Rebel 11 [Action & Written]

[not_meatbuns]

[It's definitely way too hot for the tastes of someone used to living on a very high mountaintop. Litchi isn't really enjoying this heat wave much at all. So, once she's gotten her work out of the way for the day, she's headed off to the lake in an attempt to cool down. Not that she has any plans on swimming, just relaxing in the shade. Maybe finally finishing that book she's been reading. A nice afternoon to herself; although she's fairly certain there will be plenty of other people who had the same idea as her for beating the heat.

Once she's out at the lake and had a chance to at least slightly cool off, she takes out her journal to ask something she's been meaning to get around to for a while now.]

[Written]

I think it's about time I got around to learning some magic from the Spirits here. Nala, specifically, if I remember what the guide said correctly. With the way things have been lately, it's becoming more and more obvious that I would be a much better help to the village if I learned some healing magic.

I suppose my question would be: Can anyone with experience contacting Nala let me know what to expect and how to make contact? Or any Spirit, for that matter. I'm afraid this is all new to me still.

Thank you all in advance for your help.

Comments

[voice]

[one-green-eye.livejournal.com]

[a low hum, and the faint rustle of leaves]

Nala is the easiest to contact-- and learn from, I've found.

All you really have to do is express the intention to help people with her aid. She's the only one of them with really helpful impulses. Doesn't matter where you are, either.

[voice]

[not_meatbuns]

[...Leaves?]

That certainly sounds easier than I would have expected. I have to admit, it's a bit of a relief.

About how long does it take to get a good handle on the healing spells?

[voice]

[one-green-eye.livejournal.com]

[a smile] ...amazing such a useful skill can be so easily learned, ehh?


And I'd say about a week, if you're speaking with Nala everyday. Maybe shorter than that, if you're accustomed to working with injuries or illness.

[voice]

[not_meatbuns]

It is amazing. Such a short amount of time... I'll certainly have to see about contacting her soon.

Thank you very much for the information, Mister ...?

[Voice]

[knightofratatosk]

I just went out into the forest and tried to call to her with my mind, if that makes any sense.

[Voice]

[not_meatbuns]

I'm fairly sure I understand what you mean, yes.

Did she answer right away, or did it take some time?

[Voice]

[knightofratatosk]

It took me a couple of days, but that's probably because I might've been doing it wrong the first time. No one really explained how to contact the spirits to me before I tried it myself.

[Voice]

[not_meatbuns]

[Soft chuckle.] That's precisely why I thought I would ask. I'm not exactly experienced in such things either.

Anything I should know about ahead of time, or is it just a trick of making the right mental connection?

[Action]

[myruneatemydad.livejournal.com]

[Tir is actually out fishing, but since it's kind of a hot day, he actually waded out in the water and found a nice place on top of a rock out in the middle of the water where he can let his feet get wet while fishing. He's got a fishing line in hand, but his shoes are sitting beside him, next to his neatly folded up tunic that he's not wearing.]

[Action]

[not_meatbuns]

[She sees you over there, Tir. Not entirely sure if he's noticed her from where he is -- he seems fairly intent on his fishing -- but still, Litchi gives a wave of greeting.]

[Action]

[myruneatemydad.livejournal.com]

[He does notice something behind him, so when he turns his head to look, he spots Litchi. Ah, awkward memories. And here he is without a shirt again. He gives a slight wave back before finding a place to wedge his fishing pole into. He then turns around on his rock to face her. Should he say anything? She seems busy reading and he'd have to be somewhat loud for her to hear.]

[Action]

[yellowthirteen.livejournal.com]

[It being unseasonably warm, and Thirteen still needing to make sure his physical training was in order, he decided to forgo his normal morning jog. Instead, when it warmed up, he decided to go out to the lake for a swim. Probably a good half hour after Litchi arrives, she'll see him arrive on the scene dressed in a shirt and his swim trunks, carrying a duffel bag.

When he arrives, he takes a look around for a second. He doesn't notice Litchi sitting under the shade of a tree, so he takes off his shirt, and wades into the water, then starts swimming.]

[Action]

[not_meatbuns]

[Litchi honestly doesn't notice Thirteen either until she hears the splashing. Glancing up from her book, she waits until he's fairly close to shore before trying to call out.]

How's the water, Mr. Jordan?

[Action]

[yellowthirteen.livejournal.com]

[Huh? He stops swimming when he's called to. He quickly rubs the water out of his eyes to see Litchi. A welcome sight, definitely.]

Colder than I expected!

[Voice]

[derek-bliss.livejournal.com]

She likes good conversation. And she is very helpful. Reminds me of a few of the nuns I knew back in the day, really. She's pretty forgiving too, if you mess up or don't get it the first time.

[Voice]

[not_meatbuns]

That's good to hear. I'm experienced with magic, but... well, magic in my home is a little different from how it is here. Hopefully it won't be too difficult to get a grasp of.

[Voice]

[derek-bliss.livejournal.com]

Well, if a guy from a completely non-magical world like me can do it, I'm sure you can.

[broken-messiah.livejournal.com]

Nala is always around the clinic. It isn't hard to find her.

[not_meatbuns]

[Soft laugh.] I suppose that stands to reason, doesn't it?

I'll be sure to try to contact her soon. I feel as if I'm slowing things down as they are now.

[broken-messiah.livejournal.com]

If you need any help contacting her, I could help you, I've been working with her for a long while now.

[aero-dienamic.livejournal.com]

Nala... now, which one is that?

[not_meatbuns]

The healing spirit. I'm hoping I can learn enough to be more of a help around the clinic.

[aero-dienamic.livejournal.com]

Ahh, I can't help you with that dear. If you'd been asking about wind magic, I could teach you without the spirits...

[Written]

[histruename.livejournal.com]

[Have a letter, written in Hellboy's slanted, neat print, suddenly appearing on your journal.]

Dr. Faye-Ling,

I wanted to thank you again for your help the other day, and apologize for leaving without a proper note. The wound is fine, and it seems to be healing nicely, so don't worry about me, I heal very fast.

I'm in the desert now, looking at the barrier and seeing what there is to see. There's not much out here, just a lot of rocks and sand, though I have run into the occasional company.

If you need help contacting spirits, we've been having some interesting conversations. Nala seems friendly, and I'm sure you will be able to contact her easily. I'm not an expert on these spirits, but I do have some experience with elementals, as I have told you before.

Contact me over the journals if you have questions. I can try to answer them the best I can.

Take care,

-HB

[Written]

[not_meatbuns]

[Well, isn't that thoughtful? Most of her patients just break out of the clinic without clearance and then dodge her about it for forever. This is a nice change. ♥]

I'm certainly glad to hear you're feeling better. If that wound gives you any more trouble, though, please be sure to let me know so I can take care of it. Fast healing aside, the last thing you'll need is an infection.

Thank you for the offer for help. I think I've gotten enough information together to make a first attempt, at least, but if I have any extra questions, I'll be sure to let you know. Have you really already gotten into contact with the spirits? I'm impressed.

Good luck with investigating the barrier and please do be careful in the desert.

- Litchi Faye-Ling