Hazardous Times (all welcome) - Part IV - Page 10

Larry_OHF · 01-29-2002, 08:09 AM

OOC>>>I can't run Isaura!
Oh man....now what am I gonna do?

Larry_OHF · 01-29-2002, 11:46 AM

Raymond and Isaura

Raymond sat outside the tent all night. Isaura had been sleeping peacefully. When the morning rays broke over the horizon, he could hear her stirring from within. He had stayed up all night, the pain in his arm and chest hurting too much to sleep. He had sufficiently stopped the bleeding, but the loss of blood was starting to make him very weak. Inside the tent, Isaura spoke.

"Raymond? Is everything okay? How are you?"
"Oh, I...I'm fine, but will need to get this arm looked at soon. How are you?"

Isaura stepped out of the tent, rubbing her neck where the mad man-beast had grabbed her.

"I am fine, I guess. My neck is a little tender from last night. But I will be okay. Are you sure that arm of your's is going to be okay?"

"Well, it has stopped bleeding, thugh it hurts, of course. I say that we get onto the road as soon as we are ready to go. I would really like to see a doctor, or something. "

And so, they had a quick breakfast of berries that grew along the path and some dried bread that had been with them in travelling. They sat out on the road, and began to walk.
They kept rather quiet, both pondering the dangers that had been presented them the night before, and what else they might meet along the way. Raymond had asked a little about Isaura's magic and how she had learned it, but Isaura was not up to telling a long story. She promised to speak on it again, when they were safe and well.

By the time that the sun was low in the sky, they happened upon a single log home in the woods. Cautiously, they approached this home and knocked on the door. An old, happy looking man greeted them.
The travellors quickly explained that they had been wandering in the wilderness for some time, and had been attacked by wild beasts, though they mentioned nothing aboutn it being a panter-were. In fact, they were both trying to forget that, as well. The old man, welcomed them into his home and spoke, thus:
"Ere now! Come inside and lets look at that those cuts! I have some medical supplies and a couple healing potions available. Please, come inside!"

"Sir, I am afraid we are without money, but if we may work off our debt to repay you for the kindness, I am a skilled farmer, and offer my service to you, while this wound heals".

"And I can offer my cooking and cleaning service to you, as well."

So, the old man became busy, looking for his cures and bandages. Within an hour, he had redressed the wounds and had poured a bottle of healing potion down Rayond's throat. Isaura began immediately, in cleaning up his house and even asking if there was any sowing to be done. Raymond was already feeling well enough to offer weeding the garden before sunset. But the old man smiled and said,
"Please, take a seat and rest a while. I have been widowed now for 3 years and would like some company. Tell me, what news have you of the world?"

Raymond and Isaura took turns, describing where they were from and how they had ended up together and here at the present time. The old man was grateful to have guests, and at nighttime, he showed them to their rooms with a promise of the biggest breakfast they had ever seen awaiting them in the morning. They each took to their separate room and found sleep instantly.

OOC>>>How was that?

[ 01-29-2002: Message edited by: Larry_OHF ]

Galadria1 · 01-29-2002, 01:46 PM

GALADRIA(they set forth again, Sorsha riding Gold Top, the rest on foor except Delita, (I think) (to Eliza) "So, Princess, a word in your shell-like ear.

I saw, out of the corner of my eyethat you and Sorsha were discussing something from around her neck. Why should you do that?

Legolas · 01-29-2002, 02:12 PM

OOC: I'm going to make it even harder on you. I've got trouble with my connection and no idea when it will be taken care off, so I'm leaving you with Rrang.
He shouldn't be too much of a bother, but still...
Take care all!

Larry_OHF · 01-29-2002, 05:41 PM

OOC>>>Galadria...looks like it is just the two of us!
Don't you even think about leaving me alone!

Galadria1 · 01-29-2002, 06:35 PM

OOC>>Don't worry, Larry. I didn't even join the attack on the Modding Mage. Ooh, fun and games. IC>>
GALADRIA (sees Eliza blush and turn away) "Oh, come now! 'Tis easy to see. This poor youngling, who couldn't hurt a fly, is obviously the center of intrigues spun by either you, your father, this Dalben, or some other agency that we know naught of. Perhaps some combination of these? But, these are all considerable powers. Why should you, in your silks and jewels and fine boots, who would, I deem, in the normal course of things, pay her no more mind than some stray dog in your path, waste so much of your time in seeking her out? Someone has sent you, holding out I know what offers of love or power. Little else would appeal to such as you." (looks back at Sorsha happily riding Gold Top. She makes a fine picture in a robe that she found in a chest in the cave, many shades of blue, one of which matches her eyes precisely, against the golden horse with the cloudless sky behind them. She smiles)(to Eliza again) "I have heard you oft moan in your sleep, calling after this Raymond. Is this what sends you forth? A promise to him or of him, mayhap?"

Galadria1 · 01-29-2002, 06:50 PM

ELIZA (haughtily) "You speak of that which is beyond your wit. Another possibility exists, that I am under the orders of my father, and am doing what I know not. Or, even, that I do it out of friendship. Think not that I am ungrateful that you saved all of our lives the other night, but I am not a free agent in this."
GALADRIA (shrewdly) "Ah, then your father did send you, for I believe not that you would thus fare forth, for a friend. But what of the riders, and the flying things? You could be taken or dead. Perhaps that was behind the riders orders to take the women alive? But, whatever they were, the flying things would not reck of this. You could be a rotting corpse this instant, your eyes pecked out, all your pretty clothes stained with your blood. Have you not thought on this? Why do you persist? Your father would not want his blood slain, for no gain to him. Consider this, Eliza. You, and your father have been betrayed, and you must think on how to survive it."

mistral4543 · 01-29-2002, 07:20 PM

OOC>>>> That was possibly the longest post I've seen from you, Larry! Well done [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

Well, I will try to pop by once in a while... make that a long while...

Eliza

"I don't know about that..." ~ A wary look crosses her dirt-streaked face as she brushes aside a stray lock of her brown hair ~ Perhaps this is all from Father's directive... ~ Turning to glance at Sorsha, a tiny smile reluctantly forms on her lips ~ "She's certainly a... " ~ Struggling to find the right word ~ "... certainly more pampered than me. If you understand what I mean."

Her eyes flash a challenge to Galadria ~ "After all, she looks like she's been protected all her life. If I were so spoilt as you claim, I would be weakling just like her... or even worse." ~ Grimacing, she looks away, picking up a fallen twig and beating it gently against the ground aimlessly.

mistral4543 · 01-29-2002, 07:29 PM

Isaura

The night had provided a peaceful and dreamless sleep to her, and she now paces about the room, deliberating her next course of action ~ Raymond seems to be getting better fast. ~ The name somehow sends a bittersweet feeling shooting through her heart. She frowns and her lashes flutter ~ "I wonder..." ~ Her slender fingers rising to press the sore wounds on her neck, she winces involuntarily as she comes across a particularly tender spot.

Making her way to the kitchen, she begins to make a simple breakfast for the others, her distracted mind fortunately used to mechanical movements ~ I must decide soon... no point dragging it on...

When the three have completed their meal, she washes up the dishes and cleans the area. Now advancing towards the gentlemen, she clears her throat a little and speaks to the old man, avoiding Raymond's eyes ~ "Thank you so much for all your assistance and hospitality, kind sir. I fear that I have imposed on you long enough, and shall be on my way. I trust that my friend here will be in your good hands until he fully heals." ~ Turning to Raymond, not giving him a chance to respond ~ "I think you need more rest, Raymond. Perhaps it is better that we part now. We shall meet again if Fate permits."

She gives a deep curtsey to both men, then turns to gather her belongings and go.

Note from Larry:
I fixed a word or two in your post...just to clear things up...

[ 01-29-2002: Message edited by: Larry_OHF ]

Larry_OHF · 01-29-2002, 09:15 PM

Raymond

Raymond about chokes on the mouthful of cheese that he just eaten. He sees Isaura hurying off, and quicly swallows wha is in his mouth, and stands up from the table, his hand extended...

"You..you're leaving me alone? After saving my life and telling me about marrying you because of a vow and now you will leave me to my own wits again? I...did not think ... I mean...you...but..."

Raymond can say no mre. In a flash, he darts past the old farmer and runs out the door toward the barn.

"Ere now. What was that all about? Did he do something to break your heart, child? If so, I'll give'em a good belt whoopin' when he gets back in! Come now! What's got your feathers all ruffled?"

OOC>>>Mistral... [img]tongue.gif[/img]

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01-29-2002, 08:09 AM	#91
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	OOC>>>I can't run Isaura! Oh man....now what am I gonna do?

01-29-2002, 11:46 AM	#92
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	Raymond and Isaura Raymond sat outside the tent all night. Isaura had been sleeping peacefully. When the morning rays broke over the horizon, he could hear her stirring from within. He had stayed up all night, the pain in his arm and chest hurting too much to sleep. He had sufficiently stopped the bleeding, but the loss of blood was starting to make him very weak. Inside the tent, Isaura spoke. "Raymond? Is everything okay? How are you?" "Oh, I...I'm fine, but will need to get this arm looked at soon. How are you?" Isaura stepped out of the tent, rubbing her neck where the mad man-beast had grabbed her. "I am fine, I guess. My neck is a little tender from last night. But I will be okay. Are you sure that arm of your's is going to be okay?" "Well, it has stopped bleeding, thugh it hurts, of course. I say that we get onto the road as soon as we are ready to go. I would really like to see a doctor, or something. " And so, they had a quick breakfast of berries that grew along the path and some dried bread that had been with them in travelling. They sat out on the road, and began to walk. They kept rather quiet, both pondering the dangers that had been presented them the night before, and what else they might meet along the way. Raymond had asked a little about Isaura's magic and how she had learned it, but Isaura was not up to telling a long story. She promised to speak on it again, when they were safe and well. By the time that the sun was low in the sky, they happened upon a single log home in the woods. Cautiously, they approached this home and knocked on the door. An old, happy looking man greeted them. The travellors quickly explained that they had been wandering in the wilderness for some time, and had been attacked by wild beasts, though they mentioned nothing aboutn it being a panter-were. In fact, they were both trying to forget that, as well. The old man, welcomed them into his home and spoke, thus: "Ere now! Come inside and lets look at that those cuts! I have some medical supplies and a couple healing potions available. Please, come inside!" "Sir, I am afraid we are without money, but if we may work off our debt to repay you for the kindness, I am a skilled farmer, and offer my service to you, while this wound heals". "And I can offer my cooking and cleaning service to you, as well." So, the old man became busy, looking for his cures and bandages. Within an hour, he had redressed the wounds and had poured a bottle of healing potion down Rayond's throat. Isaura began immediately, in cleaning up his house and even asking if there was any sowing to be done. Raymond was already feeling well enough to offer weeding the garden before sunset. But the old man smiled and said, "Please, take a seat and rest a while. I have been widowed now for 3 years and would like some company. Tell me, what news have you of the world?" Raymond and Isaura took turns, describing where they were from and how they had ended up together and here at the present time. The old man was grateful to have guests, and at nighttime, he showed them to their rooms with a promise of the biggest breakfast they had ever seen awaiting them in the morning. They each took to their separate room and found sleep instantly. OOC>>>How was that? [ 01-29-2002: Message edited by: Larry_OHF ]

01-29-2002, 01:46 PM	#93
Galadria1 Zhentarim Guard Join Date: January 11, 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 369	GALADRIA(they set forth again, Sorsha riding Gold Top, the rest on foor except Delita, (I think) (to Eliza) "So, Princess, a word in your shell-like ear. I saw, out of the corner of my eyethat you and Sorsha were discussing something from around her neck. Why should you do that?

01-29-2002, 02:12 PM	#94
Legolas Jack Burton Join Date: March 31, 2001 Location: The zephyr lands beneath the brine. Age: 41 Posts: 5,459	OOC: I'm going to make it even harder on you. I've got trouble with my connection and no idea when it will be taken care off, so I'm leaving you with Rrang. He shouldn't be too much of a bother, but still... Take care all!

01-29-2002, 05:41 PM	#95
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	OOC>>>Galadria...looks like it is just the two of us! Don't you even think about leaving me alone!

01-29-2002, 06:35 PM	#96
Galadria1 Zhentarim Guard Join Date: January 11, 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 369	OOC>>Don't worry, Larry. I didn't even join the attack on the Modding Mage. Ooh, fun and games. IC>> GALADRIA (sees Eliza blush and turn away) "Oh, come now! 'Tis easy to see. This poor youngling, who couldn't hurt a fly, is obviously the center of intrigues spun by either you, your father, this Dalben, or some other agency that we know naught of. Perhaps some combination of these? But, these are all considerable powers. Why should you, in your silks and jewels and fine boots, who would, I deem, in the normal course of things, pay her no more mind than some stray dog in your path, waste so much of your time in seeking her out? Someone has sent you, holding out I know what offers of love or power. Little else would appeal to such as you." (looks back at Sorsha happily riding Gold Top. She makes a fine picture in a robe that she found in a chest in the cave, many shades of blue, one of which matches her eyes precisely, against the golden horse with the cloudless sky behind them. She smiles)(to Eliza again) "I have heard you oft moan in your sleep, calling after this Raymond. Is this what sends you forth? A promise to him or of him, mayhap?"

01-29-2002, 06:50 PM	#97
Galadria1 Zhentarim Guard Join Date: January 11, 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 369	ELIZA (haughtily) "You speak of that which is beyond your wit. Another possibility exists, that I am under the orders of my father, and am doing what I know not. Or, even, that I do it out of friendship. Think not that I am ungrateful that you saved all of our lives the other night, but I am not a free agent in this." GALADRIA (shrewdly) "Ah, then your father did send you, for I believe not that you would thus fare forth, for a friend. But what of the riders, and the flying things? You could be taken or dead. Perhaps that was behind the riders orders to take the women alive? But, whatever they were, the flying things would not reck of this. You could be a rotting corpse this instant, your eyes pecked out, all your pretty clothes stained with your blood. Have you not thought on this? Why do you persist? Your father would not want his blood slain, for no gain to him. Consider this, Eliza. You, and your father have been betrayed, and you must think on how to survive it."

01-29-2002, 07:20 PM	#98
mistral4543 Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: House of Freelight Age: 49 Posts: 3,159	OOC>>>> That was possibly the longest post I've seen from you, Larry! Well done [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] Well, I will try to pop by once in a while... make that a long while... Eliza "I don't know about that..." ~ A wary look crosses her dirt-streaked face as she brushes aside a stray lock of her brown hair ~ Perhaps this is all from Father's directive... ~ Turning to glance at Sorsha, a tiny smile reluctantly forms on her lips ~ "She's certainly a... " ~ Struggling to find the right word ~ "... certainly more pampered than me. If you understand what I mean." Her eyes flash a challenge to Galadria ~ "After all, she looks like she's been protected all her life. If I were so spoilt as you claim, I would be weakling just like her... or even worse." ~ Grimacing, she looks away, picking up a fallen twig and beating it gently against the ground aimlessly.

01-29-2002, 07:29 PM	#99
mistral4543 Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: House of Freelight Age: 49 Posts: 3,159	Isaura The night had provided a peaceful and dreamless sleep to her, and she now paces about the room, deliberating her next course of action ~ Raymond seems to be getting better fast. ~ The name somehow sends a bittersweet feeling shooting through her heart. She frowns and her lashes flutter ~ "I wonder..." ~ Her slender fingers rising to press the sore wounds on her neck, she winces involuntarily as she comes across a particularly tender spot. Making her way to the kitchen, she begins to make a simple breakfast for the others, her distracted mind fortunately used to mechanical movements ~ I must decide soon... no point dragging it on... When the three have completed their meal, she washes up the dishes and cleans the area. Now advancing towards the gentlemen, she clears her throat a little and speaks to the old man, avoiding Raymond's eyes ~ "Thank you so much for all your assistance and hospitality, kind sir. I fear that I have imposed on you long enough, and shall be on my way. I trust that my friend here will be in your good hands until he fully heals." ~ Turning to Raymond, not giving him a chance to respond ~ "I think you need more rest, Raymond. Perhaps it is better that we part now. We shall meet again if Fate permits." She gives a deep curtsey to both men, then turns to gather her belongings and go. Note from Larry: I fixed a word or two in your post...just to clear things up... [ 01-29-2002: Message edited by: Larry_OHF ]

01-29-2002, 09:15 PM	#100
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	Raymond Raymond about chokes on the mouthful of cheese that he just eaten. He sees Isaura hurying off, and quicly swallows wha is in his mouth, and stands up from the table, his hand extended... "You..you're leaving me alone? After saving my life and telling me about marrying you because of a vow and now you will leave me to my own wits again? I...did not think ... I mean...you...but..." Raymond can say no mre. In a flash, he darts past the old farmer and runs out the door toward the barn. "Ere now. What was that all about? Did he do something to break your heart, child? If so, I'll give'em a good belt whoopin' when he gets back in! Come now! What's got your feathers all ruffled?" OOC>>>Mistral... [img]tongue.gif[/img]

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