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[la_matrona]

[so, it is her birthday once more. What's more, a birthday as she prefers it; by herself in the quiet. Yet, this year, she can't help but be a little more on edge. Or perhaps the quietness is quieter than it used to be... Or perhaps she is not as strong as she used to be.]

What do people do to amuse themselves in this place? There seems so much to do, it's nearly overwhelming, but I don't want to waste my time with trying a million different things.

[and, honestly, she doesn't expect anyone's recommendation to appeal to her. But, at least, she'll have a sort of company]

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[beautyrest]

Well, I love to sing. My aunts said I could sing before I could speak. And once the weather is more permitting, I would like to explore the forests here. Until then, I've taken up tending to indoor gardening until I can start a proper one outside.

[la_matrona]

[of course she would love to sing. Naturally. But Imelda feels oddly tempered at this. Tired almost and a little curious. It's what he always does to her given any length of time.]

I would love to hear you sometime. [and it's only partly true, but the full truth is entirely too complicated for her to dwell on] Unfortunately I am no use at gardening. [and has even lesser interest. Oh it's worthwhile and notable, but she's never been one for digging in the dirt]

[beautyrest]

You are very kind to say that. I've never intentionally sung for anyone but my animal friends and aunts, but I would not mind if the opportunity someday presented itself.

Oh, my Aunt Flora was a master in the garden, she could make anything grow no matter the time of year. She taught me all about what herbs and roots and plants I can use for food and medicine, what is safe and isn't safe to eat or touch as well.

[la_matrona]

[kind? Well Imelda hadn't considered it a compliment exactly, but she's willing it to be one if only because this niña seems very sweet]

You seem very attached to your familia What did your Tia Flora do? [an apothecary? Midwife? Perhaps just a housewife good around the garden]

[beautyrest]

Oh yes, my family means everything to me. [It's why she gave up true love for her kingdom and family.]

We lived in the woods away from the rest of the kingdom; my Aunt Flora, Aunt Fauna, Aunt Merryweather, and myself. We had everything provided to us by the forest.

[la_matrona]

You must miss them. I know I do. [every day]

Is it hard being here by yourself?

[beautyrest]

Oh yes. I was on my way to meet my parents before coming here with my aunts. I still haven't gotten a chance to meet my parents and kingdom, but I hope they are proud of the woman and princess I've grown into.

Yes, and no. With just the four of us in the woods, I was raised to be able to survive all on my own... but I do miss them deeply. It's an ache in my heart, a longing I've never had before.

[la_matrona]

It sounds to me you're homesick, niña. It's a terrible feeling to have and one that remains with you. But it helps to remember the good times you had and what they meant to you. Also to do things you used to do together.

[though she shudders inwardly at the thought of a girl being taken from her parents, or any child. How horrible that must be for everyone. No one should have to lose their child]

[beautyrest]

I suppose so. I've never left home before coming here, at least, not in a way like this. And I've never been without my aunts.

We used to sit by the fireplace and read after all the chores were done or they'd ask me to sing while we all danced.

[la_matrona]

That sounds beautiful. I did much the same with my daughter when I was alive. [more or less]

If you are ever lonely [she considers this] know that you don't have to be.

[for what company Imelda is at any rate]

[beautyrest]

That is very kind of you to offer, madam. I've been rude and have not even asked for your name so that I may call upon you.

[la_matrona]

You may call me Señora Rivera. And my door is open at any time.

[beautyrest]

[Spanish? Aurora's languages are limited to French, German, English, and Latin, but she knows Spanish when she hears it.]

A pleasure, Señora, truly. And thank you. I am Princess Aurora. I look forward to meeting you.

[la_matrona]

And I you. [she's never met a princess before. Or any sort of royalty. Even in the Land of the Dead. But more than that, she's looking forward to meeting a friend.]

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[trollkeru]

People watching. The reason isn't creepy I will add. It's more for people inspire writing in some ways so seeing what people do is just interesting.

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[la_matrona]

[she doesn't have the patience for it or otherwise gets bored easily. But...]

You are a writer? What do you write?

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[trollkeru]

I'm not a professional writer, but I have considered it.

I don't have a genre I write exclusively, but that's the part of figuring myself out while here by trying a bit of everything and seeing what I enjoy.

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[la_matrona]

May you find something you enjoy then.[and that doesn't hurt him in the end]Perhaps I should take up reading.

[though she's never been much of a reader and the thought is a bit boring but she's got too much time on her hands here]

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[trollkeru]

Reading is always a good thing to at least try. One can you their imagination while they read.

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[la_matrona]

I don't have much of one to begin with. It's something to do, anyway.

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[trollkeru]

It is, at least until you can find something you love.

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[la_matrona]

I used to have something I adored. [and she'd never wanted anything else until she'd had to choose between one half of her heart or the other.

Oh well. that is old news]
Gracias, for speaking to me.

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[trollkeru]

Sometimes hobbies change over time. it's just a case of finding that one passion, or the old passion and just finding something to spark it again.

You are welcome. Even if I didn't help sometimes talking is good.