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Post by Anna on Oct 13, 2008 19:15:23 GMT -6
"Hello, Thornberry," Stormfire said, walking up to the older hunter. She couldn't tell what he was about to say, but she had a feeling it was going to be good news. "Oakstaff, Wingfoot, Windsoft. I never thought to see all of you together. What's up?" "If your followers aren't too many yet," Windsoft began. "We're going with you," Oakstaff interrupted, grinning at Stormfire. "Though old gloomy over there has a good question," he added, nodding at Longdusk, who's open send had reached them all. "When do we leave?" Windsoft rolled her eyes, but smiled at Stormfire. "Yes, that's the gist of it, if Thornberry and Longdusk will forgive us for taking the questions out of their mouths and minds." |
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Post by Kris on Oct 13, 2008 20:19:09 GMT -6
"Actually, that is a good question," Stormfire mused. She sat down on the grass and began adding up the Wolfriders who were coming with her. At last she looked up at Windsoft, Thornberry and Oakstaff, and said, "I'm not sure how long we'll need. Mostly because I don't know exactly how many are coming along."
Drumming her fingers against her knee, Stormfire considered the facts. It would be stupid to go off on a journey and not take food and water. They couldn't count on being able to bring down game every day--and they had the wolves to think of. So they'd need at least one more night to gather provisions and water. And they'd have to be prepared for the weather; New Green would pass and Hot Sun would be on them before they knew it.
She looked up at her newest tribemates, drawing a deep breath to steel herself against any disapproval or challenge. "I'm not sure," Stormfire replied. "We'll need food and water to last at least an eight of days. What other supplies do you think we'll need?"
And then she sent to Longdusk. **Come over, Longdusk! We're discussing it right now.**
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Post by peachbug on Oct 13, 2008 21:17:57 GMT -6
**Cubling!** Evenstar locksent to the young Journey, smiling across the glen at him with her hand on her hips. **Surely you'd like to take a break from your mischief and help a poor elf check her dyes and skins?**
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Post by Kris on Oct 13, 2008 21:48:31 GMT -6
Journey beamed. **I certainly would, Evenstar.** He left Tallspear and Whirlwind to grumble behind him, and ran to the side of the tanner.
"Are you going too?" he asked, too excited to remember to be tactful.
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Post by peachbug on Oct 13, 2008 22:31:22 GMT -6
"Of course." Evenstar smiled down at Journey. "I certainly can't leave you to make poor Tallspear and Whirlwind cry themselves to sleep every night, can I? At least not alone" She winked. "What mischief were you putting them up to, eh? They looked like they were going to give you a good bite on the nose!" She tapped Journey on the nose and started off towards her tanning site.
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Post by Viola on Oct 14, 2008 2:04:31 GMT -6
Longdusk moved over and raised his chin when he heard the question. "Basic number of sleeping furs would be nice. I figure we also hunt during the trip so we can stock up furs afterwards, but for the first nights it might be useful. Maybe new leathers for travelling convenience." He liked his own, but if they were really going to go out in the open, nights were cold. "Apart from fresh meat, we need to dry meat, as well... we never know what we encounter. Enough weapons, make sure everyone's weapons are being checked..." He shrugged, and shot a wry smile to Stormfire. "I guess we have a lot to prepare," he spoke.
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**I know,** Lightgaze replied, while she tried to push back her tears. **I will always know if you're okay, and if you've settled... who knows. I hope you find the peace you are so longing for.** She pulled Redthorn in a hug. **Bree, take care of my son. He is going to need you.**
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Post by peachbug on Oct 14, 2008 21:03:58 GMT -6
Redthorn nodded in Lightgaze's embrace. **He is my cubling as well.** She reminded with a smile, glancing at Longdusk sidelong, as he mingled among Stormfire's new followers. ** I will keep him well.**
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Post by Viola on Oct 15, 2008 11:16:41 GMT -6
With a trembling smile, Lightgaze pulled back and followed her gaze. **Thank you. He can take care of himself... but it's good to know someone's watching his back.** When Longdusk looked up, she turned her gaze away. "I'm sorry, I... I want to be alone for a bit. I'll get myself together and will join you later on, all right?"
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Post by peachbug on Oct 15, 2008 17:24:30 GMT -6
**Yes, I should go speak with Longdusk about the journey.** Redthorn agreed. She gave Lightgaze one last squeeze and turned towards Longdusk and the growing party.
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Post by Anna on Oct 16, 2008 21:44:59 GMT -6
Longdusk moved over and raised his chin when he heard the question. "Basic number of sleeping furs would be nice. I figure we also hunt during the trip so we can stock up furs afterwards, but for the first nights it might be useful. Maybe new leathers for travelling convenience." He liked his own, but if they were really going to go out in the open, nights were cold. "Apart from fresh meat, we need to dry meat, as well... we never know what we encounter. Enough weapons, make sure everyone's weapons are being checked..." He shrugged, and shot a wry smile to Stormfire. "I guess we have a lot to prepare," he spoke. Since her mother's sister and Redthorn were so ably ignoring her, Sunsong took it as a compliment for her discretion and finished checking Shade over. The old wolf licked her cheek as she finished and Sunsong ruffled the plush fur between the wolf's ears. Healthy and strong for a wolf of her age; she should handle the journey well enough. Even so, Sunsong made a mental note to walk as much as she could to spare Shade the burden of her weight. Quietly leaving Lightgaze and Redthorn to their silent communication, Sunsong slipped back to the holt-glen. Stormfire was now standing with Thornberry, Longdusk, Softwind, and several others. She heard Longdusk's comments as she approached them, and didn't try to stop her laugh as she tucked up against Oakstaff, pulling the hunter's arm around her shoulders as she did so. "And how will we carry it all?" she asked curiously. "It's warm enough now we don't need more than a single sleeping fur each - less if we den together," she added, grinning her invitation at Longdusk. "Food here is scarce enough, else the tribe wouldn't be splitting. Dare we take any, when it should be easier for us to hunt fresh?" |
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