[20:21] arynwyn: Mai: <sits in a swing under a Weeping Willow type tree, the sun glistening on her golden hair. she seems to be staring off into the grass, daydreaming perhaps, her eyes dull and empty. her skin is pale and she's thinner than ever>
[20:29] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <exiting the kitchen's back door, he smiles and makes a motion to the cook that would be a tip of his hat if he were wearing one.  His clothes are simple, undyed cotton: a long sleeved shirt with the cuffs rolled up to his biceps, long trousers with slightly worn cuffs, brown leather boots under them.  He has a leather messenger bag slung over one shoulder, resting against one hip, and a dagger against his other.  His bark brown hair looks roughly cut off at the shoulders; his visible skin is richly tanned.  He calls back into the kitchen> I'll bring you more in a couple of weeks, ma'am.  You make sure and have some more of those good biscuits ready for me.  <there's a laugh from inside the kitchen, and he grins as he turns to start off back into the forest.  He comes to a dead halt seeing the pretty girl under the tree.  He makes the hat-tipping motion, and completes a quite courtly bow> M'lady.  Enjoying the autumn?
[20:31] arynwyn: Mai: <stands up, startled, and blinks at him a few times> Oh... I'm no Lady, sir. <looks at the ground> And yes, the autumn is lovely.
[20:34] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal:  Sky and tree canopy's lovelier than the ground, miss.  <sits next to her without asking and leans back in the swing> Living in the pretty house? <he asks with a nod towards the manor>
[20:36] arynwyn: Mai: <sits back down, staring at her hands> Yes, it's my sister's husband's house. I'm staying here until... until I get better. <fidget>
[20:38] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: Good place to recover from an illness.  Nice people, good food, and surrounded by countryside...<rolls his head over to look at her>...almost as pretty as you are. <with a smile>
[20:39] arynwyn: Mai: <flushes> I'm... <bites her lip> ...thank you. I'm Mairen Truedawn. <looks up and smiles at him briefly before going back to staring at her hands>
[20:44] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: I'm Mal.  Pleasure to make your acquaintance, Mairen. <skipping the whole courteous "last name and title" business>  You need anything from me, ask the cook.  I'll be around...oh every other week.  <smiles> Now that I know you're here, I'll be sure to bring a little something extra, just for you, hm?  Get you well again, and soon.  Winter's a hard time to be sick, even in Eversong.
[20:45] arynwyn: Mai: That's really not necessary. I mean... you don't even know me. I'm a... wretched... person. <her eyes mist up and she sniffs> 
[20:45] arynwyn: (( Brb. Tim's home for a few. ))
[20:45] Chaos Angel Sox: ((kk))
[20:49] Chaos Angel Sox: ((I ponder zee foooooodings....))
[20:59] arynwyn: (( back ))
[21:01] arynwyn: (( <pokety?> ))
[21:04] arynwyn: (( come baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack ))
[21:05] arynwyn: (( <cries> ))
[21:05] arynwyn: (( <flails> ))
[21:05] arynwyn: (( <throws a hissy fit> ))
[21:10] arynwyn: (( laaaaaaaaame ))
[21:13] Chaos Angel Sox: ((<laughs> Sorry - making zee foodings))
[21:13] Chaos Angel Sox: ((ginger teriyaki chicken - I'm trying it with broccoli this time >.>))
[21:13] arynwyn: (( I figured. I just got impateint. =P ))
[21:13] arynwyn: ((  YUM  ))
[21:13] Chaos Angel Sox: ((<laughs>))
[21:14] arynwyn: (( Love the new guy, btw. Very easy going. Definately what Mairen needs. ^^ ))
[21:14] Chaos Angel Sox: ((ginger teriyaki [insert meat of choice here] is one of my signature food items ^_^ Sometimes when I don't have money for presents, I just make it for people as gifts instead.
 
 And yay!  I was about to ask how Mal was doing so far ^_^ ))
[21:14] arynwyn: (( NICE. You can always make me foods. :3 Send the recipe? :-D ))
[21:17] arynwyn: *definitely
[21:17] Chaos Angel Sox: ((sure....to the extent there is one.  ^_^; Anything I learned to make by experimentation (or I learned eons ago, like the breadsticks, and have since made my own) likely doesn't have measurements....))
[21:18] arynwyn: (( <nodnod> ))
[21:18] Chaos Angel Sox: ((I'm waiting on the rice to finish up.))
[21:18] arynwyn: (( okies. ))
[21:20] Chaos Angel Sox: ((blargh - I started the broccoli & chicken too soon; I bet the broccoli'll be soggy ~_~ If it is, I'll just eat around it, but still...))
[21:21] arynwyn: (( awww. I do that all the time. >.> ))
[21:22] Chaos Angel Sox: ((typing up the "recipe" for you in email ^_^))
[21:22] arynwyn: (( sweet :-D ))
[21:28] arynwyn: (( I've gotta do dishes sometime... >.< ))
[21:29] Chaos Angel Sox: ((<laughs> The dishes wait silently for their time to rise up and destroy you....))
[21:29] arynwyn: (( ugh. ))
[21:30] arynwyn: (( If I had my way, I'd break all the damn dishes and use paper stuffs. >.> ))
[21:30] arynwyn: (( At least until we get a decent dishwasher. ))
[21:32] Chaos Angel Sox: ((sent - but I forgot to warn you - you know about ginger, right?))
[21:32] arynwyn: Uhm...no? >.>
[21:33] Chaos Angel Sox: ((the type of ginger salad dressing I recommended is kind of spicy, which is good and quite tolerable, even for those who claim they don't like spicy foods.
 HOWEVER - the type I recommended also has these black bits that float around in it - DO NOT BITE INTO THESE.  I did once.  It makes my tongue hurt to remember....and I love spicy food.))
[21:33] arynwyn: (( O.o ))
[21:33] arynwyn: (( Got it. ))
[21:34] Chaos Angel Sox: ((and broccoli is too soggy; ended up dumping all the broccoli out >.> sigh.  Oh well.   Back to RP, if you're ready as well? ^_^ ))
[21:34] arynwyn: (( aww. I'm ready. :-D ))
[21:35] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <shrugs> If I was only nice to people I know, I'd never be nice to anyone.  "A stranger's just a friend you haven't met yet." 
[21:36] arynwyn: Mai: <looks over at him and wipes at her eyes> True enough. Thanks. For being nice, I mean.
[21:39] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: You're sick.  You need it extra bad.  Talk to the cook; she should have some of those tasty biscuits left.  I didn't quite manage to eat them all.  <he smiles>  And I can't believe they're as bad as all that <nodding to the manor> I mean, I never met the man, but his staff loves him to pieces.  I deliver to a few other manors where the staff doesn't have a decent word to say 'bout the man in charge.
[21:40] arynwyn: Mai: I don't eat much. <fidgets> And Thandren, Lore Amir'Tor, really is a great man. My sister is very lucky. 
[21:41] arynwyn: *Lord
[21:45] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal:  <he studies her, not in the way most men eye women, but with a judgemental eye>...forgive my saying so, Mairen, but you should try to eat more.  I know when you're sick it isn't easy, but your body needs the strength.  Even just a single bite more every day would help. <smiles>  You'll see.
[21:46] arynwyn: Mai: <shakes her head> No, I can't. I know I need to but... the food is tasteless. It turns to ash in my mouth. And... <closes her eyes briefly> ...nevermind.
[21:48] Chaos Angel Sox: ((Cat's trying to get my food....))
 Mal: <shrugs> You do what you can.  It's all anyone can ask.  You want to get better, right?
[21:49] arynwyn: Mai: <looks up at him> I don't know. I don't think I do. I think it would be easier just to waste away. <looks away, back down at the ground>
[21:54] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <thinks about that a minute, leaning back in the swing to look up at the canopy> Probably is.  No, I'm sure it is.  But easy isn't always right.  And you've got people who'd miss you with a fierceness, I'm sure.  Your sister, her family.  <he sits up to look at her> I bet this swing would miss you, and the willow here.  And heck, I just met you, but if coming out the door there and seeing a pretty young thing over here under this tree wasn't the best surprise I've had in awhile, then I'm an orc. <grins> Brightened my day up, and let me tell you, on a day when I'm getting good food, making it even brighter is quite the feat. <gives her a gentle chuck under the chin> So chin up, hm?  Keep fighting the good fight.
[21:56] arynwyn: Mai: <turns crimson but smiles> I just don't know what I'm going to do after this, after I'm well again. I mean, I can't go back to being a mage. My sister is here, with her life, and my other sister is gone... <sighs and shakes her head> I'm sorry. I don't want to bring you down; it seems you're having a very good day.
[21:58] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: I am.  I doubt you could change that for the worse.  <thinks> Hey, you want to see something? <stands and offers her his hand>
[21:58] arynwyn: Mai: <looks at his hand for a moment, then nods and takes it, standing weakly> Sure.
[22:01] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: Don't worry, it's not too far.  Lean on me if you need.  I clean up when I know I'm coming by a house.  <he puts an arm around her back, gripping her far arm with his hand to help support her> Over this way. <taking slow careful steps>
[22:02] arynwyn: Mai: <leans against him, though not too heavily> Where are we going? <she smiles up at him>
[22:03] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: You'll see.  It's just about the perfect day for it, so hopefully it's there...careful of that rock there.  <the sound of a creek or a river can be heard nearby>
[22:04] arynwyn: Mai: <steps over the rock carefully and looks around> I've not been out here this far. It's lovely. <she pulls her cloak around her more tightly against the "cold">
[22:08] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <they near the river's edge and walk along it; he gives occasional warnings of branches and rocks and steady footing, holding onto her all the while.  Eventually they come out into a clearing through the trees, and to the edge of a steep precipice.  The river cascades down along the cliff face and continues its path, and as it falls, a fine spraying mist is thrown into the air.  A cloud passes over the sun momentarily, and when it goes, the sun's light refracts through the mist, causing an ethereal rainbow> Oh good...it showed up. <he smiles>
[22:10] arynwyn: Mai: <gasps softly at the sighs> It's beautiful... <she turns to look at him, smiling> Thank you for showing this to me. <she looks back at the water and watches it fall, mesmerized>
[22:12] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <watches her smile> I know I probably sound preachy, saying you should do this more or that more, but aside from eating more, you should smile more.  Almost outshone the rainbow there for a minute.
[22:14] arynwyn: Mai: <blushes furiously again, fighting a smile. she looks away from him and back out at the water> I don't want to leave, but I should get back, or my sister will worry about me. I'm... not supposed to leave the house, you see. I had to practically beg to be allowed to swing. <she looks back up at him> But thank you.
[22:16] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: You're welcome.  C'mon, I'll get you back.  And when I come back to the house, I expect to see some more meat on these bones and a smile on that face, hm?
[22:16] arynwyn: Mai: <nods a little> I'll try. If not for me, then for you. <turns to go> But only if you promise to bring me back out here.
[22:19] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: Easy enough.  <puts his free hand over his heart> I promise.  ((for some reason I'm thinking of Robin Hood: Men in Tights there: "Promise me you won't go!" "Very well: I promise you won't go." "Thank you, I..."<she gets this "Wait..." look on her face>))
[22:19] arynwyn: (( <giggle> ))
[22:19] arynwyn: Mai: <smiles and puts a hand over her own heart> Then I promise to eat more.
[22:20] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: Probably one of the best trades I've done today then, even better than biscuits for honey.  Okay, back to the swing with you...or should I drop you off at the house proper?
[22:21] arynwyn: Mai: Probably the house. I'm a little cold. 
[22:23] Chaos Angel Sox: ((<puts on Robin Hood: Men in Tights> I had to...))
 Mal: Right enough.  <takes her around to the kitchen door and knocks; when the cook answers, he grins> I seem to have come across this young lady, she says she belongs to you? <chuckles as the cook clucks at Mairen about being out so late and it getting cold and all>
[22:24] arynwyn: Mai: <smiles at the cook, then turns to him> It was nice to meet you, Mal. Thank you again. I suppose I'll see you in a couple of weeks?
[22:26] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <nods> Of course. <telling the cook> I expect you to do your best to fatten her up.  I know I'm not the only one you make biscuits and dumplings for, hm? <smiles and does his hat tipping motion to them both in turn, bowing to Mairen as well.>  Eat more, smile more.
[22:26] arynwyn: Mai: <smiles and nods, then steps inside the kitchen. she gives a wave and then disappears>
[22:26] arynwyn: (( Aww. He's so sweet! ))
[22:27] Chaos Angel Sox: ((<giggles> Glad you like him.  
 Jaes: Wait, do you like him more than me?
 Lore: Heh.  Know my pain, thief-boy!))
[22:28] arynwyn: (( No, Jaes, you have no fear of being replaced. <huggles and snuggles> ))
[22:28] arynwyn: (( <kills off Charise so she can have Jaes all to herself> ))
[22:29] Chaos Angel Sox: ((Jaes: ;__; are you sure you can't pick Mal as your favorite after all?))
[22:29] arynwyn: (( Aww, Jaes... I wouldn't kill her. I want you happy! )0
[22:30] Chaos Angel Sox: ((Jaes: <whew>
 But I am glad Mal's made such a good impression already.))
[22:31] arynwyn: (( :-D ))
[22:31] arynwyn: (( more? <winning smile> ))
[22:31] Chaos Angel Sox: ((ff to a couple weeks later?))
[22:31] arynwyn: (( sure thing. ))
[22:31] arynwyn: (( so, this is three weeks after the intervention. ))
[22:32] Chaos Angel Sox: ((<nod nod>))
[22:32] arynwyn: (( uhm... I should go do dishes quick, so tim doesn't hate me when he gets home. >.> ))
[22:33] arynwyn: (( gimme 10 mins. k? ))
[22:33] Chaos Angel Sox: ((No hating!  that's fine ^_^ ))
[22:39] arynwyn: (( I cheated and put all the big dishes in >.> ))
[22:39] Chaos Angel Sox: ((<laughs>))
[22:40] arynwyn: Mai: <is sitting in the swing again, wearing a nice dark blue dress. she has gained a little weight, though not a lot, and she looks healthier, her eyes look more alive. she swings slowly and stares off into the trees>
[22:40] arynwyn: (( =P ))
[22:44] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <sneaks up behind her, grabbing the back of the swing and sliding his hands along it as he leans forward to smile at her over her shoulder> You look like an artist's rendering of a fairy of twilight.
[22:44] *** Auto-response from arynwyn: Doin' some other stuffs. Eating or chillin' with the husband. 
[22:44] arynwyn: (( I'm here. ))
[22:45] arynwyn: Mai: <jumps a little in suprise, but turns to look at him, grinning> Are you a poet? If not, you should be. 
[22:45] Chaos Angel Sox: ((I know - you're just being sneaky...like me. ^_^ ))
[22:45] arynwyn: (( <snerk> Yeah. ))
[22:48] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <laughs as he straightens up and lets go of the swing carefully.  As he walks around to face her, he tugs a small leather bag out of his messenger bag and offers it to her> I thought about getting you your own jar of honey, but that didn't seem to make much sense, since you can have all the honey from the kitchens you want, yes?  So I got you these instead.
[22:49] arynwyn: Mai: <raises an eyebrow and takes the pouch> You got me something? You didn't have to. <but she smiles up at him, then pulls the pouch open. she has a flashback of the things she used to keep in small pouches but she gives her head a little shake and looks inside>
[22:51] arynwyn: (( Tim's home... ))
[22:51] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: I'd said I would, hadn't I? <the pouch contains various colors and sizes of quartz.  There's one particularly large chunk of clear quartz he fishes out to hold up to the light: it casts little rainbows on her dress> This is the best one: you can have rainbows whenever you want.
[22:51] Chaos Angel Sox: ((Yay, right? ^_^ ))
[22:52] arynwyn: (( Mhm. ))
[22:52] Chaos Angel Sox: ((yay!))
[22:54] arynwyn: Mai: <smiles happily> These are amazing! <she dumps out the pouch on her lap and examines them each, then she scoops them up and pours them back in. she stands and hugs him quickly, blushing when she pulls away> Thank you. I... I don't have anything for you, I'm afraid. I'm sorry.
[22:56] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: You look healthier than you did last I was here, and you smiled at me.  Gifts enough.  And I still owe you a trip back to the waterfall.  I'll do my trade with the house when we get back, hm?
[22:58] arynwyn: Mai: <smiles and nods> Sounds good. <she's stronger on her feet but still not completely 100%> Shall we?
[23:00] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: Gladly. <offers his arm> So you've been eating better, I can tell <looks her up and down...mostly just to judge her appearance now versus two weeks ago...mostly>.  Smiling more too, I hope?
[23:01] arynwyn: Mai: I've been trying. You'll have to ask my sister to be for certain. <she takes his arm and smiles up at him> But I made a promise and I've done my best to keep it.
[23:03] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: I knew you would.  You seem to be a woman of her word.  More importantly, are you feeling better?
[23:05] arynwyn: Mai: <as they walk> A little. I still find myself despairing sometimes, but you gave me something to look forward to, and that helped immensely. My ad-... illness has gotten better, but it still plagues me. 
[23:06] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: A stubborn one, hmm?  But I'm sure you'll win out in time.  Oh careful there, don't trip...
[23:08] arynwyn: Mai: <steps around the stone, murmuring her thanks> It's the worst. You have no idea.
[23:10] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: My sympathies then, fairy princess.  Oh look.... <one of the boulders near the waterfall's edge is laden with various wildflowers> seems someone left you some pretty presents.  Probably he...whoever it is...didn't know what kind of flowers you liked, so just picked some of everything. <smiles>
[23:10] arynwyn: (( Awwwwwwwwwww! ))
[23:11] Chaos Angel Sox: ((<giggles>))
[23:12] arynwyn: Mai: <looks over at the flowers and grins> I wonder who this mystery man could be... <she steps over to the flowers and picks a couple up to smell> And I wonder how I could contact him to let him know my favorites are daisies. <she picks out a daisy and looks up at him again> Thank you.
[23:14] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: Daisies, hm?  Simple, pretty, not pretentious...in retrospect, it seems so obvious. <he peers over the edge> Doesn't look like we'll get a rainbow today, sadly.
[23:17] arynwyn: Mai: Don't be so sure about that... <she pulls out the clear quartz and catches the sun with it, reflecting the light out onto the water. she smiles up at him>
[23:17] arynwyn: (( sorry, Tim needing attention. =P ))
[23:17] arynwyn: (( okies, he's going to go shower methinks. ))
[23:18] Chaos Angel Sox: ((okee ))
[23:19] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <laughs> See? Further proof: fairies are known for their cleverness as well as their beauty.
[23:20] arynwyn: Mai: <watches the light for a bit, then sighs> I wish I could stay out here forever, as a fairy. <slips the crystal back into the pouch and turns to him>
[23:24] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: Well, you'll always be a fairy to me, no matter where you are. <smiles> Is the fairy princess ready for biscuits and dumplings?  Assuming you'll eat with me and not with your sister and her family?  Or with your fairy court? <grin>
[23:25] arynwyn: Mai: <grins and nods> I'd love to. <she picks up a few more flowers to make a small bouquet (sp?) and then returns to his side> Ready when you are.
[23:27] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: ((You spelled it right, silly ^_~)) <offers his arm again> Remember, I'm here if you need to lean on me.  Just watch out; the forest likes to trip people.
[23:28] arynwyn: Mai: <smiles and takes his arm> You wouldn't let me fall. <follows him back toward the house>
[23:30] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: It's true.  The fairy king'd have my head. <laughs> And you know I'm going to be watching your plate, to make sure you eat as much as possible.
[23:30] arynwyn: Mai: <grins and walks close to him> I'm sure you will. I hope the cook doesn't give me too much...
[23:31] arynwyn: Mai: Though, I wonder what happens if I don't enough enough by your standards? <raises an eyebrow and grins>
[23:32] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: Hmmm....well, I don't have any authority to punish a fairy princess.  Maybe I need to go at it from another angle.  Should I offer a reward for good progress through your dinner?
[23:33] arynwyn: Mai: <grins again> A reward sounds more like my language. What did you have in mind?
[23:34] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: Hmm....more daisies? Pretty rocks?  I don't know what a fairy princess would have any need of or use for...
[23:35] arynwyn: Mai: <flushes a little at her thoughts> Anything from you would be wonderful. This fairy princess isn't picky. <smiles up at him>
[23:39] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: ((I keep getting cat-attacked)) I'll have to ponder this....should I give the wrong gift, the fairy princess might be displeased.  One never angers fairies if one's smart....<as they reach the house again.  He knocks on the door and tips his non-existent hat to the cook when she answers> Two for dinner tonight, please. <as he pulls out a few jars of honey to offer to her>
[23:39] arynwyn: (( <giggle> ))
[23:40] arynwyn: Mai: <grins at him, the looks at the honey> Is this what you do, Mal? Go from house to house selling honey?
[23:40] Chaos Angel Sox: ((cattacked?))
[23:40] arynwyn: (( <laugh> ))
[23:44] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: Or whatever the house requires.  Honey, herbs, leather, game...nature provides quite well if you ask her nicely.  <that jogs the cook's memory and hands over a list of things she wants from him; he looks it over and nods> Yeah, all the houses around here that don't have a huntsmaster are stocking up for the upcoming winter.  Maybe some fur for the lord's new lady?  Help keep her warm?  <smiles at Mairen> And of course for the fairy princess too.  <the cook arches an eyebrow and goes back to making them dinner>
[23:46] arynwyn: Mai: Oh, no. I don't have the money for a new cloak, let alone fur. <she sits down at the table> My sister, who spends her days in silk dresses <she smiles but there's a jealous gleam in her eyes>, would love some fur, I'm sure.
[23:48] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: Who said anything about requiring coin?  Ma'am <addressing the cook>, have I ever asked for money?  <the cook says oh dearie no never; he looks back to Mairen and sits down opposite her> See?  No coin required.
[23:50] arynwyn: Mai: <shakes her head> You've done enough for me as it is. And I've done... nothing. I'd have to repay you somehow. But I can't. I'm sickly, living with my sister, surviving by her husband's generosity, and broke. <sighs a little and looks away from him>
[23:53] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: Well, I'm sure you have a talent or two you can exploit if you want.  But you've deigned to keep me company on my trips here, and that's payment enough as far as I'm concerned. <smiles at her and then up at the cook as she sets two plates down in front of them.  Mairen's plate is indeed piled higher than Mal's; as soon as the cook turns her back, he swaps plates with her with a wink>
[23:54] arynwyn: Mai: <gives him a "thank you" look and begins to eat slowly> Talents? I can... pick herbs and make potions,  but I... I'm not supposed to. And I'm not supposed to use my mage abilities either. <stares down at her plate and pokes her food>
[23:56] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <frowns> Not supposed to use what nature's provided to help people?  That seems silly to me. Almost as silly as not eating your food.
[23:57] arynwyn: Mai:  <obligingly takes a bite> It's because of my... illness. <she sighs> Perhaps after we eat, I should tell you about it. Then maybe you'd understand. <another bite>
[23:59] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: If you like. <eating huge bites, which takes long minutes to chew and swallow> And of course, if there's anything I can do to help you with it, I will...
[00:00] arynwyn: Mai: <smiles a little at him> I appreciate it. I really don't know if there's anything you can do, or... anyone, really. <bite, chew> 
[00:01] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <shrugs> Perhaps not.  But know the desire to help is there at least.  <big bite>
[00:02] arynwyn: Mai: <nods and falls silent as she forces more food down, feeling nervous and apprehensive. she makes it through about 2/3 of her plate before setting her fork down> I give. Do you want the rest?
[00:03] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <nods and pulls her plate over with his, which is mostly gone.  He smiles at her, looking a bit like a hamster with its cheek pouches stuffed, as he has a huge chunk of food in his mouth>
[00:04] arynwyn: Mai: <giggles a little and watches him eat> The food here is great, isn't it?
[00:06] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <nods as he swallows> Some of the best.  I usually trade for goods I need: sharpening and repairing my tools, any incidentals I might need, that sort of thing.  This is the only house where I trade my goods for a meal.  I always look forward to these stops...<smiles at her> and even more so now.
[00:07] arynwyn: Mai: <blushes again> So, you just wander around and live off of the land? That must be exciting. 
[00:09] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <nods> It's...educational. <shrugs>
[00:10] Chaos Angel Sox: ((keep trying to think of something else for him to say and keep coming up with stuff I don't like :P ))
[00:10] arynwyn: Mai: Do you not have a family?... <leans her weight on her elbows, which rest on the table> I have two sisters, but everyone else perished in the attacks.
[00:13] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: I'm sorry to hear that.  You must be very close to them then?  Oh, wait you said you hadn't seen your other sister in some time...I'm sorry.  <sheepish>  But obviously this sister cares for you greatly.
[00:14] arynwyn: Mai: <nods> Taena is busy training. She's a Blood Knight. Suravi, the one who lives here, is a Priest, but she left the Temple to marry. We had always been close. When they both left, I just... kind of fell apart. I threw myself into my training as a mage, and... I made some, well they're not really friends as I see now, who influenced me for the worse. <sighs> More on that later though. But you didn't answer my question. <smile> Unless you'd rather not say?
[00:17] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <clears his throat> I've not talked to my family in some time.  We're all happier with that arrangement. <stands> If you still want to discuss your illness, should we do so outside or elsewhere?  It's getting on towards evening, and I don't want you to be too chilled, but...
[00:18] *** You have been disconnected. Wed Oct 17 00:18:19 2007.
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[00:18] arynwyn: Mai: <stands up as well> I'm sorry if I touched on a sore subject. <looks out the window> I think in the short time it will take for me to tell my tale, I will be alright outside.
[00:18] *** Auto-response sent to arynwyn: I'm here-and-there right now, doing other things while online.  Just leave me a message and when I get back around here, I'll respond.
[00:19] Chaos Angel Sox: ((stupid AIM))
[00:20] arynwyn: (( Did you get my post? ))
[00:20] Chaos Angel Sox: ((yep - reply coming))
[00:20] arynwyn: (( okies ))
[00:20] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: Very well, fairy princess.  Out into the twilight we go then.  I'd better hold your hand; you'll blend into the dusk and I'll lose you otherwise.  <the cook rolls her eyes and stifles a giggle>
[00:21] arynwyn: Mai: <grins and nods, blushing lightly>
[00:23] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <walks outside> Should we return to the swing? This is your story; you should be comfortable.
[00:23] arynwyn: (( did he take her hand? >.> ))
[00:23] Chaos Angel Sox: ((I'm looking up magic addiction on WoW Wiki again....oh and yes, he took her hand ^_^))
[00:23] arynwyn: (( okies. )) 
[00:24] arynwyn: Mai: The swing will be perfect. <she enjoys the feel of his hand around hers, letting  him lead her over to the tree>
[00:27] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <lets her sit first, then settles himself near her> So this stubborn illness of yours...if you still wish to talk about it?  <he keeps her hand in his, resting his other hand over it gently, like trapping a firefly>
[00:30] arynwyn: Mai: <looks down at their hands> I think it only fair you know. <she sighs and looks up at the leaves of the tree> It's not easy to talk about. It took me days to admit it. But... I have a terrible magic addiction. I was (chewing?) Bloodthistle, drinking mana potions, using this crystalized powder of some sort, something someone from the Spire gave me. I only started because I was so alone, and everyone at the Spire does these things. I didn't stop to think that they would hurt me. But... they do. And if I don't get on the right path, then I could become <her voice gets hoarse as tears well up in  her eyes> a Wretched. 
[00:31] arynwyn: Mai: <looks over at him, waiting for his reaction, expecting him to pull his hands away and leave her there in the cold>
[00:32] Chaos Angel Sox: ((cat on lap))
[00:32] arynwyn: (( hehe, okies. ))
[00:32] Chaos Angel Sox: ((nevermind, he got mad when I tried to scootch him so I could type and left >.>))
[00:32] arynwyn: (( <laugh> ))
[00:35] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <nods> You stopped fighting your natural addiction, and instead amplified it.  And now the withdrawal is worse.  <he nods>  I'm sorry.  That is a hard fight.  ((Hmmm...to muck with lore just a tiiiiny bit or not....))
[00:35] arynwyn: (( go for it ))
[00:36] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: ...but I think I can help.  I'm not sure if you want this help or not...what I'm suggesting isn't really the life for a fairy princess, but...
[00:36] arynwyn: Mai: <looks  up at him> You can help? But how?...
[00:37] arynwyn: (( change to a sex addiction? <laugh> ))
[00:38] Chaos Angel Sox: ((<Laughs> Mal: You know, it wasn't what I was suggesting at all, but...there's a dark, dirty part of me that really wouldn't mind...))
[00:38] arynwyn: (( Mai: <blushes and giggles> Yeah, me either... ))
[00:42] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: Well, not me so much, but...there's a place I know.  It's far from here -VERY far, another continent even- but it's a sanctuary set up by the Cenarion Circle.  The druids there take no part in the struggle between the Horde and the Alliance: they just want to protect the land and the people.  I travel there once a year, learn from them what they can teach me.  They might be able to help you with your addiction and, if nothing else, they have a Moonwell, which would definitely help.  In fact...<reaches into his bag and pulls out a small flask; there's a little bit of ethereal water in it>...here.  I don't have much left, but I'm about due for another trip anyway.  You could use this to help you until you decide whether or not you'd really want to be that far from everyone.
[00:44] arynwyn: Mai: <just kind of looks at him for a long moment, not taking the flask, then says quietly> Yes. Please, I'd like to go. If... if you're going too. I don't think I can do any of this alone. <looks into his eyes>
[00:47] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <he nods and smiles at her> It'd take a good few months to get there and back, fairy princess, and I don't have the coin for fancy travelling.  I sleep outside pretty much the entire trip, and usually only have whatever shelter I can find.
[00:48] arynwyn: Mai: <shakes her head> I don't care. I did some similar things when I was training. It's not the most fun thing, but it's doable. And... and we'd have each other. <blushes and looks away>
[00:50] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <smiles softly> You know I'd protect you.  As best a lowly mortal can defend a fairy princess anyway.
[00:51] arynwyn: Mai: <looks back up to him> And... did I eat enough dinner? For a reward? <crimson>
[00:53] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <smiles> Indeed.  Have you decided what you'd like, because, aside from a fur cloak which I'm getting for you anyway, I don't know what to give you.  I've not much on me at the moment...
[00:55] arynwyn: Mai: <her face is still very red, and her eyes glow with life. she leans in a little closer> Would it be... presumptuous to ask for... a kiss? 
[00:56] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <smiles and instead of answering, he leans in and kisses her gently>
[00:57] arynwyn: Mai: <returns the kiss softly, letting him be the first to pull away. she smiles (( to steal your word )) blushingly up at him> When do you think we should leave?
[01:01] Chaos Angel Sox: ((The WoW wiki forums hurt my heeeeaddd))
 Mal: ((also: blushingly not my word.  up for general use ^_~)) ...well, there's a lot of preparation to see to; more so if you're coming as well.  <rubs the back of his neck> My plan was to go through another cycle at the houses while I prepare and then leave not long after that.  So...it'd be another 3 weeks or so, at the earliest.  That's why you should take the moonwell water with you; I'm only working on containing the normal addiction we are all cursed with at birth.  Yours is much worse. <presses the flask on her again>
[01:04] arynwyn: Mai: But what will you use if I take this? <she accepts the flask, looking inside of it> Three weeks. That's plenty. I will have saved up a good sum of money by then. I'm still getting paid a small amount. I told the Spire I needed sick leave. And since I'm not buying herbs, drugs or potions... If you'll give me a list of things you need, I can purchase them. 
[01:05] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <shakes his head> See to your own supplies before mine.  I'm used to making this trip; I can take care of myself.  I'll borrow some paper from the cook and draw up a list for you so you know what to acquire.  And don't spend all your money; while I recommend high quality supplies, you'll need zeppelin fare, at a bare minimum.
[01:07] arynwyn: Mai: <nods> I think the thing I need the most is a new set of clothes, and boots... <looks up at the tree thoughtfully> A list would be helpful, though, yes. <she leans her head on his shoulder> Will you promise me somethings?
[01:07] arynwyn: *something
[01:09] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <looks at her leaning against him> If it's something I can promise, yes.  What is it, fairy princess?
 
 ((Mal: Promise to take sexual advantage of you as soon as we're out of eye- and ear-shot of the house? Wellll...maybe not THAT soon, but....))
[01:10] arynwyn: (( <giggle> ))
[01:11] arynwyn: Mai: That if I become a burden, you will send me back here. Or... tell me to leave. I don't want to be an encumbrance. Please, promise me this. <she looks up at him imploringly<>
[01:11] arynwyn: *>
[01:15] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <shrugs> Okay, I promise. <smiles, and thinks for a minute> Should I explain this trip to your family or do you want to do it yourself?
[01:16] arynwyn: Mai: <bites her bottom lip> I think I should do it. They're going to want to meet you, I'm sure. At least my sister. She's going to want to explain the whole situation and tell you each embarrassing moment... <sigh> And I apologize in advance for that. 
[01:19] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: Why should you apologize? I apologize for being even peripherally involved in your embarassment.  <he stands> I'll be back in a week, just to check up on things, and to see if your sister and brother-in-law want to interrogate me.  In the meantime, we should see to your list, so you're properly prepared.
[01:20] arynwyn: Mai: <stands as well> Thank you for not... <looks away> thinking me horrible for... for this addiction. <she pulls her cloak around her against the wind and starts back toward the house>
[01:22] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: One moment of weakness does not make you a weak person.  The fact that you're fighting it, and willing to do so much to fight it, proves otherwise.
[01:23] Chaos Angel Sox: *and are willing
[01:23] arynwyn: Mai: When we first met, I wasn't fighting it. Not more than what was necessary to keep my sister happy. But now... I have hope now. <smiles at him> Thanks to you. 
[01:26] arynwyn: (( <random huggles!> __
[01:26] arynwyn: ))
[01:26] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <stops and turns to her> You shouldn't do this for anyone else except yourself, Mairen.  Not for your sister, not for me. 
 
 ((YAY!!! <hugses!>))
[01:28] arynwyn: Mai: <shakes her head> I'm not. Not anymore. I just needed a friend desperately, someone to remind me of the wonders in life. And you have done just that. The waterfall, the crystals... your kiss... <blushes again>
[01:31] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <smiles> Glad you liked everything.  And even more glad that you're doing this for yourself.  It will help more than all the moonwell water in the world. <resumes walking back towards the house; he asks the cook when they arrive for paper, ink and quill, which she gladly provides.  He scribbles out a list in barely intelligible chicken scratch and hands it to Mairen>
[01:31] arynwyn: Mai: <looks it over, then folds it up> Thank you. One week? <smile>
[01:33] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <smiles> I'll be back in a week, yes.  <tells the cook he'll have her full order the week after, but he'll bring what he can next week; she nods and says that's fine> Keep eating and smiling in the meantime.
[01:34] arynwyn: Mai: <nods> I will. Please be careful. <gives him a quick hug, blushing again>
[01:36] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <the cook arches an eyebrow but says nothing> I'm always careful. <chucks her under the chin quickly, tips his hat to both women, bows to Mairen and then ducks back out into the rapidly approaching night.>
[01:37] arynwyn: (( A week later, then? ))
[01:38] Chaos Angel Sox: ((<nod nod> Indeed! :D ))
[01:38] Chaos Angel Sox: ((shall I open the gambit? <grin>))
[01:39] arynwyn: (( sure thing ))
[01:41] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <taps on the kitchen door, carrying an extra pack in addition to his messenger bag.  The cook lets him in and he begins unpacking what parts of her order he's brought with him, mostly honey and game meat>
[01:42] arynwyn: Mai: <steps into the kitchen> Hey Abronia, has Mal- Oh! Mal. <grin> You're here, finally. <goes to help him unpack the goods> How are you?
[01:43] arynwyn: (( <offers bananas and nutella> )
[01:43] arynwyn: *))
[01:43] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: Always happy to see your smiling face.  I'm almost done with your cloak, and then I'll start on the one for your sister.  How are you this week, fairy princess?
 
 ((I'm getting ready to make popcorn, have a rum & coke with it and maybe also some Hersheys with Almonds))
[01:44] arynwyn: (( YUM ))
[01:45] arynwyn: Mai: <smiles> Doing okay. I had a bit of a... <glances at the chef, then steps in closer to him, lowering her voice> relapse a few days ago. I was out walking in the woods behind the house and I came across some Bloodthistle... <she sighs> It only grows in Eversong, right? 
[01:46] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <he nods> Indeed.  I've never seen it elsewhere.  So we'll get you away from temptation entirely. <he clears his throat> Do I need to speak with your family?
[01:46] arynwyn: (( Rav wants to meet him, yes? I'm sure Bren does. ))
[01:49] Chaos Angel Sox: ((He's taking her sister to another continent...alone? hell yes she wants to meet him xD  Also: YOUR FAULT.  Joe made some comment into his vent server about "It'll be an adventure" and I can't stop saying "We're on a bridge, Charlie - a magical bridge of hope and wonder!" YOUR.  FAULT.))
[01:50] arynwyn: (( <ROFL> Dontcha just LOVE me?! :-D ))
[01:50] arynwyn: Mai: <nods> Yeah, they do. They're waiting in the den, whenever you're ready. <she smiles>
[01:52] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <nods and smoothes his clothes, running a hand through his hair and clearing his throat> Haven't been among the Quality for a long time...
 
 ((Yeah, I love you like a little sister who hasn't been shoved into the dryer enough...let me fix that... ^_~ ))
[01:52] arynwyn: (( <ROFLMAO> ))
[01:53] arynwyn: Mai: <pretends to be offended> I'm not Quality, Mr. Mal? 
[01:55] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: You're a fairy princess.  The Quality are mere pretenders....and that tends to make them, in general, that much touchier about their status.  Um...lead the way.  I've never seen more of this place than the outside and the kitchens.
[01:57] arynwyn: Mai: <chuckles and heads out of the kitchen> Thandren is not a pretender. I think you'll like him. <smiles at him as she leads them into the den>
 
 Ren: <stands with Rav, a hand on the small of her back, and smiles as they enter>
 Bren: <turns around to look at them, eyeing Mal over. he gives a tight smile>
[02:00] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <finger combs his hair again>
 Rav: <smiles at Mal>
 Cyla: <is standing near the door when they enter, playing bodyguard>
 Mal: <clears his throat> Hello, all.  <smile>
[02:02] arynwyn: Mai: <smiles at everyone> This is Mal, everyone. He's the one who's volunteered to take me to the moonwell and the Druids for more help. 
 Ren: Can I offer you a drink, ...Mal?
 Bren: <frowns in Mal's direction. it's obvious he doesn't think too highly of his appearance>
[02:09] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: Ice water'd be nice, thank you.
 Rav: "Mal"? No family name?
 Mal: <clears his throat> Malseir Ashtaron is my full name.
 Cyla: <arches an eyebrow at the name> 
 Rav: Ashtaron?  Long line of mages and hawkstrider ((I almost typed chocobo)) breeders?
 Cyla: Light, even I've heard that name.
 Mal: Um...yeah, that'd be them.
[02:11] arynwyn: Mai: <chews on her lower lip and casts about for a way to change the subject, since she knows he doesn't like to talk about his family, but comes up empty>
[02:11] arynwyn: (( Drat ))
[02:11] Chaos Angel Sox: ((No drat!))
[02:12] arynwyn: Ren: <steps out of the den for a moment to have a servant fetch a glass of water, then returns to listen to the conversation> Please, have a seat. <he motions to one of the couches, then leads Rav over to one to sit>
 Bren: <gives Cyla a curious look, taking a seat as well> 
[02:15] Chaos Angel Sox: Rav: <sits>
 Mal: <takes the proffered seat on a couch> Thank you.
 Rav: Do you do this often, Mister Ashtaron?
 Mal: Please, just Mal will be fine.  Malseir if you absolutely must.  And no, I've never taken anyone else with me before, but I go every year.
[02:17] arynwyn: Mai: <sits down next to him, chewing on her bottom lips still and staring down at her hands>
 Bren: Why do you go every year? *Where* do you go? To a moonwell and the Druids doesn't tell us much. And how long will you be gone? And will you be traveling by foot?
[02:23] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <looks to Brennan> It's in the Felwood.  I go every year to learn, to recommit myself to becoming closer to the land and nature and farther from the addiction our race's blood carries.  The round trip takes three to four months, depending on the weather, and, excepting the zeppelin journey from here to Kalimdor, yes, the entire journey's on foot.
 Rav: Isn't this...dangerous?  My sister's already undergoing a dangerous journey in her path to fighting her addiction...does she need to compound it?
[02:25] arynwyn: Mai: The druids there can help, Suravi. Mal can helped. He already has. He's given me hope. <she smiles over at Mal> And this can't be any more dangerous than the training I underwent at the Spire. 
 Bren: Why go in winter? Seems the most foolish of times to go on such a journey. 
[02:25] arynwyn: <a servant brings in the drinks>
[02:30] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: I make my living off the land; I spend the other three seasons saving up money and gathering supplies for the trip.  And while it's true winter is colder, it's actually the easiest time to travel, since there are fewer people traveling, which also means fewer footpads.  More animals are hibernating, so there's less chance of attack from them as well.  <thanks the servant as he takes his ice water and sips it>
 Rav: ...I don't know how to bring this up...without it being insulting....<she looks to Ren; considering she'd insulted him once by bringing something similar up, she hopes he'll know a better way to phrase "Why should we leave my sister alone with you and just trust you won't molest/rape/kill her?">
[02:33] arynwyn: Ren: <nods to Rav, knowing her concern> It's just, ...Mal... we don't know you. Therefore we feel insecure about sending Mairen with you out into the wild with just your word. How can you reassure us? <takes a drink of wine>
 Bren: <nods> Exactly. How can you expect us to trust you? (( Nice tact there Bren. ))
[02:41] arynwyn: (( Going to have to restart the internet after you post ))
[02:41] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <sighs and nods, having expected that question but still not relishing answering it>  ...let me tell you a story.  Fancy gentleman like yourself, <nods to Ren> you can get this verified.  <runs a hand back through his hair> At this point in our history, nearly everyone's lost family, but I lost family long before the Scourge attacked.  It's well known that...the Ashtaron have been a mostly mage family for a long time.  My older sister was working hard to live up to that standard.  <smiles faintly, looking at the ice in his glass>  She still had time to spend with me for most of my childhood, and she and I were really close.  I idolized her...and she knew that.  I think it only made the pressure worse.  She succumbed to her addiction in her drive to increase her magical abilities.  And eventually...she did realize the path she was traveling before she became fully Wretched but...she couldn't take the idea of living without that power.  Trapped between two choices, she chose a third and walked off a cliff.  <drinks more of his water>
[02:41] Chaos Angel Sox: ((sorry that was so long))
[02:41] arynwyn: (( no worries. ^^ brb ))
[02:42] Chaos Angel Sox: ((sure sure))
[02:42] arynwyn: (( back ))
[02:42] Chaos Angel Sox: ((yay! do I need to repost?))
[02:42] arynwyn: (( no ))
[02:43] Chaos Angel Sox: ((coooool))
[02:46] arynwyn: Mai: <pales as she listens to the story, watching him closely> I'm so sorry, Mal. I had no idea. <she looks at the floor, feeling unbearably guilty> Maybe this isn't a good idea. <she stands and leaves the room very quickly>
 Ren: <sighs as she goes, then turns back to Mal> I'm very sorry for your loss. That must have been hard for you. 
 Bren: <nods slowly> Then you and I have something in common. My mother was terribly addicted as well, and my... aunt... send my father off to find the sunstone in order to make the Ring of the Sunwell (is that it?)... He never came back, and my mother died from the addiction. <long drink of wine> 
[02:52] Chaos Angel Sox: ((Sunwell Ring - same diff))
 Mal: <half-rises as Mai stands and watches her leave the room.  He slowly resumes his seat and looks to Brennan>I'm sorry to hear that.  My sister's death is why I don't associate with my family anymore, and it's why I do what I do for myself.  I want to help Mairen.  I would never want to hurt her.  I swear to you, she'll be under my complete protection at all points.  I want to keep what happened to my sister from happening to her.
 Rav: <is mopping up some tears with a hanky>
[02:54] arynwyn: Bren: <nods> I don't accossiate with that aunt either. <he sighs and looks to Rav> This isn't my decision. 
 Ren: <rubs Rav's back and pulls her into a hug> Shh. Things will be okay. Look how far we've gotten her in a month. <kisses her hair> We're not going to let anything bad happen to her. <continues to sooth her>
[02:55] arynwyn: (( <random huggles> ))
[02:56] arynwyn: *soothe, yeesh
[02:56] Chaos Angel Sox: Rav: <whispers to Ren that she thinks Mal's okay>
 Mal: I'm sorry if the story distressed you, Lady.  It wasn't my intention to cause you grief. <glances over his shoulder at the door Mai went through briefly>
 
 ((<pounce-huggles>))
[02:58] arynwyn: Ren: <nods and whispers back that he agrees, then turns to Mal> You have our blessing, then, Mal. Just bring her back to us in one piece, if not well. And take some money. I'll give it to Mairen, if you wish, but I'm not sending you out unprepared. When will you leave?
[03:02] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: Thank you.  I have two more weeks of preparations to see to.  Please give the money to Mairen; I've been preparing for some time - she has a lot of catching up to do in a short amount of time.  In fact, <he rises> I should go over what preparations she has made with her.  Oh...and I had already been planning to give the Lady <nods to Rav> a fur cloak as a welcome to the neighborhood sort of thing.  I'll have that ready before I leave.  I was going to give it to the cook along with the rest of her order, but...
 Rav: Oh, are you the one we get that honey from?  It's very good.
 Mal: <nods and smiles faintly> I'll let the bees know you like it.
[03:04] arynwyn: Ren: <smiles and stands to shake his hand> If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask. Truly. 
 Bren: <stands and shakes his hand as well> Take care of her. And good luck.
[03:06] arynwyn: (( Mairen is out at the swing, just so you know. ))
[03:07] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <shakes each of their hands in turn> Thank you. <and does his tip o' the hat to Rav, who nods>
 Cyla: <has been standing there quietly the whole time, but she's no longer trying to look like an impressive bodyguard.  She just nods and smiles at him as he goes through the door>
 Mal: <exits the room and looks around.  Not seeing her, he heads down to the kitchen and prays she's either there, at the swing, or at the waterfall because he does *not* know his way around this house.  When he ducks out the kitchen's door and catches sight of her, he sighs in relief.  He strolls over amiably, a faint smile on his face> Hey, fairy princess.  Still reconsidering this crazy plan?
[03:09] arynwyn: Mai: <hastily wipes away her tears and stands> It's a fool's plan. I shouldn't even have entertained the idea. There's no way this is going to work. <wipes away more tears but they continue to fall> I'm so sorry about your sister. I didn't know. And I just blurted out my problems to you like you should care, but you have your own problems, of course... <kind of babbling as she cries>
[03:11] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: Mairen, you didn't know because I didn't tell you.  It would be silly of me to expect you to read my mind.  And your sister, her husband...and whoever those other two people were...have given their blessing.  <he fishes a hanky that used to be white (it is clean, just terminally stained and faded) out and offers it to her>
 
 Rav: Oh! We didn't even introduce ourselves!  I feel so foolish...
 
 ((yeah me too. :P ))
[03:12] arynwyn: (( <LOL> Oops. We can say Mairen introduced everyone? >.> ))
[03:12] Chaos Angel Sox: ((Sure.  in which case make "who those other two people were" ", the doctor and the bodyguard"))
[03:14] arynwyn: Mai: <takes the hanky and wipes at the tears again, turning to sit in the swing again> It's still not going to work. I mean... I can't even walk past a Bloothistle fern without... without... <lets out a strangled sob and covers her mouth, crying into the handkerchief>
[03:16] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: I won't let you relapse. <he says in a voice as close to taut determination as she's heard yet; he doesn't sound quite so laid back there>
[03:17] arynwyn: Mai: <looks up at him and gives a light smile, then stands and goes over to him and hugging him tightly> Do you promise? Promise to tie me down or lock me up to prevent it?
[03:18] arynwyn: *hugs him
[03:19] Chaos Angel Sox: ((Mal: Whoa now, I'm not sure we're ready for BDSM in this stage of our relationship...))
 Mal: Whatever it takes.  I told the Quality upstairs, and I'm telling you: I won't let what happened to my sister happen to you.
[03:20] arynwyn: (( <LOL> ))
[03:21] arynwyn: Mai: <nods and pulls away> Okay. Then... then let's do it. <gives her face a final wipe with the hanky> What do we need to do before we go?
[03:22] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: Well, so long as you have everything you need on the list...that's most of it right there.  Keep eating, keep smiling...do lots of walking every day, 'cause you're going to be doing almost nothing but for loooong time.
[03:24] arynwyn: Mai: <smiles and nods> I did get everything on the list. And... I can't walk. <shakes her head> No, that's not a good idea. I find things when I walk, things I can't say no to, as I've already shown. <sighs a little>
[03:25] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: Walk with someone then?  You're the sister of the Lady of the House.  Corral some servant or something.  Your body has to get used to it before you start really pushing it.
[03:26] arynwyn: Mai: <bites her bottom lip but nods> Okay. I'll walk, then, with a... an escort. 
[03:27] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <smiles> I'll be by again in a week, with your fur cloak.  You'll want it.  Eversong's enchantment only holds to its borders, and the sudden snap of winter is...a bit of a shock.
[03:28] arynwyn: Mai: <nods> I'm still going to repay you somehow. Even if I cook all the meals from here to there. I'll do something, whatever you want. <smiles up at him> 
[03:30] Chaos Angel Sox: ((Mal: "I'll do whatever you want": There's a dangerous phrase around a healthy young man...))
 Mal: You might want to anyway.  I'm really skilled at "hot meat" - that's about it. <grins>
[03:30] arynwyn: (( <snerk> Oh yes. Those words were carefully put into Mai's mouth. ))
[03:31] Chaos Angel Sox: ((Mal: <shrug> Fuel for tonight's masturbatory sessions then...  
 Do you have to just say that?
 Mal: Who made me straightforward?
 <grumble> ))
[03:32] arynwyn: Mai: <grins back> I like "hot meat"... but I'll cook whatever else you want. <looks up at him, wishing he'd kiss her, but not wanting to make the move>
[03:32] arynwyn: (( <ROFL> ))
[03:35] Chaos Angel Sox: ((Mal: You do realize that, given what we were just talking about, her saying she likes "hot meat" is NOT helping....well, I mean it'll help me later...
 Stop it before I gag you.  ...freaking characters, I swear.))
 Mal: Well we won't exactly have a spice rack and pantry around with us.  This isn't luxury camping, even if it might seem like it to me sometimes, what with having a fairy princess with me.
[03:35] arynwyn: Mai: <blushes> I'll bring along my own spice, then. And I can find wild vegetables and herbs. You'll be eating gourmet, I promise.
[03:36] arynwyn: (( <giggle> ))
[03:39] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <laughs> I'll be happy to eat whatever you give me.  ((Mal: Feel free to take that as you will... <gags Mal> Yeesh.)) So just keep walking, eating and smiling. <smiles at her softly>  I'll do what I can to make the trip as bearable as it can be.  And don't forget about that moonwell water I gave you....if it gets really bad.  That has to last you until we get there, so judge carefully when you really Need it.  But I'd still rather you use that than resort to bloodthistle or potions.
[03:42] arynwyn: Mai: <smiles back, looking up at him> Thank you. And the trip will be better than bearable, at least, if I can help it. As I said, I won't be a burden. I refuse. I want you to enjoy my company.
[03:44] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: I do.  Certainly wouldn't put myself in a position to spend an entire season with you otherwise.  <ponders possible actions at this juncture and then "tips his hat" to her> I should go gather my things and see if I can't get some more work done on your cloak.
[03:45] arynwyn: Mai: <smiles a little and nods> Be careful, please. I'll be waiting for you. <tries not to look disappointed at the no-kiss thing>
[03:48] Chaos Angel Sox: ((From Born Yesterday: "Why didn't you ever kiss me again?" "Well....it's complicated." "What's complicated about it?  Either you kiss me or you don't, and you didn't."))
 Mal: I told you, I'm always careful.  Don't ever fret over me. <smile, bow, and lopes off towards the kitchens, where he left his pack and bag>
[03:48] arynwyn: Mai: <pulls her cloak around her and follows him in, heading up to her room>
[03:49] Chaos Angel Sox: ((I should head off and try to sleep.  I've got class and work today. >.>))
[03:50] arynwyn: ( mkay. you'll be back 6:30 or 7 my time? ))
[03:50] arynwyn: PM
[03:50] arynwyn: that's 12:30 or 1 your time.
[03:50] arynwyn: AM
[03:50] arynwyn: >.>
[03:51] Chaos Angel Sox: ((Right right.  Unless I can't sleep, in which case I'll be back sooner than that ^_~  But once I leave for class, yes, I'll be back around 6:30ish your time.))
[03:51] arynwyn: mkay. <huggles> happy sleepings. I'm also going to get some much-needed sleep. :-D
[03:52] Chaos Angel Sox: yeah, silly girl. <huggleses> happy sleepings or else!! <grrr so scary Jen!>
[03:52] arynwyn: <giggles and runs in fright?> sleep well!
[03:52] Chaos Angel Sox: g'night!
[03:52] *** "arynwyn" signed off at Wed Oct 17 03:52:46 2007.
Session Close (arynwyn): Wed Oct 17 13:17:10 2007


Session Start (ChaosAngelSox:arynwyn): Wed Oct 17 22:30:07 2007
[22:30] arynwyn: Liar! You better not be sleeping! <giggle> You're supposed to be working!
[22:30] *** Auto-response sent to arynwyn: Shh! The Socks is sleeping!
[00:00] arynwyn: For when you get back: I'm not really AFK. Just being sneaky and hiding. >.>
[00:23] Chaos Angel Sox: Oops...forgot to change it to the work message >.>
[00:23] *** Auto-response from arynwyn: Doin' some other stuffs. Eating or chillin' with the husband. 
[00:23] arynwyn: No worries. ^^
[00:23] Chaos Angel Sox: <huggles>
[00:23] arynwyn: One sec, lemme close out Sims.
[00:24] arynwyn: <huggles!>
[00:24] Chaos Angel Sox: kk
[00:24] Chaos Angel Sox: <ponders the death and rapid consumption of spiral mac>
[00:24] *** arynwyn wants to directly connect.
[00:24] arynwyn: <laugh>
[00:25] arynwyn: I had mini pizzas made on english muffins.
[00:25] Chaos Angel Sox: Oooooo
[00:25] Chaos Angel Sox: how's the day been? I've been planning evil for Mal & Mai most of the day >.>
[00:25] arynwyn: Eh, they're better on bagels, but Tim insisted upon English muffins.
[00:26] arynwyn: <laugh> Uhm... I went to bed at 10 pm last night and woke up at 4 pm today. >.>
[00:26] Chaos Angel Sox: Wow, sleepyhead! :)
[00:27] arynwyn: Yeah, I was really tired.
[00:27] Chaos Angel Sox: Sorry to read about the dream though ~_~ I'll be in your group, 'cause I know you're smart, and not an idiot. :P
[00:27] arynwyn: Aw, thanks.
[00:28] arynwyn: I was bad. I felt so weird. I've never threatened anyone, not like that. It was just strange. >.<
[00:29] Chaos Angel Sox: That was the scary part o_O
[00:29] arynwyn: The only thing I have planned is for Mai to run into Bloodthistle.
[00:29] arynwyn: Yeah. <nodnod>
[00:29] arynwyn: Just a dream though. >.>
[00:30] Chaos Angel Sox: <huggles anyway>
[00:30] arynwyn: <huggles back> Thanks.
[00:31] Chaos Angel Sox: If you don't mind my hopping in and out whilst I make spiral mac, I can run the plot past you and see if you likes it or have more interesting things you want to do with it or if I messed up Mai's reaction to things in places or didn't consider it enough or what have you and such like that there.
[00:31] arynwyn: Go for it. ^^
[00:31] Chaos Angel Sox: Keep in mind, I was alone for most of shift and we were fairly dead, so I had waaaay too much free time on my hands to concoct this crap
[00:31] arynwyn: <laugh>
[00:31] Chaos Angel Sox: ....cat.  on head.
[00:32] arynwyn: <giggle>
[00:32] Chaos Angel Sox: eating hair.
[00:32] arynwyn: <pets Murphy>
[00:32] Chaos Angel Sox: anyway...while Murph enjoys his snack...
 
 And keep in mind a lot of this is stolen from various sources and then once I stole it I ran with it. ^_^;;  the joys of unpublished work...<cough clear throat>
[00:32] arynwyn: <laugh> Sounds good to me. ^^
[00:36] Chaos Angel Sox: So Mal has made this sort of implicit promise to Bren & Ren that he'll behave himself (his exact words were that Mai would "be under my complete protection" but that came from the whole "How do we know we can trust you with her?" part).  Which he strives very hard to do through the entire trip, despite many opportunities and likely some kissing and hugging.  
 
 The Druids at the Sanctuary in Felwood have a big winter festival at one point; this is how Mal marks his time there.  He shows up, stays through the festival and leaves the next day.  That's the plan.  Caught up in the joyousness and celebrations (and yes, a little alcohol, though neither of them is drunk), he and Mai sleep together.  Just that one night, and they head out the next day.  Only...she won the preggers lottery (or lost, depending on your viewpoint).
[00:36] arynwyn: ooooooooooooo!
[00:37] arynwyn: we're still RPing this, yes? >.>
[00:38] Chaos Angel Sox: Meantime, Taena's shown up at the Amir'Tor mansion.  ((Mark has told me some small things about her character; if I'm going to muck with Sasuke, might as well keep on going...))  She's happy to see Rav and all but of course she wants to know about Mai.  Rav takes her aside, explains about the addiction, etc. and where Mai is at the moment.  Taena's FURIOUS: You let her go off with some MAN...ALONE?!  ((Mark had told me that Taena was a man hater but he wouldn't tell me why 'cause he wanted to RP it.))  Rav tries to calm Tae down, but Taena's not having it.
 
 <nods> That was the plan, unless you wanna do it some other way.
[00:38] arynwyn: (( ah. ))
[00:38] arynwyn: er... minus the (( ))
[00:38] Chaos Angel Sox: <laughs>  More coming...
[00:38] arynwyn: okies.
[00:40] Chaos Angel Sox: So by the time Mal & Mai make it back, it's spring...and she's starting to show.  Taena naturally Hits the Goddamn Roof.  Bren and Ren are a little concerned as well at first, since Mal had basically said he wouldn't touch her, but Mai doesn't seem upset, so they drop it; Taena doesn't.  First chance she gets alone with Mal, she proceeds to beat the ever-lovin' snot out of him, which he tolerates: he had said he wouldn't touch her, he obviously broke that promise, he deserves punishment.  When Taena doesn't stop and starts threatening castration and death, he starts defending himself, but he's not about to beat up on Mai's sis.  Eventually he does knock her out and just disappears.  
[00:41] arynwyn: >.>
[00:41] arynwyn: a preggers drug-addict who's love just ran off = badness
[00:41] arynwyn: *whose
[00:44] Chaos Angel Sox: He's gone about a month - no word, no showing up at the kitchen door for trade, no nothing.  The cook's getting pissy about no fresh honey.  When Mal does come back, he climbs a tree that's outside Mai's room at the manor and throws rocks at her window till she opens the window.  He wants to be with her, loves her and would marry her, but Taena's kind of an obstacle.  Rav's being too kind-hearted and won't toss Tae out on her ear, and of course Tae's watching Mai like a hawk all the time.
 
 He's working on getting a place made with some favors he's calling in, but it may end up having to be in Tirisfal Glades (for a long list of reasons he'll rattle off if asked), and it won't be ready until after the baby's arrived.  So he just asks her for some patience.  He also starts funneling honey to the cook through her, in addition to the other little presents he brings (he can't bring big ones; even if he had the money, he has to climb a tree to be able to talk to her).
[00:45] Chaos Angel Sox: That's pretty much all I've got.  I figure Tae'll catch on to these late night talks at some point, but not sure where to go with that.
[00:45] arynwyn: sounds awesome!! :-D 
[00:45] Chaos Angel Sox: Too Much Free Goddamn Time. >.>;
[00:46] arynwyn: <giggle> I like you having free time! I feel like I've been coming up with all the ideas recently and I feel like an RP hog. >.<
[00:46] Chaos Angel Sox: feh! I like your ideas though :P
[00:46] arynwyn: Hehe, thanks. ^^
[00:46] Chaos Angel Sox: okay starting in on spiral mac now, really....
[00:46] arynwyn: okies. lemme know when you want to start the RP. ^^
[00:48] Chaos Angel Sox: pan soaking
[00:48] arynwyn: Okies.
[00:48] Chaos Angel Sox: we can start whenever so long as you're okay with my ducking in and out as necessity requires :3
[00:48] arynwyn: of course. ^^
[00:49] arynwyn: foods are good. <huggles>
[00:49] Chaos Angel Sox: oh crap hold on; I left my hoodie in the car.  if I get cold, I'll need it...and the next time the A/C comes on, I'll be cold...
[00:49] arynwyn: okies.
[00:52] Chaos Angel Sox: okay good to go....so are we starting with the two of them leaving?  I figure we can skip around through the journey to and from the Sanctuary whenever we decide something funny and/or sexy should happen?
[00:53] arynwyn: sure. like I said, the only thing I have planned is the bloodthistle thing... the first night, I think. She's going to go off to find firewood. <cough>
[00:54] Chaos Angel Sox: Oh dear.  Okee....starting with the actual leavetaking or just going straight to that first night?  
[00:54] arynwyn: Uhm, either.
[00:55] arynwyn: When do we do the leg cramp thing? <giggle>
[00:55] Chaos Angel Sox: ((Might as well skip to nighttime - it's just going to be "Good-bye! Take care!  Be safe!  Bring back honey!" (that last one's the cook)....))
[00:55] arynwyn: (( <laugh> Kk ))
[00:55] Chaos Angel Sox: ((Oh, I'd give it a few days at least.  I have a thing I can throw in on some random night too, but not the first one.))
[00:55] arynwyn: (( kk ))
[00:56] arynwyn: (( gimme a min, sorry ))
[00:56] Chaos Angel Sox: ((is fine. ^_^ ))
[00:58] arynwyn: (( okies, ready ))
[00:59] Chaos Angel Sox: ((Woot!))
[01:00] Chaos Angel Sox: ((okay who's to start then? <whaps fingers> TYPE!))
[01:00] arynwyn: (( <snerK> ))
[01:01] arynwyn: Mai: <sits in the swing, her few bags piled next to her. she's wearing woolen pants and a long-sleeved shirt with a vest over it. her cape is sitting on top of her bags>
[01:01] arynwyn: <her vest is tight enough to show that her womanly form has returned>
[01:02] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <sneaks up behind her and grabs the swing again> The fairy princess ready for her epic quest? <he asks, leaning his head over her shoulder>
[01:03] arynwyn: Mai: <grins back at him> Yes, she is. <she stands up and picks up her cape> I've said my goodbyes already, so, whenever you're ready...
[01:03] arynwyn: (( Sorry, forgot we were starting at that night. >.< ))
[01:03] arynwyn: (( You can FF if you want. =P ))
[01:04] Chaos Angel Sox: ((Is okay ^_^ we do what makes the fairy princess happy ^_~))
[01:04] arynwyn: (( <laugh> ))
[01:04] Chaos Angel Sox: ((also what makes the fairy princess uncomfortable, wounded, horny or pregnant.  Those work too.))
[01:04] arynwyn: (( <LOL> ))
[01:07] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <straightens up, resituating his pack and messenger bag> We've got a lot of ground to cover so might as well get started.  I'd like us to reach the borders of Eversong tonight.  We'll cross over into autumn and winter proper tomorrow.  Your fur cloak's in my pack, but you won't need it tonight, unless you want to snuggle it as you drift off to sleep.
[01:08] arynwyn: Mai: <grins and picks up her bags> Maybe. <she hoists them on her shoulders, then pulls out a pint glass jar full of herbs and spices> The cook sent this for our meals. And Thandren gave us a hundred gold.
[01:10] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: GOOD GODS! <looks like he's going to fall over> Well...if we have room, we can bring back souvenirs...but more likely we'll put you up in an inn from time to time.  Fairy princesses shouldn't be sleeping out in the snow if it can be helped.
[01:10] arynwyn: (( <snerk> 'specially once she's preggers.))
[01:11] Chaos Angel Sox: ((<nod nod nod nod> not that they'll know right away.  it's not like Sims ^_~ ))
[01:11] arynwyn: Mai: I know, I was stunned. I told you he was a nice guy. <smiles and puts the jar away> We'll save it for emergencies, get them a gift, then return what we have left over to him, I think. <stands ready> Lead the way.
[01:11] arynwyn: (( <laugh> I know. But... they'll figure it out, after she misses a period and all that. >.< ))
[01:12] Chaos Angel Sox: (('s true ^_^))
[01:14] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <smiles at her> How do I keep forgetting about the craftiness of fairies...?  <chuckles and starts out into the woods>  We'll have to cross the river, but I know a place where a tree's fallen over it; should be sturdy enough to use as a bridge.  And I promise to rescue you from any critters foolish enough to attempt to assault you.
[01:15] arynwyn: Mai: <laughs and follows him> You're forgetting I'm a mage. I'm not supposed to use magic, but... if I'm getting assaulted by a critter, I can at least freeze them in place, I think. <catches up to him and walks beside him>
[01:17] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: I'd like to think there are mages in the world who can do what they do without increasing their magical addiction....I've yet to meet one...but you're strong enough to prove me wrong, I think. <sidelong smile>
[01:17] arynwyn: Mai: Maybe someday I will be able to go back to being a mage. A *real* mage. I really enjoyed it. But for now, I just want to get healthy again... <sighs a little>
[01:20] arynwyn: *replace with: I loved it.
[01:21] Chaos Angel Sox: ((<shares spiral mac>))
[01:21] arynwyn: (( ooo! thanks! <munches> ))
[01:21] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <nods> We'll do what we can, fairy princess.  I promise.
[01:21] arynwyn: Mai: <smiles> Thanks Mal. 
 
 (( FF ))
[01:22] arynwyn: (( FF? ))
[01:22] Chaos Angel Sox: ((sure sure :3 ))
[01:22] arynwyn: (( okies. you wanna post? ))
[01:22] Chaos Angel Sox: ((can do!))
[01:24] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <looks at the sky> Okay, we could keep going, but there's a good clearing right over there and I'm not going to pass up a sure campsite this close to losing good light.  We did pretty well for the first day out.
[01:24] arynwyn: Mai: <nods, glancing around> Sure. Should I go find some firewood? I think I saw a dead tree a little ways back.
[01:27] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <nods> That'd be good.  Even kindling would be a help; don't wander too far and let me know if you need help carrying.  You throw your back out or overtax yourself on the first day, the rest of the way there will be MISERY.  In the meantime I'll get the bedrolls set up and start to skinning those rabbits I killed earlier.  Rabbit's tasty - rabbit fur, not so much.
[01:28] arynwyn: Mai: <chuckles and sets her packs down> Okay. Shouldn't take long. <she disappears into the twilight... and hasn't returned ten minutes later>
[01:31] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <finishes with the second rabbit, glad they were on the small side...and looks around.  He frowns, wipes his hands off and rises to try and track her down; his eyes shift to the sky briefly.  He starts going in the direction she left in> Mairen?  Mai, I can't see a fairy of twilight at dusk...you sort of blend in... <looking around carefully even as he jokes>
[01:33] arynwyn: Mai: <iss just off the path they followed, kneeling, firewood in her lap. she sits, staring at a bloodthistle plant, not moving. she seems transfixed by it, and deaf to his words. as he approaches, he can see her reach out to the plant, but her hand stops halfway there for a moment; it's obvious she's having an internal fight. her hand moves a little closer, touching the leaves of the fern, as if carressing it>
[01:33] arynwyn: *is
[01:35] arynwyn: *caressing
[01:35] arynwyn: (( Yay for spelling. >.< ))
[01:36] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <stops moving and ponders his actions.  Then he walks up right behind her, drops to his knees and throws his arms around her from behind her, which conveniently pins her own arms to her body> There's my fairy princess, communing with the forest!! I thought you'd blended into the twilight and left me!! <silly melodrama; he rocks her from side to side as he hugs her>
[01:37] arynwyn: Mai: <blinks a few times and tears her eyes away from the plant. she turns to look at him, giving a light smile> Sorry... I... It just... <sighs and hugs him back, closing her eyes and saying softly> Thank you.
[01:39] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <whispers> Anytime, princess <into her ear softly>  C'mon...<tug tug> Rabbits need cookin' and you must bless our meagre campsite with fire before that miracle can be accomplished.  Also, if you brought the moonwell water, it's probably back in your pack, right?  I'm afraid I can't really hug the urge out of you...
[01:40] arynwyn: Mai: <nods and stands up, shifting the firewood in her arms> Yeah. That's probably a good idea. Though the hugs help more than you know. <gives a shy smile and heads back toward the camp>
[01:42] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <smiles back> Glad to hear it.  I've got a ready supply whenever you need one.  Um, do you want me to carry any of that? <reaching for the firewood as they head back>
[01:43] Chaos Angel Sox: ((the song's in German and Latin. ^_^ ))
[01:43] *** arynwyn has received E Nomine - Mitternacht.wma.
[01:43] arynwyn: Mai: <hands him a few of the bigger pieces> Thanks. <piles the wood up when they get back> Should I do this the old fashioned way? Or can I... <her hands twitch as she looks down at the wood>
[01:43] arynwyn: (( Nice. ))
[01:44] Chaos Angel Sox: ((Okay so to get on the Democratic Pary ballot (as a candidate) in South Carolina you either pay a $2,500 filing fee or get 3,000 signatures.  To get on the Republican Party ballot in South Carolina, you have to pay a $35,000 filing fee.  o_O ))
[01:45] arynwyn: (( Wow. o_o ))
[01:46] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <licks his lips, thinking> Do you even know how to do it "the old fashioned" way?  If not, I'll do it tonight and show you how.
[01:46] Chaos Angel Sox: ((I sense something of a discrepancy there...))
[01:48] arynwyn: Mai: <picks up a stick and starts spinning it> Yeah, I know how. My father taught us all when we were young, before the attacks. <smoke begins to snake from the wood and she piles on some dried grass, blowing on it until a fire forms. she tucks it under the pile of wood, then pulls over one of her bags, digging in it for the moonwell water. she takes a small drink, her hands shaking>
[01:49] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <grins at her> Heh.  And here I thought you were some spoiled city girl.
[01:49] *** You have been disconnected. Thu Oct 18 01:49:45 2007.
[01:49] *** "arynwyn" signed on at Thu Oct 18 01:49:51 2007.
[01:50] arynwyn: Mai: <chuckles and puts the water away> Not really. My sister only married into the money and prestige she has now. <she stares at the ground for a moment, sighing softly>
[01:50] *** Auto-response sent to arynwyn: Shh! The Socks is sleeping!
[01:51] Chaos Angel Sox: ((BAD AIM! <whappage>))
[01:51] arynwyn: (( Aww. <huggles> ))
[01:51] Chaos Angel Sox: ((I saw the post tho that's the important part))
[01:51] arynwyn: (( okies. ))
[01:52] arynwyn: (( frickin' music player was throwing a fit so I'm just now listening to that song. >.< )0
[01:52] arynwyn: *))
[01:53] arynwyn: (( sweeeeeeeeeet. :-D ))
[01:54] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <shrugs> I was a spoiled city boy in my youth.  I guess I pretty much just expect it from people.  <gives a bow from his sitting position> Do forgive my assumptions.  And forgive me and my stomach begging you to work your magic on these rabbits? <wide hopeful smile and occasional glances at the skinned rabbits>
[01:56] arynwyn: Mai: No, there's no need to apologize. <she digs in her pack for the herbs and pulls the rabbits over, dumping some herbs on them and rubbing them in, then pokes a stick through them to roast them on> Here you go. I'll let you do the actual cooking, if that's okay. <she hands him the stick> Tomorrow night we'll have vegetables or something too. But... <glances over her shoulder> I proved I can't even look for firewood while I'm in Eversong, so... 
[01:56] arynwyn: (( very cool song. ^^ ))
[01:56] Chaos Angel Sox: ((hee ^_^ ))
[01:58] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: Stop thinking about it.  No one expects you to change overnight, Mairen.  <holding his stick over the fire>  It's not like you can just wake up and say, "Oh gee, all better now!"
[01:59] Chaos Angel Sox: (( (Link: http://userpic.livejournal.com/66382334/629901)(Link: http://userpic.livejournal.com/66382334/629901)http://userpic.livejournal.com/66382334/629901 ))
[01:59] arynwyn: Mai: I know. But it's been a month and a half. I feel like I should be better by now. <goes to sit by him> And I'm not. I keep wondering if I'll ever be better... 
[01:59] arynwyn: (( Aww!! ))
[02:00] Chaos Angel Sox: ((that seems like something Murph'd do...))
 
 Mal: ...easier to jump off a cliff than to climb back out. <turning rabbit on a stick - ONNA STEEEEEK! - so it doesn't burn>
[02:00] arynwyn: (( <LOL> ))
[02:01] Chaos Angel Sox: (( (Link: http://community.livejournal.com/customers_suck/23428074.html)(Link: http://community.livejournal.com/customers_suck/23428074.html)http://community.livejournal.com/customers_suck/23428074.html LMFAO ))
[02:01] arynwyn: Mai: Mal... I didn't... <sighs and stands, walking away to look out at the woods and up at the sky, cursing herself mentally>
[02:02] arynwyn: (( <ROFL> ))
[02:04] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <sticks his rabbit onna steeeeeek into the ground so it doesn't get dirty and follows after her> What's upsetting you?  Tell me so I can slay it and rescue you from it? <smiles wanly as he walks up next to her>
[02:05] arynwyn: Mai: <shakes her head> Myself. I say all these stupid things to you. <turns to look at him> I'm sorry. 
[02:06] arynwyn: (( <LOL> (Link: http://userpic.livejournal.com/53089757/3311304)http://userpic.livejournal.com/53089757/3311304&nbsp;-))
[02:06] arynwyn: (( even if you don't know/think the muggles part is funny, the rest cracks me up. ))
[02:07] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: You didn't say anything stupid, Mairen.  Thus you have nothing to apologize for.  It's honestly just an expression.  And it's the truth: magical addiction is easier to cultivate than to destroy.  Just the way it is.  Don't think that just because it's hard that it'll never happen.
[02:07] Chaos Angel Sox: ((It's cute.  dunno what muggles are but...))
[02:07] arynwyn: Mai: <shakes her head> It's not just an expression, not coming from you Mal. <turns away> We should finish the rabbit...
[02:08] arynwyn: (( muggles are from Harry Potter... they're the non-wizard folks. :-D ))
[02:10] Chaos Angel Sox: ((oh okee.  I knew it was a Harry Potter term, but no one's ever 'splained to me before.))
 
 Mal: <puts a hand on her shoulder> I just don't want you to give up....like she did.  It's not going to go quick and it's not going to be easy...but I'll be here with you through the whole thing, okay?
[02:11] arynwyn: Mai: <gives him a small smile> I'm not going to give up, not like that anyway. Not when people still  believe in me. <she steps closer and gives him an impulsive hug> Not while you're here.
[02:13] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <smiles and hugs her back> C'mon, my stomach's going to knock my knees out from under me. <pulls away far enough to give her a chuck under her chin again> Chin up...and let's see about cooking those rabbits you prepared so nicely.
[02:13] arynwyn: Mai: <smiles and nods, letting him go> Sure. 
 
 (( did he undo the bedrolls and all that? ))
[02:14] Chaos Angel Sox: ((<nods> Before skinning >.>))
[02:14] arynwyn: (( okies ))
[02:15] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <still smiling, he heads back to the campfire, retrieves his ROS (Rabbit Onna Steeeeeeek) and resumes heating>
[02:15] arynwyn: (( <LOL> ))
[02:16] arynwyn: Mai: <looks around at the camp> Is there anything I can while you cook?
[02:16] arynwyn: *can do
[02:16] Chaos Angel Sox: ((Mal: Striptease?))
 Mal: ...not that I can think of.  Unless you know good campfire songs?
[02:17] arynwyn: (( <giggle> ))
[02:17] arynwyn: Mai: <laughs> No, I'm afraid not. <she goes and sits next to him again, watching the meat roast> It smells really good. 
[02:18] arynwyn: (( hm... to have her wear pajamas or no? ))
[02:21] Chaos Angel Sox: ((<chuckles>  Mal: Depends on the pajamas...you know some kind of pajamas are purely inappropriate for sleeping outdoors...and those are the best kind.))
 Mal: Your fairy magics at work there, princess.  Anything I tried to cook wouldn't smell nearly this good. <grinning at her> I can already tell this trip's going to be the best of all of them.
[02:22] arynwyn: Mai: <blushes a little and smiles at him> You're very sweet. <she leans over and kisses his cheek, then stands and goes over to her pack to dig around in it. she tugs out a thin nightgown> I'm going to change. I figure since I'm going to have a fur cloak to keep me warm, I'll go ahead and wear a nightgown to bed. 
[02:23] arynwyn: (( Mai: ..a fur cloak and a man... <grin> ))
[02:25] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <eyes the nightgown and clears his throat>  Umm....okay....<He stands, walks around the fire, and sits down so his back is now to her but he can still watch the meat> I promise not to peek.  <think: I'll just use my imagination...whether or not I should> I'd rather not have you try and change behind a tree and then get mauled by a lynx or something 'cause you wandered too far from the fire.
[02:26] Chaos Angel Sox: ((Mal: Lady, I like the way you think....))
[02:27] arynwyn: Mai: <chuckles a little and begins to strip, her back to him despite the fact that he turned away from her. she slips the nightgown over her head; it's thin, goes down to just above her knees, and has thin straps; also, it's rather tight>
[02:27] arynwyn: (( er, there's more ))
[02:27] arynwyn: Mai: <stuffs her clothes into her bag and goes back over to sit by him>
[02:27] arynwyn: (( <grin> Yay! ))
[02:30] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <tries to ignore the rustling of clothing coming off, but that's not working so well.  He focuses his gaze on the roasting meat until she sits next to him; he gives her a sidelong glance before double-taking; he's so very NOT looking at her face.  Instead, he's taking in all the skin he can see and the barely clad curves he (technically) can't> ... ... ...um...?
[02:31] arynwyn: Mai: <blushes a little and wraps her arms around her knees> Um? Do you... want me to change back?... <she stares at the meat>
[02:31] arynwyn: (( The RABBIT meat! <LOL> ))
[02:32] Chaos Angel Sox: ((Mal: Drat.))
[02:33] arynwyn: (( Well, considering she thinks you don't like it... >.> ))
[02:35] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: ... ... ...<seems to be of two minds on this...or maybe his brain's shut down.  Actually, forget the maybe.  It takes him a bit to reroute the blood back to his brain (as opposed to where it had been headed)> ...it's...<closes his eyes to help him think>...it's fine for now, but we might want to find you something...warmer when we start dealing with proper winter.  Fur cloak or not, you'll die of hypothermia.  <when he opens his eyes again, they immediately resume their fine, detailed inspection of her body>
[02:38] arynwyn: Mai: <blushes again> Well, we... <shakes her head> After tonight, I won't wear it again. If you don't want me to. <bites her bottom lip>
[02:43] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: No! <said a bit too quickly; he blushes slightly and clears his throat> I just...don't want you to catch your death.  Even with the cloak...which reminds me...not that I want you to cover up...<this last part is said low and quiet enough that he believes she can't hear it; he stands and goes to his pack.  After some rooting around, he pulls out a hooded cloak: it's fur-lined leather.  The leather is black and the fur is silver fox, very soft.  He holds it draped across his arms and crosses back to her, kneeling down with his offering> Is it fit for a fairy princess?  The leather'll help keep the snow, rain and wind at bay ((cat on head....argh)), and of course nice soft fur to keep you warm. <smile>
[02:44] Chaos Angel Sox: ((<giggles> So, some customer left a kitten on the Geek Squad desk.  >.>  The girl at Geek Squad who took it home with her named it Tweak. :3 ))
[02:45] arynwyn: Mai: <gasps and stands, pulling the cloak from his arms and wrapping it around her> It's gorgeous! <she snuggles into it, smiling happily, for a moment, then pulls it back off to look it over. she folds it up neatly, then gives him a long, tight hug> Thank you so much. I love it.
[02:45] arynwyn: (( Aww!! ))
[02:46] Chaos Angel Sox: ((somehow that just struck me as the most adorable kitten name evar in that moment...))
[02:46] arynwyn: (( It is!! ))
[02:46] arynwyn: (( specially if the cat is a spaz. <giggle> ))
[02:49] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <think: Oh god, she's hugging me while wearing the...handkerchief.  He hesitates before resting his arms around her in a hug> ...I'm glad.  I had a friend help me with it; my leatherworking skills are...well, practically non-existent ((He'd be herb/skin in the actual game)). <think: Think ice thoughts.  Winter.  Cold.  Iiiiiccee...>
[02:49] Chaos Angel Sox: ((<snickers> Maybe I should've named Murph that...))
[02:49] arynwyn: (( <laugh> ))
[02:50] arynwyn: Mai: <smiles up at him, then leans up to kiss him gently for a moment> 
[02:52] arynwyn: (( <giggle> The best part about Mai is that she's too innocent to realize what she's doing to him. :-D ))
[02:54] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <think: Ice. Winter. Cold.  He returns the kiss softly for all his impassioned sub-zero thinking, then smiles when he pulls away...and then remembers> Oh, dinner! <practically dives to check on the rabbits; they're a little..well done on one side, but it's mostly the skin that's burnt; he turns them with a relieved sigh (relieved for more than one reason...)>
 
 ((<giggles> Excellent.
 Mal: ;__; me and my stupid promises....))
[02:55] arynwyn: Mai: <smiles back and chuckles as he runs over, then sets the cloak on her bedroll before going back to sit next to him> Are they finished? I'm starving...
[02:56] arynwyn: (( Mal, you never promised to keep her virtuous. Only to protect her. They're two different things, no? <snerk> ))
[02:57] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: Just about.  Give it another minute on this side.  <studying rabbit flesh rather than hot sin'dorei woman flesh>
 
 ((Mal: Not in this context. <sighs>  And do you have any idea how long it's been?))
[02:59] arynwyn: Mai: <nods and leans back to look up at the sky, resting on her arms, which pushes her chest out (totally innocent, I swear)> 
 
 (( <snerk> Nope. How long? )
[02:59] arynwyn: *))
[03:03] Chaos Angel Sox: ((Mal: Um....<stops to try and count> Well crap, now I don't remember....))
 
 Mal: <tosses a glance skyward in a silently plea for aid before he closes his eyes and stifles a sigh; he shifts uncomfortably and readjusts how he's sitting.  After a minute of pondering the depth and breadth of icy cold winter streams, he checks the rabbits> Okay, we should be good to go here...<think: Phrasing, Malseir...learn to goddamn pick your phrasing...; he clears his throat and offers her a ROS while somehow managing to find something else to look at>
[03:04] arynwyn: Mai: Excellent. <she takes the rabbit and bites into it, juices running down her chin and dripping on her chest> Oops... <she wipes at it, giggling, then resumes eating> This is fantastic... Mmm...
[03:07] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: o_O <begins pondering excuses to get off by himself for a bit> ... ... ...your doing, princess.  <eats quietly and tries not to watch her every move in helplessly mounting desperation>
[03:08] arynwyn: Mai: <continues eating, stripping about half the rabbit of it's meat and flesh, then sighs and holds the stick out for him> Do you want the rest? I'm full. <she licks her lips>
[03:11] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <shakes his head, in a sort of daze, staring at her and not at the remaining ROS; he still has a good chunk of his left.  He blinks himself out of his trance and forces words out> ...hold onto it for meals tomorrow.  It'll last a day or two if you wrap it right.  It's why I put so much cheesecloth on the list.
[03:12] arynwyn: Mai: Oh, right. <she stands and goes over to her pack and pulls out a piece, then wraps up the meat, then tucks it in her bag. she stands and stretches> I suppose I should try to sleep then... <she looks back at him and smiles> Are you going to bed too? Or are you staying up a while?
[03:13] Chaos Angel Sox: (( "Do you have a microwave that cools things down?" ))
[03:13] Chaos Angel Sox: ((I worry about our youth...))
[03:14] arynwyn: (( <LOL> ))
[03:15] Chaos Angel Sox: Mal: <think: I'll be up for a while yet..; cough clear throat> Um...Go ahead, I'm just going to...uh...<points with his thumb behind him, as if that explained everything>...see to some things before I bed down.
[03:16] arynwyn: Mai: <gives him a funny look, but then smiles and nods> Okay. Goodnight, then. <she picks up the cloak and wraps it around her, then lays down and closes her eyes>
[03:18] Chaos Angel Sox: ((crap we're talking about sleep again.... >.>  Mal: I am NOT talking about sleep, trust me...))
 
 Mal: <manages a sort of strangled "Good night" as she wraps herself up, then rolls up the rest of his rabbit in cloth, tucks it away and strolls as quickly as he can away from the campfire to see about relieving himself some. >.> ))
[03:18] Chaos Angel Sox: > even
[03:18] arynwyn: (( <laugh> Are you tired hon? ))
[03:19] Chaos Angel Sox: ((Yeah.  I wasn't until...about 20 minutes ago. >.>  I'd thought the sugar and caffeine would help, but alas, they seem to have hastened my crashing. ~_~ ))
[03:20] arynwyn: (( aww. sleep when you need to. do you work tomorrow? ))
[03:22] Chaos Angel Sox: (( (Link: http://userpic.livejournal.com/63602568/9054198)(Link: http://userpic.livejournal.com/63602568/9054198)http://userpic.livejournal.com/63602568/9054198  Nope, but I do have Brisco County Jr.-ness with Matt & maybe Lisa.  Dunno when that'll start; have to check with Matt and see when he wants visitors, but it won't go must past 4 pm your time.  And I'll be on before that.  I'm thinking 4 or 5 hours sleep for right now and maybe a nap again later.))
[03:24] arynwyn: (( okay. well... I'd nap now but I slept for 18 hours... dunno what I'm going to do. oh well. sleep well. <huggles> ))
[03:24] Chaos Angel Sox: ((Sims? <huggles>))
[03:24] arynwyn: (( Maybe. Or bug Tim until he goes to bed. =P ))
[03:25] Chaos Angel Sox: ((Ooo! I vote for that.  <gives Sarah silly string> 
[03:25] Chaos Angel Sox: ))
[03:25] arynwyn: (( <laugh> Woo! ))
[03:25] Chaos Angel Sox: (( Have fun whatever you do and I'll poke atcha when I get back....heh, I don't even have to change the away message this time ~_~; ))
[03:25] arynwyn: (( okies. ))
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[09:18] Chaos Angel Sox: ((Okay so n/m the email I just sent. xD ))
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