Chapter 42: Back on the Road In Which The Journey Continues.  ——————————————————————————————— Yazeth: Jozra slips off several times, checking the area. At one point she ventures down to the road and checks up and down it with no sign of those that had been following them. An hour or so later she rouses Soquan. Arrin …
Category: Crossed Paths Alpha
Mar 17
Chapter 41: Followed
Chapter 41: Followed In Which Getting Out Of Town Isn’t That Easy. ——————————————————————————————— Yazeth: The sun had broken over the horizon earlier but the woods surrounding the town still cast deep shadows. Warm slices of sunlight make the scene a cheery one though, as shopkeepers begin to sweep off their stoops and set out their wares. …
Mar 14
Chapter 40: Leaving Kodan
Chapter 40: Leaving Kodan In Which The Pair Are Happy To Put The Town Behind Them. ——————————————————————————————— Yazeth: The pair make their way downstairs where Jozra retrieves her tea cup. She dumps out the now cold brew into the fire which is blazing too heartily to be disturbed by a little water. Arrin Woodgreen: He …
Mar 12
Chapter 39: Soquan’s Nightmare
Chapter 39: Soquan’s Nightmare In Which Jozra Isn’t The Only One With Bad Dreams. ——————————————————————————————— Arrin Woodgreen: His dream starts simply enough; he’s walking down a forest path, coming to the top of a tall hill. Once he reaches the top, he can see large storm clouds gathering and the wind picks up heavily. There’s a …
Mar 10
Chapter 38: Slipping Away
Chapter 38: Slipping Away In Which Blades Fly. ——————————————————————————————— Arrin Woodgreen: He drags himself upstairs a while later slipping quietly into the room in case she’s sleeping. Yazeth: Jozra is not exactly sleeping, curled on her bed. She’s not exactly awake either. She’s spent the past hour or so since she finished packing — in which …
Mar 07
Chapter 37: Harsher Words
Chapter 37: Harsher Words In Which Inanimate Objects Are Not To Blame. ——————————————————————————————— Yazeth: Jozra follows and dumps her spare set of clothing on one of the counters. She sits on the edge of one of the beds with a sigh. Arrin Woodgreen: He rummages through his bag and pulls out a small tube and …
Mar 05
Chapter 36: Harsh Words
Chapter 36: Harsh Words In Which Bruise Balm Might Not Solve All Problems. ——————————————————————————————— Yazeth: Jozra nods sharply, stiff in the presence of the people of the ‘safe house’ and leads the way out the back door. Finally out in the open, she breathes a sigh of relief. Arrin Woodgreen: He sighs as well, glad to …
Mar 03
Chapter 35: Turning The Tables
Chapter 35: Turning The Tables In Which A Little Action Is Better Than Words. ——————————————————————————————— Yazeth: Kirrian, true to her word, is rather tired and returns directly to her room while Sola, Dawn and the cooks begin distributing meals throughout the house. Neither of them see fit to update Jozra on the situation, however, when they …
Feb 28
Chapter 34: Lessons In Futility
Chapter 34: Lessons In Futility In Which Bad First Impressions Are Made. ——————————————————————————————— Arrin Woodgreen: Soquan, having been waiting in front of the bathhouses for a while, knocks softly on the female’s door. “Jozra? Are you in there?†Yazeth: Jozra sits on the bed, reassessing the situation. After a moment, she glances out the door …
Feb 26
Chapter 33: Unnecessary Rescue
Chapter 33: Unnecessary Rescue In Which Jozra Does Not Need To Be Saved. ——————————————————————————————— Yazeth: Jozra soaks for a few more minutes before realizing that it has been about an hour since she parted company with Soquan. Excusing herself from her company, she clambers out of the tub, heading for the towel rack. Arrin Woodgreen: A …