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[carmesi]

Who: Wanda and others
When: September
Where: Solvunn & Horizon
What: Catch-all for the month! Including quest, and general OTAs.
Warnings: TBA

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[warfed]

[Horizon has become a point of fascination for Petra during her time here— her own domain has been transformed into an echo of her home back in Brigid, and she has found herself quite curious to see what other domains have taken shape here, beyond those of her friends from home.

She knows not where she has found herself when the raven begins to lead the way, but as it seems to move with intent, she cannot help but follow, taking in the scenery as she goes. The place itself is quite beautiful; different from the forests of Brigid in many ways, but still familiar, comforting.

When she comes to the home at the heart of it all, she finds a familiar face seated on the porch, and she gives a startled but genuine smile in response.]

I was not meaning to intrude— but it looks like you have been waiting for someone.

[carmesi]

[wanda offers a tired smile in return when petra appears at the doorway of her porch, after the climb up the stairs. she had known she was coming, way before the raven that led her here; in fact, it perches on the table, and wanda sits up to offer it a slice of apple, conjured into her hand. happily, the raven takes it and steps onto the railing to eat it at its leisure.

in the same motion wanda scoots to the side of the bench, offering the spot to petra should she want it.]

No, no. You're not intruding. [as way of explanation for her waiting for someone.] I saw you walking in the forest when you first stepped in. I figured you might enjoy some tea with me.

[because petra's company she likes, familiarity in lived experiences, in shared friendships, the like.]

[warfed]

You are able to be seeing that far?

[It seems a silly question, the moment she utters it. Wanda could do all sorts of things with her magic; she was hardly limited to conjuring dresses. Her smile hitches wider, and she inclines her head towards the offered spot on the bench before sinking down onto it.]

I would be feeling honored to do so. Your home here... it is beautiful. The forest always feels most like home to me, too.

[carmesi]

[the question she does not answer, getting the impression that petra might understand that her magic works in ways that extend past whatever stretches the imagination. instead, wanda reaches for the second cup of tea, setting it before petra when she does take a seat.]

I had mountains before. [she explains,] A forest on the side and a lake overlooking it all. [with a shake of her head, she knows that what is here now makes it impossible to distinguish what was before from what is now.] The forest grew because I wanted my magic to do something good.

[fill that space with nurturing and flowers and creatures. wanda leans a little against the arm of the bench.]

What is your home like?

feel free to ignore this if it's too old, life has been insane

[warfed]

[She notes that Wanda chooses not to answer her, but the mystery of it makes it all the more impressive, really. Whatever is happening here is nothing like the magic that Petra herself is familiar with, but in the past month or so, she has learned that magic is capable of things well beyond her imagining.

The information Wanda does offer inspires warmth, regardless, and Petra gives a single nod of approval.]

Something good... it is certainly that.

[Her smile pulls slightly to one side, fading just enough to be a touch bittersweet.]

My home, Brigid, is beautiful, too. We are an island nation, blessed by the spirits of the land, living off the bounty that is being offered to us by the forests and seas. I have not been back in some time— not for more than a visit, and it was not being much of one.