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[waterfawn]

"It can be hard for me to remember, actually. Most myths in Prydain mention how fair folk are protective."

[Eilonwy paused for a second as she thought that over.] "Wait. That could also explain some things." [But then she sighed and shook her head.] "It seems like there are a lot of answers to all of these questions." [Some more roots were cleared and set aside, and some plants were slowly prepared for transplanting.]

[magusrobin]

[Chise herself began to dig up some of the plants that required new soil, though she did smile at Eilonwy's observations.]

"Fae can certainly be protective. Some of houses or objects, others of people. My teacher is quite protective of me... sometimes a little too much. But I appreciate his concern, just as I worry over him."

[It would make sense to her, then, that Vaeros was protective over the land he 'ruled.' Still... why allow it to come to such harm? Was it because he could fix certain things using his power? Was it a lapse that occurred due to his ire?] "You are right though... it seems like we have too many options and not enough concrete answers. I suppose those will come in time."

[waterfawn]

"Hopefully, yes. Or at least there might be some kind of guide to point us in the right direction. I doubt Vaeros will simply answer questions we have."

[The three witch sisters really hadn't been forthcoming.] "But for now, we can keep working-- Your teacher is Fae then?"

[magusrobin]

"With how he hasn't appeared yet to anyone... I doubt it would be that simple." [She agreed with a nod.]

[As for Eilonwy's question...] "Elias is Elias. I don't really know what he is. I've... asked, and he always asks for more time before explaining." [Chise sighed, but it was more out of fondness than it was aggravation. After all, maybe there were some things that would take time.] "I'm not even sure Elias knows what he is. Maybe that's why he's so hesitant to talk about it but... either way, it's certain tendencies I've noticed him display. Whether that makes him fae or not, I can't really tell."

"You said you grew up hearing stories of the Fae?" [She glanced over at her friend, mildly curious.]

[waterfawn]

[Eilonwy listened and gave a slight nod in understanding.] "That does sound different-- but if he's not fae, that makes sense." [Nobody really knew what Gurgi was, and he never offered any sort of explanation, but that didn't matter.] "But really I suppose it doesn't matter- you don't need to know everything about someone to like them."

"I did, yes! Well, a mix of hearing stories about them and knowing they could be in Prydain itself. They're travelers so we don't see them often, but there were always stories about how some of them acted, how to be polite, things of that nature. Which is good, because when we all met them after being in that whirlpool it wasn't as big of a shock."

[magusrobin]

“Right.” [Agreeing with a soft smile. She didn’t have to know everything about Elias to know that he was special to her. Yet… it would be nice to get some answers someday.] “It’s all a matter of patience.”

[Focusing on Eilonwy’s story.] “It’s good that you were taught how to act around them. It’s always better to never tell a lie.” [Then, she paused, head tilted a little.] “‘Whirlpooll’?”

[waterfawn]

"Mh-hm, even if I don't always have as much of that as I'd like." [Eilonwy admitted with a chuckle. She could be running on near empty sometimes.]

[She nodded and said the same way one might talk about the weather] "Yes! Gurgi- one of my friends, jumped across a stone bridge in a lake during our adventure. But then the stones sank and a whirlpool came up. We were all pulled in and woke up underground with fairies. A bit confusing, but we weren't hurt luckily."

[magusrobin]

[Chise’s own response was just as casual - if not tinged in a bit of relief.]

“I’m glad you weren’t hurt. And there are many entrances to the Other Side, at least where I am from, that one might not expect. Some of them even tend to be back passages to other places. Still… it’s always better to be cautious. You never know who’s territory you might be wandering into.”

[waterfawn]

"Likewise- I would've hated for anyone to be injured! But the fairies were very kind when we woke up, and helped us get to where we needed. I don't know if the cave was their territory, but we were respectful regardless." [It had worked out for them, luckily. Even if their guide had sounded put off by the orders to escort the group.]

[magusrobin]

[Chise listened contently, assured of the fact her friend knew how to react in potential danger.]

“I’m glad you found some friendly ones then. Not all of the fae I’ve encountered have been as kind.”

[It was stated as a fact rather than a warning, after all Eilonwy seemed to know enough on etiquette to not be in danger, but it was always good to understand the distinction between the two.]

[waterfawn]

"Oh, our guide got very angry with us, but he only left in a huff instead of doing anything else. I've never met one that hasn't been kind in Prydain."

[She still didn't know if Vaeros himself counted as a fae, but Eilonwy didn't include him in the group she had been thinking of.]

[magusrobin]

“I’m glad.”

[Her relief came out in a near whisper. She wouldn’t wish the experience of running into a hostile fae on anyone.]

“Ah, would you be able to help me with this one?” [She asked, holding up a particularly large plant with thickly entwined roots.] “It’s a bit heavy, so be careful. But with two of us moving it, we should be able to steady it into the ground easier.”

[waterfawn]

"Of course." [Eilonwy pushed her sleeves up a little, walked over and got into position to help Chise carry it. She shifted her weight as needed until it felt correct and then nodded.] "I'm ready if you are."

Wrapped <3

[magusrobin]

”Ready.”

[Chise answered with a nod, knowing - with her friend’s help - that they would get much accomplished.

And, for a time, they simply chatted and worked. By the end, Chise’s garden was much improved, and overall it had been a fun and satisfying day.]