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Date Posted: 19:57:22 08/26/01 Sun
Author: Dijk Rivenwing the Lost
Subject: *With a flurry of wings and feathers, Dijk flies in again.*

*He drops to the ground with a thump, not even trying to make a good landing. Amazingly enough, he landed on his feet, but heavily, and as soon as his paws touched the ground, his knees buckled and he fell fully to the floor. He was quite a sight to see, his fur and feathers glistening with sweat, and clumps of dirt and grime sticking to his wet body. His sides heaved as he gulped in air to sooth his burning lungs. His eyes, once full of determination and life, had lost their light, and now, in it's place, a look of loss and sorrow. He was no longer the pround, bold gryphon, but now, he looked destitute and lonely. She had gone. She was gone, nowhere to be found. He had searched. Searched everywhere. . .everywhere. Never before had he flown so fast and so hard, but to no avail. Now, lying here exhausted, his fears and doubts crouded into his numbing mind. His only friend was gone. It was odd, his reaction. He had lost friends before, before he had ever come to Terole, but for some reason, he was devistated at the loss of this one. Never before had he bonded so quickly and deeply, and he couldn't fathom why. Obviously she hadn't thought much of him. . .because she was gone. His breathing calmed, and he lifted his head, a small glimmer of hope shined through the look of sorrow in his eyes. Maybe. . .maybe. Maybe there was a chance that she wasn't gone forever. That his only friend would return, and then, he could be happy again. And yet, even as these thoughts ran through his aching head, his mind wouldn't let him believe. Deep down, he knew with dark dread that Mortality wouldn't be coming back. He laid his head down again, but his eyes stayed open, searching, searching, always searching, and never to stop.*

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::with much wobbling, she heaves herself up:: -- Kain, 18:34:07 08/27/01 Mon
*Well, he'd best stop searching soon.... for the creature which he seeks has come to him.* -- Mortality, 18:51:51 08/29/01 Wed
- *He opens his eyes to answer Kain, when he sees Mortality. After a few startled blinks, he gets to his feet, his eyes not believing.* You--you're--yes, but what-- *he stops, confused, and cocks his head* You left. . .didn't you? I thought. . . *he trails off, puzzled* (NT) -- Dijk, 16:37:29 09/01/01 Sat
  - OOC: Not opens eyes. Moves eyes. My bad. Oi, it's been a long day. . . (NT) -- Dijk, 16:40:27 09/01/01 Sat
  - *A rumbling purr-chuckle vibrates her throat. I left... temporarily. A brief flash of anger shines in her calm eyes, but is quickly extinguished. You don't look so well, she observes in a dry voice, seeming amused at his rumpled state. She doesn't move, except for a flick of a tufted tail.* (NT) -- Mortality, 18:43:42 09/02/01 Sun
    - ((So sorry it's been so long. Comp problems.)) *Dijk looks a little embarrassed.* Er . . . that. I, uh, thought you weren't coming back. It, uh, kinda hit me hard . . . *He looks at the ground, and if gryphons could blush, he would.* (NT) -- Dijk, 13:48:04 09/29/01 Sat
      - ((It's okay, I understand.)) *She tilts her head to one side and drops her jaw in a slight grin. I took leaving rather hard, she adds, and another flick of the tail punctuates her words. But I'm back, and I intend to stay, at least through the winter. She takes a step forward and lightly taps Dijk's head. I don't know about you, but I'm hungry.* (NT) -- Mortality, 20:30:03 09/30/01 Sun
        *He grins the way a gryphon can, with his eyes.* Famished, really. (NT) -- Dijk, 22:09:24 09/30/01 Sun
        *A slight mischievous spark lights her gold eyes. Shall we, then? She gestures with one flame-red paw towards the stalking grounds.* (NT) -- Mortality, 07:41:05 10/01/01 Mon
        *He turns and lopes a few steps back, then stops and shakes violently, causing dust and dirt to fly from his feathers and fur. When he's done, he looks considerably better, and just a little ruffled. He starts to spread his wings, but stops, deciding his legs need more excercise.* Ladies first. (NT) -- Dijk, 16:54:24 10/02/01 Tue
        *She starts to move forward as well, and veers off to avoid being dusted. She grins, and keeps silent her opinion that he looks like he just woke up from a nap. If there was a lady here, I'm sure she'd pick up her skirts and go first, she retorts in an amused voice, but stretches her lithe form out into a brisk lope towards the grounds.* (NT) -- Mortality, 15:50:05 10/03/01 Wed
        *With a ghost of a smile still in his eyes, he lopes after her.* Touche. (NT) -- Dijk, 22:08:27 10/07/01 Sun

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