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A Good Surprise and a Bad Surprise- Dibbun Slavers LOG

****None of my characters are in this but no one was ale to log so I said I would cause it's important so here ya go *******

WHO:

Dorarose

Caleb

Xander

Keldorn

Wilson

LOG:

Our intrepid heros have been traveling down the river .As they continue on their way, they eat their lunch in the logboats. DoraRose is in her element making yummy food from their travel rations. They have delicious biscuits with cheese and jam, and a simple salad topped with chopped nuts and dried fruit. They have cold tea to drink. The Gatekeeper looks very pleased with herself as her friends all get their food.   

Xander has been mostly quiet today as he has gonna use to log boats, doesn't me he likes them.

Caleb would be taking up the time to break and much away on his lunch. The mouse seemed pretty happy with d.r's cooking, enjoying the biscuits especially. He had to admit that since coming around, this has been some of the best times he's had. Once he was free to, the mouse would sure his hands were free before he wrote something down, showing it to them all. "So, what is on the plan for today? And Xander, are you alright? You've been quiet today."   

DoraRose shrugs after reading the other mouse's note. "Keep travelin' on down the stream, I suppose." Matilda, the great and mighty Champion and plan-maker, is busy, um, planning. The Gatekeeper glances at the badger. "Aye, do you need to talk, Xander?"   

Xander sighs and speaks " No...not on any plans I..have..." He grows quiet and snorts. He then speaks, " Another matter...another matter though...."   

Caleb seems to be worried for his friend, whimpering as he writes some more down. He's more than happy to listen to Xander if he really needs to talk. "What is the matter you speak of, friend? Please, do not be afraid to speak your mind."   

DoraRose is much calmer about it. Cocking an eyebrow, she finishes her lunch, picks up her black battleaxe, and starts to polish the blades. (This axe has never been so clean and sharp in its LYFE.) "Can we help you with it, Xander? Or do you need more time to think about it?"   

Xander shakes his head " Not...all of my thoughts..too.." He snorts, relax and just breath.He then looks at Caleb " Its..a question for Caleb achally"   

Keldorn looks over at them quietly but doesnt intrupt what ever it might be if its important.   

DoraRose just listens, and eventually her thoughts turn back to the Dibbuns and controlling her anger. She'll make supper when they stop for the night. Pasties, more salad, and fruit scones. Seriously, she's spoiling them with really good camp food...   

It's obvious that Caleb is a bit caught off guard from the sudden query. What could Xander want with him. He would just sit in and listen to them.   

Xander manages a smile as he thinks, and talk of some thing else is likely welcome." I..been thinking Caleb, course its up to you not me.." He is unsure weather to ask, then he does " How would you like to be..adopted by..me and have a mother too, even a little brother?"   

Keldorn listens quietly and smiles, seems a nice idea to him but then its Xander asking of course,he keeps an eye on the land as they paddle along down river.   

Caleb is suddenly struck with a face of surprise. Did... Xander really just ask something like that? Something that he's never thought of since he had left home... a family. The mouse would feel a tear come to his eyes as he doesn't know what to do... he actually tries to speak and no words come out which makes him cry more. It's hard for him to write it but he manages. "You... mean that you want me to be your son? Be a brother to Oz and son to Krisha? Y... You really want something like that?"   

Xander looks at the note and smiles warmly. A true smile and not forced like he has a couple times after being asked how he was ect ect ." Yes..I mean it.." He smiles as he speaks another word "Son"
   
Caleb would only be crying more and more. It was true that he missed his mother and father. Yet there was something about it that just made him feel right... to be called son again just hurt. He would only move to hug Xander, making sure they were close enough to do so. Once he was settled down a bit more, the mouse nods rapidly and writes down, "I... gladly accept, father. I would be honored to be called your child. I... do hope Krisha doesn't mind."   

Xander hugs Caleb as well and smiles " I sm sure she will love the idea"   

"Heh... Oz is going to be surprised to have an older brother as well. I know now that I have you as my father that I can achieve anything... thank you." He just hugs tigher and doesn't let go, shaking a bit from the tears of joy.   

Xander smiles "And maybe I can teach you dome sword moves, if not that's ok too." He grows quiet and speaks "
We will get Oz back...and the others and get home."
   
Caleb would smile and then write down something after having released Xander. "I actually would love to learn. There's stuff I have yet to learn... plus it could possibly give me a position at the Abbey instead of just being some wanderer."   

Caleb would smile and then write down something after having released Xander. "I actually would love to learn. There's stuff I have yet to learn... plus it could possibly give me a position at the Abbey instead of just being some wanderer."   

Xander says, "your live at the abbey son. No need to wander, you could be a wall guard even a member of the Defenders, through thats sort of...well there still is a group sort of"

   
Caleb would nod and writes some more down after having paddled for a moment. "You haven't really told me of the Defenders. What are they like? And a wall guard... does that mean someone up on the Abbey wall, What is that word?"

Xander nods " they watch the walls yeah....and mossflower defenders well...defends mossflower.."
   
"Do you lead the Defenders? I kept hearing of them when I was at the Abbey before we left." While the mouse pawx talks, he makes sure to continue paddling. He doesn't want the others to have soo much work on them.   

Xander nods " I am leader yes..its a small group of beasts and have a couple memebers elsewhere. "   

Caleb would nod as well, continuing to paddle. He was glad to have had some food in him. Meanwhile, the mouse would write some more down, nodding towards the others if directions were given. "It sounds lovely dad... that is going to be hard to get used to. Thank you though, still... to be called son is wonderful."   

Xander nods, he has picked up on paw language also when its used." Yeah all get home..have a feast"   

Keldorn has paid attention mainly to the land, very close attention in fact and mutters something.   

Xander looks at Keldorn " Keldorn?" He rarely hears him mutter.   

Caleb is just happy to talk with them all, proud of all the things that had been happening. However he'd look to Keldorn with concern and sign to them. "Keldorn? What's the matter?"
   
Keldorn seems concern"Maybe...nothing...But he catch movement he was sure of it, they would be stoping soon then he could look and check it out,"I though..." He then narrows his eyes and stands,almost falling as he did see something a ferret stareing back at him from the bank,he grips his rapier and looks ready to not wait for the log boat to go to shore he will go to shore on his own!
   
Xander frowns, then he sees the Ferret and is right away making sure Keldorn doesn't jump in the river!
   
Caleb would notice the ferret after Keldorn, blinking as he goes to grab his own blade. He doesn't want Keldorn jumping in there alone but doesn't want to make a move in case this ferret may be friendly.   

Keldorn stuggles "Let go of me!!!" He just glares hate at the Ferret who just smirks and calls back "So you didnt die huh Keldorn....too bad." And then the shrew says all sorts of cuss words and spits"Wilson......your gonan be the dead beast when I get over there!"   

Xander frowns as he likely would charge but he also isnr letting a friend get hurt" we can deal with him later"
   
Caleb is just staying there, watching and waiting. The mouse grips his sword tight and is glad to know he's wearing his armor for the situation. Whatever this ferret tries to do, he'll intercept.   

Keldorn clearly wants to get to shore. It seems the other Log boat slows a little as well since this one is slowing"He killed her...let me go, just let go" He will relax..for now but he is still alert as the ferret seems to shrug abd smirks as he decides he will come to them! Likely not the best plan.
   
Xander frowns and does let go of Keldorn but only to swing a paddle at Wilson when he gets close enough.   

Caleb watches as the ferret approaches and Keldorn is released. As he gets close, Caleb swings out his blade and keeps it pointed towards Wilson. The mouse's violet eyes seemed to have a fire to them but he was doing this only to protect the shrew.
   
Keldorn scoots away and peers at Wilson as he indeed barely avoids the paddle swing.Keldorn then seems to get his energy back and draws his raspier jumping at Wilson who is a bit surprised but grabs the shrew tightly and goes under the water. A lot of bubbles and churing of water before it settles again and red shows up...that can't be good.No sign of anyone till a cough and gasp is heard and Keldorn is behind the log boat and trying to get back inside,coughing up some water but loooks unhurt...but where is Wilson?   

Xander tries too late and almost panics " Keldorn!!" He spins around when he hears the coughing and goes to help him on board, ok where is he hurt, " Where is Wilson?
"   
Caleb gasps as the two suddenly charge at each other and go down into the water. When it turns red, the mouse is ready to jump in... but Keldorn turns up coughing up water. The mouse looks down to the water and when Xander has the shrew... he jumps in, drawing a dagger in case the ferret may come at him since he can't swing his sword underwater. If there's one person who can tell them where the dibbuns were being taken, it was Wilson?"

Keldorn groans "Dead.....dying..."He passes out from sheer exhalution, as for the ferret...he may be alive, but its barely.   

Xander frowns as he lays Keldorn down gently and looks in the water, he is not the best swimmer but right now he don't care and goes in to the water to get Caleb and Wilson if he can and get back to the log boat as it looks like eveyrone decided going to shore is best idea.   

Caleb would be swimming down towards the area. He actually sees Wilson and manages to grab him, seeing that the guy was barely alive. God he wished LilyMoore and the others of the infirmary were here. The mouse looks up towards Xander as he holds his breath, grabbing up the ferret and holding on to let his father help him.
   
Keldorn is...well passed out,he will be fine but yeah they have a camp setting up now for sure. Wilson is able to gag up a ton of water and looks at them,barely alive and very likely to die on shore here.   

Xander gets Caleb and the ferret Wilson to shore and shivers, "WE...we needa a fire..started."He will help get one started and let the others keep an eye on Keldorn.   

Caleb gets up to the short and nods, looking to the others for help as they get a fire started. However, he knows Wilson is close to death... so they have to get answers now otherwise they will just be on a wild goose chase. The mouse digs through his pack and hands off a cloth to help slow the bleeding, nodding towards Xander before writing down a question. "The dibbuns... where are they taking them?"   

Wilson smirks weakly "Old...slave dock port...not towards...Halyard....other way"He coughs and shivers..."I hope ....those...s.tream rats....killyou...all..."He then closes his eyes and breaths his last, Wilson is dead but least they got a little info anyways.   

Xander listens as he helps slow some bleeding and then backs off, a frown"Streamrats?" He is a little concern and frowns "They know we are following them.."   

Caleb would be trying to focus, grunting as he watched the ferret start to take his last breaths. As Wilson dies, Caleb looks to him and leans forward, closing his eyes slowly. The mouse looks towards his father on what to do... now they know of what can be used, but this means that trouble is brewing.
   
Xander frowns and just sits beside is son and pulls him close "We will be ok...I wont let anyone harm you" He will let the others bury Wilson,he did give them some info after all even if it was very little it was a direction at least. "We also just need to be extra alert I dont like the sound of these stream rats"   

Being hugged to a badger was a strange thing... a rather nice warmth took over Caleb and he just hugged to his father while closing his eyes. He only makes sure to sign some to Xander. "Thank you dad... I think we should get some rest and warm up by the fire. Now we know where we can go."   

Xander nods as he is tried, he can check on Keldorn later, he helps keep watch on one of the watch shifts and stays extra alert as they had to be close or least he hoped they were close..

Last edited by oz (2020-05-28 08:06:24 PM)

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Oz-  Badger-young adult-Wanderer