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Glirdan · 09-05-2006, 01:23 PM

"What is it Leoflic? You seem ill at ease. Speak, what is troubling you?" Mayonnette asked as soon as they were apart from the group.

He looked around, trying to find how to say this properly. "Okay, well, I don't really know where to begin, so I guess from the beginning would be the best place."

Once again, he fell silent, pondering how best to say this. Finally he collected his thoughts and started on his tale. "Well, as I told you when we first met, my father went off to war and died in battle. After that, it was my mother and me, left alone to fend for ourselves. Well, a few years after that, my mother fell ill. She eventually died of the illness and I was left alone."

At teh memory of his parents, a single tear escaped his dark eye and slid slowly down his cheek. He wiped it away and continued with his story.

"Well, after that, I went off alone. Eventually, this old man. He became my friend and my benefactor. He took me in when no one else would. Well, this man - I don't remember his name so don't ask - well this man had visitors. Now when I saw Zach, he jogged something in the back of my mind and I couldn't remember."

Here he paused, thinking back, and he clearly pictured Zach's face from before. "Well, I remember now. I've seen Zach at that man's place!! And now that I really think back, the man never told me what he did but he did make a fair bit of money to keep both of us alive and comfortable. Mayonnette, what if this man is the kidnapper!?"

Crystal Heart · 09-05-2006, 07:48 PM

Mayonette listened to his story and at the end of it she placed her hand over his heart. Could it be that the man that had kidnapped her sister was the one that had been right underneath her sword?! The thought scared and sickened her.

"He may have been the kidnapper. I know not of what his past is. The only thing I know is that Sandrina is still out there. Whether Zach is her kidnapper isn't for us to decide at this moment. We must find her," Mayonette replied softly.

The Sixth Wizard · 09-06-2006, 04:12 AM

I am really too tall for my own good, thought Garnae as Cordelia kissed him. But he said, "I'll always protect those I love, and fight for justice. Pray that I do not deviate from the path." He smiled. "And good thing those townspeople aren't on your back. Nice shooting."

Finally, we move to the forest. "I am quite skilled at tracking in woodland. We should be well with so many good trackers and a map. This task should be over soon. Especially with a map." We will strike hard and swift.

"Perhaps when this is all over Cordelia, we could... er," Garnae wasn't sure how to ask. "You know, once Mayonette pays us ... I still have some good farmland, would you like to ... you know ... stay over for a while?" He flushed red.

Glirdan · 09-06-2006, 02:39 PM

"He may have been the kidnapper. I know not of what his past is. The only thing I know is that Sandrina is still out there. Whether Zach is her kidnapper isn't for us to decide at this moment. We must find her," Mayonette replied softly.

"I wasn't thinking of Zach. I was thinking of my old friend. But who knows, Zach could have had a hand in it. Oh, why didn't I see this before!" he cried out. "I could have stopped this madness early on. But I didn't stick my nose in because I was glad just to have a place to stay." Another tear formed in his eye and slid slowly down his cheek, wishing that he could have done something more to hep.

Crystal Heart · 09-06-2006, 04:50 PM

Mayonette clasped his shoulder and gave it a friendly squeeze. How could he blame himself for what another man may have done.

"Listen to me and heed my words well. You are not to blame here. How could you have known? Things happen in our lives and in retrospect, yes we could have done something. Or nothing at all! Do not blame yourself for the wickedness of others. You are a good man. Remember that," Mayonette replied strongly.

Cordelia Harrison · 09-06-2006, 04:55 PM

Love? Had he really said love? Was she a part of that sentiment or something else? Her heart flipped wildly in her chest. She only hoped that it was, for something deep inside her told her that she loved Garnae.

"Love? Does that. . . possibly I mean. . . that is to say. . ." she trailed off, looking down at her hand that rested softly against his chest. She shook her head and looked back up.

"Yes it was very lucky that I got off with what I did. I learned how to shoot like that from my father," she replied quickly. She hoped that she hadn't stumbled into a topic that Garnae didn't want to have. Thus, her reasoning for changing the subject quickly.

However, his stammered question caused her heart to race faster and her breath quickened. Was this . . . a marriage proposal? She couldn't be sure. She had never ever had managed to get a man to ask her such a wonderful question.

"You want me. . . to stay with you? Oh Garnae. Unmarried I can't. Are you suggesting . . ." she trailed off, vaguely noticing how she was clutching his hand. Could it be that he would be the one that was strong enough to keep her around?

Dimturiel · 09-07-2006, 02:00 AM

Edhener was listening closely to Mayonette and Leoflic's conversation. He had made himself ready to set off again as soon as Hama and Mayonette had given their orders. Yet now it seemed that something else was delaying them. He had been very intrested in the finding of the map and also in Leoflic's story. Yet he prefered not to voice his thoughts aloud. They were much too gloomy, and he did not want to poison the whole group with his fears.

He felt sory for Leoflic of the way he was needlessly blaiming himself. Why were people always doing that? There was no question of one's guilt when one had no choice. As far as he could see, Leoflic had had no choice. There was no way he could have confronted the man that gave him food and shelter without endangering himself. No, sometimes it was best to leave the noble spirit aside and take care of your own skin.

He opened his mouth to tell Leoflic this, but then he changed his mind. Did he really believe in this? No, of course he did not. Then why say it? To give comfort? What was the use of comfort if he did not believe what he was saying? "Yet sometimes,"he mused, "it is best to say untrue words if they bring solace to others. Or so say some. " But he was not among them. He could not lie, he thought it would be an unfair thing to tell Leoflic something in which he did not believe. Therefore, he changed his words:

"Do not dwell on such things, Leoflic." he said. "The past cannot be changed. It is tomorrow that we are entrusted to better. There is nothing that we can do about yesterday."

He tried to hide the bitterness in his voice, lest it should be misinterpreted. Yet he could not help smiling grimly to himself as he spoke these words. Those were other things in which he did not believe, or that he chose not to. They seemed reasonable enough, yet not to him. But why? He could not tell. Maybe that was the punishment for those that felt guilty about something.

09-05-2006, 07:48 PM	#2
Crystal Heart Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohan Posts: 568	Mayonette listened to his story and at the end of it she placed her hand over his heart. Could it be that the man that had kidnapped her sister was the one that had been right underneath her sword?! The thought scared and sickened her. "He may have been the kidnapper. I know not of what his past is. The only thing I know is that Sandrina is still out there. Whether Zach is her kidnapper isn't for us to decide at this moment. We must find her," Mayonette replied softly. Last edited by Crystal Heart; 09-08-2006 at 11:00 PM.

09-06-2006, 04:12 AM	#3
The Sixth Wizard Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stuck under a rock in Valinor with Ar-Pharazon. Posts: 480	I am really too tall for my own good, thought Garnae as Cordelia kissed him. But he said, "I'll always protect those I love, and fight for justice. Pray that I do not deviate from the path." He smiled. "And good thing those townspeople aren't on your back. Nice shooting." Finally, we move to the forest. "I am quite skilled at tracking in woodland. We should be well with so many good trackers and a map. This task should be over soon. Especially with a map." We will strike hard and swift. "Perhaps when this is all over Cordelia, we could... er," Garnae wasn't sure how to ask. "You know, once Mayonette pays us ... I still have some good farmland, would you like to ... you know ... stay over for a while?" He flushed red. Last edited by The Sixth Wizard; 09-11-2006 at 05:10 AM.

09-06-2006, 04:55 PM	#6
Cordelia Harrison Wight Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 126	Love? Had he really said love? Was she a part of that sentiment or something else? Her heart flipped wildly in her chest. She only hoped that it was, for something deep inside her told her that she loved Garnae. "Love? Does that. . . possibly I mean. . . that is to say. . ." she trailed off, looking down at her hand that rested softly against his chest. She shook her head and looked back up. "Yes it was very lucky that I got off with what I did. I learned how to shoot like that from my father," she replied quickly. She hoped that she hadn't stumbled into a topic that Garnae didn't want to have. Thus, her reasoning for changing the subject quickly. However, his stammered question caused her heart to race faster and her breath quickened. Was this . . . a marriage proposal? She couldn't be sure. She had never ever had managed to get a man to ask her such a wonderful question. "You want me. . . to stay with you? Oh Garnae. Unmarried I can't. Are you suggesting . . ." she trailed off, vaguely noticing how she was clutching his hand. Could it be that he would be the one that was strong enough to keep her around? Last edited by Cordelia Harrison; 09-11-2006 at 06:14 AM.

09-07-2006, 02:00 AM	#7
Dimturiel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2005 Location: the road less travelled by Posts: 910	Edhener was listening closely to Mayonette and Leoflic's conversation. He had made himself ready to set off again as soon as Hama and Mayonette had given their orders. Yet now it seemed that something else was delaying them. He had been very intrested in the finding of the map and also in Leoflic's story. Yet he prefered not to voice his thoughts aloud. They were much too gloomy, and he did not want to poison the whole group with his fears. He felt sory for Leoflic of the way he was needlessly blaiming himself. Why were people always doing that? There was no question of one's guilt when one had no choice. As far as he could see, Leoflic had had no choice. There was no way he could have confronted the man that gave him food and shelter without endangering himself. No, sometimes it was best to leave the noble spirit aside and take care of your own skin. He opened his mouth to tell Leoflic this, but then he changed his mind. Did he really believe in this? No, of course he did not. Then why say it? To give comfort? What was the use of comfort if he did not believe what he was saying? "Yet sometimes,"he mused, "it is best to say untrue words if they bring solace to others. Or so say some. " But he was not among them. He could not lie, he thought it would be an unfair thing to tell Leoflic something in which he did not believe. Therefore, he changed his words: "Do not dwell on such things, Leoflic." he said. "The past cannot be changed. It is tomorrow that we are entrusted to better. There is nothing that we can do about yesterday." He tried to hide the bitterness in his voice, lest it should be misinterpreted. Yet he could not help smiling grimly to himself as he spoke these words. Those were other things in which he did not believe, or that he chose not to. They seemed reasonable enough, yet not to him. But why? He could not tell. Maybe that was the punishment for those that felt guilty about something. Last edited by Dimturiel; 09-07-2006 at 06:47 PM.

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09-05-2006, 01:23 PM	#1
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	"What is it Leoflic? You seem ill at ease. Speak, what is troubling you?" Mayonnette asked as soon as they were apart from the group. He looked around, trying to find how to say this properly. "Okay, well, I don't really know where to begin, so I guess from the beginning would be the best place." Once again, he fell silent, pondering how best to say this. Finally he collected his thoughts and started on his tale. "Well, as I told you when we first met, my father went off to war and died in battle. After that, it was my mother and me, left alone to fend for ourselves. Well, a few years after that, my mother fell ill. She eventually died of the illness and I was left alone." At teh memory of his parents, a single tear escaped his dark eye and slid slowly down his cheek. He wiped it away and continued with his story. "Well, after that, I went off alone. Eventually, this old man. He became my friend and my benefactor. He took me in when no one else would. Well, this man - I don't remember his name so don't ask - well this man had visitors. Now when I saw Zach, he jogged something in the back of my mind and I couldn't remember." Here he paused, thinking back, and he clearly pictured Zach's face from before. "Well, I remember now. I've seen Zach at that man's place!! And now that I really think back, the man never told me what he did but he did make a fair bit of money to keep both of us alive and comfortable. Mayonnette, what if this man is the kidnapper!?"

09-06-2006, 02:39 PM	#4
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	"He may have been the kidnapper. I know not of what his past is. The only thing I know is that Sandrina is still out there. Whether Zach is her kidnapper isn't for us to decide at this moment. We must find her," Mayonette replied softly. "I wasn't thinking of Zach. I was thinking of my old friend. But who knows, Zach could have had a hand in it. Oh, why didn't I see this before!" he cried out. "I could have stopped this madness early on. But I didn't stick my nose in because I was glad just to have a place to stay." Another tear formed in his eye and slid slowly down his cheek, wishing that he could have done something more to hep.

09-06-2006, 04:50 PM	#5
Crystal Heart Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohan Posts: 568	Mayonette clasped his shoulder and gave it a friendly squeeze. How could he blame himself for what another man may have done. "Listen to me and heed my words well. You are not to blame here. How could you have known? Things happen in our lives and in retrospect, yes we could have done something. Or nothing at all! Do not blame yourself for the wickedness of others. You are a good man. Remember that," Mayonette replied strongly.