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Post by Oakrose & Crew on Jan 16, 2008 21:45:58 GMT
*Oakrose nods, then smiles a bit.* Um, yeah, okay. I'll... I'll try that sometime. But what about Lonas? I mean, I'm sure that if Darron can't take the clues that I don't wanna date him, Lonas won't figure out that I don't want to because of him. That... that I still love him. Right? I mean, what should I do then?
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Post by Terragon Scrufftail on Jan 17, 2008 20:39:15 GMT
Lonas? *Terragon repeats. Staring distantly out of the window, half-leaning on the table, she pulls a face.* Dunno. *Sitting up, she continues.* I think... that maybe Lonas doesn't need to know until you're ready to tell him. Stay friends with him though; he's a good squirrel. And, Oakrose, *Terragon meets Oakroses eyes again, because she has been partly avoiding eye contact since her rehearsed speech, That you never gave in the end.* Never burn all the bridges. And, if you... if you do think that you've done that, then just remember that I am here still. Always. *She smiles.* I promise. *When did you last say that? You certainly promised Robin back at Redwall that you'd always be there. And what did you do the moment spring arrived? Set off to Ashnel and said maybe the same thing to him. It doesn't mattet though, the squirrel decides and smiles again. Are you happy? She asks herself so suddenly it is almost surprising. Why? I mean... I dunno. Yes. I think I am. As close as I'll ever be. Maybe I shouldn't, with Oakrose feeling so upset. But, Hell's Teeth, I can't help it. I can't help feeling happy... right now. That's not so bad, is it? And then, as an afterthought, Terragon imagines a small voice in her mind adding; Terri? You're rambling. Shuttup.*
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Post by Oakrose & Crew on Jan 17, 2008 21:10:59 GMT
*Oakrose nods, her green eyes somber and a bit watery. Burning bridges... where did I last hear that? I read it , that's right, in the note Darron left. "Rose, I'm not burning bridges, I've just got to leave this sleepy little town for a while."* Yeah, I... I don't know what's going on anymore. Darron's going overboard with flirting, Lonas seems so... faraway, so distant. He is really nice, and he's really pround of the Arkains, too. When Darron was saying those things about him being a coward for not staying there, well, I didn't let him finish, I could tell Lonas was getting really annoyed. *She meets Terri's eyes as well.* Thanks. I really wish I'd gotten the chance to meet Robinif she was anything like you.
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Post by Terragon Scrufftail on Jan 18, 2008 22:58:09 GMT
Ashnel might take you to the Pine Groves sometime to visit Robin, *Terragon murmurs.* I can't really leave that often. That's Terralux's one curse. But, then again, *She says, reconsidering.* Probably most wouldn't want to leave. *She breathes in sharply as though to halt the thoughts of the world outside of Terralux.* I dunno. Lonas? I think it was brave of you to stand up for him. *Terragon holds the sombre gaze of the other squirrel.* Really. And it's only normal of him to be distant like that. *Mind you, I've no idea what normal is for him. When did I last see Lonas Eale sober? Thankfully, Terragon doesn't say this out loud.* As for Darron, from what you've said, he'll be away from Terralux in a matter of about fortnight. *That's a long time in Terralux. Except to perhaps Regen and Ashnel. Ashnel especially. Remember him saying something like that before he left the Pine Groves.*
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Post by Oakrose & Crew on Jan 19, 2008 2:14:53 GMT
That'd be nice. I haven't been there since... since I was six years old. Since it's only a few days away from home, then I could go visit. I'm sure Strongbirch and Ruby have grown so much. *The squirrel reminices (sp?) fondly. Suddenly realizing she'd been rambling a bit, Oakrose shakes herself a bit, then smiles.* Thanks. I just couldn't see Darron do something like that. I think he just doesn't like Darron, and that's why. But I don't know.
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Post by Terragon Scrufftail on Jan 19, 2008 8:38:03 GMT
You can't solve everybeast's problems, *Terragon tells her gently, unaware that she is echoing the very words said to Ashnel not so long ago, though it would seem an age ago to her now.* They don't need to be best of friends, they just need to accept the other. A'right?
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Post by Oakrose & Crew on Jan 19, 2008 14:57:05 GMT
Yeah, okay. It's just... it's just annoying when Darron starts nitpicking like he did. *She sighs quietly. Getting up out of the chair, Oakrose heads for the door. The squirrel puts the habit and her shawl slowly as she calls back to Terri.* Thanks, Terri. I'm gonna go now, so.. I'll see you around.
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Post by Terragon Scrufftail on Jan 19, 2008 22:13:02 GMT
Oh, right, *Terragon agrees.* I... *She nods.* Sure. *Counting on her claws, the leaderess tries to remember how long ago it was since Ashnel disappeared. A week? More. It was before New Year. Danniar says you're getting distracted. Says you keep staring into empty space. More than usual.*
OOC: Except, thinking about it, in the Middle Ages, New Year wouldn't be on December the 31st. It'd be some time in March/the spring, (?).
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Post by Oakrose & Crew on Jan 19, 2008 22:27:15 GMT
OOC: Really? Wow, that's weird. BIC: *Oakrose re-enters the main room when she notices Terri hesitating a bit. She looks concerned.* What's wrong? *The squirrel takes a guess based on recent happenings.* You haven't been yourself lately...is it Ashnel?
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Post by Terragon Scrufftail on Jan 21, 2008 21:35:49 GMT
*Terragon looks up, a broad smile flickering across her face.* Nah, I'm fine. Always am. *Another smile, almost as convincing and disarming as Ashnel's. She's even begun to mimic his smile.* Ashnel made his decision to move on, like you did with Lonas. But, for different reasons, of course, *Terragon reassures Oakrose hastily.* He literally moved on and not for the same reason- meh, you know. *She finishes with a shrugg.* I'm fine; same old. Thank-you, *The squirrel adds, almost apologetically.*
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Post by Oakrose & Crew on Jan 21, 2008 22:02:58 GMT
Oh... okay. *Oakrose bundles up and heads out.*
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Post by Oakrose & Crew on Jan 26, 2008 20:11:45 GMT
OOC: Sorry to double-post, but otherwise you wouldn't see it, Terri. BIC: *Pausing at the door, Oakrose realizes she forgot her basket and Terri's present. She turns back to the bench and picks it up, then goes back into the main room.* Sorry, Terri, I forgot something. Soilrose, Mayyie and I were baking today, and I made you and Danniar a cake. It's got apples and plums in it, and honey on top. *Here she smiles.* Thanks for everything, like now and after I broke up with Lonas. Bye! *Now she leaves, sure she's done with everything.*
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Post by Terragon Scrufftail on Jan 27, 2008 8:15:27 GMT
Thank-you! *Terragon calls after Oakrose and follows her outside, to look for Danniar.* Danni'! *She shouts into the darkness. The rat would be mortified if Terragon ate any of the cake without her and, besides, the leaderess' talents do not cover the great art of cake-cutting.* Danni'?!
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