As the chilly temperatures hit Nyrandisa while in Dragon's Domain, she decided to be smart about it and attempt to take some time to fix the holes in her robe. It wouldn't be good to have them there if things were to get more cold or wet than they currently were. She was sitting in a local place next to a fire. She was there because she didn't have her robes on, and only had very basic dark green skin-tight clothing that has short sleeves and short leg covering. It did cover her midriff, at least. The better clothes she wore with her robes also needed stitching up. With a needle and some string in hand. However, there was a teeny problem....
The Jera was not a good seamstress. She just sat staring at the robes, curious on how to even start on the robes, let alone her more covering clothes. With a sigh, she set the stuff down, feeling defeated by this small task. "What am I going to do about this? I might have to find some help..."
TastyChicken12:
"Heya, Nyrandisa! It's been an awful while since we chat last... and the last time, we kinda were sparring a lot, but that's okay," she says with a goofy smile.
"Reckon it's okay if I sit here?" she requests, pointing to a seat next to the fire and near Nyrandisa.
NethaEmerald:
When someone spoke out to her, she knew who it was. Slowly looking up from her clothing in need of repairs, she looked at Kiera and said
"Anywhere is fine. Just attempting to patch some clothes up... and failing."
TastyChicken12:
Kiera sat down and looked at the clothes.
"Oh, uh, that ain't too hard. I used to patch up clothes sometimes when I was a teenager! It's something my mom and dad taught me," she said, sticking her hands out, as if to take the clothes and needle from Nyra.
NethaEmerald:
When Kiera offered to help her in her plight, she handed the materials over to Kiera.
"Hopefully it will do a good job. It wouldn't be fun if my robes got messed up too much. They hold a lot of value to me."
TastyChicken12:
"Alright, I get that, you ain't gotta worry when I'm doing it," she says as she starts patching the holes in the clothes with ease and precision.
"I'd know about how it is to have value in clothes, since, well, there's something I'd like to mention to ya... this reminds me of it, if that makes sense?"
NethaEmerald:
When Kiera was trying to hint at something, the Jera rose an eyebrow.
"If you're trying to get at something, why beat around the bush?" She asked
"Like you're the one to talk. Look at how long it took you with Seed."
She waited for a response as she looked at the sewing work, hoping to be able to learn how to do it better so she can do it herself.
TastyChicken12:
"Well, a part of why I got good at sewing is that..." she pauses as she pulls on the neck of her shirt.
"I have a son. He's... a year-and-a-half now. Almost two years," she says while keeping all her teeth visible.
NethaEmerald:
She looked back at Kiera.
"And you're how old? Don't look too old to me. Though I suppose that is normal age for Beorc to procreate. Sounds like you have some pride in him. Though I do wonder why you left him to come on this investigation that is more of total bloodshed than investigation processes."
August 6, 2018
TastyChicken12:
"I'm... eighteen now. I got pregnant when I was fifteen- that's... an awful young age to be havin' a child if you're Beorc," Kiera admits as she almost bites her fingernails. "I came here because, I reckon I mentioned it to ya, but Northern Ramalia's in a crisis right now with the drought. So a lot of folks like me left as mercenaries or to become Ramalian soldiers farther south. I need money to pay for my parents and for my baby," she explains.
NethaEmerald:
Upon giving the explaination, the Jera just nods.
"I see. So you're doing it for your family, then?"
She took a deep breath. If only her own cause were as noble.
"Well, sure beats my reasons for joining The Pack."
TastyChicken12:
"Yeh, I'm doin' it for Casey and my parents. Among some other stuff, but I reckon you... well, let's talk about you!"
NethaEmerald:
When asked to talk about herself, she simple asked
"There's a lot. I've been around a lot longer than most of anyone in this Pack, baring Jetsetter, Suleiman, and likely Seed."
TastyChicken12:
"Well, what's on your mind? You can tell me, right? I reckon I ain't old enough to help you out too much... well, aside from sewing," she says as she tilts her head towards the mostly repaired articles of clothing.
"I still figure these almost nineteen years taught me somethin' about life."
NethaEmerald:
She took a deep breath.
"Well, we are heading to Neraida next. That worries me immensly because, to be blunt, I got expelled and outcasted from Neraida. I was told not to come back until I had proof that I changed. My worry is that being a part of The Pack isn't enough to demonstrate that, and I won't be easily allowed or accepted back home. That is going to put a crimp on The Pack and my involvement in the investigation."
She took another breath.
"Actually, that was my whole reason for joining this investigation. I hadn't intended from the start to do much in it; only gain entrance back home. However, after the time travelled so far, I realize that leaving could be one of the worst things I do. I've also come to terms that I might not be welcome back home, though i'm still going to need to help The Pack navigate the forests to get there. If you aren't aware, the forest around Neraide is heavily enchanted and cursed to confuse those who enter so they never find Neraida or perish in the woods. I do know the Elephant Laguz in Diame are still trying to work it out, so perhaps they could help us too..."
TastyChicken12:
Kiera blinks a few times. "Well, I reckon they'll let you back into your community once we get there! You've helped me out, if nothin' else! Lemme say a good word for ya!"
NethaEmerald:
"You sound optimistic. I'm not so sure about that, though. I... did some bad things before that. I knew it would never be easy, and it might not be enough. And if I don't... that would be a personal failure. One of many."
TastyChicken12:
"Come on, Nyra," she says patting her on the shoulder. "A few of the villagers back in Manx were awful mad and judgmental when they heard I was havin' a baby before I was eighteen- and 'specially 'cause I wasn't married. I ain't a stranger to scorn or nothin'. I can help, I promise!"
NethaEmerald:
She laughed softly.
"Well, it's not up to just you. It's up to them and how they feel about what has happened. So I can honestly say i've no idea how it will go. Perhaps well if Zain discusses what has happened and how important this whole thing is..."
TastyChicken12:
"I see. Well, uh, best of luck with that, then!"
NethaEmerald:
She looked away for a moment.
"It's probably not good to dwell on this too hard. All it's doing is bringing my mood down. I need to not worry about it until the day comes, since there's not much I can do now that I haven't done already."
She looked back to Kiera. "Anyways... anything you want to discuss and updates on the robes?"
TastyChicken12:
Kiera raised up the cloths and grinned. "They're lookin' good."
"So... what else is on your mind? Seems like you're a bit knotted up."
NethaEmerald:
"Was it that obvious?" She asked with a small laugh.
"Anyways, yes. I got a lot on my mind. I don't know how much you know about... how people in The pack think of each other, but i've done something nerve-wracking before we had the whole ordeal with the Laguz and escapes recently. I... confessed for someone in The Pack. They told me they need time to think about it, and the anxiety in waiting for their response is killing me a little."
She would have pulled the flower out, but it was left in the Convoy since she intended to work on her robes.
"Though hopefully they keep their promise about getting back to me..."
TastyChicken12:
"YOU GOTTA CRUSH ON SOMEONE IN THE PACK? TELL ME!"
NethaEmerald:
When Kiera yelled that out, Nyrandisa tried to hush Kiera
"Calm down, please. I don't want it known to everyone right now before I get the response. Anyways, yes... I do have a crush on someone. So far, only you, Millie, and them are outright told and know of it..."
TastyChicken12:
"... oh, I see. I guess... sorry."
NethaEmerald:
"I'm happy about it, but I don't want rumors to spread that aren't true. After all, if it spreads wrong, that can cause a lot of problems."
She explains to Kiera.
"I'm ready to tell some people, but would rather wait until things are official or not before I tell more people."
TastyChicken12:
"I get it! I had to hold onto my secret about bein' a mom for months. Well, I... a few people knew, but that's only 'cause I was drinkin' when it flew out my mouth."
NethaEmerald:
Drinking... it was something she never understood. Going out to drink drinks that impair you and can make you forget a night when enough were drank? It just wasn't for her. Of course, she had never tried because of that notion she got from it.
"You're that loose-lipped? I'm nowhere close to that loose-lipped about things unless I feel I can trust someone."
TastyChicken12:
"Nah! It was only when I was already... drinkin'. I couldn't drink before since I wasn't eighteen, but since I was also nursin' before."
NethaEmerald:
"Beorc culture is so weird. So many things to keep track of related to age and expectations." She thought to herself.
"I see. Anyways, can I check my robes now? I feel kind of naked without it on." She said to the other woman.
TastyChicken12:
Kiera handed Nyrandisa her robes back. With only a few awkward stitches now-and-again, the clothes were fully repaired and in good condition once more.
"Hope that'll do."
NethaEmerald:
She examined them carefully.
"I should have just gone to a professional..." she thought when they was done looking or over.
"It will do" was all she remarked
TastyChicken12:
The new Hero smiled brightly. "Alrighty! Well... do you got anythin' else you wanna talk to me about?"
NethaEmerald:
Nyra thought for a moment on it.
"There's always something I can tak about. Just depends on the circumstances whether or not I do."
TastyChicken12:
"Ah, I see. Don't worry 'bout it then! I'ma go play at the beach, wanna come join or nah?"
NethaEmerald:
She thought for a moment.
"I can, but before we do... I know you have a kid. Do you have a lover, and how is that like? Like feelings, how do you act around and to him, and so on?"
TastyChicken12:
Kiera gulped. This wasn't a very fun topic to explain.
"Well, uh... Casey's father and I are broken up. I dumped him. It... well, he thought I was dumb, and I thought he was a big jerk, and we were only fifteen when that happened. It weren't until after we broke up that I found out. But I reckon you're askin' what happened before we broke up?"
NethaEmerald:
The Jera was a little surprised. Usually a child acted as a means to keep people together, not tear them apart.
"Well, yes. I'd like to know a little more before I go too headlong into my feelings."
August 7, 2018
TastyChicken12:
"I guess you gotta think whether or not the person treats ya right! I reckon no guy here's nasty or nothin', so... you're in good company," she says with a smile.
NethaEmerald:
The Jera thought for a moment. Seed did treat her well, even if it felt shaky at times. Regardless, she felt she made the right call.
"Perhaps you're right. Well, except for that angel who travels with us. I don't really like him."
TastyChicken12:
"... the angel? I reckon... I haven't talked to him. What's his name, again?"
NethaEmerald:
"I don't really care. I just don't trust him. In fact, most Jera seem to have a level of hate to Angels kind of built into us."
TastyChicken12:
Kiera looks away and thinks for a moment, not saying anything.
"Do ya think it could be, like, somethin' natural to your people? I reckon something like that ain't, if ya ask me," she surmises. "Least I can safely say ya don't have a crush on him! I'd feel weird to... like, be datin' an angel of God, eh?"
NethaEmerald:
"I think a lot of us Jera dislike Angels because they seem to copy us and get more recognition. Good magic, wings, things like that. Makes us feel inferior to them... and jealous at times. Why couldn't we have gotten their recognition instead?"
TastyChicken12:
Kiera shrugs as she points upwards to Heaven.
NethaEmerald:
She just ignored that.
"Anyways, if we've nothing else to discuss, let us get a move on."
TastyChicken12:
"To the beach?" she asks.
NethaEmerald:
The Jera nodded.
"Of course. You mentioned wanting to go there, yes?"
August 8, 2018
TastyChicken12:
"You bet! Have ya ever been to the beach before?"
NethaEmerald:
She had to think for a moment.
"Kind of. Back when we split up, I had to help defend some fossils... in a swimsuit. So technically i have?"
TastyChicken12:
"Whaaaaaaaat? That sounds... oh, back... that was... uh, weird. Oh my God," she starts rambling nonsense.
NethaEmerald:
She laughed a little.
"Sounds like you would have enjoyed the sight of that."
TastyChicken12:
"I would've. Sounds like a lotta fun, really! Hey, maybe we all should get together and have a party at a hotspring or beach sometime!"
NethaEmerald:
It was clear that Kiera didn't get what she was referencing. At all.
"I agree. It would be a lot of fun. Perhaps make some people get nosebleeds."
TastyChicken12:
"N-nosebleeds? Eh... whatcha mean by that? Somethin' about the sea air?" she says, playing dumb, but understanding all the while what Nyrandisa was hinting at.
NethaEmerald:
"... Wow. You sure are naive." She remarked, not intending to back it with any insult.
"Well, perhaps we should gather more of The Pack up and I can demonstrate what I mean."
TastyChicken12:
Kiera blushes. "Naw, I got whatcha meant the first time! I was just playin' dumb. I doubt any guy here's into me, anyhow."
NethaEmerald:
"Well, we'll know for sure when we do that. Anyways, I don't have swimwear on me, so perhaps this excursion should wait until we get a bigger crowd of us."
TastyChicken12:
"Sounds like a plan," she nods.
NethaEmerald:
She nods back. "Well, i'm sure Millie would more than love to help us gather the people together."
She took some time to put on her robes. "Well, I got to go do a few things. I'll get to Millie later."
TastyChicken12:
"Alrighty! I'll catcha whenever, then!"
NethaEmerald:
The Jera waves.
"See you later. Be on the lookout for Millie or myself."
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