Dreamless Ambition Closed

⋖ 16/Jun/2024 @ late morning | OUTFIT | ENGLISH [#715380] | FRENCH [#b654a9] ⋗
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Brewing had always appealed to Evelynn. There was a systematic methodology to it. Like chemistry. It did not require one to be particularly powerful in an arcane sense, nor adept at casting. Instead, it was an art in and of itself, requiring finesse, understanding, patience, and a certain level of adaptability. Evelynn found it challenging in a relaxing sort of way. But there existed aspects of it that she certainly could do without, such as the butchering of certain necessary ingredients.

Nevertheless, it had to be done. While a pot nestled comfortably over a flame to bring it to medium-high heat, Evelynn butchered the snake. Off went its head. Out went its fangs. From the incision to its belly, she was able to strip off its skin and remove its innards. After thoroughly cleaning what remained under cool running water, she sliced the meat into small chunks and tossed them into the pot. They sizzled and crackled immediately, and the lioness had to take care that they didn't stick to the sides. She wrinkled her nose. As they browned, the aroma of cooked serpent filled the air. While not entirely unpleasant, neither was it particularly appetizing. She took a sip of wine to veil the aroma before dumping its contents into the pot with the browned snake.

Once it was just starting to boil, she reduced the heat to a low-medium. Silver strands of hair were dropped into it one by one. She watched as the four unicorn hairs spiraled with two slow clockwise stirs of the contents. The spoon tapped gently on the inside wall of the pot before being set off to the side. A heavy lid settled with a quiet clattering. It would have to simmer like that for twenty minutes. There was plenty of time to get some studying in. And so she sat off to the side of her cauldron to hunch over a great tome, now and then jotting down notes on a blank piece of parchment or practicing the movements of a spell with her wand.