Having awakened at dawn, Xeni greets the rising sun sitting atop her bed as the light streams through her open window, the air and sunlight coursing over her skin as she embraces the day, reaching out to commune with the natural world.
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Xeni smiles. "There's nothing wrong with curiosity, it's the best way to learn things." The druidess yawns again. "I think I'm going to turn in, I usually wake up rather early. See you in the morning." she says heading up to her room.
"Tea is good, or the juice of different fruit." Xeni replies. "And no, you're not "doing" anything. Some people are more talkative or personable than others, that's all. Nothing wrong with it. "
"I think I'm good for the night." Xani replies with a yawn.
"Sure. If you dabble with wild plants it's good to know what will help, what will kill... and in some cases what makes the difference." Xeni replies to the huntswoman.
"I spend a lot of time in the wilds myself actually, though mostly among plants." Xeni replies. "Usually when I come into town I bring herbs and things that are hard to come by around here."
Xeni rolls her eyes at the half Ford's crude attempt at humor. "I'm sure nature will takes it's course in it's own time if they are so inclined." the druidess says calmly, "Though you do know there are people who can interact without immediately rutting like animals....which ironically even animals don't do."
Bairn stands up and offers his hand to Lilla. He looks to Ana and Xeni. "If we're not back in an hour, you might want to search for us." "We definitely will." Xeni says, the smile waning at the thought.
Xeni grins, watching the interplay between the pair.
"An ale would be good, thanks!" Xeni says with a smile.
"Seems like he resents the fact that he cannot easily control or tame her." Xeni comments.
"He would be Ameiko's father. That is her last name." Xeni pipes up.
Xeni studies the man as he enters.
Xeni chuckles lightly.
Taking the potion and drinking it, Xeni sighs in relief as her wounds are healed. "Rabbits would definitely be more in line with his capability." she says with a chuckle.
"Yes that definitely sounds like a good idea." Xeni says sitting tiredly.
Xeni glares at the cowardly noble as they ride back, having bandaged her side as well as possible. "I suggest your next 'hunt' take place in a butcher shop. The wilds are not for those with weak stomachs"
Desperate tp put the vicious boar down, the druid strikes again with her staff.
Letting out a cry of pain as the boar tears into her side, Xeni smashes her staff down on it with all the force she can muster.
Twirling her staff around, Xani tries to strike again, hoping to bring the vicious boar down as she sees Lilla collapse.
Without time to cast a spell and her companions badly wounded, Xeni takes a step forward, bringing her staff smashing down on the boar with all the force she can muster.
Running up to Bairn, Xeni utters a chant in druidic, sending healing power into him.
"Thanks you Bairn, it is rather high up on horseback." Xeni says with a grin as Bairn helps her dismount.
Xeni rides along with the others, enjoying the interaction with her horse.
"Yes." Xeni replies.
"Grisly to be sure, but it makes the people here feel safer." Xeni comments.
"I can help to maybe keep the horses a bit more docile," Xeni says to her friends. "I'm good with animals usually."
Xeni continues her meal, simply nodding. Hunting was part of the natural order of things.
Xeni proceeds to enjoy her meal.
Xeni watches Aldern closely, trying to discern the point to all of this.
"That does sound very good, I'll have that as well." Xeni replies.
"That sounds like a good idea!" Xeni agrees.
Xeni watches with interest, as the somewhat heated exchange diffuses. As they continue along she keeps an eye out for anything unusual.
"Probably some sort of cultist or mad necromancer." Xeni mutters.
Still bothered by the presence of the undead, Xeni is unable to focus.
There were few things Xeni hated more that the skin crawling wrongness of the undead. As the skeletons rise, the druidess dashes forward, thick bark growing around her fists, covered in tiny thorns as she punches the animated bones.
You make your way out of the Rusty Dragon and onto the main streets. As soon as you do, a crowd begins to form around you. They cheer for you loudly and a woman approaches Xeni with a loaf of fresh baked bread. "You look like you could use some more food, dearie." "Uhm...I....thank you!?" Xeni manages taking the bread from the woman and savoring the fresh baked smell. She was still pretty unaccustomed to being around large groups of people at once. She turns as Shayliss comes running up to Bairn, the druidess understanding of animal instinct and behavior serving her well.
"I suppose that would work." Xeni says with a shrug. The huntress seemed insistent on hunting goblins her way, and as long as it didn't put the townsfolk in danger that was fine.
"Fine by me." Xeni adds.
" No thanks Ameiko, it was delicious though." Xeni replies.
Xeni suppresses a smile. She had a feeling she knew at least one reason why Bairn would be none too fond of Aldern's fawning...at least she thought that was his name.
"He seemed pretty ....enamored of you." Xeni says with a grin.
"Eggs, biscuits, and potatoes with gravy would be perfect." Xeni replies. "And a glass of water please."
Xeni smiles. As much as people could be a bit much at times, it was nice to be appreciated, and even more so to do something that mattered.
"Much better." Xeni replies, "And breakfast sounds like an excellent idea."
Having woken up early and gone out into the woods to meditate and commune with nature, Xeni walks back into the inn, to see the others gathering in the common room. Smiling she makes her way over, taking a seat. "Good morning everyone, how do you all feel today?"
Xeni sits quietly listening to the conversation as she eats in silence, but can't think to add to what Bairn knows. As the others begin turning in she decides to do likewise. "Goodnight, everyone. I think I'll be turning in as well. I'll see you all in the morning." She gets up giving her companions a smile. "Thank you again for the room Ameiko."
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