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Onora moved her hands swiftly through her kitchen, looking for a specific spice to add to her shellfish dish that was finishing being made in her large pot. She looked at each jar until she found the small red pepper she was looking for. She snagged one out of the container and quickly crushed it before dropping the now paste into the waiting broth. Wiping her hand on her face, she gave a large grin as her food was done.

She instantly began grabbing some of her clay bowls and tied everything in a thick cloth for traveling. even though she wasn't moving it very far, she wanted to make sure none spilled. Moving slowly through her home, she exited and moved the the small fire pit she had previously made for when she shares her foods and after getting a small smolder, she placed the pot on top to keep warm. This would be the last time she planned on sharing her meal here, ready to start her journey though the settlements into Sauti, and she wanted to make sure it was the best food for her friends and townspeople. She waved her spoon, as it almost felt like a tradition from when she would watch her father make food for others and with a smile shouted out, "Come on and eat! It's my last meal here for quite some time and I can't finish it all! She ended with a hearty chuckle. A couple of the older folk came over as they normally did and she began providing helpings, glad her food always brought people together.

Gael would notice Onora setting up just as his daughter did and he'd offer a smile to the woman. It wasn't until he heard her call out that he knew what it was she was up to and that made his small smile widen a little. A true neighbor.

When Brexxa looked up at him he looked down at her, but she said nothing at first so he left it alone. Only when he heard his little girl ask if they could join them did he slow his walk even farther so he could answer her. "We can go ask, if you'd like to." He nodded with his head to indicate that Brexxa should speak to the lady with the spoon. Hearing her say she wanted to eat too made him chuckle a bit before he adjusted his course and headed toward Onora with his little girl clinging to him.

Looking at Onora he motioned to Brexxa. "Would it be alright if my daughter joined you?" While he wasn't hungry he would join everyone as well since he wasn't about to just drop his kid off and walk away.


- Gael post 1

She still clung to the cloth at Gael's side as Onora came down to her level. Cutely she shied away from the woman, half hiding behind her dad's leg.

As the woman straightened up she came back out and looked on curiously. Brexxa got up on her tip toes to look into the pot as it was stirred. Had licked her lips as she tried to guess at what it was that was inside. It smelled delicious, whatever it was. Her stomach spoke up for her, giving a little gurgle in response to the scent of food.

With the bowl handed over she let go of Gael and quickly took hold of the clay dish. "Th-thank you." She instantly looked up at her dad with a grin to show him what she'd gotten. That done she gave her attention back to her newly acquired food and started to eat. Mmm.


- Brexxa Post 2

Onora's heart swelled when she head the young child enjoy her food. She always loved when others enjoyed what her family taught her. "You are quite welcome!" She said with a warm smile.

When Onora heard Gael ask if she did this often, her cheeks turned slightly pink. His voice was soft, and held such warm tones. She quickly shook her thoughts away and slightly laughed. "Yes, I've been doing this for a couple of years now, when I returned home from Oba." She said before continuing, "But I was thinking of doing some travelling to find new foods and spices to use, so I wanted to make sure I made this last stew." She said as her hands passed another full bowl to the next Elder in the area.

"Years?" His brows rose at that. Gael had to admire the dedication. Likely she had been doing it while he had been a captive in Oba himself. It would explain why he never caught the meals before. "That is impressive."

With the further explanation about how she wanted to travel to find new foods and spices he gave a thoughtful look and nodded. It made sense. Wanting to expand one's knowledge was always good. "Which direction were you thinking of heading? I'm sure each area has their own taste and spices to offer. Have to admit I've always wondered what the Zenan's ate. Can't be much up in those mountains." He grinned at the thought. What passed as spices in the snow?

- Gael Post 3

Brexxa didn't seem to be paying much attention to the conversation. Instead she was busy moving her spoon through the stew, looking at the different ingredients that were in it before picking out her favorites and eating them first. She made exaggerated noises for each bite and even did the 'nom nom nom' sound when she found something she particularly liked.

When Onora asked if they wanted to keep her company, the little girl's attention seemed to come back around to her. She blinked once then looked at her dad, a small nod being given.


- Brexxa Post 4

Onora laughed at Gael joking about himself. She listened to him then explain Sauti having a large Trading community and she smiled. "Oh that would be perfect then." She said before walking with them to the shaded area.

When they got to their small destination, Onora sat down on her skirt, making a small 'oof' grunt. She turned to Brexxa and while taking another spoonful, grinned. "I don't like to brag but it's pretty good, ain't it?" She said with a laugh. Her eyes went to Gael once more and she wondered if they had travelled as he seemed much more knowledgeable on the adjoining countries. "Have you and your daughter here ever do some travelling? I've stayed home since coming back from Oba, but I'm sure there is quite the wonders away from the water." She said before eating some more.

Gael seemed to like his daughter enjoyed the food. At least she didn't complain about the taste like she did with his cooking some days. The woman asking him about travel brought his gaze away from his little girl. A hand came up to scratch at his beard slightly, a somewhat guilty look forming in his eyes. "I uh.. I travel for work. I don't take Brexxa with me. She's too young to take on ships for long periods of time." His hand went from his beard to the back of his neck then. "She stays with my brother when I go." And Gael did feel guilty for leaving so much but when he came home he tried to make up for it.

He noticed that Brexxa had been staring at him while he spoke and he chuckled. "I know kiddo, you don't like it." He moved forward and put his hand on her head so that he could ruffle her short hair.

With that bit of teasing done he looked at Onora again. "Oba huh? I was there for a while.. against my will at first." Though that had turned into something else. There were scars on his torso that were very visible since he wore no shirt. Absently he moved his hand to touch at them as his brow furrowed slightly. "I'm not fond of Oba, but my time there taught me a few things."