un: qishan | audio (some time shortly after the cooking mishap)

[silverneedles]

Some among us, both living and not, have been reeling from complications induced by an unfortunate meal.

While there is little I can do to help Lord Arha and his men, I can offer medicinal teas, brewed with what herbs we have. Mazyar was polite enough to offer more herbs, and anything I brew will be free, as compared to his teas.

If you are not so indisposed, the soldiers accompanying us seem to benefit from conversation.

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un: deft hand of little deaths [Voice]

[scrapgege]

.... I'm really sorry.

[silverneedles]

Are you?

[scrapgege]

Of course I am! Why would I be happy that people fell sick because of me?

... I've never had any trouble eating my own food. How could I have guessed mortals might not be able to?

[silverneedles]

There are those who would be happy to see such problems.

You have truly never had any problems eating your food?

un: sect leader jiang

[consignation]

Th— T— I—

[ LONG SILENCE.

Then, entirely composed: ]

May I offer my assistance in procuring herbs, Lady Wen?

[silverneedles]

[ She'll be nice and ignore that initial stutter. ]

Sect Leader Jiang. There is no need to trouble yourself. I have everything I need for now.

[consignation]

[ You'd think he'd be used to being shot down by now and yet... ]

It's... no trouble, but I understand. If there is anything you need in the future, I—

I'm sure this company keeps you busy enough to need a hand now and then. I would be glad to provide.

[silverneedles]

You would be willing to pick herbs?

un: daozhang

[binghua]

[While this woman has never spoken to Xingchen before, it's unlikely she'd be unable to hear the misery in his voice.]

...I'm sure I can recover on my own, but...if you wouldn't mind.

[silverneedles]

I would not offer if I minded.

Where can I find you? There is tea I can deliver.

[binghua]

I think I'm near the rear of the group.

[A pause, then, because they haven't met and she probably doesn't know him upon sight -]

I might be the only blind person here.

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[silverneedles]

That makes it easier to find you. Requirements for approach?

[ As she talks, she pours a mug of the tea she's brewed, using what herbs she's been able to obtain that help with digestive issues. It's not actually hard to find people in their small camp, which is a relief. ]

username: absterge

[downswing]

Honour and gratitude unto Qishan.

[silverneedles]

Have you fallen ill as well?

[downswing]

Spared. You require helping hands?

[silverneedles]

Passing out tea or herbs, yes.

un: blushing beads of heft and beauty | audio

[paperbutterflies]

[ Since no temple adventures yet... ]

Is there something I can help with, lady Wen?

[ ... hopefully she'll recognize who it is by now, or else he can always introduce himself. ]

[silverneedles]

[ luckily his voice is one she does recognize ]

A-Yuan— Sizhui. Hands are needed to pass out tea.

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[paperbutterflies]

I will be there right away.

[ It is not a big enough camp for Sizhui to have to look for her long. He comes to cup his hands before her, looking definitely much better than back on the ship, but then he's looked that way for a while now. Even his fingers are mostly healed up after the attack, he's been cultivating diligently to let them mend quickly. ]

Lady Wen. If - if you'd like to, calling me A-Yuan is all right. Uncle Ning does so.

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[bearshermark]

[He has no idea who's face this voice belongs to, but the promise of relief is prompts unending gratitude in written form, as he's too ill to make for pleasant speech. On the other hand, he's partly delirious with illness, and waxes a little into an older style of speech that's wholly unnecessary but hopefully conveys his sentiment well enough]

You are Goddess-sent. I would beg your favour for this relief. Pray tell where myself or my trusted retainer may look to to find you.

[silverneedles]

Tell me where I might find you and you have relief. Easier to come to you than require you to find me, in such a state.

[bearshermark]

Most considerate.

Easiest would be to look for the large knight with purple hair. His name is Hendrik. I'll let him know you're coming and he'll direct you to me.

un: any fin is possible (audio)

[lancifolium]

This is very kind of you. If you need any help I'd be glad to assist you.

[silverneedles]

I am a physician; it is what I do. Helping hands would be welcome, passing out tea and herbs.

[lancifolium]

That's wonderful to hear, I'm so glad there's a physician around! We haven't met yet, I'm Lily. I don't have any medical experience, but I've studied the brewing of herbal concoctions for years, I'll help you however I can.