Grasshopper Day 20; Video

[adropofsunlight]

[Rapunzel was sitting on her bed with a paintbrush in hand, adding the finishing touches to a figure. For those who knew Rapunzel well enough might be able to see a painting of them as around the figured she painted a border and everyone seemed happy.

Soon she placed the brush down and looked over.]

There... I figured I would use this as an example of my work. I offered a while back to paint for those who wanted it and now I have everything I need I'll be more than happy to start that off. I am also offering lessons for those who might want to learn.

[She paused for a moment as Pascal her little chameleon friend went and patted her shoulder.]

It's not much but... If someone enjoys painting by the end of it, I guess that will be my contribution to the train, right? Not much else I can do with my hair the way it is now after all. Just let me know.

Comments

[Video]

[iamnotgod]

[Look who's happy to see you again, it's Webmind and his smiling computer-face!]

It is good to hear positive progress, Rapunzel. I may well take you up on that offer of lessons.

Though, how do you know your hair is ineffective? Is there some way to test that?

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[adropofsunlight]

That's great. I just hope that I can do the lessons well with what I have.

[At best it will just be drawing in notebooks at the beginning.]

Because when I sing the song nothing happens now, but I don't know if there are otherways to test it.

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[iamnotgod]

[A thoughtful pause.]

Are you sure hair is the only material that could conduct your healing effects?

[He's not going to out-and-out suggest blood, though. A little too macabre, he thinks!]

[Video]

[adropofsunlight]

I don't know. I just know it was the only method that was used.

[She had really no way to try other methods except the obvious one in that time. Her mother made sure of that.]

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[iamnotgod]

That does seem terribly limited.

[A thoughtful pause.]

The materials in hair and fingernails are by-and-large the same; perhaps both carry the enchantment?

[Touch-based healing wouldn't be that strange - using the other people of this train as a comparison, anyway!]

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[sos_pilot]

Hey, art lessons would be great! I'd love to be able to make pictures of my kids without their heads becoming the size of beach balls.

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[adropofsunlight]

And I hope that I can help. I think I have some idea of what to teach you for getting better with that at least.

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[sos_pilot]

This feels a little uneven though... what can I do in return?

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[adropofsunlight]

I'm not sure how. Lessons are meant to benefit the person learning more than it being even, right?

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[sos_pilot]

Wait, that's it! I can teach you something in return!

[laurefindil]

You have much to offer. We love you for more than just your hair, you know.

Please include me in the list of those who would like lessons. I believe I am already in line for an original bunk painting by Rapunzel?

[adropofsunlight]

I know, but my hair was more the thing to be useful for missions, if that makes sense. I don't have much otherwise to help.

I will make a note. As for a painting, you just need to tell me which cabin and bunk, of course and what you would like.

[laurefindil]

Rapunzel, it is your heart that is the most important thing. Yes, the healing and your interesting hair-acrobatics were interesting, but you have so much more to offer. Like your warm smile and ready hands to help out.

Just because you cannot magically heal does not mean that you are not still needed to care for the wounded. And I seriously doubt that your prowess with a skillet has been affected in the slightest.

6A, top right bunk, and something of nature, please. I love trees, for example. I also love the ocean, if you feel like adding some in. I am sure whatever you paint, I will love.

[adropofsunlight]

[She smiled slightly. It was nice that people see things about herself, but at the same time she was sure there were those who could do other things better than her. But she figured it would take time for her to really understand.]

I mean, there are plenty of people and items in the healing department, so I don't necessarily have to focus there.

[She moves to jot notes down so she gets an idea.]

Maybe a forest painting? Or trees in the front and further is the shimmer of an ocean. I might draw in my notebook and see what I like before doing anything.

[laurefindil]

That is true, you do not have to focus on healing. But whether you are on the front line with your skillet, or behind the scenes running food, or wrangling supplies, or watching over the sleeping to make sure they rest, everyone is a part of the Team and is equally important. The best fighter in the Multiverse isn't any good if they are cranky and hungry, after all. [He says this with a grin. He's known a lot of Dunedain, other Humans, and Dwarves that would fight all day, but deprive them of food and sleep and they lost their effectiveness rather rapidly.]

Oh, that sounds amazing. I look forward to what you come up with!

[achickenformylove]

[WangJi hadn't spoken with her yet, but this certainly intrigued him]

That is a kind offer. I would be interested in art lessons if you have an open lesson time.

[adropofsunlight]

I am always open really. When I have helped with chores, I have a lot of time after.

[She always did her chores first thing in the morning and was for the most part done within 15 minutes.]

I'm thinking of the afternoon or something, though we can never really tell looking out what time of day it is.

[achickenformylove]

I think that afternoons would be a good time.

[He was much the same way, doing chores and training in the morning before allowing himself to do other things]

Have you been painting long?

[adropofsunlight]

Ever since I was old enough to be able to. So from a child.

[She had a lot of free time at home to learn things, getting paints and being able to do that at least was a good thing to have.]

So I've been painting for a good number of years now.

[achickenformylove]

You are quite accomplished at it, Maiden. My artistic abilities have always been more musical rather than painting, but I am interested to learn.

[goingthroughaphase]

Your hair looks really nice, though. But what did your hair have to do with helping out?

And art lessons do sound kinda fun. I wouldn't mind trying them out. [ She's been picking up a lot of different hobbies since being on the train. ]

[adropofsunlight]

Originally when I sang it would glow and had healing properties.

That's great. I have had a few who seem interesting, so I am excited about it.

[goingthroughaphase]

Oh wow...your hair could heal?

You're sure that it was only your hair, though?

[adropofsunlight]

Basically, yeah. That's why it was so long. When it's cut that vanishes.

Also people have asked that often, so while I was sure before, I guess I have a tiny bit of a doubt, but have no way of actually knowing.

[goingthroughaphase]

Why not? Maybe the ability to heal is just a part of you, and there's another way to channel it besides your hair.