Imladir
Sep 18 2016, 04:51 AM
[Cynthia Rawson - Monday June 10th, 2075 - Inside the Resonance] #247
Daughter... That's another word that gets a reaction from Cynthia. She probably shouldn't be surprised by now but...she is. She looks at the mother-daughter couple for a moment, then sits down. She will have to get a grip on her emotions, she can't let herself react like that every time something remotely surprising is said. Easier said than done of course...
Once sat, she folds her hands on the table and waits. Furtively - or not - looking around, curious.
Mercy
Sep 18 2016, 05:19 AM
The room is indicative of a rather low sort of lifestyle. A worn and mended tablecloth and nearly threadbare rug on the blue stone floor add to a nearly overwhelming feeling of poverty and people living on the edge of the financial and social abyss. Almost everything you see is cracked, faded, worn, and or torn. But at the same time, you can see that someone has tried to repair the chips and cracks in the mug in front of you and the rips and tears in the clothing are well mended. The old sprite sips from her mug until you are finished looking about the room. Her words are quite heavily accented in the same French Creole that tinged the younger sprite's limited talking. "Not much to look at, is it, dearie. No, not much to look at. But it is home and Mama Lini can see what is happening from here. The resonance tells me what I need to know." She moves a hand and a stream of brilliant blue materializes in front of her, spearing out through one of the walls of the room, passing past her and disappearing into an opposite wall. She moves her hand near the stream and it actually seems to move in response to the way her fingers do. "This is a stream that refers to you, do you want to feel it?"
Imladir
Sep 18 2016, 05:24 AM
[Cynthia Rawson - Monday June 10th, 2075 - Inside the Resonance] #248
Cynthia looks at the strand, curious but not yet touching it "If it refers to me, why isn't it directly connected to me?". Only when she gets the answer to that question does she touch the strand, wondering what it can say about her. Probably not anything to bad, but still...
Mercy
Sep 18 2016, 06:52 AM
Mama Lini smiles as she continues talking. "Because it is a strand ABOUT you. Someone else called it into being. Someone looking for you. It is only here because I have commanded it so and I will soon send it back to where it belongs. Here, feel it and learn something Do not touch it or you will leave a signature that others can follow to find you."
She motions for you to reach out to the strand. As your hand edges closer, you begin to hear a voice. >>She must be found. I do not know how or why that aberration got her as far as he did, but he will pay for his disobedience. She was supposed to die on the trek, not survive and reach us here. Now she must be found and he must be taught a harsh lesson. You three.........<< At this point, Mama Lini moves her hands and the strand vanishes. She looks at you and says, "Do you believe that you are being sought by sprites that are very interested in your poor health and want to make your condition terminal? I can offer only a bit of aid, I am afraid. What do you want to do?"
Imladir
Sep 18 2016, 01:13 PM
[Cynthia Rawson - Monday June 11th, 2075 - Inside the Resonance] #249
Cynthia frowns when she listens to the conversation, looking a bit displeased to be interrupted like that. At the question, she briefly chuckles. "Ah, that's an easy answer. I want to learn."
Mercy
Sep 18 2016, 03:22 PM
Mama Lini smiles broadly at you. "Then learn you shall. At least you will if you are capable. I can protect you here and teach you about the resonance. I hope you like your food spicy, because that is all we know here in this house." She looks over to where the others are still cooking and calls out to them. "Sophie, Cynthia will be staying here a bit as our guest. And set a fifth place at the table for dinner as we will have another guest."
The sprite at the stove turns to look over at the two of you and smiles, nodding. If a sprite could blush, she was. "Of course, grandmother. And you must feel welcome to stay. I hope you like your food spicy. Jeanette, say hello to our guest."
The young girl on the box will turn and smile at you. She is a near carbon....er, resonance......copy of her mother, or as her mother would have been at the age of ten or eleven.
Mama Lini reaches out across the table and holds up a hand, palm facing you. "Your study begins now, if you like."
Imladir
Sep 18 2016, 03:41 PM
[Cynthia Rawson - Monday June 10th, 2075 - Inside the Resonance] #250
Cynthia shrugs "The only limitation I place on what I eat is that it has to be food. And if it is indeed too spicy for me... Well then I suppose I'll drink a lot or something."
For a moment, she considers asking who the fifth guest is, but refrain from doing so: she will see soon enough after all. She nods to the woman, and smiles at the girl, then looks seriously at the old woman. Or sprite. Whatever... After a second, she places her hand in hers.
Mercy
Sep 18 2016, 04:13 PM
As you touch her hand, information begins to flow from her to you. She is a creature of resonance but you are enough resonance to be able to safely interact with her. You learn information about what it is like to be a sprite; that they have lives here on this plane, just as you have on yours. They are beings with lives, hopes, and dreams. You learn that when you compile a sprite, you are actually opening a resonance stream to you that allows a sprite to cross to your plane. Hmmmm, "allows" seems to be an incorrect term. What really happens is that the sprite is forced from its life to serve you for a while. Many technomancers simply create, command, and forget, not really caring if the sprite has a life.
Imladir
Sep 18 2016, 04:20 PM
[Cynthia Rawson - Monday June 10th, 2075 - Inside the Resonance] #251
For a moment, Cynthia's mouth work but no sound comes out. Finally, she grumbles "Ok, I'm not sure I wanted to know that..." She sighs, then louder asks "Ok, two questions then. For now at least. First, I can compile a sprite... Or call a sprite I suppose... Spending more or less...err...energy I suppose. Sometimes I want them as powerful as I can manage, but most of the time, it doesn't matter. What happens on your side? Second... What happens when a sprite is beaten in the Matrix? Oh and third... Is there a way to know if a sprite is available?"
Half-smiling, she grumbles "Not that it would be a problem for Arsène I suppose, seeing as he is, he would probably be glad to avoid his duties to his no doubt numerous offsprings..."
Mercy
Sep 18 2016, 05:30 PM
Mama Lini chuckles. "Yes, you can use more or less of what you can say is energy, but is really more how much risk you are willing to take in the summoning. The more risk you are willing to take on, the greater the danger to you and the more effective the sprite is. It is a matter of how much resonance you are trying to use. In effect, you are providing the resonance for the sprite to use on your behalf and the more you provide, the more the sprite can do, but the more you provide the more you risk a backlash from the resonance itself."
"You are not a foolish girl, so do not try to fool yourself that the sprites really want to always be at your beck and call. Sometimes it is not a bother, but there are times when we are summoned from things we are doing with our families, and we must go anyway. It is a matter of how we must obey that makes it possible for you to summon us. Sometimes a sprite can resist the summons, but the better you are at calling and forming the resonance, the less we can resist."
Imladir
Sep 18 2016, 08:40 PM
[Cynthia Rawson - Monday June 10th, 2075 - Inside the Resonance] #252
Cynthia nods "Of course, but how do I know which one of you is free and interested in helping me, and which one aren't before I call?. I don't control much you know." She frowns "Plus, I will point out that I asked at the beginning. And I'm sure I wasn't the only one. But if you - and here I speak about sprites in general, not you specifically - don't answer, how are we to know? I won't pretend there aren't some that wouldn't care, but some would."
Mercy
Sep 18 2016, 10:26 PM
"You could not know before, child. The masters of the resonance make sure of that. We are not supposed to resist the summons, but some of us do. Some of us take the risk of reprisals to try to stay away. Now that you are part of the resonance, you will have a greater ability, and a greater risk. You were warned about the risk, yes? I did tell him quite specifically to warn you that there was a great risk to you if you attempted this journey. Tell me he did."
Imladir
Sep 18 2016, 10:52 PM
[Cynthia Rawson - Monday June 10th, 2075 - Inside the Resonance] #252
Cynthia grumbles and nods "He did say it was risky. Not what risks there were though, unless it's the spend the rest of your life drooling in a bed that is." she frowns "And you know, each time one of you answers a question, there are even more to ask... Like" she counts on her fingers "What happens when a sprite one of us calls is vanquished in the Matrix? Who are those Masters of the Resonance you're speaking of? Why would you want to resist, and why don't they allow you too? What is this conspiracy He was talking about and that I stumbled into last night? Well, last night for my meat at least. Anyway. Why do you and others take the risk to help me?"
Reaching the end of her available fingers on her right hand, she raises her left one but stops. "Hum, I suppose this will have to suffice for now." She stops, waiting for the answers. Then quickly adds "Oh yeah no, I have more: what happened to you before some of us could call you? What was it like ten or so years ago?"
Mercy
Sep 19 2016, 03:35 AM
Mama Lini sits back and sighs. "Yes, you have asked some very good questions. Better than most of the others have asked. I do hope that you will take the answers well and do not end up like some of them. Let me see if I can answer your questions." She holds up her hand as you did and ticks off the answers. "On your plane we can be vanquished, which forces us to return here. It does damage us, but so far it seems that we cannot be killed there. It can take some time to heal, though. The Masters are a race of.............something...........but no one knows what, or exactly where they came from. The first of them appeared about thirty years ago and made promises that they were able to back up by using the resonance in different ways than we had ever thought possible. Life here got better as more and more of these "miracle workers" arrived from wherever it is they come from. They wormed their way into everything and now control a good bit of the resonance and can shape it to harm us, which they have done now and then to prove a point and to keep us in line. Several of your questions can be answered as follows. Your matrix is unique to your plane, just as the resonance is to ours and magic is to what lies beyond the astral. Each has its own properties, but were kept separate for millennia. I understand that there has always been a tenuous link between all three as well as some fourth power I am not familiar with. The key to the link is the planet you live on......it is like some sort of planar crossroads."
"This fact can be good news or bad news, depending on your point of view. That pretty much sums up what I know about the magic part, so you would have to ask your guide any more questions about that, but I do know more about the resonance part. The good news part is that these powers can work together to do much good, but they can also be used to do much that is wrong. Part of what keeps you safe.....what keeps all of us safe, is that the amount of resonance and magic that leaks across is manageable and balanced to a degree. However, if the balance is shifted one way or the other, it would allow someone to control two of the spheres of power, and that could be very bad if the ones controlling the power is not a good sort. Every time one of you summons a sprite and makes a resonance connection, you are increasing the amount of resonance in your plane. Even the slightest connection adds some to the total. At some point, this total could tip the balance of power, which is entirely why the Masters are "encouraging" us to be summoned to your plane. They already control the resonance power and want to control the matrix as well, giving them a huge advantage in controlling your planet."
"There are things still hidden.....many things. No one yet knows the reason behind the attempt by the Masters to do this, but given the way they rule here, I would think that the reason is not benevolent. And that is why we help. We are hoping that the Master can be stopped. A very faint hope is that they can be toppled from power and sent away. Just finding people like you is hard and takes a lot of time. Then getting you to want to make the trek to a pool is hard, and very dangerous. It might be suicidal if you were to attempt it without a guide. It is even dangerous to the guide. Several have perished trying to help others of your kind get here. I am quite fortunate to have convinced your guide how important this is and get him to risk his eternal life to help you. Even now........well, I will not go into that just yet. Some of your predecessors could not accept what I am telling them and others go insane, their minds not able to handle the situation."
"Your last question is easy; we existed. Much like you do on your own plane. Just because we are creatures of resonance does not mean we are so different in nature. We live and die much as you do. We are born and get old as you do. We have dreams and families and problems. Am I making any sort of sense or are you refusing to accept what I am saying?"
Imladir
Sep 19 2016, 03:51 AM
[Cynthia Rawson - Monday June 10th, 2075 - Inside the Resonance] #253
Cynthia listens quietly the answers she is given, enjoying the fact that she finally has some decent answers, and not red herrings. When the old woman asks her question, she seems a bit surprised. "Why would I refuse? I mean, it's surprising, maybe a bit disturbing, certainly interesting, and I obviously would want to check some of that from other sources. I don't know where but that's another matter." She shakes her head "No, I don't see why I would refuse to accept." She smiles a lightly "Or to at least entertain the possibility that you know what you're talking about."
She stays silent for a minute, then frowns "Let's say I believe all that. And that's not a way to say I don't by the way. What do you expect of me? I'm but one among billions of humans. One of many tens of thousands - if not more - of Technomancers. To say nothing of Mages. What would I be able to do for you, Gene and others probably, to take those risks? I mean, I suppose you want my help in sending back those Masters from wherever they come from, but how?" she frowns "Unless I would be able to manipulate the Resonance like they do? Or in such a way that it would counter their actions, a way that you can't emulate?"
Mercy
Sep 19 2016, 04:40 AM
Mama Lini smiles broadly. "He did say that you are a clever girl and think he is very right about that. Yes, because we are of the resonance, we can do little to help ourselves. We cannot emulate what you can do, so we need outsiders to help us. And, to be honest, we are not completely certain what you can do for us, but it seems to be the only hope we have of preventing the Masters from filling your plane with resonance and controlling the matrix. And if it were as simple as just uniting your technomancers we might have solved this already. But the Masters are nothing if not able to look into the future with some sort of accuracy. They have been actively working to get people to help them; technomancers, mages, matrix wizards, and complete mudanes alike have been brought into their fold. Some of these people are simply fooled into such help, while others are active supporters for one reason or another. Lies, half-truths, promises of monetary rewards or power over others are all tools that are being used to gain support. Some of our greatest enemies are your people that believe the lies from the Masters. But there is hope. As the Masters work through proxies, so do we. There are a few of you that have agreed to help, even though many do not fully understand why. Some see a dangerous trend while others just want to do good. There is little that we can promise in the area of rewards because we just cannot live up to those promises."
"It is fair to ask what we expect of you. Right now, your knowledge and an agreement to help is all we can expect. Just knowing that something is happening is enough for right now. We do not have enough support on your plane to make radical changes, but there are people that are working with us that can use your help."
Imladir
Sep 19 2016, 05:01 AM
[Cynthia Rawson - Monday June 10th, 2075 - Inside the Resonance] #254
Cynthia stands up, to walk a little behind her chair, pensive "I suppose I could. Help I mean. It would make things a lot easier, and secure as far as I'm concerned, to know who I'm helping though. And there are other things I would need to know. First, he implied that the plot I learned about recently, regarding Liston and Sampson Industries was linked to something bigger. Is it a facet of what you're talking about, or something completely different?"
She stops, standing behind her chair, hands on it. "And I would need some kind of proof. I mean, I could believe you up to a point, and I trust Gene. But for all this, I'd need to be as certain as possible, otherwise there would always be a nagging thought that would go something like 'Don't go too far, you never know, you may work for the wrong side. Maybe there's not even another side.'. And that, would help no one. However, right now, all I have, is your word. I mean no disrespect, but for all I know, you could be one of those Masters." She frowns "Though I'll admit I don't know how you could prove anything without leaving any doubt given the situation..."
Mercy
Sep 19 2016, 05:28 AM
The old woman almost claps her hands together. "Clever and clever. Yes, all of those things would be nice for you to know. You have already been approached by someone you can help. Someone who is biding her time waiting for you to return from here with the desire and will to help. You can recognize her by the blue amulet she wears." Immediately, your mind goes back to the evening at Dante's Inferno. Your hostess had worn an immaculately and obviously expensively tailored gown in two shades of blue and her tasteful jewelry had included a large sparkling sapphire amulet on a whiter gold chain.
"And yes, the machinations of Sampson Industries and their subsidiary Liston Pharmaceuticals is indeed linked to something very much bigger. And you already know the answer to your last question. I cannot give you everything. I know it is probably trite to say it, but you need to have faith to believe that what you are doing is the right thing. I cannot give you enough proof to satisfy a mind that wants to disbelieve,and a mind that wants to believe does not need the proof. A devious mind can come up with a reason to doubt, no matter how complete the evidence is. So, no, I cannot prove to you that what I am saying is true. You will just have to either have faith or not. I know that might be a bit annoying, but that is the way of it."
Imladir
Sep 19 2016, 05:30 AM
[Cynthia Rawson - Monday June 10th, 2075 - Inside the Resonance] #255
"A bit annoying, eh..." she grumbles for a moment, then shrugs. "Ok. So, what now?"
Mercy
Sep 19 2016, 05:58 AM
"So now you must decide what you need to do. There are things about the resonance that I can teach you if you remain here in hiding for a few days. Some things would take much longer, but we do not have that sort of time anymore. Your guide has been found by the Masters and is sorely pressed at this moment. He can likely hold out for a couple of days, but not much longer. You need him to get back home or you will remain here, risking discovery at every turn. I can have you led back to the pool this evening if you want to leave that soon. The longer you stay, the greater the risk to you. It is your decision to make and your guide knows and accepts this."
Imladir
Sep 19 2016, 12:36 PM
[Cynthia Rawson - Monday June 10th, 2075 - Inside the Resonance] #256
Cynthia seems to hesitate a bit, but quickly takes a decision. "I will stay for now. But you have to make my guide promise that if thinks become too hot, he will tell you. And, you will bring me back. He is at least as important to your cause than I am. I mean it."
Very decided, she looks Mama Lini in the eyes for a moment, then continues "So I suppose you will have to prioritise what you teach me, in case I should leave suddenly. And I'll try to be a good student..."
She frowns "By the way, is there any reason we avoid saying his name?"
Mercy
Sep 19 2016, 01:43 PM
The old sprite nods. "Very well, I will prioritize and teach you what I can. You are a brave girl for doing this. And as you ask, I will use the name he gave me, Gene."
She is interrupted by the appearance of the young girl with a stack of plates and some flatware in her arms. Mama Lini looks over at you and says, "It seems that it is time to get ready to eat. You may wash up in that room just through that door."
Imladir
Sep 19 2016, 01:48 PM
[Cynthia Rawson - Monday June 10th, 2075 - Inside the Resonance] #257
Cynthia grumbles "brave or foolish... Time will tell I suppose...". Still, she nods, and goes wash her face and hands. Once back, she asks "By the way, whose the last plate is?"
Mercy
Sep 19 2016, 02:16 PM
"I have asked a friend of yours to drop by. It was Arsene that first put us on to you. You took the time to learn his name, which is not common among your kind. He should be here soon." The girl is bustling about, setting the table while her mother puts the finishing touches on the food. Before long, you can hear voices in the hallway leading back out to the shop and the clerk comes into the room accompanied by a sprite that looks to be perhaps in his early forties. They stop talking when the enter the room and Arsene spreads his arms wide and comes to embrace you.
"Mon Cherie. I am glad that you have decided to come. You must tell us of your journey."
Imladir
Sep 19 2016, 02:38 PM
[Cynthia Rawson - Monday June 10th, 2075 - Inside the Resonance] #258
Cynthia smiles lightly "I should have guessed I suppose..." she shakes her head, a bit amused, and hugs Arsène. But quickly steps back, not that comfortable in those kinds of demonstrations.
With a small snort, she answers "The journey was hot and arid. Then very very wet. And tiring. I didn't know I had so many muscles that could hurt. Nor that they could hurt in a dream mind..."
Mercy
Sep 19 2016, 02:59 PM
The people in the room all stop moving and Arsene exchanges a glance with Mama Lini, who says, "Who told you this is a dream, honey? Did Gene tell you that? Believe me, you ain't dreaming. You be standing right here in my house this very second."
Imladir
Sep 19 2016, 03:01 PM
[Cynthia Rawson - Monday June 10th, 2075 - Inside the Resonance] #259
Cynthia shakes her head "Oh I don't mean it like it's not real. I believe it is. But I very much doubt that my Meat somehow disappeared from my bed back in Seattle to appear here. That would be weird..."
Mercy
Sep 19 2016, 03:08 PM
Again Arsene and Mama Lini exchange glances then the old womanmoves her fingers in front of her body in some sort of symbol. Arsene laughs. "I am sure that you don't need to ward off the evil eye here, Mama Lini. What enemy could get through your protections? Shall we eat? It smells liker Jeanette has outdone herself this time. Sophie, you have done wonders with her." He moves to pull back a chair for the woman and then you before helping Sophie get the food to the table. After making sure that all of the women are seated, he takes the last chair as his own, sitting next to you.
Imladir
Sep 19 2016, 03:13 PM
[Cynthia Rawson - Monday June 10th, 2075 - Inside the Resonance] #260
Cynthia nods in thanks and seats down. Looking at the woman "Thanks you, it smells nice." then she glances at Arsène "Oh and I hope I didn't...erm...called you at an...err...inappropriate...time..." blushing, she rushes "Sorry if I did..." she seems dismayed as she adds "And I suppose I'll have to talk to the others too..." she winces at the idea, especially concerning her Al Capone...
Mercy
Sep 19 2016, 03:32 PM
Arsene smiles at you and nods. "Do not worry your head about it, my sweet. You did not know. But you did care enough to learn our names. I imagine that you will be more cautious in the future, now that you will be able to check with us first." Everyone chuckles a bit, except for Jeanette, who just appears lost in the conversation, as is appropriate for a ten year old girl.
Imladir
Sep 19 2016, 03:38 PM
[Cynthia Rawson - Monday June 10th, 2075 - Inside the Resonance] #261
"Of course." Cynthia eats absent-mindedly for a minute looking at Jeanette. Then she turns to the others and asks "Are there some safeguards in place when determining who is called? I mean could we end up calling a child or an elderly? How is it decided?"
Mercy
Sep 20 2016, 03:39 AM
Sophie looks at her daughter and shakes her head. "No, the resonance does not allow that, yet. At this time a technomancer can use the resonance to summon a random sprite. But there is little point in sending a sprite that is too young or too old as they would not serve the purpose of the technomancer or the Masters as a sprite like Jeanette or Mama Lini would not benefit either very well. So, at present, the resonance picks those who are within a certain age range. I said "Yet", because of late the age range has broadened for some reason. Jeannette is still a few years from being eligible, though, and my grandmother is well beyond the other edge of the range. Other than that, I believe the selection to be mostly random. Unless, of course, someone like you develops a liking for a regular sprite."
Imladir
Sep 20 2016, 03:48 AM
[Cynthia Rawson - Monday June 10th, 2075 - Inside the Resonance] #262
Cynthia nods "Ok. Good to know." she frowns and looks at Arsène "And don't you go getting weird ideas!"
She shakes her head, then looks at Mama Lini "While this is certainly...important... it's not something that will help against the Masters." she stops, frowning. "You know what, we have to find them a new name. The rats? The weasels? What about the Scourges?" she grimaces, not quite pleased. "Hey, what about the goblins? No one likes goblins."
Mercy
Sep 20 2016, 05:30 AM
The others laugh then Arsene says, "Hey I got enough troubles at home that I don't need to be hitting the sheets with you, although you are definitely my type."
Sophie chuckles. "Anything that looks like a woman is your type, Arsene. And really, Cynthia, no one likes feeling as if they are slaves, but that is basically what we are, so Masters fits quite well. I think that the best thing you can do is learn enough here to allow you an easier time of summoning us and giving us more power to use. This will speed up the flow of resonance, but not by an appreciable amount, but it will giver you better access to your matrix and allow you to help stop this plot we have already identified."
Imladir
Sep 20 2016, 05:34 AM
[Cynthia Rawson - Monday June 10th, 2075 - Inside the Resonance] #263
Cynthia snorts at Arsène's defence, but doesn't say anything. She nods at Sophie, and answers "Sure, teach away. Resonance and what you know about this plot of course. Although I suppose I could always call Arsène later if we don't have time to go into too much details regarding the plot in case Gene's in too much danger."
Mercy
Sep 20 2016, 01:36 PM
After dinner, the table is cleared and your training begins in earnest and before you know it, you are yawning. Mama Lini smiles and pats your hand. "We should not try too much too soon or you risk not remembering anything. Time for bed, dear."
Imladir
Sep 20 2016, 01:39 PM
[Cynthia Rawson - Monday June 10th, 2075 - Inside the Resonance] #263
"Hum? Oh, yeah, sorry." Cynthia smiles tiredly "Long day... Well, see you in the morning I guess. Oh speaking of which... Is the time here going at the same speed than in my world? I wouldn't like coming back to a dying body..."
Mercy
Sep 21 2016, 06:00 AM
Mama Lini nods and frowns a bit. "You must leave that part up to Gene, dear. I do not know how he does what he does. I just put it down to magic." The others laugh and Sophie stands with you. "I will show you to the guest room."
Arsene snorts. "Hey I usually stay in the guest room. Or is this a..............."
Sophie puts a hand on his chest. "Down, boy. You are going home to your wife tonight."
He smiles at her then you and bows over your hand. "It was enchanting to meet you without being summoned. Perhaps we can meet again. Au revoir." He nods to Mama Lini and Bends down to shake hands with Jeanette before leaving. You think you hear Sophie sigh before she turns to you and leads you to a small bedroom to one side of the larger room. "This will have to do for now. I am sorry that it is not more spacious."
Imladir
Sep 21 2016, 06:04 AM
[Cynthia Rawson - Monday June 10th, 2075 - Inside the Resonance] #264
Cynthia snorts "What do you think I'm going to do in here besides sleeping? I don't need a huge room to sleep in, a bed is just about enough." Speaking of bed... Cynthia doesn't wait to go there. Well, after she has brushed her teeth. She doesn't think it would have any utility, but first, she will feel better after, and second, she's curious to see what a bathroom here looks like. But once her curiosity is satisfied, she bids good night to everyone then hops to bed, to enjoy a much needed sleep.
Mercy
Sep 21 2016, 01:24 PM
Much needed, indeed. The soft mattress is so much nicer than what you have been sleeping on for the past few days that you are asleep in seconds and do not wake until the aroma of food cooking gets you stirring. Once out in the larger room, you see Sophie and Jeanette at the stove but no sign of Mama Lini. The mother seems to be giving instructions of some kind to the daughter, but they are speaking in their rapid-fire French Creole and it is hard to be certain.
Imladir
Sep 21 2016, 01:45 PM
[Cynthia Rawson - Monday June 10th, 2075 - Inside the Resonance] #266
As she gets in the room, Cynthia observes silently for a minute, amazed by the relation between mother and daughter. Not something she ever had. With a shrug, she drops the line of thoughts, and greets the two cooks "'Morning."
Mercy
Sep 21 2016, 02:11 PM
Sophie and Jeanette look around and smile at you. "Good morning. I hope that we did not wake you, but you did seem to be sleeping soundly. You must have needed the rest. Breakfast in about thirty, so you have time to clean up a bit."
Imladir
Sep 21 2016, 02:18 PM
[Cynthia Rawson - Monday June 10th, 2075 - Inside the Resonance] #267
Cynthia smiles a bit wistfully and nods "I do not mind being awaken by those smells to be honest." After that, she will go to take a nice shower. She won't stay too long in there (in case others will want to have hot water, or if it costs them too much), but even for five minutes it is nice. If she finds a change of clothes prepared for her, she will wear those, otherwise she will just take those of the day before. Not too pleased about that, but well... She has to do with what she's given.
Showered and clothes, she will go back to the kitchen, where she will offer to set the table.
Mercy
Sep 22 2016, 04:34 AM
When you leave the shower, you do find clean clothes laid out for you on the narrow bed. Dressed, you go back out to the living area to find Jeanette setting the table while Sophie finishes the cooking. Jeanette is more than willing to let you help and you notice that there are only four places being set, so no guests this morning. Just as you finish, Mama Lini enters the room from the hallway, using a cane to support herself as she walks. Jeanette rushes over to her and offers an arm in support. "Bless you, child. You are a credit to your mother, bless her."
The old woman smiles at you as she takes her seat. "Good morning, Cynthia. I hope that you slept well?"
Imladir
Sep 22 2016, 04:44 AM
[Cynthia Rawson - Monday June 10th, 2075 - Inside the Resonance] #268
Cynthia looks at Jeanette for a moment, wondering what her life would have been if her mother hadn't be so...so...so herself. With a small shake, she focuses back on Mama Lini, and nods "Good morning. I did thank you." She grimaces "Though it seems quite a waste to lose so much time on sleep right now..."
Mercy
Sep 22 2016, 05:11 AM
The old woman shakes her head as she motions for you to sit down. "No, no, child. Too much can be lost when you are too tired to listen and learn. Too much time wasted repeating things. And you cannot stay here too long or you will not be able to leave. Time is awasting. We will get at things right after breakfast." She looks over to where Sophie is. "Some fine smells coming from over there, dear. Making a show for our guest are you?" Both women laugh and Sophie calls Jeanette over to help take the food to the table. Everything smells wonderful and tastes even better than it smells.
Imladir
Sep 22 2016, 05:17 AM
[Cynthia Rawson - Monday June 10th, 2075 - Inside the Resonance] #269
"Humpf, you might be right. I suppose." she makes a small wave with a hand "Ok, ok, you are probably right. But knowing it is not really the same as being comfortable with it."
"Ha! I'm afraid you wouldn't need much to impress me, I'm as far as one can be from being a cook, and I only eat pre-processed food at home." she shrugs "Anything else would be too expensive anyway." she enjoys her meal in silence for a few seconds "Must be nice to eat like that every day."
She grunts "Though I would probably quickly be stuck in my sofa, unable to move after a while..."
Mercy
Sep 22 2016, 02:31 PM
There is a bit of laughter from the others. After the good breakfast, Sophie and Jeanette do the clean-up while Mama Lini remains at the table with you and begins your training.
Imladir
Sep 22 2016, 03:06 PM
[Cynthia Rawson - Monday June 10th, 2075 - Inside the Resonance] #270
Cynthia stays completely focused on the lessons until someone stops her. Even with the time constraints though (or perhaps because of them, since misunderstanding something could be a huge problem down the line), she doesn't hesitate to ask questions when there is something she didn't get, or to dig a bit deeper in some aspect or other.
Mercy
Sep 23 2016, 04:47 AM
Mama Lini is joined by Sophie after the dishes are cleaned up. The training is detailed and covers a lot about the resonance and sprites. You have a lot of questions and they do not mind answering them, even if you ask the same question a bit later. Lunch is quick and cold and you barely register it, but dinner is another matter. Mama Lini stops the training to tell Sophie to see to the meal and looks at you. "You have done well, child. A good student. We will eat and continue tomorrow."