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Post by Daemon [Naryae] on Jan 21, 2007 23:35:53 GMT -5
=Things aren't the way they were before, you would even recognize me anymore= =Not that you knew me back then, but it all comes back to me in the end=
The kind of information I want is generally not written down and is often leaked from the mouth filled to the brim with varying types of alcoholic drinks which are all bought by me in an attempt to jog the owner of the mouth's memory. So... A tavern, perhaps? That where you generally find drunks, at least in my experience. It's still mid day, though. We need to waste time.
I over explained with much joy, patting Black Moon on the shoulder.
We can always buy apples.
He suggested with an eager tone, turning his head to look at me.
Oh, you'd love that wouldn't you, but first we need money, because I'm not about to steal a whole bushel of apples in broad daylight.
I replied, wagging my finger in his face. He greatly disliked this, and with a sound which is the equine equivalent to a primal growl, he quickly bite my wagging finger and turned back around with a scowl.
=I tried so hard, and got so far= =But in the end it doesn't even matter=
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Post by Riot [Pike] on Jan 21, 2007 23:48:25 GMT -5
Leazra winced as Black Moon bit Kakashi. She giggled at the sight. "He REALLY doesn't like you very much, does he?"
She looked out over the town again and began to trot towards it. "Well, I don't know of any famous taverns in Half Shadow Glen, but I'm sure you can find a small pub here and there. The mountain men often come through here on trade expeditions and such. Even gypsies come around sometimes."
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Post by Daemon [Naryae] on Jan 21, 2007 23:53:06 GMT -5
=Things aren't the way they were before, you would even recognize me anymore= =Not that you knew me back then, but it all comes back to me in the end=
Fascinatingly perfect. But, what do we do till sunset? Have anywhere you'd like to go, anything you want to, I don't know, do today?
I asked, urging Black Moon forward as gently, kindly, and considerately as I could. I assumed he liked this gesture, because he didn't turn around and try to bite me again. No, instead,d when we went beneath an oak tree, he leaned up against it and smashed my leg between his body weight and the tree's very, very solid body.
And no, I don't think he likes me much at all.
I growled through a grimace, trying my best to push away from the tree.
=I tried so hard, and got so far= =But in the end it doesn't even matter=
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Post by Riot [Pike] on Jan 21, 2007 23:59:48 GMT -5
"Why? Are you going to consider this a first date?" she said with a smirking grin. She had her horse nudge Black Moon in the rump, urging him to keep on going.
"Well, I have nowhere I can think of where I want to be right now... and nothing on my mind to do... Yourself?"
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Post by Daemon [Naryae] on Jan 22, 2007 0:09:04 GMT -5
=Things aren't the way they were before, you would even recognize me anymore= =Not that you knew me back then, but it all comes back to me in the end=
D..da...de...der..date?
I stuttered, my eyes wide as I processed the words. Not realizing Black Moon was moving again, I pulled on my leg again and, to my surprise, fell right off the horse.
Landing in a cloud of dust on the earth, I looked up at Leazra still in shock, not knowing what to say. So I would I'd just ignore it, pretend it didn't happen, and move on. But then, why would I be lying in the dirt? for no particular reason. Ok!
Well, um, no, not really.
I muttered, letting go of my leg and pushing myself off he ground.
And... do you really think, you, it is, what you would call, something like that and all...
Drop it, Kakashi, just drop it.
=I tried so hard, and got so far= =But in the end it doesn't even matter=
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Post by Riot [Pike] on Jan 22, 2007 10:39:24 GMT -5
Leazra laughed. "It's okay, it's okay! I understand you know..." She slung herself off her mount and helped Kakashi to his feet. "I mean, it must be hard enough already for you to travel with a girl like me." She smirked.
Again, the elf's wild attitude showed itself to Kakashi. Her free spirit just would not be suppressed. As for the "date," as she called it, it couldn't be determined if she was being serious or not.
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Post by Daemon [Naryae] on Jan 23, 2007 22:35:17 GMT -5
=Things aren't the way they were before, you would even recognize me anymore= =Not that you knew me back then, but it all comes back to me in the end=
I accepted her help, shaking my head as I stood to try and clear my confused brain. I didn't work, obviously, and I was left with a headache, a hurting leg, a broken pride, and now a dizzy head.
Let's go see where we can find some money. To tell you the truth I don't like to make a habit out of stealing things. Maybe we can jobs as mercenaries of assassins of something. Those always pay well, and every town has jobs like those.
I said, carefully mounting Black Moon. I had sure to pat him on the shoulder and say nice thigns to him to show there were no hard feelings, and the apples were coming soon.
=I tried so hard, and got so far= =But in the end it doesn't even matter=
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Post by Riot [Pike] on Jan 23, 2007 22:46:52 GMT -5
Leazra laughed a little as they rode along down the hill, approaching the village slowly. It seemed that Kakashi had a comedic side to him. She rather liked it. Riding alongside him, she said, "Mercenaries or assassins, eh? I guess I see an upside to that too."
She touched a refreshingly cold hand to his forehead. "Aww, are you okay? I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable or anything."
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Post by Daemon [Naryae] on Jan 23, 2007 22:58:59 GMT -5
=Things aren't the way they were before, you would even recognize me anymore= =Not that you knew me back then, but it all comes back to me in the end=
Everything seemed to stop at her touch, and, though Black Moon continued to walk forward, it felt like time had simply flown away and would never return. Blinking several times I tried to make time return, forcible dragging it if I had to.
Tensing up I lifted my hand and gently pulled her arm away, careful not to release my tension by squeezing her hand. That always made a situation worse.
Um, yeah, I'm fine, but could you please... not do that?
I asked, releasing her hand. Accepting help after a fall was one thing, and my gauntlets covered most of my arms and hands, anyway. But I had an unexplainable aversion to feeling another touch anywhere else. I guess I could add that to my list of fears. Blood, mages, and human touch. Wonderful, I was steadily turning into more and more of a freak.
=I tried so hard, and got so far= =But in the end it doesn't even matter=
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Post by Riot [Pike] on Jan 23, 2007 23:02:07 GMT -5
Leazra gave him a queer look, as if she didn't know what she did wrong. But, as he requested, she slowly withdrew her hand after it was taken off his forehead. "...You afraid of me or somethin'?"
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Post by Daemon [Naryae] on Jan 23, 2007 23:06:51 GMT -5
=Things aren't the way they were before, you would even recognize me anymore= =Not that you knew me back then, but it all comes back to me in the end=
No, I just... I just don't like people touching me, ok? I never have since I was a kid.
I explained awkwardly, gripping Black Moon's bridle between my hands and twisting it into knots to relive my stress. Things kept happening like this. Happy, stressful, happy, sad, happy, angry. Couldn't I just stay happy for once? Apparently not.
I turned to see Leazra better, and for the first time I began to wonder about her story. What were her fears? Her goals in life? What was her childhood like? It seemed she knew so much about me, and I knew so little about her. It almost wasn't fair.
=I tried so hard, and got so far= =But in the end it doesn't even matter=
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Post by Riot [Pike] on Jan 24, 2007 16:23:19 GMT -5
Leazra frowned a little, though it seemed clear to Kakashi that he was a joking frown spawned from brief irritation. "Well, that's not fair... I can't even give you a hug after we're going to become good friends? I assume we're going to be better friends after we've finished your little errand."
This elf girl's bright attitude would not be extinguished into depression. Maybe faltering moments of it, but not a depression that would last her hours. That remained to be seen if she COULD be depressed at all.
"And I'll make it easier for you. You can ask me what you want about myself as long as you can answer the questions I have for you. Esta bien?"
They rode into the village. It seemed peaceful enough. There wasn't much snow, as Leazra expected while still much to her disappointment. She had never seen snow before. The day was in transition into night(?) as they finally docked their mounts at the stables.
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Post by Daemon [Naryae] on Jan 27, 2007 0:08:25 GMT -5
=Born into emptiness= =Learn to be lonely, learn to find your world in darkness= =Who will be there for you?=
I sighed, sliding off Black Moon and patting him on the shoulder. I kept my face from Leazra as I stroked his coat, my eyes focused on his course hairs.
Fine, you can hug me, but only if it's quick.
I replied, digging my nails into the ebony form. Black Moon turned his head to me for a moment, focusing his eyes on me. I knew he wanted to say something, but in the presence of humans he knew it would only cause a scene.
And I guess that compromise is fair.
I added, watching as a stable hand led Black Moon and Leazra's mount into the stables. I felt a bit lost without the annoying but sometimes helpful horse beneath me trotting at that weird gait which shakes the coins right out of your pockets. Then i realized that was stupid and I turned to Leazra again.
=Comfort and care for you?= =Learn to be lonely, learn to be your one companion= =Life can be lived, life can be loved a.l.o.n.e=
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Post by Riot [Pike] on Jan 27, 2007 20:32:25 GMT -5
She grinned. "Good! Compromise!"
Leazra dismounted from her horse and looked around, her richly colored ringlets a little dimmer in the sunset, which was already lowering its last rays over the foothills. She gazed for a while as it set, noting how slowly it did, but noticing it nonetheless. This was one of the few times anyone would see her so serene.
She walked out into the emptying streets, and whipped her twin sickles out from her belt, beginning to swing them around in form. The single strangest thing about this was not the fact that she was doing the form.
It was the fact that she seemed quite serious as she did.
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Post by Daemon [Naryae] on Jan 28, 2007 22:54:58 GMT -5
=Born into emptiness= =Learn to be lonely, learn to find your world in darkness= =Who will be there for you?=
I gazed at the swinging weapons first with curiosity, then with amazement, then with fear as I realized how darn close they had come to... to... well, you know.
Slipping behind her, and keeping a safe distance form the spinning blades. I eyed her for a bit, calculating what question should come first, what direction i should go it, what I wanted to learn. They I thought the heck with that and decided to just wing it, which is how most things end up with me broken, bloody, and lying in a crumpled heap on the floor.
So, what's your family like?
I asked, pushing my hands into my pockets to appear casual.
=Comfort and care for you?= =Learn to be lonely, learn to be your one companion= =Life can be lived, life can be loved a.l.o.n.e=
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