Sophia nodded along to Kamilla’s answer to her question about Riverfall. “Huh, funny we didn’t see each other over there. I’ve been here for about three seasons, so it sounds like we arrived in Riverfall at similar times.” She paused to think for a moment. “Although… it is a lot bigger than Syka that’s for sure, you’ll never know everyone.” Sophia much preferred the beach settlement, and the sense of family and community that went along with living here.
She watched Kamilla select the part of the aloe she wanted, smiling when the woman made a nice clean cut through the spike. The sap immediately began to ooze from the wound - that magic gel the brunette had been after finally in her hand. Sophia took the knife back, wiping the blade carefully on her arm and tucked it into the pouch again.
The pups were pretty easy to dig up, they only had small roots at this stage, and the sand was dry and pliable. If anything, the hardest part was keeping it from refilling the hole as soon as she had moved it out. She sat back on her heels for a moment, gaze flicking up to Kamilla as the other woman sent a question her way. Sophia paused before answering. “Honestly, I’m not sure at the moment. But I think I could probably make a base with something like beeswax or coconut oil as they can set nice and solid. Somehow I am sure I’d be able to add the aloe into that.” She tilted her head slightly as she thought. “I am only assuming it would have the same effect as I wouldn’t be changing the aloe itself… Perhaps it may not be as potent…” Sophia was half talking to herself at this point, but out loud so as to continue answering the question.
She blinked at Kamillia, and the smiled brightly. “I’ll try making it, and then perhaps you can test it out for me if you like?” She returned her attention to the pup plant, removing more sand from its base until she could carefully ease the whole thing out of the sand. It was small enough to fit into her pouch, and she carefully placed it inside to protect the roots from the heat of the sun. Sophia would plant it up properly when she returned home.
She joined Kamilla, picking a rock next to the other woman, watching to see what she did with the gel they had acquired. “So, what made you come over to Syka then? There’s not a whole bunch here, which is kind of why I came out. It sounds very different to the little I have heard of Zeltiva.” She smiled encouragingly at the brunette, hoping that perhaps the woman would be feeling more comfortable and willing to chat. “Did you want to find something to drink?” The Tidepool Bar was just up the beach from where they sat, and Sophia squinted up at the sun, slowly reaching its peak in the sky. “Or, you know, you can get on with your day and I’ll go home and try and make you some balm.” Sophia wouldn't push Kamilla, but would happily follow over to the bar if she wished. Aside from Uta, she didn't really have anyone to sit and chat with as good friends, and it was hard not to keep from going overboard with questions.
She watched Kamilla select the part of the aloe she wanted, smiling when the woman made a nice clean cut through the spike. The sap immediately began to ooze from the wound - that magic gel the brunette had been after finally in her hand. Sophia took the knife back, wiping the blade carefully on her arm and tucked it into the pouch again.
The pups were pretty easy to dig up, they only had small roots at this stage, and the sand was dry and pliable. If anything, the hardest part was keeping it from refilling the hole as soon as she had moved it out. She sat back on her heels for a moment, gaze flicking up to Kamilla as the other woman sent a question her way. Sophia paused before answering. “Honestly, I’m not sure at the moment. But I think I could probably make a base with something like beeswax or coconut oil as they can set nice and solid. Somehow I am sure I’d be able to add the aloe into that.” She tilted her head slightly as she thought. “I am only assuming it would have the same effect as I wouldn’t be changing the aloe itself… Perhaps it may not be as potent…” Sophia was half talking to herself at this point, but out loud so as to continue answering the question.
She blinked at Kamillia, and the smiled brightly. “I’ll try making it, and then perhaps you can test it out for me if you like?” She returned her attention to the pup plant, removing more sand from its base until she could carefully ease the whole thing out of the sand. It was small enough to fit into her pouch, and she carefully placed it inside to protect the roots from the heat of the sun. Sophia would plant it up properly when she returned home.
She joined Kamilla, picking a rock next to the other woman, watching to see what she did with the gel they had acquired. “So, what made you come over to Syka then? There’s not a whole bunch here, which is kind of why I came out. It sounds very different to the little I have heard of Zeltiva.” She smiled encouragingly at the brunette, hoping that perhaps the woman would be feeling more comfortable and willing to chat. “Did you want to find something to drink?” The Tidepool Bar was just up the beach from where they sat, and Sophia squinted up at the sun, slowly reaching its peak in the sky. “Or, you know, you can get on with your day and I’ll go home and try and make you some balm.” Sophia wouldn't push Kamilla, but would happily follow over to the bar if she wished. Aside from Uta, she didn't really have anyone to sit and chat with as good friends, and it was hard not to keep from going overboard with questions.
