[IC] The Two Sides

[Azereiah]

@Fionraella

Brick nodded at the explanations. He understood the concepts, but the bee balm looked an awful lot like purple clover to him, and the mallow seemed a bit too close to a normal flower for him. He didn't think he'd be comfortable harvesting either until he'd handled both a lot more often. Perhaps a book on local herbs would be a good idea. And maybe some books on wilderness medicine and alternative medicine. Those also went on the list of things to get in town. At this rate, he felt he would run out of money very quickly, but he didn't really care. He could always make more if he had to.

"I've seen that usnea stuff around a little. It clings to trees and fallen logs, right?"

[Fionraella]

@Fionraella

Brick nodded at the explanations. He understood the concepts, but the bee balm looked an awful lot like purple clover to him, and the mallow seemed a bit too close to a normal flower for him. He didn't think he'd be comfortable harvesting either until he'd handled both a lot more often. Perhaps a book on local herbs would be a good idea. And maybe some books on wilderness medicine and alternative medicine. Those also went on the list of things to get in town. At this rate, he felt he would run out of money very quickly, but he didn't really care. He could always make more if he had to.

"I've seen that usnea stuff around a little. It clings to trees and fallen logs, right?"

@Azereiah

Destin nods and takes bits of the unsea and bee balm and begins mashing it in the mortar and pestle. "Yeah. It's all over the place. Pretty handy." He says as he adds a bit of water to the mixture. "Another thing to add is a tiny amount of honey. It helps seal wounds, fight off infection, and its sticky. so if you are running low on bandages, honey helps keep everything sticking to the wound."

[Azereiah]

@Fionraella

Brick watched intently as Destin explained and showed how he prepared the medicines. He'd have to repay the boy somehow - just a stash of herbs wasn't nearly enough in exchange for life-and-death knowledge.

"I expect there aren't many large sources of honey nearby. Just the occasional hive."

[Carlsberg]

@Fionraella

Selena was smiling a little, an odd sight as she made her way through the camp. She had everything planned for her and Selena's date, a few movie tickets in her pocket, a table reservation at a small restaurant down the street, and hope in her heart. This could be the night that all her dreams come true. She made her way over to Sacha's tent, so happy she didn't even notice Jett walking out. She walked in.
"Hey, I've organised everything for our da-" She started to say, stopping when she saw the crying girl, rushing over, "Oh my god, are you ok?"

[xiaomiau]

Misha stood stiffly in the Rabin camp, her eyes darting from side to side. She had began plotting her escape some time the night before, but then her conscience caught up with her and she remembered Destin. Now, she paced, trying to avoid the watching eyes of the Rabins - Brick, especially. Her bruised body ached from his attack, and she wasn't keen on running into him again. Though he seemed to have occupied himself with something else for the moment, she wasn't taking any chances.. She decided to simply bide her time with silence and short glares until Sacha would speak with her.

[wallaberry]

Kianna had left Jett and Sacha awhile ago, having no interest in their drama. She had her own to worry about. The fact Misha was in camp had put her on edge, and any other day she would be happy to flee into the forest... but she felt like she needed to make her presence known to Misha. Kianna walked towards a fire while steadily glancing over to where the Brom was situated. She was mulling over all things she could say.

[xiaomiau]

Misha paused at the sight of Kianna in the camp. Oh, god. Not this again. She gave her a brief look, then turned away to something more entertaining and emotionally supportive - a rock, half-buried in the trampled dirt on the floor of the Rabin camp. She edged towards it and pawed it with her boot, trying to take her mind off of Kianna's looming presence.

[wallaberry]

Kianna sat in front of the fire silently. She put her hands near the flames to warm up. I don't know what to do... I want to hate her, but I can't entirely. She frowns to herself, rubbing her hands together. I should never have spoke to her. Not at the river, not when she first came here, not ever, She sighs quietly as she argues with herself. She sents a glance over to Misha once more.

[xiaomiau]

Misha could feel eyes on her back. She straightened up with a frustrated huff. Her breath hitched for a second in a burst of rage. She whipped around and leaned towards Kianna, fists clenched. "What do you want?" she snarled, her nails digging into her palms with the pressure of containing herself from outright screaming. She was in someone else's camp, after all, enjoying their "hospitality."

[wallaberry]

Kianna's temper flared at Misha's outburst. "You're in no place to be lashing out." She said coldly, mostly to hide her pain. She directly stares Misha in the face. "I'm not sure what I want. Mostly to know why." Kianna didn't want to elaborate, since she wasn't that great at articulating how she felt. It'd just come out more aggressive than she meant to, as usual. "Why... wasn't I good enough?" She drops her voice low so only Misha could hear. She didn't want the others to be involved.

[xiaomiau]

@wallaberry Misha looked around, then took a tentative step towards Kianna to ward off potential onlookers. "You think this is all about you?" Her face contorted into a look of anger and disgust. "You're only talkin' to me now because you've got me pinned in your camp like an animal." She shook her head. "And you want to know why!"

[wallaberry]

Kianna's anxiety rose as Misha approached her. She bit her cheek momentarily before replying. "I would have asked you that regardless of the situation. If the others hadn't been at the river." She growls, turning her head back to the fire. "It gets to be about me now. Because before was all about you." Kianna clenches her fists as she speaks, trying not to raise her voice. She needed to stay calm.

[xiaomiau]

@wallaberry Misha scowled. She grasped her own wrist with one hand, putting pressure on that area in a vain attempt to restrain herself. Her teeth ground with rage. "Fine," she hissed, shrugging stiffly. "Tell me about you. Let's hear what Kianna thinks."

[wallaberry]

Kianna watches Misha coldly. She hated the look on her face, as if she had a right to be angry. "You just... left! After I tried to help you. After everything." Kianna did her best to keep her voice level. She couldn't show her how hurt she was. "And to that piece of shit! Even though you know what he's done!" Kianna's eyes flared as she turned to face Misha entirely. "I understand if you don't like Sacha. I don't myself. But you..."

[xiaomiau]

Kianna watches Misha coldly. She hated the look on her face, as if she had a right to be angry. "You just... left! After I tried to help you. After everything." Kianna did her best to keep her voice level. She couldn't show her how hurt she was. "And to that piece of shit! Even though you know what he's done!" Kianna's eyes flared as she turned to face Misha entirely. "I understand if you don't like Sacha. I don't myself. But you..."

@wallaberry

Misha gestured to herself as if she couldn't believe Kianna was talking about her. "That's what you think? That I chose a good-for-nothing asshole over you? That things are all sugary and great over here and I just -" She threw up her hands and growled. "I tried playing the good guy - I did! I couldn't be what you or your perfect princess leader wanted."

[jaywing93]

Jett stormed across the camp and let out a heaving sigh as he sat down on the other side of the clearing. He tilted his head back and held his nose, trying to stop the bleeding. His eyes were dull as he stared off into space, reflecting on the encounter that had just occurred.

Vera emerged from her tent and let out a huge yawn after her nap. She rubbed her eyes and looked around the Brom camp for any familiar or unfamiliar faces, curious if anyone was in the mood for a border patrol.

[wallaberry]

"But you know what he did to me!!" Kianna snarls, eyes glaring. "I understand how you felt. I really do! But you fucking," She looks down at the ground to compose herself. She was shaking at this point, "you fucking went to them. Fabine of all people. You meant so much to me..." she trails off and looks away to fight back tears. Misha didn't understand. She didn't. And that hurt Kianna the most.

[Fionraella]

@Fionraella

Brick watched intently as Destin explained and showed how he prepared the medicines. He'd have to repay the boy somehow - just a stash of herbs wasn't nearly enough in exchange for life-and-death knowledge.

"I expect there aren't many large sources of honey nearby. Just the occasional hive."

@Azereiah

"You do know. There's a town to the north. That has stores. Stores sometimes have honey." Destin grins, laughing a bit, before shaking his head. "No, but you're right. Honey is scarce in the forest. But once you find some, boy does it last awhile!"

[Fionraella]

@Fionraella

Selena was smiling a little, an odd sight as she made her way through the camp. She had everything planned for her and Selena's date, a few movie tickets in her pocket, a table reservation at a small restaurant down the street, and hope in her heart. This could be the night that all her dreams come true. She made her way over to Sacha's tent, so happy she didn't even notice Jett walking out. She walked in.
"Hey, I've organised everything for our da-" She started to say, stopping when she saw the crying girl, rushing over, "Oh my god, are you ok?"

@Carlsberg

Sacha scowls, a bit upset that she had been walked in on. "Yeah. I'm fine." She sits up and rubs the back of her hand across her eyes. "Just not having a very good day I suppose." She chuckles dryly. She looks at Selena and then groans. "Shit...our date's tonight isn't it..." She curses again and gets to her feet, exhaling. "I'm sorry Selena. Just...give me half an hour to get ready." She runs a hand through her hair, clearly anxious. "I'll need to put on nicer clothes, see Aya about my hand, figure out what the hell to do about that boy." She hisses that last word.

[xiaomiau]

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