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[demonicbeauty]

[Ariadne's gotten good enough with her Omni that the feed only wobbles a little bit when she turns it on.  That's progress!  No one's getting sea sick.  Hopefully.

She's standing on the threshold, between her building and her garden, moonlight lighting up her silhouette.  She's wearing her gold gown, clearly eager to make a good impression.  Her long hair is unbound, falling nearly to her calves in rolling waves.  It gives her the look of some kind of forest spirit (but she's not one, Maul, shut up).

Arrayed behind her is Serenity Garden.  Which would look a bit more impressive in sunlight, but Ariadne's done her best to arrange lanterns to illuminate everything.  She does, however, continually cast a concerned glance over her shoulder.  You can't trust fire, you can't turn your back on it.]

Well, it's April.  So I was planning to announce the opening of Serenity Garden to the public.  It's just meant to be a nice place where you can sit, meditate, talk with a friend, court your lover.  Just be in nature.  All are welcome, but no violence against the other guests or the trees.

...hopefully the sun will be back soon so you can enjoy seeing it in the daylight.

[But it's Trench, so that may not be a sure thing.  She can only hope.

Although, on the subject of hope:]

Also, the anniversary of my birth is at the end of the month.  Does that mean I should expect some kind of mysterious gift?  Any thoughts on what that might be?  Just so I can...prepare myself.

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[spiritwalks]

They're kind of like a doctor? But for feelings.

[demonicbeauty]

Oh. Oh, I see.

[She nods slightly.]

A feelings doctor. Do those exist here?

[spiritwalks]

Maybe some scholars from Gaze who do Nightwalker work? I don't think they're common, though...

[demonicbeauty]

I know a couple of Nightwalkers but...I don't think that's their specialty.

I do have friends, though!

[spiritwalks]

Oh yeah?

[demonicbeauty]

Of course.

[Although her faith wavers just slightly. She's kind of been losing friends, lately.]

[spiritwalks]

When's the last time you brought friends over to see your trees?

[demonicbeauty]

Well, the grounds of Serenity are open for everyone to enjoy.

[spiritwalks]

"It's been awhile", is what that sounds like.

[demonicbeauty]

I hadn't really thought of it that way before...

[spiritwalks]

Why don't you do a thing, then? Have a moonlit picnic with your pals.

[demonicbeauty]

Maybe...

Or I suppose something for the anniversary of my birth...

[spiritwalks]

You could do both.

[demonicbeauty]

Or both.

Hopefully, the sun will come back soon.

[spiritwalks]

What if I set up some lights for you?

[demonicbeauty]

That's so kind of you!

But I don't...want to divert resources too much. I'm sure people need the light more than I do.

[spiritwalks]

It's alright. There's plenty to go around, if you know where to find it. Like love.

[demonicbeauty]

[She pauses a moment, a big smile spreading over her face.]

What a beautiful thing to say!

[spiritwalks]

Not half as beautiful as your fine garden.

[demonicbeauty]

[She bows her head.]

Thank you. You're too kind.

[spiritwalks]

[He dips his own head in turn.]

The least I can do, good lady. You are kindly providing a public service, after all.

[demonicbeauty]

I hope to, anyway.

And perhaps you'll visit the garden, sometime?

[spiritwalks]

That sounds de-light-ful. And if you're willing, I'd love for you to introduce me to everyone.

[demonicbeauty]

Every single tree.

They'll be glad to meet you!