped by a specific witch's place. Someone by the name of Vervain? Sah wasn't sure what he had done but his sweet older neighbor seemed convinced that this was almost life and death. He heard her mumble "Gods give that boy some therapy", as he left. Sah had no idea what she meant, or what 'therapy' was, but he was eager to explore the forests of the Greatwood anyway. And so he decided to abide by her wishes and go. Upon arriving, he had no trouble finding his way to Vervain's place. All he had to mention was her name and the citizens pointed him in the right direction. Sah had no idea just what he had gotten himself into but letting out a sigh, he knocked on the door. "Uh. Hello. Someone recommended I come talk to you?" Why am I here? sah
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05-20-2021, 06:18 PM
Vervain
Indeed, Sah. Why are you here? Let's find out. He will find his way easily to Vervain's cottage; it's a pretty little thing cloaked by some trees and surrounded by a garden of flowers, vegetables and herbs, all of which are in full bloom beneath the canopy of the Longheat woods. The forest is alive around him as he approaches, and if there's a bear lurking in the woods as well? It's fine, Sah. Honest. "They did? How peculiar." Vai's voice echoes out to him before she opens the door, and when she does it's with a warm smile. All dark, messy curls and with a streak of flour on her cheek, she beckons him inside. "Hello," she greets. "I'm Vervain, but you can call me Vai. How can I help you?" the Wild Thunder
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05-20-2021, 11:59 PM
Huntress / Witch
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05-22-2021, 01:25 PM
Vervain
"Nice to meet you as well," Vai says with a soft smile, tilting her head a little to hear why he's come to her door and at whose behest. Therapy, huh? Her smile turns a little wry at that, but she stands back regardless and beckons him inside. "Therapy is just a fancy way of saying conversation," she says smoothly. "At least that's how I see it. Come on in - I was just making bread. Do you want to help?" Indeed, it looks as though Vai is just in the middle of kneading the dough so it can be left to prove; before she goes back to it, though, she moves to hang her tea kettle over the stove. "Where are you from, Sah? I hope you haven't had to travel too far to come just to see me." the Wild Thunder
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05-26-2021, 07:26 PM
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05-28-2021, 10:16 AM
Vervain
"Mm, therapy is just a word for talking about the things that are bothering you with someone who's a good listener. So I suppose I should take it as a compliment." Vai grins across at him, beckoning him closer once the kettle has been hung over the fire to boil. "Alright, so the dough is already made up. You just need to knead it so it gets soft and stretchy. The flour is already down, so go right ahead." Stepping back, Vai is happy to watch and to supervise. Halo certainly is quite far - Vai hasn't even been there herself, though it kindles something excitable in her to know that her reach apparently goes that far. "The Greatwood is a wonderful break from civilisation," she agrees with a somewhat wistful smile. "But if you do crave company, there are a couple of villages you can stop by. What made you want to get away, though? Is Halo quite busy?" she asks. the Wild Thunder
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05-28-2021, 05:04 PM
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05-30-2021, 09:25 AM
Vervain
"It's okay," Vai reassures him with a soft laugh, able to sense the awkwardness in his actions. "There's no wrong way to do it when you're practicing - it'll taste good either way." But she still rescues him, stepping up beside him and dividing the dough into two portions so they can both work at it. "Like this," she shows him, pressing and kneading it in smooth movements. His remarks have a brow raising, the witch noting human in his words and already guessing at what might come next. Vai lets out a long sigh, nodding to him. "I'm very sorry to hear that, about your world," she murmurs. "It can be hard for any Outlander, to be thrown somewhere new, without everything else along with it. How have you found it, being here? Being as you are...?" the Wild Thunder
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06-04-2021, 07:31 PM
Vervain
Once they are done kneading the dough, Vai plonks both pieces in a bowl and covers them with a sheet, before putting it somewhere warm to prove. "When we check on this later, you won't believe how big it is," she tells Sah with a grin, straightening up just in time for the kettle to start whistling. "The tea is peppermint - is that alright?" she asks as she moves to retrieve it and listen as he speaks. It's a sad and sweet smile that crosses her face to hear him, the witch pouring their tea and leaving it to steep as she turns back to face him. "I wonder why you were not Attuned when you were placed here," she remarks. "At least - I assume you aren't?" He hadn't made mention of any animal shift. "People tend to express their closeness with words, rather than physical affection, at least until they are intimate, or part of a family. That isn't always the case, of course, but it is a rule that a lot of people follow." Sighing, Vai moves to set their teacups down at the table, inviting him to come and sit with her. "At least you can find the positives," she says with a soft laugh. the Wild Thunder
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06-05-2021, 11:03 PM
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06-08-2021, 04:04 PM
Vervain
"Mmhm, that's the stuff." Vai smiles to him, sliding his cup across to him and wrapping her hands around her own to warm her fingers while she waits for it to be cool enough to drink. Sah begins to speak, then, and the witch settles down to listen before she furrows her brow. "Only one goddess is responsible for you being here," she corrects, "and it's no accident. The Voice and... whatever it is that pulls people through is the one who does this. It isn't anything personal, how we end up. I was a magic user in my old world, so it makes sense that I remained one here." None of that particularly helps when it comes to how he's feeling, though, and Vai reaches out to let her hand rest over Sah's, as if to offer some small amount of comfort. "You might get yourself a companion, though, if you're lucky," she says. "It isn't the same as human contact, it's true, but it will certainly stop you from feeling lonely." the Wild Thunder
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06-08-2021, 05:00 PM
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06-11-2021, 05:24 PM
Vervain
"Normally wanting it is enough," she murmurs, smiling to him gently and giving his hand a squeeze where she's clasped it. "Perhaps you might even find a friend here in the Greatwood, mm? There are a lot of places here that you could find a companion." Her smile grows a little more playful, her hand slipping away so they might enjoy their tea. "In fact," she says, "if you like, you can meet mine before you go exploring further." Vai takes an experimental sip of her tea - and as if hearing their conversation, a small creature unwinds itself from an overhead beam and trills down at them both. "That's Coco," the witch explains. "She's a cloud wyrm. You find them a lot in Torchline." | ||||||
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