[open] on rocks i dreamt of where we stepped

[scowlish]

Who: onni hotakainen; open
When: throughout aguril
Where: various
What: catch-all and quests for the month
Warnings: tba in subject lines



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Prompt Links.

i. building supplies: scavenging wood to build a sauna, various places in the city

ii. picnic serenades: wandering in the gardens, offering to play music for picnickers

iii. out of the city: general medical care and fighting in the outer city

Comments

[scowlish]

And water to throw over them.

[Making a considering hum in his throat, he turns a piece of wood over in his hands, head tilted a little to the side, trying to see if it'll be useful in his construction.]

Hm. I wouldn't say it's like a hot bath, that would be more like the Icelandic hot springs. There's no pool in a sauna, just spots to sit and heated rocks and water to throw over them. The hot rocks turn the water into steam, so the inside of the room becomes very hot and steamy. It's very good for the skin and really relaxing. I haven't been for a long time.

[quintessent]

A warm steam room must be nice, if you are from a land of ice.

[Is it a joke, it's hard to tell because she's saying it with a straight face. A pleasant smile on her face, she offers another piece of wood to the pile.]

I will leave you to your task, but I would like to come see your steam room once it is finished, if I may. Would you like for me to cast a levitation spell on your materials? That way you can carry them back home more easily.

[She's gotten pretty good at that one, to aid with manual labor.]

[scowlish]

Mhm. Where I come from it's a lot colder than it is here.

[Apparently he's decided to take her completely seriously. Taking the piece of wood from her, he adds it to the pile and then glances up at her again when she says she'd like to come see his sauna when it's done, and asks if he'd like her to cast a levitation spell. His eyebrows raise and he nods.]

Sure. What's your name? I can send you a message once it's done. Maybe by then it'll be cool enough that it'll be nice for someone who's not used to sauna.

[A pause, and then he nods again.]

A levitation spell would be nice. I'm a mage...Witch...myself, but I haven't learned that one. Can I watch to see if I can work it out from you?

[quintessent]

My name is Princess Allura. I would love to visit, once your saune is completed.

[Said with a smile, then she nods, expression turning to business as she faces the pile of goods.]

I should be able to do that for you. Just stand back a little!

[It’s one she’s gotten pretty familiar with, by accident. Holding her hands in front of her, she focuses her energy on the pile around her, drawing some magical energy from a sleeping Keith inside. There’s a small glow that emanates from her markings as the magic swirls and channels, the pile starting to lift off of the ground like it’s made of helium. Just enough to scoot it along.]

There, [She’s pleased with her handiwork, and nods.] It should last for the next couple of vargas – ah. [She corrects herself,] Hours.