// May the road rise up to meet you //
Nodding in acknowledgement of Alys' point, Maea shrugged and weighed the two like hervhands was a scale to measure one against the other. "True enough. Raw meat gets stuck in the teeth though, I'm not a fan of that." Surprisingly, it didn't feel strange to admit such a thing, despite the suggestion that she ate her meals raw more often than not. Perhaps it was a testament to the growing ease with which she was coming to view herself and her new way of life. Maybe it was simply her company that made talking in general both fun and uncomplicated. It did feel good, regardless of the reason, and Maea relaxed into the light banter with that dizzying sense of disorientation spinning the world in new directions around them.
Noting Alys' penchant for herbs and spices with interest, the following question had Maea rubbing the back of her neck, gazing into the flames. "I know what you mean. With the war going on, there's been little time to think about what to do next... Most of my free time is spent chasing flowers and traveling. I don't really mind, but... it would be nice to have something to focus on that is mine. Something I can make a living off." Scraping stew off the bottom of her bowl before reaching for the ladle to get seconds, she went on, "I've been thinking for a while that I'd like to learn more about mending. Isla taught me the basics of how to dress wounds before the war, and I have a healing ability... it's quite painful though, so it's something I don't want to rely on too much." Spending a few moments savoring the luxury of a hot meal, she glanced over at her friend. "Got any tips on how to get started?"
Noting Alys' penchant for herbs and spices with interest, the following question had Maea rubbing the back of her neck, gazing into the flames. "I know what you mean. With the war going on, there's been little time to think about what to do next... Most of my free time is spent chasing flowers and traveling. I don't really mind, but... it would be nice to have something to focus on that is mine. Something I can make a living off." Scraping stew off the bottom of her bowl before reaching for the ladle to get seconds, she went on, "I've been thinking for a while that I'd like to learn more about mending. Isla taught me the basics of how to dress wounds before the war, and I have a healing ability... it's quite painful though, so it's something I don't want to rely on too much." Spending a few moments savoring the luxury of a hot meal, she glanced over at her friend. "Got any tips on how to get started?"
Maea
// May the wind be at your back //
