Rise and Shine

[wooliefrand]

WHO: Sheep
WHERE: The Fountain and Elsewhere
WHEN: Day 41, Morning

[GOOD MORNING SHEEP. You may have been awoken by your OWN sheep--as they seem to be very active this morning, bleating, and gathering at the fountain. It looks like it's offering time, as the gathered sheep have left offerings to their new gods among the crystal flowers, despite Blossom's protests.]

NO!! For the last time they aren't gods, they're--you! Stop praying!! W-weh,,,

[oh well!!

MEANWHILE, some people may have noticed it's a chillier this morning. Not uncomfortable, just a sharp contrast to the usual pleasant, mild temperature of the pasture. Additionally, for anyone venturing out into the meadows, you'll notice there is far less wildlife around, including the pygmydillos, birds, and fish. That's probably not a bad omen or anything.

Anyway, while you're at the fountain, you may catch the eye closing and the glow on those antlers fading. Looks like Death's taking a break!]

Comments

[strateelgic]

But perhaps not wise to.

[heavyliesthecrown]

At the very least, it does not harm to investigate a little.

[strateelgic]

It could absolutely do harm. I don't want you falling for any tricks.

[heavyliesthecrown]

Please do not worry so much. I realize you may not know this about me, but I am a good judge of character. I will not be so easily fooled.

This would all depend on actually finding any methods to begin with.

[strateelgic]

[Mentally slamming the 'X' button with a smile on his face.]

You should run any bargains by at least one other person before accepting them.

[heavyliesthecrown]

I will not do anything reckless without careful thought or consideration. I assure you.

[strateelgic]

That isn't an agreement to what I asked of you.

[heavyliesthecrown]

Wait- you were looking for an actual promise?

I am beginning to believe you think I might be a troublemaker with all of these promises you know.

[strateelgic]

No, you're naïve, which is worse.

[heavyliesthecrown]

[ What...!! ]

Is this because of the snake?? I learned my lesson, you know!

[strateelgic]

It's because I've known you for longer than five minutes.

[heavyliesthecrown]

Nng...such a misguided take on me.

[ IS IT tho? ]

[strateelgic]

I'll take it back if you ever prove me wrong.

[heavyliesthecrown]

I feel sure that I do that every day? How does one prove that wrong? By not getting into trouble? I think I am doing splendidly even as we speak.

[strateelgic]

You prove it wrong by not being naïve. Getting into trouble doesn't have anything to do with it.

[heavyliesthecrown]

You are quite stubborn about this.

[He is sure he isn't that naive though. Right...]

[strateelgic]

But having said that - I prefer you this way. A jaded cat would do little else but bask in the sun.

[heavyliesthecrown]

I would like to believe I am not so naive.

. . . But it seems I have those who are looking out for me just in case.

[Namely, an ell.]

[strateelgic]

It's those squishable cheeks of yours.

[heavyliesthecrown]

You just had to ruin the moment!

[strateelgic]

I'm not incorrect!

[heavyliesthecrown]

[covers his cheeks from view.]

[strateelgic]

[Just chuckles at him.]

[heavyliesthecrown]

I will allow you to get back to your sheep fanmail.

[strateelgic]

You're most gracious.