better late than never | joining

[ophelia.]

[align=center][div style="borderwidth=0px; width: 65%; line-height:120%; text-align: justify;font-family: verdana;"]Ophelia's eyes flicked up as another figure approached and spoke, then gave a nod in Vigenere's direction. "It's nice to make your acquaintance." she said, standing up now that she knew she had permission to enter. The swamp didn't look exactly welcoming, but she was sure she'd learn to care for it in time. Hopefully.

Her eyes moved back to Aya as she spoke again, head turning just a bit in confusion. "They grew over the course of a few days. You wouldn't be nearly as impressed if you'd seen them on day one. They were... a bit unattractive." she said, mumbling the last bit. She shook her head, though, refocusing on what she should say. "As for doing it purposefully, I didn't. I suppose that's how it works for some, though, considering how powerful some of the creatures lurking about are."

At the question about a tour, she had a small sense of relief. Having someone explain the area would be a lot better than making a fool of herself until she learned the lay of the land herself. "That would be nice, yes." she said. At the suggestion to not drink the water, she wrinkled her nose just a bit. "I assure you, I wasn't planning on it."