❂ four | audio

[gazingup]

[ The sound of chirping crickets has become the usual chorus for Tristan's posts, but today there's an added hoot of an owl ]

Alright. Fine, fine- You know what, Yvaine? I give up.

I GIVE UP.

[ Oh look, he's scared away all the birds from the trees again. ]

I've been wandering around bloody forest for nearly a month now. A month! I've searched for you in every nook and cranny— through the City proper, the beach, that park. I would have nearly trekked up that mountain if I hadn't decided to be sensible for once.

I know you don't want to be found. And yes, you have- you have a valid reason, but at least- At least-

At least tell me you're all right? Please.


[ A gap of silence - a few minutes of it, to be exact. ]


I just want to go home. I never- I never wanted this type of adventure, I mean- I've never even been out of Wall! It doesn't help that I've spent almost the entire time in this stinking- [ the sound of a thump as he kicks a tree] bloody forest.

And of course the City wants to rub it in my face! Let's bring in two men that look like your Father and put them right in front of you so you won't forget.

"Chaining up a woman, what would your father think?"

"Oh, look! It's not-you-father. Doesn't that make you think of home? By the way, how's Victoria doing- Wait, I forgot you're stuck in this City!"

I just-

[ a frustrated sigh, followed by another thump as he abuses the tree once more. Sadly, he ends up hurting himself rather than the trunk of the tree.]

...Ow.

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[gazingup.livejournal.com]

...Alright.

[ It's completely over his head, but he'll ... pretend to understand.]

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[primrosella.livejournal.com]

As long as you're the friendly variety of forest animal, I don't foresee any problems.

Can you find your way on your own, or would you prefer I send directions?

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[gazingup.livejournal.com]

I've- I've lost the star, and I've been unable to find her ... despite searching for two weeks.

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[downrightlinear.livejournal.com]

You think it's got something to do with the fact that you want to give her to someone without even bothering to gift wrap?

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[gazingup.livejournal.com]

[ sob ]

I'm visiting Rosella tonight, so the lions will have to do without me.

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[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

I am sure she will be a fine host.

[anoblemouse.livejournal.com]

I do not blame her.

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[7thborn.livejournal.com]

Just don't go whining to the network when you've mucked up your feet.

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[gazingup.livejournal.com]

I did promise to help her back into the sky afterward!

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[gazingup.livejournal.com]

I'm certainly nothing like a lion, if that's what you mean.

And directions would definitely be helpful. I- I get lost a lot ... sometimes

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[gazingup.livejournal.com]

She is very sweet.

And thank you- thank you for your concern, Caspian.

[gazingup.livejournal.com]

You're mean little puff of fur, aren't you?

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[gazingup.livejournal.com]

I'm tougher than I look, miss.

[ His foot says otherwise.]

I can certainly handle a tree.

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[primrosella.livejournal.com]

Some lions can be rather friendly, I've found. I think it depends on the lion.

All right, then. If you'll just give me some indication of where you are at the moment, I'll tell you the quickest way to get here.

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[7thborn.livejournal.com]

Right, I'm sure you are.

[Her laughter says otherwise.]

[anoblemouse.livejournal.com]

Only to those who have simple minds like yours.

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[brainsnotfists.livejournal.com]

[Oddly enough she's not convinced by his pretense.]

Have a friend who's been here longer and know how to show you how to do it. It's really easy once you get the hang of it.

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[downrightlinear.livejournal.com]

So you're basically re-gifting.

[gazingup.livejournal.com]

My brain is many times bigger than your own. Yours? I could fit in the palm of my hand.

[anoblemouse.livejournal.com]

But yet, not only am I still more intelligent that you are, I could find a lady without as much trouble as you're going through. What are you good for?

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[gazingup.livejournal.com]

Lions are supposed to be vicious creatures. I heard- I heard they can even rip a man apart.

Well, there's a tree next to me with a hole that looks like an old man's face ... and a rock that's got lot of dimples and cracks. About a yard down there's also small stream.

I can get to that fountain and you can guide me from there?

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[gazingup.livejournal.com]

Re-gifting?

[ is uncertain of the term sob, but he makes a guess. ]

I'm only giving a gift to Victoria. To Yvaine, I'm giving her a favor.

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[gazingup.livejournal.com]

I can hear you laughing at me!

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[primrosella.livejournal.com]

They could. I've been a lion before--well, a lioness, actually, but all the same--and I wouldn't doubt it for a minute.

...Er, yes, guiding you from the fountain would be considerably easier, I think. And in the meantime, I'll get a bed and towels ready for you.

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[7thborn.livejournal.com]

Look, I'm sorry you've had a difficult time of it but I reckon you'd feel better about things if you got out of the damned forest and explored the City. Does well for distractions and gets rid of the awful ticking at that.