Ninth entry: Storm

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[Having 'known' about the storm a little way before everyone else, Elizabeth had already packed few important items. However, as she was about to leave, when Mello's video message flickered onto her blackberry, the signal poor and the quality low. However, his message was clear in itself. 
           Tucking the little black device into a handy pocket on her dress, she unzips her tent, and is more than a little shocked at what she sees; the beach is littered with destroyed tents, palm branches and leaves, and just general debris. Trying to remember the way to the onsen, she struggles to stay up right at the weather continues to worsen. 
                            For the first time since they arrived on the beach, she was glad to not be in her usual clothes, as one of her dresses would have been utter hell to drag through the now rather chaotic jungle path. Thankfully, after what seemed like an eternity, the Onsen loomed into view]

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[passes-out.livejournal.com]

[Ichabod was just coming down the path and spots Elizabeth. He rushes to her aid to help her with her belongings.]

I found a cave just to the side away from the path of the wind. It is not much though it will suffice to keep us from being caught in the rain.

Oh Hai there~ Lol, how're you?

[the-tudour-rose.livejournal.com]

[Through the noise of the wind, Elizabeth didn't hear Ichabod call out to her, so when he came to her side she was slightly startled, but relieved. Wanting to be out of the storm, she follows him into a hidden structure, which turns out to be a rather spacious cave. Setting down anything she was carrying, she swept the hair off of her face, and wiped the rain from her eyes]

Thank God for that, I've never seen anything like this; I'm so glad you're safe, I was worried

A little tired but okay. XD

[passes-out.livejournal.com]

[He looks out on the beach and sighs.]

I had hoped for others to come though they had scattered.

[He presses his back against the cave wall and slid down. His cooler, chest of clothes and some dried fish were already here. He spent the entire night prior looking for a place and moving his belongings before the storm.

Worry is present on his face and pressed his chin to his knee.]

I hope that everyone is safe where they chose to be.

Aw =] I'm happy, 'Elizabeth' is on PayPerView later~ Gettin' me some canon review~

[the-tudour-rose.livejournal.com]

I'm sure they're fine; there were two warnings sent out on top of yours, so everyone must have found somewhere by now. Judging by Mello's video, most people are in the Bath house


((Though I was under the impression that it was an outdoor thing >_>;;obviously not XD))

Nice!! That's awesome!

[passes-out.livejournal.com]

Ah.

[He lifts his chin from his knee and sighs.]

I suppose then that there is nothing left to do than to wait out the storm.

[He pulls out his flip card from inside his shirt and begins to twist the string to calm his nerves.]

((So was I. It's not your fault. But still that thread was funny. XD))

Kya! She's so pretty and so almost assassinated >_>;;; ^^;;

[the-tudour-rose.livejournal.com]

[She nods, and closes her dark eyes for a minute or so, just listening to the raging storm outside. When she opens them again, she see's the flip card he's produced]

What is that...?

Ouch.

[passes-out.livejournal.com]

[His eyes look up from the card and at Elizabeth.]

It is something that my mother gave me as a child. It has calmed me during the worst of times. Would you like to see it?

[He stops flipping it and holds it out for Elizabeth to look at.]

It is my most cherished possession.

Indeed >_>U Forgot how much I loved it though~

[the-tudour-rose.livejournal.com]

[Taking it carefully, she looks at both sides, turning it delicately between her fingers]

How does it work?

[She can probably guess herself, but she's afraid she'll break it]

Now you know again which is a wonderful incentive. XD

[passes-out.livejournal.com]

[He places his hands over hers and twists the ribbon.]

The faster you spin the card, the more the two pictures become one in the spinning. It is what is called optics. The science of sight and illusion.

Faye got accepted to Rubycity_rp~~ *boogies*

[the-tudour-rose.livejournal.com]

[She smiles in fascination and delight, watching as the card picks up speed]

That's so strange, but fascinating at the same time, truley.

You say you're mother gave it to you? May I ask what she was like?

[She know's it may be a raw subject, but she can't help but ask; she knows next to nothing of his past...]

Whoohoo!! Congrats!!

[passes-out.livejournal.com]

[Ichabod gulps down the lump in his throat thickly and sits back. He hadn't thought of his past in a long time other than in dreams and he's hardly had the time to think...until now.]

She was....beautiful. She had the spirit and wonder that a child of nature would have. I remember when I was very young that she would tell me stories of the elements and taught me how to read them. I was only 7 years old when she was taken from me through death.

[His smile became uneasy and forced. He remembered that he did the same thing with Eddie and it was now time for him to trust. He inhaled deeply.]

She had this ability to read the stars and can tell when the weather was about to change. She had a gift for reading the trees and would know when the rains would come. I was just beginning to learn myself and my teaching was cut short.

I loved my mother dearly. I still do.

Wai, thank you! XDD

[the-tudour-rose.livejournal.com]

[Her expression softens a great deal as she listens to him. After he'd finished, she waited for a moment, before speaking]

She sounds like a wonderful person, really. I wish I had the chance to meet her..and I'm sorry you lost her so early..

I can sympathize for the most part; I too loved my mother, but because of who she was, well..I'm sure I was one of the very few who did..

[A touchy subject for her as well as him, she starts to question why she brought it up in the first place. Even though she lost her mother at a much younger age, and didn't have as many memories of her, she still loved her deeply]

I'm sorry..I shouldn't have brought it up..[She pushes the card back into his hand gently]

You're welcome.

[passes-out.livejournal.com]

[He closes his eyes for a moment when the card was pushed back into his hand. To him, it was as if his entire life opened up.]

No, don't be. If I wished not to talk about her, I would not have. The love I have for my mother is not often shared so readily. It is an act of trust that I have said anything. Please do not count yourself at fault.

[He puts the card back into his sleeve and moved to sit beside Elizabeth and not across from her.]

As you have shared a part of yourself to me, I thank you.

Gah. If only Henry could see them now XD 'Now, on the inappropriate scale, what would you score...'

[the-tudour-rose.livejournal.com]

[She shifts slightly so that he doesn't sit on her dress]

I thought it only fair; you shared something personal with me, so..it only seemed right

[She glances outside, where the storm seems to only be worsening]

It may be a long night indeed..

Ouch! That would hurt. XD

[passes-out.livejournal.com]

Indeed.

[Once he realizes how close he was to her, he moves toward the center.]

I beg pardon. I was too forward. Forgive me.

[He lowers his head slightly before he looks out at the storm.]

Yeeah, just a bit X3

[the-tudour-rose.livejournal.com]

Oh, no, you weren't being too..um..it's fine, don't worry..

[She scolds herself internally for being so clumsy with her words,before shifting into a more comfortable position, and pulling her drying hair over her shoulder, running her fingers through it to try and rid it of knots]


((AAH! The hair subplot returns!! XD))

LOL Oh the hair!!

[passes-out.livejournal.com]

[He clears his throat at first then begins to chuckle.]

Well, if there is some consolation to this ordeal it is that I finally have the chance to air out something that I have told no one else. I am glad I did. There is no need to worry now and I feel...stronger in a way.

[He sees that she's beginning to plait her hair again and blushes slightly, looking away toward the darkening clouds.]

The winds have picked up.

[And a tent is pulled from the stakes and is sailing across the beach like a kite.]

I can't help it! It's just..there! DX

[the-tudour-rose.livejournal.com]

[Also noticing said tent flying across the sands, Elizabeth consols herself with the fact that none of her important belongings were in her tent]

I do hope this is all over soon; not that there will be much to return too..

[A look of worry passes over her face as she remembers her father; she hadn't seen him around as of late, but for some reason she felt like he wasn't safe yet. Then there was Lady Kathryn, and Ed..

She tried to banish the thoughts by telling herself that they were safe, that everyone was, and that soon this whole situation would be resolved..

In her worry she didn't realise that her nails had been digging into her palm, laving sore, red imprints in her skin]

Tell me..how long do you think this will last..? I know storms always get worse before they get better, but this seems to never end

That's cool! It's a part of her and that's alright. Ichabod plays with a toy.

[passes-out.livejournal.com]

[Reaching out for Elizabeth's hand, he gives a firm but gentle squeeze that let's her know in his way that he understands.]

I do not like the storms either.

and we love him for it~ I think that's my favourite icon of him >//> ^_^

[the-tudour-rose.livejournal.com]

[She looks up at him as he takes her hand, and tries to smile, but a heavy thunder clap, seemingly just outside, makes her inhale sharply, and shut her eyes. She half-laughs to herself nervously]

This is ridiculous..it's just bad weather..

Yep! And thanks!!

[passes-out.livejournal.com]

Yes.

[Even he jumps a little from the lightning and blows out a puff of air from his exasperation.]

'Tis only a storm. A force of nature.

Last tag for a while; going to the moo-vies~

[the-tudour-rose.livejournal.com]

[Trying to steel her nerves, she tells herself that she's been in far, far worse situations that just a silly storm. More than a little embarrassed, she puts on a brave face, and turns to her friend]

Come on; let's talk about something that will distract us until it passes

Sorry for the late response. I had to log off. Sunday's and Monday's are my worst days.

[passes-out.livejournal.com]

[He thinks about Gunpowder and smiles.]

Very well. I will tell you how Gunpowder and I first met.

[He thinks back at the memory.]

I met with a man named Angus Killian who had a wife named Elizabeth. Wonderful family. Well, upon my arrival into the town, I realized that I needed to rent a horse in order to move about and to investigate the Western Woods. Little did I know that the very moment that I took the reigns of Gunpowder, I would have to ride him.

He nearly took me in the opposite direction of where I needed to go until he saw Knicker run out of the stable with Mr. Killian. That was when he decided not to be silly and listen.

Nah, it's cool =] Musical week~!! XD

[the-tudour-rose.livejournal.com]

[Glad of the distraction, she listens intently and smiles, remembering Gunpowder well from when they had been introduced. And from when he'd jumped the stairs..]

I suppose his antics a few weeks ago prove that even animals have their own characters..

Oh that's right!!

[passes-out.livejournal.com]

[He nods and smiles.]

Yes. He certainly has a personality. He has head butted me once and has thrown me off the saddle by stopping abruptly and landed in the creek only because he wished not to move.

Have you seen what next week is..? X3

[the-tudour-rose.livejournal.com]

[She can't help but laugh out loud at the last part]

He wished not to move for you, but was more than happy to jump a flight of stairs for me! Oh, in a strange way I do miss them, him and Embry both

Not yet. I'm still catching up from a weekend of limited access.

[passes-out.livejournal.com]

[He gives a dejected sigh.]

Yes, I know. I miss him too. Despite all the trouble that he has given me, he did make sure that I was kept safe. He seemed to have taken a liking to you more though I believe it is because he was showing of his avant garde.

[Then he thought about it and cleared his throat. He had that side in him as well that he didn't show readily.]

Tis Gender swap, my good sir~

[the-tudour-rose.livejournal.com]

[As her laughter subsides, she continues to smile]

Well, horses are very proud creatures; it isn't very suprising that he was showing off~


((As I noticed in the movie :D ))

GAH!! That's right!! Oh man.....*dies laughing with Ichabod and Willy glaring at me*

[passes-out.livejournal.com]

Yes they are.

[He softly chuckles from his memory of Gunpowder's snark.]

I miss his insults, oddly enough.

It is optional whether your character actually swaps or not, so I took Elizabeth off that list XD

[the-tudour-rose.livejournal.com]

((I can see Willy as a woman...maybe not Ichabod, though that would be hilarious))

[Her theory had worked; since they had been talking she almost had forgotten the raging storm outside. Reaching over and sifting through her belongings, she retrieves a blanket, and offer shim half as she covers her lap with it]

I wonder what time it is...with this weather it's almost impossible to tell

I hadn't taken any of my three off the list. So this is going to be a mess of random. XD

[passes-out.livejournal.com]

((Willy as a woman is going to be a lot of fun and a rollercoaster of emotions, Edward has been one once in another game and was kinda sore for a while from the bindings on his/her chest. Ichabod...well....that's going to be interesting to see since he's really needing to be shook up a little.))

[He smiled and took the offered half as he thought about how to tell the time from the storm. He gazed outside in thought.]

My best guess is early afternoon. The light is still able to be seen though it does present an interesting conundrum of scenarios that may present a challenge. I have never seen a storm of this magnitude before. I wonder if the bathhouse is still standing.

I can't wait to see their posts; and it'll be a 2 week plot as well~

[the-tudour-rose.livejournal.com]

[Regarding his comment about the bath house, and the slight possibility that it could no longer be standing, her face falls slightly]

Do you think it could not be..? I surely hope that's not the case; a lot of people are sheltering there...

I know!! That's going to be so....they're going to hate me, I just know it.

[passes-out.livejournal.com]

I believe that they are fine. Mello assured me that the bathhouse is by far the safest structure on this island that is made my hand. Now my concern is them drifting off to see should the island flood. The rains are pretty heavy.

Gah, sorry! Haven't been online much lately DX

[the-tudour-rose.livejournal.com]

[About to be reassured, the possibiltiy of flooding isn't helping her worrying]

But if the island were to flood, wouldn't we be in awful danger in here..?

I understand. I'm the same way.

[passes-out.livejournal.com]

[He stops himself from being any more of a nuisance to the cause and forces a smile.]

I doubt it will come to that.

Last tag for a little bit~ will be on for longer later

[the-tudour-rose.livejournal.com]

I hope not..

[She leans back against the stone wall of the cave, reassuring herself of his words]

Okie dokie.

[passes-out.livejournal.com]

[He looked at Elizabeth and sighed before looking out the mouth of the cave.]

This place....is never as it seems.

Am back 'n' business~

[the-tudour-rose.livejournal.com]

I wonder who this 'Author' really is..I mean, to have so much power over everyone in the house,and to be able to transport us to different places? I find it really quite frightening..

Sorry about being late. I was kicked off the computer.

[passes-out.livejournal.com]

[His attention torn from the cave now back to Elizabeth, he pushed out the thought of death.]

Our situation appears most ominous when we think of terms when dominance is in the forefront of thought. Although we are at the mercy of this.."Author", I shall not succumb to her dominance. I must admit, the very thought of being controlled or dominated upon my every action has me curious how she does it.