" yes, Yes i did. Your father help train me in weapons, horses, and ...," he blushed," the proper way of courting," he stood up and patted Will on the shoulder "he was a good man,"

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"Holmes is a little too scientific for my tastes -- it approaches to cold-bloodedness"

Will smiled as Rory's words reminded him of what his father used to tell him during his trainings. "Stay focused.. Always look into the eyes of your opponent.."
"Courting he?" he grinned. "Then he must have taught you more then me.. Still, he made me remember the code of honour and told only a little about courting.. but then, I haven't been around too mant people last years to put that into practise.."

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O children, lift up your voice, lift up your voice,
Children, rejoice, rejoice..



It doesn't matter you don't believe in God, He believes in you.

Gavin didn't go to sleep right away, but sat near the open window, staring out it with unseeing eyes. He was seeing into his past, memories that Will's story had brought back to him.
Finally, he turned his gaze back into the room. He took off his boots and belt, keeping his sword close at hand, and climbed into his bed.

" Well I'm going to my room, Will I will see you in the morning. Nathan I hope i will see you." He stretched his legs and walked down to the stairs he opened the door of his room and sat down on the bed. Soon he found himself drifting off from body and mind so he laid down and went to sleep.

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"Holmes is a little too scientific for my tastes -- it approaches to cold-bloodedness"

After getting over the nightmare Susie got in her clothes and walked downstairs quietly not to wake anyone she started to walk towards the door to go outside.....

((ah no..Anaya didn't leave. She's still there lol))

Nathan let go of Anaya's arm "Again I apologise, I fear I am not making an entirely good first impression with you at all. I am just concerned you feel the need to stay out in the stables..." he was about to finish his words when Anaya cut him off abruptly.

"I have lived and slept in the wilderness Mister Dayspring. The stables are fine for my needs. Now please, if you'll excuse me I must attend to my horse before resting myself."

Nathan looked at her, she was as proud and as stubborn as she was beautiful. He decided so as not to cause anymore offense, to let her go.
"Good Night m'lady" he bowed his head and said no more.

"Good night" Anaya said as she spun on her heels and made her way to the stables.

Nathan sighed as he watched her leave. She wasn't being entirely truthful he thought. But he respected her right to privacy. Turning his head to look for Rory, he was surprised and disapointed to see he was gone.
"He left?" he asked himself aloud, before chastising himself for being so caught up in his issue with Anaya, that he did not notice his old friend retire for the night. He resolved to apologise to Rory in the morning as he walked back to his room.

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"Yes he did," Will replied. He watched the Inn getting more quiet and when the Innkeeper had thrown out the last of the drunken men he retired as last of the company. But he couldn't sleep, his insomnia caused him to lay awake, thinking. Even before dawn he got up, put on his boots again to go downstairs.

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O children, lift up your voice, lift up your voice,
Children, rejoice, rejoice..



It doesn't matter you don't believe in God, He believes in you.

Susie waited for everyone to retreat to their rooms and she snuck outside and walked around the stables and got to her horse that she named nightfire and she groomed him and sat by him.

Anaya was sitting cross legged in the stall of her horse, the newly dubbed Morpheus. She was trying hard to concentrate and have some brief meditation before sleeping. Everytime her mind was clear, Nathan's words kept echoing in her mind. 'He was very perceptive she mused to herself. Again she tried to empty her head and meditate, but it was no use. She was physically and emotionally drained from everything that had happened today. She chose to lay down and try and get some rest instead.
Looking up at Morpheus, "Good night my friend" and closed her head and smiled as he snuffled a response.

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Annalett had retired to her rooms, but could sleep. Instead she took out a small leather-bound book and piece of chalk she always had in her pocket, and turned to a blank page. Already half the small book was full of sketches of various things like horses, people, landcapes even, and a variety of plants and animals. She was so ingrosed in her work, she didn't notice the nock on her door until it seemed whoever it was was going to knock down the door. Finally, the artist got up and opened the door to a man that looked two years younger than her, had her golden-orange hair and blue eyes.
"Arnold?" she said, suprised to see the man.
"Aye,"
"Arnold? Arnold! You lil' pest, what are you doing here?" Annalett exclaimed opening the door so he could come in, then closed the door...

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(}--{)Imagination Inspires Ideas -Zandain(}--{)
Married Cloud Strife 9/17/08

when the sun came up Lanie rose she dressed and went down stairs to get her horse and wait for everyone else.

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Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.
Victor Hugo

music is my life, my love, it's apart of my very being, it's what keeps my heart beating
~Raelyn

All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.
Walt Disney

All who call on God in

Gavin had woken early, eaten some breakfast, and went out to the stables. He groomed Cahal, then saddled and bridled him and led the horse out to the front of the inn, joining Lanie.

Susie awoke and was startled to find that she fell asleep after grooming her horse. She wondered what time it was and if anyone else was awake she went back to the inn to check.

Annalett woke up, and dressed quickly. She ran down to the tavern, finding most everyone up. On the other side she spotted Arnold. Going over to him, she brought him over to Susie, Gavin, and Lanie.
"This is my little brother, Arnold. Arnold, this is Susie, Gavin, and Lanie," she pointed to them in turn, "The rest of the group seems to be still asleep." she turned back to the group.
"Arnold is going to accompany us..."

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(}--{)Imagination Inspires Ideas -Zandain(}--{)
Married Cloud Strife 9/17/08

Anaya sat cross legged in the stall, where she had slept that night.
Finally having succesfully cleared her head, she was now able to meditate. Despite the circumstances, she felt so relaxed and at peace. It felt like all her troubles were a lifetime ago. Slowly her mind began to bring her back to fully conciousness. Morpheus whinnied gently, this made Anaya open her eyes. She frowned when she saw Nathan standing beside the stall patting and stroking the black stallion and whispering to him.

"May I help you Mister Dayspring?" she said with a subtle cough.

He looked down at her with a warm smile "It's morning, almost everyone is up."

"So you thought you would come and disturb me?" she replied sharply, suspicious of the mans intentions.

"I've been here for longer than you realise" he grinned, not rising to her bait "If I wanted to disturb you, I could have" his eyes flashed with a mischevious glint. "Oh and please, call me Nathan"

Anaya rested on her legs and sighed "What is it you want, Mister..." she sighed again "I mean, Nathan"

"I was wondering if you would like to have breakfast with me." he asked, politely but with a glimmer of confidence. "You intrigue me M'lady, please say yes"

Anaya looked up at Nathan, he was persistent and she was sure saying no would only make him more determined. "Okay, if it will get you to stop pestering me. I shall have breakfast with you"

Nathan didn't reply. He just smiled victoriously.

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Rory ran into the barn surprised that his own internal alarm clock hadn't awoken him. He ran past Nathan and Anaya and into Lani's stall.
I gave the time and if i don't hurry I shall be the late one, better saddle her up before i eat or we will never get out of here' he talked half to himself and half to Lanie. The mare looked back at him alfalfa still stuck to her muzzle.
" Yes i know," he brushed her down and saddled her quickly. He then tied her to a ring in the stall and ran back out to the inn. He had a quick helping of poached eggs and ran back out to readjust Lanie's girth.

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"Holmes is a little too scientific for my tastes -- it approaches to cold-bloodedness"