in these wild, wild woods

"The woods have a habit of keeping you busy," Vai remarks with a grin, turning her head to see if she can spy Ronin and Mateo through the trees. The longer they spend out there, the more they'll find there is to do - she wouldn't be surprised if it's a long time before they head into the cottage. "Let's go, then. Wouldn't want to have to scoop you up in my basket, half melted." Letting Remi go, she turns and opens the door to usher them inside. She's already crossing the room to fetch a couple of towels, dabbing at her hair and holding the other across to the alchemist. The cottage isn't looking as good as it might when the witch is properly settled again - it's all clean and tidied up, but there are old ingredients and jars yet to be inspected. Putting a kettle full of water onto the stove and kindling the ashes in the woodburner to life, she moves to sink down in a seat at the table. "Mm...? I... well. What is there to talk about?" She smiles sadly. "He just... wouldn't grow up, I guess. He wasn't the man I thought he was, and I just... I don't have time for that, any more." vervain well i'll rest my eyes and i'll let the earth breathe