Writer From Rivendell: Thanks for catching that! I have made the necessary
changes, and now you can read it without cringing every time you run across
my typo.
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Day Five
Yesterday went perfectly. Disguised self and went down to ocean docks to tell several captains that a ship of Belle's father's has been recovered. Had suggested that they send somebody to him and give him the good news. The only problem with that was that I was sent. Oh joy.
Was immediately greeted by Belle upon arriving at the cottage. Almost ran over her with my horse. She needs to have a growth spurt or something.
Anyway, self was hailed as nothing short of a hero by the rest of the family, since self was the bearer of good news. After a few minutes of exited talking, I politely said that I would rather be a hero inside, where it wasn't so cold. (Self wasn't really use to having a cold head. Self had long, heavy hair before Head Fairy Sprite insisted on having self's hair charmed to at least self's shoulders when set out disguised as a sailor. When asked if self couldn't just stuff the hair under a cap, self's argument was quickly nullified.) So after standing outside for about a half an hour in the cold and wind, self started feeling very achy. Probably a head cold. Stupid mortals finally caught that self was suffering from something no less than hypertherma, whatever that is.
Was subjected to an hour's worth of partying. If you ask me, it was just another excuse for the brothers to get drunk. What fools these mortals be.
-Morrigan
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Day Six
Before leaving for docks, said father asked daughters what they wanted. The elder sisters immediately said they wanted jewels, silk, dresses, perfumes, etc, etc. Who's surprised? Not me. Belle said that all she wanted was a rose. Feel toothache coming on. Anyway, father and self set out for the docks and didn't reach them for two days. It took self about three seconds to cover the same distance. Of course self was traveling by magic, but still! How tedious.
The good thing was that the old man was prattling on and on about his misfortunes and how he was so glad to get some of his riches back. His words just make self's plan better! Although self is having a guilty conscious about disappointing him when he finds out that there really is no ship. Oh well. No avoiding it. And if everything goes as planned, they will have more than that silly old ship could ever provide for them. Feel better now; yay!
Finally reached the docks. Politely ditched the old man and was transported back to Headquarters. Watched old man on his way back to his family after being told that the ship had been seized by creditors. Good thing this wasn't in the future. I have a friend who's a Diviner and she says that if this was later, the ship would of gone to the I.R.S., whatever that is.
So, the old man was setting out in the forest, heading home, so Fate was called up for him to play his cards. He got cold feet, but self reminded him of all the goods I had on him. To which he replied, "If you think that by threatening me you can get me to do whatever you want--well, that's where you're right." Then Fate made it so the night came a little earlier, a storm blew in that wasn't suppose to come for a few days, and the old man went the wrong way. Satisfying victories all around.
As predicted, old man stumbled right into Rupert's castle. Fortunately, Gwendolyn had the rare foresight to enchant his castle after enchanting the boy himself. Am glad to report that old man spent an uneventful night in Rupert's castle. Was just patting self on back next morning, when Rupert made his appearance. Apparently old man had seen Rupert's world famous roses and decided that he should take one home for Belle. Didn't the old man know that Rupert is growing the roses for the annual Royal Rose Revelry (RRR)? Apparently not. Well Rupert saw the old man pick one of his prize roses and in consequence, got all wonky and possessive. Apparently spending time in beast form doesn't do well for ones temper.
Spent frantic seconds banging head on wall after Rupert saw Belle's father. The plan was for Belle's father to see how nice and deserted the castle was and bring Belle there to see it! Arugh!
Rupert then saved my head (and the wall) from any further damage by announcing that he would let the old man go in exchange for Belle. Went into a paroxysm of delight when self heard that. Hugged Fate, who was standing nearby, in fit of happiness that he changed fate that way to. Fate looked confused, and turned the color of his hair, which is saying something, since his hair is a very dark red. He then said that he didn't make Rupert say that he wanted Belle. Fate and I stood looking at each other in eerie silence for a while. Was it coincidence that Rupert said he wanted Belle? Because if Fate didn't interfere, who did? Freaking self out now, so moving on.
Rupert finally released old man. Old man is now back home. Warm fuzzes all around. Belle and brothers happy to have father back. Of course, sisters started blabbing about their things that they wanted. Poor guy. Broke the news to them as gently as possible, and they still went off.
The little drama of the father coming home was as good as a movie. As a matter of fact, self sent Fate to get popcorn five minutes in.
Anyway, Belle immediately said that she would go in her father's place. (Oh. I so did not see that coming.) Of course, her father said that he wouldn't allow it and that he would go (to no one's surprise). Belle than pointed out that 'the beast' left the decision up to her. Ha! She's got ya' there old man! One of Belle's sisters said that Belle should go because it was her fault that they were in this fix. Fate laughed so hard at the stupidity of the statement, he choked on a popcorn kernel, turning an impressive red in the bargain to. Belle kept insisting that she would go, so the subject was dropped. For the time being anyway.
Fate left, but not after making self promise that self would call him if they started arguing again.
-Morrigan
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There's more to come, so keep your pants on.
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Day Five
Yesterday went perfectly. Disguised self and went down to ocean docks to tell several captains that a ship of Belle's father's has been recovered. Had suggested that they send somebody to him and give him the good news. The only problem with that was that I was sent. Oh joy.
Was immediately greeted by Belle upon arriving at the cottage. Almost ran over her with my horse. She needs to have a growth spurt or something.
Anyway, self was hailed as nothing short of a hero by the rest of the family, since self was the bearer of good news. After a few minutes of exited talking, I politely said that I would rather be a hero inside, where it wasn't so cold. (Self wasn't really use to having a cold head. Self had long, heavy hair before Head Fairy Sprite insisted on having self's hair charmed to at least self's shoulders when set out disguised as a sailor. When asked if self couldn't just stuff the hair under a cap, self's argument was quickly nullified.) So after standing outside for about a half an hour in the cold and wind, self started feeling very achy. Probably a head cold. Stupid mortals finally caught that self was suffering from something no less than hypertherma, whatever that is.
Was subjected to an hour's worth of partying. If you ask me, it was just another excuse for the brothers to get drunk. What fools these mortals be.
-Morrigan
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Day Six
Before leaving for docks, said father asked daughters what they wanted. The elder sisters immediately said they wanted jewels, silk, dresses, perfumes, etc, etc. Who's surprised? Not me. Belle said that all she wanted was a rose. Feel toothache coming on. Anyway, father and self set out for the docks and didn't reach them for two days. It took self about three seconds to cover the same distance. Of course self was traveling by magic, but still! How tedious.
The good thing was that the old man was prattling on and on about his misfortunes and how he was so glad to get some of his riches back. His words just make self's plan better! Although self is having a guilty conscious about disappointing him when he finds out that there really is no ship. Oh well. No avoiding it. And if everything goes as planned, they will have more than that silly old ship could ever provide for them. Feel better now; yay!
Finally reached the docks. Politely ditched the old man and was transported back to Headquarters. Watched old man on his way back to his family after being told that the ship had been seized by creditors. Good thing this wasn't in the future. I have a friend who's a Diviner and she says that if this was later, the ship would of gone to the I.R.S., whatever that is.
So, the old man was setting out in the forest, heading home, so Fate was called up for him to play his cards. He got cold feet, but self reminded him of all the goods I had on him. To which he replied, "If you think that by threatening me you can get me to do whatever you want--well, that's where you're right." Then Fate made it so the night came a little earlier, a storm blew in that wasn't suppose to come for a few days, and the old man went the wrong way. Satisfying victories all around.
As predicted, old man stumbled right into Rupert's castle. Fortunately, Gwendolyn had the rare foresight to enchant his castle after enchanting the boy himself. Am glad to report that old man spent an uneventful night in Rupert's castle. Was just patting self on back next morning, when Rupert made his appearance. Apparently old man had seen Rupert's world famous roses and decided that he should take one home for Belle. Didn't the old man know that Rupert is growing the roses for the annual Royal Rose Revelry (RRR)? Apparently not. Well Rupert saw the old man pick one of his prize roses and in consequence, got all wonky and possessive. Apparently spending time in beast form doesn't do well for ones temper.
Spent frantic seconds banging head on wall after Rupert saw Belle's father. The plan was for Belle's father to see how nice and deserted the castle was and bring Belle there to see it! Arugh!
Rupert then saved my head (and the wall) from any further damage by announcing that he would let the old man go in exchange for Belle. Went into a paroxysm of delight when self heard that. Hugged Fate, who was standing nearby, in fit of happiness that he changed fate that way to. Fate looked confused, and turned the color of his hair, which is saying something, since his hair is a very dark red. He then said that he didn't make Rupert say that he wanted Belle. Fate and I stood looking at each other in eerie silence for a while. Was it coincidence that Rupert said he wanted Belle? Because if Fate didn't interfere, who did? Freaking self out now, so moving on.
Rupert finally released old man. Old man is now back home. Warm fuzzes all around. Belle and brothers happy to have father back. Of course, sisters started blabbing about their things that they wanted. Poor guy. Broke the news to them as gently as possible, and they still went off.
The little drama of the father coming home was as good as a movie. As a matter of fact, self sent Fate to get popcorn five minutes in.
Anyway, Belle immediately said that she would go in her father's place. (Oh. I so did not see that coming.) Of course, her father said that he wouldn't allow it and that he would go (to no one's surprise). Belle than pointed out that 'the beast' left the decision up to her. Ha! She's got ya' there old man! One of Belle's sisters said that Belle should go because it was her fault that they were in this fix. Fate laughed so hard at the stupidity of the statement, he choked on a popcorn kernel, turning an impressive red in the bargain to. Belle kept insisting that she would go, so the subject was dropped. For the time being anyway.
Fate left, but not after making self promise that self would call him if they started arguing again.
-Morrigan
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There's more to come, so keep your pants on.