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Oz-Papa Oz and dibbun Caretaker of Redwall
Xander-Leader of Mossflower Defenders
Krisha-Badger Maid

RW Abbey: Kitchen Yard
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Boasting a decent view of the Abbey's orchards and gardens, this
space is mostly a work area, displaying well trampled grass and the
occasional bare spot.  An especially worn spot is the path that leads
between the kitchen gardens and the vineyards.
 
From one end of the kitchen yard to the other, the space is nearly
filled by the tremendous gnarled trunk of an ancient apple tree,
roots and branches and boughs trimmed off and piled alongside for
later use.  A deep groove of mud-churned sod and torn grass leads
back to the orchard, from where the fallen tree must have come.
     
There are also a variety of workshops around the edge of the yard,
the wood-shop, the cooper for making barrels. The small smithy
where the abbey's tools are made, the potters kiln and the brewery.
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Xander sat at the kiln and was working on making a bowl, he smiled at Krisha "Did you still want to learn to work pottery Krisha. I did promise I would teach you"   

Krisha goes to have him stand and nods, but does a twirl and smiles, or has he forgot the 2nd part of that promise?   

Oz is taking a walk around the abbey grounds, checking on beasts and passing out some mugs of water to those who need it. He catches voices near the kitchen yard and heads that way.   

Xander remembers "Oh..yeah dancing. I..don't know Krisha. Then I could try I guess buy it could end badly." He chuckles "Sure a pottery lesson first isn’t a good idea?" He sees Oz and waves as he calls out "Hey Uncle Oz"   

Krisha frowns, she holds out a paw, "Dance..first" She waits till Oz is here and nods "Hello..Oz" She says , her voice is sounding better but she still talks very rarely, least for now.   

Oz tilts his head "Dancing?" He chuckles "Well that’s new for the kitchen yard. I learned to dance once and enjoyed it" He offers water if they want any, it is hot today as Summer is still in its last few days of this season.   

Xander looks surprised "You know how to Dance Uncle Oz? I never seen you dance and beasts do it at feasts I know. You never mentioned it..." He stops as he looks at Krisha and seems uneasy, what if he looks like a joke while trying, he also doesn’t want to disappoint Krisha “I...wot if I step on your foot paws?"

Krisha sighs, then an idea as she smiles and takes Oz paw, well if she is able "Oz...Oz please show." She smiles encouraging Xander, he can see it’s fun and maybe get an idea and she is willing to teach him the rest, a simple dance "Then...I try pottery" She coughs a little, a lot of words for her after all.   

Oz allows it and tilts his head "I am a little rusty it’s been a while.....a long long while" He frowns at a memory, a happy one still where he danced, he learned to dance and danced again at his own wedding, then....well never again, he never wanted to again. But getting over it would be best, a way to honor his  mate Northstar "Alright...slow at first, then..." He remembers the moves, the steps, though it takes a couple moments he does fairly well for someone who is blind. Yes he is rusty but as he relaxes a bit more, he shows he is quite good!   

Xander watches and looks shocked, "Whoa...." He watches the dance for a few minutes and then steps forwards "That’s....I can do that." he will let Krisha lead though.   

Krisha smiles "Thanks..Oz" She giggles, that was fun, she takes Xander's paws and lets him look at the foot paw moves and then moves his chin to show, hey eye contact. After all Oz had an excuse, Xander doesn't as she keeps slow and when he seems to be getting the steps right she can dance a little faster.   

Oz steps back and smiles, he finds the bench and sits down. He listens and also smiles at a memory again, he tilts his head skyward "Wot do you know Northstar....guess I never did forget how to dance, makes me miss you more." He chuckles some "Guess dancing still could be...fun...maybe" He keeps his ears open listening again to the others.   

Xander catches on after a couple mistakes and sorry. He then smiles, this is, is fun and he likes it. He looks into her eyes and can't help but smile.   

Krisha smiles as she looks into Xander's eyes as well. She is unsure how long the lesson lasts before she stops "We..sit, and get in shade and drink water" She goes to sit.   

Oz still has the water mugs by him as he sits in the shade as well. "Weather won’t be hot too much longer, then we can complain about the cold" He laughs at the joke.   

Xander sips water and smiles "Dancing is nice...so after a break I teach you a pottery lesson Krisha?"   

Krisha nods as she hugs Xander, she gets a drink of water and drinks some slowly. It’s a good day, a very good day   

Oz says, "Yes dancing is fun I had forgotten it was fun. Pottery now is a skill I don’t have, best leave that to you guys. I have heard its relaxing"   

Xander asks, "When was the last time you danced Uncle Oz?"   

Krisha is a little curious herself, she would dance whenever she had a chance, something else she hasn’t done in 2-3 seasons.   

Oz takes a long sip of water" At my wedding....well wait no, I dance at a Mid-winter Feast..it was a fun night" He frowns, it was but a week, less than a week later the worse day of his life happen. He usually would excuse himself but he doesn't..he just..cries, letting a couple sobs escape in fact.
   
Xander is right by his side quickly "Uncle OZ? Are you ok? Wots the matter? Something I did...so...s..sorry"   

Krisha walks over and if she is allowed will wipe away some tears and stays close either way.   

Oz is a bit..well crying a couple minutes before he allows any tears to be wiped away and sniffs "Just..memories, its ok. One never totally gets over a loss and it’s always important to remember those who have passed on to the dark forest weather recently or..in the far past"   

Xander nods "Like I still miss mom and Uncle Zee. Remembering can make one sad but it’s still good to remember like ya said." He hugs his uncle.   

Krisha says, "Memories...are good. When...have" She frowns, she was a newborn, literarily minutes old when she lost her mother and father, she just knows how Ferro adopted her but he is still father to her and always will be and she hopes to never lose him, but one day she knows she will she just hopes it’s a far off day.
   
Oz stands  up and smiles, he will give each a hug if he can" I should go inside now, maybe your pottery lesson should be late afternoon...less hot then"   

Xander smiles "Yeah later works...wait that ok Krisha? Pottery Lesson right before sunset?"   

Krisha nods, she is surprised at the hug but smiles at Oz, she nods to Xander "inside is good.....get snack?"   

Oz smiles "Maybe Friar Lacota has some scones and I can make Mint tea." He will led the way, up to them to follow.   

Xander follows "A snack sounds great"   

Krisha giggles and takes Xander's paw, yep time to go inside a little while.   

Oz smiles as he wipes away a stray tear, there will still be sad times and happy times but family is always there for you...ALWAYS.

This is a story of before Oz came to Redwall and its him telling it many seasons from the muck time right now so made up a new Abbot that is in the timeline. Anyways he is much older than now and telling a story to the dibbuns. Most will be set in the Northlands before he came to abbey. I got permission to the character Zork in the story form his player, anyone else maybe want mentioned as there will be a couple pauses in the telling, though most characters may be dead or really old by this time line, or maybe its a child of a character, let me know and please read to see if its good or not.....

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12621597/1/Oz

I logged this and posted as seemed important, Oz does show up towards end though but only briefly

Redwall Log

Oz-Papa Oz and Dibbun Caretaker
Xander-Leader of the Mossflower Defenders
Krisha=Badger Maid
Benar-Abbot of Redwall

Xander had had a long day and it was barely past lunch. Again most likely trying to do too much as he came in and sat down to rest his foot paws.
   

Krisha was finishing lunch having sat away from most beasts. Seeing Xander she gets up and goes over to him, quiet till she speaks softly, "Hello...Xander. You o...ok?" She coughs a little, she is still getting use to her voice being used again but she needs to keep using it some or lose it again, it just hurts a little and to her sounds horrible.   

Xander looks up and just stares and about falls backwards in his chair. Finally he says "You...spoke" A smile forms "You talked"   

Krisha manages a small smile but then a frown again as she walks over to a chair where she was and sits down.   

Xander blinks and goes to follow her, "Krisha?" He much rather see a smile than a frown as he sits across from her. "Wots wrong?"   

Krisha still keeps a note pad and quill pen by her most times, she writes and shows him= My voice sounds horrible, its messed up and no one should hear it. I also miss father and not use to everyone here=. She is trying, she is...her father was very over protective of her since he adopted her as a newborn.   

Xander reads the note and lays it down "I think your voice is nice. I would like to hear you talk more. Things will be ok I promise" He gives her a hug and a smile.   

Krisha smiles softly and leans into his hug. She trusts him as she nods. She will speak, over time it would clear up more as it’s from not using it in so long "O...ok." She fiddles with the scarf, one of those for decoration, around her neck.   

Xander nods "So, you like the abbey? I could show you around more and let you meet some others...only if you want to. Maybe in a few days we can go to the Blacksmith shop and check on Ferro, your be safe walking there with me"   

Krisha decides to speak, just a little as she sips some water, "Its....nice here" She still is unsure of the voice, yes its slowly recovering and she is relaxed. Getting use to speaking will take time, time before she is back to like she was a couple seasons ago. She stays close to him as some tears fall. It’s unclear if it’s sad, happy or a mixture.   

Xander wraps an arm around her slowly, "Krisha.......if you need anything you can tell me...write it down even as that’s fine as well. I am your friend and always will be.."   

Benar walks back down the stairs from above, leaving the great hall, a scroll unrolled in his hands as he weaves amongst the chairs and tables reading it.   

Krisha just rests her head on his shoulder and is quiet before speaking a couple words again" Ok.....Xander." She smiles looking at him, she again is unsure as she speaks " Need....." She frowns, she clears her throat. She stops as she watches the abbot quietly.   

Xander looks over at Benar before attention focuses on Krisha "Need wot?" He is encouraging her to speak more, only if she wants to.   

Benar looks up from his scroll and smiles at Xander and Krisha, "Good day to you both, I hope you are enjoying yourselves here in the abbey"   

Krisha nods "I...yes" She looks at Xander laying a paw om her scarf and then lets her paw drop...later. “I...am ok..fine"   

Xander nods "Ok...hello Abbot I hope your day is well"   

Benar says, "Glad to hear it Miss Krisha, and Xander it is nice to see you too, I .. should tell you that we have selected a new recorder, I thought you should be the one to know since Zinnia held the post last."

Krisha nods, she lets the two chat if needed staying quiet for now.
   
Xander nods "The abbey did need one after Mom...."He sighs " She would be glad there is a Recorder again I am sure"   

Benar nods and settles into his favorite arm chair, "It is Gorvenalus, I think she would approve of his work and his hand writing, he is very diligent"   

Krisha lays a paw on Xander's shoulder. He helps her feel better, she can do the same for him.   

Xander nods, he smiles at Krisha and speaks to Benar " That is a good choice. He should do well. A lot of not so good things have happen in past few months but seems some good things as well like new friends and things are going good at the abbey right now. We will have harvest in like 2-3 weeks right? Maybe little longer"   

Benar says, "Yes Harvest is upon us, it won't be long now before our store rooms are bursting with food and we are preparing for our Harvest festival feast"
   
Krisha looks between them, she knows what harvest is but she never helped in one just was near a village that had one . she raises a paw "I...I can help?" She is stronger than she looks.   

Xander smiles "I will be there to help pick, carry things when needed."  He smiles as Krisha speaks, just getting her to speak is a good thing to him.   

Benar says, "Of course you would be most welcome to help Miss Krisha, every hand is needed during harvest and badgers are doubly welcome."
   
Krisha smiles, she nods as she will gladly help the abbey.
   
Xander says, "I am sure there will be lots of help. I see if Mossflower Defenders want to help also"   

Benar says, "Ah yes the defenders, well every hand is welcome to help Redwall during harvest, though Xander I still... worry about the Defenders sometimes"
   
Xander asks, "Whats to worry about? They are a helpful group. They have helped the abbey and Ferravale and around Mossflower. We don't have a real base but it’s getting rebuilt slowly, it’s going to be a little south of Ferravale in the woods"   

Krisha stands as she decides to go on a little walk around the abbey grounds.   

Benar inclines his head to Xander and sighs, "Well... I just worry you know, all of you out there, fighting, looking for trouble. It worries me that you will all get hurt."   

Xander frowns as he looks at the floor " We.." Ok they do patrol a lot" There is not always fights, I don’t look for fights and hope they don't. I..." He sighs a little taking a paw to his forehead " I try my best to be a good leader, it..it was suddenly basically tossed at me..they needed someone after..basically two others failed, well one had it stole from him and the other left after the whole..Quade thing..since then only been a couple problems, small ones on the road and one near the river. Which reminds me...the river is a little unsafe as there is supposedly a large pike there, I mean I could look and get better details, not that many abbey beast go to the river"   

Benar smiles at Xander and reaches out a hand, "You are a badger, you will do well as a leader, and a Pike? You know the best way to deal with that would be for me to send my best anglers. If you look after their safety they can fish and catch the pike"

Xander listens and nods "I would gladly protect beasts..Abbey beasts or anyone. When would you want to...well arrange this?" He then adds "As for the Mossflower Defenders..I could have a meeting this them to..well try and not always be over looking for..dangers and maybe focus more on some relaxing as all groups need time to relax and days off"   

Benar smiles "Well let's say sometime next week? I'll ask Brother Elmef to lead a group of our best fisher beasts up to the river and catch this pike"   

Xander nods" It would be good to get it out of the river and I can help and get a couple others to make sure no one gets hurt by the Pike as I know they can be dangerous if one isn’t careful"   

Benar says, "Well then that sounds like we have a plan and yes Pike can be dangerous but I have a few otters around who'll be only too glad to help"
   
Xander says, "And otters are great swimmers. And once the Pike is out of the river....well then what ever done with it can be decided."   

Benar says, "Well then I will go and talk to brother Elmef and ask him to put together a fishing team" He stands up, "I will see you both later"   

Xander nods "Ok Benar....see you later"   

==Hour later near the pond==

“Krisha?” Xander calls over and walks to sit beside her.

Krisha jumps a little and the scarf she was adjusting after cleaning it falls off,  visible is the mark…the mark left by those monitors as she quickly goes to back off. The mark looks like 3 claw marks and a couple wavy lines, also missing fur was covered.

Xander goes to take her paw and frowns, “What is…” He bends down and goes to get the scarf and if able carefully places it on her. “Are you ok?” Yes he seen the mark and missing fur.

Oz is walking along the path as he heads towards the other two badgers.

Krisha lets tears flow and allows him to fix the scarf and sniffs “Is…made to show was…belonged to them…”She coughs “Is…I am…not pretty” She then pushes him aside and rushes off, bumps into Oz and then moves aside and towards the open ground, may be best she has some time to herself.

Xander reaches out and then  lands on his behind “Krisha!!Wait…”

Oz blinks and lets the maid pass before he makes his way to Xander ”Xander is everything ok?”

Xander stands and dusts off his pants “I..I don’t know Uncle Oz . Krisha suddenly ran off. She…she has some kind of like…like what a slaver would brand a beast with on her neck even said it was something that made her…belong to someone and that she wasn’t pretty, what does she mean she is...." He smiles "Beautiful!”

Oz lays a paw on Xander’s shoulder “Give her some time to herself, then let her know how you feel”

Xander answers “I know how I feel I…” He thinks deeply, he knows the answer.  “I love her Uncle Oz”

Oz smiles “Then tell her” The dinner bell sounds off “Let’s go to dinner I am sure Krisha will join us as well.”

Xander nods and follows Oz inside.

Oz makes sure Xander gets inside, he will trust Krisha to come in soon as well as dinner is served, looks like some nice apple pie, hot root stew and some drinks, and a roll as well.

****Near  Ferravale  gates****
   
Patch was running and tripped once so his ankle was sore now but he was on a mission, one to get help   

Xander was heading out when he nearly bumped into Patch and frowned "Whats the hurry Patch? Let me guess late for tavern work, Blisa is gonna be upset with you"   

Patch frowns "Something worse than an upset chieftain Xander, much worse"   

Xander suddenly loses any hint of being tried when the rat uses his name instead of the nickname he always does "What happen?" He asks worried, he makes sure he has his blade which he does. “Explain while you walk"   

Patch says, "First Drake got loose, he was found but now he and like the Head Guard, plus Cynthia are in that abanded mine place...well there was a cave in and they are like trapped in there."

Xander slowed and looks at the rat "Drake got....wait mine shaft?" He frowns "Same one Quade used? "   

Patch nods "And does it matter! As much as it could be a way to not worry on him...there is still Bandit and Cynthia in there too."   

Xander raises a paw "Ok...calm down, we need more than just me to clear a cave in...how far inside is it as...well that place is creepy enough and sounds very unsafe to go near."   

Just then, Blisa appears! Go figure. Eyeing the duo, she smiles and says, "The guards told me that you 2 were out here. Can I help you?" Her bodyguards are behind her, checking the path and surrounding woodlands for enemies. A wall guard looks down and waves -- he must've been the one who took the message to the petite Chieftain.   

Patch frowns "Not too far into the mine shaft..like barely..." He sees the chieftain and frowns, he gets right to the message "Good news and bad news" He starts "Good found the escaped Drake...bad news he has Cynthia...good news the Head Guard found them...bad news all 3 are trapped in the mine shaft that caved in and that was an hour or less ago!"   

Xander nods to Blisa "We...are gonna need some beasts good at digging and moving lot of rocks and stuff and sooner rather than later"   

Blisa blinks at the sudden onslaught of good news/bad news. Well, okay, then. "I'll see how many moles are in the village. I'm sure they'll be happy to help." She turns to ask someone to do that, but Valerie is already speeding off. Nodding, the cat adds, "Clarissa, please go see how many big, strong beasts you can find you would be willing to dig for us." the rat nods and hurries off. The Chieftain then sends Hank to round up timber, shovels and a wagon. After he runs off, she turns back to the badger and the rat and asks, "Where is this mine?"
   

Patch points on the path south "That way and then past from weeded area. It’s an old mine that well...for sure is no good now and clearly unsafe. Quade used it....."   

Xander frowns "We should hurry it’s hard to say how much air they have left....." He is worried and he rather not have to give any beasts at the abbey bad news.
   
Blisa nods. "We'll hurry as fast as we can once everyone gets here." She starts tapping her fingers on her arm. "It'll take a few minutes....I wish Texo could've built our bell tower by now. We need it for times like this." She now regrets not prioritizing it. "But once they all get here, we'll get underway as soon as we possibly can, I promise."   

Patch nods "Well bell towers do take a while.....anyways let’s go!" He leads the way once they are all together, this is one of those times he is all serious and not trying to be sneaky or tricking any beast.   

Xander nods as he follows, he can move a good deal as he is stronger, very strong thanks to Jedrick forcing him to move and lift so much when he was enslaved by the wildcat...well guess something good came of it and will be helpful now.   

Blisa smiles in relief when the wagon (filled with tools, 3 moles, and 8 very strong-looking and large beasts, as well as the bodyguards she sent to get the stuff) comes trundling up, being pulled by Hank. "Oh, good! Xander, if you'll help Hank pull the wagon, we should be able to get at least very near it rather quickly. You say this is the same mine that Quade used? There's a path leading up to it, right?" The wagon will be good for any injured beasts....or dead bodies. She goes to follow Patch, and the rest of the beasts climb out of the wagon and push it to make it go even faster. They have little time to waste....

Redwall Log:
Oz-Papa Oz and Dibbun Caretaker of Redwall
Xander-Leader of Mossflower Defenders
Zolomon-Archer hare in Mossflower Defenders
Krisha-Badger Maid

RW Abbey: Great Hall
The Great Hall of Redwall Abbey. Countless paw falls have echoed from these stones, and untold numbers of feasts and merry gatherings have been held here.  A table, not nearly so grand or large as its predecessors, but quite functional for mealtimes, rests near the center of the hall. Chairs exist here aplenty, and they are all of a matching set. High above, the stain glass windows give the Great Hall a beautiful appearance.  The glasswork is exceptionally done, crafted by a skilled artist.  The floor is clean and swept. A fire is kept burning in the fireplace at almost all times of the day and night, and there are several more comfortable chairs and cushions set up here, of varying sizes. One looks large enough to easily accommodate a badger.
 
The Tapestry hangs proud and tall, and while the rest of Redwall may still bear the scars of natural disaster, this most famous of Redwall's relics remains unharmed by beast, time, or the elements. The figure of Martin the Warrior seems to be watching over his own with an unchanging, kindly gaze.

Xander sat in the large chair, being fairly quiet at the moment and looking like he was loss or maybe that he lost something of great value.
   

The hare Zolomon was beside him "Come on Xandy...cheer up, eat something...drink some juice, Ale, tea? Ya not ate for the past 2 days..."   

Oz voice comes from the stairs as he comes into view "He hasn't what for two days?.. Xander why would you do such a thing and as hot as it’s been the past couple days drinking enough water is very important"   

Xander looks up from his uncle's chair..they do seriously need another one in here this size, he sighs " I..she's gone, when he left she did..n..never gonna see her gain" Hos voice is tried, and he has been inside most of the past couple days but still has had maybe a sip of water a couple times, the whole time and nothing to eat yet.   

Zolomon frowns and then frowns at Oz "Ozzy..maybe ya can get some sense into his head"
   
Oz  asks " Who is gone?" He has been busy with keeping the dibbuns out of mischief and there was the thunderstorm he had to deal with. Though the rain did cool it off, then it got hot again so some more rain would be welcomed.   

Xander speaks softly "Krisha..." He sounded broken and slowly stood up, he was going to get out of the room before anyone had time for a possible lecture.   

Zolomon ears droop, he then speaks Ya should still eat...where ya going Xandy ya in no shape to go fer a blooming walk"
   
Oz goes to block Xander's path" You WILL eat something and have tea with me before you leave and that's not a request" He isn’t happy, he is concern in fact.   

Xander goes to push his uncle out of the way and if able he starts to walk away only to become light headed and then pass out as he falls sideways.   

Zolomon watches and then his eyes widen "Xandy!" The hare is not able to fully help make sure an almost fully grown badger doesn’t fall over.   

Oz snorts as he is pushed aside and then quickly acts to catch Xander before he hits the floor and grunts a little as he slowly lowers him the rest of the way to the floor and checks his pulse.   

Xander pulse is a little weak but luckily not slowed much. He responds a little to the talking around him.   

The hare looks worried "Should I go find Brother L?...D?...Or maybe Abbot B?"
   
Oz says, "First you take a deep breath and stop panicking and then you get a small glass of water to give to Xander and a pillow also."   

Zolomon nods and quickly heads to the kitchen   

Xander groans weakly as he lays on the floor, the last week has not been the best for him over working, then dealing with that Drake mouse, arguing with beasts at the tavern, then Ferro and.....and the badger maid, someone he believes he will never see again and he blames himself.   

Krisha decided a walk was good and she did rest some, besides she needs to find the cellar and she doesn’t know where it is, but she stops in her tracks as she sees Xander and rushes over going to move Oz out of the way if need be and lays a paw on Xander's forehead and check.   

Oz is startled he stumbles sideways and shakes his head. He was focused on Xander and didn’t hear the footpaws till they were beside him and looks a bit confused he was even pushed aside. The footpaws are faintly familiar but he has only heard them once and they are has yet to get back in the room.   

Xander response a little to her touch but is clearly still not fully conscious   

Krisha frowns, she glances at Oz and then Xander and something she hasn’t done in over 2 seasons, "X...X....X" She coughs a little, her throat hurts and her voice is a bit rough from not being used, but it’s a word and her first in over 2 seasons "X...Xander......" Worry and maybe some fear comes though and a couple more coughs.   

The hare arrives "I have...water" Surprise in his voice and he almost drops the glass and then goes if he can to offer Xander some or if Krisha wants to offer it he will hand it to her.   

Oz blinks, he doesn’t know that voice and it sounds struggled, he thinks the footpaws and he knows now it’s a badger and the concern for Xander is clear “Krisha?"   

Xander moves slightly, the voice does get a response even if a weak one but it’s not like he would know whom it is yet as his eyes are still closed.   

Krisha gets the glass and offers the water to Xander in hopes that he will drink some. She looks at the hare and at Oz and frowns, no other words come just a concerned look   

Zolomon speaks "Yep tis her..de lass said like one word...she spoke, sort of" He lets her get the glass and backs away "Should we get him to the infirm? I mean he needs something ta eat and drink and most likely rest be jolly well good too"
   
Oz nods "Yes" He stands slowly and lays a paw on Krisha shoulder" We need help getting him to the infirm and then getting him some vegetable broth and water, least till he is more awake and aware of whats going on."   

Xander sips some water and coughs a little, he sips a little more and seems a little more awake, just a little more.   

Krisha allows the paw there and then gently moves it after Xander drinks the water and lifts him up, yes she is stronger than she looks and goes to carry him to the infirm, she glances back to see if they are following or not before heading on up the steps.   

Oz follows after telling the hare to get some broth and water.

To which Zolomon goes as is soon following the two up to the infirm   

Xander feels himself being carried and opens his eyes slightly before they close again, who would be carrying him is one though going through his head and right now the headache he has is not helping.
   

RW Abbey: Infirmary
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Several beds are lined against the red sandstone walls of the Abbey's Infirmary. An examination table, separated from the rest of the room by hanging blankets, rests against the far wall.  Tucked into a small alcove is a sizeable workbench with various containers for mixing and preparing medicinal compounds.  Against another wall is a desk for use by the Infirmary Keeper.  A curtained off alcove behind the desk hides a locked door to the Infirmary's supplies and linens.
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Krisha lays him down on a cot gently and when able offers him water and soup to eat slowly   

Oz stays off to the side   

Zolomon enters and is on the other side of Xander" Xandy...Xandy please wake up and eat..drink something please. Me and Ozzy tis not the only ones who want you to try, ya still needed here and loved"

Xander does sip water and slowly eats broth as he comes to a little more. He knows he is needed and eating, drinking is a good thing to do after 2 and a half days. A little more broth is slowly eaten and water sipped but who is feeding him and helping him drink, as his eyes flutter open and he focus on whom it is beside him, besides the hare.   

Krisha is beside him, most likely with a spoonful of broth or some water to sip. When she notices Xander's eyes open she lays down what she has and lays a paw on his check. Again a single word.Still rough sounding but slightly clearer, "X..X..Xander?" She coughs a little as speaking she is not use to, but she forces herself to, she is worried still and shows she cares for Xander, perhaps a lot more than she thinks.   

And that makes his eyes snap open, first a blurred image of Krisha and..the voice, rough as it is it said his name earlier and not he is truely sure he wasn’t dreaming and now a 2nd time his name is said by the same voice, and the image is more clear as he comes more awake. "Krisha? You...you spoke?" He sounds weak and tried.   

Zolomon smiles "I...ummm gonna get lunch, see ya later...get rest Xandy and I best see ya at dinner....or well I shall deliver dinner here as ya need rest" He hurries off as the lunch bell rings.   

Oz shakes his head and gets a wet cool rag and lays it on Xander's head "Zolomon is right Xander, please rest and do eat dinner later or I will have Brother Leon tie you to a bed in here and make you rest." He then smiles a little in the badger maids direction " I leave him in your paws for now, have him finish the broth and water and make sure he stays in here to rest." He then heads out of the room and to make sure the dibbuns don’t have a food fight.   

Krisha nods and smiles as Xander looks at her. She offers the rest of the broth and water. No other words it seems, least for now and it’s unclear if she will speak again at all.   

Xander feels tears go down his face, he does eat the rest of the broth and drink the water and these are not sad tears, they are happy she is here tears, "Krisha...your here..I..I thought you were gone forever...you’re not gone, you’re not leaving are you?" He is still worried as he goes to hold her paw in his.   

Krisha shakes her head no and lays a paw on his mouth to get him to stop talking. She makes a motion with her paws, to sleep now and sits beside him showing she will stay by his side as he sleeps   

Xander smiles and he lets some much needed sleep over take him, but one paw holds onto Krisha's paw as he does fall asleep.

****  This happens  ICLY after the To The Rescue role play is over.Patch chooses the wrong time to get into the middle  of an argument, or is it an argument? ***

RW Abbey: Entry
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You stand on a grassy sward between two cottages.  To the south you see a small, calm pond.  To the north lies an open space where the Abbey has its feasts in the warmer seasons. To the east is the Great Hall, a massive structure that rises far above the abbey walls and is completed with large towers that pierce upwards into the sky.  The main building is completed with a large, iron banded door that would allow one into the Great Hall. 
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Patch left shortly after he knew that most of that fight in the woods was taken care of and he watches as the badger maid was taken to Ferravale so of course he went to go let others know, it’s his job to after all....course he did wait till morning, what he is afraid of the dark but that’s his secret and his alone.
   
Ferro walked to the abbey, he had not bothered to change yet so he most likely looks fairly tried and....fearsome as he scans the entry and luckily most are elsewhere which is good as he isn’t in the best mood really.   

Xander has been worried, though seeing Patch and Ferro he quickly goes over to them "News? What happen...where is every beast? Who was the so called boss the stoat mentioned." And course his main worry, "Where is Krisha?"   

Patch starts to reply when...whoa the monitor and backs up towards Xander as he speaks "Well...she is fine...think, and the good guys were winning and sure they won I mean.....why wouldn’t they and get this the stoat and his men and such...worked for this mouse, who may or may not be alive now." That’s his update, what he saw and now he rather leave or maybe raid the kitchens as its better inside than outside right now and well...food.   

Ferro hisses as his tail coils, "The mouse is captive......the sssssscum is executed...." Yeah he is still a bit..upset, not as though. He takes a deep breath "Krisha issssss in infirm." And after much thought, "Ssssssshe recoverssssssss will leave..."   

Xander listens and then blinks "Leave? W..wot do ya mean leave? Leave the infirm...Ferravale...and.." He looks concern and starts to head out...well he may get his blade just in case, "I got to get to her..."   

Patch stays off to the side, "I would wait. I mean leaving too soon and all. Anyone need anything I was gonna get a snack"   

Ferro snorts "Leave...Mosssssssflower...."Yep over protective dad is here and he sounds serious.   

Xander looks like he just heard the worse thing ever" Mossflower?" He struggles to find his voice and shakes his head "You can't leave and you just became the blacksmith at Ferravale....and..and..." If the monitor leaves most likely someone else would too." Stay and your part of Mossflower Defenders...why would you suddenly leave?" Maybe that was said a little too loudly.   

Patch eyes widen as he quickly hides behind the badger "Stripy........your yelling at a monitor...hello? Remember the thing bout meat....you know us?"   

Ferro narrows his eyes, he is not in the mood for this but he doesn’t strike out, "I do assssssssssssss I want. SSSSSSSome where sssssafer for Krisha. Tooo many...troublessssss " Well only be one and that was an issue taken care of..well mostly. He glares at the rat, the rat is annoying to him, "SSSSSShut up."   

Xander frowns, "Patch you’re NOT helping..." He stays calm.....slightly as monitors can be scary when right in your face, "Ferro....please. Rethink this as your just upset and that’s understandable but leaving won’t solve anything, who to say you wouldn’t come across something else and it’s not like you could go further north...well you couldn't anyways. It was an ambush but now everyone is safe and recovering and I am sure Drake will be taken care of, guessing he is in a cell in Ferravale...right?"   

Patch tenses up, he frowns and now there is a small crowd. all boy.....he gulps as he lets Xander talk to the monitor, yep good plan.   

Ferro eyes narrow and flash slightly, he dislikes being told what he sees as what to do and not do." Why do you caressssssssss?"   

Xander keeps his focus, so beasts are watching that’s fine as that can happen. "Because..." Not a good answer he knows as he frowns as he looks down "Ok...fine, your right....it’s your decision, not m..mine." He is silent and is unsure how to place any why this or that into words and then there is tears he doesn’t brother to wipe away "Can....can I tell someone bye at lease be..before you leave?"   

Patch closes his eyes, yep stripy is gonna die. Then he opens his eyes and looks between them and frowns and a small fuse of bravery as he jabs a paw at the monitor "Hey whats the idea me friend is crying ya...ya" Wait this is a monitor he is jabbing as he backs up and whimpers "Ya...ya....ummm...." The rat decides he is getting someone better for this, the rat runs  elsewhere  before he is possible lunch.   

Ferro hissses as he watches the rat, he looks ready to grab the rat when he looks at the badger, wait tears? He lowers his clawed paw and lets the rat rush off. He says nothing right away as he really is unsure how to react to this.
   
Xander still looks at the ground and then slowly up at Ferro just staying quiet "If no...that’s ok...it’s just."   

The small crowd just looks between them, some muttering is done and one vole shrugs.   

Ferro speaks after what seems like forever "You jusssssssssssssst what?" He has calmed some now, and waits for him to reply.   

Xander frowns "I...sorry I raised my voice I just don’t want to lose a friend I care about, one I want to protect, one I want to help and if you think leaving is best that’s your decision and not mine and your most likely leaving soon so no time to say g..goodbye and that would just be painful anyways." He clears his throat “Please where ever you and Krisha go...be careful, keep her safe and..find a way to make her smile, she smiled at the feast, she even giggled and I want her to be happy like that, maybe find some place she can teach someone to dance even though I refused and maybe I should  of not done that . I did plan to let her teach me and maybe teach her some pottery making" He smiles at the thought, "Could of been.....fun. She might not speak but that’s fine she is still...." He just sighs a little. “Tell her I am glad she is ok...please"   

Ferro cross his arms over his chest, he just rather leave but he stays, he listens and is very curious of those last few words....."She smiled?..She laughed?"   

Xander nods feeling some tears go down his face "Y..yeah..and her smile is.....laugh soun----- I..." Think of an excuse fast before you look like a crying  dibbun "Abbot needed help with something so got to go" All words jumbled up and he walks way and then rushes off somewhere towards the pond.
   
Ferro reaches out a clawed paw "Xander?!" He then drops it slowly and frowns, help the abbot? Yeah right.

Patch had watched from the wall tops, well his friend wasn’t eaten so that’s good. He may have to go check on his stripy friend, yeah good plan as he goes to get down from the wall tops and to his friend and avoid the monitor

==Couple hours later in the Great Hall Ferro and Patch start to argue again but luckly Benar shows up===

RW Abbey: Great Hall
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The Great Hall of Redwall Abbey. Countless paw falls have echoed from these stones, and untold numbers of feasts and merry gatherings have been held here.  A table, not nearly so grand or large as its predecessors, but quite functional for mealtimes, rests near the center of the hall. Chairs exist here aplenty, and they are all of a matching set. High above, the stain glass windows give the Great Hall a beautiful appearance.  The glasswork is exceptionally done, crafted by a skilled artist.  The floor is clean and swept. A fire is kept burning in the fireplace at almost all times of the day and night, and there are several more comfortable chairs and cushions set up here, of varying sizes. One looks large enough to easily accommodate a badger.
The Tapestry hangs proud and tall, and while the rest of Redwall may still bear the scars of natural disaster, this most famous of Redwall's relics remains unharmed by beast, time, or the elements. The figure of Martin the Warrior seems to be watching over his own with an unchanging, kindly gaze.
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Patch had started to check on his friend, but then he got the idea to confront the lizard and most likely not one of his better plans.   

Ferro was sitting inside now, one it was too hot outside, he sees the rat out of the corner of his eye and decides to ignore it   

Patch frowns and then takes a deep breath as he walked over, yep he is tougher...he is..a coward yep that’s true as he suddenly whimpers and backs off, "You....you upset me friend..."   

Benar steps in from the Breezeway, the abbot shutting the door behind him and the novice with him. The two have a quiet murmured conversation and then the novice hurries off toward the kitchen. The abbot meanwhile turns towards the library and starts to cross library but the whimpering and words get his attention, "Is there a problem my friends?"   

Ferro narrows his eyes and hisses. He looks over towards the squirrel and recognizes him as the abbot" All isssssss fine." Yes so far as he looks at the rat." Go away. And what friend?"   

Patch keeps a fair distance "Stripy....you and the whole gonna leave thing, and not seeing others feelings and....." He thinks the next words carefully and frowns " If ya go...he will miss her and she will miss him and......and your just make things worse..he was helping her ya know not be so....well don't know...outta place?"   

Benar looks from one to the other and tucks his hands into the sleeves of his habit, "Everyone is friends here in the Abbey, what is all this talk of going away?"   

Ferro snorts, if he wasn't in the abbey he most likely grab rat, say something rude and storm off but he will respect this place. "I have thought of leaving Mosssssssflower and my daughter would go too. SSSSSSomewhere sssssafer" Which is...he isn’t sure as he frowns. He speaks again "Or...maybessssss I am jusssssssst an overprotective fool"   

Patch shrugs "Well...most." He looks at the monitor and slowly sits down, and no not near the lizard as he isn’t taking a chance   

Benar looks from one to the other, "Well our friend lizard is welcome to go wherever he so wishes. Though there is no safer place in the world then Mossflower."   

Ferro listens, again he snorts as he thinks "I do not know........my daughter hassssssss been quiet for two sssssseasons...an ambush" He doesn’t go into details and after a moment speaks again." SSSSSSSSShe wassssss almost hurt yesterday on the way back from Ferravale...ssssso go or sssstay I know not" He frowns. " SSSSSSSShe may be happier here though"   

Patch sighs" But what about me friend losing someone who he cares bout and she may care bout him too"   

Benar frowns, "I see... the road between here and the village is not as safe as I would like it. but here inside these walls I promise you we are as safe as can be."   

Ferro smirks "I ammm alwaysssss ssssssafe" He has teeth, claws and the mace which is in the weapons area luckily. He does frown "My daughter.......Krisha I worry about..sssssshe is." He may as well tell them, some know "Shhhe is not a monitor, ssssssshe is a badger, her mother and father died from my tribe, a tribe I was leaving at the time.....her mother was near death had given birth to her and...ssssssssome reason trusted me to...get her elssssssewhere, I am handed the newborn badger pup and the mother died a couple minutes   later and I fled the lands ssssssouth.....now ssssseasons later I find myself in your lands....a...over protective father one could call it"
   
Patch blinks, well some things he didnt know. He does raise a paw "Ya know...stripy.....he cares about Krisha..maybe even falling in love.....ya can’t take her away from here and maybe tis worse somewhere else, something bad elsewhere."   

Benar moves over to a chair and sits down, "I am afraid if Ferro wishes to take his daughter elsewhere we cannot and must never think we have the right to stop him," He looks at the rat then turns back to the monitor, "But I would urge you both to stay here. Redwall is safe, I promise, and in time I am sure our healers can help her learn to speak."   

Ferro says, "My tribe isssssss no more...they found usssssss two seasons ago...they paid for their crimes with death" His eyes flash a little and he goes calm again " What other dangerssssss are around?" He looks to the abbot, "Sssssshe knows how to ssssspeak......that day two ssssseasons ago...sssssomething changed." He snorts at the rat, but then again recalling the talk in the entry, some glances during the feast, maybe he is right. He speaks calmed now "Xander Winters isssssssss a good friend to her....ssssshe does smile near him.....sssssomething else not done in two ssssseasons....he mentioned she ...laughed at the feast...prehapsssss...he can help her as well" "   

Patch asks, "So you’re staying or gonna leave ta who knows where?"   

Benar frowns at Patch again then turns his attention back to Ferro, "There are no dangers that I know of personally, other than the fact the world itself can be dangerous"   

Ferro hisssses at the rat, but again he respects the abbey. He calms again as he speaks to the abbot "Forgive my temper........I am sssssssorry for it." He seems to have come to a final answer, "I will ssssstay, me and Krisha......for now. But..I will sssstay in Ferravale in my blacksmith sssshop, I ask you..sssssir abbot to please let Krisha sssstay here in your abbey. I trust  here...I know few here ssssssso I humble ask ssssshe have protection, Xander Winters can be her protection and that I can visit her here when I want and not be feared though I know I cannot change beasts view of a monitor. I Assure you I would harm none here, I do not even eat meat" Wow big secret letting be know "I am a vegetarian." Yep that’s different, very much so.   

Patch looks in shock, wait what he doesn’t eat beasts?" That a trick or something...how can a monitor be a vegetarian?" The rat should really shut up but that’s Patch for you. He speaks before he thinks.   

Benar turns his head and stares at Patch for a moment, then nods to Ferro, "Of course we will look after her and keep her safe. I shall make sure if she ever wishes to visit you that she does not travel alone either."   

Ferro nods, ok he is going to break abbey rules soon..."Please tell the rat to leave" It’s said calmly.   

Patch blinks as he rolls his eyes "How rude." He does at least shut up as he stays seated   

Benar shakes his head at Patch and slowly stands up, "Please Patch, if you would give us a moment alone?"   

Patch twitches, he slowly stands and waits to speak as this is the abbot of Redwall and the last thing he wants is kicked out of the abbey forever. He nods " Fine...I have things to do" He walks away and out to the road, he may be a rat but he isn’t one of those evil ones, he isn’t a perfect goodie good either..heck he is a jerk at times and likes gold, but candy chestnuts too...he will spy for good or bad at the right price, but he also listens to those in charge such as Abbot Benar here or that chief cat in Ferravale. So he walks out of the abbey and off to his treehouse. Peacefully by the way.   

Ferro watches the rat leave and shakes his head "The rat was about to get ssssssslapped"   

Benar breathes out as Patch leaves and turns back to the lizard, "I do apologize for Patch, he speaks his mind..." He holds out a paw, "I promise we will do all in our power to keep your daughter safe here in Redwall."   

Ferro slowly reaches out to shake the abbots paw "I...thank you...my name is Ferro in cassssse itssss needed to know. I know it seeeeems out of place for me to be Krisha's....father I think beasts first thoughs when seen us together was I wassss sssome sssssort of.....sssssslaver"   

Benar says, "That is ok," He smiles, "My mother is not my birth mother, the world is a dangerous place and many of us end up living with different family."   

Ferro nods slowly "Perhaps why I am.....over protective....too over protective to the point of not even letting her go outside home..only increased the passssst couple sssseasons....she needs to be less...closed away from the world, then maybe sssshe will...speak again"   

Benar says, "Being overprotective is fine as long as you realize you are being so," He smiles, "You can then start to change how you act and behave"

Ferro says, "Change can be hard...I am not....one to be near too many mysssself, beasts come and go in the sssssshop, they rarely chat much past fix or make this"

Benar says, "Change can take time, but I promise here in Redwall we will do all we can to help should you wish us to do so."
   
Ferro nods, a novice starts to come in only to slightly eep and back out, the monitor simply watches and speaks again "Yesssss thingssss take time to get use to...prehapsssss I sssssssshould go and return later"   

Benar nods and stands up, "Allow me to see you out, I will be available should you wish to speak later"   

Ferro nods "We sssshall seee Abbot, till then it was good to talk of important matters"

Benar led the monitor out to the road then heads back inside to his quarters.

Ferro heads on to check on Krisha and will wait till she is recovered to take her back to the abbey.

This happens on the dirt road near the Black Gull...Patch is walking with Xander and Krisha....when an ambush happens.........

Xander is on patrol and also escorting Krisha back to the Ferravale Black Smith, he looks over at her and smiles ”D..Did you like the Summer Feast?”

Krisha smiles and nods, she did.

Patch is with them as he munches  on some candy chestnuts “I liked it stripy, it was fun and food was good and the October Ale, I know some dislike it but I like it, just add a little more kick and whoa good!”

Behind a tree and also laying low in the tall weeds of the grass are a group of vermin watching the travelling trio. There is two foxes, a weasel and a tall stoat who seems in charge maybe, a nod is given and the get slightly closer and try and pick out the easy target.

Xander nods and sighs “Didn’t ask you Patch, asked Krisha…”He smiles as a slight blush forms on his cheeks as he looks over at Krisha and shakes his head, what is wrong with him, he clears his throat ”I am glad you liked it Krisha and we will have a large one in the fall also, usually one at every season but Fall is usually the best, Summer was as it sort of combined Spring and Summer together”

Krisha nods and lets out a small giggle, just a small one and then goes to pick a couple yellow flowers and smiles, it’s a sunflower that’s not too tall yet, and there is more of varies sizes.

Patch looks between them and grins as he catches up to Xander “Ya like her don’t ya stripy?”

The stoat gives a nod and the two foxes go to grab and surround the badger maid. That’s also when it’s clear a couple other beasts, weasels so 6 beasts in total, 3 weasels, 2 foxes and a black and white furred stoat.

Xander blinks “I..Patch knock it off she is….a friend, and I am just protecting her for her father, I….well…ok I like her but as a friend…I mean…” He smiles as he thinks….her eyes, her odd colored fur is…well beautiful and he feels happy around her, but it’s nothing…right?

Krisha gasps as she is surrounded and makes a hissing sound as she kicks at one weasel and then another as she is surrounded, she also panics a little as memories of being surrounded before fill her mind, even if it was monitors…she still feels suddenly trapped.

Patch turns around and seems surprised and then motions to Xander “Hey..XANDER!!” Ok this is bad he is using his name, that’s a bad BAD sign! ”Turn around…stop!”

The stoat gets behind the badger maid and has a knife at her throat “Move and die pretty and rather that not be de case, boss said nothing on killing” A weasel is knocked out, a 2nd has a bloody nose and the foxes help make sure she stays captive.

Xander right away draws The Blade Of The Northwinds Storm and narrows his eyes, all in one swift movement as he turns around and gets in a fighter’s pose and when he sees where Krisha is he snarls at the stoat, “Release her!!”

Krisha struggles some, but stops when she feels the knife and panic fills her eyes. She manages to control her shaking fairly well and her hear rate from going up too much but this is just bringing back bad memorials of a similar day some season or so ago, though this is slightly different.

Patch has ready a dagger, “I say listen ya scums”

The stoat laughs “A rat…helping a stripedog, this is rich…and foolish, and so..how ya say an insult to vermin kind.” He grins at Xander and gives a slow “No”..He smiles coldly “Boss wants something in exchange maybe…mouse maid named Cynthia, ya bring her to the bridge by sundown ya get this lass back…otherwise…well” He adds “Also one step towards me I push hard and slid this knife and then release her….to the dark forest, even if one of ya know healing arts it would do no good for a deeply slit throat”

Xander takes a deep breath, his eyes flash dangerously “ Who is your boss ?” He looks at the 3 weasels and two foxes, and keeps an eye on the stoat also.

Krisha shivers a little and looks at the ground, she doesn’t dare move or try to get lose.

Patch looks ready to kick someone’s butt but holds his ground.

The stoat answers “None of your business stripedog…and tell the rat to back off.” The two foxes look ready to fight, a couple weasels have swords out and one weasel is….yep still unconcious and the stoat seems to care less as he starts motioning for them to follow him, “Ya have till sundown stripedog and DON’T try and follow me…you or the rat..only show up at the bridge with the mouse maid and we make a switch got it?” He then forces Krisha to move with him, knife still at her throat, he made of drawn a very thin line of blood, just to show he means business.

Xander narrows his eyes “You just made the worse mistake of your lives by the way and you should be fearful of your OWN LIVES!”

Patch snorts and watches them, he then notices the unconcious weasel and nods to it “Hey…stripy look…hostage?”

Krisha slightly goes with the group, tears go down her face

The stoat laughs as he walks off, “Rightttt…..I know more than you think….let me guess the blind stripedog? Not a worry…you or the rat?” He chuckles “Please…you care for this badger maid and wouldn’t risk her life following us..I am sure” He nods to the others “Come on boys…let’s go.” He leaves the lone weasel behind who is starting to awaken .

Xander narrows his eyes “Not who I am talking about….”His voice is dangerous as he speaks, he looks to the weasel and grabs him by the scuff of the neck and punches him back into unconscious  and heads to Ferravale “Come on Patch”

Patch frowns and follows “Where we going…we need a plan? The abbey?..Umm…do we have a plan? And why do they want a mouse maid, who is this boss they speak of..stripy wait up!!”

Xander heads right to the Blacksmith and drops the weasel as he looks around the room

Patch catches up “Why are we here?”

Ferro walks out of the back room and looks at the weasel and then Patch and Xander, he notes something is not right ”Where is Krisha?”

The weasel comes to and groans “Where de….heck…”He then tenses up and pales, it’s a monitor!!!!

Xander speaks “This weasel can answer that I am sure, he works with two foxes, two other weasels and a stoat, they had a knife at Krisha’s throat I …I couldn’t risk her being killed….they have her captive and something about their boss wanting a mouse maid..I have a good idea who their so called boss is. They warned me and Patch here to not follow them, they also said something bout the bridge at sundown….”

Patch stays by the doorway, he is NOT going further inside as that monitor is most likely about to get very peeved off

And the rat is correct, the weasel will suddenly see a claws paw grab his front collar and fangs, a low hiss as Ferro speaks “ I will sssssssssay one thing and one thing only…..if any of your friendssssss have….HURT …MY daughter….”And his voice raises loudly!” I will…..RIP out your eyesssssss and SHOVE them down your thoatssssssssssss so you will see MY CLAWS RIP YOU APART!!!!!!!!!!!!”

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OOC NOTE LOOK TO CLIP FOR AN IDEA OF JUST HOW THIS GOES WITH FERRO AND THE…WEASEL.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aq6HZdtZvOc 
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The weasel's eyes widen and he seems to have wet himself before passing out from fear.

Patch gulps and runs off to get the chieftain, yeah she maybe should know some troubling vermin are around

Xander backs off and makes a mental note, never get on this monitor’s bad side..like ever!!!

===What will happen? Will Krisha be found? Is it safe to go near Ferro right now? Is the weasel  going to wish he was never born? Find out in another role play!====

Redwall Log:
Oz-Papa Oz and dibbun caretaker
Benar-Abbot of Redwall
Lacota- Friar of Redwall
Dorarose-Gatekeeper of Redwall
Lilymoore-Bell Ringer of Redwall
Leon-Master Healer of Redwall
Caleb- Mate to Cynthia and a Rank 2 novice
Cynthia- Singer and Dancer   
Leafeyes-Frog and a Mossflower Defenders Member
Xander-Leader of Mossflower Defenders
Patch- Just a rat
Gorvenalus- Old Beaver
Minsc-Hamster and member of Mossflower Defenders
Edson-Member of Mossflower Defenders
Ferro-Blacksmith of Ferravale
Krisha- A badger maid
Zolomon-Archer in Mossflower Defenders
Spoofed novices and  assorted Abbey Beasts and guests

RW Abbey: Pond
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The Abbey pond is practically the place to go for relaxation.  The orchards that settle onto one side of the water hole provide decent shade for the more heated months to come.  Various types of wild flowers grow about the edge of the ground that lightly overhangs into the pond.  The pond seemingly invites one into its cool depths, which holds its fish life and multiple species of shrimp and other water dwellers.
The homely pond provides an oasis of relaxation amid the busy bustle of activity that almost always surrounds Redwall Abbey, especially in the warmer summer months when fruit and crops are to be tended to.  A cool atmosphere, added to by the pond, wafts out around the pond area and onto the grass.  The orchards simply extend that cool, providing shade and solace for those who wish to relax a little further from the sport that is usually taking place around the oh-so-popular pond.
A lush lawn, studiously kept, surrounds the pond, all the way up to the orchard edge, even entering the orchard - though tentatively.  Rushes grow in most of the shallower places on the pond's edge, but the clear water prevails, and in most places, only a bit of a muddy bank is visible and no water reeds find hospitality there.  Bugs of all types flit about the surface of the water, testing fate of those who lurk below.  Sometimes a shadow can be seen skulking about the rocks at the bottom of the clear pond, but it could very well merely be a trick of the potent summer sun.
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Ferro choose, at the last moment to come and for now where a hooded cloak, hood up as he walks around, staying away from most beasts muttering " I came...weather I stay or not depends, you are free to stay I may head back home"   

Krisha follows Ferro and then pouts as she writes something on a notepad and shows it to him. She glances at the pond but keeps her distance. she can't swim so she keeps her distance.
   
A novice waves hello, as well as the hedgehog Sister Ginny “Welcome to Redwall Abbey!”

Ferro is use to reading notes and frowns "I don't know Krisha...most would fear me” He waves to the hedgehog and moves away from her.

Oz is close by but letting the dibbuns get some outside time before the Feast starts, he then  gathers them up and heads inside, they need to get ready for the feast with baths, which the dibbuns seem willing to do today as it’s the Summer Feast and that surely can’t be missed!

Krisha sighs and walks over to sit by a tree close to the pond. She watches varies beast come and go. One waves and she waves back.   

Ferro goes to sit beside her, " I will....thinksssssssssss...think bout it" He gets an odd look from a passing novice and keeps his head down till they go away " If leave, Xander issssss here, he can bring you back home."   

Krisha looks away refusing to respond, silent treatment, then again she hasn't spoken for 2 seasons but that’s a different story for why, she then shrugs.   

Ferro watches her and then stands "I will be back laterssssssssssss.....ssssstay in the abbey." He frowns "I..I wish you would ssssssspeak again...tell me how you feel, your thoughtsssss...anything. I miss that." He hopes time in the abbey more often will help as its better than overprotecting her and never leaving their home or least rarely leaving, he gives a quick hug and slowly walks off, he will be back as he does keep a promise once made.   

Krisha turns to watch him head off and folds her paws in her lap, she smiles as a butterfly lands on paw. It’s clear she is unsure of others just yet but he does watch beasts walk around from where she sits by the tree.   

Xander has been working with clay, not making anything but working with it helped him relax and after the thing with Drake and then Henry complaining about Sparra having problems and oh the Sparra will just deal with it on their own , this fine he will just enjoy the feast as he walks towards the pond.   

Krisha sees Xander and smiles as she stands and walks over to him.   

Xander smiles "Hey...Krisha enjoying your time at the abbey so far?"
   
Krisha nods, she looks over at some beasts practicing music and smiles, going to take Xander's paw and motions to the music and waits.   

The shore of the pond starts to get busier, novices start appearing carrying the heavy oak table and benches from the great hall and lining them up. Sister's and goodwives follow, with linen and plates, cutlery and serving tray. No food yet, with the glorious sunshine as bright and warm as it is food will appear last no doubt. But the set up for the Abbot's Summer Feast is beginning and the Abbot isn't far behind the first preparations as the bells toll out softly in the warm afternoon air.
   

Xander blinks, "Umm...dance? I don't know how but it’s still a good day...well better than earlier"   

Krisha finds the notepad and writes=I can teach you= and shows him the note and just as quickly puts it away and goes to led, if he allows, a couple steps back and one forward and smiles.   

Edson makes his way to the pond, its where everyone else seems to be going. He grins at the choice of food and drink and at the music "Like it so far I do"   

Benar makes his way around the pond, chatting to everyone who is setting, a word here, a smile there, a helping hand every now and then before he swings over near Xander and Krisha, "Afternoon everyone,"   

Xander does at least try, he messes up a step or two and frowns and...then Benar walks over and he steps back "Hello Abbot Benar, things look good so far and it’s nice to have the feast outside and on a sunny day.”

Krisha nods a hello to the Abbot, she is so far enjoying the day or so it seems.   

Oz leds the dibbuns down with some help from Sister Ginny and Dorarose .He has them sit down quietly.

DoraRose enters the area where the feast is being held, clothed in a pretty short-sleeved, floor-length tan muslin dress with flowers and vines embroidered on the lower third of the skirt (that must've taken a while to do).  She helps get the Dibbuns where they're supposed to be, and then she goes and sits with her husband.  LilyMoore, who is wearing a yellow dress with embroidery that matches the needlework that's on her mother's dress, comes to the feast late; she had volunteered to be in charge of the bells calling everyone to the party!
   
Edson nods to a couple novice and grins at a joke he overhears, he glances at the two badgers and chuckles a little.   

Benar waves at the dibbuns as they start to appear "Oz good day, won't be long now I am sure and the food will start to appear. Ah here is the cellar master," He watches as barrels and firkins and tugs and jugs and casks start to be brought out and set up with a whole variety of beverages from good old October Ale to fizzy cordial and beyond.   

Oz nods "The dibbuns are behaving today, even had no complaining about baths...guess Summer Feast helps them behave since they wanted to make sure they got to go. You’re doing ok this afternoon ?"   

Cynthia walks over to the pond, she was debating on whether to come to the feast or not but she has come as she did promise to sing. She still has her dress on and the roses in her head fur as she smiles at beasts who speak to her and even mutters a thanks here and there.   

Leon walks in shortly after his wife and daughter, Caleb is still helping in the kitchens.

Patch walks in and rubs his paws together “Yeah Abbey Food I am here!” He then goes to find a chair to sit in.

Krisha smiles, he tried and that’s what counts. She stays close to Xander as more beasts come. A little uneasy but being by him helps.   

Xander speaks "Its ok Krisha, all here are friends." He smiles at the badger maid, any grumpiness from earlier in the day fades.   

Edson walks to the two badgers "Sir....and Krisha correct? Your Ferro's daughter am I right, did he come or...stay in that forge of his?"

Leaf eyes is a little late, but she is small and so moves a little slower but she is here now and smiles, “Hello..all hello, hello to you and oh yes you too!!”

Benar wanders over to greet the cellar beasts bringing out the drinks, chatting to them and smiling as they start to set things up. The novices have the tables and chairs all set up, the only thing missing now is the food out here under the sun by the pond.

Cynthia stays off to the side, she would most likely be with Caleb but she knows he is helping in the kitchens and will join the feast soon enough. She sits on a bench by the pond quietly.   

Krisha nods but frowns, seems Ferro is not back yet but she will stay and have fun still.   

The lack of food is a problem soon remedied as another squirrel makes his appearance, directing several novices carrying trays. "Over there. Hop to it, now, we haven't got all day."   

Oz goes to sit down in his chair. The dibbuns are very well behaved still, let’s hope they stay well behaved but then again they don’t want any more long lectures so it’s a good chance they will stay beheaved.
   
Edson says, "I should come to the abbey more often this place is great during a feast"

Xander chuckles, "Well there is always good food and drink and friends to talk to, not always music and dancing though"   

Benar has liberated a tankard of October Ale and so equipped circulates back around the crowd toward Lacota with a smile on his whiskers, "Friar, good day, so glad you could make it. The weather is magnificent isn't it?" He looks around the pond area and smiles, "So do you think we can get things going soon?"   

Cynthia looks over at her father but stays out of the way as she knows he is busy making sure the food and drink is all brought out.   

Krisha goes to sit down somewhere   

Lacota pauses to rest his paw on Cynthia's shoulder, and smiles. "I..." Before he can say anything further, Benar gets his attention. "But of course I would make it." He smirks a bit. "Wouldn't be proper if I did otherwise." The squirrel squints his eyes and peers up at the sky. "It is perfect. Not too hot... If those novices would get that food out here faster... YOU! Brad! Quit lagging..." He sighs. "I think we can get things going..."   

Xander goes to sit by Krisha and waits for things to start.   

Benar chuckles softly and gives Lacota's long suffering Novices a knowing smile. He then nods to Cynthia, "Congratulations again my dear, you are looking radiant today now then I had best get to my seat for the opening speech."   

Edson finds a place to sit as well, he begins talking with novice quietly.

Cynthia smiles at Benar "Thanks" She nods to Lacota and as he goes to grumble at a novice she finally sits down with the others to join in the feast.
   
Lacota continues to direct the novices, getting them to work a bit faster. Satisfied at last, the Friar putters about, making last minute preparations.   

Ferro walks towards the feast, hood up for now, the only reason he is here , he promised he be back and is not one to not keep a promise. But he never said he be here long or talk to anyone, just that he would show up...a little while.

Oz stops a restless dibbun from getting a glub of mud to throw at an abbey beast, well the dibbuns are mostly behaved, the badger does give them a warning and they all nod and stay quiet, sat up straight, and waiting.

Krisha watches all the beasts, seeing Ferro, even from a far, she smiles and is just glad he is at least here.

Lacota is too busy to notice any newcomers.

Xander looks around, maybe making sure no trouble makers show up, otherwise he is relaxed and even yawns a little.

Edson says, "Feasts are busy huh...but new friends, new stories to hear...food to try."

Benar stands up once it looks like everyone is here and gently rings the bell set up for him on his table to call everyone to attention, "Can I have your attention a moment everyone?"

Ferro watches from by a tree, he has yet to truely walk over.   

Patch waits to see what is going to be said, he has candy chestnuts with him that he starts to munch on, yes he brought his own snack food so what

Cynthia sits quietly, most likely with Caleb and his family and listens to what the abbot is about to say.   

Caleb comes from the kitchens, a little late but better late than not come at all, he sits by Cynthia and gives her a quick kiss.

Oz keeps the dibbuns quiet, as does Sister Ginny and listens as the abbot begins to speak.

Krisha glances at the abbot and listens, she is new here so is curious of most going ons in the abbey.

Xander waits, he places an arm around  Krisha and offers her a smile.   

Lacota turns to watch the Abbot.

Benar says, "Thank you all for coming, friends, family, guests and visitors from all across Mossflower and beyond. It is tradition here at Redwall to mark each season with a feast. Due to... events we were unable to host a feast in the Spring, and so today we make up for that/. With wine and food, friendship, comraderies, good music and the company of those who mean the most to us. We have had some trying months, some troubling times, awkward, dangerous, thwart with troubles and trials to test us all. But here today I declare the Summer of Song's Awakening open and this feast has begun." He raises his tankard toward Cynthia and Caleb, "To the Summer of Song's Awakening."

Lacota raises his own small glass of cordial. "Indeed."   

Edson nods "Yes but we all got thought it we did...yes ta the Summer of..song..Song's wakening"   

Cynthia smiles brightly. Today is a day to be happy and she will be as she says a quiet thanks and smiles. She will sing but a little later, after a little food and drink.   

Dorarose and Lilymoore clap and smiles.

Leon smiles as well, this is a good day.

Oz nods "Yes a good name for the season indeed"   

Xander smiles and raises his own glass   

Krisha listens and smiles, she likes it here so far and does indeed feel welcomed here so far.   

Lacota makes sure the novices are handling things on their own before he makes his way over to Cynthia and Caleb.
   
Ferro hmms softly as he listens, he still stays where he is, least for now.   

Leon smiles and holds up his own glass and takes a small sip.

Gorvenalus makes his way to the pond, with some help from a couple beasts and nods his thanks to them as he finds a seat and sits down.

===This happens right before the Summer Feast ICLY so like that morning or maybe night before ICLY..so Thursday night July 6th  or Friday Morning July 7th ====

RW Abbey: Marriage Room
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The marriage room is lined with benches on each side. A gap between the sets leads up towards the wooden pulpit, and on it lies an open book in old script. Stained glass windows spill light over the benches and stone floor, coloring them with the various designs that are set forever frozen on the glass.
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It was decided a wedding before the Summer Feast and the couple wanted to use the marriage room. The room was decorated in flowers and ribbons along the chairs and in front a small archway with vines and flowers of blue and yellow around it, this is where the Abbot stood ready to do the wedding   for the two mice, Caleb and Cynthia.

Caleb stood up front and waited, waiting was always hard but this wasn’t too bad, he had a simple tunic on with a nice  blue vest, he watches the doorway and tried to not be nervous or least too nervous.

The wedding music played, a signal for the bride to be to start walking forwards. All looked to the doorway now as some smiled, a couple cried and some were just quiet and curious.

Xander watched quietly, watching a wedding is interesting as he never really watched one  before.

Cynthia walked forwards slowly and in a nice off white dress. Nothing fancy, it was simple and she has some roses in her headfur as she made her way up front and at the side of Caleb and smiled at him before looking towards the Abbot.

Benar smiles and clears his throat “Friends we are gathered here today for the wedding of two of our own…Caleb and Cynthia. Caleb..Cynthia..please face me”

Caleb smiles at Cynthia and then faces the abbot quietly.

Xander  leans back in his chair to quietly watch.

Oz is here , the dibbuns are with Sister Ginny as it was uncertain if they would behave well at the wedding or not. He will fetch them when it’s time for the feast.

Cynthia is already looking towards the abbot, so she is ready.

Benar nods to the two mice and smiles “ You both have decided to wed and share your lives together, forever, this is an important step in one’s life. “ He looks first to Caleb.” Caleb do you take Cynthia to be your wife, to have and to hold in sickness and in health, in the good times and bad times, for rich or poor for as long as you both shall live?”

“I do” Says Caleb with a smile.

Benar nods and turns to Cynthia” Cynthia do you take Caleb to be your husband, to have and to hold and in sickness and in health, in good and bad times , for rich or poor as long as you both shall live”

“Yes. I do with all my heart” Cynthia says.

Benar smiles again “Is there any vows you made yourselves you would like to say now?”

Caleb nods “Well..I..I would like to speak.” He looks at his soon to be wife “Cynthia, I have never stopped loving you, even when you went away for a while. I love you with all my heart and always will no matter what. Your personality  makes you….well you and no one else can ever be you. I never want to be apart from you and hope I never ever have to be”

Cynthia smiles, she is not sure what to say…own words? She wasn’t totally ready but speaks, “I love you also Caleb and deep down always knew I did…from the first time I spent time with you, even that day I climbed down the abbey wall and you followed me…I knew then I wanted to spend the rest of my life with you.”

Benar nods “Are there rings to exchange?” He waits on a reply

Caleb nods and gets out the rings, he has a fellow novice who held them for him.

Benar waits and then nods “Both take a ring and repeat after me…with this ring I thee wed”

Cynthia smiles and takes a ring and goes to slip it on Caleb’s finger “With this ring I thee wed”

Caleb gets his ring for Cynthia and places it on her finger as he as he says the words “With this ring I thee wed…”

Benar smiles and goes to join their paws “Unless some beast sees a reason why these two should not be wed…..”He smiles as he pauses and then starts to finish the wedding with the last couple sentences yet to be said..

“STOP THE WEDDING!!!” The voice is loud and it clearly would get any beast’s attention. And then in walks….Drake..with a broken paw wrapped up, and a smirk on his face “You see…she is engaged ta me, yes that’s right” He pulls out an engagement ring and waves it “Took some time but, and I forgive her for this…after she punched me, I woke and found it after a good 4 hours of looking and I knew she was returning here see in some..I am sure..fit of moodiness, she clearly wasn’t thinking and claimed it was over between us but…I am sure it wasn’t true.” He walks to the front “So I say she has no right to marry this…Caleb is it? I know Mr. Abbot..sir…wed me and Cynthia instead so ya know, that way we can still have a wedding!!”

Xander right away is standing and walking towards the mouse Drake, he is not asking or giving a warning he just goes to grab the back of the mouse’s cloak or tunic collar.

Cynthia gasps and starts to shake her head as tears go down her face. “Leave Drake…I.HATE YOU!!!”

Caleb blinks as this is not what is supposed to happen, he then stands in front of Cynthia in a protective manner and glares at Drake, “Stay…away from her!”

Benar stands there in shock and then takes a deep breath “What is the meaning of this, who are you to interrupt this wedding?” He looks up to see Xander marching forwards. ”Xander…kindly escort this mouse outside our gates please”

Oz for now stays seated, if he needs to get up he will. A couple beasts gasp, one agrees he should  leave, a novice said yeah this Drake stinks.

Drake shakes his head” I will not leav------put me down you stripe dog!”  He goes to kick at the badger as he feels himself lifted up.”Unhand me!”

Xander replies “With pleasure” He then gets a tighter grip and goes to carry Drake on to the gates where he will not so gently toss him to the dirt road and warn him to not reenter and have guards not let him reenter either, and then head back inside.

Cynthia feels the tears go down her face and just stands there, then she suddenly runs from the room and across the hall into the old office where she lets out her sobs.

Caleb frowns “Cynthia…wait come back!”

Oz frowns and starts to go follow.

Benar walks to the hallway, “I will check on her, every beast stay here till I return.” He then makes his way to the office and peeks inside “Cynthia are you in here ?”

Cynthia is here, crying and looks up from a dusty chair, “I..I’m sorry, I am so sorry I should of mentioned Drake, he threaten me a few days ago and said how it wasn’t over, but I never thought he would come into the..the abbey and surely not ..r..ruin my wedding”

Benar lays a paw on her shoulder  "Xander has escorted him out, we can finish the wedding if you would like…I leave it up to you. I only ask one important question….do you love Caleb?”

Cynthia blinks “Of..of course I do, he is one of the most important beasts in my life. I want to spend the rest of my days with him”

Benar nods as he smiles “Let us go back before they worry too much and then I have a Summer Feast to finish getting together”

Cynthia lets the Abbot lead her back to the Marriage Room and once more is beside Caleb.

Caleb looks at her with concern, He hugs her and steps back.

Xander returns, on his own, he stays by the doorway .

Benar walks back to the front “Now..where was I…oh yeas” He smiles and he takes Caleb’s paw and then Cynthia’s paw and joins them together as he smiles “Caleb….Cynthia….I now pronounce you husband and wife…please do kiss the groom Cynthia”

Cynthia is not waiting on response and kisses Caleb and smiles.

Caleb tilts his head…isn’t it kiss the bride, but then he is kissed and returns one of his own “Love you Cynthia”

Cynthia smiles “Love you also Caleb”

Benar smiles “Let us celebrate this marriage. Take some time to congratulate  the couple as I go check on some things.” He excuses himself and heads over to Xander as he takes off his glasses and cleans them and as he places them back on his snout he says “Please tell me our rude guest was taken outside”

Xander nods “Yes sir, he was and he was told to not come back in either, hopefully he stays away but I am not sure as….he seems a trouble maker. He  upset Cynthia…more than once, when she was in trouble on the western shore…he left and had said he was glad of it, glad she was almost a slave to some rats and he tried to kidnap her a few days ago and would of if it wasn’t for Uncle Oz…Uncle Oz broke Drake’s paw…but I am sorry Drake deserved it.’

Benar listens “ This Drake does seem like trouble,  but he will not be allowed back inside. Now let us get ready for the Summer Feast and we have a new marriage, that of Cynthia and Caleb, to celebrate….let us get our minds off this…Drake and get our minds on more happy events.” With that he heads on downstairs.

==Log has Oz,Leafeyes and my rat Patch in it:) ===

===Got some of the discussion in Great Hall as seemed important==

Cynthia is sitting in a chair reading quietly, or least trying to as she closes it and sighs as other things are on her mind   

Xander enters the room looking a bit tried and catches the sigh as he enters so he walks over "Hey....already tried and it’s just barely lunch? I mean I am tried but then again I am learning don’t try and do like 3-4 things at the same time, not always wise"   

Cynthia shrugs and then speaks quietly" Someone followed us back from Halyard, he was close to that market on the road north of here"   

Xander looks confused, "Ummm....who did? The sand lizard thing was taken care of.....but then you were not there for that, then who as you sound like you rather this he...not be nearby" He walks over and sits by her to listen.   

Cynthia shakes her head "Nooo....Drake, that...that one mouse that briefly showed up before you sailed out of the area, the one I..well knocked out, guess he figured out I came here and...well seen him yesterday"   

Xander asks, "Did he say anything?"   

Cynthia says, "He tried to grab me and Papa Oz stopped him..I think Drake has a broken paw now and Drake scared me and said it wasn’t over and I am worried he'll come here and it’s not like hardly anyone knows what he looks like”

Xander frowns "He..threated you then?"   

Cynthia nods "Yeah...sort of scared me at the time"   

Xander says, "Not to worry if I see him I was carry him outside myself and tell him to not return"

==Ferravale=

Oz was getting ready to head back to the abbey, the sky was fairly cloudy not that he could see it, but he could smell rain and feel a breeze which felt nice in the heat.” I will be fine Xander and I will let Lacota know you’re here Cynthia”

Cynthia smiled and nods “Thanks Papa Oz”

Xander hugged his Uncle and nods “Ok…and you have the staff, besides roads been clear mostly any ways, I will be at the abbey tomorrow as got a meeting with the Defenders “

Oz nods and then heads off with Brother Ralph, an otter and Sister Andrea, a squirrel and 2-4 novices all mice it seems.

Xander went into the tavern and let Cynthia set down “Patch tavern is closed a couple hours”

Patch nodded and looked happy for that, and after lunch it’s not too busy anyways.

==Short while later==

Zolomon was eating some cake, a honey almond cake and grinned “I LOVE it, tis good..maybe we should have this more often”

Xander rolled his eyes “Not here for the food, I closed the tavern early for a meeting as there is two important issues to discuss”

Edson was listening right away as he nibbled some fish and fried potatoes “What is thar..trouble?”

Leafeyes was sitting on a small special made chair and quietly drank tea as she listened.

Patch yawned, he was here to make some drinks and also looked bored, well he is only staying cause he was asked nicely and promised candied  chestnuts.

Cynthia came along, she felt safe with the badger and she could most likely best explain one of the issues

Zolomon nods “So…wot be going on Xandy?”

Ferro walked over and sat having been in the forge.

Krisha followed the monitor and smiled as she seen Xander and sit beside him offering him a smile.

Xander started to speak and then smiled at Krisha, he then looked to the others “One..Minsc is…well not really missing but needs found, Gorvenalus is worried as this area is new to them and him and Minsc had a disagreement and frankly he is worried and so am I as Minsc is a part of the Mossflower Defenders and we leave no beast behind and also Cynthia needs our help, a beast by the name of Drake….remember him Zolomon, well he followed us and threated Cynthia”

As if to state how matters were a lot worse a loud crash of Thunder happen and the flash of lightning and the sound of pouring rain and not so good winds, yep a thunderstorm and by the sounds of it a fairly bad one has sprung up.

Edson frowned “Well..storm outside isn’t good, so now what?”

Patch blinked and snorts “ I hate rain storms”

Leafeyes eeps and quickly hides behind a tall barrel and peeks around it “Well it is outside and we are inside…so perfectly fine”

Xander stands and gets one of those OMG looks on his face”But…..Uncle Oz, Brother Ralph and Sister Andrea and about 2-4 novices are not inside, they….they are in the…we got to find them!!!”

Patch frowns “In a storm ….ya insane stripy?”

Ferro stands “I will help..Krisha you will stay here” He is serious as he is protective, maybe over protective, of the badger maid.

Krisha nodded as its clear she has no plans to go out in that at all!
   
Zolomon raises a paw “I shall help as well Xandy, count on me”

Edson looks to the beasts here and to the others “I will help here.”

Leafeyes is clearly staying inside, yep no frogs in this weather.

The storm outside has heavy rain and strong wind and some lightning. The kind of rain to cause a flash flood along the river or in the ditch by the road. Maybe knock down some weak tree limbs, a tall tree does fall onto…luckily an empty home, well it can be rebuilt. The pond in the village may flood as well….yep this storm will be around a good hour and then after effects, anyone in this is as the rat stated…insane!