[ And before he even has the bottle out for a second, the door swings open, his teacher standing in the entranceway. She's taken to the local fashion well enough, wearing a set of black tights and a similarly colored blouse with billowed sleeves. It was as close as she could get to her usual fashion and still be within the "dress code".
But it was also obvious she had gone through some changes as well. She's always had long hair, but now it seemed like it was twice as thick, spilling over her shoulders, with bits of matching fur peeking out near her collar and hands. ]
[ Despite his teasing, she can't really find herself disagreeing, shaking her head with a small chuckle. Maybe the relationship they as Spirits had with their varying Spirit Origins gave her a different perspective, but she found herself not too offended by the physical changes so far... she had time, yet, to start being offended at what she was going to become. But for now, shaggier hair was hardly an issue.
She pulled open the bottle, taking a long swig of it before pulling back with satisfied sigh. ]
Well... Passes that test. Let's come inside and warm up some proper glasses for this and see how well it holds up to scrutiny.
I'm fine drinking here, if you wouldn't mind. No offense, but if the lady of this house finds me, drinking whiskey inside— ah, you know. [ There are limits, basically. They have some mending to do, and it's not like Zelda likes him very much. He makes fun of her, then looks after her because of stupid protective instinct. But not everyone takes well to this that. ]
[ That's good expression to cause and her words make Caster react with a good-natured laugh ]
Yeah, that's going to win me some points! [ It's not, and winning points isn't even his concern (sure). He was just trying to be fair. ] But if you insist...
[ Hm ]
I ain't drinking much. That whiskey though, it's wasted on me. Let's say it got some special properties... you're not Bonded yet, are you?
Special properties? [ Oh now her look was growing into something less like a pout and into a form genuinely more familiar to Caster as her eyebrow cocked. The sort of expression that told him he should be very careful and honest with his next words. ]
I'm not bonded yet, and you're going to tell me why that matters.
The Full Moon can take its toll. [ It doesn't have to, but it can. It's still her first Moon so better to be safe than sorry ] There are alternatives to a Bond, potions for example- and we were taught at Coven how to pour magic into Monster that needs it.
[ There's a moment where she just blinks at him before letting out a tired sigh. Well, she supposed she should have seen something like that coming, pushing herself off of her lean against the door frame and stepping back inside. ]
[ Cu had a keen eye for a shovel, to be sure, but Scathach couldn't muster too much energy to be upset with him when he was right. She made her way to the kitchen, pulling out a set of snifters, as well as a candle. ]
I can't say it's something I've dealt with before. Not like this, at least.
[ Spirit Origin alteration was a bit more instantaneous, by her reckoning. ]
Always a chance to experience something completely new— [ That's one way to see it, not that he's bubbling ray of sunshine about the whole situation. Way more practical about that ] The first month isn't supposed to be that bad. But it's good to have some contingency plans for later.
You're worried I'll lose myself to the draw of these moons, then.
[ It wasn't a question. It was stated pretty bluntly as she struck a match to light the candle, setting out the snifters beside it on the small breakfast table. ]
[ Bluntness suit the topic just fine. There is no need to sugarcoat it. No matter the self-control one possess, those things eventually become inescapable. ]
The changes this world forces on us are pretty severe — haven't seen anyone unaffected yet and it's my fourth month here. [ There are many that wish they will be that one fortunate exception though. That's a wish that never comes true. ]
[ Scathach poured herself a portion of the whiskey before passing the bottle and other snifter back towards Cu. There was a pitcher of water on the table that she scooped some water from with her hand, letting it drip into her portion as she kept it near the candle letting it warm and occasionally rotating. ]
I've faced similar things in my past... human minds are fragile things, after all, and gods so often enjoy preying upon them...
But I also don't want you worrying over me so much. It upsets our balance a bit, doesn't it?
[ Caster is a lot less generous in the amount of whiskey. He can't refuse the hospitality, but he can do that much. It's tempting to get lost in the swirl of the liquid and how it reflects the light — it can't give answers, but can give a short respite from questions themselves ]
Bah, if I'd be a really poor student of yours if I didn't share what I know with allies. [ Mmm, feels called out on the worrying. But his experiences with this world changes aren't pleasant ] Poor guide too.
[ Looks like it's going to follow him, but it's a familiar role to fall into. After a year with Ritsuka at least ]
Tell me more. How you gave those gods a good beating.
Hours upon hours! [ A short laugh ] But those are not bad memories.
[ For as tough and harsh teacher she could be— in their era that was a good quality of a mentor. And the time in his training at Dun Scaith was part of his golden years.
But he won't press, unfortunately, he does not have a whole evening. One day, who knows? ] So how's the taste?
[ Does the whiskey get spearmom seal of approval? ]
Well... [ Another sip, letting it sit in her mouth for a moment for deliberately swallowing a bit at a time, feeling it roll down her throat, warm her chest from within... ]
For something that's meant as a lunar sedative, I'll say it's perfectly drinkable. Not the finest, but serves its purpose well. The sugar with the medicine need not be a delicacy.
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But it was also obvious she had gone through some changes as well. She's always had long hair, but now it seemed like it was twice as thick, spilling over her shoulders, with bits of matching fur peeking out near her collar and hands. ]
Well. Let's have it, then.
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You first.
[ Caster hands her the whole bottle as a greeting, after all, he has no need for magically infused drinks ]
Look like next time I should bring comb and brush. [ Or maybe scissors? ]
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She pulled open the bottle, taking a long swig of it before pulling back with satisfied sigh. ]
Well... Passes that test. Let's come inside and warm up some proper glasses for this and see how well it holds up to scrutiny.
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I'm fine drinking here, if you wouldn't mind. No offense, but if the lady of this house finds me, drinking whiskey inside— ah, you know. [ There are limits, basically. They have some mending to do, and it's not like Zelda likes him very much. He makes fun of her, then looks after her because of stupid protective instinct. But not everyone takes well to this that. ]
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Oh grow some bollocks, will you? If she makes a fuss, I'll deal with it. I'm not drinking whiskey out in the street like a vagabond.
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Yeah, that's going to win me some points! [ It's not, and winning points isn't even his concern (sure). He was just trying to be fair. ] But if you insist...
[ Hm ]
I ain't drinking much. That whiskey though, it's wasted on me. Let's say it got some special properties... you're not Bonded yet, are you?
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I'm not bonded yet, and you're going to tell me why that matters.
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[ So yeah... it's his way of being helpful ]
That's as much a whiskey as it is a mana potion.
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I should have known, really...
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Had a hunch you didn't prepare for that. [ Digging his grave ] Rest of the testing bottles are normal but I'll deliver them later.
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I can't say it's something I've dealt with before. Not like this, at least.
[ Spirit Origin alteration was a bit more instantaneous, by her reckoning. ]
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Always a chance to experience something completely new— [ That's one way to see it, not that he's bubbling ray of sunshine about the whole situation. Way more practical about that ] The first month isn't supposed to be that bad. But it's good to have some contingency plans for later.
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[ It wasn't a question. It was stated pretty bluntly as she struck a match to light the candle, setting out the snifters beside it on the small breakfast table. ]
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The changes this world forces on us are pretty severe — haven't seen anyone unaffected yet and it's my fourth month here. [ There are many that wish they will be that one fortunate exception though. That's a wish that never comes true. ]
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I've faced similar things in my past... human minds are fragile things, after all, and gods so often enjoy preying upon them...
But I also don't want you worrying over me so much. It upsets our balance a bit, doesn't it?
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Bah, if I'd be a really poor student of yours if I didn't share what I know with allies. [ Mmm, feels called out on the worrying. But his experiences with this world changes aren't pleasant ] Poor guide too.
[ Looks like it's going to follow him, but it's a familiar role to fall into. After a year with Ritsuka at least ]
Tell me more. How you gave those gods a good beating.
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Don't you grow tired of these stories? I've burned your ears with them enough over the years...
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[ For as tough and harsh teacher she could be— in their era that was a good quality of a mentor. And the time in his training at Dun Scaith was part of his golden years.
But he won't press, unfortunately, he does not have a whole evening. One day, who knows? ] So how's the taste?
[ Does the whiskey get spearmom seal of approval? ]
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For something that's meant as a lunar sedative, I'll say it's perfectly drinkable. Not the finest, but serves its purpose well. The sugar with the medicine need not be a delicacy.
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I'll carry that information to the maker. We'll see what he does with it. [ Hope it will end with improvement ]