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.
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.
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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.
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[after a moment, then:]
Would you like any help with that?
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[but she doesn't wanna put vin to work if she doesn't!]
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I would like to be of use.
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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.
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...I didn't know there were plants that could Soothe you.
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[she smiles faintly]