She’s never met a firbolg before! jeez…are they all this tall? wait! don’t ask that, it’s rude! The Voice of the Tempest is clearly excited–and a little in awe–meeting the newest member of the Mighty Nein.
and he’s so chill…how does he do it?
“Oh, I’d love some tea, thank you!” Keyleth smiles as she watches him, breathing in the fragrance of the tea he was making. It’s incredibly homey–earthy, fragrant…very comforting. And nothing like any tea she’s ever smelled before.
keeps the soul as it should be. Yeah, she can definitely see that. She’s already starting to relax. Though, there’s not really a journey for her to continue; she’s done her journeying already, and it’s led her here. Not that she minds! But she does miss traveling, sometimes.
“It smells amazing–what kind of tea is it?”
“I grew it myself, you see, and it’s... a homemade blend. A little experimental, I wasn’t sure how it would taste, but it’s good! It’s good it’s good. If you’re curious, I do have another blend that’s a bit more cooling. Mint sprouted beside the leaves, and I didn’t pay attention when I was clipping. Which is weird, considering the leaves were red with the green mint beside it. A bit interesting, but good.”
She seems at ease, like what she carries with her is nothing strange. Caduceus can see the weariness, though. How her mind starts to wander, think of Her Champion. Yes, Caduceus was well versed in the word of a death god. Given his previous profession, he had to be. A small alter was present, though it conflicted with his own alignments. Still, some found solace in the presence of the alter.
“He’s still here, Miss Keyleth. I know about your story, you see, and I can feel... something here, something that doesn’t belong anymore. I don’t think he wants to leave you.”