002 » VIDEO; un: Persephone

[ragingnature]

[ The video opens up to a mostly blurry pink screen. After a moment things come into focus to show the face of a young woman with pink skin and hair. ]

Um, I think I've done this right. [ She frowns, brow furrowing a bit before noticing it's she's recording properly. She smiles as she settles back from the camera. ]

So I was thinking of offering cooking and or baking lessons to those that would like them. I'm vegetarian so I can only teach you how to prepare those kinds of meals.

I'm not really looking for anything in return, though if you don't mind a little hand-holding or cuddling I would appreciate it. I also ask if there's anything, in particular, you want to make that you provide the ingredients yourself.

[ She purses her lips, thinking for a moment before nodding to herself. ]

That was all. Please let me know if you're interested.

[ It takes her a moment to end the feed. ]

Comments

[halforc]

Absolutely, you're always welcome.

[ He turns a darker green when she looks disappointed, fumbling to reply. ]

I don't know many ways to cook vegetables! They always go on the side of my own dish.

[ragingnature]

[ She smiles. ] Excellent!

[ There's a soft chuckle. ]

Don't worry about it. Most people look at vegetables and only see them as such but I'll help you change that.

[halforc]

Persephone, can you eat flowers? I'm sure I've seen posh desserts with petals worked into them.

[ragingnature]

Some flowers are edible, yes. Candying them for desserts is pretty common but some can also be used in teas, other drinks, or for natural food coloring.

[halforc]

Oh! [ Clasping a fist in enthusiasm, he perks up. ] Can we try and make something like that, too?

[ragingnature]

[ She thinks for a moment before nodding. ]

That should be doable. Were you thinking deserts or just giving it all a try?

[halforc]

Let's give it all a go! With you teaching me I'll pick up something eventually. We can experiment!

[ragingnature]

[ She lets out a soft chuckle. ]

Okay! I'm definitely going to have to start my own garden now.

[halforc]

And I'll help build your flowerbeds!

[ He'll be useful if it takes a dozen splinters. ]

Have you ever been down to the Port Sylvel? The Crystal Beach has some beautiful reefs, I could take you on an underwater tour.

[ragingnature]

The help will certainly be appreciated.

I haven't done much in the way of exploring so I can't say I have. That does sound lovely though.

[halforc]

Are you a good swimmer? It's not too deep and I'll be there to help, we could get snorkels to make it easier for you. [ Port fun! ] And they have seafood there too, the honeyflame bread from home isn't quite the same here but I could show you the closest thing.

[ He eats out a lot. ]

[ragingnature]

I would say I do pretty well in the water. If there's only seafood my choices might be a little limited for me, however.

[halforc]

Oh, no, there are vegetarian options! There's a substitute like gazpacho, it's a soup made from vegetables and fruit, sweet but chunky, and the paella here has chickpeas roasted on hot sand, same as the coffee.

[ He rubs the back of his neck sheepishly. ]

I wouldn't take you out if I couldn't make sure you were comfortable.

[ragingnature]

[ She doesn't eat out much so she sounds relieved. ]b Oh, that's all sounds delicious.

[ Wait. Taking her out? Like a date? Her cheeks darken a little as the familiar green vines with little white flowers bloom in her hair. ]

As friends or...? [ She has to be sure. ]

[halforc]

Sure, just as friends!

[ He turns a little greener, juniper-bright on his cheeks as he watches the flowers blossoming in her pretty hair. ]

Unless you want, you know, whatever. Whatever you want! The port is fun either way.

[ Smooth. ]

[ragingnature]

As friends is just fine. [ The blush fades from her cheeks. She's not disappointed because she never really expected anyone to ask her on an actual date. ]

I'm excited to see it all...just as long as Sanguis isn't in effect.

[halforc]

[ That's distracting enough for him to ask, ]

Are you a Sanguis, Persephone?

[ragingnature]

[ She nods, lips pulling into a thin line. ]

It's so frustrating.

[halforc]

That's great, though! I am too! [ It's so exciting to meet someone else affected by the same moon. ] I would've thought you were one of the Cordis types, you're so ... cute.

[ And those are the sorts who always seem to be adorable when they're going through their moon-period. ]

What kind of changes do you go through, if I may ask?

[ragingnature]

[ She lets out a nervous chuckle. Cute. Yeah, that's her. Absolutely adorable except when her temper comes out. ]

Well...I turn into a sheep...sometimes. [ There's that blush again. ]

If I'm lucky that's all that happens during the moon. The mood changes are the worst.

[halforc]

Tell me about it, I turn into a fishwolf thing and get the worst temper. I usually stay in my room for as much of the moon as possible, otherwise I, ah ... [ Want to fight or fuck. ] Well, that's not important. It makes me tetchy, let's say. Is it the same for you?

A sheep is so sweet.

[ragingnature]

[ She nods. ]

There's a reason my apartment exploded into a miniature forest...

[halforc]

Damn. [ When nature goddesses get angry, run. ] So, you've spent all your moons alone too?

[ragingnature]

[ Oh, it's not because she gets angry... ]

I try to. This last one I was really restless and went out so I could get some fresh air and burn off some energy. Needless to say, I won't be doing that again. I nearly got into a fight with someone.

[halforc]

[ Oof. ]

You almost got into a fight? Who with?

[ Not that he needs to back her up belatedly or anything, but. It would be good to know who squared up to his favourite tiny goddess in the city. ]