Chapter 32: The Bath House In Which Jozra Meets Some Locals. ——————————————————————————————— Yazeth: The pair make their way down to the main thoroughfare where they had been directed. A few blocks later they happen upon the public Baths. Arrin Woodgreen: They stand in front of two doors, one marked for males and the other for …
Category: Crossed Paths Alpha
Feb 21
Chapter 31: The Traveler’s Waypoint
Chapter 31: The Traveler’s Waypoint In Which The Inn Turns Out To Be Pretty Fancy. ——————————————————————————————— Yazeth: ‘The Traveler’s Waypoint’ has a large foyer. To the side is a ‘mudroom’ with a shelf full of towels should any visitors be caught in the rain before entering. To the other side is an enclosed reception desk while …
Feb 19
Chapter 30: Entering Kodan
Chapter 30: Entering Kodan In Which The Two Find An Inn. ——————————————————————————————— Arrin Woodgreen: He wakes up as a grey dawn begins to form. He yawns and stretches, shuffling around camp a bit. Yazeth:  A few minutes later Jozra awakens as well. She lays back for a bit feeling the soreness in her muscles before standing …
Feb 17
Chapter 29: Sparring
Chapter 29: Sparring In Which A Little Practice Is Good For You. ——————————————————————————————— Arrin Woodgreen: A week and a half later, the pair are trudging along a little used side path. Soquan turns to the ferret, yawning slightly as exhaustion kicks in. “See anywhere to stop for the night?†Yazeth: The ferret peers ahead in the …
Feb 14
Chapter 28: Heading South
Chapter 28: Heading South In Which Arrin Sleeps Like A Log. ——————————————————————————————— Arrin Woodgreen:  He wakes up at dawn after blissfully dreaming of having his sight back. He climbs out of bed and starts packing. Yazeth: Jozra wakes up as soon as Soquan climbs out of bed. She mutters a, “Morning” before grabbing her pack …
Feb 12
Chapter 27: Spring Fest
Chapter 27: Spring Fest In Which Donfin Celebrates The New Year. ——————————————————————————————— Arrin Woodgreen: He returns to the house about an hour later, hanging his cloak up at the door. “I’m home!†Yazeth: Arrin calls from the kitchen in response. “We’re in here!†Soquan walks in to find Jozra stirring something for Arrin on the stove …
Feb 10
Chapter 26: The Clearing
Chapter 26: The Clearing In Which Arrin Has Further Suspicions. ——————————————————————————————— Yazeth: The trail soon peters out to a small, rarely traveled track as the woods close in around the pair. A few moments later, however, the forest opens up revealing a pleasant grass covered clearing on top of a gently rounded hill. Arrin Woodgreen: He …
Feb 07
Chapter 25: Arrin’s Suspicions
Chapter 25: Arrin’s Suspicions In Which A Ferret’s Disguise is Slipping. ——————————————————————————————— Yazeth: The morning dawns bright and cold, though as soon as the sun has poked over the tops of the trees, the day begins to warm to a rather comfortable temperature for this time of the year. Jozra, still exhausted from the previous …
Feb 05
Chapter 24: Comforting After The Nightmare
Chapter 24: Comforting After The Nightmare In Which Jozra’s Nightmares Are Back With A Vengeance. ——————————————————————————————— Arrin Woodgreen: Soquan enters and flops down beside Jozra. Arrin grins, “So tell me what happened to you guys.†Soquan nods and proceeds to tell her about their recent ‘Adventures.’ Yazeth: As Soquan tells the tale, Jozra occasionally interjects with …
Feb 03
Chapter 23: Warm Welcome
Chapter 23: Warm Welcome In Which Tickles Are Unfair. ——————————————————————————————— 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 …