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Post by Dungeon Master on Oct 13, 2018 16:45:25 GMT -8
Rabbit is quiet for a long time, looking at the table breathing hard and quick, almost hyperventilating like a small animal ready to run. She then takes a deep breath and looks at Luke,
“The emotions, memories and urges since the contract was cancelled have hit me like a stagecoach. The walls of numbness from the contract are gone. Everything I have done in the past, everything I still sometimes want to do, and sometimes the fear I won't stop myself are in my head, that doesn't even include the singing. Sometimes I wake up feeling like I am drenched in blood and I can't get it off, drinking isn't helping, other recreational components make it worst in the past so I haven't tried them. Sometimes I lose myself and I came around having scrubbed my hands until they were bleeding. That is when I saw cutpurses checking out the stable and I was concerned and wanted to protect the horses."
She closes her eyes,
"That is partially a lie. I found it easier to be in my full gear and on guard. I don't think so much about things. I can keep myself together when I am in the field, but this..." She points around the loud tavern crowd. "is harder than I thought it would be without the contract."
She stops and looks down, not seeming to know what words to use next. She keeps running her hands up and down her thighs in a hard rub. Her breathing has returned to short sharp breaths. She seems to be waiting for something.
RABBIT
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Post by Keyleth on Oct 13, 2018 17:00:48 GMT -8
Key puts a hand over Rabbits in an attempt to arrest the motion she is obsessing over. She waits a moment, then starts to take long, slow even breathes and encourages Rabbit to do the same.
“So, it helps to have a job? If thats the case I have a job for you if you’d like it.”
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Post by wolsey on Oct 13, 2018 20:01:01 GMT -8
Luke nods, "I think I understand. I think you should from get Key or I if this happens. You aren't the first person in your situation. Sometimes the ghost from our past haunt us. If you feel this way, come get us. I'm happy to talk to you, or read you stories, until it subsides. It's probably a little healthier for you than what you are doing." He has a lot of empathy. She's not the only one with a past that won't stay in th4e past.
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Post by Dungeon Master on Oct 14, 2018 2:45:14 GMT -8
Rabbit stops rubbing her thighs, watching the two. Her eyes flick between the two, and then across the other members of the group and back. Her face becomes red at the cheeks“Ok, I will come get someone and try to remember to listen to stories. That will help. Thank you for caring"
She turns her eyes to Key,"I will do whatever you need sister."
She turns back to Luke with very large eyes, unconsciously and uncomfortably tugging at her gloves, a look of shame spreading across her face she looks down.
"F'sarn taudl whol suldaim usstan. I will right my actions. I will try to not let it effect my performance." /drow translation "I am sorry for bringing shame here on us." (for those of you that speak drow, or at least come close).
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Post by Keyleth on Oct 14, 2018 5:47:25 GMT -8
“You have brought no shame. That’s not what this is about. We are simply worried about someone we care deeply for and want to help in whatever way we can. Just tell us what you need and we will be happy to do it for you.”
She looks over at Luke for a moment, then back to Rabbit. She squeezes the hand under hers in reassurance.
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Post by wolsey on Oct 14, 2018 10:23:42 GMT -8
"Oh my god Rabbit. We are not your owners, bosses, but your friends. We are worried about your well being. Do you understand? I don't care if you scare the Inn's servants. I do that just by walking into a room on occasion. I care that you are doing okay personally. If you don't feel like you can sleep in your room, because it's too quiet and leaves you with your thoughts, you are welcome to sleep in mine," Luke says. "We can ask for another cot, or you can sleep on the bed, whatever you like."
Luke then looks to Key, "I am sure Key will offer you the same."
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Post by Dungeon Master on Oct 14, 2018 10:54:24 GMT -8
Rabbit looks at her friends and exhales deeply. Exhaustion evident in her eyes. She squeezes Key's hand back gently, and reassuringly. She then nods to Luke.“If you don't mind, I would like that. I would like that a lot. I promise I don't take much space on a bed."
A twinkle flashes in her eyes,"Besides, I doubt a tree would even notice me sleeping beside them."
She does look hesitant.
"Would you mind healing my hands?"
RABBIT
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Post by Keyleth on Oct 14, 2018 11:08:19 GMT -8
Key nods at Luke and smiles at her friends.
“Of course you can sleep in my room whenever you feel the need. We’re here whenever you need anything. Promise us that you’ll come to us when your having these feelings during the day too?”
She lets go of the hand she’s holding so it can be healed.
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Post by wolsey on Oct 14, 2018 11:11:36 GMT -8
Luke reaches forward to touch the tiny elf's hands, "Here you go. you are not dirty, and shouldn't care for the same of your actions. You are raised, and put into this as a child. It's all you could know. The fact that you stepped outside of it all, on your now? That's amazing. Give yourself credit for that." He makes the motions and heals her hands.
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Post by Dungeon Master on Oct 14, 2018 11:32:14 GMT -8
Rabbit's face shows the relief as she pulls her gloves off. Her hands were coverd with welts, skin tears and friction burns. The hands heal quickly, the pale skin knitting itself under the divine light of Luke's spell. She quietly watches the divine magic. She looks up at the tiefling."I wouldn't have bothered you about this before now. I would normally be expected to live with the wounds, it is supposed to make the handmaiden stronger and not forget her weaknesses.
She flexes her hands, the pale skin smooth and soft.
" I can't tell you how much I appreciate all of the care you all show. It is growing easier to ask and receive this. Please let me know if I can do anything for any of you."
RABBIT
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Post by Keyleth on Oct 14, 2018 12:22:24 GMT -8
Key leans back in her chair, much of her earlier tension leaving her body.
“You already do more for us than you could ever know. Ive never seen a handmaiden when I look at you. I see a sister amd a friend.”
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Post by wolsey on Oct 14, 2018 14:06:40 GMT -8
Luke says, "Other cultures don't see something like this as a weakness, either. I know my temple does not."
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Post by Dungeon Master on Oct 14, 2018 14:55:39 GMT -8
Rabbit gives Key a big smile and nod. "I feel the same. Actually strike that, you are much closer than my sister and while I would roast her heart in front of her, I would do anything for you."
Rabbit turns her gaze onto Luke and she gets quiet for a moment. Her eyes intent, she opens her mouth as if she was about to say something and then hesitated. After a few moments the smile comes back and she winks. "I promise to be a quiet bedmate. I completely understand if you need to boot me for a night or permanently. I don't have to sleep with myself so I don't know if I have any bad habits. I do appreciate that offer. In my homeland that is never offered. No one there is willing to risk their life to let someone sleep next to them."
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Post by Keyleth on Oct 14, 2018 15:20:24 GMT -8
Key smiles all the way to her toes.
“I’ll take that as a complement.” She winks at Rabbit, then folds her arms over her chest to watch her interaction with Luke.
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Post by wolsey on Oct 14, 2018 15:25:04 GMT -8
"Well, just move your things in with me, and I promise to be a safe chaste roommate for you. I want you to know you have friends and family here, and this will not be an issue at all. Plus, we can save on room costs, so that's a win?" Luke says with a laugh.
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