morgana → too often seen the end of endless pain to swear that peace no more shall cool my brow

[visitedupon]

The house is a very important part of the next step in Veda's slowly forming 'plan', but more than that - it simply gives her something to do. Something to occupy her hands and her mind, as she signs the paperwork that'll transfer ownership and occupies herself with the necessities like whether or not she'd like to change any of the furnishings and

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[magicalskeptic]

Morgana's been out starting to search for something of her own. She's quite far off acquiring such a place, but she's coming from the agora, and a brief but fruitful discussion with a certain god she's not entirely certain is a god. He's given her a great deal to think about.

Hermes's idea, is one that appeals to her increasing sense of independence and desire to no longer be beholden to anyone. It is odd, the Countess has been far more gracious and accommodating about not reminding Morgana that her current residence is only because of Petra's goodwill. Morgana was never so fortunate at court.

She is thinking of Gwen -- such an endeavor could never work without her.

It is that keeping her thoughts occupied as she makes her way through the streets of Xanadu. Casually, she's looking at the more residential areas -- hoping to get ideas in her head as to something suitable.

[visitedupon]

The very familiar face below is startling enough that Veda stabs herself in the hand with her needle - and swears, loud enough that she's momentarily grateful for the house empty of anyone but a sleeping child. It must be Morgana, she decides, because Mary was taller and her clothes different again-

She realizes she's moving downstairs after her mind has caught up with her body, and then she continues anyway, holding her draping skirts in one hand and pushing the front door open to call, quite unladylike, "Lady Morgana!"

[magicalskeptic]

Momentarily startled, Morgana spins on her heel at the sound of a familiar voice (they may look alike, but Morgana is quite certain that, besides accent, they cannot sound the same).

She sees Veda standing in the doorway of a lovely little house. Morgana likes this neighbourhood. "Good day, Veda." It feels odd not having a title to call her. Morgana's well aware the other woman must have one.

"Are you visiting Xanadu today?" Gives one of her classic not too enthusiastic smiles in greeting. She's always been taught (though she's ignored it at times) that being overly demonstrative was a way for others to spot weakness.

This would be a lovely surprise, if it were not for the sleeping contents of her basket.

[visitedupon]

"Why, in a manner of speaking, yes!" It's odd to her how pleased she is to see Morgana, but they'd seemed to get along so nicely when they met and the truth is that in Riva, Veda feels...lonely, a little. The weight of her losses is heavy and she's been away from her second home so long that she's having to relearn old friendships and how to stand as a part of her family now she isn't a child any more.

New friends, new faces, new places...

It feels easier. It feels welcome. "I've purchased a house here - this house! - as a sort of a, well, a home away from my home. Would you- may I offer you tea?"