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Mother Krisha

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Chats in the Great Hall-Redwall Log

Who:

Krisha-Badgermother

Dorarose-Gatekeeper at Redwall

Lacota-Friar at Redwall

Cynthia- Sister in the Order

Caleb-Brother in the Order

LOG:

Krisha is taking some quiet time to look over some lesson plans for the dibbuns later on, looks like some sheets of paper with math on it. She is also eating a late lunch as she looks over the paperwork she has.   

Cynthia has finished washing and drying dishes as she sits down and offers a smile "Hello Mother Krisha, you...doing ok today?"   

Caleb dusts some snow off his cloak as he enters "It's snowing, then guess better to see snow than ice at least and the snow is sticking unlike a couple days ago"   

Krisha glaces at the falling snow she sees in the doorway to the breezeway and shrugs "I guess, we will just have to make sure firewood stays in the fireplaces is all, we are good on firewood I made sure of that"She lays the papers aside "And snow is nice sometimes and other times not so nice"She frowns "My father never did like snow the few times he was ever in it and when he was it was barely a couple minutes, enough time to maybe go from the Blacksmith shop to the tavern and those were close together...well are close together"She sighs "Not sure what they will do without a Blacksmith, they will have to find one soon"   

Cynthia nods "I.... I heard." She is not sure what to say, so many ideas but the words could come out wrong, so she is quiet about it and changes the subject "My son is debating on being a novice for the abbey or not"   

Caleb smiles "Cota will figure it out, ya never know he might decide to be a warrior or join a passing traveling show maybe, he can still learn the abbey ways and rules though and its history, though me and Cynthia did teach him some things already of course. I say leave it up to Cota what he chooses to do"   

Krisha nods "Of course, it's always important to let one choose their path in life, you can guild them still, but in the end it is their choose"She leans back in her chair "I always wondered wot could have happen had me and my father not stayed in the area, he had wanted to leave and.well not sure what his plans would have been likely west or east as he would have not chosen North cause of the colder weather there. I am glad he stayed though and that I live here"   

Cynthia nods "I know me and Caleb missed being here when we moved elsewhere, so we came back and was still able to be Brother and Sister in the order, and I am glad of that"   

Caleb says, "Me too...and winter season is usually the best...well usually it is, any plans for this winter?""

Krisha says, "I am unsure not discussed any ideas with Bear yet, likely the same ones as before. Once the pond is totally frozen and that will be checked, there is ice skating and there is always other snow fun.There will be a feast, likely join that with when midwinter is, and of course a small little thing for the night the Snow Badger is to come"She smiles "The dibbuns always do love that.hot coco and snowflake shaped cookies, small gifts and maybe candy chestnuts. The great hall and some other rooms will be decorated soon enough to make the whole winter time feel more cheery and bright."
   
Cynthia smiles "I have missed all that. Maybe some stories by the fireplace be nice and I know this stuffed apple treat we can make, its real good for cold weather"   

Caleb chuckles "Maybe Friar Lacota will let me help with the winter feast, I helped a little with a feast once"   

Krisha says, "Stories by the fireplace sounds nice and could be like stories of life or what one is thankful for in life. It's always nice to learn about others past sometimes. One can learn things listening to others stories of adventures or just stories of things from few seasons ago, maybe how one got to the abbey if they were not born here"
   
Cynthia says, "I wasn't born here but did live here most of my life, I was orphaned and Friar Lacota adopted me"
   
Caleb says, "I was born in the abbey"   

Krisha smiles as she listens to them, "That had to be nice... I don't know where I was born, father never really said just...a creek close to where his village use to be, somewhere south.way south"   

Cynthia says, "Well guess everyone has a story to tell maybe of their past. South I heard is both good and bad"
   
Caleb says, "Any land can be good or bad, depends on how ya look at it or where you live or grew up"
   
Dora Rose comes in from outside wearing her black tunic and leggings outfit, with her mottled cloak and knitted scarf, mittens, and hat on over it. She closes the front door behind her and crosses over to where the others are seated. Sitting near her son and daughter-in-law, she waves. "Wall duty is the worst in cold weather," she informs them, her voice muffled due to her scarf being wrapped across her face.   

Krisha nods"At least no more icy rain, now its just snow. But not many are going out... I still don't know how the shrews are and when I was in Ferrule couple days ago, they seemed to be doing ok there"   

Cynthia gives a small wave, its nice and warm inside." I don't think may travel in colder weather"
   
Caleb chuckles "Beasts with very warm cloak, isn't there a spice merchant that travels in winter?"   

Gorvenalus enters the room and nods a hello to the gathered beasts "Hello friends I hope all is well"
   
DoraRose is still all bundled up, although she does now pull down her scarf so her face is exposed. "Doing wall duty in freezing rain is about the opposite of what I wanted to do. Any beast who traveled in that is crazy!" She gets a little cranky when her paws are cold. She waves to the beaver as he enters. "I'll be better once I'm done warming up. The older I get, the less I like winter. Makes my bones feel like their metal or something, all stiff and sore and chilled."   

Krisha answers "Fairly...well." She says quietly, she replies "And I don't plan any traveling, and I checked on Xander he is fine and likely gonna stay in Ferravale for a while"   

Cynthia nods quietly"I wonder if Ferravale has any events in winter like ice skating or anything, they like have a pond too I think, right?"
   
Caleb says, "Cold icy rain isn't fun...snow is ok and fun... I remember snowball fights and making snow beast and like a fort once"
   
Gorvenalus listens and clears his throat "Few like cold weather my friends and yes some fun can be had in winter, if one remembers to stay safe while having fun and not be out too long"
   
DoraRose huddles deeper into her cloak. "We should have a snowball fight," She states as she smiles at her son. "It could be fun. Have it on the grass to reduce the chances of anyone slipping. What do you think, Krisha? We could maybe make a whole event of it with the Dibbuns and any adults and older kids who'd like to participate. I know LilyMoore would love it."   

Krisha smiles a little and nods "It could be fun. Like dibbuns vs the grownups one day here soon. It has been a little...well down lately so maybe something fun can cheer beasts up"   

Cynthia says, "I think there will be plenty of snow and this snow is clearly sticking around. Maybe like winners can, hmm ms...don't know.win something"
   
Caleb asks, "when what?" He has decided this would be exciting"Fun is always good to have when ever one can. I mean we have all set up for winter now and no more major like....plans right?"   

Gorvenalus says, "There are no plans that I know of anyways and yes all ready for winter time now, and we even got extra firewood. Maybe have hot cider ready at all times, or hot tea is good too and some mini cakes of some sort."

DoraRose starts unwrapping her scarfs and pulling off her mittens, finally getting warm. "Maybe whoever wins gets to be co-Abbot for a day. Or they get a full day off from school or chores or whatever."   

Krisha says, "I would have to ask Abbot Benar. He is still recovering and...i am still doing some of his duties, but he can do like paper work now and have meetings at least so, that helps. Also fully doing Badger mother duties. Maybe Benar will watch though. I can ask."
   
Cynthia says, "Yeah he needs to come outside his room, even if just for short time frames"   

Caleb says, "sounds like Mother Krisha needs a couple days break maybe"   

Gorvenalus chuckles "I believe she did take at least a day off."Though he may talk her into another day off here soon"
   
DoraRose nods. "I'll let you and the Healers get him out. I can help organize the teams. I kinda wanna hit people with snowballs, to be honest." She has finished taking off her cloak and knitted things, and now she's fiddling with her knitted sweater, trying to settle it on her shoulders.   

Krisha manages a small chuckle and nods"Could be fun maybe here in a week or so." She sighs "Wish Xander could be here, but he is gonna stay in Ferravale for...well not sure how long"
   
Cynthia is curious and asks "Why is Xander in Ferravale for?"   

Caleb listens and smiles "Snow ball fight be fun, been a while since had one. Could build like small snow walls to sit behind"
   
Gorvenalus says, "Maybe he can come visit, but we leave that up to Xander. I am sure he is fine though"
   
DoraRose glances at her son, then at the badger. "Xander accidentally almost killed the Abbot as a mistake. I'm hoping to talk to him soon. Maybe I'll go to Ferravale here in a few weeks.....visit Blisa, too...."   

Krisha nods "Ok...he is probably at the tavern, he has an office in the upstairs, or he is at this hut there somewhere."
   
Cynthia asks, "Ferravale is like a little under half a day away, isn't it?"   

Caleb nods "And yeah, but he like told beasts he was sorry, does he not like the abbey anymore? Is he not allowed to be here or something?"
   
Gorvenalus nods "A trip to Ferravale might be good, get any needed updates we don't already have, see how beasts are. Always good to keep in touch with all allies and to answer a question Xander is allowed in the abbey, it was his choice to not come back for now"
   
DoraRose shrugs. "That's what I plan to find out when I talk to him, son. I think he's allowed to be here....but maybe Benar doesn't want to see him. I'll have to find out. As well as finding out how Ferravale is doing right now, especially with the ice storm." Turning to her daughter-in-law, the Gatekeeper adds, "Well, yes, in good weather. With the road so icy and slick, I may need to take camping supplies, just to be on the safe side. I dislike traveling at night, always have. Call it my Warrior instincts overreacting."   

Krisha frowns as she goes to put some plates and a mug she has away." I'm....gonna go get some...tea or scones...be right back"
   
Cynthia says, "Night can be spooky, in the woods for sure Ike when the one lizard was around...then the woods always look creepy at night and more so in winter...tree skeletons....just creepy"
   
Caleb nods "I like Xander, he is nice or least I think he is nice and what he did was an accident"   

Gorvenalus watches Krisha head to the kitchens and nods, he looks back to the others "I am sure things will work out"   

DoraRose nods. "Aye, I believe Xander is good and kind, a true Warrior. He just needs someone to talk to, may hap. Someone who will listen." She smiles at Cynthia. "Aye, even when there is no danger, the woodlands are spooky. I never sleep as well out in the woods as I do here in Red wall or over in Ferravale."
   
Krisha makes her way back into the room and sits down a kettle of tea and has some berry scones, "Here." She says softly "And the roads are not too bad.well ambush wise.weather is not best for some beasts"   

Cynthia says, "Weather is gonna be cold and annoying most likely, snow is sometimes like nice to walk in and sometimes not"

Gorvenalus says, "One just needs to be...careful in winter weather but things can still happen"
   
DoraRose smiles and gets some tea and a scone, thanking the badger. After settling back down in her seat, the Gatekeeper waves her paw airily. "Oh, it'll be fine. I know what I'm doing. I can even help escort some other beasts to Ferravale if they're wanting to go, too."   

Krisha says, "I will stay here, got things to do here and spend enough time away so need to catch up...but maybe will give you a message for Xander"
   
Cynthia says, "Ferravale is ok, wouldn't walk around too much at night, in the day time it's ok. I think. I was there like once"   

Gorvenalus nods "I have been there more than once to check on friends or to just get updates on how the village is doing"
   
DoraRose nods to the badger. "I will make sure to deliver it to him first thing. Well, after I say hi to Blisa. Should always speak to the Chieftain first." She sits up a little straighter. "Meh. Most of the less friendly vermin leave me alone. They usually only bother me when they're drunk, and it's pretty easy to defeat them then." She pauses. Oh, yeah, her daughter-in-law isn't a Warrior. Oops. "But yeah, if a beast isn't a Warrior, it would be best to walk in a group at night. Or stay inside and go to bed early. That's always a nice thing to do," she adds wistfully. She hasn't done that in a while...
   
Krisha says, "Yes always travel with another beast, never go anywhere loan outside the abbey. There is an inn by the tavern, maybe stay there if needed and yeah don't know many in Ferravale that's....ok to be around.there is Blisa, maybe Patch but I don't totally trust him really and Xander is there for now, he owns the tavern and the Defender base in by the tavern"
   
Cynthia says, "Moss flower Defenders, yeah... I meet some of them before, they have like an archer hare now"
   
Gorvenalus chuckles "Patch is, an interesting beast...which brings up something mentioned, an ale he was to bring down to the abbey maybe, and he was needing some October Ale, but we likely should leave the up to Bear." He hmms "Does Ferravale have someone who brews ale and such?"   

DoraRose listens quietly. She had been and still is planning on traveling to Ferravale alone, unless someone else leaves the Abbey at the same time as her, heading north. But she's not going to mention that. It would make everyone be worried. "Patch is a jerk and a dork. Helpful, yes, but one of these days I'm gonna have to sock 'im one in the face or something." It's obvious he's ticked her off a few times. "I honestly have no idea, Gorvenalus. I can find out when I'm in Ferravale, if you'd like."   

Krisha shrugs,"I....don't know I was only there a couple days...that's all. Xander walked me back here and then headed back to Ferravale   

Cynthia asks, "Patch?" Ok clearly she has yet to meet him if sounds like "Who is he?"   

Gorvenalus says, "A rat who works at the tavern" He leaves it at that and nods "Up to you. I think a couple beasts just make ale and such there, I am unsure as I said I check on Ferrule sometimes and if its important I update the abbey log book"

DoraRose nods and sips her tea. "I think I'll check. Wouldn't hurt to know." Sighing, she adds, "Patch is an aggravating rat who is friends with Xander. He works in the tavern, and I think will do spy things for Blisa when she threatens him. Don't leave any valuables out where he can see them."   

Krisha says, "I dislike him and." She frowns "Think he made ...father mad one time too.anyways"Change subject" Other than Patch and maybe some vermin here and there Ferravale isn't a bad place, and they have a peace treaty with the abbey"

Cynthia says, "That would be bad, a like monitor being grumpy"   

Gorvenalus says, "Well no one should be grumpy... I need to do some things my friends so do excuse me"He heads off."   

Krisha shrugs "Beasts can be grumpy at times...every beast can have stressful times, though being too grumpy isn't good and yeah don't anger a monitor for sure, there is a couple others beast to not anger either as...well be bad idea, like a wolverine or sometimes a badger at times"
   
DoraRose scowls into her tea. "Patch makes me grumpy," she mumbles. Glancing at her daughter-in-law, she smiles. "Ferravale's actually a really nice place. Maybe when the weather's warmer, I can take all of you there as a family. Make an event of it."   

Cynthia smiles "That be nice.me, Caleb, Cota, nanna and you and maybe your brother also"   

Krisha nods "Ferravale is ok. I almost ed lived there when I first came to Moss flower with father...but ended up here, and I am glad for that"   

DoraRose smiles. "That sounds lovely, Cynthia. Lily will be thrilled, and I'm sure we can convince Nana. Maybe we could get Lacota to come along, too." Turning to the badger, she adds, "I'm glad you're living here, too."
   
"Get me to come along for what?" Speak of the Devil, there he is. "You know the weather's turned entirely too cold this past week. It was below freezing last night..."
   
Krisha frowns "The weather is...bad. That's true." She nods a hello to the Friar"It's snowing right now too, but snow is better than icy rain"
   
Cynthia smiles "Hello Father, we were just talking about a trip to Ferravale, when its warmer of course so could be a , well a while."   

DoraRose nods. "Snow is WAY better than icy rain when one is on wall duty, lemme tell ya..." She smiles at the Friar. "When the weather gets warm, you're coming with my family to Ferravale for a little trip as a family. It's decided. You're welcome." She may or may not be doing it this way just to see how the squirrel will react.   

Lacota moves over to Cynthia's side, though he looks at Dora Rose with mild distrust. "Family trip to Ferravale, eh? This'll be come spring, I take it. Well, of course I'd go for Cynthia." He gives her shoulder a gentle pat. "Though I have to wonder how long this has been decided..."
   
Krisha manages a small smile, a small chuckle even." I.don't think long your have to ask them, but I agree Spring be best, least for that anything else can be sooner maybe."   

Cynthia smiles"It is with Dorarose and caleb, cota and angela, Emyuil tooo and oh course your father. And a couple day break might be nice"   

DoraRose raises an eyebrow at her daughter-in-law. "You're forgetting your sister-in-law, hon." Smiling, she looks up at the squirrel. "Oh, for simply AGES. Didn't you know?" She's obviously joking, trying to be annoying. It's probably working.   

Lacota harrumps. It is working, though he's reigning himself in, mostly. "Yes, well... Nobeast told me. As for a couple of days, my dear... I'll have to leave strict instructions before we go, namely that Sister Violet not be allowed within ten feet of the kitchen."
   
Krisha listens "Family is important and spending time with them is as well"She smiles a little in thought, hen sighs a little"Just wish Xander would have stayed at the abbey, but its fine.he is in Ferravale so least I know where he is and I can go see him when I can"   

Cynthia glaces at the badger Mother"Maybe Xander can.visit you. Maybe more beasts can like talk to him" She looks back to her father"Just a couple days. Just have someone you trust to keep an eye on things"   

DoraRose grins and sips her tea. She managed to provoke him! Yay! "Oh, aye, we'll wait until Spring. I need to make a trip to Ferravale here soon, partly to talk to Xander, but I'm not going to have a fun family outing in this weather. Lily Moore's whining alone would make that my worst idea of the season."
   
Lacota nods his head, though he eyes Dora Rose. "Ah, Cynthia, don't worry. Novice Brad has been showing himself to be more responsible this past season, so we'll see how well he can manage while I'm gone. Consider it his final test before he graduates to a full Order Beast..."
   
Krisha says, "Just be careful on the road, both times.anytime." She says softly"Ferravale can be rough the short amount of time I visited...as said if things had turned out different may of ended up living there, maybe helping in the Blacksmith shop"
   
Cynthia smiles and nods." It will be fun for all.a couple day outing. And dont worry Fillmore as well." Of course, she wants her to come, she ment to say the name and had thought she did but saying now just reassures her it was said. She looks at the badger "You know how to do Blacksmith stuff?"   

Dora Rose smiles. "At LEAST a couple days." She glances at the badger. "Our Badger Mother is a multi-talented creature." Noticing the Friar looking at her, she innocently adds, "What?"   

Lacota  harrumps. "Nothing," he replies gruffly, turning his attention back to his daughter. "*You* just be most careful of all, okay, Cynthia? Promise your grumpy dad that you won't ever be careless, especially not in Ferravale... That's where Krystal was headed when..." He looks away, doesn't finish his sentence.
   
Krisha smiles "My father was a Blacksmith, he taught me a little... I can fix a forge and do some forge work, not anything too major though. He also taught me to defend myself if I ever need to"So yes she can fight she just avoids it as fighting is and always will be a last resort.   

Cynthia nods, she frowns when Krystal is mentioned, she remembered being there when a beast carried her inside the abbey. She nods "I am always careful dad.sides I can run really fast if I ever need to." She goes to hug him if he allows it." I have no plans to go outside the abbey anytime soon, no reason to"
   
Dora Rose lets the father/daughter thing happen in peace, and instead turns to the badger. "All good skills to have in the Abbey and in our Badger Mother. The Dibbuns will be more than safe with you around."   

Krisha smiles, she is feeling better than she was "Guess that's why. Oz knew I would be a good Badger mother, I. I don't know. I do know Oz could like use a staff, didn't get a chance to see how good he was with it, but he didn't know how to use blades, said he never wanted to learn, he hated blades but others in his family knew how to use them just not him. But he still protected the dibbuns when he needed to, lucky it was a very rare thing to which I am glad. Course know basic stuff too.sew, cook some, teacher skills for math and reading and lessons on the abbey charter and other things like abbey rules and history"   

Lacota  absolutely allows the hug. He squeezes Cynthia. "Just... You're all I've got in the world, you know? You, and Caleb, and your dibbuns. Otherwise, I'm just a lonely old squirrel..."
   
Cynthia nods "Well.dibbun, Cota"
   
Dora Rose smiles grimly. "Oz fighting was something to behold, I'll tell you that. I always tell beasts to never anger a badger, no matter how peaceable they may be." She finishes her tea, stands, and stretches. After rearranging her sweater, she grabs her cloak, hat, scarf, and mittens, and starts wrapping herself up again.   

Lacota  frowns after a moment. "Err, yes, Cota. Fine boy he is, too..." He looks over as DoraRose begins to depart.   

Krisha nods, she frowns a little as she thinks on some things "I should go check on the dibuns, so excuse me"She slips off quietly   

Cynthia nods "Its ok.... I am unsure where Cota is, he is in the abbey somewhere likely trying to figure out if he wants to be a novice or something else"   

Dora Rose has finished wrapping up and tugs her cloak close. "Cota is a good lad," she agrees. "I'll see y'all later. Need to go check on Nana and Lily, then hopefully head to bed." She goes to give them both a hug (Lacota's is more of a sneak attack hug, though, since she's assuming he'll flee or something), and then back out into the cold she goes....

Krisha meanwhile gets a story done for the dibbuns, and after they are in bed sleeping she herself gets to bed, she needs some rest.