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Dear Mr Curly,
I have done little travelling lately because I have been so dreadfully weary. Can it be true as the old Ecclesiastes said; that all things lead to weariness? Surely not. Perhaps the opposite is true: that all nothings lead to weariness. I have a peculiar feeling, Curly, that I am worn out from something I haven't yet done and the more I don't do it, the more exhausted I become. How strange. Could it be something I haven't realised? Perhaps it's something I haven't said? Something I haven't finished! It must be very large and true whatever it is and a lively struggle in the doing but I look forward to it immensely. I know I need it. First, however, I must curl up in my chair and sleep deeply with the duck. Perhaps I'll dream of this thing and wake up refreshed and do it. My fond wishes to you Mr. Curly, and to all Curly Flat.
Yours sleepily,
Vasco Pyjama
xxx
P.S. Not having breakfast can make you weary. That's for sure!
Michael Leunig. The Curly Pyjama Letters.

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Who are we waiting on? Antagonist? It's been six days, I think he's forgotten about this RP. The cs for Luna? Leon, what's the status on that?

In the meantime, you could hunt down and link the rest of the character sheets to the opening post if you like.
So somehow I still had the energy to write a post after spending the last several hours trying to get an assignment done rather than sleeping. Probably won't have the energy for another post until much later.

Who needs caffeine anyway?
As soon as she was allowed, Sabine began to formulate new potions for her next shot at the trial. With the extra time, she was able to be more careful and they turned out as she had intended. She still held the stamina potion from the last time, but she also brewed another of the potions to enhance her weapon skills, successfully this time. Additionally, while the strength potion she had made the first time was useful, strength was something she had in abundance. She modified the mixture of her potion this time to cover a different base; that of speed. Where she could, she also sought more instruction from Lorag. In doing so, they attracted the attention of the same younger Argonian child that talked to him on the day they arrived. Finding a stick for himself, the child joined in the lessons as far as Lorag's patience would allow.

In other moments, Tunxeek sought Sabine out not just for help with enchanting, but also for the company. Sabine was typically quiet with him most of the time, but whether it was socialising with someone closer to her age and personality, or simply the fact that her trials had required her to talk more, she was far more responsive and social than usual. She seemed show her good moods more of the time, to the point where the pack noticed.

In turn, Tunxeek also found a kindred spirit in Sabine. He couldn't remember the last time he had made a friend that was of this plane. He was all too happy to exchange help and conversation with her. He talked about his studies and growing up in the village, about his father and various interesting events. Sabine, on the other hand, only mentioned snippets of things, like what she remembered about the coven, and also mentioning about Ariel in Thorn. Nothing about lycanthropy though. She didn't want to take that risk. In the time that Tunxeek wasn't around Sabine or Thorantilth, he sometimes stole moments to ask around to various hunters, probing about Zharanthixil. He didn't really know what he would accomplish by finding out what had caused the Master-Hunter's sudden behaviour, given that his origins were well known in the village, but Tunxeek was curious nonetheless.

Keeping with the rest of the pack, Janius took each day as it rolled around, waiting for Sabine's trial and ritual. Most of the time he spent with Kaleeth, which made every moment worthwhile. Even if it was just keeping an eye on Leaps with her, Janius enjoyed the feeling of being in love. Unfortunately, he shared her dread about leaving, especially in the few moments where Kaleeth wasn't near, but he knew there wasn't much to do about it. Having Kaleeth in his arms was, ironically, the perfect remedy for such a worry. At least it was for him.

Once the painting of him was coloured, Fendros didn't quite know what to make of it. It was impressive, he had nothing but praise for how far Ahnasha's skill had gone, but he couldn't help but feel a little self conscious at having himself rendered permanently in such a silly pose. If there was to be a next time, he thought, he was just going to let Ahnasha draw him when he was sitting still, like she had tried to do before. None of this pose fluff.

This morning, the pack in its entirety had slept in the common hut. Before Sabine was awoken, Janius stirred in a manner that he was only just getting used to: A wamasu hatchling draped over his head. The first time, he was startled and could have thrown Leaps-On-Elves across the room had he not realised. Now though, it just seemed to be an amusing attempt to elicit the same response. "Okay Leaps, I'm up, I'm up..." Janius said as he lifted the hatching off him and sat up. Leaps chirped hungrily and Janius instantly smelled why.

Sabine's eyes slowly opened halfway to see Meesei and the food she had brought. Today was the day. Sabine sat up and stretched, feeling rested more than the last morning of a trial. She immediately began to feel nervous, just like last time, but the preparation and the prior experience with the trial meant that she wasn't overwhelmed so much. Gratefully, she took a cut of the meat that Meesei had prepared for her and began to eat. After she swallowed the first mouthful, Sabine even decided to speak first, "Thank you, Meesei." Sabine spoke quietly, but sincerely.
Tried to get a post in, but I have to head to work, I'll finish it later. G'night!
Two days maybe? I think a combination of lycan regeneration and Meesei's healing, as well as whatever remedies Sabine makes for herself would mean that it probably wouldn't be too long before she's fixed up.
Can't really think of much else to play out for this day.
The walk away from the village into Kaleeth's intended spot in the marsh was one with more anticipation this time. Janius followed along unquestioningly, returning her looks when she glanced back. He didn't know exactly where they were going, but they had arrived before Janius knew it. He shared Kaleeth's enthusiasm and took her lightly by the waist, kissing her lips, then moving his lips across to her neck and encouraging her to the ground. His worries about Zharanthixil, Sabine, the pack's welfare in the village, all of it melted away. Hopefully they wouldn't be interrupted this time.
Fendros kept his hand on Ahnasha's stomach, but lifted his head from it. "So it has been kicking. Hm, I wonder if it will want to say hello right now." Fendros leaned his head on Ahnasha's shoulder and waited silently. Thinking on Ahnasha's words caused Fendros to grin a bit himself, "I hadn't really thought about it that way, but it makes sense that having something alive growing inside you would be strange, come to think of it." He glanced up at her, and took on a dramatic, if joking, tone, "Just imagine if it wasn't meant to be there. That you were actually chosen by the queen of spiders to bear her eggs," his other hand wandered to her side to tickle her, "and soon they will hatch and eat you alive!"

Fendros doubted he would get out of this without some sort of payback, but he was in a good mood, he didn't mind.

The tone of Kaleeth's voice in her realisation made Janius wonder if she had indeed forgotten, or that perhaps she said something that she didn't realise was outwardly forward. Either way, it didn't seem like she was against it. "Okay," Janius replied, placing a kiss on her nose, "I'll be waiting."

With that, they separated, Janius' hand running down Kaleeth's arm as she walked away, holding her gaze for as long as he could. Once she had left, Janius looked down at Leaps-On-Elves in the new basket nest. It was quite peacefully sleeping now. Pointing a finger to it, Janius mumbled, "You behave yourself now," to the oblivious creature, before walking out to the riverside, seating himself down on the shore.
Want me to wrap up the day? If so, where should we skip to?
Wondering about something, Fendros ran his hand slowly over Ahnasha's bulging middle. He had done so plenty of times before to check, but this time he felt he might have better luck. He remembered an older member of the Cheydinhal Fighter's Guild mentioning about his wife's child shifting around in the womb under his hand, and he wondered whether he could experience that too. He stilled his hand and waited for several moments. Nothing. Well, if the child had been moving, perhaps Fendros was just unlucky to miss it doing so.

It was then that Fendros decided to try something that he was surprised he hadn't thought of before. With a curious expression, he leaned down and placed the side of his head on Ahnasha's stomach. He started to smile very widely, and laughed so quietly it was almost inaudible. Much like the sound he was listening to. "Its heart. It's beating so fast. I can hear it."

Janius let out a small chuckle. He angled his head forward placed the bridge of his nose against her snout, enjoying the closeness. "I believe it was something to do with laying with me," he said, his tone being sarcastically unsure and believing that Kaleeth was merely teasing, "Still feel like doing that? We would have to find more potions first."
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