UUU: "Thorny Relationships"

Cast: Nyrandisa (Netha) and Relgia (Eye)

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Support Points Earned: 2

7 PM] NethaEmerald: Nyrandisa was busy... napping. She was under a nice tree away from where The Pack had set up camp. She was awfully tired. She would like to attribute it to work on her staff, though she knew she was not getting nearly enough sleep. The reason for her lack of sleep? Thinking too hard about what had happened somewhat recently. From what felt like a falling out with Seed a little, Zain getting on her case for trying to be helpful, Relgia almost breaking her back. and much, much more. She didn't even try to hide she was sleeping. She was slumped against the tree, drooped forward a little. Her wings remained close to her body and her antaennae drooped.

[11:18 PM] EyePierce: Thwack! The axe slammed down into the brittle timber, sending two manageable-sized logs toppling over before a large black hand reached down to pick up the newly-crafted firewood. Straightening, the Kano hefted her axe over one shoulder as her secondary set of arms positioned the logs into the wooden frame on her back, filled with similarly hewn wood. Relgia had ambled away from the camp three or so hours before to get some weapon-practice in. Mostly with her axe, as she could handle it with proficiency, but also with a dark magic tome she had bought from a pawn shop in town. That went about as well as was expected. Now though, she was trudging back to camp and had opted to grab a little lumber for the night, slowly making her way back to camp. She would have continued on her way if not for almost stepping onto a pair of brightly colored wings as she rounded the next tree. "Oh? 'S Nyra again, ain't it? What'cha doin' out here away from all th' hubbub? Y'all right?"

[11:26 PM] NethaEmerald: As someone seemed to come around a tree, with a very heavy step in the dirt, the Jera was still sound asleep. Not even Relgia talking to her woke Nyrandisa up. She was mumbling in her sleep, though. "Sorry Seed... This staff... Zain was... Neraida is..."

[11:52 PM] EyePierce: Ah. She was sleeping. Rather deeply at that. A bit grateful she hadn't woken her friend, Relgia turned to walk away but hesitated. As serene as things were here, this was still a forest. Danger wasn't exactly lurking around each gnarled oak but it wasn't the sort of place you should be sleeping when a perfectly nice camp was a trot away. Relgia stood there conflicted, before... "Ah, might as well." The Kano leaned down, gathering the smaller woman into her arms carefully avoiding crumpling Nyra's wings. The Jera was light enough. Might as well deliver her back to camp. Now, where had she set up her tent?

[11:55 PM] NethaEmerald: As Nyrndisa was lifted, she didn't immedietely wake up. In fact, she was still asleep. However, as Relgia started to take some steps, the Jera woke up. Her eyes opened to see... Relgia carrying her. As soon as she woke up enough to process the scene, she almosy jumped right out of the arms. "WAH! I'M AWAKE NOW I SWEAR I CAN WALK!"

May 13, 2018

[12:03 AM] EyePierce: "Nah, no worries. I used'ta get tuckered an' fall asleep wherever too. I'm happy ta help." Stopping her gait she waited for a moment as Nyra thrashed around, apparently alarmed by her new surroundings. While she wasn't in danger of letting woman slip from her grasp, an orange wing did briefly slap across her face as Nyra shifted, making it hard to proceed.

[12:08 AM] NethaEmerald: The Jera got herself out of the arms of Relgia. "When I said I can walk, I meant it!' She stammered out, clearly flustered. This was the second time Relgia had done this sort of thing to her, and she didn't like it. Regardless, when she was on the ground, she started to float along Relgia to the way back to camp.

[12:14 AM] EyePierce: "If ya feel up to it. Still, don't worry 'bout me. A little extra weight ain't gonna slow me down none." Relgia punctuated the statement with a flex of one of her considerably large biceps. "Still though, what chased ya outta camp? 'S nice enough out here, but it's still not a place ta be dozin' off. Gotta be bears an' wild dogs out here, right?"

[12:16 AM] NethaEmerald: Nyra remarked to the last statement with "Unless you're threatening them or in their territory, those aren't a problem. As for why I was out of camp? Just needed some time away from it was all."

[12:17 AM] EyePierce: Relgia cocked her head, curious. "Away from it? People givin' ya trouble?"

[12:19 AM] NethaEmerald: She thought for a moment. "Perhaps. A lot of stressful situations is all, almost all self-induced." She started to speak. She let out a cute little yawn before continuing. "Was hoping to just write down my problems and sort the thoughts out, but that didn't happen..."

[12:28 AM] EyePierce: "If things are gettin' too complicated for ya why not sound them out with me? I can't boast I can fix yer problems, but sometimes people make a whole lotta fuss over stuff that's a whole lot simpler from another angle." The Kano rolled her eyes a little as she continued. "An' ya shouldn't go gettin' so many problems it affects yer body. That's just basics. How're ya gonna figure stuff out when yer off yer game?"(edited)

[12:32 AM] NethaEmerald: The Jera thought for a little. There were only a few people she was comfortable with divulging some deeper stuff about herself to, and none of those people were here. She knew she needed to open up to more people than she already has and forge some stronger bonds. "Can't say too much about it. Just Zain getting after me for sorting all the plants in the convoy, and subsequently using the fruits of my labor. Worried that a little project i'm working on won't turn out right. Feeling like I screwed things up royally with the person I am closest to in the Pack..."

[12:37 AM] EyePierce: "Hm. So ya snatched some 'erbs, yer stressed 'bout a project, an' ya had a fight with a friend." The Kano raised her hand and extended three fingers as she named the troubles. "First one's easy enough right? Ya sorted junk and found somethin' useful, but now Zain's missin' it. So if ya wanna fix things, just replace th' item. Or give 'im somethin' better." With that said she lowered her first finger, displaying the other two raised digits to Nyra. "Am I doin' good so far?"

[12:41 AM] NethaEmerald: "I already mostly cleared it with Zain. I just seperated my stuff from the public stuff and de-organized all the work I did. Figured it would be easier than fighting with him over it. Still a little upset that he got so mad with me about it, though..." She responded. As for Relgia's question, the Jera responded to that directly with "I think you are." with the faintest of smiles.

[12:58 AM] EyePierce: "If things keep feelin' sour with Zain jus' deck 'im one an' tell 'im it was from Relgia. In my 'xperience, a good romp does wonders fer the mood." The Kano smiled a bit, but her tone was still instructive. She was willing to take the fallback if it came to it. Plus, it might be fun to have a tussle with the wolf. "Next, tha project." She shruggled her shoulders a bit. "I can't give ya much help on makin' whatever yer doin' better, but if I'd hazard a guess ya don't need my help with it. Ya didn't say it was goin' poor or that ya made a mess o' things. Jus' that yer worried." Relgia stopped in her tracks, glaring at Nyra for emphasis on her next statement. "Everybody gets worried. Folk are nervous an' apprehensive an' downright terrified sometimes. What ya have ta do is grab hold o' that fear an' crush it inna vice. Yer doin' yer best, yer bein' careful, yer thinkin' things through. There's bigger flotsam in th' water an' ya shouldn't need ta worry 'bout this. An' if ya screw up? If ya royally botch it? It's done. An' you can laugh or cry, or just do better the next time 'round." Her second finger fell down, though her face turned a bit apologetic. "Not sure if that helps ya move on or not."

[1:02 AM] NethaEmerald: Despite not quite understanding all of the little saying at the end, Nyrandisa smiled and responded "I guess you're right. I might be thinking too hard into all of it. Perhaps I should loosen up some more like I was not too long ago."

[1:16 AM] EyePierce: "An' the lat bit's ya got inna a fight with a friend. This is the easiest bit." She waggled her third finger knowingly. "Apologize. Doesn't matter if they're right or not. They believe in what ya fought about, an' they'll be just as frustrated as ya are right now. So either what ya fought over was so world shatterin' ya need ta stop bein' friends over, or ya need to decide ta suck up yer pride an' be th' better woman." The last finger fell and Relgia poked her index finger at Nyra. Sayin' sorry's harder than it sounds, 'specially when yer convinced yer right. But it doesn't matter. If they're good folk, they'll appreciate yer effort. Take this from a Kano, people can flare up over all sorts of stuff, but they don't want ta stay angry forever. Not with a friend."

[3:41 PM] NethaEmerald: "I think I will, even if the situation itself is not as you seem to think it is." The Jera responded. She let out another yawn as her fluttering grew tired and she almost tripped on the ground when her legs made contact. "The situation with the fallout has to do more with non-negative feelings and the tension as a result." She explained further.(edited)

May 18, 2018

[8:55 AM] EyePierce: "Non-negative feelings? What, ya get sweet on somebody an' they not think yer pretty 'nuff? Other way 'round?" Relgia scrunched her face in confusion. The thought that people might pursue that line of relationship while working in the Pack hadn't occurred to her at all. It was strange to think about and she began going over the words again. It was unlikely that was what was going on. She'd probably just misinterpreted.

[9:45 AM] NethaEmerald: When Relgia was a little blunt about having feelings for someone, it brought a small blush to the Jera's face. "Well, yes. Kind of. I do have feelings for someone in The Pack, but I feel our last encounter together might have just sent it all crashing. I'm not even sure how to approach it. I don't want to go and make things worse. I just want them to get better." As she finished that bit of explaining, she looked away from the Kano. All her own words did was bring some internal pain.

May 26, 2018

[2:21 PM] EyePierce: Relgia rubbed frowned sympathetically, rubbing her temples as she tried to think the problem over. "Well, sayin' not ta get worked up 'bout that sorta stuff is sorta pointless. I'd say if they're really all that it shouldn't matter that ya screwed up, but that's not comfortin'." What would her captain have said at a time like this? Somehow she doubted the woman had to dispense relationship advice to her crew. "Either ya wait, worry, and hope fer the tide ta shift higher than it usually does or ya forge yer heart and thrust it inta tha shallows, reefs be damned. Sounds like ya want ta do the first. Problem is, ya could be waitin' yer entire life fer nothin. If ya need an answer foolish as it sounds, I'd say tha blazes take me and push forward. Even if it doesn't work, at least it's somethin' I got control over, aye?" It wasn't a clean answer and it probably wasn't the right one, but Relgia nodded to herself as she spoke nonetheless. She'd much rather try to save herself and be burned than wait on a miracle to do it for her.

[4:19 PM] NethaEmerald: As Relgia gave that advice, the Jera thought on it for a few moments. She was afraid of ruining things, but as the Kano said, it might beone of the only shots she would have left. Giving Relgia a smile, Nyrandisa responded with "I think maybe you're right. It might not be their style, but in this case, it might be the best result. Even though the worst case scenarios could be bad, i'm sure I could handle it." In an almost surprise twist of fate, Nyrandisa actually went up and gave Relgia a small hug. "Thank you for your ears and words."(edited)

[4:55 PM] EyePierce: Unperturbed by the contact, Relgia curled a few arms around Nyra and let the moment stand. "I didn't say nothin' ya couldn't o' figured out yerself. That bein' said, I like ya. So if ya get more problems I'm happy ta muck about tryin' ta fix 'em for ya." Then, she released the smaller woman, but not before setting a hand on Nyra's head to rub her scalp like an animal. "Now, I dunno 'bout you but I'm starving! Ya wanna go strike while the iron's hot, or come with me fer a hot meal first?"

[5:02 PM] NethaEmerald: Nyra winced a little as Relgia rubbed the top of her head. Her antennae were very sensitive to touch, except for her robes which were enchanted to not invoke such feelings from contacting them, and the feeling of them being touched was likely not one that Relgia was looking to get. Regardless, the Jera responses back with "Uh, sure. I can com with you to get something to eat, though i'm not sure mine will be too hot."

[5:13 PM] EyePierce: "Nah, don't worry 'bout that! Ya got a Kano by your side!" Punctuating this with a burst of vented heat, Relgia adjusted the wood on her back and turned, easily mowing down the smaller vegetation and making her way back to their camp. Another problem solved. And she'd be sure to deck Zain once. Just for good measure.

[5:14 PM] EyePierce: ===End RP===