Moonsong Glacier shining twilight

Seal ducked her head in a semi-bow. “Tis a pleasure, Ariadne,” she smiled shyly. Though the young apprentice was wholeheartedly an extrovert, she couldn’t help but feel coy in the presence of such an elegant and poised woman. She was full of admiration!

“I’ve brought a few things…” Seal began as she rummaged through the items.

“This is root of sweet-sedge,” she explained. “Chewing on the roots can stave infection if you feel feverish. And this is willow bark, Chew on it to ease pain – but no swallowing.”

“And this – ” Seal pulled out a small piece of crystal quartz, wrapped with a ribbon of alder bark with a blue bird feather ornament. “Is a charm I made tae help draw out evils from your wound and encourage healing.”