Video UN: glyphywitchy [Back dated to May 12]

[imaglyphwitch]

[It's been a few days since dying, and Luz had unfortunately kept this to herself. If you haven't been able to tell, this girl has been having a pretty rough month, and it didn't seem to be getting better. She lurched her device to focus, and, though coughing, was looking directly into the camera].

So. Uh. Died. First time, ha ha, not a fun experience. Kinda looking for some company, here or just on this thing otherwise. I should probably be getting rest, yes, but staring up at the ceiling regretting stuff and hating yourself can only keep out the quiet for so long.

Also, been out of the loop a bit. Someone update me on things?


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Luz was pretty sure that she was going to get an earful from people in the house, but ESPECIALLY from Ahiru, who had very much not wanted her to go on the mission. Luz had thought she could handle it and had handled somewhat similar situations before. Now, though, since they'd talked about it before, Luz knew it looked even WORSE.

Add the whole mix of self-loathing for being too weak to avoid death and the ever-present gloom of missing Fern and Varian, and Luz was pretty much a powder keg of emotions and blah. She was in her room right now, dimly lit with her purple lights and surrounded by a fort of stuffed animals and, well, Luz was a sight to see.

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[onerthes]

Actually.... now that I think about it, there was one fo the mushroom incidents that was similar, yes. But I'll see you soon.

[True to form, she was already on her way. One of the nice thing of not shying away from the little moaning lanterns was that it was fast to get to her friends' homes. So, it was only a few minutes before she was knocking at the door, waiting with a smile on her face.]

[The aforementioned sauna adventure could happen here if you like!]

[imaglyphwitch]

I'm just done with things growing in my skin. So creepy and gross.

Ok! I'll be waiting!

[And when Vira knocks there's some thumping indicating that Luz is hurrying downstairs and opens the door. She still looked slightly winded, but much happier than earlier].

That was fast!

(Whoop or we can do them here! I totally missed this when I got to the tags. Here's fine!)

[onerthes]

...I think everyone would be, almost immediately.

[Vira-Lorr smiled when the door was opened for her, her eyes sparkling while she reached over to ruffle her hair and shrug.]

By now? I'm getting to be an expert on the teleportation lanterns, because I don't know if you've noticed this, but I'm definitely a little lazy.

Re: (Whoop or we can do them here! I totally missed this when I got to the tags. Here's fine!)

[imaglyphwitch]

You know that's right.

[Maybe Zib might find that fascinating, but Luz just didn't want things growing in her, thanks. That was something straight out of Deerington nightmares.

Luz laughed at the hair ruffle, which she still never minded].

Not me! If I have the ability to fly somewhere, I'm trying to take it!

[Most of the time].

[onerthes]

Ah, and poor me. I'm so decidedly land-locked at most times. So I can only ride along when others fly. Makes the teleportation a little creepy, but oh so tempting.

And useful right about now for getting here sooner. Are you doing alright?

[imaglyphwitch]

Hey, you're always welcome to take a space on the staff! I promise you won't fall!

[Oh. Right. That question].

I've been better, I guess. I don't feel great, if that's what you mean.

[onerthes]

Hehe. I'll remember that when the chance arises. I don't mind taking to the sky after all. And it could be fun.

[She nodded once, sighing and reaching over to try and put her into a hug.]

Is there anything I can do to help a little?

[imaglyphwitch]

Oh, it will. I'll make sure of that!

[That was a good question].

Maybe we should try doing that thing you were talking about. You know. Relaxing.

[onerthes]

Relaxing? Well, it's always good to relax more. Or did you mean meditation? I think we spoke about a sweat lodge not that long ago, didn't we?

[She just wanted to be sure which one she meant. They were definitely different sorts of relaxation after all.]

[imaglyphwitch]

No, the lodge thing. I can relax any time I want, as long as I have the tower or my reading nook. But real meditation I think could help with what we talked about before.

[onerthes]

Oh, my. That sounds like an excellent idea. We can head over to the sauna and make use of that for the sweat lodge right now, if you'd like.

[imaglyphwitch]

I think I could really use something like that right now.

[After talking with Luca and Ahiru, she figures it's a good time to take it easy now].

[onerthes]

Come then.

[She motioned for Luz to follow as she turned and started to head down the street to the teleportation circle.]

We can fly, though this would be much faster in this case. I know the nearest spot. It's like a web after all, and I get the feeling that you could use an escape from the mood in your home right now.

[imaglyphwitch]

Right.

Oh, I can forgo the flying this time. To be truthful, I'm just not in the mood.

[And that told you all that you needed to know about how Luz was feeling at that moment. Her, not flying? A fluke].

[onerthes]

Mmmm? [She looked over at her friend and reached an arm to curl around the shoulder as they set out.] That's a sign of just how much of a trial this situation's been for you, but I'm not surprised.

We'll get to the sauna quickly then. I want to take your mind off of this.

[imaglyphwitch]

[Luz gave her a weak smile]. It's pretty surprising to me too. If anyone should be up for flying, it's me. I love doing it usually. Now though, I'm feeling kinda creaky?

Please, Vira. I'd appreciate that.

[onerthes]

You're recovering. That's all. Don't worry about it.

[As they reached the little moaners, there was but a momentary flash before the world shifted back to the right part of the Cellar Door. She already had reservations for later today ... because... well, honestly, her skin didn't stay this glowing without effort. So, she was pretty sure she could just push it up.

It wasn't going to be a long walk now. As she smiled at her friend, she offered her a wink.]

You'll take to the skies again soon enough.

[imaglyphwitch]

[Luz nodded, taking a long breath. She was definitely taking a lot of breaths lately, if only to remind herself that she was human, she got tired and needed to rest when her body and mind were overwhelmed.

Once they reached Cellar Door, Luz started to feel slightly anxious, if only because her usual excitement in going to new places felt slightly dampened by how strangely disconnected she felt, coming back from death].

I know. It just feels like a lot right now.

[onerthes]

[Vira-Lorr kept an arm on her friend to offer support in the midst of all this. It was a whole lot to deal with, and it was very much a new and unpleasant experience for her friend. Of that, she was certain. While they entered the spa, she nodded sagely.]

Well, that's because it is a lot. The physical trauma is really the easy part in Trench. You're dealing with what's in the head, and that first experience can be very deeply wounding. It's ok not to force it.

[imaglyphwitch]

[Luz leaned on Vira Lorr slightly when arriving at the spa. Even traveling this long was going to tire Luz a little bit, so she appreciated the arm].

I think you're right. My emotional stuff has always felt worst to me than anything physical. That's what really kicks my rear.

So what do we do now?

[onerthes]

[She walked her towards one of the private sauna rooms, the one that she'd arranged. Opening the door in, she led her towards a bench and offered her a seat.]

For right now, I want you to relax. I'm going to get the coals heated properly and I'll put some incense out.

The stuff that they use in this city is actually helpful I think for our purposes.

[imaglyphwitch]

[Luz started to feel a little more at ease now, if only because they weren't so out in the open, and she felt like she could at least unwind a little bit here. No monsters or onlookers or animals, just the two of them].

Right. Of course. Yes.

[Luz took a long breath, the released it, trying to to relax].

[onerthes]

[Vira-Lorr would have locked the door if that weren't colossally unwise. Walking over to the center of the sauna, she settled down in front of the censer and turned a small switch. Somewhere below, a soft light exuded as the lunar orb powered up and the heat started to emanate from the rocks, growing steadily more hot.

Taking a bucket of water, she added essence and oils to it while settling down in front of Luz.]

I'm not putting 'active' chemicals in this. We're going to try and use meditation and relaxation to lul the mind into a euphoric state. I don't want to overtax you right now and I'd be concerned in using mushroom essences.

[...ya think?]

[imaglyphwitch]

[Luz wasn't sure what to expect here. At this point it was Vira's show, and she started it up with a soft light, warmth coming from the rocks and a pleasant smell from the censure].

That's fine! I don't want to have this with the mushrooms yet. Let me just gather myself.

[And here Luz closed her eyes and felt the heat on her skin, producing beads of sweat all over her body, but her head took a swim as the scents and the relaxed environment washed over her.

One long breath, an exhale. Luz fixed her gaze to Vira, then took another breath].

Please, continue.

[onerthes]

So. Now that you're starting to breathe the vapors. Remember that you're seeking the influence of your totem spirit. We're going to meditate, to relax and position ourselves while you attempt to open your mind. Relax and give up thinking for a little bit. Let the scents and the heat wash over you. As your head gets light, you are attempting to keep your mind open to receive guidance.

[She demonstrated a simple lotus position, sitting across from her friend to show her how to proceed. Admittedly, while she was taking the helm, soon the hope was that it would be Luz whose visions and meditations would take the lead of things.]

(OOC: IF you'd like to add a bit of something psychoactive for the two of them to experience a vision together, I certainly think that's within the realm of reasonable in the setting with the incense sticks.)