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Turn the hourglass [welcoming] - Rostislav - 10-20-2014
I pick my way down the path that leads to our home. Damaris continues to trot ahead and barks happily, calling for Midas and Fina, or perhaps Ghost, our new co-leader. I can feel in her the affinity she has for Midas. He looked after her briefly while I was running to be Legatus, and her memories of him are affectionate and warm. 'Don't get too far ahead, love.' I warn gently in my mind; she barks again, paying me no heed. I check back to make sure that Khan, the black mare with pale hairs from the Threshold, is following behind me safely and not tripping and falling on her face. "Take care, the descent can be treacherous." And it can, to those who are unfamiliar with it. Once you're used to it, however, it's not so bad, and your hooves tend to find their own way down the dirt and gravel. When we reach the bottom, I direct us over to the waterfall that is not far from the base of the path. Though Frostfall reigns here as it does everywhere, the motion of the running water keeps most of the falls in liquid form; only the edge of the pool seems to be frozen. I stand there and lower my nose to ice, sniffing it, acting as if I've completely forgotten Khan's presence. But as absentminded as I can be, I have not forgotten her. I look back to her, assuming she is just behind me, and begin to speak again. "This is the entrance to the Falls, my home. Midas and Ghost are our leaders." I turn around to look at her, and Damaris finally comes to sit at my side in the light covering of snow. "The Falls wants to include everyone in its activities, so while you are here you will find your place: crafter, warrior, healer, or spy. I believe we have Dröm as our current storyteller." The quick run down, as always. But at the same time, now who is the chatty Cathy? Tag: @[Khan], @[Midas], @[Ghost] Khan first please! Rostislav
more than a drunken fool
RE: Turn the hourglass [welcoming] - Khan - 10-21-2014
RE: Turn the hourglass [welcoming] - Midas - 10-25-2014
RE: Turn the hourglass [welcoming] - Rostislav - 11-07-2014 I don't notice her trip on her way down, but hear her start to curse. I glance back lazily, eyes slightly glazed over. I am quite shocked by what happens next. First, Khan starts asking me all about my life here in the Falls. She's very inquisitive, and I can't help but wonder if she asks this many questions of everyone she meets. Or perhaps, dare I flatter myself, she's just that interested in me. I blink several times, trying to take in all her questions and remember each one as I prepare answers. The first thing that comes out of my mouth: "Uhhhhh...." Taken a little aback would be an accurate description. "Not sure how long I've been here. Since the Darkness?" Of course, I highly doubt she knows what the Darkness is - she wasn't here. But I have not been so great at keeping track of time. What drunk ever keeps track of time, hm? "I am a Legatus, so, one of the top soldiers. A general of sorts. I guess that makes me important?" I'm tempted to puff out my chest again with self-importance but.. nope, too lazy. That took care of most of the questions but then... A mate? Kids? WHAT?! Woah, hey now... woah. Woah. I mean woah. SHhhhh.... Midas swoops in to save me. And before I can answer those last questions, he has taken over the conversation, much to my relief. I'm not sure even how I'm supposed to answer such questions. (I guess by saying "no, and no", but isn't that much too straightforward?) Midas answers for me. "Work? Soldiers? Uh, yes." How clever he is with his words - I'm not clever at all, not like that. But it is funny, and as his playful gaze meets mine, I laugh as well. Fair enough. "Yes, my naughty children that need a good spanking." I chortle. Glancing at Khan and then back to Midas, I begin introductions. I'm no caveman. "Khan, this is Midas, one of our leaders. Midas, Khan of the.. previously not Helovia." Hashtag awkwarrrd. Tag: @[Khan] So sorry for the wait! #fail Rostislav
more than a drunken fool
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