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[boutant]

[ Judging by the fairly spooky looking trees in the background, Ariadne is in the thick of La Llorona. With her is an imp who appears to be wearing a neckerchief, perching on the side of a cart and fussing over the sacks in the back of it. Ariadne herself has a steak of dirt on her forehead and a bit more on her nose, as well as her clothing.

Yup, she's been digging up bones. ]

If anyone needs to get any remains to Caer Scima, I may be able to meet you somewhere and get them there. I know we're all sort of spread out.

[ She rubs the back of the hand that's not holding her locket across her forehead, smearing the dirt across it. Despite the drop in temperature, this is still hard, sweaty work. ]

And if anyone else is in or around La Llorona, or will be traveling through the forest to get to or from Caer Scima -- I have a manor in the forest. While I wouldn't say it's one hundred percent safe, knowing the way things go around here, it's definitely safer than camping within the forest. As long as you aren't looking to hurt the forest or Caer Scima -- or haven't just come from doing those things -- you can stay there, if you'd like.

[ She grins at the camera, tired but obviously pleased. ]

I even have rooms picked out for a few of you.

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[metalica]

I might ask for some assistance from you.

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[boutant]

Where are you located?

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[metalica]

The outskirts of Caer Scima. I have been digging.

[ Not that he's got his hands dirty, of course. Metal spades. Very handy. ]

Perhaps I should travel further.

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[boutant]

If you're outside Caer Scima, I don't think you need that much help getting back into Caer Scima. Unless you do travel further, and even then it depends on how far you get.

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[gordianknots]

If you can get here some time next week, I'd appreciate it. I found a few mounds on the property, and am working on getting them out and into temporary containment units.

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[boutant]

I can be there in three days, on the full moon. Otherwise it'll be two weeks.

[ Moon phases. 8( Well, and no major locations being within the forest there itself. ]

[gordianknots]

I'll focus my attention on the Caer Scima plots first then.

[boutant]

Then I'll see you in three days.

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[writeswrongs]

Oh. You have a cart. That's a really good idea.

[Castle is sitting on a horse with a bag in his lap and a fairy or two buzzing around his head. So far both of the bodies that he's dug up belong to Scima and he's been contemplating how he's going to get them all the way over there. Not having a car or some other sort of fast transportation here has been driving him insane. Anyone from the instant gratification 21st century must be having trouble as well.

But this potentially solves the problem! Castle is helpful, but somewhat lazy. At least he's not too grossed out by bones.]

I've got two that belong to Scima. Looks like you're in the woods over there right now?

[Because those trees look dark and creepy and he would not enjoy riding through them alone.]

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[boutant]

Thank you. It's a bit of a long walk to carry them all by hand -- besides, I might drop one.

[ And she can't imagine the spirits of the dead would really appreciate that. ]

Right -- La Llorona. And you're...? [ Excuse her while she peers at the locket, trying to make out the surroundings behind him. ]

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[writeswrongs]

Over by the Station.

[He'd been enjoying some technology when the call went out and he figured he'd lend a hand with whatever bodies happened to be near the Station. Right now he's got the bones in the bag in his lap and he's trying to be careful with them, but riding on a horse isn't the most comfortable mode of transit.]

How long do you figure it would take me to get to where you are?

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[boutant]

If you take the fairy ring? A couple of days. If not -- a bit longer.

[ She's moving now as she talks, going to pat the horse pulling the cart -- her own chestnut mare, who is not entirely pleased about this new position. ]

But I could meet you by the Llorona ring, cut the time in half for both of us.

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[starspangled]

Looks like you could use some help. Got a room for me?

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[boutant]

[ yeah, hers.

Well, not really. But. ]

I've got a few ideas for one, yeah.

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[starspangled]

[He'll try not to hog the covers.]

Then I'll head your way, and bring the Unseelie remains from any graves that I come across. They deserve a proper resting place.

[And maybe some...flowers? No. No, the tulips probably wouldn't be a good idea.]

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[boutant]

[ She will steal them back and she will not play fair to do it. ]

They do. It's a shame they were left for so long.

[ Flowers are nice, but yeah, please not those tulips. ]

But, well. Things happen.

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[bird_brain]

You are hard at work.

[video]

[boutant]

I like staying busy.

[video]

[bird_brain]

Have you found trouble?

[video]

[notyetlegend]

[Merida is on her own horse when she speaks into the locket, looking more than a little dirtier than a princess should be, judging by the couple of dirt streaks on her forehead and cheek. She returns the tired but pleased grin, obviously happy with herself.]

If ye wouldn't mind, I could do with a rest. Angus too.

[Some food wouldn't go down too badly either, but she makes no comment on that.]

[video]

[boutant]

Not at all.

[ There's food, though as Ariadne's staff now consists of an imp who likes piggyback rides and a few Dorchadas natives who worship her shadow form, it's sometimes... questionable.

At least the animals are well cared for. ]

Where are you right now?

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[notyetlegend]

Just a bit south of La Llorona, towards the hills.

[She reaches up to brush some hair from her eyes as Angus slows into a trot, the sound of his whickering coming over the feed.]

I was plannin' on makin' it back to Caer Scima by nightfall but even with Angus' pace we wouldn't get there in time.

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[vrykolakas]

I'm coming up along the Forodwaith. I'll give you a hand with those bones if you can put me up for a day or two.

[Somewhere with nice thick curtains.]

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[boutant]

Of course. You'll still have a bit of a trek, though.

[ At least, he would if he went at Normal Person Speed. ]

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[vrykolakas]

[Non-commital noises.]

If I get a move on I can be there before sun-up. Wouldn't like to drag you out of bed, of course, nor tax myself too viciously. Expect me tomorrow eve.