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Chapter 4: Bedroom Arguments<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

<\/strong>In Which Soquan and Jozra Settle Who Gets to Take the Spare Bed.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Arrin says: After the meal is finished, Arrin clears the table. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m sorry to say I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m not really used to having guests, not for very long anyway. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m afraid that there\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s only one extra bed, you two will have to work something out.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Catamount says: The ferret grins.\u00c2\u00a0\u00e2\u20ac\u0153I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m used to sleeping on the ground, and the floor, or even that chair over there, looks plenty comfortable for me.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d\u00c2\u00a0She chuckles.\u00c2\u00a0\u00e2\u20ac\u0153I remember one night at an inn after a couple of seasons on the road; I actually preferred the floor to the bed!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Arrin says: Soquan chuckles. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Oh no you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re the guest, you get the bed.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Catamount says: Jozra sputters a bit, but eventually she sheepishly concedes to taking the bed.<\/p>\n

Arrin says: He chuckles, throwing an arm around her shoulder in a friendly manner.\u00c2\u00a0 \u00e2\u20ac\u0153There, that wasn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t so bad, now was it?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Catamount says: The ferret mutters amiably. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Well\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 Not too horrible I suppose.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Arrin says: He laughs.\u00c2\u00a0\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Oh come on, is it really that bad?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Catamount says: She chuckles.\u00c2\u00a0\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Well, when you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve spent as much time on the road as I have, you get used to certain things.\u00c2\u00a0 Soft beds aren\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t one of them.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Arrin says: He continues laughing. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I think I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve been on the road as long as you, and it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s always nice to rest your overstrained muscles and just flop down on a nice, soft bed, with thick blankets and\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d He trails off dreamily.<\/p>\n

Catamount says: Jozra shoves Soquan just ever so slightly. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Well if you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re looking forward to it that much, you should take the bed!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Arrin says: He chuckles.\u00c2\u00a0\u00e2\u20ac\u0153We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re both full grown adults, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m sure nothing will happen if you take one side and I take the other\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Catamount says: The ferret shrugs.\u00c2\u00a0\u00e2\u20ac\u0153I suppose.\u00c2\u00a0I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m afraid I was rather automatically assuming the bed to be too narrow. Most of the beds I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve seen lately would probably be more accurately described as cots.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Arrin says: He chuckles.\u00c2\u00a0\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Nope, this is a nice, double sized bed.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d\u00c2\u00a0Arrin shuffles into the room, yawning and stretching.\u00c2\u00a0 \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I dun know about you two, but I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m bushed\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Catamount says: The ferret stretches. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153All right then, it shouldn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t be a problem.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d\u00c2\u00a0She surprises herself by yawning.<\/p>\n

Arrin says: Soquan also stretches, and this time rises. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153It is getting late, and you and I have things to do tomorrow before we head to the mountains, Jozra.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Catamount says: She nods and stands as well.\u00c2\u00a0\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Um, lead on then, to this thing you refer to as a \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcbed.\u00e2\u20ac\u2122\u00e2\u20ac\u009d\u00c2\u00a0She cracks a grin.<\/p>\n

Arrin says: He laughs and throws an arm around her shoulders once again.\u00c2\u00a0\u00e2\u20ac\u0153C\u00e2\u20ac\u2122mon then.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d\u00c2\u00a0He leads her down the hall.\u00c2\u00a0 Once they reach the room, he pushes open the door to reveal that the bed is indeed, a decent bed, he grins at her in a childish manner.\u00c2\u00a0 \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Last one there is a piece of moldy cheese!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d He runs a few steps before taking at leap at the mattress.<\/p>\n

Catamount says: The ferret is slightly startled, forgetting for a second that the blind otter is quite familiar with his surroundings. She grins.\u00c2\u00a0\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Well I suppose I must be moldy cheese.\u00c2\u00a0Be glad I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m not a part of your lunch!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d She saunters up to the bed.<\/p>\n

Arrin says: He grins and climbs in on one side, settling down into the blankets.\u00c2\u00a0\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Remind me in the morning that we have to go get you some thicker clothes, the weather up here can get pretty harsh.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Catamount says: Jozra mulls that over a bit.\u00c2\u00a0\u00e2\u20ac\u0153I suppose your right.\u00c2\u00a0 Everything I wore in the wastes is now rather threadbare\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Arrin says: Hearing her nearby, he scoots over to give her room.\u00c2\u00a0\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Exactly\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 I know a guy, he\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll be happy to help out.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Catamount says: The ferret settles on her side of the bed. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Oh good.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Arrin says: He yawns and rolls over so his backs facing her.\u00c2\u00a0\u00e2\u20ac\u0153G\u00e2\u20ac\u2122night Jozra.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d\u00c2\u00a0He closes his eyes, seemingly unaffected by the growing coldness inside the room.<\/p>\n

Catamount says: Jozra stretches out with her paws behind her head. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Goodnight.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Arrin says: He yawns once again staring to doze off.\u00c2\u00a0\u00e2\u20ac\u0153See you in the morning\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Catamount says: The ferret mumbles in return.<\/p>\n

Arrin says: He wakes with a start in the middle of the night as a loud bang comes from outside, he sits up with a start, his ears twitching a few times before he settles back down.\u00c2\u00a0\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Just a tree exploding\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Catamount says: The ferret is jerked awake by the sound but soon falls back to sleep.<\/p>\n

Arrin says: He yawns and falls back asleep, unconsciously curling close to the warmth of his bedmate.<\/p>\n

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Chapter 4: Bedroom Arguments In Which Soquan and Jozra Settle Who Gets to Take the Spare Bed. ——————————————————————————————— Arrin says: After the meal is finished, Arrin clears the table. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m sorry to say I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m not really used to having guests, not for very long anyway. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m afraid that there\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s only one extra bed, you two … <\/p>\n