2nd libretto | video | both courts

[playmakings]

You guys think it's over? That was scary. [ Like, really, really scary, but she found a bit of inner strength. Plus, a few new acquaintances. Plus, if she focuses on little things like that, she won't be overwhelmed by how terrifying this universe really is. So, after taking time to fix her hair and look relatively presentable, she's addressing both courts. ]

I just wanted to know if everyone was okay--I mean, not just in seelie, but everyone. It was kind of nice, being united together to work on that whole thing. I just wish the end wasn't so terrifying.

Right! So, I wanted to bring up a few things. Everyone has a shard in us, right? And sometimes when people disappear they leave their shards, but what are the shards a greater part of? A big crystal, or jewel? Where is it? Why do we have them, anyway?

Oh, and also, does anyone around the Seelie court know about herbs and stuff? I only know about tea, not about mending people, and I'd really like to do that better. I'll work really hard, promise! Even if you can only teach me like, 20 minutes every day, I'll study really well.

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[athousandcurses]

I will help you when I return to the caer. My knowledge is not as extensive as a druid healer's is, but there is much to share.

[playmakings]

Gosh, that would be great! My name's Kelsi, what's yours? [ Zeroing in on her. Sorry, bud, Kelsi sees you as a friend now. Yes, even after just one conversation. ]

Maybe you could help me and then we could find someone who could help both of us with this stuff?

[athousandcurses]

[Eek calm down child, there's no fire.]

Grainne. And that would be nice, though I know enough that you likely will be kept busy for months, if not years. [She offers a gentle smile.] The healing arts are not something you should rush through.

[playmakings]

Oh! But I can learn really quickly, and I really want to do it so I can help all of my friends. [ That totally means she can learn in a few weeks, right? ] Plus I asked the fairies to help, so that gives me a head up, right?

[athousandcurses]

Hm, if you believe you can, I will hold you to your words, then. I will expect great things from you. But you should not rely on faeries to help you learn. They can be fickle.

[But Grainne's not being hard, just practical. Healing is serious business!]

[playmakings]

No, of course not--I mean, I have you now. Right?

If you'll have me, that is. I can teach you how to play piano, or sing, or something in return. Or do your chores?

[athousandcurses]

[Play piano? What's a piano? But Grainne shakes her head and smiles.]

There is no need, healing arts are the kind of thing that should be shared. Of course I will.