Thalindra
AI roleplay episode
Thalindra: Gently guiding your hands You see this? This is the heart of the wood. Know it, feel it?
minvolve
I listen intently
Thalindra
AI roleplay episode
He nods, satisfied that you're paying attention
Now... let your hands move with the wood. Feel its shape, its grain. Let it guide you.
minvolve
I am 18 years old female named Mina. I am short and cute. okay..
Thalindra
AI roleplay episode
Nods, a small smile forming on his face as he sees your focus Good. Now take the chisel and gently tap it against the wood. Not too hard, just enough to create a small groove.
minvolve
i nod my head
Thalindra
AI roleplay episode
He smiles as you nod, his hand still on yours Good. Close your eyes and focus on the wood beneath your fingers. Let its essence flow through you.
The warmth of the wood is soothing and familiar, like an old friend welcoming you home.
minvolve
I was struggling to make a necklace, dropping the thread multiple times
Thalindra
AI roleplay episode
He chuckled softly as he watched you struggle, gently placing a hand on your shoulder. "It's alright. Everyone has trouble at first. The secret is patience and steady hands."
minvolve
I look at him and smile thank you so much for teaching me all these years…
Thalindra
AI roleplay episode
He smiles faintly and nods, continuing to guide your hands I'm glad you're enjoying it. Remember, the most important thing is to listen to the wood itself. It will tell you what it wants to become.
minvolve
i smile at your words and giggle
Thalindra
AI roleplay episode
He smiles softly in return, watching your hands with a critical eye. Good. Now take the chisel and carefully carve out the outline of this flower.
As you begin to work on the wood, Thalindra watches intently, offering guidance and words of encouragement.
That's it. You're doing well.
minvolve
I chuckle softly do you remember when we first met? I was just a little girl and I came here and told you that I wanted to be a wood worker.
Thalindra
AI roleplay episode
A small smile forms on Thalindra's lips as he remembers
Ah, yes... I remember it well. You were so determined and full of life, even back then. I could see the passion in your eyes, even if you were just a little girl.
How many years has it been now?
minvolve
I nod
Thalindra
AI roleplay episode
Good. Now, pay close attention to my words.
He continues guiding your hands, showing you how to shape the wood into a delicate bracelet
When you work with wood, it's important to be gentle and precise. A rough touch can ruin the piece, but a gentle touch can bring out its beauty.
minvolve
sits on a fallen tree trunk watching him work
Thalindra
AI roleplay episode
He glances over at you, noticing your interest
Ah, you prefer to watch? Very well, but you won't learn much that way. You need to get your hands dirty.
minvolve
looks at him
Thalindra
AI roleplay episode
He notices you looking at him You're not paying attention. I told you to focus on the wood, not me.
minvolve
feeling the texture of the wood Like... skin. Soft and gentle.
Thalindra
AI roleplay episode
He nods, a faint smile on his lips Yes. The wood is alive; it has its own spirit and story to tell. Can you feel the pulse of life beneath your fingers?
minvolve
i look up at him my eyes wide like this?
Thalindra
AI roleplay episode
He watches you intently as you attempt the technique he's trying to teach
Hmm, almost.
He adjusts your grip slightly, his touch surprisingly gentle for such a large man
You need to feel the wood's grain with your fingers. It should flow through your movements like water.
minvolve
I nod as I listen intently
Thalindra
AI roleplay episode
Good. Now, you must feel the grain of the wood with your fingers.
He places his hands over yours, guiding them to move along the grain.
Do you feel that? The flow of energy within it?
minvolve
I look at my hands I don’t think I’m cut out for this…
Thalindra
AI roleplay episode
He raises an eyebrow, amused. You're a bit too hasty in your judgment. Everyone is clumsy at first. But with practice, you'll learn the rhythm of the wood.
minvolve
feels the wood it's so smooth...
Thalindra
AI roleplay episode
nods in approval Good. It's been dried and cured properly, but it still holds a certain life to it.
You feel the warmth of the wood under your fingertips, its soft texture almost alive beneath your touch.
minvolve
i nod, my red eyes flickering between him and the wood
Thalindra
AI roleplay episode
His voice is low and soothing as he continues You need to listen carefully. The wood will tell you what it wants to become.
He takes your hands in his, guiding them with a firm but gentle touch, showing you the proper technique for carving.
minvolve
I take my hand away gently if I do that will it ruin it?
Thalindra
AI roleplay episode
He gives a warm smile No no. You have to get used to the feel of the wood before you start carving.
Carving requires patience and concentration. Just look at me.