EVIE
She arrives quietly, slipping in with the throng of people that have come earlier. Evie doesn't exactly know what she's doing here, why she has been tossing and turning at night thinking about the council and Wessex's forum. Her parents may be the sort to emphasize a strive for greatness, for power, but that has never been Evie's way. If she does this, can she separate those two driving forces?
She's not sure. At least not until Sam - fearful, nervous, anxious Sam - steps up to the plate and offers himself before those gathered in a way she never would have expected of him. It gives her that last little nudge, just enough to step forward and present herself as well.
"I'm here to offer myself for two separate positions, both which I feel I would be able to honor. My name is Evie, I was born and raised a Natural in the Hollowed Grounds, and I have run an apothecary shop here for the past seven years." Gods, had it been that long already? It seemed just yesterday she had been fresh faced and opening the door to her shop for the first time. "Considering how long my family has been here, I would first like to offer myself for the Historical position. Not only do I have my own personal history of this land to supply to the benefit of the future council, but I have a wealth of knowledge in family heirlooms and books, stories and wisdom passed down over generations." Many still available to her now, though her beloved status has become tenuous at best.
"If this is unsatisfactory I also offer myself for the Health position. I have been studying herbs and medicines since I was old enough to walk, and opened my shop which has run successfully since opening. In case of emergency and to round out my knowledge of both types, I can also heal with both magical and medicinal talents." She I careful here, aware of everyone listening and the secret she holds close. But magical items, including healing ones, have often been given to Accepted individuals. And that is the cloak she will hide behind for those who know here as Accepted. Those who already know she is Abandoned will simply recognize the magical talent she alludes to and hopefully will not ask questions. "I have plentiful time on my hands with only one shop to cater to. Phoebe is a fantastic option, but I offer myself as an alternative in case the College requires more attention." Evie won't disparage the young woman or her own offer, but she wonders if she can handle everything already on her plate plus the council. With a polite nod of her head, she returns to where she had first been seated.
Evie offers herself for both Health and History positions!
She's not sure. At least not until Sam - fearful, nervous, anxious Sam - steps up to the plate and offers himself before those gathered in a way she never would have expected of him. It gives her that last little nudge, just enough to step forward and present herself as well.
"I'm here to offer myself for two separate positions, both which I feel I would be able to honor. My name is Evie, I was born and raised a Natural in the Hollowed Grounds, and I have run an apothecary shop here for the past seven years." Gods, had it been that long already? It seemed just yesterday she had been fresh faced and opening the door to her shop for the first time. "Considering how long my family has been here, I would first like to offer myself for the Historical position. Not only do I have my own personal history of this land to supply to the benefit of the future council, but I have a wealth of knowledge in family heirlooms and books, stories and wisdom passed down over generations." Many still available to her now, though her beloved status has become tenuous at best.
"If this is unsatisfactory I also offer myself for the Health position. I have been studying herbs and medicines since I was old enough to walk, and opened my shop which has run successfully since opening. In case of emergency and to round out my knowledge of both types, I can also heal with both magical and medicinal talents." She I careful here, aware of everyone listening and the secret she holds close. But magical items, including healing ones, have often been given to Accepted individuals. And that is the cloak she will hide behind for those who know here as Accepted. Those who already know she is Abandoned will simply recognize the magical talent she alludes to and hopefully will not ask questions. "I have plentiful time on my hands with only one shop to cater to. Phoebe is a fantastic option, but I offer myself as an alternative in case the College requires more attention." Evie won't disparage the young woman or her own offer, but she wonders if she can handle everything already on her plate plus the council. With a polite nod of her head, she returns to where she had first been seated.
Evie offers herself for both Health and History positions!
and it's my whole heart
while tried and tested, it's mine
while tried and tested, it's mine
