THE PASSAGE OF TIME

[wooliefrand]

WHO: All
WHERE: The Pasture
WHEN: Day 24 Morning thru afternoon

[THE STORMS HAVE FINALLY CLEARED and the life sliced so now what

how yall doin]

Comments

[afineknight]

Nothing wrong with that. It is like carrying on someone's legacy.

While we are in here — would you like some lemonade?

[aididitmyway]

—Sure. I can bring some grape juice by later, if you want, since you're offering the lemonade.

[afineknight]

That would be nice. I think Biscuit and the others would like that.

[ gonna just pour her some lemonade in a glass! ]

[aididitmyway]

[taking it '^' she feels a little awkward, if only because brain bees making it hard sometimes, but she appreciates it]

... Thank you. I appreciate it.

[afineknight]

Of course.

[ He pours himself a glass. ]

I know our teams have an agreement and while perhaps Bluebell and Lily are, ehh, not the examples to follow necessary— [ because lbr those two seem to get in trouble a lot. ] — I think it would be nice if our flocks were closer. Shoulders to lean on, in a manner of speaking.

[aididitmyway]

I'd—like that. I mean, the agreement mostly exists because my mama was here and I didn't want to end up in a bad situation if it could be helped.

[There's a touch of sadness, because it's still recent enough to be a bit of a sore topic]

But it still exists! And we're on good terms anyway.

[afineknight]

Blossom told me about that.

[ As in, there's no need for questions or anything, but now she knows he knows and they can move on. ]

But yes, that is true! And while we were both quite fortunate the last time, who knows what will happen in the future? If we have each other . . . I think it would be nice for both groups in many ways.

[aididitmyway]

... Zenith would probably appreciate having more adults around, too. I know he acts all annoyed about everything, but he takes keeping us safe really seriously since he's the only actual adult on our team. Even if some of us are older teenagers! So...

[afineknight]

Between you and me? I am determined to win him over. That is one of my many goals here.

[aididitmyway]

He likes murder, bitter tea, and proving people wrong.

Good luck!

[afineknight]

He told me there is a very small chance! But I see that as a chance. My charm will win him over.

[aididitmyway]

If you're annoying enough about it, he'll probably just accept that this is his life now.

[afineknight]

I am very good at that.

[aididitmyway]

... Honestly, proving that you're useful is probably a good way to his heart, too.

[afineknight]

Huh. [ a beat. ] I think there is something that I should discuss with him at some point. But only after I talk with Tart and Biscuit about it.

[aididitmyway]

[She tilts her head]

I probably don't get to know until after you talk to them, do I?

[afineknight]

If it were up to me, señorita, I would tell you immediately. But make no mistake, I will be advocating for us to at least be able to discuss this with Zenith and the rest of you.

It is nothing bad, for what it is worth! Far from it.

[aididitmyway]

I didn't think it was anything bad anyway!

Because if it was, he'd probably kill you and I'd like to assume that most people value their lives at least a little bit here. That doesn't stop me from being curious, though.

[afineknight]

I value my life immensely. But yes, until then! Remain curious.

[aididitmyway]

I'll just have to suffer through the anticipation.

[afineknight]

It will be worth it! When I can, I will tell you. And hopefully, you will understand.

[aididitmyway]

It's fine, I'm already used to being kept out of the loop anyway. So! I'm used to waiting in anticipation as it is.

[afineknight]

But you shouldn't be. You live here, and things here affect you as well. I do feel bad, leaving you waiting in anticipation.

[aididitmyway]

[she waves it off]

Don't. That's how it was for me back home, too! Overprotective brother and all.

[afineknight]

Ahh. The joys of siblings!