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Date Posted: 04:24:42 01/03/02 Thu
Author: Isobel and Barry
Subject: Preparing for departure
In reply to: Ravin 's message, "In search of Laurel" on 11:33:25 01/02/02 Wed

Isobel was still feeling a little off but the food had helped. She was nearly back to herself and -- she jumped slightly as Ravin spoke to her. Why hadn't she heard him walk up? Perhaps she was not as close to normal as she had thought.

"After what you told me about Alakbar, I think it wise that we keep a close eye on him in case he tries something funny," Ravin said. "Maybe you could keep the boy close to you while we travel since I'll be up in front with Rowan. The two of us will be quite occupied looking for traps and scanning the area so I won't be able to pay much attention to Alakbar."

Isobel nodded. "All right, Seņor Ravin. This is a very good idea. I will walk beside the... boy and try not to let my thoughts spill all over him." She attempted a smile but she knew it was weak right now.

Suddenly the oaf Justin was there, leering at her. "How's about you and me walking side by side together? I'll protect ya from any varmint that might come our way."

She snorted in disgust. "I am perfectly capable of protecting myself, you disgusting pig. If you come anywhere near me I will see to it that Muerte finds its way into your flesh in a most painful manner."

She shook her head as she saw his grin spread. "Oh, I assure you, Seņor, you will not enjoy this. It will be particularly painful when I force you to eat the flesh I have carved from your scrotum." She turned and stalked off. That man was the most horrible creature she had ever met, and she only hoped she would be able to keep herself from killing him during this expedition.

Her anger at the disgusting mercenary had made her feel quite herself again and she checked her weapons before going to look for Alakbar. She found him practicing with his spear outside one of the caves. He had managed to put the spear in the center of his target. He might be a dangerous one.

"That was an excellent shot. Did you have much call for spear throwing at the palace where you lived?" Isobel decided it might be best to keep his mind on idle conversation so he would not read her thoughts about him.

*~*~*~*~*~*~*


Barry had to turn in Tia's lap again to avoid having the blind chit shove her fingers in his eyes and nose. He caught sight of the look on Rowan's face. Whoa... a lotta hostility there for some reason, he thought. Then he caught on. Oh hohoho! The guy had the hots for this dame. Well far be it from Barry to keep a couple of lovebirds apart.

"Ehhhh... baby that feels so good but ya know... I just remembered I left my keys in my other pants. Back soon. Kiss kiss." And he floated up and out of Tia's lap, heading for the addle-cove.

He heard Marz' outburst and saw Corum hand over the mirror just as he floated up. "Tough break, Chief. Now you can't pluck those eyebrows straight anymore," he observed dryly. "When are we gonna blow this dive, Chief? I'm gettin' a little antsy about those ay-ess-ess-ay-ess-ess-eye-en-ess if you knowhatimean." He glanced around nervously as if the assassins might pop out from behind the rocks at any moment. "Besides... these damn kids keep trying to use me as a football."

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