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

[spinebuddyandme]

Only somewhat? I'm almost certain that's the only way we'll get out of here now.

[ ... ]

You don't have any specific ideas about escape yet, do you?

[heavyliesthecrown]

If only I did. I... believe some of the answers might lie in Blossom's spellbook. I know it was stolen once, but I do not know what came of the entire situation.

I think... having her spell book or a replica would be our best bet. When she tried to send us home before, it was after summoning a demon, though. So, in fact, it might take bribing a demon or two, which is not a very appealing idea.

Alternatively, that snake has been summoning people here himself, has he not? He very well might have a method. That would require capturing him, though. And he can be quite sneaky.

[spinebuddyandme]

[ He very carefully keeps his face schooled so as not to show that he didn't know Blossom had a spell book before right now.

He is not nearly so smooth upon learning she tried to send them home once. ]

—She really tried to send everyone home? When?! Do you remember what demon it was?

[heavyliesthecrown]

For some reason, she failed to summon me to the entire event, and I slept through the whole thing. For that reason, I am not the most accurate source. I only know that she required each flock to vote upon one flock to sacrifice.

[. . . He makes a face. ]

She claims... it would have only required a small amount of blood, but-

[ Well... ]

I can never trust her.

She summoned a demon she claimed could send us back. Unfortunately, it was offended by the blood of an animal that was offered to it, instead of a proper sacrifice. I believe Rose was killed during the entire ordeal.

1/???

[spinebuddyandme]

[ Oh my god? ]

[spinebuddyandme]

[ OH MY GOD? ]

[spinebuddyandme]

[ Of course it would be some bonkers ritual sacrifice scheme!! ]

[spinebuddyandme]

[ AND AN ENTIRE TEAM STILL DIED FOR NOTHING ]

Done

[spinebuddyandme]

[ He lets out a very long, slow breath and sinks into a crouch, face in his hands ]

What the fuck...

[ ... ]

Does she always have the book on her?

Re: Done

[heavyliesthecrown]

I understand the sentiment.

[ He ends up heaving a tired sigh. ]

Ever since that incident, I have not seen it on her person at all, though. Perhaps it is possible to follow her one of these days, to wherever she stays?

Re: Done

[spinebuddyandme]

Maybe... I bet she can see through any flock magic, so it'd be a challenge to stay hidden.

Re: Done

[heavyliesthecrown]

You may be right. And we would have to muffle our... bells.

[ He hates... their bells and collars. ]

Re: Done

[spinebuddyandme]

Is that hard to do? I was thinking of just stuffing mine with bits of shredded fabric.

Re: Done

[heavyliesthecrown]

I believe that should work fine. I cannot see it being an issue. I am aware that a few in my flock regularly do so.

Re: Done

[spinebuddyandme]

[ Laughs softly ]

I know. When I met Mute, they were stuffing theirs with dirt.

Re: Done

[heavyliesthecrown]

Mute-san certainly possesses an interesting personality and way of dealing with things.

Re: Done

[spinebuddyandme]

I've only met a couple of people as interesting, but they're for sure the most straight-forward human I've ever met.

Re: Done

[heavyliesthecrown]

I worry we lose each other in translation at times...

Re: Done

[spinebuddyandme]

[ Tilts his head curiously ]

What do you mean?

Re: Done

[heavyliesthecrown]

I have been informed that my manner of speech can be difficult to comprehend at times. And she says so little in comparison, that we are sometimes perplexed with one another.

Re: Done

[spinebuddyandme]

Well sure, they don't talk much, but they say plenty.

I can guess why they wouldn't be used to a formal way of talking, but what kinda stuff have you been confused by? Maybe I can give you some insight.

Re: Done

[heavyliesthecrown]

I wouldn't say that I have been overly confused, so much as it is difficult to relate to some of their experiences and behaviors.

Despite these differences, however, they are still a dear flockmate. I am glad for their presence.