wasteland, baby

Cerulean gaze shuttered for a moment at the mention of a separate garden outside of Abaven lands, and the male felt shame warm his cheeks. Of course, that was a stupid idea. He was stupid. “What if.. You build it in Serpent’s Plains, near where the territory runs up against Crystallum Cliffs. In or just outside our territory there. Wolves don’t wonder too close to the edge there” Miss Shaye returned, though her voice lacked any malice or irritation. He pondered it for a moment, but didn't see any problem there. Being close to the cliffs might provide shade for some of the less forgiving herbs, and the would be more inclined to thrive there. He nodded mutely in agreement. If it didn't work, he could always mention it to Miss Shaye and see if she had any other ideas.

In regards to the disposal of the malicious herbs, she offered a solution. “Collect what you can, we’ll wrap them in some cloth left over in one of the old healer dens, and me and Rhyme will carry them to Mount Volkan, there are some lava trails there we could chuck them in. that should destroy them pretty soundly” she decided. "Just be sure there are no groups living nearby, there could be some residual effects from the smoke as they burn." he warned lightly, gaze drifting towards the direction of the foxglove and belladonna he'd been admiring.

The dark dame's voice took a more soft, gentle tone as she spoke again. “With these duties, I’m going to settle some responsibilities onto you, okay?” she posed cautiously. The wisps heart leapt into his throat, hammering suddenly. “I’m going to give you the rank of Baldrian, which is a high ranking healer. You would still defer to Vail’s authority, but you can take on apprentice and give directions to the lower ranking healers. So, you can train them to dig out these herbs and to help you start your garden. You could also take on an apprentice, and well how you train them would be up to you, I would advise you start them on your safer garden."

Stunned, and a little dazed, the male could only manage to stare blankly at her. He'd already received one promotion this season, and he was still reeling from that. Did she really trust him that much? He had only been here for a season, and spent most of it recovering from a lifetime of abuse. The rest had been served as a nanny to her children. Was he really ready to hold any form of authority over others? What if no one felt inclined to respect a lowly former slave, with limited experience in the field of healing? Vacant gaze pinned upon the lead alpha, he couldn't work the lump out of his throat to speak.

"O- okay," he finally managed to rasp, vocals coming out rougher than usual. "I might need some time to adjust before I take on an apprentice." he admitted hesitantly. What if she wanted him to pick one now? He could barely recall his own name, let alone a promising apprentice! Auds tipped gently back, wary of this power he'd been offered.