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* Fosst sits on a hilltop overlooking the Starwater. He watches the river run the surface of its water glistening with the brilliant sunlight of a warm day. The hood of his brown cloak is pushed back, and his gloved hands lay laced in his lap. He appears lost in thought as he watches the river flow. * Sabrina walks along the river, her cloak hanging loosely on her shoulders and she has a small basket in one hand. She is singing softly as she walks. * Fosst blinks, and looks up at the horizon as his daydreams run away. He turns his head slightly at the sound of Sabrina's voice, not quite recognizing it. * Sabrina continues to walk, her voice raising some as she continues the song. She closes her eyes for a moment, her mind intent on the song flowing from her lips. * Fosst scratches his head, and looks around. Suddenly his lidded eyes rise, and he smiles. He waves to Sabrina as she walks, and calls out, {Good day to you!} * Sabrina blinks, her singing coming to a quick end. She glances up and sees Fosst. Smiling she makes her way over to him. {Well hello there} * Fosst nods to her as she comes up the hill. {I admit I didn't expect to see you here--I decided to get out of the Hall to clear my head with the fresh air.} * Sabrina grins at him. {Are you saying you wouldn't have come had you expected to see me here.} her voice teasing. * Fosst chuckles. {Well, if that's the way you think about it, I won't contradict you.} He grins. {Did you come for the view as well, then?} * Sabrina shakes her head and lifts the basket. "I am on my way out to Ellesmere to visit Meghan and Abagail. I just like to come this way because the view is so pretty." * Fosst nods. "Ellesmere--is it near Marsember, then? You don't look to have brought equipment for a long journey." <Sabrina> It's not far. ::she points up away from the city:: Just up that way a bit. * Fosst looks down the road where Sabrina is pointing. "Really?" He looks again at the river, and then back to Sabrina. "Would you mind having a travelling companion? I would enjoy the walk." <Sabrina> I would like that very much. I have come to enjoy your company a lot ::she smiles softly:: * Fosst stands, and brushes some of the grass off of his cloak. "Thank you." He looks up to Sabrina and smiles. "I enjoy your company also--I don't know anyone in Marsember quite so well." He looks about, and adjusts his gloves. "Do you want to rest a bit, or shall we be off?" * Sabrina shifts her basket to her other hand. "We should go. I want to be able to spend a bit of time visiting with Meghan and Abby." She begins off to Ellesmere. * Fosst nods, begins to walk down the hill toward the road. "Alright then. --I don't think I've ever met Meghan, though I have met Abby." * Sabrina glances sidelong at Fosst. "Well you'll not very often find Abby without Meghan. If so she is probably with Michelle." * Fosst hmms. "Perhaps I didn't see her, then--either way, it is better to have a more formal introduction." He nods sagely. * Sabrina nods. "I will be happy to introduce you to them." * Fosst smiles. "I'd like to meet them. Is Ellesmere a small town, then?" * Sabrina chuckles "Some might think so with the amount of people that go in and out of it. You will see." <Meghan> ::on the horizon Ellesmere can be seen. It is a very large house with a long path leading up to it. There is a porch on the front and the path breaks off at the porch and leads around to the back. As they get closer they can see Meghan sitting out front on the porch, bouncing Abby in her lap:: * Sabrina pauses and points out the house to Fosst. "That is Ellesmere." * Fosst looks surprised, and says, "Oh! My mistake. A large house, then." He smiles. "It's impressive!" * Sabrina smiles and nods as they continues on to Ellesmere. * Meghan looks up as Fosst and Sabrina approach. She smiles and waves at them, turning Abby to sit in her lap. * Sabrina leans close as the approach and whispers "Abby is the baby." * Fosst waves back, and nods. "Yes, I think I remember Abby." He smiles. "Ah! Yes, Meghan was in the Hall, I remember now." <Meghan> ::Abby waves her hands and makes giggling baby noises. She is wearing a dark blue jumper and her dark hair is in a little pony tail:: <Sabrina> Hello Meghan, Abagail ::she reaches out to squeeze Abby's hand:: This is Fosst. ::she stands aside:: Fosst, Meghan and her daughter Abagail. * Fosst bows politely. "It is a pleasure to meet you both." He smiles, and looks at Ellesmere again. "Your home is--quite admirable in size, I must say!" * Meghan nods to Fosst. "Very nice to meet you Fosst. I have heard a bit about you," she smiles at Sabrina. "And how are you songbird?" * Meghan nods "It is quite large." * Sabrina releases Abby's hand "I am well thank you. I was hoping Abby was in a better mood and we might visit?" * Meghan smiles "She is in a very good mood. We are enjoying the warmth of the afternoon, and you are both welcome to stay and visit a while." * Sabrina reaches into the basket and pulls out a brightly colored stuffed bear. She holds it out to Abby and the baby eagerly takes it, the ear going straight to her mouth. * Fosst smiles. "Thank you. Yes, it is a lovely day out... just earlier today I was watching the Starwater. It was very relaxing." * Meghan nods "It is a beautiful river. How are you liking Marsember Fosst? Sabrina tells me that you come from Uthgardt. It must be quite different for you." * Fosst scratches his head. "It is different in far more ways than I could have known--the climate, the people, everything is different. But all in all, Marsember is a much more hospitable place." He smiles slightly. "I like it here." * Meghan nods and smiles. "Good. I have come to think of it as home." she stands "Why don't we go inside." She turns and leads them into Ellesmere. * Sabrina follows Meghan inside, shrugging off her cloak as she goes. * Fosst casts a look at the horizon, pausing for a moment before following them inside. He removes his cloak, and looks around. <Meghan> ::The stairway up to the second level is straight ahead and off to the right is the living room. Meghan leads them in there and places Abby on a blanket on the floor. There is a couch and a few chairs.:: Please have a seat. I'll get something to drink. ::She disappears into the kitchen:: * Sabrina goes and sits next to Abby on the floor. Abby looks up at Fosst while chewing on the bear's ear. * Fosst smiles amusedly back at Abby, and goes to take a seat at a nearby chair. "How old is she?" * Sabrina looks thoughtful "About six months I think." She tickles Abby lightly and the baby grins and drops the bear reaching for Sabrina, who promptly picks her up and snuggles her. * Fosst says, "I would not be able to tell at all." He chuckles as he watches, smiling slightly. * Meghan returns with a tray that has a pitcher and three glasses. She smiles at Sabrina and Abby and places the try down on a small table. "Fosst is water ok?" <Fosst> Water is quite fine. I don't drink much else. * Meghan nods and pours him a glass. She pours another for herself and sits on the couch near Sabrina and Abby. "I'll let you get some if you'd like Brina." * Sabrina nods as she attempts to untangle Abby's finger from her hair. "Thank you Meg." * Meghan smiles and looks over to Fosst. "So what interesting thing have you found in Marsember Fosst?" * Fosst sips from his glass and thinks. "Interesting things? Perhaps, the most--disconcerting thing, would be the common nature of magic here. It was very surprising." * Meghan nods "I can understand that. There was no magic at all where I came from. It was very unusual to me as well." * Fosst thinks. "Is magic common only in Marsember? Perhaps that is the case." * Sabrina plays with Abby a bit more and then sets her down again. She goes to get a glass of water and sits on the floor near Fosst, leaning a bit against his chair. Abby proceeds to crawl/slide over towards them. <Meghan> I'm not sure that it is only common in Marsember, but I am not very sure. I have been to very few places outside of the city. * Fosst nods. "Well, when one day I know, I will return and tell you." He sips his water. "I plan on traveling to many places, Miss Meghan." * Meghan looks slightly surprised and then nods. "I look forward to hearing your tales then." She smiles a bit and turns her gaze towards Abby. The baby has reaches Sabrina and is pulling herself up. She is making soft babbling noises. * Sabrina lifts Abby up and kisses her cheek before helping her to stand. Abby reaches to grasp Fosst's leg before wobbling and sitting down hard. * Fosst looks a little surprised, and chuckles. "She hasn't walked yet, then? She is adorable when she tries." * Meghan smiles and shakes her head. "Not yet thank goddess. She is just starting to crawl around, and that in itself is enough for the moment." <Meghan> ::Abby waves her hands up at Fosst and grabs for his leg again:: * Meghan turns her gaze to Sabrina. "How is your music coming? An how is Kevil?" <Sabrina> The music is going very well. It seems there is no end to what I can learn from Kevil. He is good as well. He and Loria just moved into a house in city. * Fosst looks down a little confusedly at Abby, and continues to listen to the conversation. * Meghan nods "Good. Will you tell him I said hello, when you see him next." * Sabrina looks up at Meghan. "I will, but it might be nicer if you told him yourself." * Meghan smiles softly "Many things might be nicer songbird. But they are not meant to be." * Fosst sips his water, becoming increasingly more attentive of Abby as the conversation continues. * Sabrina nods and looks from Abby to Fosst "I think she wants you to pick her up." Abby continues to tug on Fosst's leg. * Fosst looks down, and with some difficulty, brings himself to picking Abby up and placing her in his lap. He looks at Sabrina almost pleadingly. * Sabrina grins up at Fosst "She won't bite you" <Meghan> ::Abby pulls herself close to Fosst and grabs a handful of his shirt, contently munching on it.:: * Fosst opens his mouth in surprise, and watches his shirt become chewed. He lowers his arms and resigns himself to watching, and sighs. * Sabrina grabs the bear and offers it to Abby, who releases Fosst's shirt and chews on the bear. * Fosst looks relieved, and realizing he's still holding his glass, has a drink from it. * Meghan smiles at Abby and Fosst. "She is teething. We just assume everything is going to get chewed on eventually." Abby looks up at Fosst as she chews on the bear and watching him curiously. * Fosst looks up, and nods. "I would expect so--it's still rather... cute." * Sabrina beings to sing softly. A few colored balls appear around Abby and she giggles, swatting at them. They slowly move around her. * Fosst watches, still slightly nervous. * Sabrina slowly stops singing and the balls fade away. Abby yawns and leans against Fosst, she turns the bear over and begins chewing on it's foot. * Meghan smiles and stands. "I do think it is nap time." * Fosst scratches his head. "Comfort with magic must be part of one's upbringing, then..." He sips his water. * Sabrina stands and finishes her water. "Thanks for visiting with us Meg." * Meghan nods and she reaches to pull Abby from Fosst's lap. "It is always nice to have you songbird." She looks to Fosst as she rocks Abby. "Feel free to come visit anytime Fosst. It was a pleasure meeting you." * Fosst helps Meghan pick Abby up, and nods. "And you. Thank you for a relaxing afternoon." He stands, and examines his enspittled shirt. * Fosst says, "Do tell me when she learns to walk." He smiles. * Meghan grin "It will dry, trust me." she nods "Sabrina comes often, please come back with her sometime." * Meghan leads them over to the door. * Fosst still pokes at the wet spot on his shirt as he follows, and eventually gives up. He takes his cloak from its place near the door and dons it. * Sabrina wraps her cloak around her shoulders as she goes. "Meg you really should come and visit with Kevil. I know he would really like it if you did." * Meghan smiles and hugs Sabrina with one arm. "I wish it was that simple. I will try and get in and see him sometime soon." * Meghan waves them out. "Enjoy the afternoon you two." * Fosst nods, and waves back. "You as well, Miss Meghan." * Sabrina smiles and walks out down to the path before turning and waving. * Sabrina turns and begins walking back to Marsember, the sun much lower in the sky. She is quiet and looks thoughtful. * Fosst scratches his chin and looks distracted as they walk along. "The wave is interesting... it means both coming and going?" * Sabrina nods without looking at him. "Yes" * Fosst looks at his hand and turns it over once or twice, and then returns his attention to the path. "A very charming residence. I--" He pauses, and hmms. "Sabrina, we didn't meet Meghan's husband." * Sabrina glances over to Fosst "She is not married." * Fosst replies, "Ah..." He looks toward the sun. "We spent more time there than I thought! Goodness." * Sabrina nods. "I hope I didn't keep you from anything." * Fosst shakes his head. "Nothing of the sort. I was almost worried about how I would spend the day." He stretches. "And there is now less day to worry about." * Sabrina smiles. "Well I will do my best not to take up so much of your time. You must be growing tired of my company, especially when there are so many interesting people to know in Marsember." * Fosst raises an eyebrow. "Don't say that, Sabrina--I hardly know anyone else in Marsember. Zoya's tower is frightening enough to keep me away, and I don't know quite where else to find good company." He grins. "Of course, if this means you would rather not waste time by having me near, I could go my sullen way." He chuckles a little. * Sabrina grins and looks at him. "Zoya's tower is not so bad. You just have to stick by someone and remember not to let it frighten you." she looks down at the path "And I would hardly call your company a waste of time. I look forward to it." * Fosst nods. "If that's the way you feel, then I won't hear any more about my time with you being wasteful. I also enjoy it." He looks again at the horizon. "Besides, I haven't met anyone else in Marsember who knows quite so many charming locations." * Sabrina nods. "I'm glad you like them. I think that I have shown you them all though." * Fosst looks at her, and makes a face. "It will take quite some time to tire of them, though. Are you feeling well, Sabrina?" * Sabrina glances to him and then nods. "I am. I'm just a little confused about some things is all." * Fosst looks back to the road. "I hope you sort them out soon, then. Confusion is a very painful sort of feeling." * Sabrina nods. <Fosst> ::Sabrina and Fosst arrive back in town as the sunlight just begins to dim. The bustle of the streets is beginning to thin.:: * Sabrina glances around and then looks to Fosst. "Well I am going to go home. I am glad we met today." * Fosst nods. "It was a pleasure, and I enjoyed both the walk and the company." He smiles. "Farewell!" * Sabrina waves and manages a wobbly smile. She turns and quickly disappears. * Fosst gradually lets the smile drop before it is replaced by a look of worry. He pulls the hood of his cloak over his head, and moves in the direction of the Hall. |
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