08-14-2018, 11:23 PM
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Had she thought today might be that day? In truth she hadn't, allowing the thought to be pushed to the back burner for she had other matters to attend to, the call was all too tempting, however, her attention caught by the prospect and refusing to shift. Carefully she put her tools away, leaving the piece of scrap metal she had been working to cool upon her make-shift anvil, nothing more than practice to keep her skills sharp and learn this forge, peeking out of the cave entrance. Not all that far from the beach she easily found the figure of Monroe, one she had grown to rather like. No matter his odd appearance he seemed to harbour a kind heart and proved welcoming, a soft smile curling about her lips as she began her trek, easily walking the short path from her work space to the beach.
“Hello Monroe,” warm was the smile curling her lips, offering more than the false kindness she extended to so many, yet it faltered some as she noticed how the other seemed brought low, curious as to what seemed to shake his good mood so badly. “I would love to learn if you are up for the challenge.” Light-hearted, meant to be a playful jab at herself more than anything, she jiggled her stump as she finished speaking, knowing it would make things a little more difficult. Ishayu had attempted to learn a few times on her own, allowing the current to keep her afloat within the shallows, but getting the hang of it proved difficult for the moment, missing close to half a limb making propelling herself through the water all the more difficult.
Had she thought today might be that day? In truth she hadn't, allowing the thought to be pushed to the back burner for she had other matters to attend to, the call was all too tempting, however, her attention caught by the prospect and refusing to shift. Carefully she put her tools away, leaving the piece of scrap metal she had been working to cool upon her make-shift anvil, nothing more than practice to keep her skills sharp and learn this forge, peeking out of the cave entrance. Not all that far from the beach she easily found the figure of Monroe, one she had grown to rather like. No matter his odd appearance he seemed to harbour a kind heart and proved welcoming, a soft smile curling about her lips as she began her trek, easily walking the short path from her work space to the beach.
“Hello Monroe,” warm was the smile curling her lips, offering more than the false kindness she extended to so many, yet it faltered some as she noticed how the other seemed brought low, curious as to what seemed to shake his good mood so badly. “I would love to learn if you are up for the challenge.” Light-hearted, meant to be a playful jab at herself more than anything, she jiggled her stump as she finished speaking, knowing it would make things a little more difficult. Ishayu had attempted to learn a few times on her own, allowing the current to keep her afloat within the shallows, but getting the hang of it proved difficult for the moment, missing close to half a limb making propelling herself through the water all the more difficult.
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the wolves will chase you by the pale moonlight
[div style="font-size:8pt;color:#000;font-family:arial;margin-top:-10px"][color=#000]drunk & driven by the devil's hunger, drive your son like a railroad spike