countermeasures | chroma | catchall for vin

chroma | catchall for vin

i haven't had coffee yet so this won't be pretty yet

[we cannot and will not stop.

though she doesn't look up, vin still approaches her - she came here looking for her, after all. still, in case she's intruding, she'll ask:]

...Would you prefer solitude?

[she would not blame her at all, after that.]

[imagine if she said yes. world's shortest pc.

anyway, she does not say yes. she looks up when vin speaks, recognizing her voice, and ceases in her work for a few moments. then she shakes her head, and resums sorting some of the plants she's harvested.]

I'd like to keep busy. But... I would welcome your company, Vin.

Alright.

[after a moment, then:]

Would you like any help with that?

If you're interested in learning, I'd be glad to show you how.

[but she doesn't wanna put vin to work if she doesn't!]

[she nods.]

I would like to be of use.

[hm.

jiuqing pauses for a moment, thinking about that, and then gestures for vin to crouch down next to her. they're working at a planter of chamomile for now.]

It's the flowers we'll want for these. Press your fingers to the stem, here - [she pinches the stem just beneath the flower head] ...and then pluck it off. Once they've dried out, we can use them to make medicinal teas, or to grind down into powdered medicine or mash it into a poultice.

...but the tea is easiest. It's known to ease anxiety and help one sleep.