Walking past the Tavern, Rue heard loud voices from inside. She walked in to what appeared to be a party. The food smelled extravagant and she was starving, so she entered. After filling her plate with anything that looked good, she saw a group of people sitting together. Recognizing Alec and Grayell among them, she approached the group.
Well then, our resident marksman. Errr.... woman. Come on in Rue, help yourself.
Alec [M:118:6:][D3v:http://rpgmenagerie.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=cs&thread=412&page=1#1242]"I see," said the blind man to the deaf lady.[0:Wandering the stacks.][1:Present and accounted for.]
"What, didn't work out? S'too bad, you made an interesting couple. Maybe that's why it didn't really work..." Alec shrugs, and pours most of his ale into his mouth, chugging it. After a moment, he looks to Grayell. "Wait a shecond," he slurs. "You said Marg reminded you of shomeone.....who?"
Come in under the shadow of this red rock, and I will show you something different from either your shadow at morning, striding behind you, or your shadow at evening, rising to meet you. I shall show you fear in a handful of dust.
Well I don't know how we got to talking about Grayell's love life and why it should matter to us. To each his own, I say. For those who don't know me, my name is....
And then she walked in. The most beautiful woman Venom had ever laid eyes on. He paused to watch her enter the room and sit down. With his mouth still open he forgot what he was saying.
Grayell looked up from his food as he asked. He looked at Alec a moment, then got out his chair, grabbed his drink and went and sat by him.
Alright chief. I'm all for talking. Keeps crap from driving you mad. Lemme ask - you ever find the one? You know, the one person who just... makes everything whole?
Orp Boon [M:83:616:][D3v:http://www.rpgmenagerie.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=cs&thread=406&page=1#374]"Is that family heirloom for sale?"[0:Gone fishing.][1:The store is open!]
Alec [M:118:6:][D3v:http://rpgmenagerie.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=cs&thread=412&page=1#1242]"I see," said the blind man to the deaf lady.[0:Wandering the stacks.][1:Present and accounted for.]
Come in under the shadow of this red rock, and I will show you something different from either your shadow at morning, striding behind you, or your shadow at evening, rising to meet you. I shall show you fear in a handful of dust.
Rue walked over and sat down next to a young man who seemed to have forgotten his name. She laughed softly.
"Veh? What an interesting name. I'm Rue Vera." As she said this, she looked around at the other patrons she didn't recognize, introducing herself to them as well. When she heard an inquiry about the reason for all the food and customers, she looked up to see one of the councilmen she recognized but had never met.
"Yes, I was wondering that too. What is the cause for the celebration?" she asked the room at large.
Right. Well, whilst I can't ask you to imagine what it's like then.
Grayell takes a long drink.
So life is perfect. You figure out you have it right. You're going to die a happy man, been lucky to have such an amazing wife and kids.
And then it's torn from your hands.
So.
I won't ever know a love like that again. I don't think I deserve to. I have had one love in my life since then and I don't want it to be the same. It's incredible in it's own way.
But I didn't get to say goodbye, I wasn't done. I had... more to give. It's hard to cope with that.
Grayell shrugs with a sigh and finished his drink.
Marg reminds me of her. I... don't see her in her face. They're not that alike. But her spirit, her resolve... it just reminds me is all. I'm a stupid old bastard. But when Marg smiles at me... well it feels like home. Like.... everything is ok.
I wouldn't dare see Marg as anyone else. I judge her on her own merits. I like her quite a lot, she's a great person. But besides, she doesn't smile that often so crap happens.
Venom began to swet as she got closer to him. "Is she going to sit next to me?... She is!!" Swet started to appear on his forehead. He sat back down slowly, being that his legs began to tremble. His eyes never left her face. Still in awe he replied.
Rue... Vera... wow...
A smile formed in his face. He had forgetten of everyone else in the room.
My name... is... Ve...nom... Just Ve...nom... I like... your name. It's as beautiful as your appearance...
Alec [M:118:6:][D3v:http://rpgmenagerie.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=cs&thread=412&page=1#1242]"I see," said the blind man to the deaf lady.[0:Wandering the stacks.][1:Present and accounted for.]
Listening intently, Alec sobers up just a bit. "Why? Why do you not wish to have a love so perfect once again? I realize that memories are a powerful thing, and bad ones can rule your life. But....I suppose that's really where I'm lost. Why are you letting this bad memory take hold of you, rule you? It seems an infinitely foolish thing to do, especially when there is one so close," he says, pointing in the general direction of the jail, "who might once again give you such a life."
Come in under the shadow of this red rock, and I will show you something different from either your shadow at morning, striding behind you, or your shadow at evening, rising to meet you. I shall show you fear in a handful of dust.
In no way or shape or form am I her type. I really don't think so. She is flat out not interested and mate, even if life were simple enough to just start anew with someone like Margrett - well I am not stupid enough to tell her.
Got my hands full mate. Seriously. I'm doing just fine. It's a.... it's a whole lot of fun I tell you. She's a handful.
Grayell got up with a smile. He wouldn't dwell on his questions though, he couldn't do that to himself. He had crap to do and the past... well was the past. Always looking forward. Grayell spotted Orp, a great distraction.
Councilman Boon! Come on in and take a load off!
Last Edit: Sept 11, 2011 22:35:52 GMT -5 by Grayell
Orp Boon [M:83:616:][D3v:http://www.rpgmenagerie.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=cs&thread=406&page=1#374]"Is that family heirloom for sale?"[0:Gone fishing.][1:The store is open!]