something of an offer

[steadypulse]

Sender: 76
To: Everyone
Subject: Sleep & Nightmares

If there's anyone having trouble sleeping due to nightmares, or anything else, feel free to swing by The Wild Harvest.

We've got a lemonade-like drink that will guarantee a peaceful night's sleep; can also make it a tea if you're more the type for that.

For those who might prefer a dreamless night sleep, I've got a strong homemade honey moonshine on offer as well. I'm willing to part with a few jars of it.

That's all.

Comments

[inheritedearth]

[She's in the process of bending down to pet one of the cats trotting past her when he ducks out, and smiles broadly as she looks up to greet him, raising a hand to give a little wave.]

That's me!

[She straightens up and bites her lower lip to stifle a laugh with little success as she looks over the Noodle 'dragon' curled around his shoulders.]

Is this your sous chef?

[steadypulse]

You could say that- they do add a garnish to certain dishes and drinks, while the others flying around that smell a bit of spice, well... Add spice.

[Fingers did brushed under the chin of the garnish noodle that perched and chirped with a low trill-like rumble with how pleased it was.

At leas they mostly behaved.]

I would be 76.

[puellamagi]

Oh, I see. To be honest with you... I have a friend here who has had some trouble sleeping, so I thought that this would be more helpful for him, rather than myself. I've been sleeping just fine since I first arrived here.

I... can't really think of anything in particular. I've taken up baking myself to try to bake things that I miss from hme... But, I'm still new

Are there really a lot of recipes that can't be found here?

[steadypulse]

Can always make it for them, or the both of you come by since it doesn't matter what time the tea or Dreamade is consumed; it'll still take affect when you go to sleep that night. Whatever I can do to help make this easy for you and your friend.

With the different areas of the world, different worlds and universes completely, no everyone will know certain recipes that an individual may be familiar with. Some things are common all over and others aren't- like family recipes.

[inheritedearth]

How very thoughtful of them!

[Those are some talented little dragons! She gives a passing noodle flying by a more intentional smile before turning her attention back to her host.]

It's nice to meet you face-to-face. I meant to say it before, but the Wild Harvest really is lovely— you can really tell how much heart and soul has been put into the place.

[sefirot]

It is amazing that in a world of dreams, humans still fight so hard to survive. If this is a dream, you don't need to do these things.

[steadypulse]

We actually do need these things here. Folks here still feel every hunger pain, every thirst- we exist as real in this dream world as if awake.

Pain in the ass, but it's no ordinary dream.

[steadypulse]

They enjoy helping out, and I'm not going to tell them they can't- but they do at least listen to folks on how much or little to add.

[It was a little bit his fault some of them were there- the Garnish ones followed him back from a trip, and got along well with the Spicys at least.

His head tipped briefly in a wordless greeting.]

We thought hard before opening it, and, well. We're a family here, and try our best to help feed folks who can't do it themselves easily. Felt right doing it as we have. Some of the stuff we've got growing were gifts- you can pluck one of those glowing Moon Berries right off the vine there, sweet and tangy. The starter for how far they've come was one such gift.

[From deep within a cave that looked like another world all on it's own.]

[puellamagi]

Thank you so much. You're very kind! Uhm... 76-san?

( She's not... sure what his name is. But, that's what it said the sender's name was, right? )


I guess I didn't think about it like that... It's lucky that we've been able to make what we can so far, huh? Though, the magic here is so amazing -- maybe someone can help create ingredients, too.

[steadypulse]

Just 76 is fine, don't worry too much about it.

[He understood how difficult, or just odd, it could be for people to refer to someone by a number like it was a name. Still, was what he was most publicly comfortable with even after all these years here.]

Usually go out to the farmers for what we can't grow in the Wild Harvest's garden. There's a community garden here as well that's been going for a good few years.

Still- can think of it as us trying to provide comfort foods from all of us at the Wild Harvest to anyone that drops by. Or cares to share a recipe. Good for the soul and body- even the heart and mind a bit, given thins for us here are as real as when in a waking world.

[sefirot]

Do we? Or is that just how people perceive things? Dreams are like illusions. They can seem real even though they're not.

[steadypulse]

We do, and we are frighteninly real for some of the shit that can happen here. Learned that during the first wave of folks appearing in this world.

[sefirot]

What happened then?

[steadypulse]

People discovered it really was no different to being awake; hunger, thirst, exhaustion- it's why the fact the farmers came back when they did was fortunate.

The first encounter with Noctaere as well. People getting injured, needing time to heal or finding people that could heal them.

[puellamagi]

If you're sure, then... Alright. You know? That's a pretty cool name.

Oh, really? I have no idea... I don't really cook very often, but I'd still love to see it. Maybe I could somehow help with it...?

You're right. Sometimes it doesn't feel like we're dreaming at all, does it? With how much people miss their home, I think doing things like this is really important.

[steadypulse]

I'm sure, and thanks.

I'm sure your help would be appreciated, was started so anyone who wanted to help could in any way they felt able. If I remember correctly it was started with the help of Sora and Tifa, and likely a few others. Any help would be welcomed.

Reason that the Wild Harvest was opened, partially. That and some folks not trusting food given to the by fae or fairies, so getting it from someone else brought here a bit safer. Still, better to feed someone hungry and help with even a little home-sickness if they're familiar with a recipe we've got.

[puellamagi]

That would make me really happy, even if I just end up helping a little bit, in the end... I think I talked to Sora-kun for a little while. He seemed really kind... If I end up talking to him again, I'll be sure to thank him.

Has something happened before with the food that the fae or fairies given to others? I know that they can play tricks on others, but... I don't think that they would do something to hurt others...

[steadypulse]

He's a good kid. He helped out when the fire pit was being built as well, since it's also communal and free use for building bonfires and hanging around in the evenings.

A lot of things people know usually say never to trust, let alone eat, any sort of food the fae may give you. A lot of legends from various parts of the world say it can bind you to them, or can trap you in their world. Lose your humanity. Some worlds that may hold true, and in others not.

Some folk just rather be careful.

[puellamagi]

He sounds really amazing... He's done so much to help! You know, that's the kind of person I always wanted to be.

That's... horrible... I always knew that faeries liked to play tricks, but isn't that going too far? Do you know why they would do such a thing?