the usefulness of this uselessness

Modesty moved to help Pythia figure out how to knot her cord and looked over the others as she supported the girl. When Korona plucked one of her quills to include, a smile tugged at the corner of her mouth, "Be extra careful who you give that one to, you've got God-blood and I'd hate to see it turned against you." Perhaps, in the right paws it could be significant, but it was as good a time as any to warn all her children against giving part of themselves away.

Modesty shuffled some larger beads and gumnuts that had the backs bored out of them towards Pythia, they would be easier for her to work with than feathers or string. She also dragged over some bleached vertebrae and shed antlers that had been broken down and hollowed out until they were ring like. There was plenty for the girl to work with within her grasp.

Cutlass set to work on a basket, and she offered him an encouraging smile, "Those colours really go together well! Be mindful of your intent while you work too. The finished piece will give off it's own energy." Not to be outdone, Corsair was also working on a basket, though this one was much smaller, probably only wide enough to hold a couple of flower stems. "Interesting concept Corsair," She wanted to encourage each of her kids, if only a little to keep them on task.

Gilda had realised the provided materials weren't to her liking and in her enthusiasm, managed to shatter one of the shells. "No shortage of shells down on the beach, I'm sure you can put this one to use somehow too, just be mindful of the sharp edges." Especially around your blind sister went without saying.

Lyra was working on something like a windchime, and Modesty shifted herself closer so Pythia was still within reach if she needed assistance or explanation of what she was working with, but also in case Lyra needed help with threading or balancing once she got nearer to the end of her construction. "This is going to be wonderful once it's done, make sure to tap the items against each other to make sure the sound is pleasant... unless the intention is to gift it to our enemies." Her smile was sweet, but humour laced her tone at the tease.

"speech"