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Post by Ayeny Alashia on Sept 18, 2006 17:32:19 GMT
The Earth's Light, *Ayeny says with a hard frown, perhaps feeling slightly challenged by Birchy.* Yes, I do.
*She bites back any further response at the feeling that the white squirrel will build on his point, perhaps eventually answering her question. Or perhaps not, she amends. In which case I'll get the answer from him eventually.*
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Post by Terragon Scrufftail on Sept 20, 2006 17:08:31 GMT
*Birchy begins to answer Ayeny's question - before long the other three listen in, as the squirrel explains himself in his newly aquired tone of flat intelligence.* The Earth's Light. Exactly. So, light or dark - *Birchy nods subtly at Ashnel, who doesn't seem to mind at the present* - surely your leaders accept them. Mayhaps your just squirrels, perhaps badger and other creatures too that I've not seen b'fore-? *Terragon nods. The little squirrel's words are thought-provoking. Anybeast watching us now who think Ash' or Lord Starsett were in charge. ' Guess it's strange how these things turn out...*
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Post by Ayeny Alashia on Sept 21, 2006 20:41:17 GMT
*Ayeny makes a noise of assent to say that she understands, although the reason doesn't seem quite... solid to her. A striking contrast to his earlier pretended baby voice, Birchy's tone seems less cheerful and without enough emotion to really persuade Ayeny. I guess... we'll see, she thinks, reaffirming her decision to watch the strange white squirrel.*
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Post by Terragon Scrufftail on Sept 22, 2006 18:56:15 GMT
*Birchy seems to sense her discontent, and reaches out to take the other squirrel's paw.* Do you worry because you do not understand, or because you think what I'll say is so terrible that you'd rather not hear? *Ashnel watches and finds it fairly hard to conceal a small grin. Nice answer, Rolywave. He murmurs, communicating by thought alone.*
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Post by Ayeny Alashia on Sept 22, 2006 20:00:04 GMT
*Ayeny looks a bit surprised at this, and her face twists into a frown, although she does not pull away from the other's paw.* It's not- It's just- *she attempts to say, and then interrupts herself with a sigh.*
I don't know, *she says, and it is that which makes her most uncomfortable. Although she'd never admit it, Ayeny cannot stand not knowing. She looks back at Birchy and changes the subject off of her as abruptly as it had come on.* Don't halt your explanation because of me; I'm actually very curious.
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Post by Terragon Scrufftail on Sept 23, 2006 8:00:03 GMT
It's as simple as it gets - *Birchy grins.* - I've no reason to want to go back. There's no reason why I shouldn't stay with you. Terralux, I take it, is the name of your tribe? Settlement. *Terragon corrects.* And you're welcome to stay. Me and Ayeny could look after you for a while. *Ashnel adds, and immediately inwardly cringes at his own words.* That is - if you need looking after - you being new t' Mossflow'r. Not that I'm ahppy with it - only 'cause Ayeny won't forgive me if I don't, y'see... You furry fraud of a treerat! *Jupiter mutters, expressing Terragon and his own thoughts in one sentence.*
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Post by Ayeny Alashia on Sept 23, 2006 17:25:58 GMT
*Ayeny looks back at Ashnel skeptically, with a look that says, 'Don't blame your moments of emotion on me...'. She then turns more cheerfully back to Birchy.* We'd be happy to, if you'd like. *Then she adds, dryly,* If it makes Ashnel feel any better, I won't forgive him if he doesn't.
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Post by Terragon Scrufftail on Sept 24, 2006 8:59:03 GMT
*Birchy latches himself onto Ashnel's paw and gives Ayeny a dibbunlike look again.* Thank-you miz 'Yeny. *He squeaks, before giving a rueful grin.* Thanks. *The little squirrel mutters, awkwardly. Ash' settles down next to Ayeny again.* I don't do the kinda emotional stuff... can you imagine me as the happy pixie of emotion-?! *Birchy gives a mock-thoughtful look.* Well... - Don't answer that question! *Ashnel adds quickly.*
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Post by Ayeny Alashia on Sept 24, 2006 14:03:37 GMT
*The happy pixie of emotion?! Ayeny thinks, incredulously, but there is a grin on her face. It appears that we've yet another beast who'll make fun of Ashnel... she thinks (but refrains from saying out loud.) Good. It keeps him humble.* Now that that's decided...? *she trails of with a meaningful look.*
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Post by Terragon Scrufftail on Sept 24, 2006 17:55:59 GMT
The choice, my queen, is yours. *Ashnel answers, the sarcasm creeping back in.* We could return to Terralux and leave Jupiter with the picnic... or we could stay here and meet the rest of the group down on the shore lat'r-? Tough decision. *Terragon chimes in with an unnecessary comment.*
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Post by Ayeny Alashia on Sept 24, 2006 18:41:06 GMT
*Ayeny doesn't quite manage to scowl at the "queen" comment, but looks around at the others.* Well... I don't think we should waste a perfectly good picnic... unless you all are full and ready to move on? *she asks the others.* Meaning no disrespect, Lord Starsett, *she adds to Jupiter with a slight nod of her head.*
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Post by Terragon Scrufftail on Sept 25, 2006 16:09:53 GMT
OOC: Advancing quest.
BIC: *A short while later finds Ashnel, Terragon, Birchy and Starsett down on the sands. Both white and black squirrel are fencing with washed-up lengths of driftwood while the tide creeps up for midday.* *The badger and Terragon watch from a distance, the latter allowing a tiny crab to run across her paw. She flips her paw over to stop the miniture monster from falling while Jupiter looks on. His eyes tell a different story though. They take in none of the scene before their master and look back... A tall, dark, squirrel and badger spar on the sands.* *Jupiter looks up, to find the same squirrel approaching him at "swordpoint." Birchy grins broadly and lets the driftwood fall at the badger's footpaws.* What should I do with this hostage, Lord Jupiter? Throw him to Terragon's crab. *The other tells him, lazily.*
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Post by Ayeny Alashia on Sept 25, 2006 19:27:06 GMT
We'd have to wait a mite, to let it grow, first, *Ayeny concedes.* Perhaps you should just let him get away with a warning. *The squirrel stifles a yawn brought on by the increasing heat, hoping more cool ocean breezes with roll in and wake her up.*
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Post by Terragon Scrufftail on Oct 1, 2006 10:07:36 GMT
*Pepinote nods, and stiffles a grin. He lets Ashnel go and the dark squirrel bows low before Ayeny.* Thank-you, m'lady. You've saved me from death by vile crab - *He cuts off and nearly falls back laughing.* Careful, Ash'. *Jupiter murmurs.* Anyway, it looks like your lot have abandoned us, Terragon. They might be further 'long the shore. Or they could've gone back home. *The russet squirrel answers.* No matter. They can all look after themselves.
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Post by Ayeny Alashia on Oct 1, 2006 13:42:23 GMT
*Ayeny sighs at Ashnel and Birchy's silly mood, and her mind seems much more inclined to frolic with them than discuss 'important matters' with Terragon and Lord Starsett. A wry grin finally appears on her face as she keeps on ear on the latter two but most of her attention on the former.*
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