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Irhya Pendhula ([personal profile] omnicrafter) wrote in [community profile] starhuevalley2018-07-14 12:14 am

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[At this point, people have probably seen a few miqo'te by now. At first, Irhya keeps her face hidden, but seems to have a change of heart shortly thereafter, brushing some hair out of her face as she adjusts the frame. For coming from a world that is so technologically limited in the face of -- this... she sure has adapted quickly.

There is something apprehensive about the way her eyes dart back and forth, about the initial pause before she starts speaking, but it's easily forgettable once she finds her stride.]


Let me just preface this by saying that where I'm from, animal husbandry is forbidden. Fear of upsetting the forest and all that... though frankly I've always thought the Elementals need to stop being such temperamental little shites in the first place. Anyway, dairy is understandably scarce because of it, and imports are scarce as well as prohibitively expensive, so most of the populace lives on grown produce and wild game.

Which brings me to my problem. I have no interest in playing around in the dirt, but I suppose raising animals doesn't sound all that bad. Especially when I, personally, have a lot more use for wool and milk than most things that come from plants. But I also don't know the first damn thing about it.

[After she confesses, the top half of a sheep becomes visible at the bottom of the frame, and she leans down a little to stroke it. There also seems to be something black and furry skulking about on a hay bale behind her; a cat, most likely.]

So! I normally don't do this, but I would like to propose a trade. If there's anyone willing to help me with my little problem -- showing me the basics, hanging around to lend a hand, whatever works -- I can probably craft a few things in return. Tools, clothing, medicines... actually, it's probably easier just to pitch what you need from me and I'll decide case-by-case. I'm not yet familiar with what kinds of materials might be available here, but I think we can make something work out, right?

Just one rule: if you end up getting indecisive on me, I'm defaulting to cooking.

[She makes as if to end the recording, but hesitates, struck with a second thought.]

Oh, and one more thing. If anyone here happens to be a native to Eorzea, I have a few questions for you.
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[personal profile] the_perfect_pear 2018-07-15 07:36 pm (UTC)(link)
No, no, back home. I live on a farm back home and we, as in my family, raise chickens, pigs and let cattle stay on our farm. I can show you the basics of caring for animals if you need help.

[At least there's that. Pear is a nice lady after all.]
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[personal profile] the_perfect_pear 2018-07-16 06:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh no, no problem at all. There's plenty we can exchange if you want to help out just a little on the farm in exchange. Or at the very least, help once in a while with moving a fruit stand into the town.
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[personal profile] the_perfect_pear 2018-07-16 08:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you, that's really appreciated. I shouldn't need the aid for a while, so if you want, I can show you how to take care of the chickens first.
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[personal profile] the_perfect_pear 2018-07-17 04:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Of course, we can meet up and I'll show you. I have only a couple of chickens as well so it should go quickly.