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Post by Stonestrike on Apr 16, 2006 20:44:50 GMT -5
A worried expression spread across Rolf's face. "Is he sick? How can I help?"
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Post by Daggertooth on Apr 16, 2006 20:45:39 GMT -5
Sensing he might be in trouble Nychus barred his teeth and growled, while cowering behind Ashtonfs leg. He didn't want the adults to mess with him.
(OOC: yeah, he needs to work on his intimidation tactics in this form)
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Post by Wolfy on Apr 16, 2006 20:47:15 GMT -5
ashton fidgited nervously. Would nychus get mad if Ashton said tht he wasn't really a fox? But, Ashton needed someelse to help. "he'snotreallyafox," Ashton said quickly, blending the words together. he crouched and turned to Nychus. "I'm only 10. I can't help you get back to normal. Besides, I don't think they will hurt you," he said softly.
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Post by Stonestrike on Apr 16, 2006 20:48:12 GMT -5
(OOC: Rolf appears to be 9 or 8. He doesn't look like an adult)
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Post by Daggertooth on Apr 16, 2006 20:50:01 GMT -5
Nychusfs ears perked up in surprisec.he backed away from Ashton slowly, looking up at him, and whined. Now what will they do to me. He thought miserably, shuddering with fear.
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Post by Stonestrike on Apr 16, 2006 20:53:12 GMT -5
"Really? I'm not sure what I can do. If I knew how to get peoples' bodys back I sure wouldn't be in this body. Does he know how he turned into a fox?"
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Post by Wolfy on Apr 16, 2006 20:59:22 GMT -5
Ashton looked over at rolf and nodded. Then, he turned back to Nychus. "Nychus, they won't hurt you, i promise. I won't let them, I swear on the name of Drisana the Dragon Mistress," he said solemly. That most scared oath in dragonkind, not to be said lightly.
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Post by Daggertooth on Apr 16, 2006 21:04:56 GMT -5
Nychus had never heard that oath and didnft know what it was worth. But he did know that Ashton was right. He needed help, he wanted to stubbornly deny it, but the truth kept wedging itself into his mind. At this moment he was helpless and it was eating him up inside. gvery wellh he said, sounding miserablecHe walked back next to Ashton. gI did this to myselfh he sobbed softly, finally breaking downcso humiliating, so weak and patheticc.tearing up Nychus told the details of what happened almost a week ago.
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Post by Wolfy on Apr 16, 2006 21:08:49 GMT -5
Ashton sat beside Nychus, listening. When Nychus had finished, Ashton looked at Rolf. "Can you help?" he asked, a pleading note in his voice.
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Post by Stonestrike on Apr 16, 2006 21:11:53 GMT -5
"I'm not sure what I can do, I'm not that adept at spells..." Rolf sighed. "I protect myself with weapons and make medicines to heal myself so I haven't ever needed magic."
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Post by Daggertooth on Apr 16, 2006 21:14:24 GMT -5
gI...I can fix this,h Nychus said, sniffling and rubbing his eyes, even more embarrassed that he couldnft control his own emotional state. gI stashed my magic books about half a mile down Ashtonfs trail. IcI just need to find the spell ingredients for the other half of this spell.h He shuddered remembering was they werec.not to mention he didnft know if he could use magic in this form. He was too afraid to try, knowing that failure meant being stuck like this forever.
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Post by Stonestrike on Apr 16, 2006 21:20:08 GMT -5
"Well, what are the ingredients? Whatever they are, I can find them."
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Post by Wolfy on Apr 16, 2006 21:27:07 GMT -5
"And i can help!" ashton piped up happily. He grinned, glad that his new friend would get help.
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Post by Daggertooth on Apr 16, 2006 21:29:45 GMT -5
gA gold disc, the same size as this medallion. A lot of silver, and a Kings ransom worth of various precious gems, ground up into a powder.h He said this last part in a sob. gI donft have the list with meh he said softly, gI donft remember which gems I need or how much. I just remember that I couldnft afford ith He sighed, gThe book calls the medallion a soul stone, if I wanted to transform I was suppose to bond the human soul stone to me first because it is the most complex, expensive, and I amcwaschuman. I didnft really read farther. Its hard reading, boring to translate, and I figured I could do that later.h He looked off to the side and added in almost a whisper, gI usually just read the title of the spell and then follow the pictures. Their usually self explanatory.h
(OOC: Apparently spell casting is alot like assembling furniture, complete with the same excuses....)
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Post by Wolfy on Apr 16, 2006 21:47:59 GMT -5
"No offense, Nychus, but...that seems like a silly thing to do..." Ashton said, looking up at the ceiling.
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Post by Daggertooth on Apr 16, 2006 21:53:48 GMT -5
Nychus lowered his head, gwell it has worked find until nowh he whined, knowing how childish he sounded. No amount of lame excuses would change his current situation and he knew it.
gWhat about you guys, what are you all doing in the middle of the forest?h He asked, trying to get the focus off of how foolish and pathetic he was.
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Post by Wolfy on Apr 16, 2006 21:59:33 GMT -5
"me and daddy got seperated. Maybe you've seen him? He's a green dragon, maybe a thousand feet big! And sometimes, he looks like me, only taller and without the wings," Ashton said eagerly.
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Post by Daggertooth on Apr 16, 2006 22:16:19 GMT -5
Nychus tried to imagine something so big, he had heard stories, but even as a human have never seen a dragon. They were suppose to be malevolent and cruel, but Ash was nice, and it explains his wings and horns. gSo are we going to look for your dad then?h
He looked around at the others, gSo what is everyonefs names?h
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Post by Wolfy on Apr 16, 2006 22:19:24 GMT -5
"No, we're not looking for Daddy. Daddy is looking for me. But Rolf let me stay here tonight," Ashton said, nodding at Rolf. "And ms. Tatters just showed up," he continued.
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Post by Daggertooth on Apr 16, 2006 22:26:45 GMT -5
goh, shouldn't you stay in one place if your dad is looking at youh Nychus said, thinking of the trail he had followed.
He looked at rolf gIs it okay if I spend the night too?h Then a thought occurred to him.
gWait, wasnft there a fourth person? Someone with a mean looking spear?h
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Post by Wolfy on Apr 16, 2006 22:29:21 GMT -5
"I don't like that man. He's scary. Like the man...the man that hurt mama..." Ashton whispered, his eyes flashing with rage. He clenched his fists, so tightly that his claws cut his skin. "Evil, evil man..." he hissed.
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Post by Daggertooth on Apr 16, 2006 22:32:42 GMT -5
Nychusfs eyes grew wide in surprisecAshtonfs scent changed slightly and it made Nychusfs skin crawl. His hair bristled a little as he asked, gwhat happened?h
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Post by Wolfy on Apr 16, 2006 22:35:55 GMT -5
"Evil man...killed mama..." Ashton muttered. "Sssstabbed her through the chessst," he continued, hissing.
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Post by Daggertooth on Apr 16, 2006 22:39:40 GMT -5
There was defiantly something different about Ashtonfs scent, nychus thought, feeling stupid for asking a question that would make a child remember horror and tradgedy. Nychusfs skin tingled as his hair stood on end. Okay, enough of this He thought. He rubbed his head against Ashtonfs leg and tried to be soothing. gYour okay now right? You werenft hurt?h
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Post by Wolfy on Apr 16, 2006 22:43:55 GMT -5
Ashton blinked and looked up, back to normal and slightly confused. "Ow," he said, uncurling his fists and staring at the cuts. "What were we talking about?" he asked, looking around bewilderedly.
(OOC:Yes, he doesn't remember what just happened.)
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Post by Daggertooth on Apr 16, 2006 22:48:51 GMT -5
gUmcwell I was asking if it was okay for me to sleep here. I would love to get to know everyone better, but Ifm too tired to concentrate.h Nychus said, thinking how strange the kid had just acted and how stranger it was the he didn't remember. Was that anger he scented or something else? He didnft know but he knew he didnft like it. He really was tired.
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Post by Wolfy on Apr 16, 2006 22:52:55 GMT -5
"Oh," ashton said, staring at his palms. "I should clean these cuts out..." he muttered, standing up. He walked out of the kitchen and went outside, over to the river. He stuck his hands in the water and scrubbed. Wiping his clean hands on his pants and looked out over the river. He stood there for a moment before pulling off his shirt. He fingered the scar that ran diagonally across his chest as he thought.
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Post by Daggertooth on Apr 16, 2006 22:57:01 GMT -5
Nychus watched him go, looked at the others for a second, then decided to follow Ashton.
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Post by Wolfy on Apr 16, 2006 23:00:27 GMT -5
Ashton sighed sadly. I miss you, Mama. Do you miss me? he thought, rubbing his eyes. he carefully folded his shirt and sat it on the ground beside him. Ashton sat down by the water and stared up at the sky, ignoring the rain. Mama loved the rain... he thought idlely. "Where are you, Daddy?" he whispered.
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Post by Daggertooth on Apr 16, 2006 23:06:55 GMT -5
gAre you okay?h Nychus asked, approaching Ashton. The air smelled different, clear and heavy with moisture, refreashingc..clear.  too clear... gMy pack!h Nychus Barked, taking off full sprint in the direction where he stashed it. If the rain washed away the trail and the scent he might never find it again. Hefd be stuck like this forever. His muscles still ached but he felt a lot better after eating. This was important. |
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too clear... gMy pack!h Nychus Barked, taking off full sprint in the direction where he stashed it. If the rain washed away the trail and the scent he might never find it again. Hefd be stuck like this forever. His muscles still ached but he felt a lot better after eating. This was important.