When we get there, I say nine of ten drop

[awryprincess]

Who: Heralia il Gardlanda and OPEN
When: November
Where: About
What: Quests, and a catch-all!
Warnings: Nothing so far, will update if something turns frisky.

[1: Shawl About Love]

[They said it could be anyone. Native, mirrorbound... whatever. That gives Heralia ideas, and Heralia getting ideas is never a good idea.

Being an arboreal cat, she has a proclivity for climbing up into trees. Being a jerk means she likes to not alert anyone that she's about to do something.

One may just be walking along, minding their own business, when a shawl drops on their head. Or neck, perhaps, if she actually aimed it properly, from above.

She can be rather quiet and subtle if she wants to, but there's a good chance she's going to laugh, no matter the reaction.] Nope! You're not the one, sorry to say.

[2: Under New Management]

[If there is one way to make her behave, though, it is kids. She bustles about the orphanage, fetching what she needs to, and picking up little items for the kids. She's all over the place, but grabbing her attention isn't too hard - it's mostly just busywork for something she helped bring forth!

There's a lot to work on, though. Classrooms to set up, and educational props to move around, and maybe she put something right in someone's way, or where something else should've been.]

[3: Clean Up and Clear Out]

[Oh this could be fun. She looks at a large desk - it's partially broken, one of the footpads fell off so it's uneven and rocks back and forth - then back to the property it's sitting out front of.

She turns to the next Mirrorbound she sees, and grins.] Hail! Do you have a moment? I need some help with this desk.

[4: Wildcard!]

[For any wildcarding needs! You can hit me up via PM, via Plurk Reslari or via Discord at Reslari#9561. Furthermore, Heralia's plotting comment is here!]

Comments

[roombamastermind]

[Croix does a little bit of a bow, ushering her forward.]

By all means, and lead the way.

[awryprincess]

Got it, got it. Let's go!

[There is a spring in her step, and she does swing her head slowly from side to side, as she catches air currents, trying to figure out where the scents are coming from. There's a promising scent here or there, but for the most part, she just walks in a relatively straight line.]

So Miss Witch, do you have a name? I am Heralia. The rest of my name's a title, and it doesn't matter much.

[roombamastermind]

It's Croix. Croix Meridies. You can simply call me Croix if you like, or "Professor" if it suits you.

[awryprincess]

Oooh, a professor. Interesting! What did you teach?

[Might as well make pleasant conversation. She doesn't need her ears to catch a scent, and she sniffs around carefully as they go.]

[roombamastermind]

I taught at a magic school, so believe it or not... magic. With a particular focus on how magic could be used with technology, as a matter of fact.

[awryprincess]

Oh really? Fascinating! We weren't allowed to learn magic, where I came from. Now I couldn't really, even if I wanted to - which is to say, nothing has changed.

[A laugh.] But in technology! So all of this... [She pauses, trying to find the right word.] Magitech they call it, is right up your alley?

[roombamastermind]

It is. [Croix says with a nod.] Though I'm still learning a great deal about this world's magical system.

...But why can't you learn magic? Are you a monster rather than a witch, then?

[awryprincess]

That I am! I wasn't born with the ears or tail, in fact. I was born with a bit of elf blood in my heritage, but that wouldn't be enough to turn me into anything like this!

It's not so bad, though. The cooler weather means the extra fur is nice. I don't look forward to summer, though.

So yes, best I can do at this point is use pre-enchanted items, I suppose.

[roombamastermind]

I see. That's a shame, to be so close to an ability but be cut off by it.

[A thought.]

Tell me though... are you bonded to anyone?

[awryprincess]

Ah, well, it wouldn't have mattered. Women of my family weren't allowed to learn magic anyway.

[She swishes her tail once, and then it... droops a little. Her smile stays on her face though.] Nay! I'm not opposed to it, but I'm trying to keep to Witches that might need it badly before I shore up someone that already has a Bond. Monsters aren't as much a risk if you don't... fight with your nature.

[roombamastermind]

I see. If you don't mind my opinion, I'd say that's a very backwards practice.

[At her next comment, Croix's face alights with concern.]

... I see. I can't imagine it hasn't cause you difficulty, though. Are you sure you can handle it?