childofthefullmoon | 004 [Action] (Backdated to Sept 1st)

[After the Kin'Corans had left and the power cap was back to normal, Estelle found herself waking up in her room. Last thing she remembered was being in the smithy, healing Yuri's wounds, when she had collapsed.

The girl sits up on her bed, lifting a hand to her forehead as she foggy memories start to catch up with her. That's right, she'd spent a lot of time running to and fro, healing people. It had... really taken a lot out of her. She supposes she must have overdone it. Also, she was really... -really- hungry.

Not knowing how long she was out, or the physical state she's in, Estelle decides to get up.

Moving to stand, Estelle quickly finds this to be a poor decision as her strength is just, not there. There's a loud thud that can probably be heard throughout the house as the girl hits the floor, followed by a moan and some mumbling]

-------------
[Later on that day, after Estelle has eaten and regained some of her strength, she will be out and about for a walk. Granted she's taking it easy, and was specifically told to not go too far or to use her powers. Thus she'll just be making a quick trip around the block as it were, not going any farther then the two bridges closest to House 12.]

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

Oh.

[She can see his discomfort and isn't sure what to say. Perhaps it would be best to change the subject?]

So, how long have you been here? In Luceti, I mean.

[That's so sweet of her! He jumps at the opportunity.]

A couple of years now. I thought for sure that it wouldn't last more than a few months.

Have you settled in alright? I know there's a lot of empty houses.

[Oh, so he's been here just about as long as Yuri? That seems like such a long time.]

Yes, thank you. I live with my friends in House 12.

[It's a very long time. It feels even longer if one has to experience it.]

I live at 25 right now. How big is 12? Does it have a fireplace?

[She shakes her head.]

No, it doesn't. It's a single floor, five bedroom house.

[It's not big, but it's certainly big enough, and it's quaint. Estelle also finally gets around to taking a bite of her apple. Her eyes widening a little.]

This apple is delicious!

Same here. I wish we had a fireplace, though. The winters here get so chilly!

[But then she totally manages to throw him off track with the apple comment. He beams, as proud as a new parent.]

Thank you! I've been tending to that tree since I got here.

You grew these? That's amazing!

[Estelle is truly impressed. She has never tried to grow her own food before, but she has read about it.]

[He beams, as proud and happy as a child with his first 'A'. Estelle understands the value of gardening and hard work! This just makes his day.] You really think so? Thank you!

I was thinking of using some of these for apple pie, but I didn't know if they were sweet enough--

[She is so happy she made your day!]

Hm, I don't know. I've never made an apple pie before so I wouldn't know what sort of apple you would need. But it would be worth a try?

You've never made apple pie? [This is clearly the most shocking news ever, judging from his face.] Why not?

Well... I suppose I just never had the chance. We made many different dishes during our journey, even desserts! Like cake and sorbet.

[Don't even ask how they managed that while traveling, but they did.]

Oh, I understand.

[Oh dear, she said the magic word.] What kind of cake did you make? Maybe we can trade recipes.

Just a simple yellow cake with white frosting. Do you like cake?

[He must if he's asking about it.]

I love cake. Have you ever tried cakes with chocolate in them before? Or champagne flavor? Your cake sounds really good, as well.

I've tried chocolate, but I can't say I've ever had champagne flavor. My favorite is strawberry!

Strawberry cakes are delicious! Especially the ones with lots of cream.

[She laughs a little]

You must really like cake.

Edited 2012-09-19 13:14 (UTC)

I do. Back home, I used to eat cake whenever I got my paycheck. Well, when I got a paycheck.

But the ones I got in the cafeteria were never as good as homemade ones.

My, that is a lot of cake! It's a wonder you didn't get sick.

It wasn't that much. My paychecks were tiny. [But that makes him think.]

Hey, what kind of job did you have?

A... job?

[She has to consider this for a moment.

I don't need a job that actually pays me, but... I am a healer.

That's means healing other people, right? Not yourself.

[He scratches the back of his neck.] You must have been lucky if you didn't need a job.

Yes, that's right.

[His next statement gives her pause. Luck? Well, she supposes so. Although it depends on how you look at the situation. But really she couldn't complain.]

Oh. Well you see, in my world I was a candidate for the Imperial throne.

[Being destined for a position like that can mean both good news and bad news. Until Tsuzuki knows which one it is, he listens cautiously, though his face betrays his surprise.]

Wow. Did you have a choice in it?

Well... not really. You see, I was confined to a castle. I didn't mind it so much, although I did long to see the outside world. I would read and dream of what it might be like. Our land had been without an emperor for some time, and I was the nominated candidate by the council. While the knights had nominated someone else. But then I met Yuri, and that changed everything.

[action]

idealism - 2012-09-24 11:53 (UTC) - Expand

childofthefullmoon - 2012-09-27 02:01 (UTC) - Expand

idealism - 2012-09-27 13:52 (UTC) - Expand