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[row][cell][sub]Location: The Alchemy Chambers[/sub][/cell][/row][/table]Eris smiled as Taru joked about dying of infection, though she couldn't help but wonder who, in fact, would take care of the horses if something happened to him. Taru did it so well that it was hard to imagine anyone else taking over. Her own steed, [url=https://i.imgur.com/8uysuR3.jpg]a young black dapple[/url], seemed so happy under his care despite her sassy attitude. [color=B1E4FC]"Perhaps Amua can take over for you."[/color] she joked back, glancing up from the bowl of paste with a playful look in her eyes as she tried to spot where the squirrel had gone. Hopefully, it hadn’t ventured into any of the potions or herbs scattered about. There was no telling what might happen if a creature got into the wrong potion.

Satisfied with the thickness of the herb paste, Eris walked across the room, her gown trailing along the wooden floorboards. She reached for a linen square and some bandage wrappings from a shelf along the wall, then sat down beside him at the small table. She set the bowl of paste down and dipped the cloth into it. [color=B1E4FC]"This might sting a little, but it’ll be quick, I promise."[/color] she warned as she gently turned his hand to get the best angle. Using the cloth, she carefully spread the paste over his wound, making sure it covered the entire area. When she was satisfied, she set the linen down and reached for the bandage. [color=B1E4FC]"Wear this for at least a day and don’t get it dirty or wet, okay?"[/color] She unrolled the linen bandages and began to wrap them around his hand.

A knock at the door made Eris look up, pausing in her bandaging. She glanced at Taru inquisitively. Who else could it be? It was still too early for the other sages to start their work. Another injured person, perhaps?

[color=B1E4FC]"I’m sorry,"[/color] she said, setting the roll of bandage cloth down and meeting Taru’s dark eyes. [color=B1E4FC]"I’ll be right back."[/color]

[color=bc8dbf]“Hello. I'm looking for a stable master. Tarooo? Taru?”[/color]

Barely hearing the voice from down the hall, Eris raised a brow. Someone was looking for Taru? How did they even know he was here? Was something wrong with one of the animals? She hurriedly left the room and headed for the door. Upon opening it, she was met with the face of the woman Ivor had helped rescue yesterday. [color=B1E4FC]"Oh, hello,"[/color] she smiled. [color=B1E4FC]"I’m glad to see you’re feeling better,"[/color] she said genuinely. As the cold air seeped into the warmth of her home, Eris suddenly realized how she was dressed. In her hurry to help Taru, it hadn’t crossed her mind. Now she was greeting a second person like this?! The thought brought heat to Eris’ cheeks, but she refused to address it aloud, despite the judgmental look she assumed the Lunarian woman was giving her. [color=B1E4FC]"TaruUU,"[/color] her voice cracked and she cleared her throat, stepping back to let Persephone enter the alchemy chambers. [color=B1E4FC]"Taru is here,"[/color] she clarified, closing the door behind the woman. [color=B1E4FC]"He’s just down this way."[/color] Trying to ignore her growing mortification, Eris led the way down the hall. 

[color=B1E4FC]"Taru, you have a guest."[/color] she forced a smile as she returned to him at the table and picked up the bandages again, focusing on her task as her cheeks continued to burn.

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[sub][b]Interactions:[/b] Taru [@The Savant], Persephone [@PrinceAlexus][/sub]