( open, may catch all ) you and i were fireworks going off too soon

[lucubrates]

Who: You and the Green Zelda! Fourth wall characters are welcome!
When: Through out Maiurill
Where: Around!
What: May catch all! Birch tree tapping, sword antics, river cleaning. I might update with more open prompts as the month goes along!
Warnings: I will update if anything comes up!



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early march, the forest

[lucubrates]

[ Snow melts away finally as spring emerges, but she does not come in vibrant, lush greens and pops of color. Spring splits the snow, showing the mud and dirt beneath the surface, and this is reflected in so many ways as the warm weather settles in. The river's filth is revealed to more than just those water dwelling peoples, and the streams run wider than before. She misses the cries of the ice shifting beneath lakes in Aefenglom, but with the arrival of Spring is a special time.

The forest is home to many things and people and there are remnants of this through out it. On this particular excursion to wherever it is you are going, the path is marked with several strange contraptions hooked up to birch trees. A knife wedged into the bark, a tap sunk into it at an angle, and a bucket collecting the clear liquid that seeps from it. There are multiple set ups like this, at least ten in total if you bother to count. By the last one, deepest in the woods, you'll find that the culprit is a girl with blond hair and long, long ears.

The approach of someone else gets her to look from her work, and ladle in hand, she stops scooping the sap from the bucket to look at you. ]

...Beautiful day, isn't it?

[ Blue skies, just enough warmth for some long sleeved but light. The sun breaks the cold chill so easily. She tilts the spoon, and the water-like liquid splashed into a clear bottle. ] If you're looking for town, it's a few miles back. West, if you'd like a more scenic route. [ She corks the bottle, and straps it into a wagon, already full of similar bottles. ]

Of course, it's a bit longer. You might be strapped for time by now if you'd like to avoid the nighttime out here. The moon's growing, but not enough to illuminate everything yet, you know.

[arturiarex]

[ Saber prefers to take her excursions out into the woods to see nature and maybe allow herself a chance to vent the restless energy that has seemed to follow her since her arrival. Maybe it's her lot as a 'monster'. Besides, it's spring. She can take some time to appreciate the natural beauty of those lands still unaffected by the touch of corruption (at least for now). The winding path has taken her through the trees and it's not until she notices the strange contraptions that she pauses curiously to examine them. Some sort of harvesting operation? She doesn't know - but this certainly hasn't been here before.

She follows them into the woods until she spies a familiar flash of blond hair. Her new wings - well, new as of last month - spread slightly behind her as she comes weaving slowly through the trees. ]

It certainly is that, Zelda.

[ She shades her eyes and glances at the device she's working on. ]

Why are you collecting sap?

[lucubrates]

[ It is a familiar voice that calls out to her, and as Zelda turns back to look at Saber, a smile works it's way across her lips. Her skirts flutter in the wind and she inclines her head in greeting, looking pleased it is only her. ]

Too difficult to stay inside on a day like this. I had the perfect excuse! The birch tree has a delectable and healthy sap, full of nutrients.

[ A ladle full is splashed down into the bottle once more, slightly thicker than water but still clear. She leaves the utensil there, and approaches with the bottom. Stepping closer to Saber, she makes note of the wings and how they catch golden sunlight. It's striking. ]

Your wings have come in so lovely. [ With the smile still in place, she offers the half full bottle to her friend. ]

It's sweeter than you think, though perhaps a bit acidic at this time of year.

[arturiarex]

The weather finally has gotten better than the last few months... less rain.

[ Which means spring is here and beginning to fade toward summer. She can enjoy that and for once she actually manages a smile. Something understated and quietly pleased as she walks over to examine the bottle and ladle and the set-up that Zelda has. Her comment on her wings makes her start slightly. ]

Do you think so...? I'm still adjusting to them. And I have had to completely redo my wardrobe... But I'm glad you approve.

[ She brushes a few stray strands of hair out of her face and takes the bottle for a tentative sip. It's not bad, honestly. She's heard of people using sap like this before, but it's her first time experiencing it. ]

Where did you learn how to do this?

[lucubrates]

If you would like, I am quite capable of altering your clothing if need be, though I would guess that a need for such clothing has already been fulfilled by actual seamstresses, no?

[ A light laugh escapes her, carried away by the babbling brook in the distance. ]

I read about it. There are all sorts of ways to find food in the wild, Saber. [ She hums thoughtfully, patting the white bark. ] And birch tree sap is full of nutrients and all sorts of things good for your body. One can ferment it to make quite a sweet wine, I have heard...

[arturiarex]

I do part-time work at a tailor's shop and so they're kind enough to accommodate me...

[ Saber looks a little sheepish. ]

I must admit, although I know how to hunt, surviving entirely off of the fruit of the wilds would be a bit beyond me. I spent most of my life living with others. In civilization. In Camelot. Not... out here. So it feels a little strange to be drawn to it now.

[peacewithouttyranny]

[If anyone asked, Soundwave is out in the woods to scout out the area. But truthfully, his real reason was simply to see the nature and meet the woodland creatures living in their natural habitat. Not that he can't do both at the same time, but his motivation is clear.

Spring is the perfect weather for a walk out into the woods, anyway. While appreciating the nature around him, slowly strolling through the trees, he's stopped by the strange contraption hooked to the tree. That doesn't look natural... Looking up ahead, he notices that there are more of these contraptions hooked to other trees. Is there some sort of operation going on here?

Curious, Soundwave follows them deeper into the woods, until he sees the blond hair and stops a fair distance away. Soundwave blinks.]

Ah... I was just scouting the area. Getting a better idea of the land outside the town.

[Though the young "girl" says that, her eyes are turning west. Hmm. He would like to see more of the scenic route, but nighttime could be a problem, he's not foolish enough to put himself in danger. Especially when he just gotten his avatar working.]

Hmm... I am not afraid of nighttime, but how dangerous does it get out here?

[lucubrates]

[ She seems a girl rather quaint and soft, the sort that would be easy prey for a Shade should one turn up. As she speaks, Zelda approaches, getting a better look at her. Though she is no fighter herself, she does know what one looks like— for all intents and purposes, she does not see one in her new conversation partner. ]

It is not something I would recommend unless you are adept at protecting yourself, be it with the help of magic or weapons. Shades are quite common this deep into the woods, miss, and unless you know the path well, it is can be easy to get lost among the trees.

[ She does speak from experience, her gaze serious and voice sure. ]

Have you arrived quite recently to the land?

[peacewithouttyranny]

[That is a fair assessment. The avatar is meant to look exactly like an average girl, nothing to really suggests she is a fighter of any sort, and can be easy picking. Which is great and advantageous on Soundwave's side. The more the avatar's underestimated, the better to surprise them.

But Soundwave also sees no reason to hide her skills, so she does later reveal that she's a skilled fighter at least.]

I see. I appreciate the warning. I can't say I know much about the Shades, but I would prefer to avoid fighting off anything, regardless, especially when I may have the chance to get lost in the woods.

[Her face stays inexpressive, but she listened to Zelda's warning intently. If Shades are truly common in this part, then it is a terrible idea to continue with her 'exploring' further than this. But to finally answer her question]

That is correct. I arrived just a month ago. I am a Witch... In training, so, as you can imagine, I can't produce anything useful to protect myself as of yet. Though I know how to use a weapon, I am currently lacking in any. I suppose I shouldn't explore deeper in the woods this time, then...