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[grunehexe]

[Here we have one exhausted little witch, sitting in an absolute mess of a workshop that is halfway through being sorted for their days-away world shift. Despite their "victory", she looks quite serious.]

Though I know many of you may be reveling or preparing for our departures, allow me a moment of your time for a few points.

Firstly, for those who are yet focusing their efforts on repairing this city and the relationships of its people, I have been conducting research in tandem with Doctor Wells that proves beyond doubt the inbreeding of this worlds' peoples goes beyond those who are first generation born of mixed parentage.

The evidence is in the blood- [A few drops on thin glass slides, which she helpfully shows in her small palm] even those who purport to be wholly human or goblin. If you can assist in disseminating this information to those in position to potentially use it after we are gone for the purpose of peace, it would be appreciated.

[She pauses, brow furrowing slightly.]

- I believe he may have been transferred, but also, if you encounter Sebastian Michaelis, do notify me.

[But she rushes through that one, into the last thing she has to say, gesturing to a large collection of vials, herbs, and salves on her desk.]

I can only carry so much, and there is no guarantee that the next place we travel to will be one that is home to the plants and herbs I am familiar with as this place is, so if you are in need of any medical aid or herbal remedies, do ask for them presently while I still have time to harvest and prepare things.

Consider this a gift from the Green Witch.

Comments

[grunehexe]

I see...

[Recovery time was important for healing, almost more so than actual immediate treatment...]

If there is any way I could assist- a spell, or potion...

[She's never treated animals much before, but!]

[dishearten]

I think he should be well with just a little more time to heal. If it gets any worse, though, I'll take you up on it.

( he'd rather not risk magic unless he has to. )

[grunehexe]

Of course- I wish him a smooth recovery.

[Meanwhile, she'll research dogs.]

[dishearten]

I do appreciate the offer, though.

( and he means that. looking out for the wolf is about a +50 in his book. )

He's survived worse than this. I just hope we get a bit of a break. I think we could all use one.

[grunehexe]

... that is true. After what we have all seen and done.

[She herself doesn't look too happy, thinking back on those days]

I doubt that is "normal" for many.

[dishearten]

Can't say that it's normal for me.

( though maybe it depends on how he looks at it. )

[grunehexe]

What is- for you, I mean?

[dishearten]

I was from a small town. It was quiet, most of the time.

( is that totally honest? maybe not. but that was normal for thirty years while he was cursed, and it's an easier answer than his reality before it. )

[grunehexe]

In the woods?

[He has a wolf, after all]

[dishearten]

There was a wood nearby, yes. It was closer to the ocean though, really.

( he'd met the wolf in the Enchanted Forest. but that is a long story. )

[grunehexe]

[Wait, stop the presses.]

Have you seen the ocean?

[dishearten]

Yes. I lived near it, back in Storybrooke.

( the only good thing about his crappy efficiency flat. )

[grunehexe]

Is it truly as big as the books say? As far as the eye can see and further?

[dishearten]

It depends on how big you've been told they are. But yes, you can't stand on one shore and see the end of it, not usually.

You've never seen the ocean before?

[grunehexe]

The most vast of all things in the world! I heard that one can spend weeks upon a boat and never see the land-

[But...]

No. I had never left the witch forest before now.

[dishearten]

Transportation by boat has gotten a little more advanced in my day, but that's not untrue. The ocean is much more vast than any land.

Perhaps you'll see it one day in our exploration.