Discussion in   The Rusty Anchor Tavern   started     8 months ago   April 09, 2024, 08:11:29 AM   by   Squeax

Winstonette returns to me, with a catch

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Topic :   Winstonette returns to me, with a catch
8 months ago  April 09, 2024, 08:11:29 AM

I was stuffing the last bit of mud into my new log home's walls when I hear a message in the wind.

 I have returned.  I have whom you seek. If you meet me in Luna I will return her to you.  ~Lady Explicit~

I rush to clean myself and dress neatly. While I dont mind mud and muck, maybe the great Lady does.  Its certainly easier to clean ME than it is to coax Grace into the water for a good scrub. While I'm rushing I have to decide on if Grace comes along or not.  Better be yes, enter my thoughts. Hes happy too, he has missed HER. 

I cast the spell that will take me to the nearest moongate. My new home may well be in Umbra but it's nowhere near the big cities. It's a long ride. I'm rarely IN Luna, I just don't like how those paladins look at me. Like I'm going to be trouble or something. 

Rushing from Delucia through the gate upon entering Luna I hear  Squeax over here.  Then I hear it! That familiar chime and wing rustle. That scent! Wild and lavender and mint all rolled together.  My hopes begin to rise. I have looked for HER before, caught glimpses and lingering scent. This is the first time I actually believe SHE will return.

No point in wrapping the shadows about me, Luna is too bright for that. It wouldnt matter anyway SHE can see into the shadows. 

Grace and I approach the stables, I slide off his back and look around.  I see a kind looking woman gesturing to come over to her. But my eyes are only at her shoulder.  

Winstonette!  Its HER I see HER, SHE has returned to me. Well not to me yet, she seems to hesitate a bit. 

I hear a soft voice tell me. She has been looking for you too. She misses you greatly. Its fitting she goes home to you.  BUT Miss Squeax there is a catch.

Oh hell I think, what has the little monster been doing now?  I glance quickly at the great lady's face. Hoping Winstonette hasn't found a new needle and been using it. Seeing no marks or scabs I wonder what the little fairy has destroyed Ill have to pay for.

Uh Lady Explicit what has she done? 

Laughing, the Lady holds up a tiny bright pink bunny in her hands.  

Fallen in love, I think. This is Muffins.  He is  the last of a litter of vorpal bunnies I bred.  Everytime I try to seperate them I find her in his pen, or he in her flower pot. 

As I eye the little bunny I wonder if I can afford him. Vorpals are rare and very hard to breed.  Maybe, I think, I can work out a deal.  LOTS of lizards to kill for sure.

I draw breath to ask the cost, and offer my services for probably EVER.  As much as I grumble there is very little I wouldn't do for those in my care. Including mortgageing my soul.  Lady Explicit rushes to tell me.

Dont worry about payment. They love each other so much I wont seperate them.  I know you are new to the land and settling in. Consider them my welcome gift.  Just be kind to him, hes the runt. He is a great fighter, despite his small size.  Together you shall do well in this world.

Quick as a flash, with a bright poof,  the bunny is gone, my eyes open wide in surprise! Winstonette has him under her wing that fast! Muffins is HERS alone. 

I think Great Lady you have taught her many things.  I can not wait to get to know her again.  Thank you so much...

I find I am talking to air. The lady Explicit has gone, leaving me to take Winstonette, Grace and now Muffins to our new home.

 

I want to give a very special Thank you to Explicit for helping me get Winstonette. She is everything I could possibly want.  You certainly sharpened her "needle" for me!  Thank you for Muffins too.  I know he isnt a vorpal bunny. Thats the easy RP explanation for a rabbit that can kill a dragon and not blink.