Post Three: Gifts From Home

[witchofthechalk]

[Tiffany had been home when she recieved the strange package in the mail. Wondering who was sending her anything here and the sight interest in the post in general (you tended not to get much mail in the Chalk) she opened the package very carefully. This turned out to be a good thing as she would have dropped it if she hadn't done this.]

I take that's quite normal to recieve "things" from home, in the post around here?

[If anyone see's Tiffany, she is now wearing a neclace that looks like This ]

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[hurtjustalittle.livejournal.com]

From what I've gathered, that's how objects and powers from our homes are restored to us.

[the-wee-big-hag.livejournal.com]

[Gazing down at necklace...]

They certainly have an odd sense of humour.

[hurtjustalittle.livejournal.com]

At least you regained something.

When did you receive it?

[the-wee-big-hag.livejournal.com]

A necklace.

[hurtjustalittle.livejournal.com]

Oh, just a necklace? I would have hoped to have my powers back, personally.

[the-wee-big-hag.livejournal.com]

I was rather hoping to get something a little more useful as well. The only other thing I've gained back are my second/third thoughts and first sight.

Powers?...are you a witch by any chance?

[hurtjustalittle.livejournal.com]

...I don't know what you mean by that.

Don't call me that.

[the-wee-big-hag.livejournal.com]

It's hard to explain. It's part of my own powers and helps me think clearly and see things that most people don't notice.

A witch? I'm sorry, is that an insult where you come from?

[hurtjustalittle.livejournal.com]

Huh. Strange. It's a shame Master Aro isn't here. He would love all the powerful people here.

Yes. And up until recently being accused of being such a thing would result in being burned alive.

[the-wee-big-hag.livejournal.com]

Master Aro?

Then I appologize. In most places where I come from being a witch is a respected profession. However there are still places in the land, where witches are thought to be evil.

[hurtjustalittle.livejournal.com]

The greatest man on Earth. My home would be in shambles if not for his valiant efforts!

Thou shall not suffer a witch to live. That was the philosophy in my world.

[the-wee-big-hag.livejournal.com]

....[There's a sigh]

Where I lived they had smiliar fears of witches. Even going so far as to cast an old lady out of her home because of a missing child.

Fortunatley this has changed now that I am the witch of the hills.

[hurtjustalittle.livejournal.com]

Ah. That's... that's good to know. I am not a witch, but once I was accused of being one.

[the-wee-big-hag.livejournal.com]

Yes, people are starting to accept the fact that witches are not just wicked old ladies from fairy tales.

[You were accused of being one...] You managed to escape I hope.

[hurtjustalittle.livejournal.com]

I was saved. The burns healed. It's in the past and I try not to...

[the-wee-big-hag.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry for bringing bad memories up.

[bustydefense.livejournal.com]

Somewhat, at least.

[the-wee-big-hag.livejournal.com]

So it is normal then?

[bustydefense.livejournal.com]

Normal as in we expect it to happen sometimes, but the deliveries themselves come whenever the mayor feels like it.

[the-wee-big-hag.livejournal.com]

Oh. That is strange.

[bustydefense.livejournal.com]

As is most of the running of this town.

[eldest-hatter.livejournal.com]

[And here's Sophie, carrying a load of clean laundry which needs to be folded.]

Oh, hello Tiffany. Were you wearing that necklace before?

[the-wee-big-hag.livejournal.com]

[Looks up]

No, I...got it in the mail. [She fiddles with it slightly]

I had it at home.

[eldest-hatter.livejournal.com]

Oh yes. Mr. Snicket told me people had been receiving packages. It doesn't seem like I received anything, but I'm certainly glad you did.

Is it something very important to you?

[the-wee-big-hag.livejournal.com]

It was a gift from, Roland...a

[She trails of...trying to think of what exactly..]

...friend from back home. He was son of the Baron in the Chalk, where I lived.

[eldest-hatter.livejournal.com]

I see. [She smiles as she sits down and starts folding clothes.] You must be very happy to have it back.

[the-wee-big-hag.livejournal.com]

It is nice to have something to remind me of hi- home.
[No she did not slip up, not at all]

[eldest-hatter.livejournal.com]

[See that smirk? She totally didn't notice the slip. Not at all~]

Yes. It's always good to have reminders. At least until we can find the way home.

[the-wee-big-hag.livejournal.com]

[Nodd...and yes, she sees that smirk]

I've been meaning to ask you something.

What do witches do in your world?

[eldest-hatter.livejournal.com]

All sorts of things really. Some have simple shops where they help people with spells and magical items. Others help advise Kings and other nobility.

[the-wee-big-hag.livejournal.com]

They sell their magic?

[eldest-hatter.livejournal.com]

Not the magic itself, but what they can do with their magic. It's a trade, like selling hats or being a blacksmith.

[the-wee-big-hag.livejournal.com]

Oh. Where I come from witches aren't allowed to ask for payment for thier help.

[eldest-hatter.livejournal.com]

I see. Well I suppose the use of magic just differs from world to world.

[the-wee-big-hag.livejournal.com]

Yes. Besides we don't use magic unless it's neccisary. Most problems can be solved with headology or common sense. Or hard work.

[eldest-hatter.livejournal.com]

That depends on the witch or wizard in my world. There are many, including myself, who try to find other options before relying on magic, while others use magic all the time.

[the-wee-big-hag.livejournal.com]

[She nodds] Common sense solves more problems then people think it will.

Oh and Wizards use different magic as well from witches where I come from. I haven't met any but I know they all go to school to learn it.

[eldest-hatter.livejournal.com]

It certainly does.

How interesting...Both witches and wizards can have formal training in Ingary.

[the-wee-big-hag.livejournal.com]

Witches tend to have apprenticeships with older witches insted of going to school.

I don't really know much about wizards.

[eldest-hatter.livejournal.com]

It's a bit of a mix in my world. My sister Lettie was training under Mrs. Fairfax, and I myself had started learning from my husband.