phoenix in the fire

“I suppose that’s as good a reason as any,” she said softly.

“what about you?”

“It’s nice to meet you.too. Why did you come to the Safehouse? If I may ask.”

“I just wanted something new I guess, wanted to get away.”

“I see. My name’s Aveira.”

“Nice to meet you Aveira.”

“That’s interesting. Do you like space?”

“Kind of, I grew up with it so its kind of like common to me.”

“It’s in a small jar about the size of a baby food jar. Clear liquid,” Levi shook his head, rubbing the back of his neck. “Probably too late to be working if I’m losing things,” he chuckled. “I was mixing up a simple salve for treating magically induced burns. I’ll just leave if for tomorrow.”

“oh yeah that. I think I saw it earlier, but I don’t remember where you sat it down.” he smiled softly. “maybe you should sleep? I could help you tomorrow, I am a nurse and all, maybe I’ll be some use.” 

“Jupiter? That’s a peculiar name. A nice one, but still peculiar.”

“yeah -- my moms are obsessed with space.”

“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to stare. I just wasn’t sure I had seen you before.”

Levi narrowed his eyes slightly in thought. “I had some birch sap a minute ago, I swear,” he sighed, looking back at the work bench. “Did you see me put it down anywhere?”

Jupiter looked at him confused “birch sap?” he asked and shoved his hands into his pockets “um..I don’t think so, I don’t even know what it is..”

Joseph thought for a moment and shook his head. “No, I can’t say I have seen you before. Sorry - I’m pretty tired, I start getting easier to confuse then,” he grinned.

“well its nice to meet you.” Jupiter let out a small chuckle ‘I understand that completely. Busy hours make it hard to sleep.”

Joseph shook his head. “Sorry, sorry, zoned out while I was trying to remember if I’ve seen you before. Didn’t mean to stare.”

“oh its not z problem. My name is Jupiter if that rings any bells for you.”