[ he'd snap something back, that it's counterproductive to backstab an ally, but evidently they both know when that might be warranted. there's a little glare at that, his tone clearly unhappy and conveying disagreement.
(wouldn't be the first time someone's voiced that speculation to his face, though.) ]
[ there's a beat, his eyebrows raising - ]
[..] What's this about the agriculture, though? Beyond Cwyld infection, I wasn't sure there was anything amiss.
[She winked, and took a sip of wine. At least she was being upfront with him rather then pretending everything was all roses now. He might be grumpy now, but at least he was still able to think.]
They don't have much in the way of protection, nor do they have much in the way of ensuring that their lands will continue to produce.
I also just like the idea of having alchemical plants on hand for useful potions and such. Make the rare things less rare and more viable. So-roof top gardens, or better, community gardens, would be a good way to ensure we have supplies on hand.
[ viren's frown deepens at that, but he remains silent in lieu of listening to her explanation. his fingers tap against the side of his glass -- indeed, able to properly think now, the gesture lacking any irritation and instead contemplative. ]
[ he makes a noise of understanding. then, with a little tilt of his head, ]
You've come to specialize in alchemy, then?
[ more of a probing question than an assumption; when they had met in dorchacht, he doesn't think she had yet decided on an area of magic to narrow her focus in. ]
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Ah. Such faith...
[ he'd snap something back, that it's counterproductive to backstab an ally, but evidently they both know when that might be warranted. there's a little glare at that, his tone clearly unhappy and conveying disagreement.
(wouldn't be the first time someone's voiced that speculation to his face, though.) ]
[ there's a beat, his eyebrows raising - ]
[..] What's this about the agriculture, though? Beyond Cwyld infection, I wasn't sure there was anything amiss.
no subject
[She winked, and took a sip of wine. At least she was being upfront with him rather then pretending everything was all roses now. He might be grumpy now, but at least he was still able to think.]
They don't have much in the way of protection, nor do they have much in the way of ensuring that their lands will continue to produce.
I also just like the idea of having alchemical plants on hand for useful potions and such. Make the rare things less rare and more viable. So-roof top gardens, or better, community gardens, would be a good way to ensure we have supplies on hand.
no subject
[ he makes a noise of understanding. then, with a little tilt of his head, ]
You've come to specialize in alchemy, then?
[ more of a probing question than an assumption; when they had met in dorchacht, he doesn't think she had yet decided on an area of magic to narrow her focus in. ]