I'm not terribly skilled with a needle, but that isn't necessary for a salesperson. It's quite amusing actually, if a bit repetitive at times. Some people just need a little nudge one way or another to decide on a purchase too. I'll see you tomorrow afternoon--lateish.
[Loki is prompt at least, heading from his shift to visit Eilonwy. Once more with the satchel (and his notebook) inside. It rarely left his side and was hidden when it wasn't with him. That was the best way he could secure it for now. A knock on the door, and a half-bow in greeting when she answered.]
I'm to play art critic now, am I? Only fair since I'm having you play poetry critic.
Are you? [Eilonwy blinked at that] I was simply wanting you to see it. [She stood aside and motioned for him to come in.] I've also made some tea, in case you're cold.
[Eilonwy closed the door and locked it like usual before she looked back to Loki.] Yes, I still feel like myself. A bit sore, but that's nothing from what we all experienced. Are you still well?
[She nodded in understanding as she went to pour two cups of tea.] Traveling anywhere new includes adapting to the weather.. But it doesn't make it easier. Do you like your tea sweetened?
[But honey was added to his mug and stirred in.] Please, make yourself comfortable. And.. it's odd you asked- I felt very anxious most of the night, but it seemed to come and go at its own pace. I was also more aware of how many people were in the room.
[She frowned.] Like a deer would. Of course. I'd even remarked it was more stylized. Did you?
I enjoy any number of luxuries, and have only come to appreciate them more over the least few years.
[With the invite, Loki moved to take a seat. But on the subject of the masquerade and their costumes...]
I did not have any influence that I could tell from my outfit. Likely because it was not an animal. But it's another enchantment to be added to the list as a piece of information.
Yes? It seems we're both being surprised here. [She giggled.] It's just that you don't strike me as the kind who would be first to a candy store at the start of a season, that's all. But that doesn't mean that you don't enjoy them.
[His mug of tea is handed off before Eilonwy takes a seat across from him.] I'll add it later, then. But not right now, my hands are still sore from all of the moving I've done on that painting. [Some of her tea is sipped.] I was trying to find the best wall to hang it from first, and then the best angle.
[Loki takes the cup with a nod of thanks, just letting it warm him for now. But he turns his attention to her, then to looking around the cottage. Mostly to see if he can spot the subject of what they're talking about.]
Wanting to get it just right, hmm? I can understand that--although there are worse things out there than crooked paintings. But you'd want to get the right light, but not so much that it'll fade the work either. And of course there's the view from which you want to see it, hence angle and wall placement.
[The cottage is utilitarian but also has some personal touches. On the south wall hangs a painting of gardenias at night in inks and watercolors.] I think it looks fine on the south, and the paint is dark enough in some spots that it shouldn't fade very quickly. [Eilonwy has some of her tea] With the 'Petals from the sky' line, I had a bit of fun finding the right painting to work with it. If it does start to fade, I can touch it up as it's needed.
[Loki took another good sip of his tea as he studied the painting.]
I think it's lovely. Did you paint it yourself? I do particularly like the combination of Gardenias at night, considering what the flower often symbolizes.
[Loki smiles around his tea cup.]
I'm fairly sure I could write a poem or two about it.
[Eilonwy nods.] I did, yes- plants are a common subject in Prydain-- and that's why I painted it like that. Well, that and to contrast the colors I used for the petals. They're very layered towards the middle so I needed to have enough contrast around them for everything to work together.
I should hope so, as I've had quite a lot of practice. Still, it usually wasn't with an eye to poetry as that craft is new to me.
[Letting her have care of that notebook for now, as Loki set his tea down to go look more fully at the painting. Examining, confirming a few things--like what was hidden behind it--discreetly. Studying it as if he really was looking with an eye for how it fit within her decor.]
[Eilonwy holds onto the notebook and watches as Loki goes to observe things.
The painting is actually fairly decent but the faint outline of a notebook can be seen at the correct angle towards the darkest part of the painting near the flowers. Eilonwy has some tea and remarks] Really? You write with confidence-- I think that must count for something.
Oh I do appreciate the praise, it's just not unexpected. Is writing itself common in Llyr?
[Loki smiles around his cup.]
Runes can be considered a form of magic all on their own, moreso than just an alphabet might be considered anyway. I believe the myth that came to Midgard was that Odin hung himself from his own spear, Gungnir, on the trunk of Yggdrasil for nine days to learn of them. A sacrifice of himself, to himself.
We're not young enough that it's new, if that's what you mean.
[Eilonwy listens as he explains, brow furrowing at the end.] ..But if he sacrificed himself, how was he alive to learn? Unless it-- Well, no, if he hung himself, then.. [She rubs her forehead and tries not to make logical sense of it. Prydain had as many mythologies that were equally confusing if someone really considered them long enough.] Aside from that, you know these runes, then? I hope your learning them didn't follow the myth's story!
[Her trying to make sense of it just makes him laugh softly as he places the cup down.]
I learned it as one learns the alphabet.
[Taking out his notebook once more, Loki pulls out a pen and blank piece of paper from the book fully. Moving to sing as he writes, and pointing out each rune as it's named in the song.]
[Eilonwy looks very relieved to be given the okay to just quit trying to make sense of it. As he starts a song, she leans forward and pays attention, idly tapping one of her feet in time to the beat and memorizing things as they're pointed. It's nothing like any language she's seen before, but Eilonwy appreciates the challenge.]
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Date: 2023-12-24 01:49 am (UTC)Oh, congratulations! I've visited her shop a few times, and Essek used to work there.
Moving to action?
Date: 2023-12-24 01:52 am (UTC)action/60s batman transition goes here
Date: 2023-12-24 01:56 am (UTC)[And the next day, Eilonwy is waiting at her cottage. There's a pot of fresh tea and some snacks on the table in preparation.]
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Date: 2023-12-24 02:07 am (UTC)I'm to play art critic now, am I? Only fair since I'm having you play poetry critic.
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Date: 2023-12-24 03:01 am (UTC)I regret to say I am, which is annoying. Usually the cold is not an issue for me. First...
[Back to serious mode for the moment, as blue-green eyes studied her.]
You're still well? or well-enough, anyway?
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Date: 2023-12-24 02:22 pm (UTC)[She nodded in understanding as she went to pour two cups of tea.] Traveling anywhere new includes adapting to the weather.. But it doesn't make it easier. Do you like your tea sweetened?
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Date: 2023-12-24 08:30 pm (UTC)[Loki made no move to help, but did stay out of the way.]
You didn't suffer any ill effects while in costume did you? Some of them have left some interesting enchantments on people.
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Date: 2023-12-24 09:41 pm (UTC)[But honey was added to his mug and stirred in.] Please, make yourself comfortable. And.. it's odd you asked- I felt very anxious most of the night, but it seemed to come and go at its own pace. I was also more aware of how many people were in the room.
[She frowned.] Like a deer would. Of course. I'd even remarked it was more stylized. Did you?
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Date: 2023-12-25 02:41 am (UTC)[That made Loki chuckle softly.]
I enjoy any number of luxuries, and have only come to appreciate them more over the least few years.
[With the invite, Loki moved to take a seat. But on the subject of the masquerade and their costumes...]
I did not have any influence that I could tell from my outfit. Likely because it was not an animal. But it's another enchantment to be added to the list as a piece of information.
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Date: 2023-12-25 09:33 pm (UTC)[She giggled.] It's just that you don't strike me as the kind who would be first to a candy store at the start of a season, that's all. But that doesn't mean that you don't enjoy them.
[His mug of tea is handed off before Eilonwy takes a seat across from him.] I'll add it later, then. But not right now, my hands are still sore from all of the moving I've done on that painting. [Some of her tea is sipped.] I was trying to find the best wall to hang it from first, and then the best angle.
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Date: 2023-12-26 05:37 am (UTC)[Loki takes the cup with a nod of thanks, just letting it warm him for now. But he turns his attention to her, then to looking around the cottage. Mostly to see if he can spot the subject of what they're talking about.]
Wanting to get it just right, hmm? I can understand that--although there are worse things out there than crooked paintings. But you'd want to get the right light, but not so much that it'll fade the work either. And of course there's the view from which you want to see it, hence angle and wall placement.
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Date: 2023-12-27 12:41 pm (UTC)[The cottage is utilitarian but also has some personal touches. On the south wall hangs a painting of gardenias at night in inks and watercolors.] I think it looks fine on the south, and the paint is dark enough in some spots that it shouldn't fade very quickly. [Eilonwy has some of her tea] With the 'Petals from the sky' line, I had a bit of fun finding the right painting to work with it. If it does start to fade, I can touch it up as it's needed.
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Date: 2023-12-28 04:12 am (UTC)[Loki took another good sip of his tea as he studied the painting.]
I think it's lovely. Did you paint it yourself? I do particularly like the combination of Gardenias at night, considering what the flower often symbolizes.
[Loki smiles around his tea cup.]
I'm fairly sure I could write a poem or two about it.
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Date: 2023-12-28 01:42 pm (UTC)[Eilonwy nods.] I did, yes- plants are a common subject in Prydain-- and that's why I painted it like that. Well, that and to contrast the colors I used for the petals. They're very layered towards the middle so I needed to have enough contrast around them for everything to work together.
[She giggles] I'd be glad to see those poems.
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Date: 2024-01-02 02:00 am (UTC)[Reaching into his bag, Loki pulled out a familiar notebook.]
I've added a few starters, but nothing really fleshed out yet, if you wanted to look.
[OOC: The highlighted section is new and what he'd point her at specifically.]
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Date: 2024-01-02 02:13 am (UTC)There's promise, I think..
[All of the new information is quite a bit, but Eilonwy absorbed it easily.] A lot of promise, yes. You're very skilled with your words!
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Date: 2024-01-02 03:59 am (UTC)[Letting her have care of that notebook for now, as Loki set his tea down to go look more fully at the painting. Examining, confirming a few things--like what was hidden behind it--discreetly. Studying it as if he really was looking with an eye for how it fit within her decor.]
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Date: 2024-01-02 04:16 am (UTC)The painting is actually fairly decent but the faint outline of a notebook can be seen at the correct angle towards the darkest part of the painting near the flowers. Eilonwy has some tea and remarks] Really? You write with confidence-- I think that must count for something.
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Date: 2024-01-02 04:45 am (UTC)I've had lots of practice to learn how to play with and manipulate words. It's rarely been appreciated though, so I thank you for your praise.
[Bringing his tea up and taking a sip before asking his next question.]
Would you be interested in learning runes?
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Date: 2024-01-02 02:53 pm (UTC)[Eilonwy blinks, the tea forgotten for a second.] Runes? Yes, that would be.. Well, different. But it also sounds fun.
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Date: 2024-01-05 12:18 am (UTC)[Loki smiles around his cup.]
Runes can be considered a form of magic all on their own, moreso than just an alphabet might be considered anyway. I believe the myth that came to Midgard was that Odin hung himself from his own spear, Gungnir, on the trunk of Yggdrasil for nine days to learn of them. A sacrifice of himself, to himself.
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Date: 2024-01-05 01:42 am (UTC)[Eilonwy listens as he explains, brow furrowing at the end.] ..But if he sacrificed himself, how was he alive to learn? Unless it-- Well, no, if he hung himself, then.. [She rubs her forehead and tries not to make logical sense of it. Prydain had as many mythologies that were equally confusing if someone really considered them long enough.] Aside from that, you know these runes, then? I hope your learning them didn't follow the myth's story!
Once again, pretend it's a male singer.
Date: 2024-01-05 01:47 am (UTC)I learned it as one learns the alphabet.
[Taking out his notebook once more, Loki pulls out a pen and blank piece of paper from the book fully. Moving to sing as he writes, and pointing out each rune as it's named in the song.]
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