A Necessary Trip (Open)
Posted: June 23rd, 2025, 6:51 am
'Machines were terrifying!' The half-elemental proclaimed in her head again as she took the last of her anti-nausea herbs. She hadn't thought to bring more. Simply because she didn't know it was needed. Zetara had never ridden a train before after all. Bumblesweet mercifully seemed to almost enjoy the constant motion. Due to several pointed looks when she brought her bear mount onboard. She elected to stay in the stable car for everyone's peace of mind. His furry body was a lovely thing to rest against when she wasn't emptying her stomach in a hastily provided bucket.
At least that patient of hers had provided her a ticket for free as a gift.
Suddenly, the train stopped to her mild confusion and relief. She stood shakily and opened the metal door separating her car from the others. Several voices proclaimed loudly vines were blocking the tracks. The cleric expended magic this time to clear up her weakness. She could hardly help if she was not at her best. She had heard magic was celebrated in Ajteire. However, the woman didn't know if the train followed such rules. Thus, she concealed it as best she could.
Her bear followed protectively behind as she approached the overgrowth. Zetara received some worried looks due to his presence. She put on a reassuring smile as she patted his head with obvious familiarity. This put some at ease while others were still wary. Once the massive creature was directed to push a fallen tree with some help. The wary were more tolerant after that.
Meanwhile, the half-obsidian elemental tended to the workers with practiced skill. Occasionally, using sharp pieces of her other self discretely to cut stray vines. With team effort the tracks were cleared quite soon. As everyone returned to the train, she scans the area for anyone paying her too much attention. Then boards and waits for whatever the rest of her journey entails.
At least that patient of hers had provided her a ticket for free as a gift.
Suddenly, the train stopped to her mild confusion and relief. She stood shakily and opened the metal door separating her car from the others. Several voices proclaimed loudly vines were blocking the tracks. The cleric expended magic this time to clear up her weakness. She could hardly help if she was not at her best. She had heard magic was celebrated in Ajteire. However, the woman didn't know if the train followed such rules. Thus, she concealed it as best she could.
Her bear followed protectively behind as she approached the overgrowth. Zetara received some worried looks due to his presence. She put on a reassuring smile as she patted his head with obvious familiarity. This put some at ease while others were still wary. Once the massive creature was directed to push a fallen tree with some help. The wary were more tolerant after that.
Meanwhile, the half-obsidian elemental tended to the workers with practiced skill. Occasionally, using sharp pieces of her other self discretely to cut stray vines. With team effort the tracks were cleared quite soon. As everyone returned to the train, she scans the area for anyone paying her too much attention. Then boards and waits for whatever the rest of her journey entails.