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Post by Ryosei Zealotes on Jan 11, 2002 7:58:54 GMT -5
Ryosei felt Ana-Dreya's hand on his shoulder, but he didn't divert his gaze away from the sea. It was almost hypnotic, the gentle ripples reflecting the sparkling sunlight off the water. Then Ana-Dreya began to hum.
The soft tune made Ryosei think. He had heard it somewhere before. His mind wandered back...back to the Forest of Flidhaiis'...back to his childhood.
He remembered how his mother had used to sing that song...ever since he was a child, his mother had sung it to him as a lullaby...
Ryosei's head slightly dropped. My mother...
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Post by Audrey Thatch on Jan 11, 2002 8:10:49 GMT -5
Audrey pulled her hand back quickly. Oh Feck.. I've let my emotions run rampant, haven't I? She mentally kicked herself a few times. Never get too close to someone you know almost nothing about.. it always ends BAD!
"Are.. are you okay..? I'm sorry if I've caused you any pain..." She stepped back. There wasn't any use in causing more grief than she already had.
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Post by Ryosei Zealotes on Jan 11, 2002 8:18:35 GMT -5
Ryosei turned, blinking. It was dead obvious he was upset, but he was determined to try not to let it show.
"Pain?" he started, his voice croaky. He cleared his throat and started again. "No, don't worry about it, it's not your fault." He sighed, wiping his brow (and his eyes at the same time). "It's just...that song," he said. "My mother used to sing it...when I was younger. I guess I'm just feeling sorry for myself...I hardly get to see her anymore." That was a lie, Ryosei NEVER saw his parents anymore...they had disowned him when he left the forest with no reason other than 'feeling something calling.' "I just miss her, that's all..."
Ryosei sighed and sat down, letting his legs dangle over the cliff in a carefree manner, feeling the sea-breeze blow against him softly.
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Post by zenzetra on Jan 11, 2002 9:55:46 GMT -5
zenzetra heard the song before. he liked old songs and thats why he studied ancient music and had an archain knowledge of it. he whislted a few bars then sat down at the edge of the cliff. he contemplated as to which he should go back in or not.
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Post by Sad_Sailor_V on Jan 11, 2002 17:52:08 GMT -5
"Well you.It's not everyday we get to see a wereperson climbing up a cliff in chinchilla form." She giggles a little and then waits for the chinchilla to say something.
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Post by Audrey Thatch on Jan 12, 2002 5:17:52 GMT -5
"oh.." Stammered the girl. She wasn't accustomed to seeing males in this state. They were usually too proud to say what they were feeling, so seeing Ryosei act so startled her somewhat.
"..I..I'm sorry.. I shouldn't have.. I didn't realise.."
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Post by Ryosei Zealotes on Jan 12, 2002 5:21:55 GMT -5
Ryosei looked over his shoulder.
"I said you don't have to worry about it..." He said. He turned back and faced the water. The setting sun was nearing the horizon and the water was a mix of blue and orange hues.
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Post by Slither on Jan 14, 2002 23:00:56 GMT -5
Slither walked into the gardens and stood with his mouth agape for a moment. The trees themselves glittered at him - their intricate and beautiful mazes of leaves seemed to be made of crystal. Then the truth of these gardesn hit him - they were crystal. He stepped cautiously into the gardens, careful lest he crush a gem in his clumsiness or fell a tree with his tail. He glanced around and looked at those that were enjoying the gardens - they were a strange group indeed, but they all seemed to be caught in a magical moment of happiness - whether it was caused by the gardens themselves he did not know. But the refreshing breeze and the twinkling light of the trees brought him memories too - memories of his travels, when he felt truly happy. He looked once again at the people in the garden - a few women giggling to themselves, a man saturated with water, although he didn't know how that could be unless he had climbed up the cliff from the ocean below, and what seemed to be a tender couple looking out over the quiet sea. He then did a double-take - the couple was made up of a man that he had never met before and "Miss Thatch", a woman that he knew only too well. He took a few cautious steps towards them, observing them quietly.
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Post by Ryosei Zealotes on Jan 15, 2002 5:35:59 GMT -5
Ryosei sighed. It seemed he would lose another potential friend. Why did he always let his emotions take over? He must have looked like a right wimp in front of Ana-Dreya. He grumbled to himself and looked over the cliff. He looked at the ocean again, but it had changed...it seemed mocking and black. Of course, the sun had almost gone now, that could have been the reason, but Ryosei was angry at himself all the same. He stood so roughly he dislodged some soil from the cliff, which fell, further, further...the splash wouldn't have been heard.
Calming himself, he thought rationally. He couldn't just walk away from another friend. He had done FAR too much of that...
He walked towards Ana-Dreya again. "It's getting dark. Would you like to join me for a drink somewhere?" he said. Feck...that sounds like a pick-up line! Ryosei went red.
"Um...after that, you could show me the inn your friend owns. I'm interested in the good price you mentioned earlier," he added quickly.
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Post by zenzetra on Jan 15, 2002 14:22:28 GMT -5
the chinchilla zenzetra climbed up on Vee's shoulder and nodded a little, zenzetra thought about himslef for a moment then realized he was getting bored... he jumped off Vee and transformed back in 2 minuts. "I think that swim took something out'ta me. im gettin' tired. what do you think Vee? wan'na go with me to the town and get some food?" he thought about that... then turned red... "I..I..I meen... eh...." searching for the right words. "J..J... just to get to know you... a little better..." zenzetra slaped his forehead doh he thought.
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Post by Sad_Sailor_V on Jan 16, 2002 18:23:17 GMT -5
A slight shade of blush came to V's pale cheeks.She giggled a little and then found her answer. "Sure, it sounds nice."She smiles, very confident of her skills that she didn't even need to use. "Where should we go?"
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Post by zenzetra on Jan 16, 2002 19:25:34 GMT -5
"i think the nearby port is a good place. (ooc: i suppose i should start a new topic for this) i'll take you. and dont worry theres no jumping off cliffs involved." zenzetra chukkled a little, he got a slight kick out of himself at times. then the two walked out.
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Post by Audrey Thatch on Jan 17, 2002 1:22:30 GMT -5
Audrey smiled and nodded at the proposition. "Good good.. In fact, I was just about to suggest that myself.."
She scanned the surroundings, and quickly spotted Slither, watching them. 'I won't pay attention.. he's probably doing something of importance.. though I couldn't think what it could be.. no.. just stay focussed.. and don't give yourself away.. ' Nodding, she truned her gaze back to Ryosei.
"Have you got a place in mind, or shall we just take it as it comes..?" she gushed awkwardly. 'Dammit.. it wasn't s'posed to come out like that..'
Blushing, Audrey turned to the enterance/exit of the gardens, and waited for Ryosei to respond.
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Post by Ryosei Zealotes on Jan 17, 2002 8:34:19 GMT -5
Ryosei stopped, thinking. He had offered Ana-Dreya a drink and he didn't even have a place in mind...but he was sure there had to be somewhere to drink on Crystal Cove. In fact...
"I spotted a tavern on the way into these gardens. It's not far from here...not much more than a few minutes walk, at most," Ryosei said. He thought again. "It did seem a little bit, er...run-down, though. Probably not the safest place in the world. We could probably find somewhere else if you'd like..."
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Post by Audrey Thatch on Jan 17, 2002 8:42:59 GMT -5
"Not the safest place in the world, you say..?" Audrey laughed. "My dear Ryosei.. I'm no exactly the safest person to be around in the first place.. and besides.. sounds like a bit of a thrill if you ask me.." She said with a wink. "but if you're not comfortable going there.."
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