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Post by jenee on Jun 30, 2008 14:44:42 GMT -5
Joren obeyed, though still appeared to be consumed in his own thoughts.
Ravyre was quiet as Demi appeared, though her eyes were fixed on whatever was ahead. The silence lasted for a few long moments, until she finally just stopped walking all together. She whirled around to face Demi with a small groan. "This is too confusing," she complained, obviously distressed.
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Post by m!chelle--✗ on Jun 30, 2008 14:57:05 GMT -5
Alice grabbed a sturdy-looking stick from nearby on the ground, and sat next to him. Tearing a strip of cloth from the bottom of her cloak, she gently raised his arm, and wrapped it up in a crude sort of splint.
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Post by jenee on Jun 30, 2008 15:00:08 GMT -5
Varen winced as his arm was moved, but relaxed when she had finished. "Thanks.." he murmured, still seeming a bit distracted.
Ravyre let out a long sigh. "I mean, what was I supposed to do? Run up to him, hug him, and tell him I missed him, even when I'm not sure I wanted to see him again?"
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Post by m!chelle--✗ on Jun 30, 2008 15:02:31 GMT -5
Demi bit her lip, and shrugged, content to just let her rant for the moment.
"Sure thing." Alice curled up beside him, being careful os his arm, and leaned her head on his shoulder.
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Post by jenee on Jun 30, 2008 15:09:42 GMT -5
Joren sighed again, keeping his arm perfectly still and savoring a moment of peace. He wouldn't have to concern himself with Jane's band for a while...The only thing he had to worry about for now was Ravyre, and even she wasn't around right now. Still, he enjoyed Alice's company, and his trust in her had continued to grow.
Ravyre fell quiet, listening to the soft patter of rain as it hit the canopy of trees above, the ground below. She welcomed the cool water as it splashed on her face, but only enjoyed it for a moment before turning her attention back to Demi.
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Post by m!chelle--✗ on Jun 30, 2008 15:13:54 GMT -5
Alice was still for a few minutes, eyes closed and a faint smile on her face. After a moment, she raised he head, looking up to Joren's face, which she now realized was very close to her own.
Demi glanced at her friend, and murmured, "You gonna be okay?" Her deep red curls were hanging in clumps around her face, and her blazing red eyes were bright wit concern.
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Post by jenee on Jun 30, 2008 15:19:22 GMT -5
Joren turned to face her, and returned the small grin. Then, after a moment of hesitation, he leaned in to gently press his lips against her own. He quickly drew back as soon as he realized what he was doing, eyes wide.
Ravyre bit her lip, lowering her gaze to the ground. "I don't know...I wish I had an answer."
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Post by m!chelle--✗ on Jun 30, 2008 15:30:06 GMT -5
Alice seemed just as surprised as Joren; apparently she hadn't seen that coming. If she could have, she would have blushed, but instead she just gave a small smile.
Demi gave her a sympathetic look, and murmured, "I'm sorry, hon... If I knew one, I'd tell you." After a moment of pondering, she added, "But he seems like he missed you, and really wants you to forgive him. I'd give him a chance, if I were you."
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Post by jenee on Jun 30, 2008 15:35:48 GMT -5
Joren wanted to drive his head into the nearest tree, but forced himself to remain by Alice, looking up at the dark skies and blinking as rain fell into his eyes.
Rayne shook her head. "I don't know..." she murmured, completely lost. "I can try...but, I mean..." She finally sighed in defeat. "I'm sorry. This is my problem...I shouldn't have dragged you into it."
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Post by m!chelle--✗ on Jun 30, 2008 15:44:53 GMT -5
Alice's smile widened, and she lowered her gaze slightly. Biting her lip, she realized she very much wanted to kiss him again. But she also didn't want to make him uncomfortable...
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Post by jenee on Jun 30, 2008 18:00:19 GMT -5
Joren glanced back at her, a little uneasy.
Ravyre sighed. "...Let's head back."
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Post by m!chelle--✗ on Jun 30, 2008 18:05:55 GMT -5
Alice looked back up at him, and couldn't help herself. She reached up, lightly brushing her lips across his, eyes closing.
Demi glanced around. "They're probably all hunting now. Maybe we could too..."
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Post by jenee on Jun 30, 2008 18:09:30 GMT -5
Joren relaxed finally, and returned the kiss. He paid no attention to how bad his an Alice's situation was. He forgot about Rayne and Ravyre for those few moments. He forgot about everything except for her.
Ravyre shrugged. "Alright." She turned and led the way through the trees, still feeling weighed down by the sudden events.
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Post by m!chelle--✗ on Jun 30, 2008 18:24:47 GMT -5
She pressed her small body up against his, her one good hand snaking around his neck to pull herself closer. Her mind was filled only with the sweetness of the moment, and the wish that it would never end.
Demi followed after, now alert for signs of prey. She forgot for a moment her friend's troubles, being apparently very thirsty, and concentrating only on her hunt.
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Post by jenee on Jun 30, 2008 18:31:21 GMT -5
Joren's mind was fixed, for once, on only what was happening then and there. No more worries...Not Jane, not Ravyre, not Rayne, not anything at all. It was a good feeling...and, unfortnately, it didn't last as long as he would have liked. Without thinking, he leaned on his injured arm, and a pain suddenly jolted from it, causing him to suddenly pull away with a sharp intake of breath.
Ravyre, not quite as hungry as Demi, only had half her attention focused on the hunt. Finally, she slowed as the scent of something small hit her nose. She took off after it. Minutes later, she found and joined back up with her friend, having had her fill of rabbit. She decided to just accompany Demi until they were both ready to return.
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