Rose
*Sivne would be standing outside on a balcony, drinking a cup of something. It was cold and snowing lightly outside but she didn't seem to mind, wrapped up warm with a small cast iron fireplace burning next to her. She was looking out silently over the village and the valley with a pensive expression on her face.*
Lisa
*The Ursinoid was stalking the lodge halls in search of something warm to drink, when she noticed Sivne out on the balcony. She glanced around briefly, before stepping out to join her. It was cold. Almost made her wish she still had all her fur.* "...Something on your mind?" *Sonja wondered, leaning against the railing to take in the same sight.*
Rose
*She glanced over her shoulder as she heard the door open and close behind her, giving a little nod as Sonja walked out to join her. Her gaze looked out once again to the village, taking a short sip of her drink. There was a bottle next to her but shew as drinking from a cup.* "Admiring the view. Mmh.. We have the best winters up here." *She reached for the bottle and handed it out to Sonja.* "Care for a drink? It'll keep you warm."
Lisa
"...It is beautiful." The Ursinoid agreed with a silent nod as she surveyed the snowy landscape. If not for the intense battle they had fought earlier, she might have been inclined to think of it as calm and peaceful too. At the offer, the Ursinoid looked over and nodded again. "That'd be nice... I was just looking for something warm." That begged the question why she had ventured outside. But Sonja figured if cold was inevitable, might as well be cold with an old comrade.
Rose
*She handed over the bottle. There was a cinnamon smell from it.* "That'll warm you up in no time." *She said, sipping more from her cup.* "It's a good place to call home, here. Good to be back in Brayer country." *She reached over and pulled over two chairs, moving the fireplace to be between the two chairs as she sat down, relaxing.*
Lisa
"Brayer country... How long have you been away?" *Sonja gave the bottle a cautious sniff. The cinnamon smell was almost overpowering thanks to her sensitive nose, but she was able to stomach it all the same. The Ursinoid took a cautious sip right from the bottle. Sure enough, as it went down it warmed her right up. Sonja nodded slowly in approval.* "Already working." She was quick to join Sivne by the fireplace, sitting in the other chair. That helped too.
Rose
*It was some kind of grape alcohol with a fair amount of spices, tasted pretty good!* "Been away since.. Mmh. Ten years? Maybe more. Ever since I went to Mipmi." *She finished off her cup and set it to the side.* "So, could use your help in running this place, beyond just wintering here."
Lisa
*Fruit flavor? Sonja liked fruit. She licked her lips clean. It wasn't a surprise she took another sip.* "Long time indeed..." *She affirmed with a nod. Hearing the request for aid, the Ursinoid looked up from the fire, an eyebrow raised.* "Is that right? Hmm... What sort of help did you have in mind?" *It seemed like her travel companion had already found quite a lot of reliable staff, from the cooks to the watchmen.*
Rose
"Well if we're going to turn this into something big I need people I can trust. I've got people who can be the foundations, cooks and book keepers, but I need good fighters and people who can lead people. Also helps we've known each other for a year or so." *She smiled a little, leaning back in her chair.* "It's about time you got some proper experiance leading people into battle anyway."
Lisa
*Sonja nodded slowly at the explanation. She certainly seen plenty of the former. And she supposed she fit the latter group rather well too.* "I see now." *The Ursinoid confirmed, pondering over the suggestion.* "You're right. We've fought side-by-side for awhile now. I wouldn't mind staying around to help out." She rubbed her chin. "Perhaps when the warmer months come, I can convince some of the slaves we rescued to immigrate too."
Rose
"Always room for more settlers, hopefully some might actually want to fight." *She pondered for a moment, tapping the armrest of her chair.* "...Mmh. Of course if you take up a proper role here we need to get you a proper room and a bed, something that isn't just a dorm."
Lisa
"Agreed." *The Ursinoid nodded. She suspected the newly freed former slaves would be determined to fight for their freedom. Sonja tilted her head to the side slightly at the mention of a proper room.* "That... Would be nice..." *She rubbed her chin.* "Though, there's no need to make that a priority. I've stayed in vastly inferer dwellings for far longer."
Rose
*She shook her head with a smirk.* "Don't be so modest, you have a right to want some comfort." *She stood up.* "Mmh, i'm getting cold now. Shall we head inside? We could play a game perhaps?"
Lisa
Sonja paused, considering these words for a moment, then nodded slowly. "Well... I certainly wouldn't refuse..." The Ursinoid replied, smiling ever so slightly. Sonja rose to her feet shortly there after, then headed towards the door to go inside. Guess that was her answer to that question. "Games? ...Alright, humor me."
Rose
*Sivne would head inside and take her coat off, hanging it up. She'd grin as Sonja agreed to play a game, heading upstairs and into her bedroom. She'd pull out a board and box, setting it down on a table and taking a seat.* "Mm. Ever played chess?"
Lisa
The Ursinoid followed, unsure what to expect of this endeavor. As eventually they arrived, she ted eyes on the checkered board. "I've... Seen it set up before..." She rubbed her chin. "But I haven't played it, no."
Rose
"Well take a seat, i'll teach you. Chess sharpens the mind, it's good to play." *Once Sonja had sat down she began setting up the board and began explaining each piece. She then started first.*
Lisa
"I see..." *Sonja nodded slowly. She took a seat at the board too and listened intently as the instructions were provided to her. And then the game began. Apparently, the Ursinoid learned fast. She managed to beat her instructor on the first try!* "That was... Challenging. It makes you think, doesn't it?"
Rose
*Turns out Sivne wasn't a sore loser.* "It's interesting. I only learned it recently since I got here, Cylai taught me. I suppose beating me means you have an eye for strategy." *She smirked a bit, reaching over for a bottle of beer she had on the shelf, pouring herself a cup.* "Want some?"
Lisa
*The Ursinoid nodded slowly and rubbed her chin at this conclusion.* "Well... Real battles aren't quite the same as chess... But patience and improvisation are some common themes between them." *She raised an eyebrow as Sivne went to grab the bottle. More alcohol? Well, why not. Sonja nodded.* "Sure."
Rose
*She grinned and got Sonja a cup, pouring her some beer.* "Mmh. Hitting shit and knowing where to move a pawn are a bit different, i suppose." *She sipped her beer.* "Shall we go again?"
Lisa
*The Ursinoid nodded in agreement with Sivne, taking the cup and swiftly draining the contents.* "Again? Hmm, sure." *Sonja nodded and they soon started their match. While the game had a similar outcome as before, this time it was much closer and more intense. Both sides had less pieces left.*
Rose
"....Mmh. Looks like I just ran out of pieces." *She shrugged and finished her beer, yawning. She looked tired.* "Mmmmm. I'm sleepy.."
Lisa
"...We should get some rest." *The Ursinoid nodded in agreement. She was a bit tired too.* "Thank you for the company and instruction. Perhaps we'll play again sometime?"
Rose
"Mmh... Join me? It's cold and I want someone to cuddle." *Sivne offered with a light smiled, standing up and walking over to the bed.*
Lisa
*Sonja paused a moment at the request. It was rather sudden, but Sivne was right. It was cold.* "That... Could be nice..." *She reluctantly admitted, before heading over to join her.*