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livingmyths ([personal profile] livingmyths) wrote2008-10-13 01:27 pm

027: Another Leaving

I went to see Jack yesterday at the restaurant but he had gone. He must have had some warning because he'd left me a note and food boxed up for me and a great deal of money. He said it was for me and my house.

Logan? With Tony gone, too, I hoped maybe you'd know how much money I still owed people for my house. Tony said he'd keep track of it all, but I thought maybe you'd know. I have bunches and bunches of it from Jack and I want to pay for everything I can with it.

I'm not as sad as I was the other day, but I don't like all the fighting at that new place. It scares me a lot.

Maybe I should find someone else to teach me some self-defense if all this craziness is going to go on. Mr. Winchester was going to do that in exchange for me cooking for him sometimes. Anyone else who might be willing to do that?

[identity profile] tender-juliet.livejournal.com 2008-10-13 05:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Hast thou lost one who was dear to thee? 'Tis a sad tale indeed. And thou hast no one to stand as thy protector?

[identity profile] livingmyths.livejournal.com 2008-10-13 05:46 pm (UTC)(link)
I lost a lot of people who were dear to me. I try to tell myself they are happier now that they are back in their homes, but I still miss them.

And no, I don't have a protector. I never did, though. Well... that's not true. Tony gave me something to call him if I needed help, so I guess he was for a while.

[identity profile] tender-juliet.livejournal.com 2008-10-13 05:54 pm (UTC)(link)
It is a surety they are, but just as sure that thou hast reason to feel sorrow at the loss.

No kin to stand for you? Nor kinsman's comrade?

[identity profile] livingmyths.livejournal.com 2008-10-13 05:57 pm (UTC)(link)
I do feel sorrow, yes, but I try to be happy for them, too.

No. I have no family. Not here and not home. Not really. None who would keep me safe anyway.

I do have friends, though. If I really needed help I'm sure some of them would be there for me.

[identity profile] tender-juliet.livejournal.com 2008-10-13 06:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Joy and sorrow both may live in one's heart, together entwined. 'Tis not such a strange thing.

I beg thy pardon for any insult I may have given thee. Myself I am only newly sundered from my own kin, and I find it a fearful circumstance. But I am lucky, my dear cousin doth reside here.

Shall thine friends perhaps suffice? That thou may'st not be alone?

[identity profile] livingmyths.livejournal.com 2008-10-13 06:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Funny how that is, huh? Being able to feel both ways at the same time?

And you didn't insult me in any way. You just asked a reasonable question.

I'm... kind of used to always being pretty much alone.

[identity profile] tender-juliet.livejournal.com 2008-10-13 06:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes, though a curious creature is the heart.

Then I thank thee for thy understanding and good grace.

Dost thou prefer it?

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[identity profile] baixin.livejournal.com 2008-10-13 05:39 pm (UTC)(link)
When I get better, I can help you, if you like. My style of martial arts is used with a weapon, though. It's like a spear, in a way.

[identity profile] livingmyths.livejournal.com 2008-10-13 05:46 pm (UTC)(link)
A spear? Does it fold up? It would be hard to carry in my backpack otherwise.

[identity profile] baixin.livejournal.com 2008-10-13 05:48 pm (UTC)(link)
No, I'm afraid not. You strap it to your back, and carry it that way.

[identity profile] livingmyths.livejournal.com 2008-10-13 05:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Hmmm... I will consider that. Let me know when you feel you are well enough trained and perhaps I will take you up on your kind offer.

[identity profile] baixin.livejournal.com 2008-10-13 05:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, my training isn't an issue--my health is. [Clearing of her throat.] I'm sorry for that misunderstanding, Miss. I took naginatajutsu in school since I was a child, it's not a problem to help you.

My friend is also going to teach me kendo, or wielding a sword, when I get better. You could join me in that, too later on. It's going to take a few weeks.. for me to get better, though.

[identity profile] livingmyths.livejournal.com 2008-10-13 06:00 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, I'm sorry to hear you are not well!

Is there anything I can do to help?

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okay!

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back for a bit!

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[Voice]

[personal profile] silk_for_calde 2008-10-13 06:10 pm (UTC)(link)
That may, indeed, be a wise course of action, Rain. I had considered it myself-- before I came here, a friend had persuaded me to take fencing lessons, but I had only one meeting with Master Xiphias before I arrived in the City. If you can even call it that; my ankle hampered me, and perhaps all I learned was that I know nothing of swordplay.

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[identity profile] livingmyths.livejournal.com 2008-10-13 06:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Silk! Oh, I'm glad you're still here!

Yes, I'm thinking with all the fighting this past week, it might be important.
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[Voice]

[personal profile] silk_for_calde 2008-10-13 06:23 pm (UTC)(link)
I am; I've had no sign that I will return to my whorl any time soon. Oddly, I'm not terribly worried about it, anymore.

Perhaps we can learn together, if we can find someone willing to teach us both? My injury has healed well enough, I think, to handle the exertion.

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[identity profile] livingmyths.livejournal.com 2008-10-13 06:25 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm glad. Both that you're here and that you're not worried about it.

Oh yes! That would be wonderful! It would be easier, I think, to learn with someone. Then you'd have another to practice with, too!
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[Voice]

[personal profile] silk_for_calde 2008-10-13 06:36 pm (UTC)(link)
The Outsider will watch over me, I feel certain. The curses frighten me, but the City is... I couldn't have imagined a whorl like this. It's worth the uncertainty to see it.

Having a friend makes most things easier, and it would certainly help to have a regular partner for practice. What sort of self-defense were you considering? I'm not terribly familiar with any type of fighting, and the variety I've heard mentioned here is much greater than we had in my whorl.

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[identity profile] livingmyths.livejournal.com 2008-10-13 06:41 pm (UTC)(link)
I like the Outsider. Do you think he watches over me, too?

I don't really know much about it, but Mr. Winchester said he could teach me. He just left before he got a chance.

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[identity profile] weaponxanimal.livejournal.com 2008-10-13 06:33 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm still around, kid. Listen, don't worry about the funds. I got information on that seeing as I'm putting it all together.

[identity profile] livingmyths.livejournal.com 2008-10-13 06:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Good! Then I will bring all the money to you.

And I'm glad you're still here.

[identity profile] weaponxanimal.livejournal.com 2008-10-13 06:38 pm (UTC)(link)
No rush, Rain. Besides, I'm at the school. Wait a bit til evening. Maybe you can stay for dinner.

I got no reason to leave. Or a way. Nice to be around.

[identity profile] livingmyths.livejournal.com 2008-10-13 06:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, I'd like that if you're sure you don't mind. And thank you again for all the beautiful things you made for my house. I'm at work still, but I can come by after.

I don't want to leave myself.

[identity profile] weaponxanimal.livejournal.com 2008-10-13 06:44 pm (UTC)(link)
It's nothing. Alright, I'll tell George and we'll see what happens.

That's complicated.

[identity profile] livingmyths.livejournal.com 2008-10-13 06:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Okay. I'll be here.

Why is it complicated. I know I may have to go back someday, but for now... I hope I stay.