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"Cavalier of Cavalier the Cavalier," Ernie replied, pointing to Cavalier, the kippy beside him. "And who is this Phaedrus-dragon of which you all speak?"
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Ernie nodded, then switched to his booming voice again, though it was a touch softer now. Still enough to get a good echo. "Fear not, I chose to spare him out of mercy and because you are all his friends, I shall not partake of your meat. The Cavalier would be wrathful if I did."
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Ernie's wild eyes darted around awkwardly. "Uhhh..." he lowered his voice, a little embarrassed. "Did you say 'hi'? No. Never mind. I...think you did. Anyway." He straightened, clearing his throat. "Hello, young kippling. Nice to...uh...meet you." His tail twitched back and forth nervously as he waited for her reply. Dang, he had never been so nervous around another kippy before! What was wrong with him?!
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Ernie flushed with pride, though it was impossible to see through his fur.
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Ernie grunted at his performance. Looked easy to him. "No food," he grumbled, following after the Cavalier. He got about half his body through before getting stuck. Shooting the kippie a warning look that clearly meant "stay away", he twisted and struggled until at last he popped through, deciding that though squishy was a very delightful word, he did not like the experience of it. And the queer piece of meat was able to get through it so easily! Ernie tried not to glower. No. He would have to regain his youth. And he could do it by observing the other kippies like Cavalier. A...new opportunity of sorts. "So what's this 'epic fire dragon battle'?" he asked.
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"Squishy," Ernie repeated. As soon as the word left his lips, he laughed. "Squishy! It's perfect! Let's find this squishy exit. Oh, and I'll bring my rocks! Wait, do your friends have meat? I'm hungry."
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"No about the...the..." Ernie struggled to remember the strange word that the kippy-kid had said. "The squash...? You called the wall squash...? Yeah. That was it. Squash!"
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Ernie squinted. "What did you say?"
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Ernie jabbed at the pile. "You have to feel it. Touch them. Toss them. Do whatever kippies do with them. One day, I hope to see them in light, but for now we explore their majesty in other ways."
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"Ah, yes, yes," Ernie said, waving off his words. "Other kippies I presume? Well, you shall soon see what keeps a warrior like me entertained up here. Come, follow me." He waved him forward and picked through a pile of...whoops. Wrong one. Definitely the wrong one. "Don't step in that," he warned, taking a careful, blind step to the left. Dang darkness. And dang kid. He was starting to sound like the kid! How long would it take before he was acting like the kid, too? He shook himself, then gestured to the second pile, which was maybe a little too close to the first. "This is what you need to see."
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Ernie straightened up, glad he had won the voice contest. He knew the caves so well the youngster Cavalier could never beat his intricate echos. Well, never mind. The kip wanted a game to be played. Childish, he thought. This Cavalier must learn to be a man. "Perhaps I should give you a tour of my cave instead?" he suggested. He leaned in, eager for his reply, though he would never admit it. Maybe it had been too long since he had had visitors. Okay, and maybe he wanted to show him his rock collection, too.
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"YOU ARE SO WELCOME." Ahhh, yes. There was a twinkle in Ernie's eye at the end of that one.
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"QUITE FINE, THANK YOU," Ernie roared. Loudest of them all, he told himself with a smile. "AND YOU?"
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"Ernie of elsern," Ernie declared in his best booming voice. He closed his eyes for a moment, listening with great content as his own voice echoed grandly off the walls. Then he forced himself out of the dream and peered at the queer little thing again. "What's yours?"
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Ernie grunted as pain exploded in his head. He blinked away the stars and turned to face the kipster again. Heavy headed and weak, he watched him. "You are a worthy idiot, kip. Worthy of your meat."
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"RAAAAWRRHHHH!" Ernie cried. He lowered his head and got in close as the kipster's paws landed, slamming into his back. Snarling, he tore at his opponent's exposed stomach with his claws.
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"Ha. 'I should knock you out this instant,' he says." A roar of laughter followed, echoing about the cavern. "No, no really, I agree with you. You should...you know, if you wish to live. So step forward o great challenger of the elsern. Step forward and fight."
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Ernie snorted. "I don't eat iron. The stuff reminds me of thick skulls and four letter words. Disgusting. Now tell me, are you going to come closer so I can determine your worth?"
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"Well, are they made of meat, little kipster?"
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"Meat, I said. M-e-a-t. Doesn't anyone know their own language anymore?" he grumbled. "I remember this quite plainly. I said unto you: Have you any meat? And you said unto me as though noooothing had happened: What the dang it are you a cave monster?" With a sigh, Ernie ran a paw down his furry little face. "Well, I suppose you are meat so if you really are this annoying all the time then I could eat you with a clear conscious."
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Ernie stilled in his cave, squinting to see what little monster had come to bother him now. "Who are you, young traveler of little fortune?" He spat. Then he paused, reconsidering. "Have you any meat with you? I'd fancy that..."
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Awww, it's adorable! -
Some short stories (Featuring plant guy, Death, and a dragon)
Merciful replied to Tesh's topic in Creator's Corner
This is Ookla the Merciful, hi! My brother shared this with me and I read With Stars Comes Awareness, With Snow Comes Silence. I'm a writer myself although I mostly write novels. However, I thought I'd give it a go and I'm glad to say that I have a new appreciation for short stories after reading it. As for your questions, I think that although the title is a bit long, it really ties in the story. Looking back at the title after reading it, the story felt a bit more complete if that makes sense, like it emphasizes their most meaningful discussions about life and their purpose. The romance was sweet and I got some hints as to why it made sense for them, so I really liked that. The situation with Edwin, for me at least, was explained well enough that I didn't pause and try to figure it out or anything. Although I don't really know everything about his situation, I also didn't feel confused or feel a need for more of an explanation. Regarding the pacing, I would have a hard time telling since I haven't read or written many short stories, but to me the pacing felt pretty good. Also, I liked how you ended it with the word "always" as kind of their promise. I would have liked to see a bit more of what Elli's situation was like before she met Edwin (although it was hinted to, I think) and how they met, but that's probably in part just me being used to more backstory, so don't take that too seriously. Anyway, I really enjoyed reading it--great job! -
Stormlight 4 Release is Nov. 17 2020, Plus Cover Blurb
Merciful commented on thegatorgirl00's article in Brandon and Book News
I can't wait!!!!!!! -
Kaladin and Dalinar are definitely tied!
