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[ Having left Redgate on horseback with a promise to return when he can, John hadn't really had a plan. The war has become a hard thing to swallow, having seen the devastation the dragon had more or less accidentally done to the village. He'd given the funds Kaldur had sent to Alyosha, presented in front of all as a donation to help with restorations, and he hopes it helps. More than that, he hopes that being away from there makes it a bit safer.

If nothing else, the birds seem to have followed him, chirping and squawking all the way along the road to Daonna's fairy ring. His horse hadn't been particularly pleased about it, and it isn't too pleased now, either, in the camp John's made for the night. He's in the wilderness, close to the edge of Loch Noa, and it's sunset -- John isn't particularly sure whether or not he wants to see if the stories about a ghost girl and her dog are true, but he had to stop somewhere.

There are long strands of fur left on his shirt and he plucks them off. They appear white, but are actually transparent -- polar bear fur. A hint of blue can, likewise, be seen behind him. He's been collecting feathers, and using them. ]

Anyone else looking for the feather thief? If you're in the area, my camp's open.

locked to the krew + legolas + clara + arya;
You all doing okay?

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[parallels]

[Okay that earns a smile. A little one, anyway.]

There are a few exceptions. Consider yourself lucky.

[chromosomes]

[ c: yay ]

I will.

[ He rubs at the back of his neck in the next breath. ]

Still at Caer Glaem?

[parallels]

Good.

[Then her face falls a little and she bites her lip. The next few words come out as wistful against her will.]

Still here. Meant to go... somewhere else. But haven't found the means yet.

[chromosomes]

There's horses. Not ideal, but... they'll get you where you're going.

[ Probably. ]

Where did you want to go?

[parallels]

Still working on learning to ride. Or at least make sure I can go on and not break my neck.

[A shrug.]

A village that the queen told me about. Or... anywhere really. Starting to feel a bit like I'm going to go mad here.

[chromosomes]

Honestly? So am I. Most of the horses seem pretty well-trained, though.

[ A pause, then- ]

You could come meet up with me, if you wanted. I'm not too far from the Station's fairy ring.

[parallels]

They are. Still working on trusting that though.

[Then she blinks, like she's not quite sure she really heard him invite her. But her eyes light up like brown little stars and there's a fearless little glint to them.]</small. Yeah. I could do that. You probably need a woman's touch to... whatever you're doing. Some proper direction goes a long way.

[chromosomes]

Looking for a feather thief, at the moment. If you see any of the little bright blue ones, gather them up and give 'em to the fairies. Some of them will turn you into animals.

[ You know, so you're not too surprised if it happens. ]

[parallels]

...Ergh. Sounds awful.

[That face is an accurate depiction of her feelings about animals.]

Got any gloves?

[chromosomes]

Some of them also make you invisible or let you manipulate elements.

[ The animal thing seems to be the most surprising, though. ]

Yeah, but they might be a little big on you.

[parallels]

Well. Now that's proper fun magic. Nearly ruined it all by mentioning the other one first.

[She gives him a grin.]

Then I'll do the finding and you do the heavy lifting.

[chromosomes]

[ He laughs. ]

Save the best for last, right?

I can do that.

[parallels]

Alright. I'll give you that save.

[She straightens up and she looks around as if waiting for something to come along and mess it all up.]

Now I've just got to get there.

[chromosomes]

Take a horse to one of the fairy rings by Caer Glaem and go to the fairy ring by the Station. I can meet you there, if you want.

[parallels]

I do want.

[A beat.]

Thanks, John.

[chromosomes]

[ A half-grin. ]

No problem.

Let me know when you leave Caer Glaem.