to heal a wound, you need to stop touching it
That leaves Vai to the doors. She's not an expert carpenter (the Wren Society, anyone?) but the man with her is, and she's happy to follow his lead in creating pretty doors and shutters that are sturdy at the same time. They also have some lovely looking locks.
As it turns out, both Zephyr and the locksmith are as crooked as each other; the bribe is easily palmed and squared away, and at the end of the day the dockhand will find himself with an extra set to the house, just for him. (So evenly footed are the two criminals, that Zeph even gets himself a shiny extra key, for that hidden tunnel).
Ray, like Vai, has an easy time following in the seamstress's lead, and the house, while bare of furniture, is beginning to look a lot more like a home should. A skeleton, ready for Sunjata and Nate to flesh out on their return.
It's when the sun begins to set and they all gather outside that she notices the mosaic, depicting one of the Flood's least impressive moments. Vai doesn't laugh - she winces, remembering well the thunder of Sunjata's heart, the way his hands trembled, the fear and the pain. Clearing her throat, she raises a brow at Melita. "I didn't realise you were so callous," she murmurs.
The sun sets. The sun rises.
And on the final day, it's just the four of them for the finishing touches. Vai has with her a few seedlings; flowers, herbs and other plants, as well as a couple of sweeping brushes, some paint, and a long strip of fabric to make into a banner.
"Last stretch, guys. Thanks for all your help!" She smiles.
Zeph has earned secret keys to the kingdom.
Melita has earned Vervain's Disapproval.
The following tasks are available!
- Sweep throughout the house to clean up a bit (2 people)
- Make a 'Welcome Home' banner for Jata and Nate
- Repot some plants to make the start of a herb garden
No post order!
As it turns out, both Zephyr and the locksmith are as crooked as each other; the bribe is easily palmed and squared away, and at the end of the day the dockhand will find himself with an extra set to the house, just for him. (So evenly footed are the two criminals, that Zeph even gets himself a shiny extra key, for that hidden tunnel).
Ray, like Vai, has an easy time following in the seamstress's lead, and the house, while bare of furniture, is beginning to look a lot more like a home should. A skeleton, ready for Sunjata and Nate to flesh out on their return.
It's when the sun begins to set and they all gather outside that she notices the mosaic, depicting one of the Flood's least impressive moments. Vai doesn't laugh - she winces, remembering well the thunder of Sunjata's heart, the way his hands trembled, the fear and the pain. Clearing her throat, she raises a brow at Melita. "I didn't realise you were so callous," she murmurs.
The sun sets. The sun rises.
And on the final day, it's just the four of them for the finishing touches. Vai has with her a few seedlings; flowers, herbs and other plants, as well as a couple of sweeping brushes, some paint, and a long strip of fabric to make into a banner.
"Last stretch, guys. Thanks for all your help!" She smiles.
Zeph has earned secret keys to the kingdom.
Melita has earned Vervain's Disapproval.
The following tasks are available!
- Sweep throughout the house to clean up a bit (2 people)
- Make a 'Welcome Home' banner for Jata and Nate
- Repot some plants to make the start of a herb garden
No post order!
Vervain
