Nature, Nurture
Spirit
07-31-2020, 10:09 PM
A smile rests easily on her lips as Meadow watches the tentative quality in Spirit start to melt away. When a small smile appears on his lips, she finds her own growing brighter. Her invitation is accepted and she bobs her head in welcoming acceptance. When Spirit weighs his options, Meadow waits patiently to hear where they are going. He decides to turn slightly away from the falls and Meadow follows him. “Great choice Spirit.” The words are warm and filled with approval. He took a big step in making the decision for them and Meadow is extremely proud of him. She is quickly becoming very protective of Spirit and wants to let him know he is doing wonderful in all he does.
As they walk, she stays close enough to him that she can hear when he speaks and if he needs help. However, she is far enough back that it will show him that he is definitely leading. When he asks what Horsetail does, Meadow finds herself getting excited at the prospect of teaching. While still keeping an eye out for the plant, she speaks slowly as she begins her small lesson, “Horsetail can be used to bind open wounds. If you crush the leaves into a paste and apply it directly to, say, a cut, it will help stop the bleeding and act as a clot. The body will then close the wound quicker. However, that is not all you can do with it.”
Pausing for moment to allow him time to absorb the information she goes on to say, “The leaves can also be brewed into a tea to help with urinary issues. It is a valuable plant and, when we find it, you will have some to take home too. I don’t know if you want to be a healer or if have any herbs yet, but Horsetail is a good one to have in any case.” Her smile is cheerful and Meadow walks happily along, while still slightly behind Spirit. If he does want to learn to be a healer and does not have many herbs, she will show him some of the more common ones in the area before she leaves, that way he will be well on his way to starting his own collection.
"Speech!"
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As they walk, she stays close enough to him that she can hear when he speaks and if he needs help. However, she is far enough back that it will show him that he is definitely leading. When he asks what Horsetail does, Meadow finds herself getting excited at the prospect of teaching. While still keeping an eye out for the plant, she speaks slowly as she begins her small lesson, “Horsetail can be used to bind open wounds. If you crush the leaves into a paste and apply it directly to, say, a cut, it will help stop the bleeding and act as a clot. The body will then close the wound quicker. However, that is not all you can do with it.”
Pausing for moment to allow him time to absorb the information she goes on to say, “The leaves can also be brewed into a tea to help with urinary issues. It is a valuable plant and, when we find it, you will have some to take home too. I don’t know if you want to be a healer or if have any herbs yet, but Horsetail is a good one to have in any case.” Her smile is cheerful and Meadow walks happily along, while still slightly behind Spirit. If he does want to learn to be a healer and does not have many herbs, she will show him some of the more common ones in the area before she leaves, that way he will be well on his way to starting his own collection.
"Speech!"
Avatar and Chibi by Half.A.Wyrm