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Ok..Fine..We Can Tell Benar- Redwall Log

Who:

Oz- Badger Mother of Redwall Abbey,AKA Papa Oz

Crevan- Dibbun Fox

Hawkeye - Old otter, Bartender, Retired Warrior

Benar-Abbot of Redwall

Lacota-Friar of Redwall

Xander- Leader of Mossflower Defenders

Jarvis- Camp Willow otter
Log:

Crevan has finally stopped running around and looking at every little detail of the abbey, he has been shooed out of quite a few places through out the day, the most recent is happening right now as a novice leads him out of the kitchen "But it just smells so good." He protests but the mouse just shakes his head and goes back to his chores

Benar is sat in his armchair by the fire, a basket by his side full of wool, a trail from one ball of yarn leading up to the hat he is knitting. The gray squirrel looks up as the novice brings the young fox in and smiles, "Good afternoon young one, having trouble with the Friar are we?"

Oz makes his way down the stairs, having just finished a class on math, he uses the beads and buttons in a box to help and always seems to know how many are in his paw. so it seems no one has tricked him into thinking there was ore or less in his paw, so far at least. He goes to sit in his chair like he usually does this time of the day, listening to some talking as he gets to his chair.

Jarvis enters the great hall. he looks like he is ready for summer with just a sleeveless vest and short pants. He mutters something and glaces around the room.

Crevan walks over to Benar answering his question as he does "It just smelled good, and I wanted to know what they are cooking is all." He studies the squirrel for a second before introducing him self "Hello, I'm Crevan, me and papa are staying here till everything is ready for us to move into Ferravale."

Benar smiles at the small fox and continues to work his knitting needs, "Nice to meet you, I am Abbot Benar, and this is Papa Oz," He nods to the badger as he comes in, "I heard you where staying with us here for a bit, I hope you have been enjoying it and not causing too much trouble."

Oz nods "I spoke with Crevan briefly last night before I went to bed"A little earlier than he usually does, but he seems to be feeling fine today.

Jarvis walks the rest of the way inside "Glad ta see the old otter and....well"Ok he is still a little unsure of the fox kit"Glad they made it back safe"

Crevan waves to Oz before looking back at Benar tilting his head in confusion "Whats a Abbot?" He asks before looking away with a slight guilty look on his face "I only been shooed out of a few places, but then I didn't know I could be there, they said something about I should be in class.......what is class?" When he sees Jarvis he moves a bit closer to Benar, recognizing him as one of the otters he seen at Camp willow

Benar glances at Jarvis then turns his attention back to the fox, "Well Abbot sort of means I am the one in charge, I help to make sure the Abbey runs and check that everyone is doing their jobs, As for class, it is a nice place where you can see other children and play and learn useful things"

Oz smiles "Learn reading and math, learn some history and Sister Ginny teaches writing."He listens to Jarvis somewhat "Hawkeye and Crevan made it here safe....yes"

Jarvis sighs as he watches the fox cub and finds a place to sit down, he then speaks "Not gonna hurt ya cub, just....just uneasy around..vermin is all. Your a..cub thought and seem..fairly ok."

Crevan nods at benar's words "So do I call you Abbot as well or only the beast who live here?" He then looks over to Oz and frowns "I don't know how to read or write." He then glances over to Jarvis "I didn't ask to be a vermin."

Benar says, "Father Benar is fine," He smiles, "That's what most beasts call me, and indeed just because you are a fox does not mean you have to follow in the footsteps of other foxes," He sits back in his chair, "And the school would teach you to read and write."

Oz nods "Sister Ginny helps with reading and writing....I usually teach history and math, and help beasts learn the abbey charter"

Jarvis frowns and looks down at the floor, just silent for now and looks at his paws where the webbing is, well all messed up and sighs but says nothing just sort of sits there for now

Crevan sits down next to the abbots footpaws "But what if they make fun of me for not knowing how?"

Benar says, "No one will make fun of you" He smiles, "Everyone in the class is there to learn how to read and write."

Jarvis looks over at the fox cub "Ignore em' then kid..."He stands and walks over slowly kneeling down by the fox cub "I'm..sorry fer some at de camp not likein ya...think some were just afraid, they been threw a lot....especially those who just got back. Not gonna share what they went through as not gonna be blamed for nightmares of a dibbun, I'm glad Skipper told the others to leave you alone...think one may of thought ya were with that weasel, who ever he was...weasel dead now I know and the weasel were evil...your not evil....and maybe ...guess a very small few vermin types may be...goodish but tis hard to know who and hard to think on it when....well"

Crevan shys away from the otter a little when he kneels down "But the abbey been through a lot too right....Brother Sinway said the Blackrose attacked here first......and no one is mean to me here."

Benar pats Crevan's shoulder, "All beasts are different, some react in different ways to hardship," He glances at Jarvis, "How is Camp Willow? Is there anything the Abbey can do to help? We have plenty of supplies and food and the Foremole and his crew can always lend a hand if there is building work to do."

Oz listens as the others talk and slowly gets up to go the the kitchens, his walking staff he leaves by his chair.

Jarvis backs up a little" I know...nothing of this Black Rose or wot ever...sorry lad, but the abbey stands..Camp Willow was burned half down, lots killed and others taken away...others hid..."He looks at Benar and smiles a little "Help with some building be nice...and no need ta get into the abbeys supplies, we be fine and it is Spring now and we are startin' ta clear some area for growing some crops and fish is better able ta be gotten, and shrimps from the river now that's the ice and most of de snow be gone"

Crevan frowns a little "I'm sorry. I didn't know." He stays quiet now just sitting there beside the Abbot's leg

Benar says, "Hey now Crevan," He reaches down and lifts the fox cub up into his lap, "It wasn't anything to do with you or your doing, so you have nothing to be sorry for," He turns back to Jarvis, "Well I will speak to the Foremole and ask when he can come along, I should probably visit as well, I have been meaning to do a sort of trip out around Mossflower in the Spring, be seen places I always worry about staying locked away behind our walls too long."

Oz enters the room again, he had went to get some tea and scones, and enough for the others to have and talked briefly with a cook, seeming happy "I can maybe see if any mint in the clearing usually some early spring mint around....around right now."He is asked something and just mutters a reply before stepping on inside and laying the mint tea and blueberry scones down "Figured..see if they could make tea and scones for all of us...nice afternoon tea before dinner time"

Jarvis nods "I could escort you maybe, woods seem peaceful right now"

Xander has been resting a good deal the past couple days as he makes his way into the Great Hall, he nods a hello to the others.

Crevan giggles a little when he is picked up by Benar getting comfortable "But what I said was mean, I didn't know that happened and was upset at how the otter's acted." His nose does start to twitch when he smells the tea and scones "Redwall always smells nice at all times, not like Halyard, it's fishy......in both the way it smells and the beast that are there." He smiles "I'm glad papa wants to stay in Mossflower."

Benar gives Oz a long look, he frowns, but doesn't say anything just, "Thank you Oz that was very thoughtful of you," he then glances at Jarvis, "That would be nice, I won't leave straight away though it'll be in a few weeks, I'll need to plan this with Matilda or she will not be best please."

Oz nods and goes to head back to his chair with a mug and a scone. He stops briefly before getting to his chair, yes next time get another to get a tray so he can use the staff, he hasn't needed it most of the day though but it could of been useful for now.

Jarvis says, "Likely have planting season of ya own, and the Spring Feast coming up, it can be after that maybe, I may come as well as Aqua"

Xander watches Oz and starts to go help him but decides not to and just steps back, he smiles some "Yeah Spring Feast should be great this season."

Crevan grins and his tail starts to somewhat swish in Benar's lap "I can't wait for the abbey feast, it sounds like so much fun." His ears twitch when he hears Xander's voice calling out "Hello Mister Xander, how are you?"

Benar says, "Well we would love to see more of our friends from Camp Willow join us for our feasts," he then glances over, "Oh Xander dear I didn't see you there, yes Lacota is already planning the menu," He hugs Crevan warmly, "Yes our feasts are something special, games and music and good food all day long."

Oz says, "The bells should be back up by then as well....have missed hearing them"

Jarvis nods "I can...see whom might come, can't promise...some are still leary of traveling anywhere, feel is all bad outside, tis not and maybe I go out too much but I like the freedom of running...cant swim after all....running is nice though, running for fun fer once"

Xander nods "Hey....I was just resting, too much walking last couple days and had to deal with a weasel, but had some help..."

Crevan snuggles into the hug "I can't wait, im going to try so much food." He gently stands up on Benar's lap and waves to Xander "Thank you for making the bad weasel who wanted to hurt papa go away." He then sits back down on Benar's lap

Jarvis excuses himself and walks off to the entry, he will head back to Camp Willow.

Benar nods to Jarvis as he departs and settles back in his chair and once he is sure Crevan is comfortable picks up his knitting again and resumes "What have you been up to Xander?"

Oz frowns" A weasel was causing problems?" He sips his tea as he listens

Xander says, "Not too much and someone named Invar sort of...finished off the weasel."He hmms at the knitting and shrugs, he looks at Oz "I'm fine Uncle, don't worry...just drink your tea and relax."And yes he is ok, well maybe not his ear but he is fine and no injuries, just his ear being clipped some. ok his ear is half gone.

Crevan watches as Benar starts knitting again the ever curious fox asks "What are you doin?" He goes to reach out and touch the wool but thinks better and puts his paw back down

Benar says, "Well Xander, you rest and take it easy and no more... adventures for a bit," He smiles down at Crevan, "I am making a hat," His hands continue to move, weaving and knitting the wool onto the hat taking shape, "See I am binding and weaving the wool together to make a hat."

Oz sips his tea, coughs a little and speaks quietly" I can worry if...want to Xander and I am relaxing, least till its time to have class again."A couple more sips of the tea, Xander may of made him just slightly moody for a little while.

Xander frowns, he mutters something bout "Yeah...me too"Then speaks to Benar, "I don't plan to go looking for any trouble and the tavern and Defender base is gonna be done soon, and I do have Northstar and Krisha...sort of thinking on a little family time in the woods or someplace,maybe, just a couple days"

Crevan watching as Benar weaving the wool into a hat "That's amazing!" He exclaims with child like wonder enthralled by the way the wool starts to take shape

Benar chuckles warmly and concentrates on his knitting, leaving Oz and Xander to talk, "Yes it is quite a fun skill to learn, did you want me to show you how to do it Crevan?" his hands continue to shift, the needles to click and the wool to build up

Thomas comes down the stairs and pauses, leaning on his cane for a moment. He listens intently before walking over to the fireplace.

Crevan thinks for a moment and then nods his head "that be nice, I would like to learn how and I want to learn how to read and write, do you think I can learn before we go to Ferravale.......does Ferravale have a school?" He looks at Thomas when he walks into view for only a second till his attention is back on Benar and his knitting

Oz mutters something and sits his mug down and goes to get his his staff, "I'm blind not deaf Xander..."Seems he may of wanted to argue more but stands a little too fast and tenses up , a couple calming slow breaths as he leans on his staff, he speaks softly"I need to...put the beads away and get ready for a class learning the charter here soon" He knows the charter by heart so can easily help others learn it in parts over a few days.

Benar glances toward the badgers and frowns as Oz starts to leave but he is not about to get involved in a family squabble between the two. "Of course you can learn Crevan and I do not know if Ferravale has a school but you and your father are welcome to stay here instead of moving to Ferravale I will make sure they know they have a choice," He shifts his knitting, "Now then, watch what I am doing, see how I am weaving the wool onto this one needle and it is slowly moving along?"

Xander frowns as he sighs "Sorry Uncle Oz....was just...."He happens to look up and ,pk he can b grumbled at later by concern as he stands and goes to offer help weather its maybe wanted or not, back to the chair maybe, its closer or if needed to the library or where ever class is as he is having class

Crevan watches and nods trying to mimic the squirrels paw motions with his own paws "I don't know, we already set everything up to move in, both places seem like a much better place to live then Halyard though that's for sure."

Benar says, "Well I am sure your father will let you come visit us for schooling," He holds the knitting and offers Crevan the left needle, "Here hold it and I'll show you how it works.""

Oz allows help to sit back down and frowns, he shoos Xander away"Just....sit"He says quietly leaning back in the chair

Xander says, "Ok" He seems to know Oz may not be feeling all that great" Maybe take day off....I could read the charter to a class..."

Thomas can hear the voices as he approaches the fireplace, and he perks up. "Oh, afternoon, Abbot. And you, too, Oz."

Crevan takes hold of the needle "Like this?" He asks as he waits for Benar to direct him further. his ears twitch when he hears Thomas speak offering the mouse a smile before going back to focusing on the needle

Benar helps guide Crevan's hand, showing him how it works, "That's it but pull it in tighter, nice and slow now," He looks up and nods, "Thomas dear good day to you too"

Oz hears Thomas but doesn't say hi yet, he is just quietly sitting in his chair frowning slightly and reaches for his mug, once he gets it he finishes his tea and sits the mug down again.

Xander watches the knitting for a while

Crevan nods and does as he is instructed, he doesn't quite get it just yet but he will get the hang of it eventually

Benar says, "Well Crevan" He smiles "You seem to be getting the hang of it, let's go up to my study, I can show you how to start from scratch with something a bit easier,"

Thomas smiles. "It is a good day, isn't it? Spring finally arrived. I wish I could see the flowers..." He doesn't appear to notice Crevan's presence.

Crevan nods and hops down from the chair so Benar can get up "Ok." He turns to oz and Xander "Bye Mister Oz, Mister Xander." He then turns to follow Benar

Oz finally speaks "There is likely some out now, I do know...snow is melted and its muddy out"

Xander waves and sighs, he seems worried but decides to not say much on it "Snow is mostly gone yeah"

Thomas hmms. "Perhaps I'll visit the garden of the Late Rose." He sits down.

Oz says, "It is nice there not sure if any roses are bubing yet or not"

Xander says, "I only got back last night so.....don't know""

Oz stands slowly after Benar heads off and goes to reach for his staff, but of course it falls and he sighs giving up, he can just walk slowly as he starts to head to the library, just sit with the class, take a nap after wards and he would be fine.

Xander has keep an eye on him and gets up "Uncle Oz...I could ummm.....do a class, read the charter right or like a part of it, ask questions easy right?"

Hawkeye walks into the room and looks over at the badgers as he smiles "So..this is your Uncle.."He then walks closer "Is all alright today?"

Oz listens, he doesn't really know the voice...wait was he around last night maybe, he frowns "I am fine Xander its called sitting in a chair as the library is just up a flight of steps"

Xander frowns "But...please Uncle Oz"He walks a little closer and goes to get the staff"At least use the staff to go up the steps and you can still take your time"

Hawkeye frowns as he looks between them, a small chuckle "Oh leave him be Xander I am sure he is fine, I don't always use my cane, likely should but I don't" He in fact doesn't have it right now.

Oz shakes his head, "I don't need the staff..Xander...I am fine, my knee is not hurting"He slowly goes to the steps and frowns"You can help me to..my room after the class...after..it"Maybe he should of had his staff as he goes quiet ,reaching out to grab a chair by the steps to the library and for now not going up the steps yet.

Xander sighs as he sits the staff by the wall "I'm glad your knee is feeling ok Uncle Oz..."He is at least going up to the library with him, he glaces at Hawkeye "But he..."Yeah maybe just say nothing, "He is fine...your likely right"But he is watching Oz and staying close.

Lacota comes out of the kitchen about that moment, carrying a tea tray toward the stairs. Spotting the others, he hrmms. "And what is going on in here?"

Hawkeye smiles "Its ok to worry on family, Crevan worries about me a lot. Just means ya care"Though he is a little concern for the old badger now."How long is the class anyways?"

Oz takes a couple calming breaths "Just....going over the abbey charter with some...novices is all"He speaks quietly, he knows it word for word so doesn't need to see it to teach it to others" He hears Lacota "All is well..Friar..."He tenses up a little and frowns"Just...I'll be in a chair....can nap after wards.."But letting go of the chair and reaching for the railing of the steps he starts to feel a lot worse, light headed for a mere few seconds but enough to pass out even if its only a minute or so.

Xander frowns as he starts to go sit and studies Oz as he speaks, as he seems to have some sort of pain "Uncle..Oz?" Worry in his voice and when he passes out he uses lightning quick reflexes to catch him before he hits the floor and slowly lowers him to the floor, now very worried "Uncle Oz!" Most likely will draw some attention from other rooms too.

Lacota is quick to set his tray down on a nearby table, and he's over next to Oz and Xander. "Somebeast get a healer! Now!" He frowns. "Quick, help him over to this chair, Xander. I'll get him some water."

Hawkeye gasps as he goes over quickly and checks on the badger, what he knows some basic healing like take a pulse and check for simple things, "He has a pulse.."He looks around and likely others heard the yell, hopefully a healer. He stands "I can fetch one..."He has no clue where the infirm is but a novice does as they have rushed off.

Oz is passed out, but slowly starts to wake up and has a slight trouble getting a breath, he coughs a couple times as what ever clears a little but there is still some pain. And he wont complain if he is carried, though will likely know he is carried to a chair.

Xander nods as he gently and carefully helps Oz to a chair, he tells an order beast "Just go...tell them the class is off for tonight"Unless someone else wants to do it, his concern is Oz. He goes to get some water and soon is back in the room.

Hawkeye frowns, a healer was found and goes to quickly check the badger as Hawkeye makes sure some curious beasts don't get too close "Ok ok..all, maybe go back to Cavern Hole...yes thank you"Most of the crowd leaves the room, one or two stay curious..worried and wondering what is going on as the otter walks over to them"What happen?Was he ok earlier?"

Lacota frowns. "He's most certainly *not* okay. He's been short of breath for several days now... I told him to talk to Angela about it, but he's stubborn as a stick..."

Oz tilts his head towards Lacota as he sips a little water when it's offered and coughs a little as he speaks "Lacota...I am....."He frowns "Have....spoken with Gorvenalus...don't need beasts all...worried"A couple calming breaths, still a little pain but its lessening now slowly.

Xander frowns, too late he is worried already."Uncle Oz....please some are worried and maybe more so now. Your in some sort of pain or..or something"Hey he isn't a healer so he don't know.

Lacota huffs. "If you keep collapsing in the Great Hall, everybeast *will* be worried, Oz."

Hawkeye stays close by and then sits letting the abbey beasts speak to Oz.

Oz lets the healer check him out as they frown, the badger speaks softly "This...first time did..pass out."He sighs as he speaks to Xander "I...am..better just a little pain and..couldn't take a very ....very deep breath for couple moments."The healer frowns "Your pulse was a little weak....seems to be getting better and..."The vole maid looks at the others "He did seem to have an issue breathing but.....yes it cleared but something is still.."Oz speaks.."I..I need some rest....just rest..."A quick whisper from the healer and she gets a shake of the head "No...."

Xander looks at the healer "No what, wot he say No to?" He is concerned but is trying not to be as he looks at Oz and frowns, yeah he cant see the frown but he still frowns as he sits aside the water he was helping him drink.

Lacota shakes his head. "I'm afraid I have to tell Benar about this... And Angela, too. I'm concerned, Oz. I consider you a friend."

Hawkeye stays where he is but frowns in concern but wont ask questions, he doesn't know Oz, least yet.

Oz frowns "Don't.....tell Benar, he doesn't need...worried."He takes a couple breaths, one a little shaky but least he is breathing better than he was and the healer did add some sort of herbs to the water mug and has him drink the rest of it. He nods "Of course..we are friends." He frowns he knows he is getting worse, yes he is feeling better from earlier but he hasn't fully passed out before, almost once but was awake still.

Xander frowns and stays beside Oz, he seems to know a little on whats going on as he pats Oz's shoulder and stands up."I'll...I'm gonna see if Krisha can get the dibbuns ready for bed tonight after dinner..excuse me"He stands and heads up to the dorm rooms.

Lacota harrumps. "Well... You better take it easy the next few days..."

Hawkeye walks over as Xander heads off "A few days off may be wise friend, or maybe not fully off...extra help maybe?"

Oz frowns as he listens "I.."He sighs "Ok...Krisha can..watch them tonight...tomorrow but I can't be away from my dibbuns too long, they need me.."He frowns thinking quietly a moment or two" Lacota...."

Lacota nods, and leans closer. "Yes?"

Oz frowns, coughing a little as he clears his throat" You...you can...tell Benar..I suppose. I don't know what is...going on, I will admit not getting better..."He shivers a little, maybe a little cold but he should be fine after a day or two of rest in his room as he manages to sit up a little better."Will...say..passing out is worry....its also a little..in here"It is slightly cold

Hawkeye gets up to get a couple blankets, if needed and maybe someone to help the badger to his room

Lacota mhmms. "Oh, I will be telling Benar, but only him. He has a right to know, after all."

Oz nods slowly, a blanket would be most welcome as he gets more comfortable in his chair and leans back as he nods slowly "Yeah..shouldn't..hid things from Benar."

Lacota gestures for a novice to fetch a blanket. "I'm glad you agree now."

Oz frowns, "I...rather he not know but....best he knows now than later when...when worse, not sure what is wrong, been..off and on pain...breathing hard at times for couple weeks, but its brief and clears on its own...low energy likely just old age...maybe"

Lacota hmmphs. "That's why you should talk to Angela. She knows her stuff."

Oz nods "I..I know and, she will be told too. But for now just gonna rest and then get slowly to my room...my room, not the infirm..my bed is better"

Lacota nods. "Shall I help you up the stairs, then?"

Oz frowns at the idea of help, least at first and then nods"Help would be....good thanks" He will let the Friar help him to his room, and then sleep, and yes take at least tomorrow off, weather he takes another day off will be decided.

Lacota goes to tell Benar immediately after he helps the badger to his room. The squirrel has a lot to discuss.

Last edited by oz (2019-04-01 01:20:39 PM)

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