primrosella | Quest 289

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--rat it all, I did it again, didn't I. Honestly, every Giving-Thanks--but really, I didn't think we'd end up with this much...

[Mumble mumble.]

...uppose I can always wrap some of it up and give it to the Welcome Center, and just keep some of it for ourselves, and--oh, bother, this was always much easier when I could count on Sam to finish off all the...

[Mumble mumble mumble.]

...umpkin, one whole apple, half of cherry, one and half again of custard. I wonder why the custard didn't go very well? It tasted all right to me...hmm. And then there's half a turkey still, and the cranberry sauce--and I still haven't looked at the ceiling, thank you--and bowls and things of the potatoes and dressing and goodness, all the cookies, and--oh, when did this turn on?

[A pause.]

Er...well, um, since this is already on, I suppose I might as well ask, really: if anyone would like some, er, leftover baked things from Gi--from Thanksgiving, please do let me know, won't you? Because really, I'd be more than happy to oblige.

[OOC: So Rosella likes big Thanksgiving dinners. Rosella also has an unfortunate tendency to bake up a storm when she's stressed out. Put the two together and what do you get? A veritable mountain of leftovers. >> Please take some. Please.

Also, for those interested, my HMD thread is here!]

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But in any case, I always seem to end up baking when I have things on my mind, and then the next thing I know it's mountains of cookies and no one but me around to eat them. I don't think Miss Saya likes sweets very much; she never seems to take any, that I can tell.

How fortunate that you've a few acquaintances here on the Network who can help you to handle such a problem. Though you know I rather sympathise with Miss Saya--still, I'd be quite glad to help, if I could at all.

...I don't suppose you'd like a few of the cakepies?

No, thank you, I don't think I would. ~~I haven't much of an appetite of late--~~ I'm sure someone will want them, though.

...Yes, I'm sure I'll find a place for them somehow.

~~You didn't~~ ~~Is something bothering y~~ And even so, it was a nice Thanksgiving, really.

There are enough people here who I think will want them. I'm sure they won't go to waste.

I'm quite glad to hear that. I am sorry I couldn't see you that day in particular. I've had a few pressing matters that I've needed to see to.

It's all right. Some days it just isn't possible, that's all, and I understand that.

...But that's what's bothering you, isn't it? Whatever was keeping you.

[OOC: SOB, RIFF. Oh, the dramaaaa.]

Thank you. I do appreciate your understanding in that regard, Princess.

Yes, something rather like that.

...

Is it something I ought to worry about?

Riff has gone missing.

At its surface, it does not seem something that you ought to worry about. But I think there is something in it that should encourage you to keep your wits about you.

He what?

But you don't think--

Yes, I do think it may have been my father's doing.

Then I think I'd better worry, after all. How long has it been?

Nearly a week now.

I've made more than a few mentions of it on the Network. My father has replied to most of them, though in his usual monstrous way.

I've found nothing in my searches, but I know he's still here in the City, somewhere.

Then he must not be on the Network at all, if he hasn't responded to any of your mentions. Which is a worrisome thought in itself, besides.

And if your father's going out of his way to be monstrous about it, then it rather does seem that he's had a hand in it in some way. I haven't seen anything of him myself, though, so either he hasn't found me yet or he's been leaving me alone for some reason.

Yes, that's what I'd thought. And, yes, it is.

I even tested him when I made an entry to the Network without my usual filters and screens. He replied, of course. And I feel almost certain that this whole ordeal has been his doing, somehow.

You'll have to be on your guard, Rosella. As you have been so often before.

~~And to be facing him without Riff--~~

Are you planning to confront him, then?

I don't know yet.

I will, if I must.

You shouldn't go alone, if you do. Not if he's up to something.

You know I won't have you put yourself in danger over something like this.

It doesn't have to be me. I know better than to think I'd be of any use without turning out to be more harm than good. But still, it's not...

You shouldn't do it alone. If he did take Riff away from you, then that's really what he wants, isn't it?

That I should face him alone?

Perhaps it is. But perhaps that's the way it ought to be.

[And oh, she'd be more inclined to argue if it weren't for the fact that yes, some stories just work out that way, that it really does have to be the hero, alone, against the monster.]

I just want you to come back safe. That's all.

I will. I promise.

And, do you know, I always keep my promises.

You'd better. You'd...

...I don't care if it's selfish. There've been enough times when I should've been before and wasn't and should've said--what I want is, I want you to come back to me.

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