forum berries and bread rolls (1x1closed)

Started January 16, 2023 by @IcarusFightsTheSun book

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“Of course we are.” Ash nodded, giving Dommity a calm assuring smile. “And I am certainly coming with you. Both of our skills may be needed for this.”

"oh good… so now i should probably tell you the only cure i know grows on the mountain i grew up in…. and the mountain i've been trying to find for the past three years." dom says

Ash slowed her steps for a moment at the news before shaking her head. “You don't know where that place is?”

"well the story's kind of embarrassing but i've basically been alone in the woods since i was seven." trying and failing to hide their face in embarrassment.

Ash raises a brow at the confession and opens the door to her lab and home. “You may have to tell me that story sometime. But for now, just tell me what you remember about your mountain so that we can find it.”

"not much about the outside, except that it was kind of small, and our people were kind of isolated. sorry. but i do know that there are four mountains to the west of here that AREN'T it, if that helps."

Ash hums thoughtfully and nods at the information. “Any landmarks or perhaps it was near a body of water?” she asks as she begins to pack for the journey.

"not that i can remember. it was one small mountain in the middle of a huge forest. the years after i left are a bit of a blur, but i think it might be some way north of here" dom says. "i'll go pack up camp, and meet you back here, alright?" they say on their way out.

“Alright.” Ash nods as she starts heading upstairs to follow Dommity’s example.

later dommity comes back with a large backpack and knocks on the door "i'm ready to go when you are!" they call through the door.

Ash answers the door and adjusts the strap of the bag she was wearing. “I’m ready.” she nods, picking up a full satchel that she plans to bring along as well.

"o-ok, so we're going north right? i don't really know how many small single mountains in the middle of forests." they said sounding unsure. "we might want to move fast though. the girls sickness seems to be going a bit faster when normal."

“No. I wouldn't think there are many single mountains in that setting.” she smiles a little as she steps out of her house and turns north. “Then we should get moving.”

"i bought a map on the way here, and it looks like there are two of them a bit far north, and a close one over in the south-west. s where should we start?" dom says pulling out a map and moving closer to show her. when they notice how close she is, they take step back practically glowing a bright red.

“I brought a map too.” Ash smiles, glancing at Dommity’s map when they showed it to her. “If we are as pressed for time as you say, then I think we should start with the northern mountains. If we are wrong then we don't have to waste much time there and can return from the southern mountain quicker.” she says, explaining her reasoning.

after walking for a while north it began to get dark "we should stop here today, i'll set up camp." they say, already unpacking "well unless you can do it then i can go look for food." it said looking up at ash

Ash nods, setting her backpack down. “I know how to set up camp. You can go hunt if you want to.” she smiles back as she takes out the necessary gear.

dommity takes a second bag, leaves their pack there and goes into the woods. a little while later they come back with the small bag, full of edible plants in one arm, and two small birds in the other, "i think this checks off dinner." they say, going to light a fire "you like berries right?"

While Dommity was gone, Ash used her telekinesis magic to set up the site with two tents, a fire ring with a cooking frame, and a small pile of broken branches and twigs for firewood.

“That looks like a successful hunt.” she smiles, nodding at the question. “For the most part, yes. What kind did you find?”

"just whatever i could find this time of year, so mostly blackberries, raspberries and blueberries, probably, like, seagulls or something." they say, starting to build up the fire, gesturing over to the birds "you know how to prepare meat?"

(lol it's ok.)

Ash sits beside Dommity and uses her magic to create a small flame, dropping it into the pile of wood they had made. “To an extent. I haven't really handled much as far as fresh hunts.” she admits. “I know how to cook it, but I don't know how to clean it.”

"woah, what was that?!" they say looking amazed at the fire, "how did you do that?!" now already plucking the feathers off, until they remember they don't have any water to clean them with, "you know maybe birds weren't the best idea." it said sheepishly.

“Oh! I’m sorry. Didn't I mention that I was a Fae?” Ash apologizes. “I can use some basic magic. Mostly elemental, and minor telekinesis… making things move without having to touch them,” she clarified. “And I know some runes as well.”