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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[ 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.]