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Post by Exia on Dec 15, 2007 21:54:14 GMT -5
Batou wanted to do something to help him, but he figured the best way to let him deal with this was to just let him try to forget about it for now. He didn't know what it was like to lose a mate, but he had seen death time and time again on the battlefield. When it was the enemy, it pleased him, but of course it wasn't always the enemy.
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Post by carabadgermum on Dec 15, 2007 22:03:28 GMT -5
Gemma had hardly noticed that Moonlight had left she was still staring up at Batou, "Did you mean it?" She asked him, "or was it part of the lie. Did you mean it when you said I was . . . you said I was . . . your mate." She looked at him seriously waiting for an answer. Moonlight's reaction to Batou's jibe had really struck her. This wasn't a game creatures' hearts were at stake here. One of them being her own.
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Post by Exia on Dec 15, 2007 22:07:12 GMT -5
"Well, I'm in love with you now, that's for sure. But it wasn't a proposal or anything. That part specifically was just part of the trick. I think that's probably where this will lead, but it's too soon to say for now at least." Batou really didn't want to hurt Gemma's feelings at this point, especially as she was probably somewhat emotional right now anyway.
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Post by carabadgermum on Dec 15, 2007 22:26:05 GMT -5
Gemma's heart flipped over in her chest. "That's good. I mean, I'm sorry that didn't sound right." He'd just said he was in love with her. She didn't know how to respond. "I need some time to think." That gypsy part of her that didn't want to settle down was itching to move. But there was another part of her that ached to stay here with him for the rest of her seasons.
((okay now would be a good time for him to kiss her and give her more to think about))
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Post by Exia on Dec 15, 2007 23:14:52 GMT -5
"It's all right. I can't hold somebeast responsible for things just because they didn't come out as planned. I need some time to think, too. But before I do, here's something we've been thinking about." And with that Batou put his paws on her shoulders and kissed her.
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Post by carabadgermum on Dec 16, 2007 14:39:31 GMT -5
Gemma enjoyed the kiss every bit as much as she imagined she would, but there was so much more to it now than just a physical thing. Love had been mentioned and the possibility of one day becoming his mate and all of these things were communicated through the simple touching of their lips. Gemma broke the kiss and turned to look at the river. She certainly did have a lot to think about. "Batou, I. . ." She turned back to him and looked into his eyes. Did she love him? She cared for him very much but was she prepared to make a commitment to belong to him and no other. She didn't want to say the words yet, not if she would have to take them back later. "I have to think." How easy it would be just to say she loved him too, to melt into his arms and forget about going to Salamandastron. But if she did that she wouldn't be being true to herself. "Have you heard the saying, 'if you love something, let it go, and if it returns to you, it's yours forever'?"
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Post by Exia on Dec 17, 2007 22:57:09 GMT -5
"I can't exactly say I've heard that saying, but I agree with it. It's alright. I've seen more relationships ruined by rushing. As a matter of fact, rushing in a relationship is just as bad as rushing on the battlefield," Batou said with a laugh. "What I'm trying to say is, I have no problem if you have to think about things, and in all honesty I probably do too."
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Post by carabadgermum on Dec 18, 2007 10:47:09 GMT -5
"Thank you," She smiled. For some reason hearing him laugh made her feel better about things. She hoisted her haversack a little higher on her shoulder and took a deep breath. "Well then, I guess I'm off. I'll see you at Redwall, Batou. Take good care of my troupe for me. And . . ." she looked a little more serious, "I will think about things."
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Post by Exia on Dec 19, 2007 0:43:36 GMT -5
"I'll do the same, as well as lead your troupe to Redwall safely." WIth that, there was a long pause as Batou figured out what to say next. "Well, goodbye, Gemma." was all he could come up with then. "Er... I'll miss you." 'Did that work?' he thought. This really was awkward.
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Post by carabadgermum on Dec 19, 2007 11:07:05 GMT -5
I'll miss you, what a sweet thing to say. Gemma smiled as she answered him, "I'll miss you, too." Then she took a swift step back towards him stood up on tip-paw and kissed his cheek. She couldn't think of anything else to say so she let that be her goodbye. She nodded and turned smiling to leave on her journey. Before she was completely out of sight, she turned and waved at him. Then she took another deep breath and officially began her march. Gemma was going to the mountain.
((alright I guess Gemma is officially out of this thread. Umm you guys can post a few more times here on the way to Redwall. Or if you want to lead the troupe into the Time Draws Near thread so Taure can deliver the twins and rescue Ally that would be cool too. It's going to be a little awkward when Batou meets Ally and realizes that she's the one Gemma is supposed to be visiting at Sala.))
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Post by Exia on Dec 19, 2007 19:00:47 GMT -5
((I have neither the preference nor any idea what you're talking about, so I'll just let someone else figure this out.))
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Post by carabadgermum on Dec 20, 2007 10:43:33 GMT -5
((The troupe is now in the thread 'Time draws near'))
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Post by Kal Skirata on Dec 20, 2007 15:17:58 GMT -5
((so I'm back with the troop in the new thread?))
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Post by carabadgermum on Dec 20, 2007 15:20:01 GMT -5
((if you're assuming that Moonlight is going along with them to Redwall then yes. Time Draws Near is just a detour on the way to the Abbey))
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Post by Kal Skirata on Dec 20, 2007 15:21:04 GMT -5
((Thanks. Where is that thread?))
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