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<blockquote data-quote="Knightfall" data-source="post: 1052495" data-attributes="member: 2012"><p><strong>The Alliance (cont.)</strong></p><p></p><p><strong><em>In the valley:</em></strong></p><p>Dabuk awoke to find Thessa hovering over him.</p><p></p><p>“You’ll live.” Thessa’s words were meant to comfort him without being overly sentimental.</p><p></p><p>“Naturally,” Dabuk showed little concern for his wounds trying to sit up straight.</p><p></p><p>“Don’t you even think of it.” Thessa’s face scrunched up in annoyance, as Dabuk’s movements put strain on the deeper wounds that still concerned her. “I have healed as much as I can through magical means. Now, you must rest for at least another day.”</p><p></p><p>“I don’t think so.”</p><p></p><p>“That wasn’t a request, son.” Dabuk suddenly felt smaller as his father appeared over him. He had that look on his face. Dabuk knew that look and hated it. He knew that his father would have his way, even if it meant strapping Dabuk down.</p><p></p><p>“Fine, but only one more day then we move on.” Dabuk stared back at his father in defiance. He refused to show any weakness or willingness to give more than he already had.</p><p></p><p>“Agreed.” Garth walked away, back into the darkness. Dabuk did not watch to see where he went. He scanned around the campfire in front of him. All were there that he cared about. Thessa changed one of his bandages, Bactra sat nearby scribbling in his journal, Mesik poked at the fire with a stick nearly as long as the little man, and Hougwarth was laid out like a large log, sleeping deeply.</p><p></p><p>“Did the ogre die in the fight,” Dabuk hoped old One-Eye had met an untimely end.</p><p></p><p>“You wish,” Mesik spoke the words just as Thessa shook her head. “He’s on guard duty.”</p><p></p><p>That didn’t surprise Dabuk. His father trusted the ogre man. Dabuk sorely wished he was up for guard duty, especially if it meant that the ogre would have a shorter shift. He would never trust Kellin, no matter what his story was. An ogre was an ogre.</p><p></p><p>“And where did my father go?” Dabuk asked the question as if asking were fungus grew.</p><p></p><p>Bactra put his journal aside with a sigh. “If you must know he has been scouting the entire valley. He’s concerned there might be more dangerous opponents ahead. You really need to cut him some slack, cousin.”</p><p></p><p>Dabuk said nothing his face grim in the firelight.</p><p></p><p>“Fine. Be that way.” Bactra turned over away from Dabuk and went to sleep.</p><p></p><p>Thessa finished re-bandaging the last of his wounds and took up a spot next to Mesik. She said nothing as she rolled into a ball and went to sleep. Dabuk wished he could make her and the others understand. He looked into Mesik’s eyes. He didn’t get any sympathy from them either.</p><p></p><p>“You were reckless.”</p><p></p><p>“What else is new?” Dabuk rolled his eyes. They’d had this argument many times before.</p><p></p><p>“Yes, but time should have taught you to be more careful. You need to learn from this experience and trust your father’s judgement. You need to be more oriented towards being part of a group. Your actions could have gotten us all killed.”</p><p></p><p>Dabuk heard his friend’s words. It wasn’t a lecture, it was simple, sound advice from a mentor and guild member.</p><p></p><p>“I know.” Dabuk refused to let his features soften. “But what if what you’re asking of me isn’t possible? What if I’m not meant to have that kind of control?”</p><p></p><p>“If I truly thought that was your destiny, I wouldn’t be here with you now.” Mesik poked the fire sending up motes of flame and cinder ash.</p><p></p><p>Dabuk looked out into the darkness continuing to ponder his place in the world.</p><p></p><p>* * *</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Knightfall, post: 1052495, member: 2012"] [b]The Alliance (cont.)[/b] [b][i]In the valley:[/i][/b] Dabuk awoke to find Thessa hovering over him. “You’ll live.” Thessa’s words were meant to comfort him without being overly sentimental. “Naturally,” Dabuk showed little concern for his wounds trying to sit up straight. “Don’t you even think of it.” Thessa’s face scrunched up in annoyance, as Dabuk’s movements put strain on the deeper wounds that still concerned her. “I have healed as much as I can through magical means. Now, you must rest for at least another day.” “I don’t think so.” “That wasn’t a request, son.” Dabuk suddenly felt smaller as his father appeared over him. He had that look on his face. Dabuk knew that look and hated it. He knew that his father would have his way, even if it meant strapping Dabuk down. “Fine, but only one more day then we move on.” Dabuk stared back at his father in defiance. He refused to show any weakness or willingness to give more than he already had. “Agreed.” Garth walked away, back into the darkness. Dabuk did not watch to see where he went. He scanned around the campfire in front of him. All were there that he cared about. Thessa changed one of his bandages, Bactra sat nearby scribbling in his journal, Mesik poked at the fire with a stick nearly as long as the little man, and Hougwarth was laid out like a large log, sleeping deeply. “Did the ogre die in the fight,” Dabuk hoped old One-Eye had met an untimely end. “You wish,” Mesik spoke the words just as Thessa shook her head. “He’s on guard duty.” That didn’t surprise Dabuk. His father trusted the ogre man. Dabuk sorely wished he was up for guard duty, especially if it meant that the ogre would have a shorter shift. He would never trust Kellin, no matter what his story was. An ogre was an ogre. “And where did my father go?” Dabuk asked the question as if asking were fungus grew. Bactra put his journal aside with a sigh. “If you must know he has been scouting the entire valley. He’s concerned there might be more dangerous opponents ahead. You really need to cut him some slack, cousin.” Dabuk said nothing his face grim in the firelight. “Fine. Be that way.” Bactra turned over away from Dabuk and went to sleep. Thessa finished re-bandaging the last of his wounds and took up a spot next to Mesik. She said nothing as she rolled into a ball and went to sleep. Dabuk wished he could make her and the others understand. He looked into Mesik’s eyes. He didn’t get any sympathy from them either. “You were reckless.” “What else is new?” Dabuk rolled his eyes. They’d had this argument many times before. “Yes, but time should have taught you to be more careful. You need to learn from this experience and trust your father’s judgement. You need to be more oriented towards being part of a group. Your actions could have gotten us all killed.” Dabuk heard his friend’s words. It wasn’t a lecture, it was simple, sound advice from a mentor and guild member. “I know.” Dabuk refused to let his features soften. “But what if what you’re asking of me isn’t possible? What if I’m not meant to have that kind of control?” “If I truly thought that was your destiny, I wouldn’t be here with you now.” Mesik poked the fire sending up motes of flame and cinder ash. Dabuk looked out into the darkness continuing to ponder his place in the world. * * * [/QUOTE]
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