02; Video; UN: RoseofDawn

[beautyrest]

I was wondering if I could implore some assistance.

I have offered to help with the arrows, but, I must admit to being more optimistic than anything. I have no clue how to shoot a bow and arrow. Is there someone who could help me learn? I do not wish to harm someone from my lack of knowledge.

Also, I am not entirely familiar with this holiday everyone is preparing for. I would not mind knowledge on that as well.

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[concierto]

Of course. The pleasure will be all yours.

Now, we should discuss what your skill levels are to start. Have you never held a bow? Or have you some experience?

[beautyrest]

[What an interesting way to phrase things.]

Not even once, no.

[concierto]

Ehe, then you might find it challenging to pull the bowstring back for the first time. It can take quite a lot of upper body strength.

[beautyrest]

Well, I shall trust your word on that. [Admittedly, when it came to chopping firewood and other chores, it was Aurora who did them. She grew up as a peasant in the woods with 3 other women, they had to take care of EVERYTHING in the woods. But firing a bow is very different, she's sure.] I won't know until I try, however.

[concierto]

Practice will make it easier with time, as well.

[Now now...]

Usually, I exchange singing lessons for a small fee. Archery lessons... How does a basket of fresh fruit sound?

[beautyrest]

Oh! You sing? I adore singing! But yes, I can certainly provide that. Do you have a preference? It's only fair I try to get what I can.

[concierto]

Hmm! I'm a travelling bard by trade! Although it seems I'll have to learn some new skills in this world.

My favourite fruit is apples. Although anything sweet or tart is welcome.

[beautyrest]

Do they not appreciate the hard efforts of a bard here in Camelot?

[Truly, she doesn't know.]

Well, then if you will allow me to insist, I can assure you apples they shall be.

[concierto]

I hope that they do! I've met some fair faces in the taverns already. Although they did skimp on the wine I requested. I only mean the magic that we have to learn here. Although I'm not new to magic, learning a new type will still be a journey! Ehe!

[He giggles.]

You're very kind. May I ask your name? I go by Venti.

[beautyrest]

Truly, a travesty. I prefer cider, myself. I am new to magic in using it personally, but I was raised in an enchanted forest and have met my fair share of mythical beings and creatures.

A pleasure to meet you, Venti, my name is Aurora.

[concierto]

I would love to hear any recommendations that you might have! Ehe, on the cider or on magic and mythical creatures.

It's a pleasure to meet you as well, Aurora!

[beautyrest]

I prefer my cider with raspberries combined with it. As for the mythical creatures, I suppose I'm rather partial to faeries.

[concierto]

Ooooh! Raspberry and apple cider? Now I have quite the mighty craving. It might be to the taverns later for me!

I assume you have met fairies in this enchanted forest you call home?

[beautyrest]

I was raised by them, to be precise.

[concierto]

Oh, but you don't look like you might be a part fairy to me. Am I wrong?

[beautyrest]

You are not wrong, I am not fae. I grew up believing I was a foundling.

[concierto]

Is that so? A wonderful blessing that you were cared for by them! Not all spirits would take to that.

[beautyrest]

Oh, I am well aware of that too, I was cursed as a baby by a fae.

[concierto]

...?! Quite rude of them! What was their reasoning?

[She was just a baby!]

[beautyrest]

My parents did not invite her to my christening.

[concierto]

Resentful for not being invited to a party? Taking it out on a poor child? How rude...

[beautyrest]

She is powerful, I do not believe she cares.

[concierto]

Those with power do tend to think they can do whatever they feel, even at the silliest slight. I hope you were able to put her in her place.

[beautyrest]

... I... was not, no. I succumbed to her curse before arriving here.

[concierto]

[...]

Well, if you ever get the chance I do hope you put her right into the ground.

[Venti doesn't like bullies of this kind.]