thehometree | SECOND WISH ♔ ( AMBER )

[Saber's face immediately appears on the amber surface and, from behind her, there are glimpses of Chime's recently opened shop.]

Good morning. To those who were not aware, the spirit known as Chime has just opened her shop and brought wares that are not available to us in the tree. [She is inwardly pleased to know that means this creature too can leave the tree somehow, but she will try to communicate with her later.] However, these items are not free and we cannot afford them alone. Their stock seems to be very limited as well. The answer is obvious, many of us surely have concluded that the solution is reuniting with close allies to purchase the desired ware with them, but I will suggest something else.

[She has been speaking about this matter with some people already, but she has had no time to propose an assembly outdoors to discuss the organization overall they could have to improve their lives and call a vote. She pauses to make her proposal.]

There are basic items such as food or the string of yarn, among others, that are of a general interest. Why do not we, the potential purchasers, donate them in benefit of all of us? We should assign a space as a storeroom to keep all what belongs the community and be sure that they are given a fair use.

[If this is accepted, she will bring up the delegated tasks for those who are specialized in different fields to optimize their lifestyles. Because raw ingredients could be better utilized in hands of good cooks than inexpert ones.]

If you do not agree, it is fine. I only wanted to address that, for the time being, we are expected to live together and a cohesive group stands stronger than one that lives with cordial divisions.

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Korra. Good morning.

[Saber bows her head in greeting. She's grateful for how forthcoming she has been since her arrival.]

Yes, this is definitely not the time to hoard them. [The access to limited wealth and rare items could also be a source of conflict, too. If disputes have been minimal it is mostly because the inhabitants didn't have anything to start conflict over.] There are a few articles that are difficult to share.

[Like that dress.]

Morning.

[Her expression smooths out a little as she recalls what else had been in the shop.]

Yeah, I saw. The food could be shared easily, but the clothing and the furniture would be harder.

Hm. No, but I do not think many of us would make those dresses a first priority.

Probably not. [She cups her chin with one hand.]

If it were something more practical, it'd probably be a different story, though. I've heard people complaining about the leaf-clothes they give us.

Yes, I know. [she reconsiders her statement.] Not those dresses, but clothing is essential. How many changes of clothes people posses?

[What happens if they are torn? She has warm clothes thanks to Rin, even if she does not suffer from the elements as normal people do, but do others. What about armors or other attire that helps to protect them?]

I think most of us just showed up with what we were wearing at the time. And then there's the leaf ones in our packs...

[Korra tugs at her shirt absently.]

So that probably means most of us just have the two sets.

[She is truly a lucky exception thanks to her abilities.]

And how many of those have winter clothes or something impermeable against rain?

[Korra frowns slightly as she tries to recall what everyone else had been wearing.]

Not a lot, I think. Most of us stayed in the tree when it rained and snowed because it was warmer in here. [She makes a face.] Though they could've just been staying out of the way, too. Getting pelted by ice that's suddenly about half your size isn't what I'd call fun.

[Tiny people woes.]

Was it warm enough? I would advice against fully relying on the tree and its...helpful insects without knowing how long will this kindness last.

I thought it was just fine, but I'm also from a place that snows all the time. I'm used to that kind of weather.

I'm betting the others weren't feeling too comfortable.

Discomfort is the lesser of my worries. Did anyone fall ill because of this weather?

Not that I've heard. [She thinks it would be hard to hide that with everyone living so close together.]

We got lucky. The next time we get hit with snow, we might not be.

It gladdens me to hear this. How long did you endure the cold weather?

A couple weeks, I think? It snowed some when we first got here, but the weather warmed up after that.

Hopefully we won't be seeing cold weather like that again for a while.

It does appear like springtime has arrived. If it has a duration of the seasons I am acquainted with, it would take a year for the winter to come again.

A year doesn't sound so bad. We'd have enough time to prepare for it.

[She makes a face.]

I mean, if we're still around in a year. I sure hope we aren't.

I would like to believe we would no longer be trapped in a year, but if we do not take precautions and store supplies before winter, it might be dangerous.

I agree. Winter's hard enough without being unprepared for it.

Besides, if we end up leaving food and supplies behind when we get sent back, the animals around here could always use them.

That is true, I suppose the effort will not be wasted in the end.

It would be a lot easier to prepare for winter if we could get through the barrier and search for food. [She shakes her head.] But I guess we'll just have to do with what we can find in this area for now, and in Chime's shop.

[There's a bit of a pause now that she's reminded herself of the shop.]

Speaking of that, I think I'm gonna go take another look at the items she has there.

Yes, our resources are limited. I suppose we could, but will it remain always open? Her mounts seem to be available at all times.

Let me know if you find something of interest.

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