RAY
In ancient times
cats were worshipped as gods
cats were worshipped as gods
Ray nods, satisfied with the promise. "Good." For a moment there's silence apart from the sound of pods cracking and being ground. It's rhythmic and soothing, and very satisfying. Soon the two girls have enough of the powder to actually get the dye going. "Alright, into the pot and we let it boil till the color comes through." Ray announces cheerfully as the begins to dust the powder in. The water and vinegar is already beginning to boil, so this last one should be a success just like the rest.
"The white? Oh, you collect the droppings and then let them dry until they're hard." The gestures a hand towards the motor and pestle. "And then it's just like the galls. You grind them up and mix them with the water and vinegar until the water turns white." Ray explained easily. And just as she finishes her explanation, the color in the pot begins to shine through.
Ray turns to the pot, eying it appraisingly and nodding for Seren to do the same. "Take a look. For white and black you have to keep checking the color. You add more galls or droppings until the water turns the vibrancy that you want. Is this color black enough for you or do you want it darker?"
"The white? Oh, you collect the droppings and then let them dry until they're hard." The gestures a hand towards the motor and pestle. "And then it's just like the galls. You grind them up and mix them with the water and vinegar until the water turns white." Ray explained easily. And just as she finishes her explanation, the color in the pot begins to shine through.
Ray turns to the pot, eying it appraisingly and nodding for Seren to do the same. "Take a look. For white and black you have to keep checking the color. You add more galls or droppings until the water turns the vibrancy that you want. Is this color black enough for you or do you want it darker?"
They have not
forgotten this
forgotten this
