[SE] Just a Dream, Pretty Thing

Oh I'm in pieces, it's tearing me up, but I know

"It likely will, especially if you advertise helping with any lingering symptoms of ash inhalation. Things most people here wouldn't know how to deal with, and which aren't immediate wounds that have likely already been tended to." Ah, again with the unnecessary rambling. But she can't help but give advice, eager to see him succeed where so few others have. Relatively alone herself in this world of medicine and caretaking. The offer of a separate branch is even more flattering, though she's not entirely certain how it would work. Perhaps she could adapt the apothecary? Evie is the only remaining medical presence in the Grounds now, and it's quite an intimidating role. "There's no presence aside from my apothecary in the Grounds after the close of the College. I think that would be a great idea." Warmth seeping into her tone easily.

It seems their shopping is done for the time, and she lets Nate sweep her into the milling crowd, happy to follow along though it's unclear exactly why they remain in company with nothing more to achieve. Evie finds she doesn't mind, already fond of the man and willing to sacrifice a few more hours in the goal of knowing him better. And food? Well, that's just a bonus. "I think that sounds perfect," she announces cheerily, and lets Nate lead her onward to this shop he recommends. Surprisingly pleased that he had cornered her creepily in an alleyway.

- FIN

A heart that's broke is a heart that's been loved

EVIE