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Post by Shadow on Jun 25, 2009 3:58:22 GMT -6
As the two were walking down the path, Shadow was within his thoughts. He never was one to learn how powerful and useful staves were, but Alphonse's healing were impressive. There was no scars on the past wound what so ever. He also had ideas of how useful Alphonse could be. Instead of having to buy and use up vulneraries, Alphonse could help. In return, Shadow would protect Alphonse as much as he could.
For a moment, he thought he saw Alphonse glance at him. The trip was a quite one, thankfully. Shadow was also grateful for the silent company. It seemed that Alphonse kept his questions to himself. Shadow thought to himself, Maybe Alphonse isn't the kind of guy that keeps asking personal questions... Maybe...
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Alphonse
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Post by Alphonse on Jun 27, 2009 2:12:34 GMT -6
Alphonse blinked a few times, looked back down at the road, and rubbed his eyes. Alphonse glanced over at Shadow, wondering what he might be thinking about. He's so quiet, it's kinda creepy. It's like he's thinking of all the ways he could kill me or something... Soon the silence was driving Alphonse insane; he could not talk for long periods of time, but only with some sort of ambient noise; but with him and one other person he would like to at least have a little conversation.
Alphonse looked back towards Shadow-trying to hide his insanity-"So... you seem pretty young, how old are?" Alphonse asked the shaman, trying not to ask a too personal question.
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Post by Shadow on Jun 28, 2009 1:22:19 GMT -6
OoC: Lol
BiC: Well, looks like I thought too soon. Better just go with it...
Shadow was silent for a moment. He then replied, "I'm twenty-five years of age at the moment." There wasn't much more to say at the moment. At least, not that he could think of. Shadow would have asked the same question, but he didn't. The whole thing seemed kind of pointless. Mostly because Shadow estimated that Alphonse was in his early thirties or so. And instead of starting something else to talk about, he left that to Alphonse once more, staying silent.
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Alphonse
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Post by Alphonse on Jun 28, 2009 21:47:19 GMT -6
Alphonse was dissapointed that Shadow just stopped right after he answered his question, and surprised. Twenty-five? He's a lot older then he looks, I would of guessed he was at least 18... Alphonse wasn't going to give up easily, he wasn't going to just walk with this man all the way to Ilia without saying a word. The priest suddenly remembered something, "I almost forgot! I haven't told you where we're going; My plan is to head into Ilia, but not to far into it I hope..." Alphonse hadn't even told Shadow where they were going! Which seems odd, since the shaman followed him anyways.
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Post by Shadow on Jun 29, 2009 0:18:30 GMT -6
"Oh, Ilia. Yes, well, if we are going to Ilia, then we would be traveling in a Northern direction." Shadow knew it would have been best to ask before actually going to someplace. But, last time he asked, he never got a straight answer. Perhaps now would be a good time.
Without looking towards Alphonse, he casually asked, "So, if we're going to Ilia, where in that whole area are we going? Up North, further East, To the very Northern end...?" He trailed off, letting Alphonse answer the question.
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Post by Alphonse on Jun 29, 2009 1:06:37 GMT -6
"We are going to stick to the Southern border," Alphonse answered ", I know someone there that could help me..." Alphonse stopped himself, keeping himself from saying anymore. He liked that Shadow had asked a question. Finally! Now I know that he's sane... He looked back up at the sky. I wonder if we'll come across anybody else. Its gonna get lonely if its nothing but me and the mysterious-man-who-never-talks.
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Post by Shadow on Jul 1, 2009 0:32:00 GMT -6
Shadow raised his left eyebrow. When Alphonse said the phrase 'help me' in the sentence, he couldn't help but be curious. To Shadow, Alphonse seemed fine. He didn't seem like the person in real distress. This, he would ask about.
"A person who can help you? Are you in some kind of trouble?" Again, he did not turn his head. Being that his hood was on, Alphonse wouldn't see the concern on his face.
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Alphonse
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Post by Alphonse on Jul 1, 2009 0:44:12 GMT -6
Alphonse shook his head at Shadows question. He was obviously not going to reveal what he was going to say, or what he needed help with. The priest looked over at Shadow, "now you're starting to talk!" Alphonse said with a smile on his face. He looked straight forward; the landscape seemed to go on forever. He did not want to look back up at the sky, he knew(or at least was hoping) that Shadow would talk some more.
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Post by Shadow on Jul 1, 2009 3:07:20 GMT -6
Shadow was confused. He had asked a question about Alphonse's well-being, and was suddenly commented on his verbal communications. Was that what this was all about? For me to talk? Shadow was suddenly having thoughts that Alphonse was not who he said he was. Perhaps he wasn't even as sane as he thought he was.
Shadow sighed, a bit troubled. He then said to Alphonse, "Look, if you don't want to talk about it, that's fine. We don't have to." Shadow was hoping this would put an end to the conversation. But, he could tell when he was dealing with a man who wouldn't back down. Alphonse was diffidently one of them.
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Post by Alphonse on Jul 4, 2009 0:02:32 GMT -6
Alphonse smiled at Shadow's last comment; he did like to talk, but not about some things... He looked ahead at the road and saw as it cut off to the north towards the shore. I knew I would come to this point. As they came to the turn in the road Alphonse continued to go straight; into the woods. He stopped and turned to the shaman,"We aren't going to take the road from here on, its all woods for now." The priest turned back around and continued into the forest, hoping Shadow would follow.
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Post by Shadow on Jul 4, 2009 0:10:33 GMT -6
Shadow was curious as to why Alphonse picked such a different path to go on, but didn't ask about it. Alphonse was the leader of this little group. He was always a follower. Unless he was by himself. Then he never had to deal with usual small talk from people.
He nodded, and followed Alphonse. He stepped off the dirt road. They would now be heading East. The road lead North, but Shadow didn't mind. He personally liked traveling offroad. He usually did, hidden by the Shadow's. He then said, "Well, this way, anybody following us would be lost. That is, if anyone was following us."
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Post by Alphonse on Jul 4, 2009 0:41:23 GMT -6
Alphonse could here as Shadow started towards and then said something he couldn't make out. He just glanced at him, then turned away. This is definitely going to be an interesting travel.
Later that night; 21:15, deep in the woods in a small clearing.
Alphonse fell down onto the grass, reluctant to walk any further. The grass felt nice and cool on his hands. He took in a big sigh and laid back down on the grass, looking up at the stars. He rolled over and looked up at Shadow."So... do you happen to know how to make a fire?" Alphonse was a defiantly not wilderness kind of guy, but since Shadow had joined him, Alphonse felt more comfortable in the woods; especially since it looks like he's traveled around a lot.
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Post by Shadow on Jul 4, 2009 0:51:24 GMT -6
Shadow looked around. He saw the silhouettes of trees, nothing else. He heard frogs croak, some crickets, no strange sounds. He figured they were safe. He noted what Alphonse said, and reached into his inner pocket. He had one with flint in it. All he needed was tinder.
He bent down, felt the grass. As he did, he looked for a place that would be suitable to make a fire. He found a nice area, dirt, not grass. He then said to Alphonse, "I can make a fire, but we need some things. I need you to find pieces of wood around, I'm sure there's some. I'll be right back. I need to find some stones." He got up, and walked into the shadows, not waiting for a response from his companion.
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Post by Alphonse on Jul 4, 2009 1:52:10 GMT -6
Alphonse was going to answer Shadow's command but disappeared into the woods before he could say anything. Alphonse grunted and got up, looking around at the surrounding woods. Sure is a nice night. Alphonse thought to himself as he walked into the woods. I may not like the summer that much, but I do love its cool nights.
The priest looked down at the ground, looking for for twigs and branches. Alphonse was was getting a bit frustrated, h couldn't see a damn thing! Come on! There has to b... Alphonse suddenly rammed himself right into a tree and fell to the ground. He rubbed his head,"Ow..." Alphonse said aloud quietly. He started to get up, but then he heard a rustle nearby. He stopped and looked towards the direction the sound came from, holding completely still. Alphonse sat there for a few minutes, starring into the darkness. Get up! Get up! It was probably nothing! Just an animal scurrying along, ya! Thats it! Alphonse pushed his way up slowly, still looking in the same direction. He then kneeled down and picked up a branch, I must of stumbled over this...
He stayed on the ground, feeling around for branches. He picked up a few and started back in the direction of the clearing. He heard something snap behind him. Alphonse froze instantly. He was in a panic, the priest did not know what to do. Unconsciously he took a step forward, Alphonse heard something behind him do the same. Alphonse started to take another step forward, but then bolted towards the clearing. "Shadow!" Alphonse yelled as loud as he could.
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Post by Shadow on Jul 4, 2009 11:43:12 GMT -6
Shadow was a little while away. He found an area abundant with rocks. It was strange, but Shadow kept his wits about him. He was feeling about for the kind of rocks he was looking for, when he heard a light snap. It was more in Alphonse's direction, so Shadow put it out of his mind. Perhaps he tripped or something? As he collected rocks, he made up excuses in his head.
He was finally heading back, when he heard the shout. Shadow dropped what he was carrying, and bolted. As he was running to Alphonse, he unbuttoned some of his cloak, which was now flying behind him. He reached into the pocket on his right, grabbing for Flux. Then, he jumped into the clearing.
He saw Alphonse just pass him, running like a wild animal. From where he was running, there were trees. He didn't see anyone, yet. Shadow opened the pages of the tome, and held out his hand, ready for anything. Nothing was getting past him.
OoC: If there are some kind of bandits, you post them. I'll take care of the 'killing them' part.
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