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Anyka takes a step forward, embracing her sister. "I can't even imagine how conflicted this must feel. I'm soo sorry. I know that what you have, the way you see things is something special, but I also know you miss seeing things the way you used to. I don't know if you'd lose what you have now if he was able to fix your sight but whatever happens, I'm here. You know Gashka and I are always here for you, no matter what."
Terra hugs Anyka,
Sis. these things that are watching us, I can't see them, I can't detect them, they don't touch the ground. I was scared last night. what if one was in here watching me, what if some sick perverted bastard was watching me change, I might never know. I feel...
terra is hesitant to say the word, she does not want to be weak, but only one word seems to fit...."violated"
As she whispers to her sister, she is grateful that Terra can't see the flush that comes to her face when she thinks of her night with Jin.
I wish Flynt was with me last night, I fealt alone, and by the way...
Anyka, why is your heart racing so much? I can feel the beating.
Gashka nods at Anyka as she goes to check on Terra.
After Anyka leaves to go upstairs, Gashka has Tehanna take a seat at the big table. Chris is on one side of Tehanna while Gashka is on the other side. Motioning for one of the serving girls, Gashka orders a tankard of Ale for herself, plus whatever anyone else wants to drink.
Once they get almost through their first drink, and the other girls aren't back, knowing that it will take time to prepare Gashka starts the process of ordering breakfast for everyone. When all is said and done she has ordered enough eggs to feed all of them, two different types of meat, some various fruit...since she knows Tehanna likes it so much, a couple different cheeses, and regular morning biscuits as well as a plate of sweet rolls for those with a sweet tooth in the morning. They weren't as good as the ones Flynt's mom made, or even as good as the ones her own mother would make...but, they were still pretty tasty.
Looking around at the others she says, "I hope that's alright. I just thought it would be best if we had a variety of different things to choose from." She'll wait till the rest of them show up to order another drink and talk with everyone about what Tehanna would like to do.
Looking around and not seeing Terra she gets a worried look on her face. "Hey.....has anyone seen Terra since last night?"
"Yea, I got her a room. I know she wanted to bunk with me, but I just needed to be alone." "Great, now I feel like a scumbag." Flynt frowns as he gets the realization before biting into an biscuit.
Gashka sits there for a minute, looking as if she's debating something.
Finally, she looks up at Flynt. "Hey, do you have a minute? We need to talk." She gets up from her seat and gestures to him to follow her.
"Yea, sure thing." Flynt replies, finishing a croissant before following her.
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At that time, Tikkle walks in, dripping wet and trying to wipe soot off of his leather coat. "Apparently I need to find someone who knows how to use those blasted cannons before I can set sail again... Stumpy Sam blew his leg off again and went in the drink after it! That bloke's lucky he can cook, or I'd send 'im ashore with that peg up his arse..." sitting down, he adds "Even one o' you lubbers makes a joke concerning my name and you'll live to regret it..." as he continues to try and wipe the soot off of his shoulder...
"They don't exactly sound safe to be around." Jin comments.
Going over to a quiet corner of the Inn she gestures to a couple of chairs, "Why don't we sit down for a minute?"
She puts her hands up to her forehead for a minute and rubs at her temples before looking back up at him and smiling a little nervously.
"Okay....I gotta talk to ya about some stuff and...I...I'm not sure how to say it really so...just bear with me. First, none....not one bit of what I say to you here gets back to Terra....got it? If I overstep my boundaries then just tell me...but, I feel like I really need to say something."
Closing her eyes she takes a deep breath. Opening them again she says, "You're like a brother to me Flynt and I love you....but, sometimes you can be really dense." She leans across and takes his hands in hers, "I know that we talked before and you told me about all the awful things that happened to you....and I get why things have been so difficult for you....but, Terra doesn't understand those things. Have you talked to her Flynt? I see the two of you together and I know that there is some type of feeling there.....but....Gods I'm messing this all up." She takes a minute to try and compose what she's saying, "I'm not trying to tell you what to do, or how to feel....but, if you really do care about Terra....then just talk to her. We've all been on edge and she needs to feel safe too. She does care about you Flynt, very much so....so, I guess what I'm trying to say is....don't keep trying to hide what you're feeling from her. Good or bad, either there's a thing or there's not a thing.....but, don't let her think that there is a thing if there really isn't a thing."
Sighing she takes a deep breath as she takes her hands back from him, "Did any of that make any sense? Again, like I said you can tell me to go to Hell if you wanna, but I saw the look on your face and I just thought....I don't know...I just needed to tell you what I saw. Please...don't be mad at me."
She holds her breath, afraid of what his reaction might be to her interference.
Tikkle vaguely acknowledges Jin's comment as he becomes very interested in watching Gashka walk away from the table with Flynt.
Snapping back to, he looks at Jin. "Oh yeah don't you know a spell for this? Care to help me out mate?" Indicating his sopping wet self and ashy jacket.
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"A spell for what exactly? Not getting blown up? Then no, not really. I usually stick to getting out of the way with my own two feet." Jin answers.
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"For cleanin me up mate... You always smell of that Prestidiggerydoodle magic, so I know you know how ta do it."
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FLynt nods his head at first as if he knew this conversation was coming. "I, I know. I do care about her, but I can't let myself get close to her. The last woman that I was with... Well you know. I can't let that happen to anyone else." Flynt looks around and then brings the locket out and holds it. "Leyla gave this to me about a week before, the incident. It's what I found inside the observer. I didn't even realize it was gone. I know I've been selfish, but I can't help it. I just feel so helpless in all this. I can't be mad at you Gashy."
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Indicating his sopping wet self and ashy jacket
Jin looks over to the wet Catfolk. "How the hell did that happen? I've been up for like an hour and your already like this?"
He shakes his head and tries his best to dry his unlucky friend.
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She shakes her head, "Ohhh Flynt...." She sighs as she gets up and walks next to him.
Wrapping her arms around his neck...in a loving sisterly way she leans down to whisper, "And just how long are you planning on punishing yourself for something you had no control over? How long does Terra have to suffer for it? We have ALL lost someone, or something dear to us Flynt....but, you're just letting the guilt devour your soul."
"You alone are not responsible for the safety of everyone around you, and you simply can't keep living your life like it is. Doing that isn't fair to either you or Terra. Stop acting like you're in this alone and trust us." Giving him a light peck on the cheek she stands up, "Think about what I said Flynt...talk to Terra. Let her decide for herself if you're worth the trouble." She smirks at him as she walks back over to the table.
Wrapping her arms around Tikkle's neck in a very NOT sisterly way, she leans down over him and kisses him lovingly.
Realizing her mistake a little late she stands up. "Tikkle? Why do you smell like soot?"
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Flynt sighs as he realizes that his emerald friend is right. "Yea, I'll go up and talk to her. Thanks." He runs back over to the table and grabs some lox covered bagels as he makes his way to Terra's room. As his hands are full, he knocks on the door with an elbow. "Can I come in?"
Tehanna seemed to perk up almost. "Cannon's you say? I happen to know a thing or two about them. Perhaps you'd permit me to take a look?"
Gashka just shakes her head, "Nevermind....I doubt I want to know. It would just give me one more thing to worry about." As the food starts coming out of the kitchen, Gashka rubs her hands together and orders another Ale.
"I sure hope the rest of them get down here soon. This food looks really good." Taking a little bit of everything she piles it on her plate and digs into it with a renewed appetite.
Turning to Tehanna she says, "You really gotta try one of these sweet rolls, I'll split one with ya." Cutting one of rolls in half she puts half of it on Tehanna's plate while nearly inhaling her half in almost one bite. Closing her eyes she makes some very pleasurable noises as she enjoys the sweet treat.
Christophe eats quietly, feeding a few scraps to Renard. Perhaps it was a good thing that he had a little less to deal with than the others. Well, it wasn't less but they were things that he could relegate to the back of his mind and cover up with fresh ideas. Someday, there would be a reckoning for him but going over the bleak fact that he was still without three years of his life was something he could leave for another day.
Last night was the first night he was in a normal bed for a long time. He rarely slept anywhere but outside. His body felt relaxed and tried to impart some of that to his mind. A little clarity was needed and welcomed. He had been overly emotional for the past few days. A doctor needs a coeur de pierre...Take everything and lock it in my secret heart. Mon visage n'est pas le mien.
He finishes his meal and wordlessly gets up to head outside. Chris takes a deep breath, a real breath. He wasn't going to be ruled by phantoms and guided by darkness. Today, he was going to start charting out his path like he did before. He was in control...wasn't he?
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Terra was in her room with Anyka when there was a knock.
I think you best be going sis. i'll be down in a bit. Promise
Flynt walks in as Anyka makes her exit. "Can we talk?"
Terra smiles at Flynt's voice. sure
Terra starts to change in front of him. (she was still in her sleepwear)
so what's on your mind?
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"I'm sorry I've been acting like a jerk lately. I'm just afraid of what might happen to you if I let myself get close to you. While I was away at the circus, I was with someone and her name was Leyla." Flynt says telling Terra the whole story much like he told Gashka the night he was dragged out of his room. "And then I found this inside the observer I caught." He says showing her the locket. "They took it from me without me even knowing. It's the only thing I have left of her. I know how you feel about me and I should at least be there for you and I haven't. Again I'm sorry."
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Terra was barely finished getting dress when she stopped to listen. she moved close to him.
I can feel your heart beating, I can sense the movement of your lungs with every breath you take.
she throws her arms around him your here now she feels the beating of his heart during the embrace, feeling comfort in it.
Flynt just smiles as Terra embraces him. He picks her up without a word and kisses her deeply before setting her down on the bed, hands roaming.
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Turning to Tehanna she says, "You really gotta try one of these sweet rolls, I'll split one with ya." Cutting one of rolls in half she puts half of it on Tehanna's plate while nearly inhaling her half in almost one bite. Closing her eyes she makes some very pleasurable noises as she enjoys the sweet treat.
Tehanna looked at the sweet roll for a moment, then tenetively took a bite. The explosion of taste in her mouth was a whole new experience. "Mmm, that is good." The Dark Elf said while picking up another.
The Inn door opens and Sergeant Cole of the Watch comes in. As he walks over to your table, you notice that he is alone and not in uniform. Upon reaching your table, he asked, "Mind if I sit down?"
Christophe walks back inside as Sergeant Cole passes him.
Gashka pulls out a chair for him, "Please do...have some breakfast...on us." She hands him a plate.
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