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Aramis (romantichero) wrote in valloic,
@ 2020-09-26 18:41:00

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At this point I'm going to have to invest half a fortune in crayons and paper, with how many drawings of dinosaurs my son is getting done. He's seen a few of the smaller ones now, that have been relatively harmless and running through the woods, and he's enthralled.

I've heard a few people talk about tea on the network, I'd be grateful for suggestions of a kind that soothes a throat? I'm afraid my vocal cords are shot and require a little downtime after the recovery efforts in Atlantis and the city. I've taken to carrying around a little erase board with me everywhere but if you run into me and it's been stolen by the toddler, you have my apologies in advance. Usually takes about three or four days of resting it when my throat's been put through the wringer.

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	cigam 2020-09-26 11:52 pm UTC (link)
	How do you feel about licorice? I know it's not a flavor everyone likes, but it's good for a sore throat. Or turmeric, it's an antiseptic of sorts, but not everyone likes the gingery flavors either. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	romantichero 2020-09-26 11:58 pm UTC (link)
	You know, it's not my favorite thing, but I'm willing to give anything a shot. The turmeric, though, I'll put that to good use. ... Is that in a tea or cooked with things? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cigam 2020-09-27 12:00 am UTC (link)
	Either, though you'd be able to find turmeric tea bags easily. Or ground it up and add to boiling water, let simmer, add honey for sweetness. And I know what you mean about dinosaurs and the kid - Leo's pretty fascinated now too, with them and the merfolk of Atlantis. He always wants to go back. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	romantichero 2020-09-27 12:07 am UTC (link)
	Perfect! I have to lay off mead for the time being, so maybe with honey I can trick myself into thinking I'm drinking honeyed mead instead of spices. Tris practically feels at home down there, so we were going as often as we could. There's still quite a bit of damage that needs repairing from the undersea dinosaur attack, but they're getting back on their fins. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cigam 2020-09-27 12:10 am UTC (link)
	There you go. Plus honey is good for a sore throat too, so you're just going all out on the self care. I'm glad to hear that. They seem very resilient as well, it's admirable. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	romantichero 2020-09-27 12:49 am UTC (link)
	I'll add in a face mask and a hot bubble bath to really pamper myself. I appreciate the advice! They're a strong community. I wasn't raised around one like this, so it's good to see. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	praiseandglory 2020-09-27 12:09 am UTC (link)
	I can talk for you if you get desperate. I think I can almost read your mind by now. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	romantichero 2020-09-27 12:11 am UTC (link)
	Now that you've put that into the world, I'd like to spend an afternoon doing just that. Please. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	praiseandglory 2020-09-27 12:17 am UTC (link)
	Your wish is my command. Just don't be upset if I get it wrong. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	romantichero 2020-09-27 12:49 am UTC (link)
	Never. I'll play right into it, don't you worry. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	praiseandglory 2020-09-27 01:06 am UTC (link)
	I'd hoped as much. One of the regulars at the Quills says we should try something with slippery elm in it, by the way. For your throat. I think it was a serious suggestion but I was getting interrogated about why your throat is suffering so I can't be entirely sure. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	romantichero 2020-09-27 01:22 am UTC (link)
	Oh really? Is it like the tree or something dirty? What was he interrogating about, exactly? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	praiseandglory 2020-09-27 01:42 am UTC (link)
	Like the tree and the tea, I imagine. But I wouldn't put the dirty past him either seeing as that's what the "interrogation" was about. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	romantichero 2020-09-27 01:45 am UTC (link)
	Ha! I suppose I'd say I'd gloat much more openly if that were the reason. Do you want me to come by and gloat a little? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	praiseandglory 2020-09-27 02:18 am UTC (link)
	AS much as I'd enjoy that conversation, you need your rest. It's been a busy week. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	romantichero 2020-09-27 02:34 am UTC (link)
	It has and I promise I'm pampering myself. I can only take so much before I just start using crude gestures to ask for things. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	praiseandglory 2020-09-27 03:28 am UTC (link)
	Don't tease. I'd take a crude gesture any day of the week and give you whatever you want. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	romantichero 2020-09-27 03:33 am UTC (link)
	I'm going to have to test that later. Could you bring home more honey? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	praiseandglory 2020-09-27 04:13 am UTC (link)
	Have you cleared us out already? Or did the kid decide tea needed muffins and muffins needed honey butter? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	romantichero 2020-09-27 04:17 am UTC (link)
	Muffins needed honey butter and papa's tea needed "more honey". And more. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	praiseandglory 2020-09-27 04:35 am UTC (link)
	He's not wrong, but he's probably made a terribly sticky mess somewhere. Can you find it while I'm at the store? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	romantichero 2020-09-27 04:07 pm UTC (link)
	Oh I found it, don't you worry. With my foot. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	praiseandglory 2020-09-27 05:17 pm UTC (link)
	Ha! What a little terror. Are you running a bath already? (Reply to this) (Parent)

	mentore 2020-09-27 12:14 am UTC (link)
	I am more versed in wine than tea. But I do know sign language. If you would like to learn sometime, so you can communicate with your family and others easily whenever this happens? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	romantichero 2020-09-27 12:54 am UTC (link)
	Sadly off the menu for a few days, I've learned in the past it only makes things worse. I would love to learn - would you be willing to teach a bear and a toddler at the same time? One of which is an excellent student - I'll let you guess. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mentore 2020-09-27 01:00 am UTC (link)
	I would be willing to try. I will admit, I have never taught a toddler a language. It may take a lot more regular use in your day to day lives for him to learn. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	romantichero 2020-09-27 01:25 am UTC (link)
	They learn them quicker than adults do, honestly. But that we can do, in another life he would've had to learn a dozen languages for diplomatic reasons. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mentore 2020-09-27 01:39 am UTC (link)
	Oh? What kind of diplomacy? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	romantichero 2020-09-27 01:42 am UTC (link)
	The royal sort. He would've been king someday if he hadn't been born a Siren. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mentore 2020-09-27 02:15 am UTC (link)
	Ah. ~~It's been a while since I read~~ That is not one I've heard before. Are you mistreated in your world? Sirens? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	romantichero 2020-09-27 02:21 am UTC (link)
	No more or less than other fae, but in this case it was simply because the current king was not one, yet one of his loyal Musketeers was. If you catch my drift. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mentore 2020-09-27 03:27 am UTC (link)
	Oh. Right. That would complicate things. Well, it is good for everyone to learn a variety of languages, royal business or not, sì? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	romantichero 2020-09-27 03:32 am UTC (link)
	I agree! I know a few myself, adding in one with your hands could be incredibly helpful. My voice has a tendency to do this after a strenuous week. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mentore 2020-09-27 03:59 am UTC (link)
	Like an overworked muscle, I suppose. What does your schedule look like when it's not plagued by dinosaurs? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	romantichero 2020-09-27 04:03 am UTC (link)
	For a good cause, at least. Busy but it always is - I work at the orphanage but I can make time. What do you do here in Vallo? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mentore 2020-09-27 04:32 am UTC (link)
	I've been picking up odd jobs in construction and building repair and I imagine there will be a lot of that for a bit, but I'm sure I can find some time for you. Does your son go to work with you or stay with a sitter? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	romantichero 2020-09-27 04:10 pm UTC (link)
	Oh, no doubt. If you've a mind for adventure and things get settled on land, Atlantis is having to rebuild some, as well. He usually goes with me, the kids there have taken him under their wing. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	mentore 2020-09-27 05:28 pm UTC (link)
	I do like adventure. And have a little experience with underwater welding. ~~It was more for infiltration though~~ I'll look into it, grazie. As for your lessons, if perhaps the bear can meet up at the orphanage, I could meet you there sometime. The other children could learn a little too maybe? (Reply to this) (Parent)