The Bookwyrm he/him Posted October 18, 2024 Posted October 18, 2024 10 minutes ago, Spark of Hope said: She tried to stop him. "It's not that I don't want to, really! It's been so long I... I don't know if I can." He paused in the doorway. "You're one of the strongest people I know, Mare. I know you can. I just wish I knew how to help you see that."
Through the Living Hope Posted October 18, 2024 Author Posted October 18, 2024 22 minutes ago, The Bookwyrm said: He paused in the doorway. "You're one of the strongest people I know, Mare. I know you can. I just wish I knew how to help you see that." "I'm- I'm going to try. I promise."
The Bookwyrm he/him Posted October 18, 2024 Posted October 18, 2024 Just now, Spark of Hope said: "I'm- I'm going to try. I promise." Tinker turned. "It's been six years, Marewill. Don't try anymore. Just do it." He left, gently closing the door behind him. Spoiler ...I don't mean to sound like Yoda...but honestly it's good advice. 1
Through the Living Hope Posted October 18, 2024 Author Posted October 18, 2024 24 minutes ago, The Bookwyrm said: Tinker turned. "It's been six years, Marewill. Don't try anymore. Just do it." He left, gently closing the door behind him. Reveal hidden contents ...I don't mean to sound like Yoda...but honestly it's good advice. She took a deep breath. “Okay.”
The Bookwyrm he/him Posted October 18, 2024 Posted October 18, 2024 Just now, Spark of Hope said: She took a deep breath. “Okay.” Tinker walked. He didn't go back to his parent's house. He didn't feel like explaining how that conversation had gone. Was that fair to her? Did I make a mistake?
Through the Living Hope Posted October 18, 2024 Author Posted October 18, 2024 2 minutes ago, The Bookwyrm said: Tinker walked. He didn't go back to his parent's house. He didn't feel like explaining how that conversation had gone. Was that fair to her? Did I make a mistake? Quote Nah She knows she needs to get over it, but no justice was ever served, that’s what she’s bitter about
The Bookwyrm he/him Posted October 18, 2024 Posted October 18, 2024 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Spark of Hope said: Quote He knows. His position still stands. Edited October 18, 2024 by The Bookwyrm 1
Through the Living Hope Posted October 18, 2024 Author Posted October 18, 2024 Just now, The Bookwyrm said: She sighed, eating a piece of toast. Lucky Red sat at her side with his head on her lap. She pet it with her other hand until she finished the toast. She stood up and went to follow Tinker, Lucky Red close behind.
The Bookwyrm he/him Posted October 18, 2024 Posted October 18, 2024 21 minutes ago, Spark of Hope said: She sighed, eating a piece of toast. Lucky Red sat at her side with his head on her lap. She pet it with her other hand until she finished the toast. She stood up and went to follow Tinker, Lucky Red close behind. She found him sitting on the hill where they'd decided to build their house, overlooking the city. Quote ...Who's Lucky Red?
Through the Living Hope Posted October 18, 2024 Author Posted October 18, 2024 Just now, The Bookwyrm said: She found him sitting on the hill where they'd decided to build their house, overlooking the city. Quote Her therapy dog, named after the Redspine and her first dog, Lucky She sat next to him, not saying anything right away.
Mags she/they Posted October 19, 2024 Posted October 19, 2024 On 10/17/2024 at 1:44 PM, TheRavenHasLanded said: Quote lol the Carra's just resorting to seduction in any and all situations is kinda funny On 10/17/2024 at 3:57 PM, Scars of Hathsin said: Dougella walks back into the room, having been somewhere else. She sees Lee there and smiles, but notices Sweets and Mark having a little fued. "Mark, dont throw sharp objects within the house, it will destroy the walls." "There you are!" Lee exclaimed, crossing over to her. "I got confused, and for a second I thought I had the wrong location or something "
Through the Living Hope Posted October 19, 2024 Author Posted October 19, 2024 (edited) Marewill sat next to him on the hill petting Lucky Red. After a few moments being silent, she said, “I just… I miss my dad.” @The Bookwyrm @The Bookwyrm Edited October 21, 2024 by Spark of Hope
Scars of Hathsin he/him Posted October 20, 2024 Posted October 20, 2024 On 10/19/2024 at 10:10 AM, J. Magi said: "There you are!" Lee exclaimed, crossing over to her. "I got confused, and for a second I thought I had the wrong location or something " Dougella smirks. "nope you got the right place, and Meron left a little while ago with Emma"
Through the Living Hope Posted October 21, 2024 Author Posted October 21, 2024 On 10/19/2024 at 7:37 AM, Spark of Hope said: Marewill sat next to him on the hill petting Lucky Red. After a few moments being silent, she said, “I just… I miss my dad.” @The Bookwyrm @The Bookwyrm @The Bookwyrm
The Bookwyrm he/him Posted October 21, 2024 Posted October 21, 2024 On 10/19/2024 at 7:37 AM, Spark of Hope said: Marewill sat next to him on the hill petting Lucky Red. After a few moments being silent, she said, “I just… I miss my dad.” @The Bookwyrm @The Bookwyrm "I know."
Through the Living Hope Posted October 21, 2024 Author Posted October 21, 2024 1 minute ago, The Bookwyrm said: "I know." “And with thirteen years ago yesterday being that day…”
The Bookwyrm he/him Posted October 21, 2024 Posted October 21, 2024 5 minutes ago, Spark of Hope said: “And with thirteen years ago yesterday being that day…” He nodded slightly.
Through the Living Hope Posted October 21, 2024 Author Posted October 21, 2024 Just now, The Bookwyrm said: He nodded slightly. "It's not that I want to stay angry, but he didn't deserve to die like that, and no one would listen to a hysterical eleven-year-old..."
The Bookwyrm he/him Posted October 21, 2024 Posted October 21, 2024 3 minutes ago, Spark of Hope said: "It's not that I want to stay angry, but he didn't deserve to die like that, and no one would listen to a hysterical eleven-year-old..." He sat for a moment. "...It scares me."
Through the Living Hope Posted October 21, 2024 Author Posted October 21, 2024 Just now, The Bookwyrm said: He sat for a moment. "...It scares me." It was a strike, but she felt it was a deserved one. After all, it had been six years. In that time, Mark was the only Steele she saw semi-frequently, and even her brother had befriended him. "I'm sorry."
The Bookwyrm he/him Posted October 21, 2024 Posted October 21, 2024 10 minutes ago, Spark of Hope said: It was a strike, but she felt it was a deserved one. After all, it had been six years. In that time, Mark was the only Steele she saw semi-frequently, and even her brother had befriended him. "I'm sorry." He looked down. "I'm not perfect," he said. "What happens when I make a mistake? What happens when I hurt you, even when I never wanted to?" He turned. "Are you going to hold that over my head forever, too?"
Through the Living Hope Posted October 21, 2024 Author Posted October 21, 2024 1 minute ago, The Bookwyrm said: He looked down. "I'm not perfect," he said. "What happens when I make a mistake? What happens when I hurt you, even when I never wanted to?" He turned. "Are you going to hold that over my head forever, too?" "No!" she said immediately. "There's a major difference there. Those Steeles knew exactly what they were doing, they were conscious of those decisions. There was no accident there."
The Bookwyrm he/him Posted October 21, 2024 Posted October 21, 2024 12 minutes ago, Spark of Hope said: "No!" she said immediately. "There's a major difference there. Those Steeles knew exactly what they were doing, they were conscious of those decisions. There was no accident there." Tinker didn't look consoled. If anything he looked worse.
Through the Living Hope Posted October 21, 2024 Author Posted October 21, 2024 (edited) 35 minutes ago, The Bookwyrm said: Tinker didn't look consoled. If anything he looked worse. She sighed through her nose and looked away from him, down at her dog. @The Bookwyrm Edited October 21, 2024 by Spark of Hope
Mags she/they Posted October 21, 2024 Posted October 21, 2024 On 10/19/2024 at 8:17 PM, Scars of Hathsin said: Dougella smirks. "nope you got the right place, and Meron left a little while ago with Emma" "Alright, do you know what the general plan is for today?"
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