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Post by ashfisher on Oct 5, 2014 17:37:32 GMT -5
Jesse was walking from the woods after talking with Lev, when a whiff of herbs reached her. She followed the smell only to find herself in front of one of the smaller tents. The woman-Cece?- with white hair was brewing some tea. Jesse had smelled this, it was a familiar herb to her for some reason, though she couldn't place the name at the moment. Jesse looked around, wondering how to make her presence known without scaring the other woman. At a loss, she ended up clearing her throat and asking "What are you doing?" instantly regretting the words she had chosen.
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Post by styxxsardonyx on Oct 5, 2014 17:57:32 GMT -5
Time had passed since Cece's encounter with Rajani in the woods. She had eventually made it into town and gathered the supplies she had originally left for. Jars, seeds, herbs, she had collected them all. She would have to go back to get some more, but what she had purchased was a good starting point for getting her shop set up.
She had spent part of the morning potting many of the seeds she had purchased, and had decided to take a break. She set up a area in the tent for brewing and while the water boiled prepared some chamomile she had picked a while back. She would have to plant some later, but the dried stuff would do.
The leaves were steeping when a voice from the tent entrance surprised her and made her jump. Whirling around, half-expecting someone else, she stared wide-eyed at her new guest. Realizing it was another one of the new circus members she instantly calmed down and offered the woman a smile.
"I was just brewing some tea." She clasped her hands behind her back. "Can I help you?" The shop was still in disarray, so Cece hoped she wasn't expecting to actually buy anything already.
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Post by ashfisher on Oct 5, 2014 18:04:48 GMT -5
Jesse watched the other woman whirl towards her with the usual expression she wore. On the inside she was cursing herself for even coming. She should have stayed in the woods....but the tea smelled good and she hadn't had any tea at all during her trip to the circus from Germany. She missed having tea...though most wouldn't peg her as a tea drinker. She pointed to the pot "What is that? I can't place the smell." what was she saying? She really wanted to ask for a cup, but wasn't sure if she should ask a stranger to share. Speaking of which..."Your...Cece right?"
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Post by styxxsardonyx on Oct 5, 2014 18:13:40 GMT -5
"What's..? She followed the other woman's pointed finger and glanced to the tea set. "Oh, it's chamomile with some peppermint and lemongrass." It was a bit more of a soothing tea, but she used what was available. At the woman's question she nodded and glanced back to her.
"I am. Cessney, but I guess Cece is already catching on." she held out her hand to the other woman. "And I didn't catch your name, but you're new here too right?"
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Post by ashfisher on Oct 5, 2014 18:19:05 GMT -5
"Jesse." she said with a slight nod to confirm that she was new here also. The peppermint was what probably attracted her attention to begin with, it had a sharper scent then the other two. "I haven't ever heard of that combination." she looked around almost nervously, no one was around. 'Um...could I maybe...try some?" she could feel her face growing warm, and looked away slightly.
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Post by styxxsardonyx on Oct 5, 2014 18:31:50 GMT -5
Cece smiled and nodded at Jesse's request.
"Of course. I don't mind." She glanced around. "I don't really have much for seating... Give me a minute." She turned away from Jesse briefly so that she could set up some boxes into makeshift seats by the tea. Once she had a spot for them she gestured for Jesse to come sit before starting to poor the tea.
"It's a bit more of a tea for calming, but I have to make due. When I have more herbs growing I'll have better options." She explained before holding out a cup for Jesse. "Let me know if it's not good."
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Post by ashfisher on Oct 5, 2014 18:37:13 GMT -5
Jesse would have sat on the ground, but was grateful for any type of seat....even boxes. She sat almost regally, making sure her sword wouldn't drag on the ground. Calming tea was the best for her at this moment, she was still frustrated over what that fox creature had done and then she had to deal with that weird man and his chicken. "Calm is perfect" she said out loud with out meaning to. She took the cup after the tea was pourd, smelling before taking a sip. She let the flavors sit for a moment, testing the new flavors. She gave a small smile "It's very good." she said, before taking another sip.
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Post by styxxsardonyx on Oct 5, 2014 19:01:45 GMT -5
"Oh good." Cece took her own seat and picked up her cup. "I'm going to try selling teas, so knowing even one works is nice to hear." She took a sip, studying Jesse over the rim of her cup. She didn't really know what to say to the woman as she barely knew her, but bonding over tea was always an enjoyable thing.
"Can't do tricks and stunts like many of the others." Her gaze fell to Jesse's sword. "Is that- DO you use that?"
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Post by ashfisher on Oct 5, 2014 19:06:28 GMT -5
Jesse followed her gaze and set her cup in her lap. "I am able to use it for many purposes. Here is seems I will be doing some simple stunts until we find a second to do mock swordplay with me." she drank more tea to choose what to tell Cece, and figured it wouldn't hurt to tell the truth. "I originally learned in order to protect others....but no one really uses swords anymore, so it attracts a lot of attention." she recalled multiple times that the police had tried to lock up her and James, just because she had it on her person. "Sometimes the attention isn't so good, but I hope here I can put it to good use."
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Post by styxxsardonyx on Oct 5, 2014 19:15:26 GMT -5
"I think you'll be just fine here." She cradled her cup and smiled at Jesse. "It may not be what you intended to use the skill for, but at least it's something. And you can still protect others if you ever had to." She took another sip of tea.
"I remember seeing some people doing swordplay when I was a younger girl. I thought it was one of the neatest things to watch. At the time it made me really want to learn how." She was more of a pacifist by nature, but that didn't mean she couldn't appreciate the art that came with the skill. "I can't wait to see what you can do."
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Post by ashfisher on Oct 5, 2014 19:37:38 GMT -5
Jesse only blinked and blushed a little. "I can show you some...in return for the tea." she didn't like taking things for free, if she could repay a kidness in some manner, she would. Plus using the sword would calm her even more that the tea had already. That and talking to someone like a normal person was a nice change. She drank more tea, looking at Cece with her one eye then sat the cup down again. "This may be a strange question....but are you not afraid of me?"
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Post by styxxsardonyx on Oct 5, 2014 19:48:44 GMT -5
"Afraid?" She tilted her head, not sure about what Jesse was asking. "No... I mean..." she glanced down to her cup, "You did scare me when you first came in, but that was because I've been a little jumpy lately." There were reasons for that, but since she had kept mum about her encounter with Rajani, there was no need to elaborate now. She shook her head and smiled lightly at Jesse.
"But you don't seem too frightening to me right now. Though I don't doubt you can be if you wanted to." She teased lightly and sipped her tea. "And don't worry about showing me any sword tricks. I'm sure I'll see them when you start your performances." She wasn't sure if the offer had been to demonstrate tricks or teach her how to use the weapon, but Cece didn't expect a favor in either case.
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Post by ashfisher on Oct 5, 2014 19:54:49 GMT -5
Jesse could tell Cece was being sincere. It was strange, having someone who didn't think she looked to mean, or even as the 'scary sword lady'. She let out a sigh "I'm the only fencer here....I'm not sure what the owner has planned for me until we get a second one." she looked over to the main tent, knowing that soon the show would start, and the peace that was surrounding the area would break. She wondered what she would do while people were here? The day before she had been allowed to watch all the acts, to get a sense of the routine....today she would have nothing to do until her act was on. She looked to Cece, who would at least be able to sell her tea. "What is it that your going to do as a act?" she asked, suddenly curious about the woman sitting across from her.
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Post by styxxsardonyx on Oct 5, 2014 20:00:31 GMT -5
"Oh." Cece blinked in surprise and shook her head vigorously, setting her cup aside and resting her hands in her lap.
"I won't be performing. I can't do a lot of stuff like that." She glanced around the shop. "It's a mess right now, but this is what I will be doing. Selling teas and special tonics for the people." She glanced to her rows of pots resting along on of the tent walls. "My skills don't lie in strength, talent, or mystery like everyone else. Just a green thumb."
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Post by ashfisher on Oct 5, 2014 20:10:32 GMT -5
Jesse looked around, then smiled as she came up with a idea. She looked to Cece, "I can help you if you would like...I don't really have anything else to do until later." she drank more tea, wondering if her offer would be accepted.
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