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In Log:

Karth Riverbark-Me- Archer of Mossflower Defenders

Flea Underwood-me- Scout in Mossflower Defenders

Moonbeam-Messenger of Mossflower Defenders

Krisha Winters-Mate to Xander Winters

Minsc- Warrior and somewhat Healer in Mossflower Defenders, Knight and Champion of Willowbark Abbey

spoofs of willowbark beasts

~~~LOG~~~~~~

Karth was sitting by a small pool of water, it seemed peaceful here and he rarely allowed himself to just relax. He always was on alert and praised himself for always being ready for action if needed.

Flea was not too far off speaking with another shrew “Well I be glad ta be your friend lass. Friendship is important.”

Lotus smiled at Flea as she nodded shyly “Yes and not many friends are here as you can see. We are so little of an abbey. The leaders worry, maybe too much or then again maybe not enough.”

Krisha walked over quietly, she frowned and then spoke “Any beast know where Xander is?”

Karth looked over and shakes his head “No, I am sorry he and Gorvenalus have went somewhere, I am sure they will return soon Krisha, not to worry.”

Flea grins “Oh they should be back it is lunch soon.”

Lotus chuckles a little and smiles. “Your funny Flea, then most would not want to miss our pineapple upside down cake”

Varsha wanders in and arches an eyebrow, “Why would a cake be upside down, that makes no since”

Krisha just sighs and closes her eyes, opening them after a short while and nods slowly “Ok…then I am sure he will be back s..soon”

Karth is curious as well but decides to not brother asking about cake, he watches the badger closely before speaking quietly “Are you ok?”

Moonbeam has yet to try and fly and most likely won’t for another week or so, “Maybe she is worried, she could be as this place is odd and strange but also very pretty. I do so like the waterfall and willow tress”

Minsc smiles as he walks up “Willow trees are important here, as well as the water fall. So how is every beast doing this fine fine day?”

Flea smiles “Day is good so far and it’s slowly getting warmer outdoors”

Krisha frowns as she goes to sit by a willow tree, “I..am not…” She tenses up a little as if in pain and “Not..worried, I just need to know when he is back…please”

Karth walks over to the badger “You’re in some sort of pain.” He states quietly and looks towards where the abbey entry is, he looks to Lotus “Can you please find someone…you have at least one healer correct?”

Flea looks concerned but stays where he is.

Lotus nods and quickly rushes off, she soon returns with a squirrel maid. The squirrel maid, if allowed, will check on the badger. Lotus speaks “I found her…Sister Elma is the main healer here but there is Sunny here and one other, but I don’t know where they are…sorry”

Minsc smile fades as he stays close “I can be finding Xander if you’re wanting, I know this small island very well indeed, it’s not too large.”

Krisha allows herself to be checked and tenses up a little again, she is in pain but not super serious worry now pain but a you may still want to be concerned pain. “Hurts…little….”

Karth nods “Yes Minsc do that please, and she is with child..With dibbun Ms Sunny. It may be best to get her to your infirm and have Sister Elma and whomever else better check on her. It also may be good to find Gorvenalus as I know he is Redwall Recorder but he also knows healer skills as he helped us with any needs on the way here.”

Minsc nods and heads off down a path, he will find Xander and hopefully soon.

Moonbeam frowns “Oh dear…oh oh dear this is not good”

Krisha slowly stands and then after about a step, she passes out.

Karth is quick and luckily always alert, he manages to, with a little trouble, catch Krisha and finish lowering her to the ground. He is strong but checking a badger is not always easy, let alone getting them safe to the ground but he does manage and pants a little. He speaks “Ok we need to get her inside now!”

Flea and Lotus stay with the badger as Sunny finds some help…which ends up being another sea otter, a couple squirrels and a visiting rabbit, Karth also goes to help her onto a stretcher that was made and get her inside and to that infirm he mentioned.

Krisha will be unconscious for at least an hour and then will rest in bed for 1-2 days.

Karth will stay close, as he feels its his duty to make sure beasts that came on this trip are ok and someone should stay by the badger's side till Xander is back.

In Log:

Karth Riverbark-Me-Archer in Mossflower Defenders

Flea Underwood-me-Scout in Mossflower Defenders

Xander Winters- Leader of Mossflower Defenders

Krisha Winters- Mate of Xander Winters

Moonbeam-Messenger bat for Mossflower Defenders

Varsha- warrior and healer in training of Mossflower Defenders

Rupert- Recorder of Ferravale

*mentioned as with group,but wasnt connected= Lilymoore-Bellringer of Redwall Abbey

*spoofed beasts of Willowbark, Sister Elma, the owl Tally and Trifakus

~~~~LOG ~~~~~~

Karth waited for news, he was worried but he wasn’t one to truely show worry.

Tally flew around till she saw the sea otter and landed nearby “Are you Karth, if so a message I bring forth.”

Karth blinked and looked at the odd owl, and spoke “Well what is it then I am busy…wait you knew my name who sent you?”

Tally smiled “Xander did you silly otter, why would any other?”

Karth sighs, great this bird talks odd, “Well I am waiting”

Moonbeam peeks out and walks over to stand beside the sea otter.

Tally nods “They have made it that is true, and now that why I get you while the sky is blue”

Rupert is half asleep and blinks “Why is a rhyming owl talking to us at this time of day, it’s barely sunrise…its not even sunrise just yet for another like 2 minutes and no one has had breakfast yet” He was also grumpy.

Karth nods “Thank you friend bird, can you please take us to them…Rupert can you please wake Krisha and Lilymoore.”

Rupert rolled his eyes but went to do as the otter requested, not that he wanted to wake anyone up but wake them he did and walked along with them quietly the rest of the journey there.

===the hour and half walk==

Karth led the group, it was his duty after all to keep them safe and get them there safe, and he would not fail his leader.

Krisha stayed close to the sea otter, she had not had a good night and so was still tried.

Rupert stayed quiet, also keeping the mouse maid Lilymoore and the bat Moonbeam beside him.

Tally smiled as they reached the waterfall “It is threw here my friends, just be careful of the waters and get wet not any loose robe ends.”

Varsha makes her ears flatten as she lets out a small hiss” If I get wet…someone is gonna be clawed, I SWEAR IT” Ok she is loud, moody and…well she is a teenager.

Moonbeam looked around, she had managed to talk Krisha into letting her on her shoulder.” Seems we are here, so not too far to go no no”

Karth eyed the waterfall but decided to trust the strange owl, “Alright…” He slipped behind and followed a path “Well…..this is…”

Flea grinned as he rushed over “A surprise…yep and this place is nice. And I meet a friend her name is Lotus.” A shrew maid beside him waves shyly, she looks to be around Flea’s age.

Krisha finds a place to sit down, walking had gotten to her some and her ankles are a little swollen, she is tried and just more quiet than she usually is.

Xander is here and goes over to hug Krisha, nothing her quietness “You ok love?” He nods to Karth “Thanks for making sure the others got here safe.”

Rupert just looks around in awe, he may be tried but this is worth exploring and so he is off.

Moonbeam sits still and slips off Krisha’s shoulders to go chat with Lilymoore.

Karth nods “Your welcome sir”

Sister Elma walks forwards and smiles “Welcome friends, we are glad to see you and welcome you to Willowbark”

A harsh yowl is heard and then what is seen is a very wet, now even grumpier cat, soaked wet with water and…well it’s unwise to go near her trust me.

Tally is smart right away and flies to a high perch.

Trifakus frowns from where he is “ Oh my….ummm we can get something for which she can dry off with.”

Flea falls onto his back and starts laughing, one of those I can’t control it and uncontrolled roll around laughing.

Krisha smiles at Xander and mutters “Feet hurt…..and just feel little ill is all…..I will be fine dear”

Xander is still clearly worried, he nods as he looks over at Varsha and decides to just stay by Krisha “ Gorvenalus and Minsc are inside…somewhere with Chip and Yasmine.”

Karth nods and frowns at Flea, even he knows laughing was the wrong thing to do, he decides to walk closer to Xander.

Which is probably wise as Varsha gives the shrew the evil…your gonna die in your sleep….eyes. She snorts water out of her nose and her tail wags back and forth.

Sister Elma glances at the cat but says nothing as a couple squirrel carefully and slowly offer the peeved off feline a towel and back away quickly.

Trifakus smiles “How does a lovely breakfast sound and then I am sure we can show you around.”

Flea smiles “Food is good, come Karth!”

Karth chuckles slightly and follows them on inside.

Moonbeam walks slowly inside.

Xander nods and helps Krisha inside, staying beside her. “Breakfast love?”

Krisha smiles and nods, though she is uncertain what she can eat as the last day or two, again, not a lot seems to agree with her.

Karth will make sure Varsha,Lillymoore and Rupert gets inside.

In Log:

Karth Riverbark-me-Archer for Mossflower Defenders

Flea Underwood-me- Scout in Mossflower Defenders

Xander Winters- Leader of Mossflower Defenders

Gorvenalus- Recorder of Redwall Abbey

Moonbeam- Messenger for Mossflower Defenders

spoofed-Chip and Yasmine

~~~LOG~~~~

Flea yawned, he was bored as nothing was going on today just guard a door.

Karth walked up and nodded “Ok you can step aside now, did he awaken by the way?”

Xander walks over and goes ahead inside as he steps over to Gorvenalus and checks on him.

Gorvenalus is awake, he sits up as Xander enters and has a weak smile “Hello…Xander, what happen as I am in some sort of infirm it seems” He looks around curious.

Moonbeam has been in here also having her wing checked on, it is healing and she hopes she can fly again soon “Hello my friends. I am ever so glad to see faces I know, this place is a little scary to me”

Flea just lets Karth pass and then walks in after them.

Karth nods a hello,” You fainted….we need some info…ummm” He decides to just let Xander ask, that would be best he decides.

Xander nods a thanks to Karth as he speaks to Gorvenalus “Yes you passed out and I am glad you’re ok, I was worried…what happen? And also we…sort of have a small issue…Minsc walked off with Chip and Yasmine to the ruins, and Minsc didn’t say a word on where to go, he just walked off and said he wasn’t waiting”

Gorvenalus frowns as he gets his glasses, cleans them and places them back on”Minsc left?”He sighs “He is too eager it seems….but if what is said is true, then.” He stands slowly and looks at Xander” Did he say anything else and how long ago?”

Karth speaks up “Something about a shortcut and how it wasn’t the best, it would cut off travel time but I know shortcuts are not always wise, at times yes…but I am feeling this is not the best course of action.”

Moonbeam looks between them and sighs “I wish I could be more help, I DO”

Xander says “Its fine Moonbeam, your wing is still healing.”He smiles “Your still be a great help, just rest ok?” He turns to Gorvenalus “If…what is true?”

Gorvenalus seems a little worried himself”Shortcut?...We should….”He grows quiet and then speaks “There may have been..a pawful of others that survived, I do not know.Come we should go”

Flea nods “Umm..what about Lilymoore, Krisha and Varsha, should I go get them?”

Karth stays where he is,”It seems it may be important to head to where Willowbark is as soon as possible, or least find Minsc, Chip and Yasmine”

Moonbeam yawns and settles down for a nap, sleep is good after all.

Xander nods and then paces as he thinks, he then says “Karth…stay with them please and Gorvenalus are you sure your able to travel somewhere?”

Gorvenalus nods “I am able to travel Xander, and we should go before dusk is upon us. I shall led the way.”

Karth bows and heads back to the Inn, he will let the others know what happen.

Flea smiles “An adventure finally, or well something besides docks and stuff.”

Xander smiles “Thanks Karth.” He then goes to follow Gorvenalus.

===About an hour later==

Yasmine was nervous, the shortcut was called Gale Pass and the wind showed this, also the path for a few feet was a very thin, edge along with back against the stone, pathway and  across a dropoff,one wrong placed pawstep and you fall hundreds of feet down into a hot spring pit, a very very hot spring pit. She gulped and barely managed to get across and smiled “Let’s not ever EVER do that again Chip!”

Chip seemed not too worried, it was fun to him, but of course the path was old, and crumbled in places and most likely just best to avoid.

Minsc slowly walked across it, “Son….this was not wise!” He was almost across when a large bit of stone crumbled and he gasped, he quickly reached out a paw and grabbed the edge, he dared not look down.”Help!!!”

Gorvenalus could walk a good pace for an older beast, he choose to not take the shortcut but he did know where it meet up with the longer path, and he did find a small area to cut off some of the longer trail, threw a small cave, he frowned as he came out to hear Minsc shout…luckily they were not too far from the three, in fact one could see Yasmine and Chip.

Flea muttered, “This is boring, no excitement…..ok sorry I asked!”

Xander pushes his way to the front and right away dashes forwards and goes to grab Minsc paw if he can. He hopes he can as he wishes to not lose a friend.

Chip screams “Dad!”

Minsc reaches up and almost slips, but barely manages to get ahold of Xander’s paw “Pull me up, pull me up!!”

Yasmine steps aside out of the way, she is glad they were followed, even if Chip didn’t want them to be.

Flea walks over quickly “All beasts ok?”

Gorvenalus quickens his pace over to them, he will hug Minsc when he is able to and sighs. He then looks towards where a large waterfall is and then to Yasmine and Chip.

Xander sighs in relieve and looks around, “Interesting view…so how close are we?”

Minsc hugs the beaver and nods to Xander “Thank you and…close” He seems unsure of going ahead, he stares at the waterfall.

Chip grins and rushes forwards “It’s behind the waterfall…the path is come on!”

Yasmine follows Chip, she knows he will help her behind the falls and down the short dirt path….

Flea blinks “It’s a waterfall, what is so exciting about a blooming waterfall?”

Gorvenalus walks forwards as if in a daze, he motions for the others to follow him as he slips behind a small place where a cave is, or a sort of opening to get behind the falls, he walks slowly down a small path, down a small grassy sloop and stops….he just stares.

The view is nice, it’s clear this place has had serious damage but also some repairs have been made and are being made. A large building is in tack, and shows signs of being rebuild as new and old stone is there. A couple small areas…a garden maybe and a small groove of maybe 3-4 trees. And in the small clearing a rat in robes seems to be arguing with a very, very old…in fact older then Gorvenalus old…” I can’t handle it Sister Elma…they are dead I know it, at this rate we will be down to 0 beasts before spring.”

Minsc finds himself beside Gorvenalus as he blinks “How?” He asks simplify.

Xander follows and looks around “I…thought this place was destroyed?”

Flea whoas..”Wow..This place is awesome!”

And then it’s one of those moments where everything goes in slow motion, everyone just stares and seems to freeze in place. No one seems to know just what to do…the shout also draws some other beasts…in fact around 10 others…maybe in fact all or least most of those who live here.

Gorvenalus feels tears come to his eyes “Home….”

Minsc smiles as he sees the beasts, those he knows….friends thought dead and it’s the happiest he has been in, well 8 seasons.

Xander just stands there quiet, he knows no one here expect those who came with him and he barely knows Yasmine and Chip.

Flea just waves “Hello all ya….ummm..hey there?”

==And lets just end it here, a sort of cliffhanger mahahhahahahha===

In Log:
Karth Riverbark-Me-Archer in Mossflower Defenders

Flea Underwood- Me- Scout in Mossflower Defenders

Xander Winters- Leader of Mossflower Defenders

Minsc- Warrior in Mossflower Defenders

Spoofs of various beasts-chip, yasmine, captain Greystone…and others

~~~LOG~~~~~

Flea stood near Karth and sighed “Bored…..can we please do something, go somewhere already?”

Karth rolled his eyes “Xander said where he was ready, he is with Brother Gorvenalus as he fainted and is with a healer.”

“Who fainted?” Came a voice, it’s then shown to be Minsc, and he sounds worried.

Chip is here as well as he speaks “Brother?...Isn’t he Abbot?”

Yasmine stayed close to Chip and Minsc and frowns “We shouldn’t be walking with some many beasts here…well I shouldn’t”

Xander stepped out and sighed” Cause he is Brother Gorvenalus to beast at Redwall, he became our Recorder and he will be fine, he just needs some rest and it be best to let him alone for a day, ok and thank you Karth, I may need you to help with something else on the ship.”

Karth bows to Xander ”And what would that be sir?”

About that time a very moody, and clearly grumpy Captain Greystone comes down the street as they are not too far from the docks. With him is a rat who walks up to Xander but is pushed aside by Greystone” You said ya would be fixing me problem so how ya expects ta do it woodlander, it best be to me liking or I don’t care ya don’t get a ride back to your..Whatever woods.”

Minsc looks very willing to stab the vermin, but he keeps his temper in tack, least for now.

Chip blinks but stays quiet.

Yasmine finds a place to sit down and keeps a tight grip on her walking staff, a little worried but does a fair job of staying clam as it is a little hard to be calm when one can’t see and in a noisy place with a lot of different smells in the air doesn’t help.

Xander folds his arms over his chest as he remains calm and speaks “I can help you if you calm down, my friend passed out and I needed to tend to him first and I also need to make sure my other friends are ok, including the two whom you called stowaways and said were also in my care. Now I can tend to your issue sir” He stays calm but his voice also has a seriousness tone in it to show he isn’t one to anger either but he will also do his best to respect the captain of the ship.

Greystone gets in his face “My cook is ill, too much ale it seems or bad ale…either way ya said ya fix my problem of a decent meal, not had one in like 5 days….not a good one that is.”

Karth clears his throat” Excuse me for interrupting but it may be wise to….be a little less rude to my leader…please and how is he to help…healer? Get you a new cook…what sir?”

Minsc decides to go see about entering the small infirm, even though he was told to wait.

Chip watches him “Didn’t the badger say to wait till tomorrow…we could go ahead and do what we were gonna do before you learned Gorvenalus was on there”

Greystone speaks again, but avoids speaking to the hamster, “Good…so please do so as I am very curious of how your solving it? Slopnose will likely be better but not till tomorrow…I aint  waitin’ till tomorrow!”

Flea looks between all the beasts and just frowns, “Why did I not stay in Mossflower..a vacation I SAYS yeah so fun…not”

Xander simply walks to and onto the ship and to the kitchens, he looks around and goes to start making something.

Flea stays by the infirm while Karth follows the badger. Someone should stay behind after all in case Gorvenalus wakes up and wants to know what is going on.

Minsc sighs and follows as well, but taps Karth on the shoulder I am gonna be going to ruins…or whatever, is ruins still?” He looks at Yasmine and Chip and back to Karth ”Be telling Xander..ok?” He starts to walk away.

Chip frowns “It’s like a little over an hour walk, well least the way me and Yasmine would go as it’s a shortcut, normally it’s like 2 hours.”

Yasmine nods “Not that it’s the best shortcut”

Karth follows Xander and watches curious, he then blinks at Minsc and frowns “There should be no going anywhere right now, can you not wait on our leader?”

Greystone walks into the kitchens and sniffs the air, he raises an eyebrow as he stays just inside the kitchen.

Xander has hidden talents or so it seems, some know of them. He is cooking wood Pidgeon and talking to a couple of the rats helping to cook, “Ok..wait less salt, thanks and a little garlic…some pepper yes that’s good. Ok you..what was it Onetooth? Yeah little butter on the wild greens and mushrooms and maybe a little mushroom sauce on the woodpigeon too.” It’s like an hour later it’s done, he even figured out a good ale to go with it and sits it before the sea captain as he sits across from him.

Minsc snorts “You’re not the boss, so be giving the note” And he simply walks off, with Chip and Yasmine in tow, well….this is either good or bad.

Karth frowns as Minsc walks off, and looks back to Xander, he can’t help it it comes out before he stops it “You know how to cook…..vermin foods sir?”

Greystone looks uncertain and then will make the badger take a bite first, you know in case its poison….he then takes a small bite of the wood Pidgeon and his eyes light up as he takes a bigger bite “Where did ya learn this skill! It melts in the mouth like some fine rare….I have not had this good a meal in a long while!” He dos plan to keep Slopnose around yes, but maybe he can talk Xander into cooking at least once before he takes the group home later as he grins and samples the rest “A woodlander with this skill is rare indeed!”

Xander does eat some of the wood Pidgeon and nods as he smiles “It’s…a long story.” He decides to tell it since Karth is curious as well” I was taken captive by a wildcat, I was his slave for 4 seasons and I sort of learned to cook wood Pidgeon, even found I liked it, not that I eat it…I rarely do. But I would cook it a lot for my master, he was later killed when he passed close to where I lived…he was taking me North and well….he failed.”

Karth hmmms softly” Well…..that’s interesting sir, oh and Minsc left with Yasmine and Chip, I think they were heading to where ever Willowbark is or was maybe, I am sorry I was unable to stop them from walking off sir…”

Xander frowns at Karth “They went where! But..But I don’t…know how to….” He sighs, he has no clue where Willowbark is, can the day get any worse…..

Karth looks at the floor, he dislikes disappointing any beast and it seems he has today, but there is a ray of hope “We can ask Gorvenalus when he wakes up sir, he would know”

Xander takes a deep breath and exhales “Yes….yes he would, we can do that…” He stands and nods to the captain as he excuses himself “Come Karth….let’s check on Gorvenalus…but he likely won’t be too happy with the news.”

Karth bows to the sea captain and then heads off with Xander to speak to Gorvenalus, here’s hoping the day doesn’t get any worse….one can only hope right?

~~Its short, but logs don’t have to be long to be good so enjoy ~ ~

In Log:
Karth Riverbark-(Me)Archer of Mossflower Defenders

Flea Underwood-(Me) Scout in Mossflower Defenders

Xander Winters-Leader of Mossflower Defenders

Krisha Winters-Mate to Xander

Varsha-Warrior in Mossflower Defenders

Gorvenalus-Recorder of Redwall Abbey

Moonbeam-Bat Friend

Spoofed various beasts and Greystone the captain

~ ~ ~ ~LOG ~ ~ ~ ~~

The sea was always unpredictable at times, it was like that as it was the sea and sometimes it was restless and when it’s just about winter, well it’s for sure gonna make sure beasts know it. A cold wind blew hard and rain with little balls of ice fell. The ship rocked back and forth and to make matters worse………..it was in the middle of the night, so it was pitch..black..dark!

Varsha sat up straight in bed and frowned and at the odd thunderclap, wait thunderclap in wintertime? She raced to another room and started beating on the door “Wake up!!!!”

Xander opens his eyes and blinks a couple times before getting up slowly and opens the door, “W..Wot?” Yeah he is half asleep.

Krisha is still fully asleep, least for now.

As if to make sure all knows it’s here the ship makes a sudden jerk sideways as waves get worse, as does the cold, icy rain outside. The captain has been knocked out cold by a mast that broke and so Karth has taken over as he calls out orders “Ok try and get the other sail to work! Get anyone who doesn’t need on deck below deck and yes I know what I am doing!” Does he? Well he has watched others sail, he never has though but he is doing fairly well so far as he holds onto the wheel, he does  his best to keep beasts calm ”Get Greystone a healer and some others just make sure not to much water gets on the ship!”

Varsha frowns “We are gonna die! We are gonna sink! If the Snow Badger is bringing winter he must hate us…I wasn’t bad I swear…I didn’t mean to sneak coffee, I didn’t mean to use someone else’s toothbrush…I wanna go home!!!”

Xander is now fully awake and sadly for Varsha locked in fear mode as all he is having is flashback of when he was barely 2 seasons old, in a storm…most likely worse than this, but in that storm he lost both birth parents and barely survived himself, he made it to shore and sea gulls almost ate him. He whimpers and sinks to the floor hugging his knees to his chest. Yep…he is of no help to any beast, sorry all.

Moonbeam frowns as she tried to fly and crashed into the one mast that’s still in tack, she stays curled up in the small area of the crows nest and shivers, her wing likely sprang badly.

Krisha wakes up and makes her way over to Xander and frowns, she glances at the cat and speaks “We..you…umm let’s try and calm down, ok. It’s a storm…things will be ok but panic won’t help us it will make it worse and…” She isn’t sure how to help Xander as she sits beside him and goes to hug him, hoping it helps.

Flea is not one to like storms either but he tries to be calm, he decides to help make sure water stays where it belongs, in the sea and not the boat.

Karth takes a couple deep breaths in and out as he focus on keeping the ship afloat and so far is doing fairly well as some winds calm a little, as does the cold icy rain. But it’s still a cold rain. The crew seem to trust him, to which he is glad of.

Gorvenalus has been making sure beats below deck stay calm and helping to tend to any injuries and luckily they are minor so far, they have been lucky.

Luck as also come in the fact the ship didn’t suffer anything too bad, a cracked mast and some torn sails, a couple lost barrels of pickled fish, no one will miss those most likely.

Varsha just frowns “Why is Xander all….afraid, badgers are not supposed to be afraid…” She sits down and wraps her tail around herself.

Xander has his eyes closed and tenses up at first when he feels the hug and then seems to calm some slowly as he mutters something about…mom and dad?

Krisha frowns “He..he not…doesn’t like storms, he lost his parents in one when he was a small dibbun and he almost died also.”

Moonbeam stays where she is till the wind calms some and will slowly try and get down, only to slip and fall halfway down, hopefully someone catches her.

A Stoat is there to catch her and take her to Gorvenalus, meanwhile Karth’s paws hurt now from holding the steering wheel  when so tightly and for the past almost an hour as the rains slowly turn into a misty, messy cold he coughs and looks ready to pass out. He waits till the winds calm a lot more and the waves calm to…well almost being still but still slightly choppy at times, but not enough to sink a ship. Flea gets to him just in time to see him let go of the wheel and pass out surrounded by crew beast and a weasel helping a slightly limping Greystone, helps the captain to the steering wheel as things seem to calm.

But they are off course, by how much remains to be seen and will have to wait till morning’s light in an hour or two. It will be learned it’s a week, and not only that they have to fix the sails and the mast while they are at it. A large group of rocks are found to anchor the ship for 2-3 days to fix the mast and the sails, well least they have the needed wood and cloth to do so, but looks like they won’t make it to Willowbark when they had hoped to. Good news is no one died, yes there was some injuries, but nothing major, and some scares, fears to overcome but all is alive

In LOG:
Vojin Longtail-me- Head Guard of Ferravale

Benar-Abbot of Redwall

Zolomon- Archer hare from Mossflower Defenders

A spoofed dibbun shrew

~ ~ ~LOG~ ~ ~ ~

Vojin was on patrol anyways so why not take a...seemly very talkative dibbun shrew to the abbey, the dibbun seemed alone and the wildcat was close to the abbey anyways as the dibbun chatted away " And he brings snow and gifts and the night before we have cookies" The wildcat blinks "The..who what now?" The dibbun crosses his arms, goodness these grow ups "The snow badger....you not know who he is?" The wildcat shakes his head no as the shrew dibbun frowns, "That’s sad Mr. kitty" To which the wildcat just blinks" Ummm....."   

Benar is standing by the fire, the poker held in one hand and watching and listening to this back and forth between the very large cat and the super tiny dibbun. Smiling quietly he hangs the poker back on its stand and walks over toward Vojin, "If you would like to hear the story of the Snow Badger good sir, I'd be happy to tell it to you. It is a favorite at this time of year."   

Vojin glances over at the abbot and quickly dusts off dirt from his cloak" Oh hello sir. The dibbun here seems to have slipped out, most likely with..." And he is interrupted "Noooooo.....I was with de shrews. They visit here Mr. Kitty" The wildcat nods "Alright....and to answer another question I was never told stories of any Snow Badger." He smiles at Benar "I am sorry for not letting the abbey know of my short visit, I am trying to learn of different leaders here and...get to know beasts as its likely important to do. I think I mentioned who I was or..did I?"   

Benar asks, "I believe we met briefly? It is Vojin no?" He shoos the shrew away toward the library and the dibbun classes then motions the wildcat to follow him over to the fire, "I am afraid I cannot recall your job if you told me. But you are most welcome here to warm up before going back out."
   

The shrew sticks out it's tongue and heads off to classes.

Vojin nods "Vojin Longtail...recently I got a promotion as Head Guard of Ferravale and before you worry...Bandit is still alive, he felt the need to step down and let another be in charge instead...though I am not certain of its idea of opening a bakery is a good idea for him or not."
   
Zolomon enters from the entryway and shivers "It's cold! One could freeze their bally ears off."   

Vojin turns to see the hare and shrugs "It is...basically winter season now, one can expect the cold and maybe snow, which has yet to truly be more than just a dusting...so far"   

Zolomon grins "Snow is great V...I can call ya V right? Maybe Sir V...." He smiles "Snow beasts to build, snow ball fights, ...oh and stories by the fire drinking nice cider or hot tea and this time of year is the time of a special visitor don't ya know"   

Vojin frowns "It’s..Vojin not V...and yes so I heard this..Snow Badger beast comes around I suppose, or maybe he doesn't...sounds odd to me"   

Zolomon smiles" I helped last winter season...well sort of...guess you can say one of his many helpers" The hare chuckles remembering “I should SO be the jingle hare again! It would be fun!"   

Vojin raises an eyebrow “Snow badger....Jungle hare?" He just has that totally lost look on his face, "This abbey has strange things to find fun in during the cold weather months, when usually I just stayed warm by a fire and maybe roasted apples, maybe a story or two heard from a traveler in the area."   

Zolomon says, "You should stick around, and heard of the Snow Badger and who knows...jolly well see him, get a gift and have some sweets"

Vojin says, "I will....think on it, I do not know"   

Zolomon says, "Ozzy tells it, sometimes another beast and they will have cookies and maybe hot chocolate..maybe, hmmms tea maybe?"
   
Vojin says, "As I said...I will think on it, for now I have to go"   

Zolomon nods, he looks towards the kitchen as the scent of pie, apple cinnamon smells like, comes to his nose as he smiles "Of course chap...should be soon." He starts to walk towards the kitchens."Laters..."
   
Vojin frowns, is it wise to let the hare go into the kitchens....he sighs as he does need to get back to the village and...well he decides this is abbey business and so he heads off, he will likely return in a couple days as he is still curious of this...Snow Badger and, what was it...jingle hare?

In Log:
Vojin Longtail-(me)- Head Guard of Ferravale

Dorarose- Gatekeeper of Redwall

Blisa-Chieftain of Ferravale

Oz Winters-Badgermom of Redwall

Chestnut-Cook for Mossflower Defenders

Patch-rat

Zolomon-Archer for Mossflower Defenders

Emyuil- Brother to Dorarose

Bandit-Fox from Ferravale, retired Head Guard of Ferravale

Nightbreath- Seer of Ferravale

Zarok- A good monitor and abbey friend
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
Ace- Scout in Mossflower Defenders

Assorted spoofed moles,  abbey beasts, Ferravale beasts, sparrows and a few guards

~ ~ ~ ~ LOG ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Today is the day of the funeral of Leon, Master Healer of Redwall Abbey.   

His casket is here in the Open Ground. The lid is open, and his widow, DoraRose, is placing some pine branches around his dead body. There is a bed of pine needles under him, too, stripped from many branches. Clasped in his paws is another pine branch.   

He is wearing his best habit, the surcoat Dora made for him for their anniversary just this year, and his back-up Master Healer's sash that he hardly ever wore.   

The Warrior's face is expressionless, but anyone with eyes to see can tell from her stiff movements that this is (understandably) hard for her. She has turned his ruined sash into a belt, and it's now tied around her waist, over her sword belt. She is wearing her green dress, brown tunic, and blue apron, the outfit she was wearing when she and Leon first met. It's actually THE outfit, much patched and mended, that she had been wearing then. She has her mottled cloak on instead of her green one. Her sword is at her side, but she peace tied it by wrapping a long piece of twine around and around the hilt, the sheath, and the belt. It would take quite a while for her to undo all the knots and wrappings that she did, so it's basically useless right now. But it looks pretty.   

Having placed all the branches into the casket around her husband's body, the Abbey Gatekeeper takes one long look at Leon's face. He looks so peaceful, like he's sleeping.
   
This is one of the worst days of her life.   

Ace is here. For now waiting for the funeral to start.

Vojin is not sure why he choose to come, he only meet the Master Healer a couple times and maybe Dorarose like once, but he did come and stands quietly off to the side of most here, maybe he feels a little out of place.   

Oz is nearby Dorarose, for now not speaking. Also here is the hare Zolomon frowning, he refered to the mouse as Brother L and wipes away a stray tear.

Far off....is a rat, Patch...he watches from a fair distance of the crowd, he knows what and the reason for it, but whether he should walk over is uncertain just yet.   

DoraRose looks up at the highest peak of the Abbey building. Butterclaw the Sparra is fluttering from up there, coming to honor the father of his best friend. The Warrior's paws curl into fists. Did she do the wrong thing, forbidding Marek from letting the group that's on its way to Willowbark Abbey know about Leon's death? She has no idea.   

Blisa enters through the gate, wearing a black dress with intricate black embroidery along its bottom and the ends of the sleeves, her belt with the buckle of the Chieftain of Ferravale, and her black cloak. All of her bodyguards are also here, wearing their dress uniforms, with black bands wrapped around their upper arms. After surrendering their weapons, the group follows the cat as she walks over to the side of the Head Guard of Ferravale. The white feline nods to him, but for now just pulls her cloak closer around herself and stays silent.
   

Angela, Brother Rafael, and Brother Nissaya are busy in the Infirmary, but the elderly mouse promised to come when the funeral starts.   

Vojin nods to Blisa"Cheiftain...." He sighs a little as he speaks quietly "I..tried to find him, I honestly did and I..I feel like a failure for failing, where ever that...raven was with him was hidden well"   

Oz tilts his head and walks closer to Dorarose "Will you be ok today?" He knows she shouldn't be alone, not today. He knows how he was, course he missed his own mate's funeral by a few weeks due to injuries and being unconscious, but he knows he should have had company when he was able to, yet he refused it and he hopes Dorarose doesn’t. The hare quietly gets closer to glance at Leon and frowns, he isn’t good at words at a time like this.

And Patch...well for now he stays where he is, a couple guards look at him to make sure he isn’t gonna cause trouble, which of course he isn’t going to today.   

Chestnut is a little late coming as he walks in and stops close by as his ears droop. He has yet to really get to know very many beasts here.

Blisa shrugs, staring at DoraRose. "It's not your fault, and you can't really be expected to find all the missing Abbeybeasts as well as keep up with your work as Head Guard. You didn't fail, Vojin," she adds in a more gentle tone of voice, turning her face so her green eyes are looking into his. "You tried, and I have learned that you only fail when you don't try."   

The Warrior mouse widow takes a deep shuddering breath. "No, I'm not, Oz," she says honestly. "But we have to do this, and....and I can be strong. I....I just kind of wish Lily was here." Her grief can be heard in her voice, and her paws are still fists.

Vojin nods as he looks over at the mouse and back to Blisa "Alright...." He isn’t sure what else to say or if he should speak with the mouse or not, for now he chooses not to.   

Oz listens as Dorarose talks, "I am not sure whom would be best to...speak to her on her return. I am also not sure on her reaction, waiting may be wise as I know a letter wasn’t sent and maybe it a way its best as its uncertain how she would handle it on a trip we are not sure how far it is"   

Chestnut nods to a couple novice, he is here for support maybe he isn’t sure. Maybe he could make something for everyone to eat or is that a good idea at a time like this, yes it would be afterwards but most likely not a good idea as he sits in a chair.
   
There are Novices putting up chairs for the service. They're almost done.
   
DoraRose sighs and looks back down at her dead husband's face. "You're right...and I was going to tell her, when...when they get back.....oh, Oz!" she takes in a sharp breath, her face crinkling slightly as the tears start to prick her eyes. "Oh, Oz, I'm....I'm suddenly not sure I can do this..." she whispers.
   
Blisa nods and looks back at the Warrior, tugging her cloak hood farther past her ears. She has on her silver locket and bone skull necklaces, as always. Her cloak clasp has the design of the Chieftain of Ferravale on it.   

Ferdinand and Clarissa go to grab seats for them, and Valerie goes to find Angela.
   
Vojin waits to sit down as he looks around the open grounds   

Oz says, "The...death of a mate is hard, or any loved one and family member. It will be days it’s hard to coop and others where it’s a little better. Just let others help you and be there for you Dorarose, trust me it helps a lot and it took me too long to figure that out, like over 8 seasons too long."

Chestnut takes a deep breath and walks over, he glances at Leon and sighs "Didn’t know ya chap, but I am sure your be missed."

DoraRose just nods as she tries to regain her composure. "I...I know....I don't think I could do this without you, Oz. Or anybody else, but....you understand."   

When the hare comes over, the Warrior looks at him and smiles a little tearily. "Yes, he....he is. Thank you."   

Ferdinand has found enough seats, and now he leaves Clarissa to save them as he gets the Chieftain. Nodding, Blisa waves for Vojin to join them. They make their way to the front row, where there are seats for the Head Guard, Blisa, Valerie, and Angela. The other guards will stand nearby at attention in honour of the Abbey leader.   

Valerie and Angela are now slowly making their way down the steps from the Infirmary.   

Vojin goes over to sit where he is needed to sit and waits for things to start. He stays quiet out of respect.   

Oz nods "Yes I do understand..." He stays beside Dorarose for support if she needs it. Zolomon wipes away some more tears and finally....the rat Patch walks up ever so slowly and looks at the Master Healer and frowns, he stays silent.
   
Chestnut looks at Dorarose "I..I am sorry for your loss lass....I will let ya know the Mossflower Defenders will surely be there fer ya if need, yes some of us are on a trip of some sort, but some of us are still around the area, you only need to call or send for one of us"

   
DoraRose smiles faintly and nods. "Th...thank you." As Angela and Valerie take their seats, the bells begin to toll, letting everyone one that the funeral is about to start. There's plenty of seats for everyone. The Warrior goes and stands at the head of the casket, her paws folded behind her, here blue eyes gazing straight ahead.   

Angela scowls as she tries to settle in her chair. "I 'ate this weather." She snuggles deeper into her cloak, trying to hide from the slight breeze that's starting to pick up.   

Blisa and her guards are silent and solemn. The Chieftain looks especially sad; she's remembering her fiance who was murdered, and how much she cares about this family.   

This is a hard day for everyone...   

Vojin nods "Not the best weather no...." He leaves it at that, he won’t say because its winter as that would be rude today of all days.   

Oz starts to speak again when Abbot Benar starts to come from the direction of the entry. He has his staff with the little bell on it that rings slightly and walks slowly to the front. He frowns as he speaks, "Today is a sad day...for all of us. We have lost a friend, an order brother, a master healer....he was a father, a husband, and a friend. Would any beast like to share a few words today?"   

Chestnut blinks "I...well I bally well not sure what to say, I didn’t know him, nor meet him...seen him from a distance but I can tell he had many friends and those who cared for him. I say we remember happy and not sad times my friends"   

Ace speaks after a long silence. " I came to know Leon briefly as he helped us Mossflower Defenders sometimes with any needed healing. He...I. Started to see as a friend and will miss him. Goodbye my dear friend."

   
DoraRose just waits. She and Angela have something planned for in a little bit.   

Blisa stands and walks forward a few paces, then turns so she's facing everyone. "I've known Leon and DoraRose for most of my lifespan. I remember being a prisoner when I was very small of one of these maniacs who is always trying to conquer Mossflower, and Leon and Oz tried to protect me from him. Leon was brave, kind, and intelligent."   

She takes a deep breath and continues: "We are here to honor some beast who deserved to live a full life with his family and friends, but instead his life was cut short. Leon deserved to be Master Healer."   

Turning to look at the casket, the Chieftain of Ferravale ends by saying, "Leon, you were a wonderful beast, and you will be forever missed. I will make sure you are honored in the chronicles of Ferravale history, as you will be here." And with that, she sits down.
   
Valerie is bawling already, and even Angela is wiping away a few tears.   

Vojin seems to think and then nods as ok he will say a few words as well..."I..meet Brother Leon a couple times, he came to Ferravale to check on some herb garden there and to make sure Ferravale had the needed things for the infirm there, I bet he even taught some healers there some things also." He sighs "I..heard he was missing and did my best to look for him, and I didn’t find him...in time." He looks to Dorarose "Please forgive me, I Never did give up on my search." He then steps back and sits down.   

Zarok and Terfil, dressed in their respective habits, join the group, ashes and dirt daubed over their snouts in mourning. They wait patiently to speak, but will not interrupt.

Oz waits to say what he wants to say "I..remember when Leon first came here, he saved a dibbun from drowning that day. He also saved my life some seasons ago as well, when Stormfeather had me captive, if it wasn’t for Leon..I wouldn’t be alive today, he was skilled as a healer even then and just became more and more skilled as the seasons came and went. He will indeed....be greatly missed."   

The presence of vermin isn't as rare as it used to be here in the abbey, but even so Bandit still continues to stand out simply because he is bandit. Dressed in a black vest and tunic, the tubby ex-head guard fox has been mostly quiet during the whole affair. He was never good with words, not like Wilks was, or Rascal the red fox who is also here, standing off in the corner and staying out of the way.

Nightbreath, uncloaked, but robed, approaches the front of the group, holding his paws folded in his sleeves. "Words cannot convey my sorrow," he begins, sighing. "I knew Leon and DoraRose for many a season, since the latter of the two arrived in Mossflower. I watched their love bloom amidst turmoil and strife throughout the seasons. I watched them grow stronger together. And I am deeply saddened by Leon's departure." He pauses, and gazes straight ahead, giving everybeast the feeling he is staring into their soul. "But it is not over for Leon. Leon is in all of us. As long as we carry his memories forward, he lives inside us all. When the sun rises, it is Leon's smile. When the wind blows...it is his breath, his words of love and guidance. Again. Leon's story has no end, any more than the universe has an end. Those who knew him best, who were closest to him, carry his legacy. His body may have died, but his soul endures. He defies darkness in death as he did in life. He is free now, free from pain and suffering, from the burdens of our weary world. And one day..." His voice almost cracks, uncharacteristically. "One day, each of us must go home to join him, one by one. And Leon...Leon will be there, having cleared the way for us. For those that follow. "He lowers his head, and says something in an ancient tongue, the Seer's tongue, unrecognizable by any but himself.  Then, in the common speech, he translates.  "Do not weep because I am gone. Smile, because I was here."   He steps back into the crowd. "Thank you, all, for your time."

The fox , Bandit , draws a sharp breath. He always hated funerals just for this very reason. Stepping forward, he offers a heavy pat on Dorarose's shoulder. The fox is the first to say that he didn't know Leon well. He hardly knew any of the beasts here well anymore. But Dorarose was a fellow warrior, one he had gone to battle alongside more than once. He offers no words, just a gentle squeeze to show that he, like every other beast here, is there for her.   
Oh how he hated funerals...   

Zolomon steps forwards "I will miss..Brother L...Brother Leon. He was a good friend and even though I think he disliked me at times, I STILL seen him as a good friend and he helped me when my leg was badly injured, mean he most likely save lots of lives...." He steps away in tears.

Patch steps forwards and all is looking at the rat as he clears his voice and speaks “Brother Leon .....he was a good healer and a good beast. I aint no good with words but...yeah he will truly be missed and...guess if anyone be needing a shoulder to cry on...they can find me or not find me..don’t ...care.....I have to go now" Yes before he tries a lot.

Zarok pauses, but at a nod from Terfil he steps up into clear view of everybeast. "Leon wasss my uncle. My friend, and Terfil's.  He helped us when we were sick or hurt.  He made time to talk to us when we were lonely. He was a good mate for DoraRossse, an' his hatchlingz are brave and loyal, az he waz." He pauses, and would be blinking back tears if he could produce them.  Terfil squeezes his best friend's tail to encourage him.  "'kay....Terf an' I have a song we found, in the Library. From an ancient book.  We thought we'd sssshare it, for DoraRose, for all of you'z, and mosst of all, for uncle Leon."  They begin in a whisper, Zarok rumbling something in his old tribal language, and then they sing clear into the sky, their rough voices surprisingly melodious.

"Fear no more, the heat o'the ssun,   
Nor the furious winter's rages   
Thou thy worldly tassssk hast done   
Home art gone, and ta'en thy wages   
Golden lads an' girls all must   
As chimney ssweepers come to dusst.   
"   
"Fear no more the frown o the great;.
Thou art past the tyrants sstrrroke   
Care no more to clothe and eat;   
To thee the reed is as the oak:   
The ssscepter, learning, fizzik must   
All follow this, and come to dusssst."   
The lizards go on for a few more stanzas, in their soulful way, before finishing with:   
No exorciser harm thee!   
Nor no witchcraft charm thee!   
Ghost unlaid forbear thee!   
Nothing ill come near thee!   
Quiet consummation have;   
And renownd be thy grave!"   

Lowering their heads, the reptilian youths duck back into the crowd.

Hang it!  DoraRose struggles to not cry as EVERY SINGLE PERSON HERE says something sweet and kind and melancholy and loving and caring.  She bites her lip as a a tear trickles down her cheek.  Smiling slightly at Bandit, she reaches up and squeezes his paw, then gestures for everyone to sit down. 
As Angela comes and stands beside the Warrior, the Abbey Gatekeeper goes to hold the paws of her grandmother and brother.  Taking a deep breath, the 2 female mice start singing in Tuscanian.
It is obviously a funeral dirge, and even those who don't speak that language that is is sad.  And if anyone here even knows a few words, they will recognize that it's the song that beasts sing to loved ones who die a brave death.  It speaks of sunrises and sunsets, as well as courage, respect, and a deep, undying love.  And death, partings, and endings.  But, of course, the beasts who don't speak that language have no idea.  They just know that the tune is heart-wrenchingly sad.
Near the end, DoraRose can't do it anymore, and she releases the other mice's paws and collapses to her knees, sobbing into her paws.  Angela gestures at her grandson to help her finish the song, and then, when it's ended, the old Healer kneels down and just holds her as she weeps.

   
Vojin starts to go check on the mouse but let’s family do it instead.   

Emyuil knows that it's time, and he stands slowly and joins in, his voice adding an undercurrent of deeper notes to the dirge. Then, when it's just him singing, his voice rings out strong, and loud, singing as he hasn't sung since he and his sister were but Dibbuns. One paw clenches in a white-knuckled fist, nails digging into his palm to keep him focused. He finishes, and before the echoes of the last note fade, he's going to hug DoraRose with all the strength in his body, holding her close to keep her steady.
    
Benar waits till all has a chance to say something, listens to the songs and all that’s said. He then goes forwards and takes a deep breath saying a small poem said at funerals before pausing a moment, he then sighs " Today we...lay Brother Leon...into the ground, he will watch over us from the dark forest...we must not let this tear us down, Dorarose and her family will need us more than ever now and I hope all of you are there for her, as I will be as my door is always open" He says a few quiet words to Leon before wiping away a tear and stepping away again.

Moles come forward to fill in the grave with dirt, they help lower the casket after its closed. Benar let's anyone else say any last words and a lot do or just cry. Last goodbyes are allowed before the Abbot gets a paw full of dirt and drops it into the grave." From dust we came and to dust we return the shell of our Brother Leon. He dwells in the night forest in eternal peace and one day when our time comes we shall join him....sleep well Brother Leon "' A few tears fall and he sighs as he steps back and others say goodbye and drops dirt into the grave, then the moles fill in the grave with dirt and all beasts head inside for a small simple meal and talk of thier friend and loved one.

In Log:
Karth Riverbark-Me-Archer for Mossflower Defenders

Flea Underwood-me-Scout in Mossflower Defenders

Lilymoore-Redwall Abbey Bellringer

Minsc-Warrior in Mossflower Defenders

Brother Gorvenalus-Recorder for Redwall Abbey

Rupert-Recorder for Ferravale and Historian

Varsha-Warrrior in Mossflower Defenders

Xander Winters- Leader of Mossflower Defenders   

Spoofed-Greystone, varies city and boat beasts

~ ~ ~ ~LOG ~ ~ ~ ~~

Rupert was looking over his notes and seemed very eager to just leave the port as soon as possible. He looked around the slightly creepy area and frowned, till he saw it...a sort of small place, The Lucky Dagger and he gulped a little "I already loath this place." His ears even drooped a little.   

Flea tilted his head for a better look "I hope that means dislike but you know what they say.....looks can be wrong correct my rabbit friend?" Karth just made sure his paw was close to a dagger he decided to get, as arrows are not always as wise in some places.   

Gorvenalus asks, "I am sure things will be fine, whom do we seek in this small tavern?"   

The hamster Minsc stayed close and alert as he just listened and looked out for possible troubles. “Just stay close alright every beast...please"   

Rupert looked down at his writings "Greystone, he is a very tall ferret." He didn’t seem to want to ask anyone, he seemed to rather want to keep his distance.   

Varsha was using her energy, thanks to...you guessed it she has coffee and a rather large mug of it “I say we ask....hey Mister...." She tapped the shoulder of a one eyed weasel "How about...d..dir..."She then seemed to gag as the weasel glared at her "What runt?"..The cat backed off "You need a breath mint!" And now the weasel looked ready to stab her.   

Karth reacted quickly and pulled her out of the way and frowned. Flea blinked "Ok we won't ask Mr. Bad breath stab you..."

Gorvenalus frowned as he looked at the weasel "I am sure she...he...they didn’t mean it good sir" He decided to led the group towards a cart selling some apples. “A snack to better think?"   

Varsha is dragged away "I did mean it, his breath is bad, I think he is like the walking dead it’s so bad...you could use it to kill unwanted vermin...see they killed him already and now he walks around looking for victims..."   

Rupert ears drop more as he listens, "Walk...faster, quicken your pace....." He goes to slap the coffee away from her, maybe there is something in it he assumes as why would she be so foolish otherwise. Soon he sees a tall ferret and takes a deep breath as he mutters “Please be him, please be him"   

" We should try to act calm yes?" Minsc states, or is that possible now?   

Flea asks, "Calm?" He says curious "Sure...in a city we have no clue of?"   

Karth just sighs as he glances towards the ferret "Is that him Rupert?"

Gorvenalus just gets some apples and gives everyone one" I am thinking the sooner we leave the better "   

Xander walks along beside them, he keeps Krisha as well as anyone else close to him “The city is interesting but yeah we have stayed a bit too long "
   
Varsha tenses, the mug drops and it’s like some prized treasure is lost "Noooo!!!!!" She reaches for it and it’s all over....its goodness and richness of flavor "My cofffeee...we have to go back for more!!!!!!!!!" She tenses and looks on the edge of go insane, she looks where most seem to look, "Ohhh...does the grey ferret have coffee, if he does he is my friend forever more!!"   

Rupert stops to look at Varsha "Coffee is pure evil." He then clears his throat "We seek a Greystone..." The ferret nods as he studies the group "The Mossflower Defenders.....and yes I am him. I normally don’t do this sort of thing but a favor owed....is a favor owed." His voice is a little rough, he looks like he could be a good bodyguard and not one to meet in a dark alley ...any time of day “Follow me, me ship is not far."   

Flea nods as he listens "Well least we found whom we seek" Karth just nods "Good, it means we can leave this city soon."   

Minsc looks around "The city is teeming with bad beast in places but not all are bad, some are...sort of friendly."   

Gorvenalus says, "DO not always judge a book by its cover."   

Varsha groans, she waits best she can as Greystone speaks, as they follow she purposely gets to where she is beside him "Will there be coffee on this ship, like for the trip?"   

Xander asks, "Why do you want coffee Varsha? It may not be the best drink for you, maybe some tea is better? My uncle likes mint tea"   

Greystone speaks "Coffee is on my ship, as is ale and if its tea ya want you best be bringing your own." Rupert frowns when its mentioned coffee will be on the ship as he clears his throat "We have tea as well as other supplies and you were to have some supplies as well, we should have what we need for the trip" He shows a list of supplies mentioned, not counting what they themselves got on their own for the trip.   

Flea smiles "I like ale, not too much as water is always good as well. I just hope I do not get sea sick...the boat part is how long?" Karth shrugs "I been on boats before so it doesn’t brother me, I rather love boat rides"   

Gorvenalus says, "It’s been a long time since me and Minsc have been on a boat"   

"And the last one was not pleasant to be remembered" Minsc says softly, as the last boat ride was with Quade himself.   

Varsha smiles wide, she would so hug the ferret but decides against it "Your my friend now." She looks back to the others "Well come on, the sooner we board the sooner coffee is ours!"   

Varsha looks at Xander and makes a face at the mention of tea and frowns "Tea is for old beasts...."   

Xander blinks "Tea is not just for old beasts...I drink it, I drank it when I was younger also. Both my Uncle Zee and Oz made tea...well Course Uncle Oz still makes tea, so did my mother and she taught her mate to make it" He mutters to himself and just decides to make sure Krisha is ok.   

Rupert face palms and seems to be on the edge of just walking off but he doesn’t as he quietly goes over the supply list with Greystone, whom is here and where they are going, and maybe how they could get more of some oats, and a little more flour.   

Gorvenalus says, "I believe it’s 2..and a half weeks or so."   

Flea says, "That seems fine, course we leave here first"   

The sea otter nods to his friend “Yes, no rush though Flea" Karth states "We leave once we have all we need and make sure no one from the group is left behind"   

Varsha rolls her eyes, she can't help it.."So....maybe they need to learn the joys of coffee."   

Xander sighs “Whatever Varsha.....you like the mud water and others don't. I like tea so to each his own"   

Rupert clears his throat "We will be leaving in a couple days, but we stay with the ship now and nowhere else. We only need to make sure we have all that’s needed" Then Greystone spoke "I am the captain of this vessel, two days’ time...maybe three, we head out of port, a couple of my crew still need to show up and then we will need to go from here and do a check of the ship, make sure all is in order and we head off to sea...a 2-3 week trip, if you get sea sickness find a bucket or visit the railing."
   
Flea nods, he had a feeling he may need to do that at times. Karth just yawned, he was use to boats so he didn’t deal with sea sickness.   

Gorvenalus says, "understandable..."He looks over at Xander and Varsha and frowns slightly, but decides they can handle it on their own.
   
Minsc goes ahead on board the ship and finds a place to just sit and be on his own for a short while, not like he plans to leave the ship   

Varsha smiles and looks for the coffee and finding it, she smiles and gets a small mug and hugs it, she sips it and looks delighted."Coffee is life.....not tea"   

Xander shakes his head"Coffee tastes like muddy water...so there." Yeah that’s very leader like.   

Rupert looks over at the badger and cat, as does Greystone as the ferret chuckles “We be having a debate going, I am curious to who wins" The rabbit just mutters "I'm not"   

Flea says, "I say tea for the win" Karth shrugs, he could care less"   

Gorvenalus watches Minsc head off and reaches a paw towards him and then sighs, he glances over at Xander and Varsha "Why worry, we can have both and drink what we want, all beasts have likes and dislikes my friends as it’s what makes us different"   

Varsha seems serious "Tea is nothing but hot leaf juice"   

Xander says, "How dare you say that, My Uncle zee would haunt you for the rest of your life if he heard that"   

Rupert groans and sits down in a chair, he gives up and his day is now ruined, well...could be worse.
   
Flea starts laughing at this. Karth raises an eyebrow "How is that funny, she does have a point about tea after all."   

Gorvenalus looks between them and just frowns as he tries to figure out the best way to make sure this doesn’t get too carried away.   

Varsha smirks "See Flea agrees and how de heck can a dead beast hear anything?"   

Xander takes a deep breath "He has his ways...even so such words are....well they ....Uncle Oz would dislike them and tea is not just hot leaf juice its...." Ok maybe it is but he searches for the right words to say in his defense.   

Rupert sighs, and....all great this has made a crowd show up and...oh perfect, just like most beasts in a large city..let's just place bets on a winner. The rabbit groans..."Why........." He groans.   

The sea otter Karth just yawns "I am taking a nap"
   
Flea asks with a frown, "Don’t you want to see who wins my friend?"   

Karth, after some though just shakes his head and goes below deck, Flea decides to follow him, he can find out later the winner   

Gorvenalus just listens and glances at Rupert, but he also stays close to Xander and Varsha...just in case its needed.   

Varsha rolls her eyes "Well he is in Redwall...."She smirks "Most likely enjoying a nice cup of hot leaf juice...." She sips, a long sip of her coffee "When he could soooooo be having this, its rich full flavor of happiness and dreams"   

Xander makes a face, "Its gross...I tried it earlier and its basically mud water and you can have it as I don’t want it"

Greystone just chuckles as he listens and gets some ale to drink" This is the best thing I have listened to in seasons" The rabbit just looks at him like he has lost it.   

Gorvenalus says, "To argue is not wise, over anything really"   

Varsha grins as she gets in the badger's face"Oh I will trust me." She waves it under his nose. Then takes another sip of it "Morning is best, maybe with cookies" She hmmms "Yes cookies...we need some, we can make some or the ship cook can and then dip the cookies in the coffee"   

Xander pushes the mug away "And ruin the cookies, cookies are good with tea and tea doesn’t ruin them and it’s not hot leaf juice"   

Rupert sighs as he stands" a hot drink made by infusing the dried, crushed leaves of the tea plant in boiling water....so achally it is made that way but it also is more than just that......never mind I refuse to join in this" He sits down...FAR AWAY.   

Gorvenalus frowns as he watches Rupert walk to the other side of the ship.   

Varsha frowns as he mug is pushed aside and grins as she hears the rabbit "Seee.......leaf juice I am right, I am right" she does a little I am so so right dance.