[Video]

[stitch_witch]

[As the video starts, Lark is clearly seated by a warm fire, the communicator pointed toward her, and her hands are busy with what is clearly a pair of knitting needles. She looks insanely comfortable doing this, even with the head of her dog in her lap, just barely on screen.]

Good afternoon all. I was hoping to request some assistance in assisting you. I'm trying to make mittens to help keep us warm when outside this winter. But I need hand sizes. Anyone who would like a pair is welcome to come visit me in the hotel so I can take measurements.

[Then she smiles, shaking her head. Chances were people might find that weird, but she moves on.]

Where I'm from, it's very common to work on projects like this in the winter, and it makes me feel at home to do such things. So I would like to do this, not only to pass the time, but to help you all keep your fingers warm and comfortable this winter.

Comments

[catchable]

I've just never met anyone with magic that is mortal. 'Mortal mage', that's like an oxymoron. Way weirder than the talking mushrooms. What's the point then, of your magic?

[stitch_witch]

Thread magic is valuable for many things. It is particularly apt for binding magic, as well as unraveling other spells. It can be used to spin magic together too, should one be strong enough.

[catchable]

And who told you that was all you could do? Couldn't you unbind yourself?

I'll let you practice on me. I'm very generous like that.

[stitch_witch]

I am a master mage. I am quite aware of what I am and am not capable of. And it is not as if my magic is suitable to work upon others who have not worked spells.

[catchable]

I am not above admitting that I have no idea what you mean. It doesn't work on mortals? Er...people who can't do magic? Wait, I'm a people who can't do magic, that's not right, either. Earthlings?

[stitch_witch]

I admit I am not from Earth, but are you capable of magic?

[catchable]

Earthlings!

I am capable, yes. Very good at it, in fact. Unfortunately, these paws don't allow me to have an effective pointing finger.

[stitch_witch]

Your magic requires a gesture component then?

[catchable]

Yours doesn't?!

A witch with a broken finger is like a car without wheels. Sure, you can still do some fun stuff with it, but most of the power is gone.

[stitch_witch]

No. I don’t believe any mage in my world is so constrained. So long as I have my tools I can work my spells. And my tools happen to be fabric, fiber, thread, and anything that works them.

[catchable]

I guess that's kind of like making potions. As long as you have the ingredients, you can make a potion. Can you use your thread to make someone's butt bigger?

[stitch_witch]

Why would I ever wish to do such a thing?

[catchable]

Because it would make me laugh. Small sacrifice to make.

[stitch_witch]

There is no true joy and amusement to be had in the embarrassment of others. Only a refusal of compassion.

[catchable]

I don't think you've ever seen someone with a really big butt.

[stitch_witch]

[Mila Preserve! What suffering has this one been through to not find pleasure in anything but cruel try?]

My friend Lerith is going to be coming to visit today, and he usually takes Little Bear for walks. Would you like to come over then? I have some older yarn that you would be welcome to play with while I work on making a set of mittens for you.

[catchable]

I'll watch the door for the guy leaving with the dog. Get that yarn good and tangled for me.

[stitch_witch]

What, you wouldn’t prefer to manage the tangling yourself? Still, if you wish, it would take no magic at all to manage it. Wool is so very playful.