Oh, you say you have to fall apart to really be someone
Satisfied with the result as the fountain's foundation was reassembled and the pieces marked up, Maea took a moment to rest while the cement was mixed up. As she had started on the puzzle she really wanted to help put it together too. Once the mortar was ready she rolled up her sleeves and put on an apron a thoughtful person handed to her - "that's too fine a dress for this, miss" - before diving into the art of reassembly.
And it was an art. Even with the pre-planning, the puzzle would have to be re-laid all over again with mortar in between. The collaborative effort never ceased; there were moments where Maea was glad she wasn't in charge. Whenever she felt like throwing her hands up and quitting, another set of hands were there to replace hers so that she could step away, breathe, rest - and then return to work.
Maea helps mortar the fountain back together (Dex)
And it was an art. Even with the pre-planning, the puzzle would have to be re-laid all over again with mortar in between. The collaborative effort never ceased; there were moments where Maea was glad she wasn't in charge. Whenever she felt like throwing her hands up and quitting, another set of hands were there to replace hers so that she could step away, breathe, rest - and then return to work.
Maea helps mortar the fountain back together (Dex)
