The Day of Thunder

Enrou scratched the back of his head a bit sheepishly. "I will admit I've been a bit lax on that particular front of late. But if something were amiss, I would be able to notice. I haven't been so careless that I wouldn't know if something was missing, if I were to go look. Extra eyes wouldn't be re...

"I would not begrudge you that assumption, and I do find the idea of someone using my personal stores rather vexing." Enrou went back to puffing on his pipe, fixing Makime with an even stare. "You sound as if you've decided something."

"That would be a fair assessment, yes, although there are a few cases of plant or fungal based being more potent in the wild and requiring processes to diminish their effects for safer consumption." The more Enrou spoke on the matter, the more it seemed like there was some significant preparation do...

"You are correct that affecting a large area would be challenging, which does seem to suggest this was an orchestrated act. That's why more information about the delivery method itself is required to make a proper conclusion on the matter. Whoever is responsible would at least have to know how the d...

Enrou shrugged slightly. "Knowledge and skills are one thing, and among those in our village only I'm really capable of that level of engineering. Access is a bit of a different story. While most of the stronger herbs are things you'd find in my garden, there are still some I don't have total contro...

"From what I've heard, at least. I don't pretend to know exactly what the process is, suffice to say it requires knowledge well above what my measly little plants can accomplish."

"If you're referring to kava, that is traditionally used as a method of promoting relaxation and imbuing one with energy. It could produce some of the euphoric effect you mention, but by itself it wouldn't be all that potent. I wouldn't be surprised if some of the villagers mentioned that simply bec...

Enrou seemed all too happy to redirect his attention to Norikage. "I'd be more inclined to say I know too much about it, because in general the possibilities are quite vast depending on localized factors. Earthy and pungent help narrow it down, as does the idea of loosening up, but going wild is a b...

"I'm saying it's a distinct possibility, and a much more presentable one than barging into the healer's house with a series of accusations about my line of work." Enrou sighed, though it quickly devolved into a frustrated groan. "For fuck's sake, I literally had to chop someone's arm off last night ...

"Mm, well I'm inclined to at least partially agree with you on that point, though most of the responsibility falls to those who crafted the fireworks. However that is beside the point, allow me to express this from my perspective." Enrou turned and began to rummage through his supplies, pulling out ...

Enrou puffed pointedly on his pipe, pursing his lips a moment before proceeding with his response. "As to the first, I can make sure we have enough supplies available there in case of an emergency, but what you suggest is already a contingency for the village, so at most I'd be maintaining plans alr...

Enrou glanced over at Reo, taking the sight of his leg in at a glance before turning to put some of his herbs away on their rightful shelves. "He's got a bit of a point, you know. Things are never quite so cut and dry as we tend to think they are. I may have both legs and both arms, but there's prob...

Enrou pursed his lips, taking a quick puff of his pipe before opening the door and stepping inside, inviting everyone in. "For some reason I feel like I should be requesting some form of written documentation right about now, but come on in. I'll try to answer what I can as best as I am able."

A few moments later, Enrou poked his head out from the doorway of his house, taking in the sight of those gathered out front to see him. There was a keen, almost annoyed focus to his eyes as he looked each one of them over, sizing them up and scrutinizing every little detail he could from simple obs...

"I'm Enrou, thanks for asking. This is my house, in a manner of speaking, although more precisely this is one of the rooms I have for patients when they're brought to me. I'm the village healer, and I'm at least 90% responsible for you surviving the process of losing your arm. The other 5 percents a...

Ryoshun Yukara wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 31, 2023 3:36 pm

"Besides. I do not think Enrou-sam would approve of me drinking this entire bottle alone."

"If it helps you cope, it helps you cope," the man himself observed from where he was sitting on the porch, smoke emerging from his mouth as he spoke before he blew it out properly.

Enrou glanced over at Reo as Yukara was coming to terms with her new state of existence, and gestured for the man to come inside. "I'd say she's in one piece, but that feels a bit on the dishonest side. She's only just woken up, so try to keep your voice low and your words simple. Mental shock does ...

As Yukara was waking, the sound and smell of medicinal herbs being prepared washed into the room. Disinfectant, soft burning incense for relaxation, and the occasional clink of instruments that could Sidney the preparation of anything from tea to astringent. All of this was accompanied by a solitary...

"If you don't mind my asking, Enrou-san," Ayako said. "Why did you tell Shizuku she was lucky, earlier? I mean... she just had a house fall on her, it didn't seem lucky." Enrou took a long pull from his pipe as he put together some tea. It smells a bit minty. "Timing. Part of the festival is healin...

"I'm the quiet girl with the pig, who was with the others asking about your garden yesterday." she shrugged. "Ryoshun Nao." "Right, I remember now," he said, shaking his head. "You weren't contributing to my slowly mounting headache." "I've a strong stomach, but I'm not sure I'm ready to eat just y...