Chapter 21: Tunnel Encounter In Which The Two Meet A Less Then Friendly Mouse. ——————————————————————————————— Arrin Woodgreen: Soquan walks beside Jozra as they move through the tunnels. “That was a rather relaxing visit doncha think?†Yazeth: The ferret nods. “Trey and his mice were very hospitable.†Arrin Woodgreen: He nods. “Yeah.†Yazeth: The two continue on …
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Jan 24
Chapter 20: Leaving the SSMC
Chapter 20: Leaving The SSMC In Which It’s Time To Go. ——————————————————————————————— Arrin Woodgreen: Soquan finishes making the bed after a few moments and picks up his pack.  He steps outside to meet Jozra. “Okay, how about we go grab those clothes we left to dry before we go to breakfast?†Yazeth: The ferret is pulled …
Jan 22
Chapter 19: Wakeup Call
Chapter 19: Wakeup Call In Which Jozra Is Not In Her Room. ——————————————————————————————— Yazeth: The difference between sleeping in her own room and sleeping in Soquan’s is evident as Jozra sleeps soundly and dreamlessly. As day approaches, Trey sends a wakeup call for his friends. Arrin Woodgreen: Soquan sleeps just as soundly, his arm wrapped protectively …
Jan 20
Chapter 18: Nightmare
Chapter 18: Nightmare In Which Jozra Doesn’t Get Sweet Dreams. ——————————————————————————————— Yazeth: “Goodnight.†She enters the room and sets down the light pack, empty of spare clothes, on a chair in the corner. She looks around the room intently for a moment before closing the door and climbing into bed. No candles needed if you know …
Jan 17
Chapter 17: SSMC Lodgings
Chapter 17: SSMC Lodgings In Which There Are Beds. ——————————————————————————————— Yazeth: Parts of the tunnels look familiar while other parts do not. The ferret mentally kicks herself for not being alert enough to create a mental map. Granted, she was tired, hungry and cold at the time and they are in friendly territory, but her tracking …
Jan 15
Chapter 16: Supper With the SSMC
Chapter 16: Supper With the SSMC In Which The Two Find The Mess To Be A Fine Feast. ——————————————————————————————— Arrin says: They soon arrive in the mess hall. There are already other beasts there, getting their share of food and eating. The hall buzzes with chatter. Catamount says: The ferret quickly spots a table set up …
Sep 20
Chapter 15: Laundry
Chapter 15: Laundry In Which the Companions Finally Have Clean Clothing. ——————————————————————————————— Yazeth: Jozra dries off as well. “I wonder if they’ll let us wash our clothes?†Arrin Woodgreen: He finishes drying and slips one of the robes on instead of his clothes. “I’m sure they’ll let us.†Yazeth: The ferret nods as she puts on …
Mar 16
Chapter 14: A Bath
Chapter 14: A Bath In Which the Companions Enjoy the Hospitality Of the SSMC. ——————————————————————————————— Catamount says: The pair follow Borah down the tunnels in silence, the young mouse seems to be quite shy. After a bit she ventures, “I guess you know my name… What’s yours?†Arrin says: He grins. “T’name’s Soquan.†Catamount says: The ferret …
Mar 16
Chapter 13: 5-1 Pieces
Chapter 13: 5-1 Pieces In Which Soquan and Trey Settle On the Share the Otter Will Take. ——————————————————————————————— Catamount says: Soon the crush of mice behind the travelers and Trey begins to dissipate as they return to their work in side tunnels. Jozra makes note of the few who are rather reluctant to leave, though. …
Mar 16
Chapter 12: The SteamSpring Mining Company
Chapter 12: The SteamSpring Mining Company In Which Soquan Encounters An Old Friend. ——————————————————————————————– Yazeth: Jozra stands tall next to Soquan. Again, her paw strays to the hilt of her knife as the first of the mice begin to come into view. Arrin Woodgreen: He readies his staff, turning towards her. “I wonder how scruffy …