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Post by Ray Castien on Aug 15, 2022 15:49:13 GMT -5
Ray had modified the clinic in the Citadel, turning it into an area capable of treating diverse diseases, serious and traumatic wounds, and even some mental health issues. The Wanderer would cleanse the land of any and all afflictions, Ray would do the same. It was equipped with a set of operating tables, fine equipment for operations, all manner of splints and bandages, and an enormous selection of poultices, herbal remedies, and concoctions. A bookshelf dominated one corner, lined with journals of prominent healers and alchemists, as well as a few theologians and philosophers. It was a busy place, travelers and citizens both frequented the building and Ray was growing in renown due to his ability to return lost limbs, eyes, and all other body parts.
Today was different, he was nervous, this was of course not due to a particularly rough injury or annoying climate. It was, instead, due to the possibility of taking on a student and helper in the clinic. He'd been alone as long as he could remember, healing was something he studied deeply and solitarily. Now, with Sarris' prodding and his suggestion, Corra would be coming into the clinic as his apprentice...
He waited patiently for the two to arrive, going over a mental list of priorities as to what he would need to show and teach her on the first day.
General layout...Bedside manners...Magical Vs Non-Magical healing...Contagious Disease Protocol...Magical Aptitude Testing??
"Seeker. You are taught so you must teach, discipleship is an endeavor of pride. Take heart..." Qil's words were comforting and reassuring, though a tad patronizing, as always...
(Qil is a celestial Ray bonded recently, he speaks in Ray's head and only Ray can hear him. Hope that makes sense.)
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Post by Sarris on Aug 15, 2022 16:48:25 GMT -5
Sarris was in a mood. Nathander and Corra’s stunt, stealing the money from the “Drop” made it clear that they were a dangerous pair. But there had to be consequences for the action too. Though not part of the guild they were causing some tension for them. Sarris had told them to figure out who the drop was, not to go that far. She knew that Corra was the brains of the operation and Nathander was the hands.
Sarris uses a secret passage to get into Sarne’s rooms and was sitting at his desk. He would be the judges, and she had two ideas on punishment for Corra. She liked the one and not the other, Corra spent a lot of time talking about babies and when she wasn’t talking, she was holding babies. She had the making to be a good midwife but she needed training. Ray could provide much of the training. She did not think delivering babies was high on the healers favorite activity tasks. Corra would make a good addition. The second part was the part she did not like, it was like losing a sister, she would be banished from the barn to the clinic. This was as much a punishment for Sarris as it was for Corra, more so. Sarris was overseeing them and their training.
Nathander was a different issue, she thought, “maybe a scout or a guard?” He was to thin to be a Knight. “Maybe an archer?” She thought. The Citidel was people to help settle and protect a small farming community that was going to provide food for the Citadel. Maybe he could learn to farm? She was completely missing the fact that the poor boy was in love with her. He needed a good male role model to teach him the right path? Maybe the temple?
Then was her first judgement, what Sarne punished her with? Then the guild’s punishment. Two of three of the bags of coins sat on the desk.
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Post by Ray Castien on Aug 17, 2022 9:03:38 GMT -5
Ray's pacing was still continuing. He went through in his mind the things this new assistant would be useful for, then the things that she could cause trouble with. Both lists were long but one caused a great deal more anxiety. He imagined she would be a good midwife; many women in the citadel were slightly uncomfortable at having Ray performing the task, he was not bothered by the task but their hesitancy put the mother and child at danger, this would be a way around that.
Ray thought about all the times Sarris had drug him along with the children and Sarne on outings that always ended in some form of trouble. Hopefully this would be no such misadventure...
This thought gave him an idea. The one thing the children had loved was getting sweets. He was no pastry chef but the clinic had a small kitchen area, mostly used for boiling and sterilizing equipment, that he could use to make some refreshments for his assistant to welcome her.
He walked over to the kitchen area and set a kettle of water to boil, next he reach into his cabinet of herbs and pulled out some dried sage, mint, and lemonbalm. He crushed the leaves together and tied them in a cloth before dropping them into the boiling kettle. The smell of the tea brewing filled the room with a pleasant aroma.
Next he brought out two small metal cups and set them out on a table, placing a cloth near each one so the hot liquid wouldn't burn anyone's hands. Beside the cups he sat out a small loaf of bread at each, rations were all he had on hand. This took up some time, but he eventually went back to pacing nervously as he waited for them, hoping Sarris' plotting hadn't caused some calamity this morning.
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Post by Ser Sarne Sequoia on Aug 17, 2022 10:08:50 GMT -5
Sarne knew he need to stop by the healer's new room. Corra would be starting today and wanted to see how things were going before he went to Sol City for business. Sarne walked with his horse in tow. He watched as other Vanguard got their stuff together. If they only knew that it was Ray that caused Sarne t to have an account when going to the city.
Sarne stopped at the door and knocked then opened the door "Good day, Master Ray how goes it with Cor.....a" Sarne looked around "she is not here yet?" asked Sarne.
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Post by Sarris on Aug 17, 2022 12:50:51 GMT -5
Sarris paced as she waited for Sarne to show up. She sat in the chair in front of his desk, got up and looked out the windows. She heard her Uncle and Grandfather talking as they walked down the hallway. Sarne’s name came up often in the conversation. She wondered if they ever talked about her. She did not want to know. “This was a bad idea,” she thought as the pair approached his door.
She dove under the desk and tried not to breath or even move.
“Why do my plans always fall apart like this?” She thought. [spoilers]notice 9,3. Hide 14[/spoiler]
They were talking about logistics and supplies. There was a lot about running the Gray Citadel that she did not know.
The set papers down on the desk and left. Sarris waited till she could not hear footfalls before she came out from under the desk.
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Post by Ray Castien on Aug 17, 2022 13:11:10 GMT -5
Ray jumped, turning towards the door with a smile as the spiel he'd prepared formed on his lips-oh! Instead of Corra, the little lordling stood at the door. Having heard the Young Lord's question and surprise he knew something was going on, Sarris was more than likely involved as well...
"No, no sign of her yet, nor of Sarris. Any idea where they might have ended up?" Ray was more nervous sounding than ever before, taken off guard by Sarne appearing when he'd been waiting for his apprentice.
As he finished speaking a knock was heard at the door and Corra's voice came from outside.
"Master Ray, I'm sorry I took so long to come, Sarris was supposed to walk over with me..." Her voice was even more nervous than Ray's.
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Post by Sarris on Aug 17, 2022 14:29:21 GMT -5
Leah came and knocked on the Clinic door. “Master Sarne, I am glad I found you!” She said sounding winded after entering. “The Eldest Lord Sequoia, suggests that there is something in your study that needs your attention!” She said. “He mentioned that you might have a barn cat infestation,” she said as she shot Corra a look. “Since you are here with one of the kittens, I would assume that the queen is probably up to something,” she said. It was code for Sarris, the queen momma cat, and the orphans, the kittens. “He also thought you would be involved and should deal with it before he needed to..” she added.
“Nice to see you Master Healer!” She said preparing to leave and return to the kitchen. “I saved you a nice slice of roast, the butcher appreciated your work,” she added.
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Post by Ser Sarne Sequoia on Aug 17, 2022 21:26:17 GMT -5
Letting out a sigh Sarne handed the reins of his horse to a Vanguard. "I will be back," said Sarne walking towards the residence area.
After going up a few floors Sarne arrived at his office that is next to his room. He open the door then paused looking around and saw two pouches that looked like they had coins in them. walking in looked closer and saw papers as well. Sarne closed the door behind him.
Sarne closed his eyes and listened "Sarris, you are getting better at hiding." Sarne said out loud.
Sarne never understood why she had to sneak around it was not like she could not come to his office or room but she did get a bad time from grandfather and his dad.
To Sarne, his cousin was allowed a round when it was convenient for the rest of the family.
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Post by Sarris on Aug 17, 2022 22:28:25 GMT -5
Sarris let the effect drop as she stepped out from a dark corner. “You changed your routine today,” she said with a little pout. “I almost get caught being in here,” she told him. She flopped into one of the leather chairs. “Those are a gift from Nathander and Corra,” she said in a displeased tone. “I told them to figure out who was the ‘drop’ for the pick pockets in the market the other day and they robbed them instead of pointing the person out,” she said. “Right there in the middle of the market. I thought I trained them to listen better,” she said not realizing she was probably even more guilty of that behavior. In her mind the difference was she was an adult and would face the consequences knowingly, they were children. “I need you to help set them straight…” she said.
The guild would deal with her in due course.
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Post by Ser Sarne Sequoia on Aug 17, 2022 23:21:42 GMT -5
Sarne shook his head slowly. "If you guys get caught stealing or other crimes there in the city. There is not much I can do for you. I might be able to pay for you, cousin. But the kids I can do nothing for." said Sarne with some disappointment in his voice. Sarne walked to his desk "I do have a plan for Nathander and Corra. It's time they started to work for their stay here at the Citadel." Sarne said looking at Sarris then sat on the corner of his desk. "So, cousin what do you think Nathander should do?" asked Sarne.
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Post by Sarris on Aug 18, 2022 21:27:39 GMT -5
“I did not want them to steal anything!!!” She said with some emphasis. “That is the problem,” she said. “Nathander is fast but he does not think thing through yet. He likes to protect people, so maybe a Ranger or a scout?” She said. He was not as big as most of the knights or pages. None of the orphans were.
“I told Corra to meet us at the clinic,” she said.
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Post by Ray Castien on Aug 19, 2022 19:13:59 GMT -5
Corra was a bit timid having been asked by Sarris and told by Lord Sarne to come to the clinic. She was not sure what was going on. Sarris’ tone was very maternal and annoyed. Neither of them were her. It was just herself and Ray.
“Hello Healer Ray,” she said walking into the clinic. She did not have any of the little ones in tow with her. *
“Ahh, Corra! I was told to expect you. Here, come in and have a seat.” Ray seemed nervous, being unusually friendly in tone.
He motioned towards the small table with tea setting on it. Moving there himself, he sat in a small chair, nodding his head towards the other seat.*
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Post by Ser Sarne Sequoia on Aug 22, 2022 14:06:06 GMT -5
Sarne stared at Sarris for a moment thinking. "Nathander, will report to me later. I will see how much heart he has and his drive to become something better," said Sarne with a smile. his smile faded and he looked more serious. "You understand he will become a trainee with The Grey Citadel. If Nathander proves himself worthy, maybe a Vanguard. But he will not be with you or the others. Even I spent some time in the barracks. That is what I will do for you" explained Sarne.
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Post by Sarris on Aug 22, 2022 16:24:44 GMT -5
Sarris nodded and remained fairly quiet as she understood the cost. In the life of the Citadel the two of them were now going to be adults. She could no longer protect them. They would be treated like any other servant.
This was her punishment.
“Let us go let them know,” she said getting up from the chair.
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Post by Ser Sarne Sequoia on Aug 22, 2022 17:34:39 GMT -5
"I see cousin then I am OK with it. Take one of the coin bags and use it for the orphanage. I will figure out a use for the other one." said Sarne looking at Sarris. "I guess you are leaving the same way you came in?" ask Sarne as he walked to the door of his room.
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