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[The post is open to both Seelie and Unseelie, only because Pod hasn't figured out locking yet (or, honestly, think it necessary). Pod appears on the lockets, surrounded by linen strips that she's rolling into tight rolls.]

I have been hard at work to make things for the army heading out. Wound wash and liniments and bandages, but all my work does not make enough. Not a job for one, this, so I thought, perhaps, that there might be others that would like to lend their time to the task and work with me.

I am also running low on some herbs I need. I would be most grateful if someone knew where else to find them in winter.

[She smiles and bows her head.]

If someone would like to join me, I am in one of the rooms in Caer Glaem that seem set aside for tasks such as these and can send directions. Or if someone would like to stop by and help by delivering them to those in need, that would also be a fine thing.

((ooc: there is indeed a log for those who want to help. and let's pretend this wasn't hideously late.))

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That would be very helpful! I'm sure Kaldur'ahm would be pleased to have more help as well. It... well, I know I cannot cast the Sleep on humans, but it is so helpful, so being able to help them in another way if I should come across something and not have a human Healer near, would ease my thoughts.

I'll do some reading. My name is Dr. Frankenstein, by the way, if you want to get in touch before then. I've been trying to figure out how medicine works here, so I might as well kill two birds with one stone, so to speak.

The library here has many books on different things, herbs and healing included. I think I could live here for years and still not get through even half. So that might be a place to start looking.

[Pod still hasn't gotten a hang of the war aspect, really, having lived in a group of allied kingdoms that haven't had a real inter-kingdom war in well over six hundred years and have free travel between them.]

[Victoria's still new, and politics take a decided backseat to figuring out what is going on. Her cavalier attitude about rules when they get in the way of knowledge may be, in some ways, taking her court's creed too far.]

Thanks. I'll be in touch.

And thank you, as well. Until we speak again.

[Pod gives a little nod as she turns away from the locket to continue her work.]

I will try it.

[And with that he ends the feed, but he'll private call her a couple of days later.]

When are you free so that I can deliver the herbs that I found?

[Lumina giggles at the poor wolverine.]

I'd come pet him but your guards would probably try to beat me up.

At a time like this, it is a worry, but perhaps fortune will see fit to let us meet somewhere neutral someday. Kiga does enjoy a good scratch behind the ears.

[Her reply is prompt.]

Hello again! I am currently in Caer Glaem. Are you near there?

I can take a break from my task at any time.

Iiiii really doubt it. There's that whole war coming. Like...soon.

[Everybody's talking about it!]

It is certainly foolish of me, but I still hope the battles end quickly and a way to make peace is found.

My lord father can bring me.

[It being nighttime and all, dadtaxi is ready. He'll just have to walk the last bit alone because dadtaxi is... Unseelie and rather openly opposed to both queens.]

I can be anywhere in an hour.

[She thinks for a moment. In case he isn't welcome in the castle, maybe she shouldn't invite him into danger. She never did ask if he was Seelie.]

I can meet you at the edge of the woods, if you like, so you don't have to come as far! I can be there in an hour easily.

The edge of the woods in the direction of the the fairy cycle.

[He'll be there, a small boy in colours neither Seelie nor Unseelie, though a cloak and a scarf covers most of him. He carries a small bundle with him and simply... stands at the edge of the woods, looking towards the castle.]

Maybe someday. But I reaaaaally doubt it. This is a forever kind of war.

[Pod doesn't bother to respond. She just heads out to the appointed spot, arriving a minute or two before the hour is up.]

Well met!

[She comes forward the rest of the way when she sees him, the wolverine at her side keeping an easy pace in the snow.]

I want to thank you for going to this trouble for me.

As much as I knew there had been fighting for a long time, when I arrived, it seemed almost peaceful, yet, I can believe what you said. It is a sad thing to think about. To fight with no end...

[Well there isn't a word to describe it, really. It's just...sad.]

Personally I would've gone with stupid, but sad probably works too.

[He did not expect the wolverine and it takes all his will to remain where he is and not look nervous (he succeeds for the most part, but the wolverine will still be able to, over something that is distinctly not human, smell fear).]

It took a while but it is winter, so there is not much else that I could collect, yes?

[Not that it is strictly necessary - they could eat even without him contributing - but he still tries to do what he would do back home to find food and put up little traps when they stay in the same place for longer.

And if you help someone one time, maybe they will want to help you the next, that is a thing, too.]

Well, I might be convinced to agree with you about these people behind this war, but it was me that the thought filled with sadness.

[She smiles a little, not entirely sure if it was an insult to her or others, but choosing to ignore it if it was to her.]

[Pod smiles gently, able to guess that this... boy? feels uncomfortable around Kiga. Many do.]

And for that, I know you gave extra effort, and I thank you again. Even a little bit is useful. If you ever need something that I can help with, call, and I will do my best.

[Kiga comes forward to get a better sniff, and Pod smiles indulgently.]

And don't fear Kiga. He knows his manners.

Just don't agree where they can hear you. [Lumina snickers.]

[Now she laughs.]

I didn't say I did, now did I?

[And she winks. There are plenty of thoughts she wishes she could share but won't, and joking like this seems a fine way to hint at one of the more innocent ones.]

[Muscovy is standing his ground, but he's starting to shake when the wolverine comes closer, scared tears forming in the corners of his eyes despite his best attempts. Don't show fear but he's been alone in the woods at the end of cold winters one time too often to not have everything inside him scream RUN at him.]

I will remember it.

...do you know how to become stronger here? [It's an off chance, but she clearly is strong enough to tame a wolf, at least to a degree, so she must be strong.]

[Kiga whines at the fear, and backs up immediately, not sure why this human is so afraid. Humans aren't prey, and this one isn't threatening his person or his food...

Pod, giving a concerned look at Muscovy, hushes Kiga and runs her fingers through his fur for a moment.]

The answer would depend in part on what kind of things you wish to become stronger at. Do you mean martial strength, like a soldier, or strength and skill in a craft?

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