Phoenix

[Corwin]

"Where did you go? And what went wrong?" Seira asks, fishing for specifics. She can certainly guess at the problem, but breaking it down into smaller pieces will make it manageable.

[Anastasia]

"I tried Water first," Bwimb comes closer, "But all the water elemental were mean."

[Corwin]

"Not everyone likes hugs," Seira points out, guessing at the reason. "Elementals tend to be very focused on their element and little else."

[Anastasia]

"I know," Bwimb slips back, slumping again. "They said I had too much Earth in me."

[Corwin]

"And I suppose the earth elementals said the same about Water?" Seira commiserates.

[Anastasia]

A sad little nod. "That and I smelled like bad Earth. Like the earth right when a fleshy...uses the bathroom on it." Bwimb says, "But way worse."

[Corwin]

Seira scratches the back of her head. "Actually, I'm wondering now. Sorry if it's a sensitive subject, but did you ever try making an avatar?"

I presume achromentals are at least dvr0, is that correct? Also, do I have any idea how strong, divinely, Bwimb is?

[Anastasia]

It is correct. She's a demipower of no great power or standing.

"Uh huh," Bwimb says, "I've made avatars before."

[Corwin]

"Try dismissing one and remaking it as a human," Seira suggests. "Then do a water elemental, an earth elemental... try the basic four. It really helps understand foreign senses and how others perceive us!"

[Anastasia]

In a moment she appears. Human and not wearing anything. Pretty, short brown hair, a perky smile. "Hi!" the avatar says, "I'm Bwimb!"

Carefully Kascha leans in and sniffs.

A beat.

"I see," She finally says, a little ripple of magic around her. She leans in again and sniffs, "Is that...natural?" she asks, looking towards the original.

"She smells like Ooze," Bwimb says at that, "Because she's Ooze."

"Well, there's your problem! Make a human who smells like a human." Kascha says, "And tastes good too. Romance books say that men smell like sweat and pine trees, or like leather and sunshine or..." A trail off in thought. "Women smell like nice things, like flowers or fruits, or sometimes jasmine or sweet perfumes."

The avatar reaches out and takes Kascha's hand, leaning in to sniff it. "You smell like candy mint and," Another sniff, "Books?" A little tongue dab of Kascha's finger, "You taste like that, too."

Kascha flushes a little and clears her throat, "Yes, I do. I thought something clean would be nice in Ooze."

At least she has the power to make that so, rather than some young maiden who will fruitlessly seek perfumes and washes for such a scent. Purity is not found in a perfume bottle.

[Corwin]

Giggling at the commentary, Seira grins at Bwimb. "Mimicking Kascha is a good choice, just give it a try!"

[Anastasia]

A surge, a push. The smell momentarily overwhelms the room. It's like mint that tries and fails to cover a deeper stench of rot, far from clean and refreshing.

Kascha coughs a few times as it quickly fades, then leans in and sniffs again. "That didn't work?" She questions thoughtfully, "Is your nature interfering? Here," she holds up her hand, "Smell me again and focus on it. Try again."

"If that doesn't work, there are marid techniques that may be useful. A marid maiden seldom relies on perfume, but more holistic means." Sanzha steps forward, "Pure water is the key, untouched by any contaminant and mixed with the proper, water based fruit, plant or sweet thing. It is much more effective than a thin spray of perfume over the skin."

[Corwin]

"You're definitely capable of it!" Seira encourages Bwimb. "I'm a Fire goddess but I could make a water elemental avatar if I wished! So don't give up and try again!"

[Anastasia]

Again. The same scent.

"Let me," Sanzha says, "I understand water." Coming forward as Kascha steps back without an argument, "You see, your water side is deeply contaminated, like a lake turned vile by poisons. You have to eliminate that with better parts of water." In one hand a large glass of slightly pink tinted water appears. "Pure water infused with the essence of strawberries. Drink this and then the potion to cause your body to purge after. It is a traditional marid method for women to make themselves appealing."

A moment.

"You may want to step back, Seira. You too, Kascha."

Kascha eeeps and hurries back.

Bwimb takes the water, "It smells strange," she says, "Not like Ooze at all."

[Corwin]

"It's taking you out of your comfort zone," Seira agrees, stepping back with Kascha and ensuring her divine will protects the two of them from any splash damage. Sanzha surely will do this with her own control for herself.