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I wasn't intending on going to the Weeds Clubhouse, no.
Somewhere dark and out of the way would be best. The rec room's theater, perhaps?
Somewhere dark and out of the way would be best. The rec room's theater, perhaps?
...is it a popular meeting place, or something? I didn't think it was used all that often.
N...No. It's just... um...
[blushing pretty badly.]
Somewhere else.
[blushing pretty badly.]
Somewhere else.
[ ........well that's a weird reaction. ]
...
Right, okay.
The clinic Clover made, then? No one uses it unless we've all been injured, since Daffodil built their own private one that Crois prefers.
...
Right, okay.
The clinic Clover made, then? No one uses it unless we've all been injured, since Daffodil built their own private one that Crois prefers.
Oh, I hadn't heard of that. Thank you! That should be fine. Is it near your barn?
It's a little closer to Thistle, but it's close enough.
Hm...
And yet, a seat in your barn, or indeed at your table, would be unbearable...
And yet, a seat in your barn, or indeed at your table, would be unbearable...
I assumed your intent with this was to be subtle.
I've already told you that if you can get the rest of Clover to agree, you can have eat with us. It isn't my decision alone.
I've already told you that if you can get the rest of Clover to agree, you can have eat with us. It isn't my decision alone.
My attitude is... evolving.
Daffodil has a weed living with them, don't they? Yet she hasn't joined them, for reasons I could only speculate. That, and you already have Fifi. I don't think you'll get another. So, the concern that I'd be 'dragged in' to being a sheep disappears, for me.
Also, there's subtle and then there's 'subtle'. Sometimes something is a complete secret, other times you can only bat your lashes and say "Relationship with Clover? What relationship?"
But, is even Lyra going to insist I be kicked out at this point? If the person most likely to object doesn't object, you most likely have a consensus.
Daffodil has a weed living with them, don't they? Yet she hasn't joined them, for reasons I could only speculate. That, and you already have Fifi. I don't think you'll get another. So, the concern that I'd be 'dragged in' to being a sheep disappears, for me.
Also, there's subtle and then there's 'subtle'. Sometimes something is a complete secret, other times you can only bat your lashes and say "Relationship with Clover? What relationship?"
But, is even Lyra going to insist I be kicked out at this point? If the person most likely to object doesn't object, you most likely have a consensus.
I'm not willing to jeopardize their trust in me by making a decision without everyone's approval, but I do want to clarify... you only want to join us for meals, correct? And I assume not every single one.
Is there a reason you're so against asking the other members of Clover yourself?
Is there a reason you're so against asking the other members of Clover yourself?
No one's asking you for that. I just wanted to save you the legwork.
How about until my limbus is done as an actual clone of me and I can stop bleeding myself? I should be able to get myself mobile and back from feeling listless and anemic, then. So, say, as long as it takes for me to bleed out enough, plus a few days to get truly 'healthy'.
Oh, or did you mean 'three times a day'...? --That'd be nice.
[a pause, and a sigh]
I'm not against it. I just think they'll be suspicious. They want things I can't give them and the things I can give them won't satisfy them.
Like... the Snake. I told you I wasn't betraying the Snake for you. If I tell them that, I already know the answer. It'll remind them how much they hate him. And by extension, me, for still being loyal to him.
Whereas you, on the other hand, accepted that fact. You decided, despite that, having me around to help you in rituals, being your info-broker, and go-between, still has benefits... and here we are.
How about until my limbus is done as an actual clone of me and I can stop bleeding myself? I should be able to get myself mobile and back from feeling listless and anemic, then. So, say, as long as it takes for me to bleed out enough, plus a few days to get truly 'healthy'.
Oh, or did you mean 'three times a day'...? --That'd be nice.
[a pause, and a sigh]
I'm not against it. I just think they'll be suspicious. They want things I can't give them and the things I can give them won't satisfy them.
Like... the Snake. I told you I wasn't betraying the Snake for you. If I tell them that, I already know the answer. It'll remind them how much they hate him. And by extension, me, for still being loyal to him.
Whereas you, on the other hand, accepted that fact. You decided, despite that, having me around to help you in rituals, being your info-broker, and go-between, still has benefits... and here we are.
[Ring Ring Ring]
[answers!]
The calls are coming from inside the cuuube!!
The calls are coming from inside the cuuube!!
I'm afraid the call is coming from me... Though I cannot claim to understand how the cube works, exactly. Perhaps it is from within.
That aside... Are you well? I suspect you've heard what's going on outside?
That aside... Are you well? I suspect you've heard what's going on outside?
I have no idea. I've been kind of tired. We're no longer talking about the ritual, right?
Correct. There's been several kidnappings and many groups are gathering to rescue, with Weeds as their guides, through the mist. I was curious what you knew if anything at all.
...Hm. Emergency mist guidance you say?
This is normally where I say "for people who trade me, I know lots of things," but I'll make an exception.
I've never been in the mist before... but from what I hear, your personal weed who eats your poison has been out there.
This is normally where I say "for people who trade me, I know lots of things," but I'll make an exception.
I've never been in the mist before... but from what I hear, your personal weed who eats your poison has been out there.
She has but she is being asked to stay in the Clinic. And as far as I know Tart and the others have found their own guide.
I'm contacting you for reasons outside of the kidnappings though I suspect you'll be asked by the other flocks but should you have the time I was curious if you'd be willing to take me through.
And full disclosure between the two of us my reasons for wanting to go are not to find those who were kidnapped. There are enough people doing that.
I'm contacting you for reasons outside of the kidnappings though I suspect you'll be asked by the other flocks but should you have the time I was curious if you'd be willing to take me through.
And full disclosure between the two of us my reasons for wanting to go are not to find those who were kidnapped. There are enough people doing that.
How good are you at fighting and combat?
You're new. The monsters in the mist are not pushovers like in the forest. That much I do know.
--No, pretty sure even if you're some sort of God, you're not going to make it going alone. Please say you at least have some sort of group.
You're new. The monsters in the mist are not pushovers like in the forest. That much I do know.
--No, pretty sure even if you're some sort of God, you're not going to make it going alone. Please say you at least have some sort of group.
At this point in time I'm not sure what I am anymore. But I have powers. They are mostly defensive powers which I would use to ensure that you remain safe.
And I do not. Everyone is gathering for these rescue missions. While everyone is doing that I would like to see what is in the heart of the mist. Perhaps it will provide answers. There seems like no better time than when multiple individuals are running about distracting some of the nastier sorts.
Or, that is my assumption. You need not say yes to any of this, of course, especially if you're being requested by other members of the flocks. Rescuing the others is, of course, imperative.
And I do not. Everyone is gathering for these rescue missions. While everyone is doing that I would like to see what is in the heart of the mist. Perhaps it will provide answers. There seems like no better time than when multiple individuals are running about distracting some of the nastier sorts.
Or, that is my assumption. You need not say yes to any of this, of course, especially if you're being requested by other members of the flocks. Rescuing the others is, of course, imperative.
... I know a weed.
She's not a threat to anyone, but she is paranoid and a bit cagey. If you're willing to defend her, play to her ego, and offer her nice things, you should be able to entice her. She goes by the name 'Flare'. She looks like...
[insert description of Flare.]
That's the best I can do. Emphasize that you'll both likely be safe because others are going into the mist to attack instead of investigate, and you might convince her.
Otherwise... well, I can imagine I'm going to get more calls. And I can't in good conscience recommend another weed who I wouldn't expect to claw your heart out.
She's not a threat to anyone, but she is paranoid and a bit cagey. If you're willing to defend her, play to her ego, and offer her nice things, you should be able to entice her. She goes by the name 'Flare'. She looks like...
[insert description of Flare.]
That's the best I can do. Emphasize that you'll both likely be safe because others are going into the mist to attack instead of investigate, and you might convince her.
Otherwise... well, I can imagine I'm going to get more calls. And I can't in good conscience recommend another weed who I wouldn't expect to claw your heart out.
Understood. [He probably won't do that, he looks a little distracted on this call regardless.] I'll consider it. If you go out there please be careful.
Perhaps call me to let me know you returned safely. And thank you for your suggestion.
Perhaps call me to let me know you returned safely. And thank you for your suggestion.
You're a kind man, Cinna. The pasture has too few of you.
But, don't be so kind you run off a cliff. ---Or into the mist, as it is.
But, don't be so kind you run off a cliff. ---Or into the mist, as it is.
I fear I'm too old to be that foolhardy. You need not worry about me.
Please be safe.
Please be safe.
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