who stole your heart and the key?

[steelmyself]

In the dark, you taste something sweet and tart on your tongue, almost like apple but not quite: pomegranate juice, out of nowhere. A hint of something metallic accompanies it.

You fall down.

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Re: THE FIELD

[unaffective]

[Well.

She doesn't know a lot about cooking, but she does know a lot about eating. She can't help peering in, but she also - ]

Miss, this dish doesn't appear very appetizing.

Re: THE FIELD

[steelmyself]

"Are you kidding?" The woman frowns a little. "I'm sure I used the right number of eggs!"

Re: THE FIELD

[unaffective]

I don't know how to cook, but I'm certain it'd taste poorly. You should try it for yourself.

Re: THE FIELD

[steelmyself]

She stabs a piece of withered egg and vegetable with a sword and tries it...

"Oh." She winces. "I guess I'm not up to his level in the kitchen."

Re: THE FIELD

[unaffective]

I'm certain that it'll be possible for you! Please learn as best as you're able, Miss.

Re: THE FIELD

[steelmyself]

"All right! I'll keep trying. It can't hurt to learn, right?" She beams. "So are you going to keep on going through here?" She gestures at the other side of the valley, where the walls narrow in again.

Re: THE FIELD

[unaffective]

Yes.

Re: THE FIELD

[steelmyself]

"Here." She holds out one of the swords, hilt first. "This should help light your way."

It does seem to be glowing faintly.

Re: THE FIELD

[unaffective]

Oh! Thank you very much, Miss!

[There's some awkwardness to how she takes it, but it's still pretty clear she's at least held a sword before.]

I'm looking forward to eating your meals in the future.

Re: THE FIELD

[steelmyself]

"You bet!" She waves. "Good luck!"

Re: THE FIELD

[unaffective]

Thank you.

[It occurs to her, belatedly, that she doesn't really know what she's doing. Not that she has for a while, anyway - not for the past few years, so - that's fine, huh?

She gives another wave and heads off on her way.]

Re: THE FIELD

[steelmyself]

You make your way further down the slope. Soon, the rocky walls close in around you...