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An Unexpected Trip-LP LOG

* It seems the Badger Lord room doesn't radio...its ok still got the short log abd posted *

Who:
Velm- Chief Healer
Ciocan-Badger Lord
Oz-Badger
Terrence-Master Sargent

Salamandastron: Badger Lord's Room
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The chamber you step into looks as if it was clawed into the very rock of the mountain. A high, craggy celing and bare walls give the room a decidely spartan look, fitting of a warrior. The bed is actually a large stone slab, heavily strew with large pillows, big enough to accommodate the Badger Lord Ciocan. A table sits on one side of the room, a circular oak affair surrounded by four large chairs. On the same side is a large fireplace, over which are two sets of wall hanging hooks, most likely for the rulers weapontry. On the remaing side is a large window hacked from the stone, facing out over the endless expanses of sand and sea, a portal for the Lord to watch over his domain.
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[Out]

Velm makes his way to the doorway and sighs as he tries to think what the Badger Lord could want from him. The hare has spent a lot of time in the infirmary, he is the Chief Healer after all and he has his office right by the infirm as well, where he slso spends time, a lot of time. He moves a paw to the door and knocks

Ciocan looks up "Do please enter Velm,I need to ask a favor of you." Also in the office is Oz, taller now and,well..he has grown up clearly.He sits off to the side and waves when the hare enters the room.

Velm blinks"Oz?" He chuckles some and smiles faintly"Been a while your..so much taller now but wot are ya doin' here?" He then salutes to Ciocan"Your Lordship, what did ya need sur. If its the updated supply list for the infirm I can have a chat with the Private that was supposed to  deliver that,but all is well in the infirm and well stocked. All hares have completed thier recent check ups,even got yours sur, and all hares are in good  health,and yes you too sur."

Ciocan  nods,he smiles as he folds his paws onto his desk"Yes, I got that. No thats not it. I need you to escort Oz to Redwall,and when you get to the abbey there is a Privarte Alice jo anna Milsap,a fighter, who needs escorted back to here, She completed her training at the 67 but will meet you at the abbey." He then waits on a reply.

Velm listens as the Badger Lord speaks and replys "Me sur/ I am sure you could have someone else do it. I..I rather not go on a long trip,besides I am needed here."

Ciocan shakes his head as he speaks "Velm, I have healers still that can help while your away, and I think you need to get out of the mountain for a few weeks. Be honest with me, when was the last time you been away,even to Halyard, or even outside the mountain at all?And the crater doesn't count."

Velm ears droop "I..I mean..sur..please"He  is silent and finally speaks,knowing its best to reply rather than try to argue with the Badger Lord "Tis been a while..ever since.."He frowns" Ever since my wife left,she took our son with her.I did try to follow but when I found her she didn't want me in her life anymore,she said she didnt want the patrol life and that our son didnt need it either. I choose the Long Patrol and,,and maybe that was wrong,I don't know. She loved the patrol,I don't know why she decided to just leave."He holds back a tear "I miss her,I miss my son..a son I barely even got to know."He shrugs"I suppose I just had no reason to leave the mountain aftter that,and rather still not leave."

Ciocan stands and goes over to Velm" Velm, it wiould do you some good. I want all my hares at the best they can be, mentally as well. Staying inside all the time,isnt good. You rarely leave your office .And yes hares have mentioned it yo me,how you take meals toyour office and sleep there."He pauses before he goes on" I would like you to get Oz to the abbey safly and stay a little while, and then escort Private Millsap back here."

Velm nods"Fine sur, I will do as you say"He stands up better " Maybe some travel and fresh air would do me some good, and I suppose time away.I do have a hare that can be left in cgharge of the infirm if anything is needed before I go."He then asks"When do I head out?"

Ciocan smiles and gets a folder off his desk and hands it to the Chief Healer"Tomorrow morning, you and Oz can head off then.I will make sure you both have supplies for the trip."

Velm salutes "Yes sur"He then heads out of the office and decides, today he will have lunch in the dinning hall, its been a while after all since he has stayed in the dinning hall for a meal.

==Dinning Hall====(Couple Hours Later)

Velm sits at one of the smaller round tables of the infirm with his lunch. A couple hares watch him and mutter to theselfs, another hare seems surprised to see him and salutes,the Chief Healer raises a paw "At ease Private.."The Private hurries to a table across the room. Velm slowly chews and swallows a bite of food and glaces around.He is out of his office and acahally sitting down in the dinning Hall in stead of rushing off as he usally does. He sits quietly at his table,for now just him.

"I see you escaped the infirm, captain," Terrence says with a friendly salute, though he doesn't sit. "Is it a special occasion, sir?"
   
Velm glaces up and sips his tea before speak" Hallo Terrence, and prehaps. I am not sure, I would be in my office but it seems I been asked to venture out and that I spend too much time thar."A soft sigh escapes"I also will be away a few weeks,need to escort someone to de abbey and escort someone from the abbey back to here"   

Terrence blinks, the pleasantries forgotten. "The abbey? Who?" He wipes the initial surprise form his face. "Sir. Don't tell me another hare went rogue."
   
Velm shakes his head "No, thank goodness."He clears his throat'A ew Private from the 67th is being sent here. A private Milsap"He points to the folder beside him."His Lordship wants me to escort her here, and also use the trip as..time away"He sounds a little annoyed but one doesn't disagree with the Badger Lord." I guess fresh air,sunshine..wot ever may do me some good."   

Nodding, Terrence relaxes somewhat. He doesn't recognise the name. "I see, captain. Very good." He adds, almost too casually, "I suppose a squad ought to go with you, then? I'm not too sure how safe the passage from here to Mossflower is."   

Velm shrugs "I am not sure either. I know tis been mostly peacefull, which is good but peace doesn't last forever."He finsihs his drink " Maybe a couple hares could tag along with me and Oz, just in case. How many hares are active now on the western shore?"
   
"Around two companies worth," Terrence replies, "About sixty fit for fighting duty if you include the Homeguard. Thirty-eight if you don't. But I have some hares I'd like transferred to the 67th, and vice-versa."   

Velm nods" Maybe you could see if his Lordship will help you with that, or if you already know whom..maybe I can see on waiting a few days and they go along with me, and then jion me on the way back to the Mountain. I haven't really kept up with whos here and who is not, I mean I did have a list since everyone had thier checkups for the season." He the ads "Sorry o of..keep ta meself for so long, losing Donica I gues was harder fer me than I thought"   

Terrence nods, slowly. "Thankfully no issues beyond a stray toad here and there have been pressing as of late." He offers a kind, if awkward smile. "Hardly the thing you're needed for, so don't trouble yourself overly. Now, er, As for who to go with you, I can put that together in a few hours even. A day would be more pleasant though, just to give some warning of course."   

Velm nods"Of course, I will let his Lordship know I can head off in a couple days instead, it was to be in the morning,but I do also need a bit of time to get ready myself for a trip like that. I am glad tis peaceful. as for travel it will likely be the trail that follows the river moss, I think anyways.Any news on how things are at the abbey? Or Mossflower even"   

Terrence finally sits down, leaning back with a shrug. "Not much. The 67th reports things are stable, and no vermin horde has appeared for seasons. Which is good. But rumours say smaller bands are roaming, going about their wicked business. Rumours, mind. Not scout report has found anything," he adds, with a second thought, "Though they are delayed somewhat."   

Velm nods"I see, well hopefully all stays well. It is spring now as well, winter could of slowed news, one never knows. It will be good to visit the abbey."He grins slightly"Maybe stay for a feast, Redwall feasts are always the best."
   
"So I've heard." Terrence says, "It'll be good for you I bet. If you wish to linger out there too with spring time, I'm sure the lord Ciocan would understand, and the brass."   

Velm replys"Right, I may I dont know yet.As I said tis been a while since really been outside. I kept up with training some when needed in the training room." He likely shouldf of done more but he has kept in shape with situps and pushups in his office.   

"Ha, well, sir," Terrence says with a grin, "Perhaps you can tag along for one of the dreadful outings to the marshlands one of these days, after you get back of course."   

Velm frowns"Maybe, I will have to see I suppose"   

"Anyway, captain," Terrence rises. It's unclear if he ever ate. "I suppose I ought to go figure out who you'll bring out to Mossflower. Shouldn't be too long a delay, sir, so don't you worry."   

Velm nods"We can talk later on details Sargent."
   
With a salute, Terrence says, "Aye, sir." With that the master sergeant departs.

Last edited by Proud LP (2024-03-30 02:21:52 PM)

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I am :
Velm-Captain and Chief Healer at Salamandstron
Jaison-Soon to be Master Healer at Redwall