Evans Reynard: *is just watching what's outside.* Dawn Reynard: *looks through the bars with a serious expression* Saving World State Stop trading in 30 seconds. All items in Trading Window will be DELETED Dawn Reynard: Hello Father Dawn Reynard: *spoken in a low tone* Evans Reynard: *he looks over his shoulder.. then slowly turns.* Dawn Reynard: *big brown eyes peer through the bars at him looking him over slowly* Evans Reynard: *his right hand is entirely wrapped in bloody bandages.* Evans Reynard: *he looks at her for a few seconds.* Evans Reynard: ..by the goddess' name... Evans Reynard: *he murmurs, as he slowly approaches the bars...* Evans Reynard: *he looks a bit weaker than usual, but still fit and toned.* Dawn Reynard: *just looks at him seriously* Dawn Reynard: Did you really do all that bad stuff? Evans Reynard: .. Dawn.. *He says with some amazement, as he crouches..* Dawn Reynard: *quite blunt* Evans Reynard: *he lowers his eyes a moment, thoughtful, before looking up to her eyes again.* Evans Reynard: Everyone does bad things in life... even when they do not mean to. Reinhart Tradnor strikes up camp and retires. Dawn Reynard: *a small hand presses through the bars easily, the fingers quivering lightly, reaching* Dawn Reynard: *towards him* Evans Reynard: What happened... was one of those situations. Dawn Reynard: *she nods slowly but doesn't comment* Evans Reynard: *he lifts his hand to gently take hers and hold it to his cheek.* Evans Reynard: *smiles a little to her, clearly a bit unsure about her reaction.* Dawn Reynard: *her lips tug upwards at the corners, a rare smile offered to him* Evans Reynard: I'm sorry, Dawn... Evans Reynard: *he speaks softly.* Evans Reynard: I'm sorry that you had to hear all those bad things about daddy... Dawn Reynard: *shakes her head softly as she touches him tenderly* Evans Reynard: I'm sorry that I left you, and your brothers, without a father... Evans Reynard: I'm... so sorry. Dawn Reynard: *and then a quiet question comes* Dawn Reynard: Are you leaving again? Evans Reynard: *still smiling, but without doubt a bit emotional.* Evans Reynard: *he looks her in the eyes as he replies. His reply is direct and sincere.* Evans Reynard: Only if they take me away from you. Dawn Reynard: I won't let them Evans Reynard: Willingly... I will never leave you again. Dawn Reynard: *spoken with all the bravado of a child* Evans Reynard: *his smile widens a little, amused and pleased by her innocence and naiveness* Evans Reynard: I know you won't. Evans Reynard: *he looks her up and down once.* Evans Reynard: Look at you.. The skies clear. Evans Reynard: My little baby is so -big-! Dawn Reynard: Mama said I am a Lady now. So they -have- to listen to me *nods seriously- Dawn Reynard: You should see Valeck! He is soooo tall Evans Reynard: That's right, they do! Evans Reynard: Is he taller than me already? Dawn Reynard: *looks at him and shakes her head* Dawn Reynard: I don't think so Evans Reynard: *shifts his position a little - still crouching, but due to the recent weakness of* Evans Reynard: *his body, due to bad food and lack of exercise, makes him uncomfortable in that* Evans Reynard: *position.* Dawn Reynard: *watches him, quite perceptive for one so young, then frowns deeply* Your strength has changed by 4. It is now 91. Your strength has changed by -5. It is now 86. Hunger weakens you. Dawn Reynard: You tell that big mean Duke I am bringing you some food and stuff You see: a barred metal door Evans Reynard: *he chuckles.* Dawn Reynard: I can cook now -proudly stated- Evans Reynard: Now, Dawn... the Duke is doing his duty. Evans Reynard: And they have been bringing me food! Believe me! Dawn Reynard: *seems to snort a bit then nods* Dawn Reynard: Not my cooking! Evans Reynard: But I would most -definitely- love to taste what my little daughter would cook [Spam detected, speech queued for 0 seconds] Evans Reynard: for me. Evans Reynard: *grins.* Evans Reynard: Of course not. Dawn Reynard: *beams at that and bobs her head up and down* Dawn Reynard: I cook for Valeck and sometimes Arianna and oh Tyr! They all said I cook good too Evans Reynard: Really? Oh, wow! Is -that- why Valeck is so tall now?! Dawn Reynard: Yep Evans Reynard: *clearly enjoys playing along with the childlike conversation.* Dawn Reynard: *nods once* Dawn Reynard: I am going to make you some books too and then I can draw pictures for you and I Dawn Reynard: am going to brign you a stack of stationary so you can write to me Dawn Reynard: *all the words held back spill at once* Evans Reynard: *grins.* Dawn Reynard: And I am going to put the Daddy BACK inside the doll house Evans Reynard: Ohh, that would be wonderful... but it might not be necessary, dear! I should be Evans Reynard: out of here in no time! Evans Reynard: *laughs* Dawn Reynard: But you still have to write me because we have a mail box! Evans Reynard: Oh, -do- you?! Dawn Reynard: Yep Evans Reynard: I will be sure to write you every day when I get out of here, then! Dawn Reynard: That man in green put it there Dawn Reynard: *nodding firmly* Dawn Reynard: I would like that Evans Reynard: Consider it done, milady! Dawn Reynard: *giggles happily* Dawn Reynard: I am glad you are home Daddy Dawn Reynard: *spoken much more seriously* Evans Reynard: I'm not home -yet-, darling! Evans Reynard: But I will be, as soon as I'm out of this little bird cage! Dawn Reynard: I can see you, it's better than nothing Saqr Abd-al-Malik has broken fast. Dawn Reynard: *smiles at that* Dawn Reynard: I am not supposed to be here.... Dawn Reynard: Everyone said it's no place for a little girl Evans Reynard: *he looks at her, and actually sighs deeply, touched by her words.* Evans Reynard: I know, I know... A light overcast moves in, obscuring the sky. Dawn Reynard: But I had to come Evans Reynard: In other circumstances I would be scolding you... Dawn Reynard: *strokes his cheek lightly* Evans Reynard: *smiles gently* Evans Reynard: I can't wait to hold my little girl again... Dawn Reynard: You can scold me when you get out Evans Reynard: ...and give her piggyback ride! Evans Reynard: *says with a grin* Dawn Reynard: and hug me lots too Evans Reynard: Yeap! Dawn Reynard: Yes! I have a friend who does that but Valeck and Ari said men only want bad Saqr Abd-al-Malik strikes up camp and retires. Dawn Reynard: things from girls. And I don't like that because he is my friend Saqr Abd-al-Malik has broken fast. Adonai Rome strikes up camp and retires. Evans Reynard: Is that so...? *He asks an eyebrow with curiosity, smiling* Evans Reynard: You'll have to tell me more about that once I'm out of here. Dawn Reynard: He even carries all my straw and herbs and flowers when they get too heavy. He's a.. Saqr Abd-al-Malik strikes up camp and retires. Dawn Reynard: oh yes, *looks around* I should probably go before anyone gets mad Saqr Abd-al-Malik has broken fast. Evans Reynard: *looks at her, thoughtfully, for a couple of seconds...* Evans Reynard: You should... but I will see you again soon. Evans Reynard: Very soon. Dawn Reynard: Can I come back? Dawn Reynard: *pleading tone to her voice* Evans Reynard: *he gently takes her hand again, and plants a kiss on it.* Evans Reynard: Only with Julianne. I don't want you in here all alone. Evans Reynard: This is a bad place for little girls. Evans Reynard: *he is smiling, but looks a bit more serious now.* Dawn Reynard: *nods slowly, pulling her hand back gradually, cherishing the kiss* Dawn Reynard: I know, but I -had- to come Dawn Reynard: I will get Mama to bring me Evans Reynard: And I am so, -so- glad that you did, darling... Dawn Reynard: *smiles to him* Evans Reynard: Tell Valeck... Evans Reynard: *he hesitates.* Dawn Reynard: You feel better before I coem back alright Daddy? Dawn Reynard: *tilts her head listening* Evans Reynard: *looks a bit torn and unsure.* Dawn Reynard: I will tell him you love him Dawn Reynard: *offers a smile* Evans Reynard: *he smiles to her again.* Evans Reynard: Thank you. Evans Reynard: *clearly had a lot more things in his mind to say to Valeck... but holds them for * [Spam detected, speech queued for 1 seconds] Evans Reynard: *now* Evans Reynard: It is a pleasant, though overcast, day. Evans Reynard: The Greater Moon is in its last quarter, while Lesser Moon is in its first quarter. Evans Reynard: Go now... before it gets dark. Dawn Reynard: *when she smiles again she seems so much older then her 8 years* Dawn Reynard: I lvoe you Daddy! *scampers off quickly* Evans Reynard: And I love you, my Dawnie.. *More quietly..* You see: a portcullis Evans Reynard: *he leans back against the bars... bringing his hand to his face...* Evans Reynard: *squeezes his nose between his eyes...* Evans Reynard: s-shit.. You see: rock Evans Reynard: *his eyes begin watering up...* Evans Reynard: *squeezes hard, trying to restrain himself...*