written, action.

[bronwe]

My thanks. [ as much to test the journal as to show them he's found it ]



[ The snow here is pleasant. It stays under his feet though in some places he finds himself knee-deep. He walks at a leisurely pace with his cloak drawn about him, round and round the castle grounds, and takes care not to wander too far. ]

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[deductiongeek]

[Conan had been feeling the need recently to take any excuse to get out of the castle. He'd been trapped here for more than a year now, Still trapped as a child. And sometimes the need to constantly keep his network of lies up became tedious.

As much as he knew the necessity, he hated being treated like the child he appeared to be.

And so today he had left the castle early, snowboard in hand, in search of a good area to practice some advanced maneuvers. When he sees the other figure in the distance he pulls out the board and and begins calmly snowboarding towards him.

The curiosity of a detective demanded nothing less.]

Dictated.

[lupinotuum]

Glad I could help.

[magicus]

Happy to help. Have you explored much yet, found anything exciting?

[ Wow nosy. We'll go with curious, it's more flattering. ]

[bronwe]

[ Frodo hops a bit to the side when he finally notices the snowboard coming closer, better hobbit hearing and all! He doesn't say anything but watches the quaint contraption surf along. ]

[bronwe]

More exciting than the castle itself? That is a difficult challenge.

[bronwe]

I've discovered more about this place, if you would have me share what I know with you.

[cyan_maid]

[What's Jane doing out and about today? Well, after being knocked out for a week, she could use some time outside, so she's all bundled up as she leaves the castle for her walk-

Hey, wait a second. Is that...that's a little man walking over there! She pauses and peers over curiously.]

Oh my!

[bronwe]

[ Frodo's so caught in his thoughts that he takes a moment to see this woman peering at him, so he stumbles a couple of steps back before falling back butt first onto the snow.

Balance was never his strong suit. ]

[cyan_maid]

[Oh no! Jane hurries down to where he is and crouches down near him.]

Goodness, are you alright? Here- [She holds out her hand and means for you to take it so she can pull you up.] Did I startle you? I'm sorry.

[bronwe]

[ Frodo stares at her hand for a moment, slightly stunned, then takes it so she can help him up. He brushes off what snow stuck to his cloak and offers her an apologetic smile. ]

That isn't difficult to do. I'm sorry.

[cyan_maid]

But you don't have to apologize! I was the one staring.

[And she's trying not to stare again. Wow Frodo you're short!]

[deductiongeek]

[Conan finally comes to a stop and eyes Frodo skeptically.]

I haven't seen you around before. Are you new to the castle?

[ino]

[ino's mostly minding her own business, on her way to the castle from the city. but she has to stop and pause to stare a little, because ... he's so tiny, aww ...]

[willrememberthat]

[When Clem spots Frodo, it doesn't take long for the childish desire to sneak up on him to enter her mind. She sticks out against the white, in a bright red coat, but she tries to be sneaky, ducking behind snowdrifts when she thinks she's getting too close.

Her giggling might give her away, though.]

[bronwe]

[ He watches the boy as warily, taking his time to reply. ]

I have been here a number of days.

[bronwe]

[ He doesn't mind the staring, taking his time to shake off the snow from himself. ]

Did you want to speak with me?

[bronwe]

[ He returns the stare with a side glance at the lady and her strange dress... ]

Hullo.

[bronwe]

[ He has hobbit hearing! But giggling isn't so uncommon in this castle, unlike in other places, so he only glances over his shoulder and keeps trudging through the snow. ]

[ino]

Uhm, hi. [she'll give him a casual wave!] I don't think I've seen you around here before.

[willrememberthat]

[She scurries to another snow drift, hopping through the deeper snow. Once she's situated, she crouches to start forming a snowball.]

[cyan_maid]

[Did she? Well gosh if you're asking...]

I wouldn't mind it, if you would like someone to speak to. Are you new here?

[bronwe]

[ Frodo gives her a small smile. ]

Quite. I meant to explore the grounds.

[bronwe]

[ Frodo smiles a little wider. ]

No, I arrived only last week. You can call me Frodo.

[bronwe]

[ His stalker radar is beeping, but he doesn't suppose Gollum would be here too and who else would sneak up on him? Frodo hurries up to get away. ]

[willrememberthat]

[Only little girls wanting to show off their aim!

She abandons her cover to step out and toss the snowball at his back. It's loosely packed, as she's not a pro at this snowball stuff yet.]