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Feb 03

Chapter 23: Warm Welcome

Chapter 23: Warm Welcome

In Which Tickles Are Unfair.

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Arrin Woodgreen: Later that day, as the sky grows dark, Soquan climbs the steps to Arrin’s house. He knocks softly and opens the door. “Arrin? We’re home.”

Yazeth: Jozra smiles at her friend’s sister as she comes to the door. “Hope we didn’t make you worry over much.”

Arrin Woodgreen: She hugs them both. “I was worried when the storm came, but Soquan’s resourceful. I knew deep down that you two where alright.”

Yazeth: The ferret nods. “We were able to find a small cave to take shelter in.”

Arrin Woodgreen: She nods. “Good, well, I’ve already eaten, and you two look hungry. I could fix you something if you want.”

Yazeth: Jozra grins. “That would be wonderful, Arrin.”

Arrin Woodgreen: She smiles. “Good, anything in particular you’re in the mood for?”

Yazeth: The ferret shakes her head. “I don’t know about Soquan but I could go for just about anything!”

Arrin Woodgreen: He shrugs. “I really don’t care either.” Arrin thinks. “How about some scones and potatoes?” Soquan can’t help but laugh at this.

Yazeth: Jozra laughs as well. “Sounds good, Arrin.”

Arrin Woodgreen: Arrin eyes Soquan. “What’s so funny?”

Yazeth: The ferret grins as she replies. “Trey’s cooks sent along some baked potatoes and scones with us, so we had that for lunch.”

Arrin Woodgreen: She nods. “Oh! Well I can make something else if you want. Fried fish, I can heat up some soup, or a mushroom pasty with some gravy.”

Yazeth: Jozra laughs. “It all sounds so good. Really, I’m not picky.”

Arrin Woodgreen: Soquan licks his lips. “That pasty sounds good.”

Yazeth:  The ferret nods in agreement.

Arrin Woodgreen: “Okay, I’ll be a few minutes then.” She walks into the kitchen.

Yazeth: Jozra grins impishly at Soquan. “On second thought, I might see about your sister cooking for me more often than you.”

Arrin Woodgreen: He grins mischievously and pounces on her, his pack now discarded on the floor along with his staff.

Yazeth: The ferret laughs as she’s knocked into the couch. “Hey, watch it there you big river-beast!”

Arrin Woodgreen: He grins and stays where he is, tickling her.

Yazeth: “Ack!” She wriggles away from him. “No fair! No tickling!”

Arrin Woodgreen: He grins at her. “Then do something about it!” He continues to tickle her, basically sitting on top of her.

Yazeth: Jozra shoves against the otter, sneaking in a few tickles when she can. “Hoo!  I won’t… be able… to eat.. if I can’t… BREATHE!!”

Arrin Woodgreen: He laughs and falls to the floor, taking the ferret with him, although, now she’s on top of him.

Yazeth: The ferret shoves the otter playfully before staggering to her feet. “Oooh… Whatever Arrin is doing in the kitchen sure smells good.”

Arrin Woodgreen: He grins playfully and tackles her again before replying. “It sure does.”

Yazeth: “Ooof! I never should have let you doze off during our picnic!”

Arrin Woodgreen: He grins. “And why not?”

Yazeth: “Because,” she struggles to her feet, “now you’ve had a rest and I haven’t!”

Arrin Woodgreen: He smiles. “Hmm, so you want me to give you a break?”

Yazeth: The ferret grins. “Well it’s the least you could do for this poor starving ferret.”

Arrin Woodgreen: He stops. “Alright then.” He rises to his feet.

Yazeth: Jozra breathes a sigh of relief. “I was afraid you were going to tickle me all night.”

Arrin Woodgreen: He grins. “What can I say? I feel generous tonight.”

Yazeth: The ferret laughs then looks up as Arrin enters the room.

Arrin Woodgreen: She eyes the two. “Err… Am I interrupting?”

Yazeth: Jozra chuckles and shakes her head. “He was just insisting on tickling me. Tell me, was he just as rambunctious as a kit?”

Arrin Woodgreen: She laughs. “Sometimes.” Soquan glowers at her, causing her laughs some more. “Dinner’s ready.”

Yazeth: The ferret grins as she hops up. “I was just commenting to Soquan that whatever you were making smelled good.”

Arrin Woodgreen: Soquan grins and darts into the kitchen.

Yazeth: Jozra follows, though at a bit more subdued pace.

Arrin Woodgreen: By the time Jozra arrives, Soquan is already scarfing down his meal.

Yazeth: The ferret takes her own place and begins to wolf down her dinner just as hungrily.  She pauses moment, chews and swallows before complimenting Arrin on the delicious fare and then resumes eating.

Arrin Woodgreen: Arrin smiles and watches as the two eat. “I’ll be in the living room when you’re done.”

Yazeth: Jozra nods without pausing her scoffing.

Arrin Woodgreen: He finishes a few minutes later and leans back in his chair, sighing contentedly.

Yazeth: A few minutes after that the ferret finishes cleaning her plate. “That was delicious.”

Arrin Woodgreen: He nods and grabs her plate. “Meet you in the living room?”

Yazeth: Jozra nods. “Okay.” She stands and wanders into the living room, smiling at Arrin as she settles herself on one end of the couch. “That was wonderful, Arrin.”

Arrin Woodgreen: She smiles at the ferret. “I’m glad you enjoy my cooking.”

Yazeth: The ferret grins and settles herself deeper into the soft couch.

Jozra

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