dictated/action??;

[rightchoices]

[ Lee's voice starts lightly. It sounds as if he's on the move. ] Carley, I was wondering if -- [ - and then he is abruptly cut off by the sound of metal clanging and the distinct noise of a person hitting the floor. ] -- oof, goddammit- how long do these losses usually last?

[ Ughhh he hadn't meant to clue anyone into the fact that the castle had gotten to him. :') Anyone near the kitchen, though, will find him clumsily climbing back to his feet as he speaks into the journal, though: ]

[ FILTERED to Carley and Tess: ]

Carley, have you met Tess yet? She's been keeping an eye out for you, but I don't know if she's run across you yet or not.

Comments

Lee, Carley

[dog_eat_dog]

About time.

Carley, Tess

[rightchoices]

Hey, maybe I was waiting for you to show a little initiative. I'm not Carley's keeper.

Tess, Lee

[batteriesarehard]

Thank you, Lee.

[Feels like Lilly already oh god.]

I was heading out for some target practice, but that sounded like a nasty spill. You alright?

Lee, Carley

[dog_eat_dog]

Setting aside the fact that I've asked around and don't like to just corner people and start asking questions, it's just good manners.

But hey, Carley. Nice to finally meet you.

Tess, Carley

[rightchoices]

Manners. So you do know what those are.

[ Help he's laughing. ]

these three forever

[batteriesarehard]

[Probably better to not mention all the suggestions to avoid Tess huh.]

Yeah, I've been hearing a lot about you. You've made quite the impression on our group.

[dog_eat_dog]

And you didn't want to come find me? [That's a little playful. She may be a lot like Lilly, but she fucking relishes being a leader.] I hope you're not nervous.

[batteriesarehard]

I think I'm a little old to be scared of the schoolyard bully. You sure have a way with kids don't you?

Carley

[rightchoices]

I'm fine. You should know firsthand that I've got a hard head.

Lee

[batteriesarehard]

Is that what you landed on? Sounded like a big thump.

Carley

[rightchoices]

I broke a tea pot.

[ Which raises the question of -- ]

Who just leaves those sitting out?

Lee

[batteriesarehard]

Well, it's a magic castle. You have to figure most people have probably gotten used to things being taken care of for them.

dictated... FOR NOW

[willrememberthat]

Lee! Are you okay? What happened?

dictated.. DUN DUN DUN

[rightchoices]

[ He starts to lie - there was something wet on the floor - but no, no lies, it would be silly to fib about a curse as benign as this one. ]

Think I've been cursed, Clem, that's all. I'm fine.

[willrememberthat]

Cursed how? Did you... fall?

[rightchoices]

Yeah. Just been having a little trouble finding my footing.

[willrememberthat]

Where are you?

[rightchoices]

I'm in the kitchen right now, Clem.

[willrememberthat]

[Guess who just heads there instead of replying! It's Clem. She looks worried as she heads over to him.]

Did you bump anything?

[silentrunning]

[Chell's coming out of the kitchen. Wordlessly, she stretches out a hand to offer to Lee. And then she finally speaks up.]

Are you all right, Lee?

[There's a smile on her face. She's glad to see you.]

[rightchoices]

[ Lee takes her hand a little reluctantly, pulling himself to his feet. ] Yeah, thanks. Just a little cursed, I think.

[silentrunning]

[She shoots him the raised eyebrow look.]

Cursed? Is the Castle being an ass?

[Thank god Clem didn't hear her say that...]

[rightchoices]

Isn't it usually?

[ Said with a smile, though. ]

[silentrunning]

[She smirks back.]

Unfortunately... So, I take it it's playing "Fun with Lee" and knocking you on your butt, metaphorically and physically...Or hopefully just physically. Not that physically isn't bad, but insult to injury always sucks.

[She idly offers him one of the chocolate chip cookies on the plate she's carrying. She considers him on his way to friendshiip, and that's one of her ways of showing she likes someone.]

After a day like you seem to be having, you could use a cookie.

[rightchoices]

[ If he knew that, he'd be appreciative -- regardless, he's taking the cookie with a smile and leaning against the counter as he takes a bite from it. ]

Did you make these? They're pretty good.