#vs: odilie fairburne

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A party was held to celebrate Peter's birthday, but it also served a strategic purpose. The woodcutters were a necessary staple of the community, Veonia relied on the Everilles to be a strong family. Showcasing a returned Thorley, a growing brood of well rounded children, and presenting a very well stocked store front were just a few of the benefits.

Many of the village's citizens were content enough to just be fed Della's delicious cooking.

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The villagers of Veonia, young and old, flocked to the Nyberg fish stand. Everyone knew that Norde provided quality meat at a fair price.

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The midwives stayed through Lilly's first day and that night. The woodcutter's home was clean and smelling fresh from summer herbs. Odilie's meal went over well, Peter finishing his portion so quickly he drank tea to settle his stomach.

Thorley made sure the midwives were paid well. A collection of firewood for the winter months and assorted woodland treats, mushrooms, nuts, and berries, were gifted to the fair haired woman.

The house, smelling sweet, had never been so happy for so long. Even the matriarch, Mary, had nothing rude to comment on.

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Odile Fairburne was used to the curiosity surrounding her practice. She much preferred the endless questions of "why" and "what" from children than them developing the taste of "witch" in their mouths. Peter inquired about the basics. "Why does mommy have to drink that tea?" or "What are you making that smells so good?"

Mari on the other hand was concerned with what was in the tea her mother was drinking to recover and why the midwife knew chamomile was so effective. Odilie was impressed with the girl's mind. The midwife recognized the girl's hunger for knowledge. Perhaps, the girl would make an excellent student.

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A third daughter, Lilly, is born.

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Della's birth was drawing near and she retired to the home. The Fairburnes made another appearance to the Everille hut, this time with the intent to stay until a baby was delivered. Avis and Sybil found each other's company almost immediately while Mary showed Odilie inside.

Della was not thrilled to see Odilie again and the women began to quarrel. Odilie was lost for words on how to better the situation. If Della could not be civil now, what would labor look like with the Midwife?

In attempt to deescalate the situation Odilie gave a sly smile and made a jest of the situation. Something along the lines of Baby Everille would think there was a storm to welcome him with all the noise. Della giggled, her neurotic mind grasping onto the opportunity to relax. Soon the midwife was able to gain trust.

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Della was not a newcomer to having children, but she knew it'd be foolish to not have a midwife assisting her. The only problem was during the pre-birth meeting the two women got in a fearsome quarrel. A dispute over the standard herbs and medicines to provide during labor had Della dismiss Odilie for the day. Hopefully the actual birth wouldn't be as hostile.