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Post by DM-Delfon on Dec 9, 2021 7:16:14 GMT -5
"It's fine child." Again she nods as if confirming something to herself. "Some of the plants require different amounts of water. The names of the plants are listed on the small sticks that stick out of the dirt near them. Find them in the book and see how much water they require." She moves toward the door, still talking, "I have to check on my patients, two recent mothers and one expecting. Another fellow is recovering after breaking his leg." Stopping at the door, she turns back, "I expect the watering to take you most of the day since you have to check the book each time. I will be back around midday."
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Dec 9, 2021 17:57:03 GMT -5
"yes ma'am" she said and nodded as she watched her leave then headed towards the well in the back, easily filling the watering can and heading back towards the greenhouse to water the plants. Stopping at each one and even though the words on the sticks was hard for her to understand she was able to identify them thanks to the pictures next to each one. humming softly to herself as she worked. Happily enjoying the mundane work of watering the plants, as it allowed her time to familiarize herself with each plant.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Dec 10, 2021 6:35:35 GMT -5
With your ability to shape the water you can water all the plants of the same time at the same time, skipping the watering can entirely. Additionally you soak all the dirt to the specified amount, rather than dumping it on top and letting nature sort it out. By the time Madame Aceso returns at midday you’ve finished the work and have settled down by the cash to study the book.
Three customers came in while she was gone, two were simple sales which you completed without issue. The third had questions, which you could answer, but your remedy would not be available with the supplies at hand so you suggested they return to speak with Madame Aceso after lunch.
“When I saw that you were reading instead of watering I thought to scold you, but I checked your work. You’ve done well Myst, and quickly too.” She joins you at the counter, pointedly staring at her chair until you vacate it for her to sit down. “Any customers?” You show her the two tags, and explain the third. “Good good.” She pulls a kit that you are proficient with out from under the counter and goes over it with you. “Excellent, then you can help make salves and such between customers. What about a healer’s kit? Do you know how to use that as well?”
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Dec 10, 2021 17:43:18 GMT -5
At her question about the healers kit she pauses and then shakes her head no, as they didn't have healer kits back home at least not like what she figured they had above the sea. "no..." she said uncertainty in her voice as she looked at the herbalism kit that Madame Aceso had already showed her. That she knew very well but a healers kit, she wasn't sure what it included at least here in Clifton.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Dec 10, 2021 19:17:05 GMT -5
The older woman only nods once, affirmation as to her chosen course of action. “Listen close.” She goes on to explain all the items in the kit. So many different bandages, splints of various sizes and a tourniquet. There are gauzes in rolls, and more in pads. Needle and thread, and some pain numbing cream. She lists them, and details their use, all much to quickly for you to fully grasp their use and call yourself proficient.
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Dec 11, 2021 9:27:43 GMT -5
She tries to follow along as best as she can but it will definitely take some time to become proficient with this kit, she could only hope that she would learn it before it became a life or death "Perhaps i should stick with just the herbalism kit for now." she said pointing towards the other kit, the one she was much more familiar and comfortable with. This was all a lot to take in and she was beginning to doubt her ability to be a healer. Her thoughts turning inward as water droplets began to gather on her skin without her noticing as she seemed to draw back in on herself at least mentally. Though physically aside from the water droplets clinging to her skin she seemed to just be listening intently to Madame Aceso
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Post by DM-Delfon on Dec 14, 2021 18:07:20 GMT -5
Madame Aceso clicks her tongue again, "No child. We will review this kit twice a day until you can name each item, and tell me what they're used for. If a medical situation comes up where it's use would be helpful, I will give you a practical review at that time." She begins to stow the items back into the kit in quick, well practiced motions. Each item goes back exactly where it was before. "In the meantime, I can provide you the reagents to create more healing potions. With the two of us working in shifts, we should be able to produce more than enough to cover the Duchess' regular order, and have some to sell to the public besides."
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Dec 14, 2021 19:08:54 GMT -5
"yes ma'am" she said looking down at her lap, like a child being scolded. She watched carefully as each item was put away. When Madame Aceso spoke about the healing potions, she looked up a smile on her face, happy to be useful to show off her skills once more. "of course, when do we start?" she asked curiously, finally she seemed to notice the water drop lets and quickly dispersed them, hoping that Madame Aceso hadn't noticed them clinging to her skin.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Dec 15, 2021 14:02:17 GMT -5
Madame Aceso gestures toward her gear, and waves that gesture across to cover the kit as well. "You may begin now if you wish it." She says simply. Just then the door opens, and a pair of women enter the store, one dressed fabulously, and the other dressed a little simpler, though still quite stylish. As you watch you get the feeling that one works for the other. Madame Aceso greets her customers, and they begin to speak quietly among themselves. You are left to your own devices with a fully stocked potion making lab.
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Dec 16, 2021 17:59:37 GMT -5
She nodded and quickly set to work on making healing potions, while Madame Aceso is busy with the customer she quickly sets everything up and begins creating the healing potions. Going threw the same steps as earlier except with much better tools instead of a make shift one. Though there was something fun about the other one she had created in Yoseph's kitchen. Her mind drifted towards yoseph as she worked.
(medicine check 17+6=23 <--- wasn't sure if i needed to roll for it)
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Post by DM-Delfon on Dec 17, 2021 16:39:20 GMT -5
Setting up the process is easy to do with such excellent tools. You mix what needs mixing, and grind what needs grinding. Setting the mixtures to heat, and bringing some purified water to a fresh boil. Madame Aceso returns shortly, depositing some coin into the drawer, and hanging a pair of tickets from the hook by the cash. “Looks like we will need to harvest some more ginger root.”
After a couple more hours of tending to your potion Madame Aceso returns to your side, “I think that’s enough for today. Set them to simmer and I can finish it off later. Take the rest of the day off. We will have rounds up at the Light Shrine tomorrow morning.”
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Dec 17, 2021 18:51:03 GMT -5
myst looks up from what she was doing and nods. Giving a quick stretch as she stands up. "what time would you like me to be here?" she asked as she gathered up her bag and her cloak and fastening it around her neck before turning back to Madame Aceso. pushing her long blue hair over her shoulders as it rippled down her back like ripples in a pond. Giving her potion one last glance over to ensure that it was simmering and wouldn't burn she made her way to the door.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Dec 18, 2021 8:08:25 GMT -5
“I will collect you from the Pike a little after dawn.” Is Madame Aceso’s reply. While you’re gathering your belongings Madame Aceso gives your work a quick once over, her well trained eyes checking all the settings in the few seconds she glances across the equipment.
Outside the shop you see a pair of similarly dressed men standing across the street. Both men are chatting idly, but their attention is clearly focused on the store. They’re both wearing scale mail, with red tabards. A broken loom is depicted on the front and back of the tabard. Both men are armed with long swords and shields. When you exit the shop, they stare at you instead.
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Dec 18, 2021 8:36:52 GMT -5
Watching them warily as she turns and heads down the road, her hand going to the stone in her pocket, feeling its draw as she slipped among the other people on the road, curious about the men she had seen outside the shop. She would have to ask yoseph about the symbol she saw on their tabards if she made it back to the well groomed pike. Glancing back over her shoulder to see if the men were following her.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Dec 18, 2021 10:40:48 GMT -5
You keep a wary eye on the men, but once you leave the area they seem content to go back to watching the store. The roads are fairly busy. There are many people finishing their work, polishing off those last minute details before they head home for the evening. Nearer to the Pike, you hear a man shouting a street or two toward the docks. "-those that touch the weave! They can not be trusted to have your best interests at heart! Do you think the mages above care what happens to you?"
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Dec 18, 2021 11:51:10 GMT -5
Glancing curiously towards the docks wondering exactly what he is talking about but figuring its best to get back to the pike as yoseph's words about being out after dark cling to her mind. idly fiddling with the stone in her pocket as she walks. she can just barely hear the lapping of the waves over the hustle and bustle of the streets, the sound of the ocean was calming and she knew eventually she would have to return but first she needed to figure out what was hurting her people. "I need to go back to the river, I need to figure this out." she sighed softly as she walked.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Dec 18, 2021 17:40:58 GMT -5
You arrive at the Pike only a few minutes later. As you arrive the door opens and a couple step out of the building. The woman is commending the man on his choice of restaurant, exclaiming how good the food was. The man holds the door for you. Inside the tables are all full of people, except the one you assume the couple just left.
Yoseph darts past, sweat beading on his forehead, “I’ll be right with you.” He says it as he passes, without looking up at you. Glancing about the tables you can see the state of things is a little more hectic than usual.
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Dec 18, 2021 18:15:27 GMT -5
Giving a nod of thanks and stepping inside the pike immediately looking around for yoseph, only to have him dart past. "its alright." she says and heads for the kitchen, tucking her cloak and bag away for the time being before grabbing an apron and helping in the kitchen, plating up the orders for him so that he can just run them out. Easily slipping into the routine. Once all the food is out she steps into the main room and helps serve drinks as needed. stopping to talk with various guests as needed. the thought of going up to the library and hiding away from the people was appealing she refused to leave yoseph when he obviously needed an extra pair of hands,
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Post by DM-Delfon on Dec 20, 2021 10:06:59 GMT -5
Yoseph doesn’t even realize that it was you as he darts from table to table dropping off various dishes or drinks. The kitchen is in an absolute state. Dirty dishes stacked in the sink, and a pot boiling over in the hearth. Several half made dishes are partly prepared on the counter waiting for this or that ingredient.
You stash you stuff by just shoving it in the far corner, and immediately set to work. A gesture and the boiling over pot is calmed by your magic so you can remove it from the direct heat safely. Another gesture and another spell and the dishes begin to clean themselves with carefully controlled water. While partly distracted by that you set to work preparing the partially complete meals.
A moment later Yoseph bursts through the door, already quietly repeating the things he has to do under his breath. When he sees you, and the newly calmed chaos of his kitchen he blurts out, “I could kiss you right now, thank you!” Then his eyes go wide and he turns red from collar to hairline. He pivots and gathers the freshly finished dishes and heads back out of the room without another word.
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Dec 20, 2021 16:53:17 GMT -5
Looking up as yoseph bursts threw the door a smile on her face, turns to one of surprise, her cheeks instantly turning a purplish color as she hurriedly glances down at the plate in front of her. her surprise getting the best of her as a giggle slips past her lips and just as she glances up she is met with the sight of the swinging door shutting as he is gone once again. Quickly busying herself in the kitchen cleaning as she went she tried not to think to much on what he said. " it was the stress of the moment, he was just happy to see me, he didn't actually mean it.... did he..." she whispers to herself as she continues to help in the kitchen, lost somewhere in her own thoughts.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Dec 20, 2021 18:01:35 GMT -5
Yoseph comes in and out throughout the rest of the dinner service. He drops off more dirty dishes, and brings out the meals he requested on his last trip. Aside from strictly business talk he's oddly silent, and won't make eye contact. It's hard to notice with how hectic things are, but you've got the kitchen under control. After a few minutes with you tending the kitchen he seems to revert back to his normally calm self. All in all the whole process takes about an hour. He comes back into the kitchen more slowly than during the rush. "That was the last of the customers." Making eye contact for the first time in over an hour he adds, "I honestly don't think I could have done that without you. You're fantastic, thank-you so much."
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Dec 20, 2021 18:47:19 GMT -5
Looking up at him she gives a small hesitant smile." sorry I wasn't here sooner to help more" she said as she took more of the dirty dishes and placing them in the sink before taking the stack of clean ones and putting them away, Checking the remaining pots on the stove. "did you eat today?" she asks curiously as she glanced over at him, looking at him out of the corner of her eye as if suddenly shy. the thought of kissing him still floating about her mind which caused her eyes to drift down to his lips as she wondered if his lips were soft and what it would be like to be kissed. Realizing where she was staring her cheeks once again turn purple as she quickly glances away and hurries to put the dishes away.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Dec 20, 2021 19:38:39 GMT -5
He looks up at you and smiles, "Are you kidding? You saved my bacon out there. I was honestly getting flustered. It hasn't been that busy here in a while." As you look away, blushing, he seems to find something very interesting on the other side of the room. Either he saw your blush and is trying to give you a minute to recover or he really is distracted by something over there. You're not sure which, but another wave of embarrassment floods through you at the thought that he might have noticed. You're pulled from that line of thought when you hear him say, "Not really, at least not much anyway. Could I trouble you for the pleasure of your company for a meal? It's the least I could do after all the help you provided." He sounds a little distant, likely because he's still facing away from you. When you sneak a glance his way, you can see that his ears and the back of his neck are red. He's blushing too.
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Dec 21, 2021 17:16:27 GMT -5
"Ummm sure that would be nice." she says with a blush and as she looks away as her stomach chooses that exact moment to growl reminding her that she hadn't eaten either today as she had been so engrossed in her work with madam Aceso. a smile on her face as she gathered up more of the clean dishes and put them away. trying to find something to keep herself busy so to distract herself from where her thoughts were going with yoseph.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Dec 21, 2021 18:23:40 GMT -5
Yoseph takes a few minutes to gather up the leftover food, and stow it away after making up a couple plates for the two of you. With the plates stacked along one arm, he gathers a couple bottles of wine in the other hand. "Could you grab us some wine glasses?" Yoseph heads out of the kitchen, and makes his way up the stairs toward the library where you have sat before. When you arrive, he adds, "I like the view from up here. That and with the window open you can hear the sea."
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Dec 21, 2021 18:48:48 GMT -5
She grabs the wine glasses and follows him up the stairs setting them down on the table and then taking the plates from him and setting them down as well, before taking a seat. The sound of the sea is soothing to her especially after a long day, between working in the shop and then helping at the pike, she seems to sink back into the chair. Looking a bit tired as she stares off into the distance, though her thoughts are far from settled.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Dec 21, 2021 19:13:28 GMT -5
Yoseph takes his plate from you, and hands you your utensils in return. As he sits down he pauses to look you over, cocking his head to one side, "What's wrong? You seem to have something on your mind." He then sets his plate in his lap, and begins to nibble absentmindedly.
Outside you can hear the same voice that was yelling before, although with the extra distance it's muffled and unintelligible. Mixed with his muffled shouts you hear gulls squawking at one another and other sounds of ships and the sea. A little of it is comforting, but the rest is just too many people in one place. Under the sea it's so much quieter.
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Dec 21, 2021 19:59:21 GMT -5
"nothing" she says quickly as she looks down at her food and quickly takes a bite, trying to hide the blush on her cheeks, not wanting to reveal where her mind had wandering to as she was rather embarrassed she had even been thinking about it. While she did miss the quiet of the sea and the hustle and bustle of the city was rather overwhelming she wouldn't really change it as she had made a wonderful friend.
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Post by DM-Delfon on Dec 21, 2021 20:44:13 GMT -5
Without looking up from the meal he is only picking at, he mumbles, "We agreed to tell the truth to one another." You're not sure that he actually meant for you to hear him speak or not. He's clearly distracted, judging by the way his fork is moving the food about on his plate. After a moment he looks up at you, his face more determined than before, "We agreed to tell the truth to one another. What... Is... Wrong?" He drags out the last three words, emphasizing them all more sternly.
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Post by lilmsdarknes on Dec 21, 2021 21:08:08 GMT -5
"nothing is wrong per say yoseph, I was just thinking thoughts that were... inappropriate for someone who is supposed to be engaged." she says her voice turning into a whisper by the end as she stares down at her plate, her cheeks are a deep purple from blushing and slowly the blush spreads even to the tips of her ears as she simply pushes the food around on her plate before glancing towards the wine and nervously pouring a glass, not realizing that her hands were shaking slightly.
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