A Spoon Full of Sugar

After reassuring Tana Rhyme knew where they would be the other woman followed along easily enough. The alabaster and rose owl that accompanied Vail clicked restlessly in the branches above as he led his master through the maze that was Abaven. Of course by now Vail didn't need much help getting around inside the territory it was outside where they were headed she had most trouble. Tana's companion Basil would be much help too as he laid down a scent trail that was as easy to follow as Notch's clicks.

"Juniper, and I'd like to gather some poplar or cottonwood buds. They're resin content is higher during the cold weather. They act as an antiseptic and the salicylic acid is good for pain relief." She offered the smaller woman as they walked together. Not knowing if she had ever gathered the plant before. "Do you ever put juniper berries in your wine?" she asked curiously. "Have you ever heard of mead?" she heard of someone putting juniper berries in their mead.. Vilod was the name if she remembered right.