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1x1 with AuroraNightshade

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Posted: Wed, 06/01/2016 18:04 (9 Years ago)
Melez didn't even look up from her hands as she replied, her wrists moving smoothly guiding the sharp blade between the fur and the red meat of the beast. "I learned on my own... It's not exactly a skill one could get from just reading... I had to live on the road, I needed money, so I'd catch and kill my food, then sell the hide. I had to get good or it'd end up with holes and be worthless..." Her voice was a near perfect monotone as she was focused on the dangerous utensil in her fingers. "I could teach you if you'd like..." She paused mid cut to glance up to the woman before going right back to her swift, but highly accurate cuts. The skin started to peel back over itself as she freed more and more of the pelt from the carcass. "Please turn it to it's side?" She asked so she could remove the last bit and separate the back of the pelt.
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Posted: Wed, 06/01/2016 18:25 (9 Years ago)
Eona listened as she talked. "I normally keep what I kill and use the pelts or my own stuff. Like blankets. They aren't pretty, but they don't have to be. It's just me. Do you want this pelt to sell or trade?" she asked, carefully moving the carcass so that she didn't rupture anything and send guts spilling out. Once she had it in place, she held down firmly but gently to help keep things together. "I would really like to learn if you are willing to teach." As she said the words, Eona realized that it meant that they would be together for long enough to kill another deer. Or a few. In any case, it would be for longer then a couple days. That made her happy. She had a friend! She wasn't alone anymore and that made her really happy. "Melez? Thank you for letting me help. I don't know if you'll ever know what it means to me but thank you very much for letting me in."
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Posted: Wed, 06/01/2016 18:43 (9 Years ago)
Melez made the final cut and removed the floppy pelt from the body and set it aside, sticky and wet side up on the floor nearby. She nodded as she listened to Eona explain her methods. "You made the kill so it's yours. Consider it a thank you. It should fetch a pretty price in town..." She said as she took the knife and sliced open the membrane letting the innards fall to the floor in a tangled heap wrapped around itself. "Do you want to save any of this? The stomach would make a decent water bag, and the hearts are rather tasty..." She asked as she severed the organs from the body, moving the intestines aside, being very careful with them. "The intestines, small and large are not to be messed with... If those rupture they could completely ruin the meat..." She set the stomach and heart aside as she'd use those if Eona didn't and she used a little water on her hands to clean out the chest cavity. "Now we'd just need to carve the meat off the bones." She said with a smile.
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Posted: Wed, 06/01/2016 20:05 (9 Years ago)
"The heart is tasty. I'll cook it up and make something special with it. You take the stomach when we get it all fixed up. I'd like for you to have something from it. I think I'll keep the pelt and make something out of it. The antlers and such can be sold. Is it okay if I go ahead and toss what we won't use or sell into the stream?" she asked, meaning to toss the intestines. "Something in the water will eat it. Or it'll land somewhere and become apart of the land." She stood to go grab some containers from the wall to put the meat, heart and stomach in.
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Posted: Wed, 06/01/2016 20:38 (9 Years ago)
Melez nodded as she began to make small cuts on the legs, then, using her fingers she stripped the leg bones clean of the meat. "You can certainly chuck whatever you're not going to use." She smiled. "Thank you for the stomach! I've been meaning to get a bag..." She had removed the meat from three of the four legs and made the incision on the last before setting it down. "Why don't you pull this last one? Get some practice in..." She smiled comfortingly.
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Posted: Wed, 06/01/2016 20:46 (9 Years ago)
Eona grinned, tossing some of the parts deemed unusable. "Of course! I'm glad you'll be able to use it." Then she moved in back over and sat down in front of the leg. Mentally, she ran through what she'd just watched Melez do and prepared to do it herself. Normally, when it came to food, she just ate what she caught as a dragon and that was that. So this was new and exciting. Carefully, she started, copying Melez's movements and stripped the meat from the bone. Then she set it into a bowl and sat back. "Alright, should I clean this up in the stream and set it into a pot to start cooking for lunch or should we store some of it?"
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Posted: Thu, 07/01/2016 03:12 (9 Years ago)
Melez watched, actually very pleased with how well her actions were being imitated. "You're doing great." She'd say in a quiet tone so as not to startle the woman. "It would probably be a wise idea to clean it before cooking... We should dry the meat before storing it though." She grinned. "When on the road you learn a lot of things, drying foods is one of my many specialties. Especially meats." She chuckled. "Now, we'll need a fire to cook, then the embers to dry the meat... That should take a while though..." She began mentally going over various things that could be done to the drying meat. Could put some spices on it... Salt, pepper, paprika, oregano... Could dice it... Could make it into strips and have it be jerky...
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Posted: Thu, 07/01/2016 03:23 (9 Years ago)
"Oh, I'm not sure there will be much of it left after we've eaten," Eona said, blushing. A deer like this didn't last long. "As for fire, I've got that covered. If you want to clean up here, I'll get one started and then we can cook things. I've got lots of spices too. I am not great with cooking but I can bake like no ones business!" she said, grinning. She spent hours watching bakeries. The big windows and the nice smells had prompted her to experiment with baking on her own. And being able to control her fire, she could get things at the perfect temperature every time. "Red velvet cheese cake is my favorite thing to make."
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Posted: Thu, 07/01/2016 03:33 (9 Years ago)
Melez chuckled as she knew she had a big appetite when it came to fresh meat. "My baking isn't the best, but I'm a great cook! My mother was practically a magician in the kitchen... I'd sit next to the kitchen door just for the aromas that would waft out... Oh it was amazing... I've been able to recreate them if I have the right ingredients... I'll have to make you a dinner at some point..." She grins. "Red velvet cheese cake? I'm afraid I've never had that sort of thing... We didn't really do desserts and I haven't been really able to afford having them while I've been traveling..." She shook her head. "Anyways, I've got the organs and the pelt, which I could clean up and fix it right so you can have what you'd like out of it..."
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Posted: Thu, 07/01/2016 03:53 (9 Years ago)
"It would appear we are going to have to have a night were we swap recipes," Eona said, laughing. "We can go into town and buy what we need. I don't splurge often but I think this is definitely a splurge worthy occasion! We could go out today and make things tonight for dinner if you want," she offered. While Eona loved her treasure, she had no problem spending some here and there. With the whole mine, she had no shortage of money. And she could bring down big bucks to sell to the butcher. "That sounds like a plan. If there is anything special you need for getting those ready, I put all of my tools over there," Eona said, pointing out a stash of tools against the wall. "I'm going to clean this then put some away in the cooler. The rest I'll put into a pot to boil in a soup. That way we can clean up while it cooks."
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Posted: Thu, 07/01/2016 14:10 (9 Years ago)
Melez nodded as Eona spoke getting increasingly excited. "Okay, that sounds like a great idea! I have a perfect idea for dinner too... Hmm, do you have a stove and two pots? If not I think I have enough coin to afford them..." She was planning to make curry chicken with onions which was one of her favorite things to make, she only hoped that her host would like it. "Do you want any help with the soup?" She asked while standing up, trying to not be dizzy from the short change in altitude. Her eyes moved over to the tools. Why so many? I've never even seen some of these... Like she's a hoarder... Well, that's not to odd, dad would keep everything... But he'd use the leftover items and such in spells or rituals...
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Posted: Thu, 07/01/2016 17:18 (9 Years ago)
"I do!" Eona said, feeding off of Melez's excitement. The stove was needed for cooking and sometimes the pots too. But what she really liked about the pots were that they were shiny! Not treasure, but they glittered in the light. And that was good enough for her. "I think I should be okay. I cut some vegetables and things earlier so it should just be putting it all together and over a fire," Eona said, finishing cleaning up the last of the meat. "Oh! Do you want something to change into as well? I am more then happy to clean your current ones, but in the meantime, would you like something clean to wear?" she asked, packing the meat up and standing to go.
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Posted: Fri, 08/01/2016 14:46 (9 Years ago)
(It would be amusing if Eona asked Melez if she wanted to borrow a dress or a blouse that cut a little low in the back, just enough that her wing tattoo would show. That would bring up the problem of Melez trying to explain that she can't let it be seen...)

Melez's eyes widened as Eona offered to let her wear clean clothes and clean her bloody outfit as she finished cleaning the meat. "Some of your clothes? I-I think what I'm wearing is fine, besides, my trenchcoat covers the bloody spots..." Her heart had jumped a bit as the offer was made as the only offer of clothes was at a discount price from a store. She stood up slowly steadying herself on the wall as her head got very light and she wanted nothing more than to lay down and sleep for a day.
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Posted: Fri, 08/01/2016 16:23 (9 Years ago)
(Ohhhhh! that is a marvelous idea! >:3 )

"Oh, I didn't mean to offend," Eona said, hopping up to make sure Melez was alright and didn't fall. "I didn't mean to say you're clothes were bad or anything. I just thought that it would be good to have everything nice and clean when we went into town. And I wasn't sure if you had something in your bag. I didn't mean that you would have to wear it for long, unless you wanted to. I thought that if you wanted to clean those clothes, then wearing something I had would be better then being in nothing. And I planned to clean this outfit anyway, so I thought I'd offer. I'm sorry," she said in a rush, feeling stupid for having asked. As she talked, her cheeks got redder and redder. "I...I'm sorry...um...are you okay? You look pale and dizzy. If you want, you can lay down back in my room. I shouldn't have made you clean up the deer. It must have taken everything out of you. You're still hurt. That was selfish of me. I'm sorry," she murmured, holding the stack of bowls in front of her like a shield. She wanted to dart off and hide but concern for Melez kept her in place.
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Posted: Fri, 08/01/2016 16:33 (9 Years ago)
(Hehe I have those sometimes :) )

Melez smiled and nodded as she listened and waited for Eona to calm down a little bit so she could get a word in. "I didn't mean to make you think that I was being ungrateful, nor did I want to make you think I would not be okay borrowing an outfit, it's just that no one's offered for me to borrow clothes for a very long time and I didn't know how to react just then..." She chuckled. "I offered to help clean the deer, I wanted to help and not just be an inconvenience... It wasn't selfish, you were simply obliging my pigheadedness..." She took a deep breath which helped to settle her head. "Moving around would be a good idea for me because if I lay down for long periods of time I'll have to work to get back up to speed... Thank you for the offer of your clothes," She took a quick look down at her shirt realizing it had gotten some of the entrails and fresh blood of the deer on it. "I do think i'll take you up on that offer actually..." She chuckled as she took a couple steps towards Eona offering out her hand to take some of the bowls. "Where do these go?" She asked in her usual calm and not quite laid back manner.
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Posted: Fri, 08/01/2016 16:59 (9 Years ago)
(Lol XD I think they are more often then you think! You are amazing at RPing!)

Eona took a deep breath, drawing strength from Melez's calmness. She smiled and nodded. "I am sorry no one has thought to show you kindness. I know what it's like to be scrapping for things. So whenever I can help, I try to help. Just because I can. I believe karma will eventually come around and things work out. I think we'll just bring these to the kitchen and I'll use what we need and keep the rest in where I keep things cool. Then we can go see about getting some clean stuff. Once we have that, we can go clean up." She felt more relaxed around Melez then anyone she'd ever met. It was nice and Eona was thrilled to have a friend. Or at least someone kind and willing to talk to her. Passing Melez a few bowls, Eona made sure they had everything before setting off down the tunnel and back to the main opening of the cavern. Going to the spot she'd set up as the kitchen, Eona set her bowls on the counter and went to start a fire and get the soup cooking. She'd filled a cauldron looking pot of water and had hung it over the fire pit. "Would you like to cut up the meat into smaller pieces before we put it in?" Eona asked, gathering the cut vegetables.
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Posted: Fri, 08/01/2016 17:22 (9 Years ago)
(I don't know about being amazing, but I like to think I'm alright...)

Melez felt relief as Eona visibly settled down. "That's how I try to be, except when you're like me you can't always help everyone... There are the times that you either can't or shouldn't help people..." She said the last sentence rather quietly before clearing her throat and continuing. "Getting clean would be nice, been a long while since I got properly cleaned. Two and a half weeks since I used an actual shower or a stream..." She chuckled at how ridiculous that sounded. Melez took the bowls in her good hand and tucked them under her arm so she could carry them safely as she followed behind Eona. She looked around at the so called kitchen with wide eyes. "Wow... This is a beautiful kitchen... My mother's was smaller, but was just as warm and welcoming." She smiled as smells and memories flooded her mind before shaking them out as she nodded. "I'd be happy to cut the meat up! How do you want it cut? Cubed, shredded or strips?" She asked with a grin as she remembered the various ways to cut meat. Each of those methods would give the meat a different texture as it would cook differently. It would also give a slight difference in taste as the juices would seep out easier or would be retained.
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Posted: Fri, 08/01/2016 17:38 (9 Years ago)
"Some people do not deserve help," Eona agreed, mentally checking out for a moment. Hands, strong and forceful on her arms. Bright flashes and soul sucking darkness. People everywhere. People coming to jeer. Shouting and cruel laughter. Pleading to be left alone. Begging for scraps. She didn't remember much of being a slave, but her young mind had definitely retained things that had scared her most. Sometimes certain words triggered her to remember those experiences. Eona shivered and visibly pulled herself out of that train of thought. Not here. Not now. Taking a shaky breath, Eona gave Melez a slightly shaky smile and said, "Whatever you think will be best. If you want, we could do a few different cuts to make it more interesting."
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Posted: Fri, 08/01/2016 17:45 (9 Years ago)
Melez turned to nod to Eona after she gave her the freedom to cut how she pleased and her smile faltered as she saw Eona shiver and seem to be in distress. She walked over to the shaky woman and stared at her eyes, for the eyes is where one looks to check for a lie, and quite often mental health. "Eona? Are you alright?" She asked with a heavy dose of concern lacing her voice. "If I'm being to intrusive please tell me... I don't want to be a nuisance..." She wondered if it was her presence making Eona upset and possibly making her mentally unstable. She'd heard tales of hermits who, once introduced to people, broke down and went crazy. She was silently praying that this wasn't the case, but she couldn't help but worry about it being a possibility.
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Posted: Fri, 08/01/2016 17:54 (9 Years ago)
Eona looked up at Melez, her hands in her lap and tears threatening to fall from her shiny emerald eyes. Shaking her head, she said, "No, it's not you. I have really enjoyed having you here. It's nice to have someone to talk to, someone that I can consider a friend. But...I...um...I don't understand what it is or why it happened, but I have memories of when I was really little. Every now and then, something triggers a memory and I remember some really bad stuff. It's more scary then anything else. I know I am safe but the fear and vibrancy of these is startling. I think my younger self repressed them until I could deal with them." Pausing, she reflected on how that sounded and winced. Sighing, but no longer as upset, she added, "That sounded better in my head. Now that it's out there, it sounds more like I have serious problems. Maybe I do. I'm not sure. But I think I'm normal. Or at least not crazy or dangerous. I'm sorry if I worried you or are making you concerned."