015.2 Aaeru and Wayland

[Corwin]

[19:40] <Kotono> After a night of rest Wayland and Aaeru meet at the House of Suffering. Croger isn't to be found today, Sinnah busying herself tending to the sick. "Ah!" She takes Wayland's hand, "I heard about what happened to you."
[19:41] <Aaeru> "He is firmly one of us, now," Aaeru says ominously, hovering over Wayland's shoulder.
[19:42] <Kotono> "I'm Sinnah Whiterose," She introduces herself earnestly, shaking Wayland's hand. "I don't believe we've met yet."
[19:42] * Wayland blinks. "Ah, I don't believe we've met. I am Wayland."
[19:42] * Wayland glances at Aaeru nervously. "I don't quite know if I'd put it like that."
[19:43] * Aaeru giggles, covering her mouth with the back of her hand. "My, whatever do you mean?"
[19:44] <Wayland> "Like I'm doomed to spend eternal servitude under a merciless ruler." he deadpans.
[19:45] <Aaeru> "Oh, that's just silly!"
[19:45] <Kotono> "Oh, it's not being doomed at all!" Sinnah smiles now, "It's a hard, painful honor to bear the suffering of others. If not you, then how many others will languish without hope of relief?"
[19:45] <Aaeru> "Yes, the doomed part or the merciless ruler part are certainly ridiculous!" Aaeru readily agrees.
[19:46] * Wayland sighs. "Well, in any case, it's nice to meet you, Miss Whiterose."
[19:47] <Kotono> "Sinnah," She shakes her head, "The Whiterose family is on it's path to being a forgotten name in the dustbin of history. I no longer seek it's priviledge or wealth."
[19:49] <Wayland> Looking curious, Wayland is nevertheless polite and simply nods. He looks at Aaeru and says, "So, looks like it's just you and I today. What's on our plate?"
[19:51] <Aaeru> "Well, there's always suffering, sadly enough," Aaeru responds. "On most days, the sick take priority. They come here for treatment, and though I've fasted on this, I still don't see how I could help them all. I could start with the cuts and bruises, however, since Ilmater has seen fit to show me how to treat them. For the rest, we can only do what we might; offer water, keep the sick clean and warm, and raise their spirits."
[19:55] <Wayland> "Hmm...perhaps our skills would be more suited to assist others that suffer in other ways. Those who are homesick, or those who have lost and need comfort. I suppose? I'm still a bit new at this. I've never really been part of a religion before." he says a bit sheepishly.
[19:56] <Kotono> "When we have the magic ot heal them we can, but such is not always available," Sinnah explains, "Ah! Aaeru," With a look at her, "Perhaps you should take the initiative then."
[19:57] <Aaeru> "Of course! Or if someone is being pressured or threatened." Aaeru nods at Wayland enthusiastically. "But we'll know soon enough if there's anything like that. For now...." She pauses, nodding slightly at Sinnah, and approaches one of the occupied cots. She quietly observes the person lying in it, ensuring that she would not be waking them needlessly.
[19:59] <Kotono> The person lying here is a middle aged man. He has a slight belly, face crimson red. Sweat trickles down his face, his entire body dirty and his clothes worn. He groans softly, wetly hacking and coughing after.  He looks to be awake.
[20:02] <Aaeru> Her ability to alleviate suffering by magical means is very slight, but Aaeru channels just a fraction of it towards the man, kneeling by him and taking his hand in hers. "Is there anything you need?" she asks him quietly. "Anything I can give you?" In case it is difficult for him to speak, she suggests, "Water?" so that he could nod or squeeze her hand if he's thirsty.
[20:03] <Kotono> He coughs, less congested and pained this time. He licks his lips, "So hot...cold...water," he gasps, eyes bloodshot as he looks up at Aaeru.
[20:03] * Aaeru glances at Wayland!
[20:04] <Wayland> "Err, right. Water." He glances around for a fountain or pool of water!
[20:05] <Kotono> "There's a well down a little ways," Sinnah says, "We about need a new bucket anyway. Could you?"
[20:06] * Wayland nods, heading out.
[20:07] <Kotono> The well is a ways down the street. Wayland goes to it, a line of people waiting to draw from it. He settles in behind a young woman in a dirty apron and dress. Her sweaty hair is tied back in a kerchief. "Morning," she glances back, eyebrows going right up, "Eh? You're not a regular 'round here, are you?"
[20:08] <Kotono> The well is a ways down the street. Wayland goes to it, a line of people waiting to draw from it. He settles in behind a young woman in a dirty apron and dress. Her sweaty hair is tied back in a kerchief. "Morning," she glances back, eyebrows going right up, "Eh? You're not a regular 'round here, are you?"
[20:09] <Wayland> Wayland smiles at the woman. "I've been around the city for a while, but no, I'm new in the area. I'm working with the temple of Ilmater."
[20:10] <Kotono> "Oh!" Immediately she smiles, taking her bucket in one hand and taking Wayland's with the other, "Bless you. My husband survived wetlung thanks to your kind."
[20:12] <Aaeru> "It's on the way," Aaeru tells the man as they wait, wiping the sweat off his face. "Is there anything else?" Her magic is recruited to help with the cleaning, since a person's body is very much like their personal temple, and it's important to keep it pristine!
[20:13] <Wayland> Wayland grins. "Well I'm glad to hear that. Please, you needn't carry that for me." he reaches for the bucket.
[20:13] <Kotono> The man's body is cleaned, a half cough smothered this time. "Just thirsty and hot," he licks his lips again after, "Please, water." His eyes close, "World won't stop spinning. Around and around..."
[20:16] <Kotono> Wayland takes the bucket, "Thank you," she smiles back to him, "So where are you from?"
[20:16] <Wayland> "Chillander, actually.".
[20:17] <Kotono> "Oh...oh!" Snapping her fingers, "That's one of the elf lands! You're truly from fara way, sir."
[20:19] <Wayland> "It's the cold one, yes. I've been on the move ever since I was a young man. I've got to get this water for a sick man. If you ever have need of anything, please let me know. I am Wayland."
[20:22] <Kotono> "Viola," She smiles again as the line moves ahead, Viola stopping to fill her bucket up. "If you ever find yourself hungry and poor, or need a place to rest for the night, come to 18 Silversky Path."
[20:25] * Wayland nods, smiling. "Likewise, if I can help you with anything, please let me know." He fills his bucket after she finishes.
[20:34] <Kotono> Thus Wayland heads back! Aaeru and Sinnah are there, "Why don't you pour some water down his throat?" she says, "Lift his head up carefully and let it trickle down. Careful so he doesn't choke."
[20:35] <Wayland> Nodding, Wayland carefully pour \s the water into the man's mouth.
[20:36] * Aaeru appropriates some of the water as well in the meantime, dapping a kerchief in it and then folding it twice. Once the man is left lying on his back once more, she places the piece of cloth upon his forehead.
[20:41] <Kotono> The water dribbles down and in. His flesh is too warm to the touch, Wayland finding him looking up with glazed over eyes. He drinks and drinks as Aaeru puts a cool cloth on his head. Those eyes clear slightly, "Thank you...both of you." Licking his lips, he lets his eyes close.
[20:43] <Aaeru> What is there to do but to move to the next person in need?
[20:43] * Wayland nods and puts the bucket away.
[20:46] <Kotono> Sinnah falls in here, "We do what we can to help those who need it," The next is a young girl, her leg elevated and wrapped in a hard cast. She looks with big, doe eyes at the party, "She broke her leg this morning, it's immoblized until it can be fully restored. I am my limit for help, can either of you aid her?"
[20:48] <Aaeru> "If it's just a bad break, I might be able to do something!" Aaeru says excitedly, and focuses what healing energy she has into the girl.
[20:51] <Kotono> OOC: How much?
[20:52] <Aaeru> OOC: I have 6 of it
[20:53] <Kotono> The girl's pained face fades into a look of relief. "My leg," she whispers, "It doesn't hurt anymore!"
[20:54] * Aaeru matches that look of relief, before it dissolves into a wide smile. "Do you want me to take the cast off, and we can see if you can move your leg alright?"
[20:59] <Kotono> "Uh huh," the girl's face turns to a smile, "It doesn't hurt at all now!"
[20:59] <Kotono> Sinnah smiles and hangs back, "You're fine now, child. Once we see that you can walk, I'll take you back to your parents."
[21:00] * Aaeru pictures the cast coming off, neatly sliced into pieces, and then her hand flashes out to make it so!
[21:01] <Kotono> The cast crumbles away! The little girl eeps before she turns and getsup! "It doesn't hurt!" She carols that, hopping up and down! "It really doesn't hurt at all!"
[21:01] <Aaeru> "Be more careful next time!"
[21:07] <Wayland> "I see now. Your intentions are to ease the suffering of others, then?"
[21:08] <Aaeru> "I could keep on talking about it, on and on, but seeing and doing it is a lot more informative!"
[21:10] <Wayland> "I agree. Perhaps we should see to others..?"

[Corwin]

[19:02] <Kotono> In good time all the sick and wounded are seen too. "It's good to meet you," Sinnah says once it's all done, "Will you be leaving now?"
[19:03] <Wayland> "It looks that way, yes. No doubt we'll be back, though."
[19:04] <Aaeru> Lacking as she is in any particular personal pursuits, Aaeru shares available daylight between the House of Suffering and Whimsical Sweets. Having done what she could at the former, she really lacks in other options of where to head next.
[19:05] <Kotono> "Be well," Sinnah says, and after a moment, "Oh, Aaeru! I've been meaning to ask you!" Turning to her, "Where is it you're staying? You don't sleep here."
[19:06] <Aaeru> "Ah, a bit out of town," Aaeru responds brightly. "It is a very nice cove, if I may say so myself, although I wouldn't go so far as claim it for myself or anything of the sort. Why? Would you like to stay there, too? There is shelter from the rain, if you would like!"
[19:08] * Wayland blinks. "You live in a cave?"
[19:09] <Aaeru> "A cove," Aaeru corrects him. "There is a little, well, sort of cave by the end. An outcropping of rock up above, more like."
[19:09] <Kotono> "Oh, that's very down to nature," Sinnah coughs into her hand, taking a moment to delicately hide them. "Are you fond of that cove, Aaeru? Surely you could stay at the House if you need a roof over your head."
[19:10] <Wayland> "I'd say so. Surely the House of Suffering could provide satisfactory cover?"
[19:11] <Kotono> *hide her coughs and face.
[19:12] <Aaeru> "Well, I can safely say I'm fond of my arrangement," Aaeru responds with a smile. "Besides, if the House of Suffering has enough space to give on a permanent basis, there is surely someone who needs it more than I do. Knowing it would be used properly would make me quite happy!"
[19:16] * Wayland nods. If she wants to live in a cove with a cave, who is her to stop her really?
[19:16] <Kotono> "Dear," Sinnah says, "If you need cover, the House isn't wasting it."
[19:17] <Aaeru> "I'm fine!" Aaeru insists. "If it would make you feel better, you could come visit!"
[19:21] <Kotono> "I can't anytime soon with all the sick..." Letting herself trail off, "What about Wayland, then?"
[19:22] <Aaeru> "You want to stay with me?" Aaeru asks Wayland, slightly dubious.
[19:23] <Wayland> "Ahh, no. Thank you. No offense. I prefer locked doors and mattresses."
[19:23] * Aaeru shrugs, not particularly offended.
[19:24] <Kotono> Coughing again delicately, "I mean," Looking up right after, "That Wayland can visit." With a coy smile at him, "The two of you could go together?"
[19:26] <Wayland> Blinking, Wayland says, "Well, I suppose so. I don't see any harm in that. Sometime."
[19:28] <Aaeru> "It's very clean and tidy, so we can go anytime," Aaeru informs him at that. "There is no need to let me know in advance."
[19:29] <Wayland> Nodding slowly, as this whole conversation has taken an odd turn, he says, "Well, shall we go?"
[19:29] * Aaeru is ready!
[19:29] <Wayland> "To see Josa, that is."
[19:31] <Kotono> Thus the two go to Whimisical Sweets! You find a few people about at the front, looking about the candies. Silver flies baout, chatting with them and pointing things out. Sylvie is in the back by the stairs, carrying what looks to be a heavy bag. A pants leg and a bit of cloth poke out of the bag.
[19:32] <Aaeru> "Need help with that?" Aaeru asks Sylvie instantly, only her fear for Sylvie's continued employment stopping her from asking more forcefully.
[19:33] <Wayland> After briefly giving Silver a death glare, Wayland calls out "Hey there, Sylvie! how are things here?"
[19:33] <Kotono> "Oh!" Turning to Wayland and Aaeru as they come in, wiping her brow clean with the back of her hand, "Josa wants the girls to dress up as princesses to drum up business."
[19:34] <Kotono> Silver returns the death glare by sticking out her tongue and making an obscene gesture at Wayland.
[19:34] <Aaeru> "I don't think it's possible between you two," Aaeru sadly informs the pixie.
[19:35] <Kotono> "Where there is love, there's a way," Sylvie says with a completely straight face.
[19:35] * Aaeru mulls it over for a few moments. "Magic?"
[19:35] * Wayland looks at Aaeur askance. "What!?"
[19:36] <Aaeru> "There is a spell for it!"
[19:36] <Kotono> Sylvie starts to speak but turns red, falling into giggles. She drops her sack of clothes, laughing into her hand. "AAERU! That's just wrong!"
[19:37] <Kotono> Silver watches them, losing track of the customers. She stares a few moments and shivers all over, before deciding to quickly fly to the other side of the shop.
[19:37] * Aaeru giggles along with Sylvie once she sees Silver's reaction. "Mischief managed?"
[19:40] * Wayland hangs his head and goes upstairs. Maybe they'll be saner up there?
[19:40] <Kotono> Sylvie composes herself and dabs at her eyes. "I can't believe you just said that! Oh Mystra, I'm so sorry, Wayland," she blushes and looks away, "I mean, I didn't think you'd seriously...hey!" Sylvie grabs her bag and follows!
[19:41] <Aaeru> "All that tension builds up to something!" Aaeru calls after Sylvie, before following at a more sedate pace.