Talking about the AWOL LilyMoore (Mourning Lorimis RP; before the funeral)
This happened the day of Abbot Lorimis' funeral ICly.
RW Abbey: Late Rose Garden
The Rose garden offers solitude and peace from every-day life of the abbey. A feeling of tranquility is presented through the roses and the open area that seems to flow over everything around.
Buds stud the plants along with greenery that shows through the last remnants of icicles that simplly /won't/ leave. The last vestige of the winter snow has long since melted from the trainquil little spot -- seeing as it's a popular place for young couples it's no wonder that the new carpet of grass under foot is now trampled flat. As it matures it will come back, but for now, it can remain flat. The little buds are already showing their colors, even a few of the early-bloomers beginning to come out and open up. A lovely place to represent spring, no?
Exits: [O]pen [G]round
Scioto the cat. DoraRose the mouse. Zarok the monitor lizard. Flicktail the fox.
Scioto is sitting in the rose garden as its quiet here and he has with him some paper and a quill pen and ink bottle. He hmms as he writes down something and rereads it and writes down something else. The day is slightly cool, but its slwoly getting to be a nice warm spring day.
DoraRose is feeling beyond distraught. She can't find LilyMoore and it's the day of the funeral. To try and calm herself down, she heads to the Late Rose Garden. He black dress and apron communicate the sorrow of the day. She enters the garden and pauses as she sees the cat. Hoping she hasn't disturbed him, she goes to slowly back away.
Zarok ambles into the garden beside his adoptive aunt. The monitor is wearing his habit, but has added a black cloak held by the Sampetran clasp that Benar gifted to him. He says nothing.
Scioto is finishing up what ever he is writting and looks it over, "Lets see, what to add...well doesn't have to be long.." He looks up as he sees the mousemaid, "Greetings, I was just updating the peace treaty with Ferravale and Redwall and will have it signed by me and the new abbot later today "
DoraRose smiles and comes forward after resting her paw on the lizard's head for a moment. "I am glad to hear that. It always gives me great pleasure to have such strong allies." She looks under a bush, then straightens, frowning with worry. "Have y'all seen Lily? I haven't been able to find her for days."
Scioto shakes his head "I am sorry. Not seen many beasts today and I have not talked to many here except Benar. I came to pay respects to Lorimis as he was a good friend. I plan to try and visit more often than I use to, as before I admit I did avoid the abbey and not for the best reasons"
Zarok makes his purring noise and leans on DoraRose for a chin-scratch. "Well you back now," he reasons. "Zo what doessss it matter?"
DoraRose sighs, then nods as she absently scratches her adopted nephew's chin. "Well, thanks anyway." She goes to sit on the bench by the cat. "I'm sorry that you weren't comfortable to come visit us here. But I'm glad that you let Blisa come. She seemed to enjoy herself at the feast."
Scioto nods "I...guess its somewhat the past, felt trapped then and started to dislike it here. But these feelings have faded now and one reason to let all know the peace treaty is still in place and what better way than to renew it with the new abbot"
Zarok nibbles on the tip of his tail reflectively, enjoying the chin-scratch. He tastes the air a couple times after and looks around. It's so nice out....
DoraRose goes to absently hug the lizard. "That makes allot of sense. Wise thinking on your part. I'm sure many beasts here in Redwall are unsure about if the treaty is still in effect." She pauses, then adds, "I wonder who the next Abbot or Abbess will be...?"
Zarok hugs DoraRose back and heads off towards the orchard.
Scioto shrugs as he rolls up the updated treaty and places it in his cloak, "I am unsure"
Flicktail comes walking in the Garden "Hello DoraRose..help great Cheiftian enjoyin' the garden?"
DoraRose turns and smiles at the Abbey Champion. "Good day, Sir Flick. Well, I was looking for my daughter, but I decided to take a break and talk with Scioto. Have you seen Lily?" She looks anxious, and is filled with worry.
Scioto waves to Flicktail "Greetings Champion"
Flicktail says, "It is very good to see you Chieftain" he looks to Dora Rose "try not to worry, I have every beast looking for her, I have told her she could train wi' me I cannot believe she would leave knowing I would do that for her"
DoraRose smiles a little. "Thank you, Flicktail. I'm sure you're right. I just can't help but worry. She's not showing up to meals, and she hardly eats anything before washing dishes and vanishing again. I'm afraid she's going to get sick from lack of food."
Scioto frowns, "Well...least sounds like she is inside the abbey somewhere, just where at. I can understand your worry I worry, maybe too much at times. On my daughter too"
Flicktail asks, "why do you think she is doing this Dora Rose?" he looks to Scioto "I am very glad we are friends Cheiftian, I hope Blisa is well...and Ferdie"
DoraRose shrugs, the buries her face in her paws. "I have no idea. She's been acting oddly since...since Lorimis....since the Abbot died. At first I thought it had to do with her sadness, but there seems to be more than that..."
Scioto says, "I am sure Blisa is your friend Flicktail, she is here...somewhere""
Flicktail nod to Scioto and comforts DR "do you see her at all? have you tried saying this to her as well? Lilly is not the kind to like to make others cry"
Scioto says, "Someone should talk to her, if they see her and try and find out what is wrong"
Flicktail says, "aye if I can see her I will"
DoraRose sniffs and goes to wipe her nose with a handkerchief as she lets the fox hug her. "No, I haven't seen her. She doesn't come to the gatehouse to sleep. I've only heard this from the kitchen helpers. I wish I could catch her and tell her how worried I am..."
Scioto says, "Maybe she will be at the funeral today"
Flicktail says, "We will get the message to her"
DoraRose sniffs and nods. "Thank you. I can't think of any reason why she wouldn't be at the funeral....I think she respected the Abbot more than any other beast..." She gasps and looks up. "Do you think maybe she feels she caused his death by disappointing him so much?"
Flicktail says, "it is possible....I think she is hurt and wants some time maybe"
Scioto says, "Some time alone is fine...some, but not alot and friends and family is always good to have around to help as well.""
Flicktail hates to see DR like this and sits with her doing what he can
DoraRose buries her face in her paws again. "If only she would stay in one place long enough for me to find her and tell her that..."
Scioto asks, "You said she would not miss the funeral right? There is where you tell her quietly to talk to you later tonight""
Flicktail says, "All I can say is tell other beasts...let them know how you feel"
DoraRose nods as a rogue tear slips down her cheek. "I hope so. That's a good idea. I'll do that." She wipes the tear away with her sleeve, sniffing. Sighing, she smiles slightly and says, "Well, I'm a cheerful bundle of joy today..."
Flicktail says, "well that's why we are ere...your not alone ya knows"
Scioto says, "I do not expect there to be no tears today, there will be many most likely"
DoraRose nods, smiling at the fox. "Thank you. I am grateful that you're here for me." She sighs and wipes her nose again. "This is going to be a very sad day...I wish we didn't have to have a funeral. I keep expecting him to come doddering out of the Abbey building and ask if Lily's returned his books yet."
Scioto smiles "We should remember the good times and not the bad times"
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