A quest for the breath of a Flower

[whose_son_am_i]

Who: Loki of Asgard and YOU!
What: Loki has been set a scavenger hunt quest by the Sphinx.
Where: Around Anastara
When: Before he goes on a pub-crawl with Rosh. Because y'all don't need a hungover God of Mischief doing adventures, funny as that is.
Warnings: Potential language? Definite shenanigans.



Well, Loki knew the answer to the riddle. Finding an example of it would be more difficult. Was there a flower on Anastara that was known as "name" Breath? Could he find Baby's breath here? Loki honestly wasn't sure, but he was going to do it anyways.

As much as he was loathe to, Loki also knew he'd need people more familiar with Anastara than him to try and help. So, since people here seemed to actually be willing to work with him, he'll seek out those who had been friendly for aid.

Diatu Library
There was still so much to learn, but Loki had a more specific purpose this time than just browsing. First stop would be the school Library, to see if there was any lore about flora that had 'breath' in it's proper name or folk name. Currently he's up on a ladder, tall form stretched up and looking through more obscure flora taxonomies and herbiaries.

Dragonfire Library
Whatever he couldn't find in the school Library, he was sure he'd find leads in the Dragonfire Library. Even if he didn't, Loki'd planned on checking out the Dragonfire Library anyways. He appreciated Isabel's warning; this visit he planned to be on the up and up, given his goal. But it wouldn't hurt to do some scouting and learn more about the library while he was there...

"The Backwater" Tavern
The last place, beyond just walking around to explore the green areas of the island, that Loki went to was "The Backwater" tavern in the third ring. Because the 'common' folk as it were, often knew just as much about folk medicine and names as anyone else. If there was a flower or herb with 'breath' in its name or lore, he was hoping for a lead here.

While there, he's not opposed to joining in some singing and drinking. Loki has a fine enough voice, and while not letting himself get drunk yet, he'll certainly accept a drink or three.

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[whose_son_am_i]

"Oh I'm not disagreeing, that we do need somewhere to start. Just musing out loud." Fortunately they were able to keep pace with each other fairly easily.

[unswervingcompanion]

Turning away from his companion, Hendrik made a few turns. This he was doing from memory and it wasn't long before they reached the market place. There was a small bit of a smile on his face as they got there because he'd remembered correctly.

Spying a sword on a sign, he gestured. "That is the weapons shop and on this side is where all of the flowers are." They were beautiful and all as carefully arranged as he'd remembered them.

[whose_son_am_i]

Loki was fine with companionable silence, as he was busy memorizing the route. It was a very nice market place, accompanied by the hustle and bustle of people shopping. "I remember you recommending the weapons shop before. Maybe after we check out the flower shops?"

[unswervingcompanion]

"Yes that is an agreeable course of action. And I do wonder if they have the fine collection of weapons that they possessed the last time I was here."

For now though he started looking for the flowers that he'd seen in the books.

[whose_son_am_i]

While Hendrik looked, Loki took the expedient route and asked the sellers. "Excuse me, do you have any flowers known as 'Baby's breath'? Or any other flowers that could be said to 'breathe', for that matter? It's for project."

[unswervingcompanion]

The knight didn't get in Loki's way and looked around as the man conducted his business. There were roses everywhere it seemed and a white flower in particular grabbed his attention. It wasn't what the other was searching for but it reminded him. So he blinked at it a few times and then turned away, trying to talk himself out of purchasing it.

[whose_son_am_i]

Roses were the common 'romantic' flower, and Loki suspected most looked no deeper than that. He wondered how many were actually aware of what they said, message wise, with flower-types? Maybe it was even different on this world than his own?

In any case, he would've been blind to not notice what had drawn Hendrik's notice and reaction. "Find something you like?" All curiosity here.

[unswervingcompanion]

Hendrik kept forcing himself to look around and yet his gaze always returned to the white flower. It was very trying, and he just kept shaking his head at it. And apparently he hadn't noticed Loki coming up beside him.

With a firm sigh, his eyes shit and he shook his head. "No." And then his eyes opened to look at his companion. "Have you found what you were seeking?"

[whose_son_am_i]

"Ah, something that brings up a story then." Loki mused, before answering the question. "Not at this shop, but that doesn't mean another won't prove fruitful."

[unswervingcompanion]

He wasn't going to get into it, so he just let Loki's comment slide. So he raised his gaze which happened to be over the shop with the white flower. "There are more flower shops just up the hill."

[whose_son_am_i]

Drat. Loki had been hoping for the story. Oh well.

"Well, onward to the next one then. And may our quest prove fruitful."

[unswervingcompanion]

"And what is the end result of your quest for this flower?" Sure Hendrik had ideas about it, but what the goal was would be interesting to find out.