[ Claire sorts in amusement at the message that comes across her vision. ]
There was no shortage of awkward small talk. [ Riffing off of his message, she remembers the boring attempts at casual conversation at the hospital of her past. ] It's good to know I'll always be rubbish at that, even with a mask. You made it through alright, then?
[ She has no clue it was him who creepily guessed her identity, she's so bad at this. ]
Well, I have my arms and legs, not to mention my intelligence. I'll be right as rain in a day or two. I think the next time anyone comes knocking I'll just pretend I'm not home.
[He posted my thoughts on the matter and found people resistant to the idea it wasn't all above board. He knows she likely caught it in passing. No need to repeat himself.]
I suppose it was fine for what it was, but it simply isn't my favorite thing. Guessing games aren't my favorite, I should amend. I've been to plenty of grand balls in my life, but never a masquerade.
What I enjoyed much more was exploring the area we could, while we could. It's a shame we don't know when we'll be able to return, if ever. That part I wouldn't mind again.
[Guessing games. That's a fine way to describe the buzz around the Fey's intentions.]
Yes, I too enjoyed the luxurious accomodations. Unfortunately, their imposition of bunkmates put a dampener on the whole deal. Sometimes I felt they were having a laugh at our sense. Faeries are known for practical jokes, after all.
[ Her bunkmate situation revealed so much about her life that she's still reeling from it, but she's not ready to bring that up to anyone. Not yet. Suffice it to say, between her and John, only one of them was confused to share a bed together. And it wasn't John. ]
I do value my own space, that was a bit of a letdown. And being tall didn't help my comfort any, but that part I can't fault them for. It isn't as if they have many residents my height, from what I gathered.
Maybe they were laughing at us, I certainly felt like a fool at the ball in my dress. I'll be happy to never do that again.
[ She dressed up to play the game, but at the end of the day, it just wasn't her thing. She doesn't mind fancy parties and dressing up—this wasn't it. ]
Did you have nice enough roommates at the very least?
Life can always be worse, and it isn't the most uncomfortable I've ever been.
[ She wonders if he reached out for any particular reason, not that she doesn't mind chatting. In fact, she thinks it's rather nice he's 'called' so to speak. ]
It's fortuitous that you reached out. I have a few things to share about the plant life, if you have a moment? Unless you called for more than gossip about the Fey.
[ This is where Claire is most comfortable in conversation—talking about the things she finds most fascinating. Whether plants or medicine, it's clear when she's passionate and when she isn't. ]
I had someone with healing magic accompany me, and so I was able to test plants on myself to see if they did what I thought they would. Quite a few were rather benign, but there were a few that caused symptoms of distress nearly immediately. Sweating, nausea, that sort of thing.
[ Poor Michael. He had to see and heal some things. ]
It seems as though more of their plants have defenses against predators than I've seen in Solvunn.
[ Which means possible medicinal uses if she could ever get her hands on them. ]
I know. Believe me, I was tempted, but it wouldn't have been worth it.
[ Perhaps if it had been out of a territory already occupied by Summoned she would have risked it, but the relationship with the Fey seemed too tenuous. ]
I would like that, very much. I'd enjoy seeing you more in your element.
I find myself more of a night owl these days, so I don't mind the evening at all. Late evening works even better so that I have a chance to finish my share of the chores.
[ Which she actually doesn't mind; it should have been her life, after all, so she's living it here. ]
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[Because, you know, office parties.
Anyway, hello! Guess who didn't bump into you in the Feywilds or anything.]
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There was no shortage of awkward small talk. [ Riffing off of his message, she remembers the boring attempts at casual conversation at the hospital of her past. ] It's good to know I'll always be rubbish at that, even with a mask. You made it through alright, then?
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I didn't mind the rest of it, but even I have to admit the ball was a bit much.
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[He posted my thoughts on the matter and found people resistant to the idea it wasn't all above board. He knows she likely caught it in passing. No need to repeat himself.]
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What I enjoyed much more was exploring the area we could, while we could. It's a shame we don't know when we'll be able to return, if ever. That part I wouldn't mind again.
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Yes, I too enjoyed the luxurious accomodations. Unfortunately, their imposition of bunkmates put a dampener on the whole deal. Sometimes I felt they were having a laugh at our sense. Faeries are known for practical jokes, after all.
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I do value my own space, that was a bit of a letdown. And being tall didn't help my comfort any, but that part I can't fault them for. It isn't as if they have many residents my height, from what I gathered.
Maybe they were laughing at us, I certainly felt like a fool at the ball in my dress. I'll be happy to never do that again.
[ She dressed up to play the game, but at the end of the day, it just wasn't her thing. She doesn't mind fancy parties and dressing up—this wasn't it. ]
Did you have nice enough roommates at the very least?
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[Living amongst others? Not his thing.]
When accustomed to living alone, the last thing one expects are roommates. Like you said, I'll be happy to never do that again.
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[ She wonders if he reached out for any particular reason, not that she doesn't mind chatting. In fact, she thinks it's rather nice he's 'called' so to speak. ]
It's fortuitous that you reached out. I have a few things to share about the plant life, if you have a moment? Unless you called for more than gossip about the Fey.
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Boredom, then?]
Ah, I'm all ears.
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I had someone with healing magic accompany me, and so I was able to test plants on myself to see if they did what I thought they would. Quite a few were rather benign, but there were a few that caused symptoms of distress nearly immediately. Sweating, nausea, that sort of thing.
[ Poor Michael. He had to see and heal some things. ]
It seems as though more of their plants have defenses against predators than I've seen in Solvunn.
[ Which means possible medicinal uses if she could ever get her hands on them. ]
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[Alas, it would have cost everything, and his priorities lie elsewhere.]
Do you favour meeting to discuss work sometime? I should have the appropriate facilities the next time you call.
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[ Perhaps if it had been out of a territory already occupied by Summoned she would have risked it, but the relationship with the Fey seemed too tenuous. ]
I would like that, very much. I'd enjoy seeing you more in your element.
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Well, let's set a date, preferably on the weekend. Would you prefer the afternoon or evening?
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[ Which she actually doesn't mind; it should have been her life, after all, so she's living it here. ]
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Well, or until next week.
[Which he doesn't advocate at ALL.]
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[ He can't tell, but she's smiling in amusement. ]
Well, don't twist my arm...
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Sorry, bad joke. I'll leave the lights on.
[He's not sorry at all.]