forum berries and bread rolls (1x1closed)

Started January 16, 2023 by @IcarusFightsTheSun book

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they flinched a little when ash took their hand 'umm. what's she doing, is this normal thing?' "what are you doing?" she says at the same time, "shouldn't we leave before it gets dark?"

Ash bit her lip to keep from giggling at the question as she let go of their hand. “It's a handshake. A gesture most people often make when they met someone or reach an agreement.” she explained, though she was a little confused why Dommity was not familiar with the action. “Actually, I live here so I do not have to leave… But if you have someplace to stay for the night, then yes, now would be a good time to head out.” she agreed. “We can discuss details tomorrow.”

dommity starts blushing furiously from head to toe "oh-OH yeah i knew wh-what you were doing i just thought we were leaving tonight! th-that's all!" they said hurriedly 'ah i look like an idiot' they think rushing to the door 'well i guess it's another day camping, might as scout for useful herbs then' "um bye ash it was nice meeting!" they call back already out the door.

“Nice to meet you too.” Ash calls back, a little bewildered by Dommity’s actions. But it was cute to see them blush like that… I didn't even know that dwarves could blush that way. she giggled at the thought before she started to clean up her workspace for the night.

waking up at first light 'i wonder if ash is awake yet? i might as well wait for her' dom thinks. they head over to the lab knock softly on the door exactly three times, 'hmm, maybe she's a heavy sleeper. I guess i'll wait here then.' it thinks impatiently.

it sits on the steps and within 5 minutes of waiting, they fall asleep.

Ash wasn't that much of an early riser and barely heard the knock as most of her customers know her usual hours.

When she finally did wake up and start her day, it had been a few more hours since the possibly dreamed knocking.

dom wakes up disoriented, not knowing where they were or how long they've been out. they get up a knock on the door three times again 'yeeesh i hope it isn't too late.' dom thinks a bit worried.

Ash looks up and makes her way over to answer the door. “Oh, Dommity. You're early.” she smiles pleasantly in surprise. “Come in. Would you like something to drink?”

it yawns and stretches "yeah sorry about that, you don't have to get me anything. and what time is it?" they say walking in. "oh and by the way, what exactly are we looking for?"

“Oh, it's alright.” Ash assured. “Uhh… I think that it's half past eight. Maybe nine. Are you sure? I already have some tea made.” she offered. “As far as plants, you mean? Mostly those with remedial properties. Even minor ones. But we can talk about that later.”

"so you just drink tea all morning? well guess it doesn't matter, sense it's..early….right? and i think i found a good spot to look" dom says looking at curiously at some glass vials sitting on a table.

“No. Of course not.” Ash replied, raising a brow at the first question. “I only have a cup or two to help me wake up as I break my fast.” she explained though she smiled with interest as Dommity mentioned a place to search for plants. “That's very impressive. Could you perhaps show me this place later?”

"uh, well yeah, it's why I'm here right?" dom says poking gently at one of the vials, 'i wonder if i could come around after. i doubt it' dom thinks frowning a little.

“Well, part of it.” Ash nodded. “I will need your help in the lab as well. There are some things that require more than one set of hands.” she explained before noticing Dommity’s interest in the vials. “Oh, be careful, please. Some of those vials contain more potent or hard to get ingredients.”

dom takes a cautious step back away from the table "ok so should i wait outside for you? i could already start looking if it'd help?"

“No, no. You don't have to leave.” Ash assured. “Besides, if we are going to work together, I would like to know you better.”

"oh, right." dom says a little startled 'i have to say i would like to know a little more about her, or what alchemy is.' "what would you like to know?" they say subconsciously leaning in her direction just a bit.

“Whatever you are comfortable telling me.” Ash shrugs. “And I can tell you similar things about myself.” she offers with a smile.

'does she mean life story? or like favorite color?' they think "well i like mint green i guess, and i mostly still live in the forest."

“That's a nice color.” Ash nodded. “Honestly, I like green too. But more of a bright spring green when everything has just started growing again after winter.” she smiled, though she raised a brow at where Dommity said they lived. “Really? That must be very interesting.”

"really? i think i've been there for like…uhhhhhh, 10 years?" dom says 'dammit, that was over sharing' dom thinks anxiously

“10 years?” Ash asks, partly in concern but also very impressed. “You must be a talented survivalist.” she compliments before giggling softly. “I don't know if I could last that long on my own.”

"well i wouldn't say talented, more like lucky. i'm just glad to be alive." they say looking a bit sad and their eyes get a little watery, "so anything i should know about you?" it says tears gone instantly, replaced with genuine curiosity.

Ash nods at their choice of words but moves to Dommity’s side when she notices the tears. “Are you alright?”

“Well, I am a fair employer and if you ever want to, you can stay here instead of leaving. I have a spare room.” she offers.

"oh, n-no it's fine i just work a few odd jobs here and there. a-and plus i'm kind of on the move most of the time." they say blushing now ash was closer