February Catch All

[frogfear]

Who: Willow Rosenberg (frogfear)
What: Catch All
When: Throughout February
Where: Around Trench

Content Warnings: Will tag threads as necessary

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[cuddlery]

[Scorpia just stays nearby in case there is anyway she can help.]

I understand that feeling. I've felt a little more slippery than usual today! In retrospect, maybe coming here wasn't the smartest idea I've had...

[She'll just. Try to distance herself from the breakable stuff.]

My name's Scorpia! Nice to meet you, Willow. This is a very pretty shop!

[frogfear]

Thanks. I, uh, can't really take credit for it. I just help run it. An old friend of mine set it up way back in Deerington, but he went back to the ocean, so me and Luna have taken over.

[It's going on a year since John and Herc left Trench together, and Willow still thinks of them both from time to time.

While normally it may not strike as too unusual that two people may be struggling with an off day as far as luck or coordination goes, it's not lost on her that this is Trench, and the coincidence seems far too likely to be something more, and it immediately puts Willow on alert.]

Like... more slippery how?

[cuddlery]

Oh, this one really goes back then! It's about time I paid a visit. I have met Luna Lovegood, never knew she had a business venture!

[Hearing that much does feel comforting to Scorpia, at least.

In any case, Scorpia tries to stand still to keep more unfortunate stuff from happening!]

Right, I mean slippery in... most meanings of the word? I just feel like I'm slipping and sliding everywhere I go! [A nervous chuckle.] And most things I pick up? They are not staying there for long!

[frogfear]

Yeah... Me too...

[Willow trails off thoughtfully for a moment. If they're both having the same issue, then it's probably not just a rough day. Something occurs to her and she glances up at Scorpia.]

Hey, maybe we both keep our hands off and, you know, away from all the breakable stuff until we figure this out, okay?

[She dumps the contents of the dustpan in the garbage and sets that and the broom aside, throwing her arms up when the latter immediately just clatters to the floor. Whatever. It can stay there.]

I don't know about you, but I kind of get the feeling there's something more going on than just both of us having a bad day.

[cuddlery]

[She nods along with her idea - and flinches just slightly at the falling broom. Well, close enough!]

Yeah, I am very ready to keep away from anything delicate! [She's already had to be careful with how powerful her pincers can be. Now she has to be extra cautious!]

You know, I think I get what you're getting at. This can't just be a coincidence. This might be a... a thing. A thing that's happening to people. [It's hard to find words to describe stuff that happens to people every month.]

[frogfear]

[It's a relief to hear Scorpia is prepared to use caution, but Willow expected nothing less really. She's aware she'll have to be more careful herself until they can get to the bottom of this, but at least they're both on the same page.]

Yeah - yeah, that's what I'm thinking too. Now, whether or not it's the Doorway's doing, or Riteior, or... just kind of a thing that happens sometimes I'm not sure yet.

[Carefully, Willow pulls a large book out from under the counter and starts flipping through it.]

We've got a book on common curses around here. It helps a lot when people come in looking for a solution for something specific. Maybe you can check your Omni too? Or, there's all kinds of books on the shelves too.

[cuddlery]

[Good old caution! Scorpia's ready to be more careful than ever.]

Oh yeah, good point. Could be any number of forces at play here!

[It often feels too exhausting to try tracing these events to their source. Scorpia just chalks them up to things that happen in Trench! But if there's a way to stop this curse, that's absolutely worth looking into.]

Some good old knowledge can go a long way! I think I'll take a looksie at one of those books if that's okay.

[She then takes slow, careful steps towards ones of those shelves. And she slowly, carefully reaches her pincer towards a book...! But as she grips it, all the other books just fall on her. It might not really hurt her, but it's still unpleasant!]

O-okay, sorry, maybe not the best idea!