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Post by Terragon Scrufftail on Oct 28, 2006 12:32:53 GMT
OOC: Sinister... there's another good word.
BIC: *Ashnel's face falls.* Ah; I was hoping both you and Mrs. Windwhiffler would have overlooked that fact. *He brightens up momentarily and claps his paws together in an attempt to get the room's attention.* Anyhow, we should be on the road by now. *Ashnel tells them loudly, assuming he has the floor.* Get something to eat; pack anything you need - food, clothes. We meet down in the Village Square. Oh, and, Terragon? Seeing as you've invited her, go and find Ayeny's mother, would you?
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Post by Ayeny Alashia on Oct 28, 2006 12:43:02 GMT
*Ayeny raises her eyebrows at Ashnel's last note and gives Terragon a sympathetic look, although she wonders if Ashnel is trying to get back at Terragon for inviting her mother in the first place.* I think she's at the Tavern, *she tells the other, a little doubtfully.*
OOC: Hm... looking at that last post... I don't think squirrels have eyebrows.
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Post by Robin Redflash on Oct 28, 2006 12:44:50 GMT
*At this Robin bursts out laughing and decides this is the perfect chance to get him back for embaressin her with Elm.* Oh Ashnel why don't you go and get her? After all you are her new son-in-law and you two really should get to know each other a bit better due to that fact. *She folds her arms and grins. She looks on waiting for some kind of reaction from Ashnel.*
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Post by Terragon Scrufftail on Oct 28, 2006 13:14:39 GMT
We've got plenty of time on the journey, Robin. *Ashnel answers with turning a hair at the other's taunting.* Perhaps you should invite Elm along if you want an ice-breaking session. *Terragon makes a muttered comment from the doorway before disappearing out into the morning in the direction of the village square.*
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Post by Robin Redflash on Oct 28, 2006 19:29:56 GMT
*Robin blushes so deeply you can see it through her fur. How does he always manage to turn it against me! She thinks hoping to one day get the better of him. She frowns and stares down at her footpaws and then says quietly.* Maybe I will. *Her eyes glaze over slightly and her tail stiffens. She hates this.*
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Post by Ayeny Alashia on Oct 30, 2006 18:17:29 GMT
*Ayeny breaks what she deems to a slightly awkward silence.* I'll go and get some things together, then. *She rises and looks at the others a little questioningly, look asking if any of them want her to do something while she's at it.*
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Post by Terragon Scrufftail on Oct 30, 2006 20:53:56 GMT
*When Ashnel is certain Ayeny isn't looking, he gives Robin a friendly, yet annoying, "I'm right, aren't I?" look. For a moment or so, the dark squirrel feels a little guilty. But there again, he reminds himself. Nobeast would tease Robin if she wasn't so embarrased! Even so, Ashnel keeps it in mind to find a way to apologise to the red squirrel.* *Meanwhile, Robin's sister is in the ground floor of the tavern. Devoid of customers and with the chairs and stools stacked in the corner, the place feels empty. The hearth is fireless and cold. Nobeast appears to be around. Terragon glances at a painting on the walls that she has never noticed before. All other times I've been in here, I've been too distracted...*
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Post by Ayeny Alashia on Oct 31, 2006 17:50:17 GMT
*Florena Windwhiffler comes downstairs with such suspiciously correct timing that it may be she was watching from a window above... she sports a rather small pack, but the only visible weapon on her person is a small dagger in a leather sheath tucked into her belt. She looks at Terragon questioningly. *
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Post by Terragon Scrufftail on Nov 2, 2006 17:58:48 GMT
*Terragon spins around, talking quickly to avoid admitting that the other squirrel surprised her with the sudden entrance.* You're ready then? Ashnel and the others will probably be ready soon, I expect. Did you get a good night's rest for the journey-? Not up thinking about it, no? *Terragon manages to contain her babbling and with a last glance at the picture on the wall, makes her way out, pausing only to hold the door open for Florena - Mrs Windwhiffler, Terragon reminds herself.*
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Post by Robin Redflash on Nov 3, 2006 20:20:14 GMT
*Robin glares over at Ashnel and then remembers something that may ease her pain.* Well Ash if we're on the subject of asking people along why don't you ask Melamia? I'm sure she'd love to come with us and she would find it most educational. *She stares cooly over to Ashnel. I know I shouldn't but hey he started it! I'm gonna end it! Or at least try to.. She can't help herself but grin slightly at him. She waits to watch his reaction.*
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Post by Terragon Scrufftail on Nov 3, 2006 20:42:02 GMT
*Ashnel looks Robin up and down and shruggs.* Sorry... what was your point, again? *And with that, the other squirrel turns and heads back into his room. After shutting the door, Ashnel unhooks a shield from a peg high on the wall. He picks up Escaliber from the bed and sheaths the broad sword in a swift gesture. Supplies are left for the others to bring. The dark squirrel intends to make the journey a short one and he doubts his mind will be on food. Once we're at Noonvale, we'll cope - we'd better cope, 'cos I'd hate t' see what Mrs. Windwhiffler'll think of us if we don't. Ashnel's mind says Ayeny's mother's name in such a resigned way, that the squirrel almosts takes pity on himself. Florena, he reminds himself firmly. Never Mrs. Windwhiffler.*
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Post by Robin Redflash on Nov 3, 2006 22:23:51 GMT
*Robin growls and kicks out as Ashnel leaves the room. She never wins against him! She isn't even playing a game but whatever it is she's sure she lost. She looks around frowning and hoping that they can get off soon. Absentmindedly she checks her rapiers. Her old one given to her when she became and honary member of the guosim and the newer one she got awarded from the Long Patrol. She smiles faintly as she remebers these times. Seh sheathes them again and waits for Terragon to come back.*
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Post by Ayeny Alashia on Nov 5, 2006 4:37:34 GMT
*Florena nods a bit in response to Terragon, following her out of the tavern. As much as she doesn't like to admit it, she doesn't know her way around the village and has to rely on following the other to figure out where to go.*
*Ayeny sighs as she tosses her utmost necessities in her pack, trying to keep her traveling light- there's a better chance she'll be organized that way. She remembers her mother'll be along on the trip- again, I keep trying to forget it- and then hurriedly goes to stock up on food.*
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Post by Terragon Scrufftail on Nov 5, 2006 18:27:13 GMT
*A few minutes later, as time passes far too quickly now, Ashnel makes his way out into the main room. He nods his head at the door, not speaking for fear of causing further damage. A glance out of the window confirms that Florena and Terragon are making their way towards Starsett Hollow and the dark squirrel hurries down to meet them.*
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Post by Ayeny Alashia on Nov 6, 2006 15:13:19 GMT
*Florena looks at the house with interest as she approaches it, noting its large size, large enough to fit more than a few squirrels. She does not look surprised when she sees Ashnel there, although she hides a look of what might have been disapproval. This proves to be timely, as Ayeny arrives immediately after.*
Ah... so we're all here, then? *she asks, voice not betraying a sense of nervousness.* Almost?
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