Returning so soon to the frozen wasteland where she'd found herself after a year lost in limbo had not been the first point on Maea's list of priorities. But Jigano had asked if she wanted to come along, and she had been so delighted by the invitation that she said yes right away, not pausing to even question if she could.
It had been something of a struggle to get her preparations for the expedition done in time. With the house in ruins and no real assets to barter with, she had been forced to make do with what little she could salvage. Sturdy leather breeches beneath the usual white dress, supple leather boots and her brother's old fleece-lined coat still saw her underdressed for the climate. While it was oversized enough on her to allow for several layers of wool beneath, it still wasn't quite enough to combat the frigid temperatures they were faced with. Maea counted on Ludo's gift to make up for that; the ragged shawl had been wrapped several times around her head and shoulders, effectively hiding away both the hair and the better part of her face. Tied to a leather thong about her neck hung the crystal she had nicked from Remi's workshop, and on the belt she carried one simple hunting knife.
Adjusting the plain satchel carried over one shoulder - full with supplies such as food, blankets, a change of clothes and other essentials - Maea nodded in response to Jigano's question. She threw a glance over her shoulder at the other two women. It had come as a surprise to see Evie brought along for the trip. Hotaru she didn't know, and that was fine, but it was no secret that the relation between herself and the Wordsworth was less than friendly. Maea had tried to keep herself out of the other woman's way until now, unwilling to trigger anything before the mission even began, and she really hoped that Evie would do her the same courtesy.
They were here for a reason, after all, and pointless bickering would definitely not help.
"Ready, she replied, turning back to Jigano and the entrance to the mine. Her breath fogged in the cold air, but that was the only sign she showed of being out in the arctic climate. As long as she wore the shawl, she would neither feel the cold nor be affected by it; something she definitely did not mourn at the moment.
Maea is bringing the following items;
Type: Dark
Ludo's Rags | A shawl made of pitch dark, lightweight material. The wearer will not feel cold or the effects of the cold, regardless of the temperature. You look spooky.
Type: Grey
Glass Lens | A magical lens that can reveals illusions. For weak illusions it can see through them. For stronger illusions, it merely shows them as a shimmer.
1 hunting knife
1 leather satchel containing; food, water skin, a change of clothes, a blanket, rope, tools for making fire.
It had been something of a struggle to get her preparations for the expedition done in time. With the house in ruins and no real assets to barter with, she had been forced to make do with what little she could salvage. Sturdy leather breeches beneath the usual white dress, supple leather boots and her brother's old fleece-lined coat still saw her underdressed for the climate. While it was oversized enough on her to allow for several layers of wool beneath, it still wasn't quite enough to combat the frigid temperatures they were faced with. Maea counted on Ludo's gift to make up for that; the ragged shawl had been wrapped several times around her head and shoulders, effectively hiding away both the hair and the better part of her face. Tied to a leather thong about her neck hung the crystal she had nicked from Remi's workshop, and on the belt she carried one simple hunting knife.
Adjusting the plain satchel carried over one shoulder - full with supplies such as food, blankets, a change of clothes and other essentials - Maea nodded in response to Jigano's question. She threw a glance over her shoulder at the other two women. It had come as a surprise to see Evie brought along for the trip. Hotaru she didn't know, and that was fine, but it was no secret that the relation between herself and the Wordsworth was less than friendly. Maea had tried to keep herself out of the other woman's way until now, unwilling to trigger anything before the mission even began, and she really hoped that Evie would do her the same courtesy.
They were here for a reason, after all, and pointless bickering would definitely not help.
"Ready, she replied, turning back to Jigano and the entrance to the mine. Her breath fogged in the cold air, but that was the only sign she showed of being out in the arctic climate. As long as she wore the shawl, she would neither feel the cold nor be affected by it; something she definitely did not mourn at the moment.
Maea is bringing the following items;
Type: Dark
Ludo's Rags | A shawl made of pitch dark, lightweight material. The wearer will not feel cold or the effects of the cold, regardless of the temperature. You look spooky.
Type: Grey
Glass Lens | A magical lens that can reveals illusions. For weak illusions it can see through them. For stronger illusions, it merely shows them as a shimmer.
1 hunting knife
1 leather satchel containing; food, water skin, a change of clothes, a blanket, rope, tools for making fire.
