❂ 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]

I'm glad you're in a better mood, Rosella. And that whoever- whoever upset you in the first place learned his lesson.

[ hypocrite and totally oblivious ]

I've stopped searching for today.

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[primrosella.livejournal.com]

Er. That's very sweet of you, thank you.

[Friend-in-need senses...tingling...]

If you're near the Warehouse at the moment, would you like to stop in for some cider and cookies?

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[gazingup.livejournal.com]

Really? It's truly nice of you to offer, but-

I don't want to impose or anything.

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[primrosella.livejournal.com]

You're not imposing if I'm offering, you know.

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[gazingup.livejournal.com]

...I smell like forest, dirt, and sweat-

Thank you very much for the offer, Rosella. But I'm really not fit to see a lady right now, no less a Princess. I mean, I have been wandering around the forest all month all day.

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[primrosella.livejournal.com]

I'm sure it wouldn't be a problem, but as you prefer. I've done my fair share of wandering around forests myself, you know. And of sitting around in trees, too!

At least go home and get a good night's sleep, though?

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[gazingup.livejournal.com]

Well, the forest is actually...

[ SOB ]

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[gazingup.livejournal.com]

 

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[gazingup.livejournal.com]

I would have gotten a good night's sleep, if Caspian hadn't brought up the lions.

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[primrosella.livejournal.com]

Lions? Well, yes, but even so, that shouldn't be a problem if--

[primrosella.livejournal.com]

[Waaaaaaaaaait for it...]

[primrosella.livejournal.com]

You're not planning to sleep out there, are you? It's cold out!

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[gazingup.livejournal.com]

 

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[gazingup.livejournal.com]

I'll be fine, Rosella. I'm rather- I'm rather used to it by now.

[primrosella.livejournal.com]

...Just how long have you been sleeping in the forest, then?

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[gazingup.livejournal.com]

[ his voice is barely audible, as if he's pulling back on his words. ]

Only a few ... weeks.

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[primrosella.livejournal.com]

In that case, I think I'll insist you come to the Warehouse, rather than simply offering.

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[gazingup.livejournal.com]

[ The offer is far to tempting and considering that Rosella is extraordinarily sweet...]

...Alright, Rosella.

Though I warn you, I really do resemble some sort of forest animal.

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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'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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[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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[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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[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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[gazingup.livejournal.com]

...You've been a lioness? But ... how- you're a woman, unless-

[ stareeees at communicator. ]

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[gazingup.livejournal.com]

Curse, hopefully right?


And thank you. I suppose I should wash up as soon as I can, rather than ... make you bear the stench of a forest human.