Venus in fur

The priestess had made her home within the Empire, the babe pleased that her family was rising back to power the way it should be. She had taken up her own position among them, and she immediately set to work. Her work drove her to the desert, finding an oasis where she was sure she could find the few plants that grew in such a harsh climate. What sort of healer would she be if she didn't have a stock of hard-to-find herbs that others most likely wouldn't have? She was no fool, however. She knew how hot the desert could get, but with the season seemingly cooling down, she could go out without getting half of her body too sunburned. She had yet to make any of her special concoctions that would help prevent the sun from harming the pale side of her bodice, but she wouldn't be out long anyway and the oasis seemed to provide some relief for when the sun grew harsher. By then, she would likely be home already with what she needed. She was always on the move, speaking to spirits and listening to each and every whisper on the wind. She was sure she'd have no trouble out here with their protection.

She climbed a dune and stalked quietly towards the palm trees, mismatched gaze looking up to their fronds as she wondered about a way she might be able to get a few fresh ones. Palm oil was useful in some ways, as was coconut oil, though perhaps she needed to find somewhere more accessible. Besides, these desert palms didn't grow coconuts. She'd have to go to the coastal area for those if she wanted to harvest the other materials she needed for her work. Still, she would remember to come back here after she came up with a plan to get what she needed from here...perhaps the water from this area could be useful as well. After all, it didn't appear to be tainted by others as it remained hidden in the desert.

Then again...a pale figure captured the Klein's attention, the markings on the creatures form causing her to squint to make sure it wasn't a mirage. Slowing down, the babe quieted her steps as she approached, her pale side facing the stranger as the priestess stalked around, one rosy eye watching her with interest. "Well well, didn't think I'd see someone else out here...and alone, as well."

WC: 409