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[bethany_hawke]

[The video feed shows Bethany in, what some might recognize, as Cothromach, though there are still effects of the previous attack and it's damn cold for anyone to be out and about.

However, it appears she's not alone. There's a small group organized to provide hot soup to people who are in need of something warm, as well as any blankets they managed to gather up for those who are lacking.]

I hope everyone is managing to keep warm. My name is Bethany Hawke, if we haven't met. I've been helping however I can here in Cothromach. If you're in trouble, please let me know so I or another can find you and help you. It doesn't take long for this weather to have an effect.

[A slight smile.]

Luckily, some of my magic has been returned to me, including a fire spell. It should come in handy if anyone needs to be warmed up quickly. Not to be cast on you, of course, but I think we could all do with a little thawing right about now.

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[steeledskin]

-- Bethany. [ she stumbles on the name. ought she not call her something more -- respectful? some title or another. hmm. it will have to be sorted at a later date. ]

Do many come in from the cold? I've ordered parties to search any surrounding settlements for any who might prefer to weather winter's blow from beneath the mountain. I can only pray that most will opt for safety. Security.

[ warmth. ]

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[bethany_hawke]

[She has no problem being addressed without a title.]

The longer the storm continues, the more that appear for help, Lady Sansa.

There are some whose houses were damaged during the attack and cannot manage to keep their families warm. Thankfully, many here are charitable enough to take them in.

In short, we make do. I hope you don't mind what I've done here, but I felt like I had to do something, even if it only aids a few.

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[steeledskin]

Mind? By the Seven, Bethany, I mind not at all. Your work does you credit. And does the city credit in turn.

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[bethany_hawke]

[She smiles warmly.]

Thank you, my lady. I'm not really accustomed to standing about when there's something I could be doing. That's all.

If there's anything else you think might help, I'd be glad to hear of it.

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[indomitably]

Bethany... how are you holding up there? It's been a while since we've spoken.

[ And a lot has happened since then. Including this. ]

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[bethany_hawke]

Aveline.

[She smiles, glad to see her face.]

Well enough. It's just been so crazy. First the dragon-thing and then the sudden storm. Is it always like this around here?

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[indomitably]

No, it's not. Or it wasn't like this, at least.

[ she shakes her head. things have been, to say the least, going badly. ]

But it's good of you to help out. We don't know how long this weather will take to blow over.

You... arrived without your magic?

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[bethany_hawke]

I'm doing what little I can.

[It doesn't really feel like enough.]

I was only able to cast creation magic for some reason. It was very strange.

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[envoyoftwilight]

[Admittedly, Midna's interest stems from the concept of obtaining magic. Or having it returned, as Bethany has put.

Although she supposes in hindsight that such kindness and courtesy should be heartwarming, all things considered.]

You had magic returned to you? How so?

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[bethany_hawke]

Yes. Last month, an imp approached me and asked for what I wanted. I guess since I helped people after the creature attacked Caer Glaem, it felt I was deserving of a reward.

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[envoyoftwilight]

Oh, they were giving rewards for that...

[She didn't ask for anything, because she didn't know what to ask for and she thought it was kind of strange to get a reward for doing something that seemed so very natural.]

A reward for doing something that should have been done anyway. I suppose that's nice of them. I may have to follow in suit in the future. Thank you for being so forthcoming with your information.

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[bethany_hawke]

We must all help each other, right? Sharing information is just one way of doing this. I am new here as well, so I often have to rely on others to explain such things to me.

My name is Bethany, by the way.

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[wolvering]

[Pod is out in the middle of the woods, or at least, there are a lot of pine branches behind her. She looks cold, but also has a full grown wolverine in her lap, and her hands twined in his fur. She sighs wistfully.]

A fire spell would be so welcome right now. [A little laugh.] Though I say that in part, because it’s so cold I fear the not-so-magic fire I have going might freeze solid!

I am glad to see Cothromach getting aid; I can continue helping here without being too worried people are going unhelped there.

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[bethany_hawke]

I don't know if it's magic fire really, just fire I can create with magic.

[It would probably be as effective as regular fire.]

But what are you doing out in the cold? That's dangerous.

[And she's so young!]

[wolvering]

Does it require tinder and kindling to get it started? If it doesn't it might be more useful than a flame started by hand.

[She shrugs at the question.]

There are people out in the woods, and animals aplenty that need help. How could I stay inside and warm when I'm needed?

[bethany_hawke]

It doesn't require that to start it, but it won't last forever on its own.

[The girl's desire to help is admirable, and yet...]

I just wouldn't want you to hurt yourself while trying to help others.

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[withbite]

How long can you make your fire spell last?

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[bethany_hawke]

I can cast it as long as I have the strength to do so, but not for long, I'm afraid. Why do you ask?

[withbite]

Because I have an area that needs to stay unfrozen and I'm having... difficulties with that.

[psalmed]

It is good to hear so many people so eager to help others.

[Does she have more to say? She probably should add something more than simply that.]

Do let me know if there is anything I might do to lend you aid.

[bethany_hawke]

Thank you. What is your name?

[psalmed]

Lia de Beaumont, mademoiselle. How rude of me to not trade my name for yours.

Have you been here long?

[foraneye]

What can your magic fire do that the traditional kind will not?

[She's genuinely curious, not mocking Bethany.]

[bethany_hawke]

Well, I can make it appear without needing tinder. It burns quite hot, but other than that, I wouldn't call it anything special.

[She doesn't mind the curiosity. It's honestly still a little surprising that people are curious and not hateful of it like they are back home.]

It's enough to thaw some ice, at least. And maybe some frozen toes.

[foraneye]

That still seems no more convenient to me.

[But then she shakes her head and chuckles.]

Of course, I've little place judging, considering what I know about magic. Or what I don't know. [Which is basically everything.]