The Contact (RP)

Jan 2, 2023 10:29 am

TheGenerator Inactive for 1 months

- Albert -

"We are not allowed to talk about that." The kid says gravely... not that that seems to deter them, though and they carry on talking. "Stephan followed them one night and says they 'dance around in the altogether'. But I don't know where 'the altogether' is. Why's your sword so small?"

Albert

Jan 2, 2023 3:59 pm

Albert can't help but let out a bit of a chuckle at the mention of 'the altogether'. "Ah yes. I'm sure you'll be able to go there once you're a bit older." He says lightheartedly.

"Ah, well I didn't know I was going to be in a sword fight. So I only brought my dagger with me. Let's see how well you've been practicing, then." He takes a few minutes to play swordfighter with the kid before announcing that he has to go and see Olaf. "You were a worthy opponent, sir!"

Jan 3, 2023 6:03 am

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- Albert -

"I thought you were a hero." The child says accusingly. "Aren't you always doing sword-fights?" That is the only bit they have been emulating.

Roald

Jan 3, 2023 9:36 am

'' Oh, that is very generous, but I'm really not that hungry.''
Though Roald's stomach is growling he can't take the last food in the house. He will make up for the lost meals when they get to town. He might even have something left in his backpack.

He has a feeling that Olga needs some alone time with Olaf. Probably to yell at him.
He yawns extensively
'' Is it ok if we take a quick nap in the stable?''

OOC:

I guess this won't be a problem. Roald retreats and if his backpack is still there he will look if there is some food in it.
Afterwards he tries to get a few hours of sleep.
If he crosses Albert he'll tell him about the empty pantry.

Jan 3, 2023 9:54 am

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- Roald -

"What?" Olaf sounds surprised that you claim not to be hungry, but he does not argue. "More for me I guess." He shrugs. If he is aware of the food shortage, he does not show it.

When you ask for a place to take a nap he grudgingly agrees. "Yeah, OK." He says. "I will take a nap myself if I can get a moment's quiet."

Albert

Jan 4, 2023 11:21 am

"Haha. I wouldn't be alive if all I did were sword fights, Timmy." Albert pats the little guy on the head. "No, no. A hero should be helping people where help is needed. Whether this is fighting a dragon, or saving a cat stuck in a tree." He smiles. "Keep that in mind and become a hero too."

He then turns to go and see where Norbert and Roald are. And to figure out who has his stuff.

Jan 5, 2023 5:21 am

You bunk down in the hay again for a nap. It is hard to get to sleep with the noise of the kids' continuous battles outside, and your dreams are invaded by the clash of arms. Eventually your dreams quiet for a while:

You are talking happily with Nixon, his large belly wobbles as he laughs along with whatever you are saying; nothing could go wrong with his jollity around... but then --in typical dream logic-- you are somewhere else, the rain dripping from the trees is warm... and red, the light of the full moon making it appear black; Nixon is still laughing, but something has changed in his demeanour... and his appearance. You struggle to focus on what is different and decide it is the antlers growing from his head... and the blood running from his too-wide mirthful-grin and oversharp-teeth.

The Nixon-apparition raises an axe and brings it down on your head...

The sound of Olaf's axe outside wakes you. He is splitting firewood. You are sure you had a strange dream, but all the details slip away...

Jan 5, 2023 7:58 am

Norbert overheard Albert talk to the young kids about being a hero. The last two days shook his world more than he could have imagined, ever. He is glad he falls asleep very fast because he could lie awake and think for days.

Waking up with a start he looks around and is relieved to see the dog. While he cuddles the dog he slowly touches his face and skull to make sure it is still in one piece.

Norbert gets up and goes over to Olaf. "Can I help with that? Your hand must still be smarting from yesterday."

Jan 5, 2023 8:06 am

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- Norbert -

"Oh, you guys are still here?" Olaf says, not sounding surprised or upset.

"Sure, if you want." He dismisses the talk about his injury, he hands over the axe, wipes his sweating face with a rag and walks away to get a drink of water from the other side of the yard. There is a very large pile of wood waiting to be split, it is more than you could ever finish. How much of it do you get through?

Albert

Jan 5, 2023 5:37 pm

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Albert wakes up sweaty, despite the cold temperature in the barn. What was that dream about? He wonders. None of that made sense. What was it about again? A werewolf? He decides to let it go and move on. The sound of talking outside, and the chopping of wood makes him get up and see what's going on.

He walks out of the barn and see the others in the yard. "What time is it?" He heads towards the well to grab a bucket to freshen up a bit.

OOC:

If there's no well, then any kind of clean-ish water around

Roald

Jan 5, 2023 5:50 pm

Roald wakes up confused and famished. His stomach growls as he wipes the hay of his clothes.
Nixon... They should get some more information about Nixon. Why did this pop-up in his mind?

''I can't think on an empty stomach''
He squints his eyes when he steps through the barn door.
At least he doesn't feel as tired as a few hours ago.

He watches Olaf and Norbert for a moment.
'' Say, Olaf... What do you think about going for a short hunting trip in the forest. Maybe we can catch a rabbit or some squirrels?''

Jan 6, 2023 4:38 am

- Albert -

• What time is it? You arrived sometime mid-morning. How long did you sleep for?

Olaf has wondered over to the pump --leaving Norbert to split wood. He shows a new level of respect for you as he pumps clean water for your ablutions.

What do you do?

Jan 6, 2023 4:39 am

- Roald -

"Sure...?" Olaf says hesitantly, it does not sound like is all that enthused about the effort of going hunting (it might occur to you that Norbert seemed quite competent with outdoorsy stuff). "We can decide after eating." He suggests --possibly hoping you will have forgotten on a full stomach.

"There is food inside." He declares, again sounding unconcerned about the situation and looking well fed.

What do you do?

Jan 6, 2023 12:46 pm

"You know it's poaching and not hunting if we do it." Norbert says with a big smile as he sets a new log on the block. He has a lot of pent up stress and is glad te be able to express it to these pieces of wood.
After he is sure his pile is enough for about three days he builds it into a neat stack and joins the rest for dinner.

Jan 6, 2023 12:57 pm

- Norbert -

"Says who?" Olaf asks belligerently. It is not clear if your words are a challenge and make him more likely to go hunting or make him worried that you feel yourself some sort of 'enforcer' looking for an admision. You know the barons are very erratic about such rules, mostly ignoring them but sometimes enforcing them ... to death.

Jan 6, 2023 3:42 pm

"I'm pretty sure the baron has other stuff on his mind, but he used to be very strict about other people killing his animals." Norbert starts of lighthearted. But then his expressions turns a little darker. "Then again, if I were hil I would be a lot more protective in the next few months. I meant it as a joke, but maybe we should be carefull if we go out hunting."

Jan 6, 2023 3:54 pm

"Why? Oh, right. yes." Olaf says. "Do you think we can explain that we though he was the other baron?" It sounds like he has been trying not to think about this. "No one died, right?"

Jan 8, 2023 7:55 am

"Oh god I hope so!" Norbert exclaims. He also has not been thinking about it enough? "Maybe talking to the baron is not a bad idea. Both of them. If they learn who was involved in the attack they will probably seek retribution."

Looking at the two companions he ask: "But who should we talk to first, we have squandered almost a whole day. I would prefer the other baron, there is still a girl to be rescued."

Jan 8, 2023 8:10 am