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Post by Kayla on Dec 24, 2008 11:44:57 GMT -5
"I wasn't asking...just making sure you knew." she replied, her eyes wide and deep blue nearly black with fear. Esse carefully looked around and realized she still wasn't high enough to get a good view of the forest floor because of the rest of the thick surrounding trees. She gulped then continued to climb slowly upwards.
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Post by James on Dec 24, 2008 15:56:36 GMT -5
"It's okay, I promise I'll catch you." Des said in an attempt to comfort her. " You'll be fine, try to judge each branch before you climb."
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Post by Kayla on Dec 24, 2008 19:56:31 GMT -5
"Thanks Des." She nodded, making sure to check the strength of the branches as she climbed higher and higher. "I'm not liking this..." she muttered to herself, worried.
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Post by James on Dec 25, 2008 20:21:14 GMT -5
A curious thought hit Des. " Esse, how were you not afraid to fly on pegicorns but are afraid to climb a tree?" He asked confused. " They took us as high, if not more."
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Post by Kayla on Dec 27, 2008 9:39:50 GMT -5
She blinked. "Wait what?" Realizing what she said, Esse laughed. "Umm...I'm not sure. Maybe because I have more trust in a friendly animal than I do in a flimsy tree branch? Think about it Des, you know me well enough by now to agree that's most likely it."
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Post by James on Dec 27, 2008 22:40:30 GMT -5
" That's probably it." Des said. "I still think it's contradicting though." He thought to himself. " See, I don't see it as a flimsy tree. We Elementals tend to trust and connect more with the forces of nature than animals ,with trees being one of those forces."
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Post by Kayla on Dec 31, 2008 19:33:45 GMT -5
She shugged. "Well it seems pretty flimsy to me...sorry. I'm used to ice and snow, not trees and warm climate. I keep thinking I'm more likely to slip off the branch than break it since I'm used to keeping my footing on ice, not this. But hey, if I do I've got you to catch me so I'm fine!" She paused and questioned him. "What's it like? Feeling and trusting all those different forces, I mean."
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Post by James on Jan 2, 2009 0:52:19 GMT -5
Des pondered the answer for a moment. " I guess the best answer wouldn't be very interesting." He said. " When we Elementals first learn to control our powers it's amazing. You see a new reality, one that shows where the spark of life truly is. Sadly, as time goes by, these feelings have less importance and are viewed simply as a fact of normality. It becomes as normal as a eating or sleeping. How about you, what's it like to be able to connect with animals and know the trust you feel for them is mutual? Animals on average fear us Elementals, except for the ones of higher and more understanding intelligence."
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Post by Kayla on Jan 2, 2009 13:19:02 GMT -5
Esse paused as well to contemplate it. "Well...it's fun actually. The bond between a person and their partner is completely unbreakable. It's full of trust and love, knowing that if you care for the animal they'd gladly help you in exchange...even give their life to save you if need be."
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Post by James on Jan 2, 2009 13:49:10 GMT -5
"That sounds like a nice life." Des said. " I can't say I wish for it though. I've lived life this way for so long that I'm uncertain about much else. "
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Post by Kjara/Jyotic on Jan 2, 2009 18:14:28 GMT -5
The branches creaked again, and one snapped just as Esse stepped off it.
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Post by James on Jan 2, 2009 19:37:59 GMT -5
Hearing the snap of the branch Des dashed to under Esse, ready to catch her. He jumped in the air and hovered so the fall wouldn't be too far.
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Post by Kayla on Jan 3, 2009 15:25:54 GMT -5
Esse screamed and squeezed her eyes shut, freezing stiff. She knew Desumo would catch her as he promised so she wasn't too worried. After she stopped falling she opened her eyes and looked up at him. "Thanks Des..." Her voice was a bit shaken.
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Post by James on Jan 4, 2009 1:29:17 GMT -5
Des smiled. " No problem." He said as his feet touched the ground." I've had girls fall for me but not quite like that. Are you okay?" Des set her down but kept his hand on her shoulder for support.
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Post by Kayla on Jan 4, 2009 12:07:44 GMT -5
She shook her head, looking dizzy. "I'll be fine in a few minutes... A dive on a Pegicorn isn't quite like a rough free fall." Essetai sighed as her legs started to stop shaking and she locked them at the knees by stiffening them up.
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