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[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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[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

Do you need help?

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[gazingup.livejournal.com]

...

I'm fine.

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[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

Are you sure? Perhaps you should rest this night, Tristan. Put your adventures aside for a fire and some wine.

[brainsnotfists.livejournal.com]

Oh...that sounds like something that should have been on a filter.

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[gazingup.livejournal.com]

I'd be fine if I could just find Yvaine. It's hard to concentrate on anything else when ... when I keep on thinking of her.

[ pause. what. that sounded like he actually cares for her. ]

It's not because I care about her or anything. It's for Victoria's sake.

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[primrosella.livejournal.com]

Oh, dear, you still haven't found her...?

[gazingup.livejournal.com]

Filter?

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[gazingup.livejournal.com]

No. Not yet. She's- she's surprisingly sneaky and agile for someone who's spent her life in the sky.

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[gazingup.livejournal.com]

Are you feeling better? You were acting strange seemed off color the last time I spoke to you.

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[primrosella.livejournal.com]

Hm? Oh! Oh, yes, I'm just fine now. I'm sorry, the last time we spoke, I...didn't have the heart for much conversation, no. Do forgive me.

You sound miserable-- Perhaps you ought to give the forest a rest for a bit? It's getting rather late...

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[gazingup.livejournal.com]

It would be nice--

Not tonight.

[ is not going to admit he has no coins sob. ]

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[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

[Thinks Tristan is in denial but fff Caspian won't argue.]

At least rest or put your mind to something else.

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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]

[ Denial? Do you want Tristan to give you a twenty-page verbal essay about all the different reasons he loves Victoria, Caspian? Torture worse than sword through the gut. ]

I'm putting my mind to recounting how times I've passed this tree this week?

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[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

[.....No please. Although really, Tristan, is it so hard to admit you want to be friendly with Yvaine?]

Perhaps you should try counting birds, or lions.

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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]

[ Because she's the spider-woman. Every word she speaks is laced with venom that could kill a man. ]

An owl just passed by. Scared away the rest of the birds, I think.

[ do you notice the suppressed fear in his voice. thank you, caspian.]

...Lions? There- there are lions in this forest?

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[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

[Er.....]

Well they may not be tame but some are good?

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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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[gazingup.livejournal.com]

Some.

[brainsnotfists.livejournal.com]

Posted so that only a specific person or persons can hear you be frustrated, instead of anyone who's logged in at the moment.


[PRIVATE VOICE:gazingup]

As an example, the only person who can hear this is you, and me.

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[treadingdawn.livejournal.com]

[Divert divert.]

Why do you stay in the forest anyway?

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[gazingup.livejournal.com]

It's not like I live here.

Here, as in the City. Not the forest.