We're twins. We only had each other to rely on for a very long time. The rest of our teammates and friends... we met them a few years ago.
[But, seriously, they are better off not being each other's entire world again. It's good that others from Exandria have shown up. It's reminded them that they can rely on others. It's reminded Vex that there are others worth trusting.
When Caleb is sitting behind Trinket's shoulders, the bear stands.]
Hold on to the armor. You'll need it to stay on him while he moves. I don't want to you to fall. [She pops out her wings as if she's been doing it her whole life, the green and gold feathers spraying out around her and only bringing attention to the sunlight aura she's carrying.] I hope you're ready. Let's run home Trinket!
[Because between that and what he's heard of Vex's Percy (it's not that big a house. he hears things.) it certainly sounds like,] ...your friends sound like they are also like family.
[It's an educated guess, and also.] Mine are as well. When we first met, I wasn't even sure why Veth and I were staying with them. But that has changed so much.
[Caleb makes sure he has a good grip on the armor.] I also do not want to fall. I will hold on.
[Oh gods running. He wonders if this will be more or less terrifying than Steve's motorcycle.]
Yes, including Keyleth. [She takes a moment to pause.] They are like family, and we love them dearly, but there are some things that only he and I [Trinket makes a noise] and Trinket truly understand.
Vax has always been more willing to trust people than I have.
[And she lets that rest where it is. It's time to fly while Trinket runs. They keep a good pace, but she can tell as she watches the bear move that he's aware that he has an injured passenger and is moving slower than he normally would. She keeps apace with them, but she doesn't try to talk to the wizard so that he can concentrate on holding on. It takes them a better part of twenty minutes before they're in front of the treehouse they're calling home.]
Trust can be difficult. I understand that. [All too well.]
[He'd trusted the wrong person in the past, and the consequences had been the worst thing that has ever happened in his life. But then he's holding on very tightly. But Trinket is kind, and Caleb is good at clinging.]
Not that bad. [Caleb echoes, even if he looks a little paler than usual. He pats Trinket's neck gently.] Thank you. I will owe you one.
I've learned that if people don't like my bear, then they aren't worth being around.
[So learn that, Caleb. She also doesn't want to let anyone else come and try to use her love for Vax or Percy against her again, or vice versa. She's so tired of it.
When Caleb dismounts, Trinket licks his face. Bear love. Accept it.]
If you want to pay him back, he likes apples and beef.
They are cats, Caleb. And while I'm sure it's a stylized thing to have cat servants as much as Scanlan's was to have buxomly women as his servants, they are still cats.
Now, sit down on that couch or I will tie you there, Peter or no Peter to help.
[Do you really want to fight the woman who can shoot you asleep?]
[But his cats, Vex. Caleb sits back on the couch, summoning Frumpkin without even consciously realizing he's doing it. It's an old habit, self-soothing in a way. The cat curls up in his lap so Caleb can pet him.]
I will tell you what I can, but I do not think it will be much. They attacked me from behind.
[A frown.] Though I had felt as though I was being followed for a while. I'd assumed I was being paranoid.
[Caleb can have his cats when Vex is ill. In the meantime, she is in charge and no cats, thanks.
She brings him over his refreshment and then sits on the arm of the couch near him.]
Considering how we met, darling, I don't think you feeling as if you've been followed is paranoia. Did you get any sort of look at the person? Did Steve?
[She'll be contacting him later as well. No one attacks her people and gets away with it.]
[He concedes, looking up at Vex as he takes the offered food. He shuts his eyes as if that'll help him remember, before opening them and shaking his head.]
They were wearing a mask, and they didn't look like anyone I knew. [At least, no one he knew well enough that he'd recognizes them by their size or build or hair.]
Steve may have. My vision was swimming by the time he arrived. I'd been struck twice by then, in the head. [His poor head. That's where he keeps his brain. He needs his brain, Vex.]
[More than that, but he still doesn't know her very well yet. Which is fine. He will the longer they live together.]
A mask. Hm. I've seen a few people like that lately. [That doesn't sit well with her, especially since she can tell that Caleb is being as truthful with her as he possibly can be. She runs her fingers through his hair in an effort to calm him down.] Don't worry, Caleb. I'll have Vax and Keyleth keep their eyes open for anyone matching this and we can track down where this is coming from, at least.
You stay here and rest. You shouldn't have a concussion, so after you eat, I want you to go to your room and get some sleep. Perhaps you should contact Peter to stay with you, since I doubt you'd like to have Trinket as a babysitter.
[So many fox-related shenanigans in this place. There's definitely a theme. Caleb quiets at the fingers in his hair and the words that follow. Oh. Vex cares. He realizes this shouldn't be a surprise. They've established they are friends. Vex was the one who took him in to begin with, but... Caleb has those lingering issues with his own self-loathing that it's always a bit of a surprise when others don't also think of him that way.]
I will rest. And while Trinket is excellent company, yes, perhaps I will call for Peter.
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Date: 2022-07-20 03:47 am (UTC)[But, seriously, they are better off not being each other's entire world again. It's good that others from Exandria have shown up. It's reminded them that they can rely on others. It's reminded Vex that there are others worth trusting.
When Caleb is sitting behind Trinket's shoulders, the bear stands.]
Hold on to the armor. You'll need it to stay on him while he moves. I don't want to you to fall. [She pops out her wings as if she's been doing it her whole life, the green and gold feathers spraying out around her and only bringing attention to the sunlight aura she's carrying.] I hope you're ready. Let's run home Trinket!
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Date: 2022-07-20 03:50 am (UTC)[Because between that and what he's heard of Vex's Percy (it's not that big a house. he hears things.) it certainly sounds like,] ...your friends sound like they are also like family.
[It's an educated guess, and also.] Mine are as well. When we first met, I wasn't even sure why Veth and I were staying with them. But that has changed so much.
[Caleb makes sure he has a good grip on the armor.] I also do not want to fall. I will hold on.
[Oh gods running. He wonders if this will be more or less terrifying than Steve's motorcycle.]
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Date: 2022-07-20 04:11 am (UTC)Vax has always been more willing to trust people than I have.
[And she lets that rest where it is. It's time to fly while Trinket runs. They keep a good pace, but she can tell as she watches the bear move that he's aware that he has an injured passenger and is moving slower than he normally would. She keeps apace with them, but she doesn't try to talk to the wizard so that he can concentrate on holding on. It takes them a better part of twenty minutes before they're in front of the treehouse they're calling home.]
See? Not that bad, right?
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Date: 2022-07-20 04:27 am (UTC)[He'd trusted the wrong person in the past, and the consequences had been the worst thing that has ever happened in his life. But then he's holding on very tightly. But Trinket is kind, and Caleb is good at clinging.]
Not that bad. [Caleb echoes, even if he looks a little paler than usual. He pats Trinket's neck gently.] Thank you. I will owe you one.
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Date: 2022-07-20 04:51 am (UTC)[So learn that, Caleb. She also doesn't want to let anyone else come and try to use her love for Vax or Percy against her again, or vice versa. She's so tired of it.
When Caleb dismounts, Trinket licks his face. Bear love. Accept it.]
If you want to pay him back, he likes apples and beef.
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Date: 2022-07-20 08:45 pm (UTC)[Caleb will do his best to stay on the bear's good side and Vex's It's certainly a goal.
Then oh. Oh bear kisses. Very gross. But he only smiles soggily and reaches a hand up to pet gently at his neck.] Apples? I will keep that in mind.
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Date: 2022-07-20 09:29 pm (UTC)[She can't help but smile as poor Caleb is introduced to Trinket's brand of love. Welcome to her life. It's great though.]
Yes, apples. He will appreciate it. Now, let's get you inside and maybe some food that isn't prepared by cats or blondes with no taste buds, shall we?
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Date: 2022-07-20 09:33 pm (UTC)The cats are excellent chefs! [He protests, but he will not argue with food if it is being offered.
He follows Vex in, gripping a bit more tightly than usual to the railing as he ascends.]
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Date: 2022-07-20 09:48 pm (UTC)Now, sit down on that couch or I will tie you there, Peter or no Peter to help.
[Do you really want to fight the woman who can shoot you asleep?]
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Date: 2022-07-20 09:56 pm (UTC)[It's charming, Vex! A little bit of whimsy.
Caleb links at the order and drops to a seat without question, holding up his hands in surrender.]
I would not dream of arguing. No ropework will be necessary.
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Date: 2022-07-20 10:00 pm (UTC)[She points to the couch before going into the kitchen to get him something to snack on and some water.]
I'd get you a book, but you should really consider resting. Besides, I want you to tell me more about the person who attacked you.
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Date: 2022-07-21 01:31 am (UTC)I will tell you what I can, but I do not think it will be much. They attacked me from behind.
[A frown.] Though I had felt as though I was being followed for a while. I'd assumed I was being paranoid.
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Date: 2022-07-21 05:41 am (UTC)She brings him over his refreshment and then sits on the arm of the couch near him.]
Considering how we met, darling, I don't think you feeling as if you've been followed is paranoia. Did you get any sort of look at the person? Did Steve?
[She'll be contacting him later as well. No one attacks her people and gets away with it.]
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Date: 2022-07-21 05:47 am (UTC)[He concedes, looking up at Vex as he takes the offered food. He shuts his eyes as if that'll help him remember, before opening them and shaking his head.]
They were wearing a mask, and they didn't look like anyone I knew. [At least, no one he knew well enough that he'd recognizes them by their size or build or hair.]
Steve may have. My vision was swimming by the time he arrived. I'd been struck twice by then, in the head. [His poor head. That's where he keeps his brain. He needs his brain, Vex.]
Rolled a 25 insight, figuring he's telling the truth. =P
Date: 2022-07-21 06:10 am (UTC)[More than that, but he still doesn't know her very well yet. Which is fine. He will the longer they live together.]
A mask. Hm. I've seen a few people like that lately. [That doesn't sit well with her, especially since she can tell that Caleb is being as truthful with her as he possibly can be. She runs her fingers through his hair in an effort to calm him down.] Don't worry, Caleb. I'll have Vax and Keyleth keep their eyes open for anyone matching this and we can track down where this is coming from, at least.
You stay here and rest. You shouldn't have a concussion, so after you eat, I want you to go to your room and get some sleep. Perhaps you should contact Peter to stay with you, since I doubt you'd like to have Trinket as a babysitter.
haha he is no shifty wizard this time
Date: 2022-07-21 05:53 pm (UTC)[So many fox-related shenanigans in this place. There's definitely a theme. Caleb quiets at the fingers in his hair and the words that follow. Oh. Vex cares. He realizes this shouldn't be a surprise. They've established they are friends. Vex was the one who took him in to begin with, but... Caleb has those lingering issues with his own self-loathing that it's always a bit of a surprise when others don't also think of him that way.]
I will rest. And while Trinket is excellent company, yes, perhaps I will call for Peter.