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Sugarsnap looks up to the big Viking like woman. Hi Sig..er..difa? I'm sorry can I just call you Sig? Anyway I am Lady Sugarsnap and the sensitive boar is Admiral Truffles. She extends her small hand up to greet the Northerner.Sigrdrífa reaches down to exchange the greeting with a smile. "Well met Lady Sugarsnap, Sig will be fine."
sugar looks up to the Viking woman, sooooo, you from Odenheim place too? I have been visiting there helping my pa for the past 10 or 11 years now.
Truffles stays with Sugarsnap but is keeping an eye on Frostine making sure she is safe.
Frostine just stands there for a bit after he leaves, not sure of exactly what to think. Finally she seems to shake it off and walks, albeit a bit shakily over to where Goldi and the viking woman are talking. Looking up at the impressive woman she gets an almost apologetic smile on her face. "I....I'm sorry I just need...." At a loss for words she kneels down next to Goldi, and while practically burying her head in her friends side, she says in a hoarse whisper, "Please.....please Goldi, can we go somewhere and just talk for a minute? Please?" It may be hard to hear her, but the despiration in her voice is unmistakable. It might be confusing to some, but Goldi knows that this is the way she sounds right before going into a full on panic attack, that while sometimes funny, can lead to very bad things.....especially around people who may not understand why.
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Sugarsnap gives her friend a hug, Frostine can feel her shiver, just a little, but does not complain. Sure, everything will be alright.
Looking back to Sig, would please excuse us. I would like to talk to later.
looking to truffles, come on Truffles, you best stick with me.
Goldi leads Frostine to someplace a little more private.
Snort
truffles trots along with his Goldi and frosty
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She nods, her eyes moist she rubs at them vigorously and tries to keep her emotions in check. She unlatches herself from Sugar and lets herself be led somewhere she felt a little safer talking.
Once alone she takes a quick look to make sure no one is paying attention to them before slumping down to a huddled sitting position on the floor.
Looking up into Sugar's kind face she takes a few gulps of air, "Why....why did you decide we should take this trip? How can you be sure everything is going to be okay? Have you seen the size of these people? If they knew who I was...." She shakes her head trying to clear her thoughts, "I feel like I can't think...like I can't breath Sugar....please, tell me what I should do...I don't know anymore." She buries her face in her hands and doubles over as she shakes, not able to hold back the torrent of feelings that seem to overwhelm her.
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She nods, her eyes moist she rubs at them vigorously and tries to keep her emotions in check. She unlatches herself from Sugar and lets herself be led somewhere she felt a little safer talking.
Once alone she takes a quick look to make sure no one is paying attention to them before slumping down to a huddled sitting position on the floor.
Looking up into Sugar's kind face she takes a few gulps of air, "Why....why did you decide we should take this trip? How can you be sure everything is going to be okay? Have you seen the size of these people? If they knew who I was...." She shakes her head trying to clear her thoughts, "I feel like I can't think...like I can't breath Sugar....please, tell me what I should do...I don't know anymore." She buries her face in her hands and doubles over as she shakes, not able to hold back the torrent of feelings that seem to overwhelm her.
Sugar pulls out a piece of cloth, and starts to wipe Frostine's eyes. This crying will not do, your gonna mess up that beautiful smile. she says to her hoping to cheer her up some.
she then gets to "business" I brought us here for a few reasons, first of all, nobody would ever expect people like us to be here, its the last place they would expect. second, Both of us have lots to learn about the world, so where better than in the world, if ya catch my meaning. and five, It'll be fun.
she takes a seat across from her best friend. Look, Not many know this, but, did you know that many years ago my dad ran away from a pre-arranged marriage. that was when he found my ma, and they fell in love and here I am. I have been told the story sooooo many times I practically memorized it. but the important thing is I know exactly what you are going through, and...
she pauses here wondering if she should say the next part.
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Sugar pulls out a piece of cloth, and starts to wipe Frostine's eyes. This crying will not do, your gonna mess up that beautiful smile. she says to her hoping to cheer her up some.
she then gets to "business" I brought us here for a few reasons, first of all, nobody would ever expect people like us to be here, its the last place they would expect. second, Both of us have lots to learn about the world, so where better than in the world, if ya catch my meaning. and five, It'll be fun.
she takes a seat across from her best friend. Look, Not many know this, but, did you know that many years ago my dad ran away from a pre-arranged marriage. that was when he found my ma, and they fell in love and here I am. I have been told the story sooooo many times I practically memorized it. but the important thing is I know exactly what you are going through, and...
she pauses here wondering if she should say the next part.
Letting Sugar soothe her was easy, it was everything else that was so difficult. She smiles a little at Sugar as her best friend and confidant wipes the tears from her eyes and nods. Sighing a little she says, "I know, I'm sorry. I just don't know what's gotten into me lately."
She listens to Sugar, caught up as always in what she says. Her eyes grow a little wide as her friend explains part of her own past. Wrapping her arms around Sugar she gives her a hug before leaning back, "Really? How come you never told me that story before?"
Much calmer now she tries to explain her own feelings, though she doesn't know if it's for Sugar's benefit or her own. She sighs as she stands up from the floor, and starts to pace slightly while she talks things out. Something she did quite often. "Part of me feels that I'm doing the right thing, while the other part of me wonders what this will do to Kaerndal, father and mother, as well the other people who live there. I know I may act a little rash sometimes...but, I don't think I'm really wrong either."
Noticing the pause at the end of Sugars tale she cocks her head slightly to the side inquisitively, "I know I've been wrapped up in my own head with everything lately....but, you know you can tell me anything....right?"
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Godi looks at Frosty a little apprehensive, now please don't get mad at me, But I know what I'm doing, well, at least I hope I do. but I kind of..sort of...
she pauses a bit.
Ikindatoldmypaaboutheplanexceptididn'tsaywherejustthatweweregoingawayandhea greedtohelp. she blurts out real fast.
she then closes her eyes hoping she doesn't get turned to ice.
Truffles goes and tries to hide behind a pole that he really is way to big to hide behind.
laying on the deck his hooves covering his eyes.
Frostine just sort of stands there with her mouth opening and closing like a fish while blinking rapidly a couple of times as she tries to process what Goldi just said.
Shaking her head she says, "Wha....what did you just say?" She seems to stammer for a minute before locking eyes with the one person she trusted above all else, "You told your pa? Why? I mean I guess I know why....is he going to be okay?"
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Sugarsnap breathes a bit, out of relief she isn't turned to ice.
I told you My pa knows what you are going through, he agreed to help. he is going to stay with your mom and pop, and keep them distracted and eventually convince them to let you live your own life.
she sounds a little bit worried on the eventually part, but she is really trying to be optimistic.
remember, my Pa is a renown bard and clever negotiator. I am sure he will figure something out. and he offered to help and it was actually his idea that I go with you.
Sugar gives Frostine a hug. don't worry he doesn't know where we went, just that he agreed to help us. when you became my friend, you get the whole Ferrywarden family with me.
Frostine just looks at her friend for a moment, tears of a different sort welling in her eyes. Sinking down to the floor she wraps her arms around Goldi and cries in relief and a weird sort of happiness. Once she pulls herself together she says, "Oh goldi...I had no idea. You don't know what this means to me. You're my best friend in the world and I just love you to pieces." Realizing she might be holding onto her just a little too tight she loosens her grip on Goldi. She would have to work on that.
Pulling back from Goldi she stands up and says, "Okay then. Hey...we better get back....I'll be okay and one way or another things will work out." Giving Goldi an honest smile she reaches down and pets poor Mr. Truffles to let him know she's okay as well.
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Sugarsnap is squished a bit by the overzealous hug, but she endures it. sometimes it was worth a little pain.
she gets up and stretches and follows Frostine back out, Come on Truffles, I gotta keep an eye on you there are some hungry looking sailors on board.
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Truffles looks up at frostine as she pets him. Snort
then as Sugarsnap passes by hearing somewhat of what she said, probably understanding hungry, Truffles is almost glued to Sugarsnap's side.
Snort
As they walk back out on deck the difference in her posture is noticeably different and there's an actual look of relief on her face.
A handsome man in ornate armor walks on deck. "Can I have your attention, everyone? First of all, I'd like to thank you all for volunteering to come on this expedition. I know you were adequately compensated, but the Order of the Albatross appreciate you setting everything aside to come on board. My name is Lieutenant Micah Elsbridge and I'm the commanding officer on this ship. If you have any problems, let me know and I will handle it to the best of my ability. We will be sailing to Frijia and it will be a two day journey. While we don't have sleeping quarters, we have plenty of hammocks to accommodate you all. When we get to Frijia, it will be a twenty mile hike through ice and snow to get to our base camp. I think you might be pleasantly surprised by it."
He looks over the crowd. "Some of you appear to have talents that we are desperately in need of. When we arrive at the base camp, if you have combat experience or magical talents, we will need you to form several expedition groups. Much of Frijia is unexplored, though there have been reports of fey in the forests near our base camp. The rest of you will be assisting us in setting up a settlement. We have plenty of supplies and we hope that you bring some enthusiasm to it. If you're a butcher, a baker or a candlestick maker, your talents will not go to waste. I'll leave you all to get acquainted. If you're hungry, our chef has cooked up some delicious food in our galley down below. Just follow the tasty aromas and you'll find him. Thank you again."
He gives the crowd a polite bow before heading to the captain's quarters.
She smiles slightly as she looks down at Goldi. Maybe it won't be so bad afterall. A noticeably calmer Frostine walks back over to where they had been talking to...what did Goldi call her...Sig? Probably easier than her stumbling over her name a dozen times. Tilting her head up to look at her while covering her eyes from the sun she says, "I'm sorry about earlier...I just needed some....perspective." She smiles at Goldi and nods her head to let her know she'd be okay now.
Eleanor looks over the water grumbling to herself. She couldn't believe she had to spend two whole days on this boat with those people.
"It's careless fools like this frost user that are to blame for the distrust of mages." She says aloud.
Umbra pays his master no attention as he rests, he was use to her temper.
Sighing at hearing the girls statement, she knows what she must do.....no matter how hard it was. Even though it was an accident....the young woman had every right to be angry with her and she knew it. Giving Sugars hand a light sqeeze for support she turns and approaches the young lady, though a little hesitant she knows she can't run away this time. Bowing her head slightly she says, "I'm very sorry for what I did. Even though I didn't mean to, it doesn't change the fact that I did it or...or that it was wrong of me to do so. I sincerely apologize for any harm I might have caused you or your companion and I hope that someday you can forgive me." She takes a slow deep breath to steady her nerves before continuing, "I'll completely understand if you never wish to speak with me, or see me again after what I've done.....but I hope that eventually you will and that maybe....given enough time you'll get to know me and we can....maybe we can be friends?" She lowers her head and gives the young woman a slight bow before turning around to walk back to Goldi and Sig, her hands only lightly shaking this time. Before walking away though she softly says, "I'm no mage though." There is no anger or resentment in her voice, only acknowledgement of a simple truth and acceptance of the young woman's anger at her.
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Sugarsnap gives Frosty a little thumbs up to show she is doing great, and remind her that she is in her corner (so-to-speak)
Turning back toward Sig. So, Sig, I am sorry about earlier, but sometimes there are things that just cannot be avoided. So you think that this trek will be rough? I wasn't really raised in the cold but I've been to Odenheim enough times with my Pa, we was a bit of a wine merchant for some of the lords up there. we hail from East Alarion originally.
Sugarsnap pulls up a small barrel to sit on as she makes conversation with Sig.
Truffles sniffs around and goes next to Umbra and lays down.
Sugarsnap gives Frosty a little thumbs up to show she is doing great, and remind her that she is in her corner (so-to-speak)
Turning back toward Sig. So, Sig, I am sorry about earlier, but sometimes there are things that just cannot be avoided. So you think that this trek will be rough? I wasn't really raised in the cold but I've been to Odenheim enough times with my Pa, we was a bit of a wine merchant for some of the lords up there. we hail from East Alarion originally.
Sugarsnap pulls up a small barrel to sit on as she makes conversation with Sig.
Jettar couldn't help but smirk at the 'Welcome Aboard' speech. "Well friend, there is certainly no turning back now." Turning and scanning the gathered people, "So, whom do you think we'll get grouped with?"
With a few sniffs toward the crowd, the bear looked up at the Druid, then began making his way to the viking woman.
Casually making his way to Sigrdrífa, he asked, "Quite the speech, wouldn't you say?"
Frostine walks slowly back over to Sugarsnap as well as Sig, and now what appeared to be the man with the bear....Interesting...I better keep myself under control...don't need someone else mad at me to. She thinks a little sadly as she approaches the others.
Sugarsnap gives Frosty a little thumbs up to show she is doing great, and remind her that she is in her corner (so-to-speak)
Turning back toward Sig. So, Sig, I am sorry about earlier, but sometimes there are things that just cannot be avoided. So you think that this trek will be rough? I wasn't really raised in the cold but I've been to Odenheim enough times with my Pa, we was a bit of a wine merchant for some of the lords up there. we hail from East Alarion originally.
Sugarsnap pulls up a small barrel to sit on as she makes conversation with Sig.
"Well if you've been to Odenhiem then at least you're ready for the cold. I've never set foot on Frijia, but it's uncharted so I'd be prepared for just about anything." Sigrdrífa says to Goldi.
As the man and his.....bear approach she looks up. "Indeed. Quite the collection of companions on this trek."
A spray of water hits the deck as the ship heads into a rough patch. The knight who was swabbing the deck looks at the captain of the boat, a rather sour-looking halfling. "Oi! You don't need to rush us headlong toward death!"
"Quit your grousing," the halfling shouts. "I'm not gonna avoid the waves because of your delicate sensibilities!"
The knight huffs and goes about cleaning up the salt water on the deck.
With a glance at Frostine, he replied, "Quite. "
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After but a moment, Shadrath began sniffing Sig's boots. Circling once, the bear looked at the Druid and sat next to Viking woman.
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"It would appear that Shadrath likes you."
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Sigrdrífa raises an eyebrow then smiles as the bear sits at her feet. After a moment she starts chuckling softly to herself, shaking her head.
"So maybe there is some truth to the song of the Bear and the Maiden." she says with a laugh. Crouching down the scratches behind Shadrath's ear. "Now don't you get any ideas."
Frostine notices his glance and looks away slightly while putting her hands somewhere inside in her cloak to keep them from shaking.
Without actually looking up she says, "Sorry for not saying anything sooner. I'm Frostine and this is my, well she's pretty much my best friend. Her name is Goldi, but also know as Lady Sugarsnap, Sugarsnap, or sometimes just Sugar. Most of the time though I just stick to Goldi because that's how I grew up knowing her. Sorry...I tend to babble sometimes."
The bear leans into the scratching for a little bit then got up, sat by the trembling girl, and sniffed her outstretched hand. After a moment, he licked it and looked at her with his big brown eyes.
Her deep blue eyes get rather large as the bear nuzzles up against her and licks her hand. She relaxes as she feels how warm and soft his fur is. She thought that most animals had a kind of smell to them....Mr. Truffles definitely had some kind of smell to him sometimes that wasn't very pleasant at all.....but they blamed that on his sensitive stomach. The man's bear smelled like the forest. As if she were standing in a grove of the great pine trees. He was pretty large too, slightly intimidatingly so....but he was so gentle at the same time. She looks up at the man as she starts petting the bear, "Wow....he's sooo soft. How do you keep him so clean? Mr. Truffles is always getting into things." She bends down to pet Mr. Truffles as well, "No offense buddy, but you do get rather messy sometimes. Don't worry, we still love you though." She stops shaking completely as she wraps her arms around the boar to snuggle him.
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Sugarsnap nods at Sig's advice. and soon there is a large collection of animals present.
Sugarsnap goes to have a seat beside truffles, but keeping an eye out for her friend. it was a chance for her to meet new people and not be so afraid.
Her deep blue eyes get rather large as the bear nuzzles up against her and licks her hand. She relaxes as she feels how warm and soft his fur is. She thought that most animals had a kind of smell to them....Mr. Truffles definitely had some kind of smell to him sometimes that wasn't very pleasant at all.....but they blamed that on his sensitive stomach. The man's bear smelled like the forest. As if she were standing in a grove of the great pine trees. He was pretty large too, slightly intimidatingly so....but he was so gentle at the same time. She looks up at the man as she starts petting the bear, "Wow....he's sooo soft. How do you keep him so clean? Mr. Truffles is always getting into things." She bends down to pet Mr. Truffles as well, "No offense buddy, but you do get rather messy sometimes. Don't worry, we still love you though." She stops shaking completely as she wraps her arms around the boar to snuggle him.
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truffles like the hug but it seems like he understands the messy part and hangs his head down looking guilty.
Goldi just scratches Mr. truffles behind the ear. Yeah we do get ourselves into some pickles don't we?
suddenly she perks up, Hey you hungry? we haven't had second breakfast today.
she gets up anyone know where we can get some food? we like waffles, do they even make waffles on this boat, I remember.....whoaaaaa!?!
suddenly as the boat sways from a wave Godi falls over crashing into Truffles and almost rolling onto the resting cat.
All Frostine can do is hold onto the bear to keep from being knocked down by the sudden lurching of the boat herself. She watches Goldi and Truffles as they go rolling across the deck, nearly colliding with the scary lady's cat. She covers her mouth as it forms a large "O" of surprise and tries not to hollar out loud.
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Once she feels a little more stable on her feet, she lets go of the bear and rushes to where Goldi and Truffles are sprawled out on the deck near the big cat. Looking down at Goldi she asks, "Are you alright?"
She extends a hand to help Goldi get back on her feet, trying to avoid yet another scene with the angry looking young woman.
Eleanor rolls her eyes at the clumsy pair. "Like two peas in a pod. Next time you might roll right off the ship."
She shrugs, "It's our first time on a ship sooo....we'll try to be more careful."