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Third entry // Accidental Video

[The feed shows Elizabeth and Embry, both on the bed, Elizabeth reading a rather heavy duty book, Embry half asleep. The blackberry is most likely still propped up against the vanity mirror. As Elizabeth turns a page, Embry suddenly lifts his head, as if startled. At first, he just lies there, his eyes roaming the room. Elizabeth eventually looks up from her book]

What is it, Embry?

[When he doesn't answer her straight away, she reached out and touches his head, petting him with her fingertips. After a minute or so, he settles back down.]

My apologies, your grace-

[Something black appears, only for a split second, across the blackberry screen, and seems to simply vanish into thin air. Embry jumps off of the bed and runs toward the vanity, growling menacingly. As he turns back around, he knocks the bureau, making the blackberry fall over so that the video is useless. Only voices can be heard as Embry continues to growl]

What is wrong with you?! What is it, what did you see?

[Her daemon doesn't answer, but keeps growling, as if he's being threatened by something Elizabeth can't seem to see]

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[Ichabod was watching the network with worry but hasn't said much because he wanted to make sure that what he was seeing was real.]

Please be careful, your Grace. A curse is upon us though I know not the whereabouts just yet.

[He packs up his Blackberry and grabs onto the reins of Gunpowder and leaves the area he was in.]

I am on my way.

[Gunpowder doesn't like to be led and fights the hold.]

If you're going to play the hero, I'm not going.

Do be quiet.

[Now seriously freaked out by Embry's behaviour, Elizabeth picks up the blackberry after hearing a voice coming from it]

Yes, thank you; He just started acting this way and I don't know why; It's starting to scare me

[He mounts Gunpowder and prods him to move quickly. Gunpowder groans in protest but obliges.]

Yes, I noticed. It seems that the first signs of imbalance is through the daemons. Please, move quickly to safety until I arrive. I should not be long.

*scoffs* Great, drag me along on your misadventures.

[Ichabod spurs Gunpowder's flank as a warning that he wasn't in the mood.]

I get the point.

Edited 2010-07-03 01:14 (UTC)

[She nods, and turns back to Embry, who's facing the far right corner of the room as if he's about to pounce on something]

Embry, come on, we need to leave the room quickly

[He ignore her]

Embry!

I'll follow you shortly, I'll be right behind you

You'll do no such thing! Now come on!

[A moment or so passes, before Embry stands up straight and leads his mistress out of the room, looking back before the door closes in confusion and nervous anxiety

(I'll just put her in the corridor for now~)

[Gunpowder starts to get edgy as he approaches the area.]

I'm getting a bad feeling about this.

Yes I know. Hurry on and don't look back.

That's the sanest idea I heard yet.

[Ichabod and Gunpowder are hitting the wooden floors as fast as heavy hooves can carry him and seeing Elizabeth in the corridor and safe along with the daemon, Ichabod sighed in relief.

He lowers his hand to help her up onto the horse.]

Come. I will get you to safety as quickly as I can.

Correction, as quickly as I can, genius.

[Ichabod nearly flinched and it showed on his face.]

Please pay him no mind, your Majesty. He is rather cross today.

[Before she can question Embry anymore on what just happened, she turns to the sound of horses hooves. Sure enough, as surreal as it may seem, a large grey horse is running down the corridor towards her. The rider and her exchange words briefly, before she accepts his hand]

That's quite alright, although I must ask where we're going exactly..?

As far from this room as is possible; the garden, perhaps? Although I must wonder how you're going to get down stairs - I believe I'm correct n knowing that horses can't go down stairs too easily?

(This is Embry acting as if he wasn't just acting like a compelte spas 8D)

[Ichabod knows that Gunpowder is a smart horse and a wise ass at times and allows Gunpowder to answer that question.]

I'll manage. Right now, it looks like I don't have much of a choice. I got up here, didn't I? Getting down is only a matter of using my head, unlike a certain genius that thinks he has the answers for everything else.

[Ichabod sighed and rolled his eyes.]

Shall we get moving? The garden is our destination until we have a firm answer.

(Sounds like fun! Gunpowder is going to be challenged....big time!)

((This'll be interesting))

[Elizabeth addresses Gunpowder]

Don't be too hard on him, it could be far worse.

If it'll be difficult to get to the garden, perhaps we could simply go to another room on this floor?

[Once they approached the stairs, Gunpowder stopped.]

Now what?

Give me a moment.

[Ichabod dismounts, swinging his leg over Gunpowder's head and runs downstairs to find something. Gunpowder starts looking for another way and settles on running down the other end of the hall and finds a pond to land in. He backs up to the top of the stairs.]

Hold on tight. This is going to be a wet and wild ride.

[Ichabod hears this and tries to stop the horse.]

NO!!

Edited 2010-07-03 02:13 (UTC)

[Holding onto Gunpowders reins, Elizabeth glances between the horse and Ichabod at the bottom of the stairs. As Gunpowder backs up, her grip tightens/i>]

What're you thinking of doing exactly?

[Trying not to, she sounds rather nervous. Embry bounds down the stairs, and walks past Ichabod fairly nonchalantly

I'd step back if I were you..Let's just hope he lands well

Oh my stars...he better not.

[Gunpowder in all his hefty weight jumps the stairs and aims right for the open space though there's a rug so he may slip. Ichabod gulps and straightens up as he steps back quickly as suggested.]

Oh dear.....

[He clutches his chest. The worst that can happen is that Gunpowder will fall and hurt Elizabeth while breaking his legs in the process and if that's the case, he'll never forgive himself.

Gunpowder lands on the rug and slides, but has his legs underneath tucked to prevent himself from toppling over.]

That was fun. Let's not do that again, shall we?

Agreed.

Edited 2010-07-03 02:34 (UTC)

[Before she can protest, Gunpowder stpes back, before running and jumping down the stair well. Although it's all over in a second, Elizabeth lets out a panicked shriek as the big horse slides precariously on the rug. As soon as Gunpowder's still again, she slowly relinqishes her grip on the reins, her knuckles white from the horses 'good idea']

No, no lets not do that again.

[Ichabod stiffened up and drops backward onto the floor.]

That went well.

[Gunpowder stands up and laughs before he nuzzles Ichabod.]

Isn't he a gem?

[Before Gunpowder can stand up, Elizabeth slides off of his back and to her feet, before rushing over to where Ichabod is laying, rather unceremoniously, on the ground]

Oh my- Are you alright? Can you hear me?

She shakes him gently with one hand

My lord? Can you hear me?

turning to Gunpowder Is he alright?

[Gunpowder looks at Elizabeth with as best an expression that a horse can give.]

He'll be fine. He does that a lot. He must have forgotten to breathe. He'll wake up soon.

[Ichabod sits up with a gasp and clutches his chest, hitting his head on Gunpowder's muzzle in the process.]

DARE NOT DO THAT AGAIN!!

[Gunpowder laughs.]

See?

[When it's apparent Ichabod's alive and kicking, Elizabeth straightens up]

I didn't doubt you for a moment, but I quite agree; if you do that again,please make sure I'm not on you at the time.

[She turns to Ichabod]

Perhaps you should see a physician about that, if it happens to you a lot? It can't be good for you, forgetting to breathe and all..

[Ichabod stands up as if nothing happened and turns to face Elizabeth.]

I'm fine. It only happens when I am stressed. Shall we move to the garden....where it is safer?

[His upper lip twitches and looks at Gunpowder.]

And I thought you were a good horse...until now.

[Gunpowder gives a horsey bow.]

I aim to please.

Do it when you have less of a human brain and not my soul. Thank you.

Grouch.

Edited 2010-07-03 03:08 (UTC)

Yes, that sounds a little more sensible

[As they move towards the doors, Elizabeth glances up at Gunpowder and smirks, patting his neck affectionatly. She stands on her tip toes and hushes her voice]

Do you always aim to put him in a bad mood? You two seem to have a good relationship, despite your differences

[Ichabod nods and moves toward the front, leading them out of the manor toward the garden. He didn't exactly get the chance to hear what Elizabeth said to Gunpowder and maybe it was for the best.

Gunpowder watched on as Ichabod walked on with a huff.]

He's more fun when he's so high strung. Sure we work fine but he's too easy.

[Gunpowder laughs.]

I heard that!

[Ichabod now has the doors open and waits for the party. His eyes narrow at Gunpowder quickly before regarding Elizabeth and Embry.]

There is a clearing just over the ridge where we can make camp and wait out this terrible storm.

Ooh, a picnic and camping.

[Ichabod rolls his eyes.]

That is quite enough from you for one day that I can stand.

[Elizabeth says nothing as she follows the draft horse out of the doors and outside into the gardens. However, she is a little taken a back by the thought of camping; in her day, the only people who camped out were soldiers. Embry examines her expression, and smirks to himself. The group continue on towards the ridge...]

((A terrible storm that ends on Monday XD Do you think they'll last that long in the garden..? This is going to get hilarious))

[Ichabod finds the place he was referring to and gives a confident expression.]

Yes, this will do nicely.

((LOL And let the insanity begin! Wet clothes, damp food and soggy bread! Yum!!))

((Embry is going to luuurve this...))

[Elizabeth, along with both daemons, looks around at the part of the garden where she'll be expected to stay for the next few days. She then smiles (as if to say 'are you kidding?') and brushes some hair behind her ear]

May I ask; what will we be staying in? I'm not sure tree's will serve too well as shelter..

This is going to be a long night.... [A grunt of aggreement from Gunpowder confirms Elizabeths exact thoughts]

[Gunpowder glares at Ichabod before laughing.]

You're kidding, right?

[Ichabod blinks and looks at the horse with a slack-jawed expression.]

No. I am quite serious. I will gather the materials and the further we are from the manor, the safer we are until I can discover the origins of the curse. Now if you choose to take your chances with it, then be my guest though I do not think it wise to be separated.

[Elizabeth sighs quietly to herself; Ichabod does have a point there. For this case, she may just have to suck up her pride and sleep in a...tent...

Alright, shall I help you? Although I'm not entirely sure what we'll need...(totally new territory for her; you can tell she was never a Girl Scout..)

[He looks toward the manor again and his lip twitches slightly.]

We will need heavy canvas, some logs and stones. Gunpowder, you are going to be needed in order to carry the supplies.

[He scoffs.]

Figures.

Perhaps it is best that we tried to gather what we need from inside the manor then bring them out here. For now, we should at least look for a more suitable shelter than out in the open for the time being. Is there a coach house nearby?

[He looks around and over his shoulders to see if he can find anything that matched the description.]

This will only be temporary until we can find out exactly what we are dealing with and perhaps put an end to this mess once and for all. I would rather like to have my wits back.

((I'm gonna go to bed after this comment; I'm still pretty jet lagged and I've gotta be up early tomorrow - this has been awesome though!!))

[Elizabeth knows that she's not going to be much use in this situation; she's not very strong, nor does she have any idea how to set up camp.However, she's going to help either way. Tying her hair back with a ribbon, she turns to face Ichabod]

I'll come back with you and help carry anything

Looking at it, it was pointless for any of us to come all the way out here; since we (Gunpowder and myself) can't be further than 100 metres away from you two, we need to come back with you as well..

((That's fine. I'm glad you had fun.))

[Ichabod nods then looks to the daemons. Even he couldn't argue with the logic. However, he defends it still even though he knows he was acting out too rashly and Gunpowder didn't exactly help matters either.]

True though I did want to see for myself how large this place was in order to make certain that there would be enough room for a horse, a tiger and two people.

[He gave a slight twitching smirk in his defense though it was rather weak.]

I am open to any suggestions that you may offer that could aid us though I am certain that we can find what we need in a timely manner without too much trouble.

[And the thunder in the distance wasn't helping matters either.]

Lovely.

[Gunpowder laughs.]

Now what, genius?

[Having been looking around the Manor for some of the things Ichabod mentioned, Elizabeth has only managed to collect a few pieces of kindling wood]

Are you sure you want to do this, Elizabeth?

What do you mean?

This Ichabod character..he seems a little, oh I don't know...strange, 'off' perhaps

[Elizabeth glances at him in irritation]

Would you rather you risk getting eaten and in turn me losing my soul? Three people have already lost their Daemons, Embry; I'm not taking a chance. Besides, Ichabod has been nothing but kind to me and what he's been saying seems to make sense. You'd do well to not speak ill of him in my presence.

[Embry rolls his eyes, but says nothing, padding alongside his mistress as they return to the patch under the tree's where they'll be setting up camp..

[Gunpowder gives an agreeing nod while Ichabod was completely oblivious to the conversation.]

We'll have to head back to gather up something sturdy and water resistant or shall we stay inside the manor and take our chances with whatever lurks within the walls until the storm clears?

[Gunpowder rolls his eyes.]

[She sets down the small amount of wood she's collected, and seats herself neatly on the grass, under the shade of one of the tree's]

I don't know..Whatever is here and hurting the others, it doesn't seem to care whether you're outside or inside. After all, Miss Miria was attacked in the garden..

[He whips around and looks at Elizabeth in shock. This he didn't know about and his jaw was now dropped with wide eyes.]

Oh. You're Majesty, I wish no harm to come to you and if we are in danger out here as well, there is no place safe for anyone.

[He slowly kneels and helps with the placement of the wood.]

I will do my best not to fail you.

[He looks to Gunpowder.]

We have no choice but to stay together whether you like it or not.

[Gunpowder nods his head.]

I figured that much. So what do we do? We're not safe out here and it looks like our options are getting slimmer.

Yes, I know.

[She nods in agreement]

In that case, we may as well stay inside; Looking at it practically, it'd be better that way. Wherever we are, we'll just have to hope for the best I suppose. After all, I've heard from 'Eddie' that there's absolutely no way out of the Manors grounds..

[and in response to his 'I will not fail you' comment, she places her hand on his and smiles warmly]

I know You won't; I really appreciate how kind you've been to me thus far. I thank you

[He looks up with wide eyes.]

Um...you are welcome and it is my duty.

[He gulps and looks around, deliberately breaking eye contact and with a twitchy smile, he stands up.]

Perhaps we should return to the manor.

[He forgot about those pin-hole scars on both of his hands as he gives his to help Elizabeth to her feet.]

[As the two head back toward the manor, Embry adresses Gunpowder as he gets up from where he was about to fall asleep in the sun]

I'm sure all this running back and forth really isn't necessary; I'm starting to run out of energy..I swear, if she had just listened to me before hand then we wouldn't have had to waste so much time..

[He sounds impatient but sleepy, his deep voice huskey from disuse

[He looks back toward Embry's and feels a pang of embarrassment and his upper lip twitches before looking forward, his forehead hitting a low branch with no help from Gunpowder as a warning. He falls straight back and rubs his forehead.]

That...was uncalled for.

[Gunpowder laughs.]

Serves you right for over thinking.

[She gives Embry an evil look, before helping Ichabod to his feet]

Try to ignore him. I should probably start..

[He stands up and brushes himself off. Gunpowder laughs and Ichabod just glares at the draft horse.]

Yes, I should.

[He shakes his head and puts his hand on the side while he stumbles a bit.]

Ooh, I moved too quickly.

[He tries to put on an air that he has it all under control but fails and hits Gunpowder's rump by mistake.]

((Since it's a new week and a new plot, and the daemons aren't around anymore, shall we just have them disappearing..? Or shall we start a new thread on the new plot line?))

((We can handwave that he succeeded in keeping his word and he'll scream in his new duds.))

((Seriously, this whole thread has made me usually boring afternoons soo much more entertaining~ Can't wait to read your post!))

((I'm really glad that it's kept the momentum on the entertaining side. XD I pictured the whole thing and rolled!!))

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Third entry // Accidental Video

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naw =] heroic Ichabod~ [video]

It's about time! =) [video]

I'm so glad someone else is online XD [video]

Me too. It makes this so much easier. [video]

whereabouts in the US are you? [in person]

Upstate New York for the time being. [in person]

Ahh right - LA for me. Plus, it is physically impossible for horses to go downstairs..

I know. It's not going to be easy. [In person]

Oh good God XD Is this Gunpowder jumping the stairs...?

This can only end in a mess....a big one.

XD this made me laugh, majorly

I was cracking up! This....will never happen again. XD

The expression in her picture pretty much sums it up =3

Nice!! This interaction was priceless, even if it was crazy!

I love it when things go this well~ I'm so glad I apped Elizabeth, she's been so fun to play so far~

She's a joy!! I'm glad you brought her in!

Black Jack just got accepted to the manor! kyaa! *happy dance*

Woohoo!! Now it's a full dancecard!! Gotta like that!

Oh Lord: Queen Lizzie, in a tent..the images cause me much happiness~<3

LOL Oh Lord!! THE HILARITY!!

This is like when two 10 years olds make a fort in the back garden, and 'runaway'...X3

LOL I know!! Such a fun time this is going to be.

I wanna go camping now...

I hadn't been camping in years.

In the UK I go to an anime con that's held in a field; 4 days, cosplaying and camping~ good times

Nice!! I love events like those when I can get to them.

Bwhaha, so it begins again~

Oh yes!! Sorry so late. Notifs are being a bugger again.

Is it wrong that I now sort of ship IchabodXElizabeth XD oh, my imagination is a dream at times~

I'm starting to feel the same way. Have been since Gunpowder jumped the stairs. XD

That made me giggle :3 We went to blockbuster today and I purposefully got 'Sleepy Hollow'~

It's one of the best movies he's done and so much fun! XD

Kyaa! He's so cute!

Thanks!! He's a bit of a derp in a lot of ways.

Everyone can be a derp =] I know I can!

XD that's the fun about life. Losing cool points over silly things.

Life's too short to be 'cool' I find =] Oh! Have you done a new plot entry for Ichabod? XD

I'll work on a new entry where he wakes up on the beach since he wasn't in his room. XD

XD okay! sounds fun~

I read Elizabeth's post and rolled!! I can only imagine what she feels like.

Black Jack just got accepted to the manor! kyaa! happy dance