On the very eastern edge of Tesrae

[Chris]

---Nathaniel enters through the door, carrying the bloody form of a young rabbit, a crossbow bolt impaled through its body. Seeing that Vau is awake, he seems both surprised yet also somewhat relieved. He eases himself down next to the fire and begins to strip the beast of its fur, with his boot knife, after of course he has wrenched the small bolt from its body.---

Now, now, the both of you quiten yourselves, he isn't in any real condition for strenuous activity at the moment Crystal, and that includes such indepth and possibly distressing conversations. I must admit to harbour a morbid curiousity concerning the various enigma's that have occurred over the last day or so, but I am content to wait until he recovers his strength.

What he requires now is both warmth and food. I have some garlic and thyme in my saddle bags, so a decent rabbit broth should help with his recovery, even though you'd probably simply prefer the warm meat mon on its own mon ami.
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Chivalry Warwick
((Chris Terry DE05))

[Vau]

Thank you *growl* Pureblood Nathaniel, is good see you...

*growl* I leave note to warn pureblood Master Kyris *rrrrr* and put stone in Iron box because effect Pureblood Flessa slower when had glove so think if thicker *snarl* stay well longer. I feel bad when stone in bag at *growl* side, but knew if stop stone would not be safe *rrrrr* knew had to carry on... Leeca is *growl* long way...

*Reaches up to touch Crystal's cheek with a trembling hand which becomes firmer and stronger even as he moves*

She brave and generous soul *snarl* she shine like jewel of name, in light and joy of Seven *growl* forever.
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"Was tust du, Was fühlst du, Was bist du, doch nur ein, Tier"



Gary Smith, Derby Referee, TGG

[Palthera]

*smiles*

You'd have made her day with those words. And I shall behave Nathaniel. Promise. I can't get up to too much mischief here anyway.
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Crystal Rose Fleetfoot
Travelling Entertainer
Captain of the Tesrae Militia
Littlest Damn Hero

(Cara Dutson BR08)

[Chris]

Ahh there is no need for thanks mon ami, I owe you one for the little letter no? But believe me, I doubt that truer words could possibly be uttered concerning the pinnacle of virtue who so graces us with her presence.

Besides thanks enough is to see you alive, and of course the accompanying smile upon the ladies face at your recovery is but slight another consideration.


---He turns around to finish ripping the skin from the rabbit, although perhaps it was to hide the glimmer of a smug smile that darted across his features.---
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Chivalry Warwick
((Chris Terry DE05))

[Palthera]

He was talking about my sister Nathaniel. She would have loved to hear such things about her, she was very susceptible to compliments.
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Crystal Rose Fleetfoot
Travelling Entertainer
Captain of the Tesrae Militia
Littlest Damn Hero

(Cara Dutson BR08)

[Chris]

Jewels do not often fall far from the mine though, do they ma cheri?

I whole-heartedly believe my dear lady, that even if you were bound gagged, and incarcerated beneath the earth, you'd still be able to cause mischief a plenty.
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Chivalry Warwick
((Chris Terry DE05))

[Vau]

Speaking truth is no favour *growl* Pureblood Nathaniel and no favour is owed by one who saved both of us. Red Lady would wish us *snarl* say tale of courage, for bravery inspire bravery *rrrrr* just as cowardice begets cowardice.

Speaking truth not just complement either *growl* Crystal-az, yours and sisters names chosen wisely *rrrrr* for all have beauty to dazzle eye and steal tongue *growl*.

*A touch of a sad smile briefly crosses Vau's bestial features*

Sometimes too bright for *growl* foulspawn eyes used to darkness...
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"Was tust du, Was fühlst du, Was bist du, doch nur ein, Tier"



Gary Smith, Derby Referee, TGG

[Palthera]

*shrugs*

I think both of you overestimate me. My name is just two family traditions plumped together, my mother's side are all named after gemstones, my father's after plants. But I always liked it anyway.
And you seem to be getting the hang of metaphores quite nicely Vau.

*grins*
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Crystal Rose Fleetfoot
Travelling Entertainer
Captain of the Tesrae Militia
Littlest Damn Hero

(Cara Dutson BR08)

[Vau]

I try but still difficult *growl* you help though.

*Starts to shift restlessly, then looks around in confusion.*
How I here anyway *snarl* when you get back Crystal-az?
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"Was tust du, Was fühlst du, Was bist du, doch nur ein, Tier"



Gary Smith, Derby Referee, TGG

[Palthera]

Kalan found you outside Kyris' tower, brought you here and wrote to Nathaniel and I so we'd come help. Nathaniel got here first though cause I was helping with the ceremonies for my sister's body, so hadn't checked my messages until Tuesday. Got my cousin Oria to bring me.
You sure you feel alright? Gabriel says you can have a cure disease off him if you like...
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Crystal Rose Fleetfoot
Travelling Entertainer
Captain of the Tesrae Militia
Littlest Damn Hero

(Cara Dutson BR08)

[Vau]

*growl* feeling stronger Crystal-az, I not need alchemy.
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"Was tust du, Was fühlst du, Was bist du, doch nur ein, Tier"



Gary Smith, Derby Referee, TGG

[Palthera]

*Smiles*

Good to hear, I've only once been near someone as sick as that and she didn't pull through it. But she was very young. But sickness worries me, especially when it sneaks up unexpectedly.
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Crystal Rose Fleetfoot
Travelling Entertainer
Captain of the Tesrae Militia
Littlest Damn Hero

(Cara Dutson BR08)

[Vau]

If that *growl* sick then feel sorry for pureblood who must *rrr* suffer it more than I.

*Vau shifts and sits up, curiously touching the dressings at his chest and throat briefly, and then getting up, oblivious to his state of dress.*

Not worry *snarl* Crystal-az, I not need be burden to you longer *rrrrr* I feeling strong... but hungry again.
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"Was tust du, Was fühlst du, Was bist du, doch nur ein, Tier"



Gary Smith, Derby Referee, TGG

[Palthera]

*Looking into the stoked fire and leaning over awkwardly to get some more wood off the pile which is just beyond comfortable reach since she can't kneel on her right leg*

You're not a burden Vau, *grins* not unless I have to carry you. But it's true I have now run out of food, I wasn't anticipating being here so quickly after the wake.
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Crystal Rose Fleetfoot
Travelling Entertainer
Captain of the Tesrae Militia
Littlest Damn Hero

(Cara Dutson BR08)

[Chris]

---Looking up from the now bubbling pot, from which a tantalising aroma wafts...---

Well you may not have, but this broth is just about ready. It's simple but it'll keep the both of you fed until we reach civilization. If you can call Mercia that.

Although if we're going to reach the city before the morning, perhaps it is best if we start walking now, or riding in your case Crystal, as there is only one horse here, and it would be churlish of me, not to offer it to you.
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Chivalry Warwick
((Chris Terry DE05))