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SCENE:  Redwall Abbey's Great Hall.

LOG:
Velm sat at a table eatting some soup and a couple rolls, he still seemed to have his mind on other things but otherwise was trying to have a peacefull afternoon.

DoraRose is wearing her black training outfit, and she looks like she was crying recently. She walks over with a tray of food and sits beside the hare, resting her head on her paws and staring miserably at the food before her.

Velm sighs "Tis been a sad past couple days lass. I think most here are upset"

Gorvenalus enters from the library and nods a hello "Greetings..my friends" He doesn't add his usual how are you as that be a bit upsetting likely to ask most beasts.

DoraRose pushes her food away and slumps across the table, hiding her face in her elbow. "Xander went through so much....he deserved to die of old age, happy and surrounded by his friends..." Over on the staircase, Dochas peeks around the corner, then darts back into hiding.

Velm frowns "We will find the killer I am sure of it.Though I do hope they bally well don't try and harm anyone else.I think they left in a hurry if ask me, they didn't plan ta leave when they did..least don't think so, who would travel in this snow and ice"

Gorvenalus sits down "Xander's death..came as a shock to all. He likely would of ogttten the status of Brother in the Spring, he worked so hard as a novice."

DoraRose wipes away tears as they start to trickle down her cheeks. "Oh, we will find this...this murderer someday. I swear it on my sword and my father's axe." Dochas slips silently into Great Hall, hugging the wall that is darker than the other, sneaking around things, trying to slip unnoticed towards the door. She has a small haversack on her back, a stick in her paws, and a kitchen knife tucked into her belt. She is being her very utmost sneakiest. Dora doesn't notice, not yet, anyway. The mouse nods. "Xander was trying so hard. That's part of what makes this so hard. He would've been a spectacular Order Brother. He probably was tricked by that accursed cat into helping her, like any Redwaller would."

Velm frowns "Wish we bally well knew more of this...cat lass"He blinks as he looks towards where Squirrelbabe is, did he see...movement? A soft hmmm,then he speaks" From wot can tell..tis was the eveing before when Xander was last seen and about the same for that cat too"

Gorvenalus says, "They could not of ogtten too far my friends, this...snow is everywhere but also it could be dangerous to try and serch, maybe some clues line in that hut in the clearing, was that not where they..were?"

DoraRose sniffles and pulls out her hankie. "I was too upset to notice anything, really, other than a frustrating lack of tracks. If the killer had been there, I probably would've gone into the Bloodwrath. I..." Dochas freezes when the hare looks her way, and she doesn't start moving again until no one is looking towards her. Even more cautious than before, she continues to sneak across the hall, ducking and weaving and hiding behind as many things as she can. She so far has managed to stay silent. The mouse Warrior shakes her head as she wipes her nose. "Velm found a knockout dart, though. Right?"

Velm looks at the wall again and frowns, after this whole missing badger cub and dead novice he is a little jumpy at odd movement out of the corner of his eye, he stands looking that way "Aye,I did find a dart lass...still have it too"

Gorvenalus nods "Maybe an idea..what is the matter Velm?" He sounds slightly concern since the hare seems on alert about something in or out of the room.

DoraRose nods. "Maybe you and my grandmother can try to figure out anything from it...." When she notices that he's on the alert, she stands, too, reaching for her sword and stifling a grumble when she remembers it's not there. Dochas, realizing she's been noticed, completely changes her tactics and darts away from her hiding spot, going at a dead run towards the front door. She is wearing a sweater, scarf, mittens, and hat, as well as a child's cloak. She's obviously ready to travel.

Velm frowns and goes to try and catch the dibbun "Come back here right now young lass, tis no time for some adventure time wot,wot!"

Gorvenalus frowns when he sees the dibun"Oh my"Wait why is the dibbun all dressed to go out, this can't be just to play in the snow.

Squirrelbabe is quite fast, but she's no match for the speed of an adult hare. She is quickly caught, and she starts wriggling frantically. "LEMMEGO, I GOTSA GO FIND OZZIE AN' BRING 'IM BACK!!" She goes to hit him in the face with her stick. He needs to be careful since that kitchen knife is just tucked into her belt. It's not sheathed or anything -- the sharp edge is fully exposed. Dora crosses her arms and sighs heavily. "Oh, Squirrelbabe..."

Velm frowns, he been through worse "Lass..tiss dangerous out thar, you could get hurt.Now we have beasts to serch for young Oz don't ya worry young lass"

As quietly as possible - a far easier task than John could have guessed considering the chaos in the hall - the squirrel opens the main door to slip inside. With snow falling off his over-cloak as he moves, without noticing or acknowledging the dibbun 'violence' and stand off, John first bends to strip off his high boots to hold them in one paw before beelining for the great hearth. Once he's made it to the fire he takes off his gloves, followed by the cloak and thick gambeson underneath. Hanging all on the mantle or setting them on the stone by the fire, the squirrel allows himself some time to rub his paws and enjoy the warmth. "Squirrel babe," he addresses the ring-leader in a tone that though tired, is commanding. The type he used back when he did mercenary work in long seasons passed. "Whatever in 'ellsgates ye managed tae get yore wee paws on - drop it, nae, fore all our sakes."

Gorvenalus sighs and stands, "I will get some tea" He does so and evben some apple tarts and sits the tray of tea and tarts down, mugs are here also ofr the tea.

The irate Dibbun continues whacking at the hare's head with her stick. It's almost a miniature quarterstaff, actually. "You grown-ups do NOTHING!! Sit an' talk an' talk an' talk an' talk, while Ozzie is probably out there being turneded into a slave again!! YOU DOIN' NOTHING!!" DoraRose marches over. "Give me that stick--OW!!" After receiving a solid thwack on the forehead, the mouse manages to relieve the squirming Dochas of her stick. "Just like we travelled to save you and the others, we'll save Oz--" "NO YOU WON'T!! You a coward who sits around doing NOFFINK!!" The Gatekeeper's eyes widen and nostrils flare as she strives to keep her temper in check.

Velm frowns and then speaks "Lass...from reading logs"He was trying to find info on the siege and found info on the dibbun slavers and read it "We knew...or basically, who did that...this we have no blooming clues..well maybe de cat lass,she is a bit..missing as well"

Benar was in his office, but all the noise has drawn the Abbot away from the paperwork and he comes stomping down the stairs. His sandals are clacking on the stone and the elderly grey squirrel walks into the great hall and stops to look around at everyone.

John finally turns around, observing the baby squirrel and the gate keeper, wincing the latter is smacked. "Perhaps there's some truth tae that, squirrel babe. Ah certainly 'ave does far tae little h'past seasons..." He walks over, shaking some more snow off his ears. "Though maybe ye'd like tae know that Ah've been out fore th'past days looking fore th' wee Oz, an' risking th'cold an'wet." he knees down in front of Dochas trying to look her in the eyes - the gaze is honest and kind (at least as much as John can manage) and not angry. "But these are dangerous times, wee one. Ah've done me best figuring out were they went - but these things take /time/, they do. If ah could waltz up n'save Oz tawdry Ah would, an' so would Dora here, an' everyone - especially poor Krisha. But we cannae. Ye attacking those beasts who feel th'same as ye helps nothing, it doesn', an' mayhaps ye should apologize fore th'welt ye gave mrs. Dora, 'ere."

Gorvenalus just looks over at Benar, he tried to keep the calm best he could. "Join us Benar?" There is tea and tarts.Gorvenalus stays calm, somehow and will quietly write down things if needed.

Velm looks over at Benar "Hallo Abbot..."He rubs a bruise forming on his cheek and frowns at Squirrelbabe "I say...that hurt lass"

DoraRose keeps the stick well out of the way of the Dibbun's grasp. Dochas manages to scramble out of the hare's grasp, and she stands there, tears trickling down her cheeks. "We went through so much...we on'y jus' got back...I want Ozzie back..." She starts to cry. She allows the Gatekeeper to relieve her of the kitchen knife she has in her belt. Turning to place the weapons on the table, the mouse spies the Abbot. Oh, goody. "Oh, Benar, hi." Squirrelbabe looks up at the squirrel Warrior tearfully. "Did....did you finds any clues??"

Benar looks around at the situation and moves across the room toward the squirrelbabe, he doesn't show any anger and crouches down and just holds his arms out to her, "I am sure John has found many clues as has Dora and everyone my little one, come here, you can sit in my lap and we'll listen to what they found together."

There's a moment or so were John doesn't quite realize what's being requested; though he soon dips his head in a bow. "Right then, father Abbot." He straightens up, looking down at the ground. "It's -" he pauses, choosing his words carefully, "Because o'th' snow an' time there wasn' much tae find, though Ah knew th' clearing well enough, Ah did. Th'tracks there were all tae confused from all h'beasts that were tramping around there - but," he raises a paw as if to reassure his audience, "Ah did find twa' sits o'tracks, well enough Ah did." He gestures towards Dora and Velm, "Th' first were three sets leading ou' o' h'clearing tae th'road with th'telltale signs of dra-" he cuts himself of, giving a fake cough to avoid finishing the sentence, "Well, anyway, an' those matched up wi' returning tae th'abbey. But th'second set o' tracks - large boots mind ye, so cannae 'ave been our dear hare an' mouse here, methinks. Less there's another two badgers running here abouts. So Ah followed those as much as Ah was able tae before fresh snow fell, an' aftah that it were north o' here." He leaves any mention of the blood he found out of his tale. "There's more, bu' Ah donnae think it 'twa'd be wise tae say here."

DoraRose sags slightly. "Big prints? I don't know of any more badgers in the area....could one of them have belonged to that cat, Esmeray?" Dochas considers the Abbot's invitation for a moment, then shakes her head and crosses her arms, staying put where she is. "I no like bein' touched," she mutters, then glares at the squirrel Warrior. "But did you find signs o' Ozzie?? He's gotta be saved!"

Benar says, "We will find Oz my little braveheart squirrel," the abbot moved to his chair and sat down carefully and slowly, "They will not keep him from us"

Velm frowns "The ones who did this can't of gone too blooming far, even with snowshoes ta help travel somewhat"

John meets the small squirrel's glare with a raised eyebrow. "Truth be told, Ah found little o' anything o' h'wee badger, though ye might the that as a blessing. What Ah did find very well were Xander's. Found nae o'er tracks that may belong tae a wee badger, neither, so he didnae wonder off into the freezing cold nor were he killed - Ah spent a day searching within a league o' tha' place fore if they-" again he cuts himself off, before continuing. "Either way, that might be o' little comfort tae us, fore as far as Ah can guess th' owner's o' the large boots may 'ave carried him off. An' unless these Ems-whatever her name was had a change o'heart, Ah'm fearing...well." he doesn't need to finish the thought, the meaning clear enough.

Squirrelbabe leaps to her feet. "I'll come with you when y'go out agin! I'll be good an' help y'find Ozzie! Promise!" She is immediately scooped up into DoraRose's arms. "No, we need you to stay here, sweetheart. Maybe, with the Abbot's permission, I can start teaching you the ways of a Warrior, since your heart is too brave to be a member of the Order." The mouse gives Benar a look as if to say, the Dibbun needs something to do. Dochas ceases her wriggling and looks around at the other adults hopefully. "Really? I c'n be a Warrioh like Martin??"

Benar meets Dora's eyes, he keeps a frown off his features, "You could start learning with Dora yes, she will teach you what you need my dear. And... we still need to talk about if you want to join my family, you can help me learn how to look after everyone in the abbey."

John allows himself a slight smile at squirrel babe's proclamation, though he doesn't say anything more. Though at the mention of more warriors his expression darkens if only for a moment. "Mayhaps," he says in response to the abbot and gate keeper despite not really being a part of any decision. "Though fore me part Ah'd hope tha' there'll be little need fore more o' our sorry lot when yore older, Ah do."

Krisha has been mostly in her room today rarely ventureing out since...well. Just out of the room a couple times as she ventures only half way down the steps to see what is going on.

DoraRose squeaks slightly at the acrobatic leap Dochas does out of her arms. The Dibbun smiles ecstatically. "I'ma be a Warrioh jus' like Martin! Den my friends'll nevew ever ever get hurt or in trouble agin!" She looks at the Abbot for a moment. "I..." should she dare hope she can have a family again? Her real name means Hope, but will she follow that path and hope for good things? "I....I'ma htink 'bout it. DoraWose!! C'mon, let's git started now!!" The Warriormouse looks a bit taken aback by Squirrelbabe's enthusiasm. "Well, okay...first we're gonna go to the library--augh!" The Gatekeeper is dragged off by the DAB Ringleader snagging her paw and pulling her off.

~*To be continued*~

Thanks for reading!

SCENE:  Ferravale.  Redthorn Tavern.

LOG:
The path program in Ferravale is going quite nicely, actually. The snow has either been tunneled through, or had boards placed on it. The industrial vermin would really like to not be forced to be in the same building all the time, so they all worked very hard together to make it so all the buildings are now accessible again. Blisa is still spending every day in the tavern, where many of the beasts are still spending most of their time, doing her best to keep the peace. Ferdinand, Valerie, and Hank are the bodyguards she has with her today, and the ferret and foxes are busy eating lunch, currently. The Chieftain is going over some reports she was given of a couple roofs that were demolished by the heavy snowfall.

Zoltar makes his way into the tavern and then over to where the main bar is."An ale please...no"He smirks" some wine, yes thats better.I also require some simple supplies"

Patch arches an eyebrow at the wilcat and shrugs "Not many beasts order wine very often"But hey he is more than happy to offer the wine, more coins are always good to have" And depends on what ye need in supplies..ya on a trip or something? Ys new to de area?" He clearly not seen him before but maybe the weather is bring around new beasts.

Blisa continues working on her paperwork, holding back a sigh. This is what her father used to do, and she will not complain. She is just proud to be doing his job. Ferdinand is keeping watch on the wildcat, but he keeps watch on everyone he doesn't know, so this is nothing new. Valerie is going over a book on herbs, and Hank is helping the ferret keep watch on the rest of the room. So far, they have nothing to be concerned or suspicious about.

Zoltar grins"To a victory,"He has the needed coins "Just simple, nothing too much. Me and a couple others have a place ta go, no worry."Yes he had plans, plans to leave sooner rather than later.

Patch gets the coins"Vicoory huh?" He decides not to ask, but he is curious but shrugs it off as nothing major, he would know if it was major after all.

Blisa's ears cock, and she looks up at the wildcat. Traveling in this weather? Seems rather suspicious to her. The Chieftain gets out of the booth, her bodyguards hurrying after her as she approaches the bar with her paperwork in paw. She smiles at the wildcat. "Travel in this weather? Seems unwise to me, friend. Why don't you and your companions take refuge here until Spring? I'm sure any business you have elsewhere can wait until the roads and paths are clear." She turns to the rat. "Tea, if you please."

Zoltar studies the chieftain "I have a deadline to tend to, but the offer was polte of you none the less miss" So very polite, he drinks his wine and smiles"We will be fine though, just passing through the area."

Patch nods and goes to get some tea, "I fer one like it better in me office, and the tavern...yeah I have a home in de woods..but it's fine"Least he hopes it's fine anyways,darn...no he has to figure out how to find out.

Blisa accepts the tea and studies the wildcat as she sips it. "Wouldn't whoever set the deadline appreciate the snow keeping you stuck, though? It hasn't melted that much." She is suspicious, but so far she has no proof to back up her suspicions, so so far she is just going to ask a few questions and see how he answers.

Zoltar keeps calm"Oh yes cause I would lose gold"He speaks the truth "I don't want to lose gold so I travel,I dont let this..weather ruin my...day"He chuckles slightly"Not everyone likes to..well stay in one place all the time"

Patch rolls his eyes some at the wildcat "Whatever...still your not de only one...who ever ya be, to be stuck somewhere, your likely not gonna get too far in this stuf"

Blisa cocks an eyebrow, but keeps her friendly smile. "Well, if you insist." She lets the rat speak, then shakes her head as if she had just remembered something. "Where are my manners? Forgive me for not introducing myself. I am Blisa, Chieftain of Ferravale. And you are?" Ferdinand and Hank are leaning on the bar, keeping watch of the tavern. Valerie has returned to her book. They may seem at ease, but they are ready to act at a moment's notice.

Zoltar nods, but in case he uses a fake name "Mitch..a travaler.As I said I cant stay long and my two friends expect me back soomn, they...worry"

Patch speaks "They in the village some where?" He is curious ok, "Or elsewhere"Seems he is not shareing a name yet himself.

"Why not bring them here to Ferravale with you if they worry so, then? I'm sure it would reduce their stress, Mitch." Blisa is burning how he looks into her mind. She does this with everyone if she can't draw them at the time. You can bet his portrait is going into her sketchbook later. "That's a nasty looking scar y'got there," she adds, indicating the injury Xander did to his face.

Zoltar mutters to himself, yes that scar and it's clearly no more than what..2-3 days "One reason we need supplies"He says "Robber beasts are on the road"This is true, sort of..course the robber beasts was a couple ferrets he had."My friend is a healer and they dislike the village, prehaps the attcker is here"Gee he is duhhhhh,course they have no clue right now,he finsihes his wine "Maybe I should head back"

Patch tilts his head"Robber beasts on the road...well they are morons as well"

Blisa gives the rat a glance. "Patch, I wouldn't say 'morons,' and neither should you. I'm sure they have their reasons...although I do agree that trying to rob beasts right now doesn't necessarily work out." She turns and heads back to the booth she was sitting in earlier. "Well, if you insist, Mitch, I won't try to stop you. Just thought I'd offer my town's hospitality. I know some find an Abbey full of woodlanders uncomfortable." She sits down, her bodyguards returning to their former positions. "Feel free to stay as long as you need to, Mitch. Patch, do please make sure to get him the supplies he's buying." Yeah, 'cause if he wanted charity, he should've gone to Redwall

Zoltar is also good at making things seem..simple "Prehaps I will ask if they want to come stay here till spring as you are most kind"He stands "I need to go now"Maybe supplies can wait, there is the ones from the abbey, but think quickly"And if they do...I will not need supplies after all just a nice room...and can work out meals" Secretly he has no plans to stay, he is leaving this area tonight so his boat beast best be at the Gull.But his wording seems to make it appear he is talking it over with his ...friends, and he would be back prehaps soon, yeah right..he is out of here as he exits at a forced normal pace,once out the door and out of site he moves more quickly and even knocks down a couple beasts in teh street.

Patch nods"I can let the inn keeper know and...maybe you or ya friend can work at the tavern,help isalways good.."He watches him and hmms, "Odd beast"He mutters.

The moment the wildcat is out the door, Blisa is back at the bar, green eyes narrowed. "I don't trust him, Patch. It may turn out for naught, but I want you to keep an extra open ear in here. And maybe see if there's any possible way we can get to Redwall to ask about him. Do you have snowshoes?"

Patch frowns "I...don't or trsut me I be checking on me treehouse...been here at de tavern or office up stairs."He sighs, he needs showshoe he really does "Maybe have a bird...kind of keep an eye out fer de wildcat? Or least warn of robber beasts"

Blisa nods. "I'll ask the blackbirds, but we also need to get you a pair of snowshoes. Ask around the village, and I'll ask the Abbey. I'm sure we can get you a pair." She pulls out her sketchbook and immediately starts drawing the wildcat. "Need to make sure to remember what he looks like..." 

Patch caught a short look "Ugly as..."He decides to keep the last word silent"Seemed in a hurry after ya asked bout his scar"

"Aye, he did, didn't he?" The wildcat is drawn perfectly under Blisa's expert paw. "Maybe Redwall will recognize him...I'll send a copy to them. I'll see you later, Patch." The cat closes her sketchbook once the drawing is done and leaves the tavern, her bodyguards close behind (as always!), headed to find her blackbirds to enlist their help...

~*END*~

Thanks for reading! I apologize for not fixing the typos.  :\

I don't know about y'all, but I sometimes would check the radio to see when and where RPs were occurring before I logged on to help me see which character I could be as.  But with the radio down indefinitely, that has become impossible.

So my solution is to have a forums post where every time an RP starts, someone in the RP posts a comment says where it's happening.  This is not for planning RPs, but rather to let everyone know where an RP is happening right now.  Hopefully this will help everyone, at least a little.