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 Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2020 6:57 pm
It was a lovely day in town. Nasrin was sitting in the center square and working on selling bouquets to anyone who was walking past. A lot of merchants had come into town the last few days because of the harvest and a few had approached her about the colorful bouquets she had put together for sale. Usually Nasrin gave them out to the locals as presents, mostly to celebrate birthdays or if she felt someone was feeling blue, but she was trying to save for her venture to Matori. Her father had spoken like he wanted to travel overseas again and the apprentice was more than eager to tag along. She had been a youngling the last time they had traveled through all the countries overseas and she was excited to see all of those places again! Her mother’s homeland especially called for her since she loved the stories from her mother about the rocky shores and the deserts that stretched out in the neighboring countryside. Belrea was her home and she loved it but there was just so much more appeal to traveling when one had been raised into it.
So she sat at the little fountain in the center of town and handed out flowers to those who were willing to spend the coin on a gift for their wives or children that had tagged along for the harvest trades. Others simply wanted something to brighten their own wagons or to get a chance to say hello to the interesting looking hybrid girl. It was when she was finished with her morning sales that Nasrin found herself pausing in surprise as she noticed a rather strange looking….well stranger.
[Nasrin 1]
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Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2020 6:57 pm
Yunan had tagged along for the harvest trades to gather more medical herbs for his shop. The place was opening soon and he had heard that this little village of flowers was famous for its agricultural studies. One botanist in particular had been known for his studies that expanded beyond Belrea and into Tendaji. It was that man whom Yunan sought out, not simply for purchasing herbs but also for advice on how some of the herbs mixed. If someone else had already taken the time to experiment on mixing the herbs then why should he waste months learning the same things? It would simply be easier to gain access to someone else’s records and analyze them before doing any experimenting of his own. “Hmm?” Yunan found his thoughts distracted as he noticed a hybrid girl who was standing in the center of town with a basket of flowers on her arm.
A Matori, here?
[Yunan 1]
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Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2020 6:57 pm
Nasrin couldn’t help the flush that decorated her cheeks as she realized that the man was staring right back at her. “Ummm...hello!” She called out sheepishly as she approached him, her curls bouncing with the movement along with the colorful skirts that fluttered around her ankles. “You’re with the traders, right?” Her pale blue eyes studied him thoughtfully, a small smile curving up her lips as she started noting the different features. He had the looks of someone with Matori blood but she couldn’t quite place the rest of his heritage. Talk about interesting!
[Nasrin 2]
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Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2020 6:58 pm
“I am.” Yunan resisted the urge to arch a brow as he simply stared back at the girl. “Unfortunately I’m not much in the market for buying bouquets…” He began slowly as if to deter her from trying to interact with him more before a thoughtful expression crossed his face. What if she could be helpful in other ways? Plus if she was half Matori then who in the village would have been overseas to come back with such a child other than someone who had studied there? Would it be that easy? “Actually I am here for something else if you could help?”
[Yunan 2]
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Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2020 6:58 pm
“Ah.” Nasrin’s expression fell slightly before his next statement made her perk right back up, “Oh? I actually was finished selling bouquets for now and these are just some leftover flowers so I would be able to offer help!” She couldn’t help gushing with a happy grin. “What is it that you need help with, stranger?”
[Nasrin 3]
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Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2020 6:58 pm
That’s a lot of energy. Yunan smirked as she perked right back up. It seemed that he had met an agreeable sort who would be rather easy to work with. Perhaps someone that would be a bit too easy to take advantage of if he could say so himself. Still, he was not the type to take such actions against young girls. All he wanted was some information about the botanist, something which would have been far easier if his sources had a set name. “I’m looking for someone who can help me with medical herbal lore. I’m not from around here and was hoping to learn more about Belrean medicines.”
[Yunan 3]
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Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2020 6:58 pm
Nasrin blinked thoughtfully as the stranger spoke. “Medical herbs? Well you did come to the correct village!” She nodded with a grin. “This village grows more than just flowers and produce. The local farmers do great but our scholars are renowned for the herbal gardens located in our village.” Their flower fields did surely make a beautiful sight for travelers but beyond the colorful blooms and butterflies laid the true secrets of her home. They were researchers who grew herbs along with the flowers and studied them for medical properties. Her father was one of the best and his studies overseas had only helped him to grow even more popular with the Academy members back in the capitol. “Is there something in particular that you are wanting to know? I’ve lived here most of my childhood and can direct you.”
[Nasrin 4]
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Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2020 6:58 pm
Yunan nodded, “That’s good to know. As you can see I’m actually from Tendaji and was hoping to find someone who knew more about my homeland as well as Belrean herbs.” The hybrid pointed towards Nasrin. “I would assume that you know someone from my homeland as well since that’s obviously Matori blood you have.” He smiled, an actual sincere smile to someone whom he could somewhat relate to since she was obviously half Matori like him, “I believe his name started with a Jo?”
[Yunan 4]
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Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2020 6:58 pm
“That’s right.” Nasrin laughed. “If it wasn’t that obvious.” She reached up towards her finned ears with a playful grin. “My mother is Matori and my father is actually from Belrea. I suppose you’re in luck today since I know exactly who you are looking for!” Her gaze gleamed happily as she realized that it was her father the stranger was seeking. “His name is Joren and I’m Nasrin. I can take you to our home if you would like to meet my father.”
[Nasrin 5]
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Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2020 6:58 pm
“Nasrin.” Yunan repeated with a nod of his head. “I’m Yunan.” His lips curved up in another smile at her eagerness and he gave a slight shrug. “I suppose if you are willing to help me then I would be delighted to meet your father. Joren was the one who learned about Tendaji herbs then and has been working with how the herbs interact with Belrean ones?”
[Yunan 5]
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Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2020 6:58 pm
“Yep!” Nasrin nodded, “He’s busy with a meeting for most of the morning but if you would like I could make some tea and answer any questions that I can or show you around the greenhouse? My Papa is pretty friendly and should be eager to answer any questions….though may I ask why you’re looking into this? I’m accustomed to scholars from the Academy but you’re the first person from Matori that I’ve seen come this far.” As she spoke she studied him, a thoughtful frown decorating her delicate features as she pondered this strange situation.
[Nasrin 6]
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Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2020 6:58 pm
“I would be surprised if that wasn’t the case.” Replied Yunan honestly, “I’m here on business actually. My family runs medical shops in Tendaji and we’re about to try and open some here in Belrea.” He reached forward and plucked one of the flowers from her basket and twirled it thoughtfully in his fingers. “However, it would be a great advantage if I could get help from someone who already has knowledge of how our medical herbs work with Belrean ones. If your father could help me then I would be willing to compensate him for his time and notes.”
[Yunan 6]
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Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2020 6:58 pm
“I see.” Nasrin’s gaze widened as she listened to Yunan. “That’s amazing! I would love to see a shop that sells both our medicines and those from overseas. Surely there’s a lot to learn! I can totally understand why you would like to speak to my Papa. He’s been researching this for at least fourteen years.” She smiled, “Which is basically my age. He went on the very first airship they say.” That was a risky venture apparently but surely it had been well worth the risk! He had met her mother and then they had learned so much together before bringing overseas to Belrea for the Academy to share with others.
[Nasrin 7]
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Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2020 6:59 pm
“I’m glad you approve.” Yunan chuckled before gesturing towards the path. “Shall we try that cup of tea now, Nasrin?” His voice flitted through the girl’s name with a slight hint of his Zenan accent, a very foreign feature that stood out even as he had taken the time to learn basic Belrean during his first year in the country. “I just hope that your father is truly as friendly as you.”
[Yunan 7]
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Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2020 6:59 pm
“He is! I promise.” Nasrin giggled as she motioned for Yunan to follow her. “We’re actually towards the very end of the village since we have so many fields.” Her father had so many gardens and even a greenhouse so that they could continue growing plants during the colder months. It was something that had expanded more and more over time as his publications earned more sponsors and payments from the Academy to help him continue his work.
[Nasrin 8]
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