First Steps

by **Nailah Weaver** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 3:34 am

Later that day Do'noma is in her tent, preparing and waiting for Sam. She cleared a space near the middle of the tent and has set out a varity of things, among them a couple small bowls. A small fire is burning in an earthen bowl, a small trail of smoke snaking up along the main post and outside.

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:18 am

Not quite understanding what the seer intended, Samantha made her way into the tent. She looked about, bewildered.

by **Nailah Weaver** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:28 am

"Sit down." she smiles and nods at the place in front of her.

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:30 am

"Alright..." She said nervously, taking a seat where indicated.

by **Nailah Weaver** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:36 am

"Relax. Is nothing bad." she smiles, being used to this kind of reaction, even if it's usually from teenagers. "Only here to do... formal... joining of tribe and show you some of preperations you will do when time comes." she goes on, plucking some dried... well it's some kind of plant... from where it was hung to dry up on the tent's 'ceiling' and crumbles the small piece into the fire.

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:40 am

"I'm just... going to trust you, here."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 11:00 am

She nods and reaches for one of the smaller cups. At closer inspection they seem to contain some ground up paste in different colours. Red, blue, yellow-brownish, green. Do'noma dips her finger into one of them and after some deliberation leans forward and begins to draw on Sam's face.

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 11:54 am

"...like yours, aye?" She asked as she tried to hold still.

by **Nailah Weaver** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 12:04 pm

"Yes, but not same. Will be your own." she nods, continuing to work while the room slowly fills with a faint, pleasant smell from the incense.

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 12:06 pm

"Now you've got me curious, not being able to see."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 12:13 pm

"Patient. You will see." she says, nodding at one of the larger bowls that's filled with water.

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 12:17 pm

"I can wait," she said with a small smile before thinking better of it and relaxing her face again.

by **Nailah Weaver** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 12:21 pm

After a while of drawing, leaning back to look at it and going back to correct something she seems to be happy with her work and hands Sam the bowl of water as a make-shift mirror.

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 12:23 pm

Certainly still curious, she went to look at her reflection.

by **Nailah Weaver** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 12:27 pm

The design is a mix of red and blue markings that, while certainly unusual-looking to Sam, isn't that extensive.

"Say what you think. Is important it feel right to you."

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 12:29 pm

"Almost like flames. Is that what came to mind?"

by **Nailah Weaver** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 12:34 pm

"Is to also fit your proper name, yes." she smiles. "And I joke a little giving it, but to mean something you have to accept it. Do you, Samantha Fire-Hair?"

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 12:37 pm

"There's... something about the way you say it," she said with a smile.

"Aye. I'll accept it."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 12:42 pm

"Remember this, then. When time comes you will do marking yourself."

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 12:44 pm

"I can remember it. I'm... good with faces."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 12:47 pm

"No skinwalking!" she chuckles.

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 12:48 pm

"I mean it lends itself well to remembering details."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 12:55 pm

"Thought I mention. Is part of things that you prepare everything yourself."

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 1:01 pm

"Seems you got lucky then," she teased.

by **Nailah Weaver** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 1:12 pm

She sticks her tongue out at Sam, but then she puts on a more serious expression again and places her hands on Sam's shoulders.

"Welcome into tribe, Samantha Fire-Hair. You have your spirit-face and spirit-name. Remember good and wear them with pride."

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 1:17 pm

"I'm... honored that you'd have me," she said, sounding a bit nervous towards the end when she realized what she was saying.

by **Nailah Weaver** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 1:25 pm

"Have to prove yourself still but is important step." she smiles, giving Sam's shoulder a gentle squeeze. "Am glad you take it."

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 1:33 pm

"And I will prove myself. I promise."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 1:51 pm

She nods.

"Would talk about how spirits touched you but think you know. But maybe other questions?"

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 2:03 pm

"When... others speak to me, what will they call me?"

by **Nailah Weaver** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 2:17 pm

"In our tongue? Hakaa'tish."

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 2:48 pm

"Bit of a mouthful, but I'll learn."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 2:53 pm

"No more than Samantha." she teases.

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 3:12 pm

"...suppose that's fair."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 3:26 pm

"Important is that you comfortable with it. So things feel right. Else... not so good."

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 3:29 pm

"As I said, there's just something in the way you say it."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 3:37 pm

She frowns slightly.

"I should not matter for this. Is your name and your journey."

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 3:40 pm

"...I'm sorry. I didn't mean to..."

by **Nailah Weaver** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 3:44 pm

"I know this probably strange to you, but is important." She lets out the 'to me' but it's obvious enough what she means.

by **Samantha McManus** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 3:53 pm

"...aye. I just thought you'd like that you're making this easier."

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