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Post by carabadgermum on Apr 14, 2009 15:59:29 GMT -5
Tamar also picked up one of the weapons and felt the weight of it in her paws both literally and figuratively. "They may be easy but you'll still have to organize some training." She looked around at the beasts who had decided to stay. They were looking a little unsure about their decision. "Some of them have never even touched a gun." It hadn't been so long ago that she had been just like them, Tamar thought with a frown. Silas had insisted that she learn to protect herself as soon as they had started getting serious. Then, going to the shooting range had been a bit of a game, especially when she found she had rather a knack for shooting. Now she was glad for what she had learned and that her paws didn't shake at the idea of pulling a trigger.
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Post by Garret Strife on Apr 14, 2009 21:10:39 GMT -5
Garret nodded. They wheeled the crates up onto the stage that had been built along the wall of Great Hall, and he opened all the cases, tiliting them at an angle in the dolleys, so as to make the contents visible. "You are here because you chose to defend this abbey." He called out powerfully, and the murmurs of forty seven beasts stopped. "We will, unfortunately, have to teach you how to use these weapons. These are dark times, and all precautions must be taken. Anybeast who believes they already know how to operate a firearm, please step up."
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Post by Jasyn on Apr 17, 2009 11:58:34 GMT -5
Jasyn watched with his dead eyes as a few mice and shrews stepped up. After an akward silence, two squirrels and the brown otter stepped up as well. Jasyn half hid himself in the shadows as he watched the procedings. He wagered, he might have to increase his price....
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Post by carabadgermum on Apr 17, 2009 16:07:28 GMT -5
Tamar also watched those creatures who came forward. Some of them she had known for seasons. There were a few she knew had the experience they were claiming but a few of the others she wasn't sure about. Then she looked at the others who hadn't come forward. A few of them had actually taken a step backward. She saw one hedgehog look out the window at the lawn where the escaping creatures were gathered. He looked as if it had been his mistake not to join them.
The squirrel wife smiled encouragingly at them. "Don't worry. Silas and Mr. Strife are wonderful teachers. We'll make sure you are comfortable with the weapons before you have to use them."
A couple of the creatures smiled weakly at her. She wished they didn't have to learn at all.
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Post by Garret Strife on Apr 18, 2009 0:18:48 GMT -5
"Yeah, and this is a wonderful thing to be teaching." Garret said, highly sarcastically. He drew one of the handguns from the case, and checked the breach, clip, slide, and sights, before raising it with one hand and taking six shots toward Silas, the impacts of the rounds only slightly chipping the wall. A perfect hexagon was formed around the Squirrel's head. Silas grinned and gave a thumbs up. "Yeah, yeah, showoff. Would you mind actually teaching these fair beasts how to use the murderous devices now, or shall we just continue risking my life?" "I'm fine with either." Garret replied, giving a wry grin. Silas shook his head and looked at the floor, surpressing his laughter. "How you want to use one of these," He began, holding the handgun up "Is quite simple. When you draw the weapon for use, there is a small lever on the left side, which will be in an 'up' position. Flick it down, and it's ready to fire. Remember, squeze the trigger, don't pull it." "When the cartridge is empty, it will automatically drop from the reciever. Upon inserting another Magazine into the reciever, the slide will click into place on it's own, making the weapon ready to fire." He put the Glock away and grabbed a G36. "For the rifles, it's slighly more complicated. To enable it ready to fire, you must again flick the lever down. When the magazine is empty, you must press this button on the reciever to enable you to remove the spent cartridge, and insert a new magazine. Afterward, you must pull back the action bar on the side of the weapon, here." He said, and drew it back to demonstrate. There was a satisfying click. He pulled the trigger, and nothing happened, after which he indicated the safety, which was still in the 'up/on' position. (Yeah, I know my gun stuff )
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Post by carabadgermum on Apr 19, 2009 13:57:51 GMT -5
Tamar loaded the gun in her paw and put a shot right past Garret's ear to get his attention. "Would you mind not putting any holes in my husband or my Abbey? And do you think we could hold off this instruction and take it out back a little later. The choppers have not come yet for those creatures out there on the grounds and some of them have a mate or a father in here that they're already worried about. We don't need them thinking you've killed them off before they even get off the ground."
At that moment a frightened dibbun ran in screaming, "Daddy!" searched the crowd for her father and then rushed over to give him a relieved hug, all as if to illustrate Tamar's point.
The squirrelwife gave the fox an 'I told you so' look. Then she crossed over to the reunited pair. "Are you sure you really want to stay here, Frank?" She asked the harvest mouse father kindly.
He looked like he was relieved to have the second chance at an escape. "You know, Ms. Tamar I think I might just go with Maddie and the little ones."
"There's no shame in that," She smiled at him. "Come on let's get you back out there so you don't miss your flight."
((glad somebody does. I know nothing))
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Post by Garret Strife on May 6, 2009 18:38:39 GMT -5
"Alright, Tamar. I'll wait until later. However, I will say this, Any of you who are disheartened by this demonstration, please make your way to the lawn, right now. You would be endangering yourself and others if the mere idea of firing a gun causes you discomfort." Garret said. At that moment, three others, besides Frank and his daughter, left, seeming relieved to have another chance to get out of there.
Garret swept his arm around, indicating the doors.
"I guess you should go about your daily tasks, until we can do this without bringing fear to the hearts of those out there." He said, winking at Tamar, the expression on his face giving an obvious 'All right, I'll be good', expression.
As they filed out, he heard a few distinct murmurs which were along the lines of "Jesus, I'm happy he's with us. But he scares the **** out of me."
This actually amused Garret, who turned toward Tamar again. "Am I really that scary?"
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Post by carabadgermum on May 13, 2009 15:48:15 GMT -5
Tamar grinned, "Of course you are. They wouldn't believe you capable of the job if you were too warm and fuzzy."
((sorry for shortness Garret. My muse for this tread needs a kick in the tail))
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Post by Garret Strife on Nov 7, 2009 11:57:21 GMT -5
Garret sat upright in his bed. It must have been around midnight. He couldn't remember why he had woken. As his senses came back into focus, he noticed that his Phone was vibrating rather loudly on the table next to the bed. He quickly grabbed it, and picked up.
"Hello?"
"Garret?"
"... Skyra?"
"How've you been?"
"You still care?"
"..."
"You want to know how I'm doing, truthfully?"
"Yes."
"I'm at Redwall. Reggie's planning on coming down on them. I'm here to do my best and try to make sure he doesn't win."
"I'm coming."
"No, you're no-"
"I'm not going to just sit here and wait while you fight until you die, there, thinking your only purpose was to fight. That's not all you are"
"That is all I have, is fighting to protect those who deserve protection."
"Then think of it as protecting me."
"I don't want to have to. I know you don't want me around anymore, you're only willing to do this because of our past, that as a friend you don't want me to die alone, that you want me to try to find love again, so I can have something more than satire, anger, neutrality, and the warlike nature that is my name."
"You don't have to find it...."
"... You still...?"
"I now know that that supposed footage was made by Richard to split us up."
"Oh..."
"I actually found out a couple days later, but... I haven't wanted to talk to you. I was afraid you'd hate me because I hadn't believed you in the first place."
"I could never hate you... I suppose I can't stop you from coming. Just be careful traveling here. I wouldn't be able to live with my self if something happened to you while you were traveling for my sake."
"I will be, GG."
"I haven't been called that in a while."
"Well, you're going to be hearing it a lot, so get used to it."
"Heh. Alright, I will."
"You better. Bye, GG."
"Bye, Sky."
He hung up, and placed the phone back on the bedside table. "Well, I guess I'll be protecting her again, as well. Fair enough, anything's worth it to have her back." He said, smiling, to himself. He then fell back onto the bed, asleep before his head hit the pillow.
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There's more to add, but I gotta do some things.
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Post by Garret Strife on Nov 9, 2009 22:53:11 GMT -5
There was a knock on the door. Garret rose from bed with a groan, and threw on a pair of pants. He anwered the door looking rather disheveled, wearing a tank top, and pair of jeans which still had the belt around the waist, unfastened.
It was Tamar.
"Hey, Garret... I'm not, uh..."
"Interupting something? No. Trust me, I was asleep. Speaking of which, it is.... Six thirty in the morning. I don't mind being woken up, but can I ask why?"
"Somebody here to see you."
"Who?"
"Come see for yourself, but get decent first, please."
"Of course." He said, with a grin, and closed the door.
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One minute later, at the main doors, Silas and Tamar stood on either side of Garret, who wore a Tailored Black Long Coat (A 'Neo Coat', if you will), and Morpheus-esque sunglasses. His version of formal. As always, on his back he had the Fenrir. He looked at Silas, then at Tamar, both of whom smiled. He raised an eyebrow, and pushed the door open.
Before them stood a slim Black Vixen, who wore comfortably fitting blue jeans, a white short sleeve shirt, and a brown sweatshirt over it, which was zipped most of the way up. She also wore a smile.
Garret smiled genuinely, and spread his arms.
"Welcome, fair maiden, to Redwall. Rent is $20,000 a night."
An apple was thrown at him, which he barely ducked under, laughing. Also laughing, the Vixen walked up to him and wrapped him in an embrace.
"It's good to see you, GG."
"You too, Sky."
"Whooooo! Yeah Garret!"
"Shut up, Silas."
"Haha. Sorry."
"Ignore the jackass to my left. He's merely acting this way because he wants attention."
"Ouch, that hurts."
"Ha-HA! Anyway -Sorry, Silas-, you got here quick."
"I set out from Scotland the moment you told me you were at Redwall."
"Why were you paying Nessie a visit?"
"I was stopping by to visit Dwayne. Remember, he moved there?"
"Oh, yeah. How's he been?"
"He's doing well."
"Good.... Would you like to come in?"
"No, I'd rather stand here and chat all day."
Garret pretended to wind up a punch as he laughed.
"Your Sarcasm hurts. Anyway, yes, let's go back in."
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Post by carabadgermum on Nov 10, 2009 12:50:43 GMT -5
((hey i thought she had been kidnapped. *shrugs* oh well))
Tamar slid over and took her husband's paw in her own. "You be nice, Mr. Hawkeye or I'll tell them your nickname." She raised an eyebrow at him and then smiled again at the other couple. "Welcome to Redwall, Skyra. We're glad to have you."
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Post by Garret Strife on Nov 10, 2009 13:45:12 GMT -5
Garret laughed at Tamar's threat to Silas, before his face became slightly more serious. "Sky, just out of curiosity, had Reggie held you captive for any amount of time? He claimed such." he asked, the thought occurring to him.
She looked confused. "No. He was probably trying to mess with your head."
"I suppose. It wouldn't surprise me."
"Besides, do you think he could have kept me captive?"
"No, I suppose not." Garret said, with a laugh.
Skyra smiled coyly, and turned to Tamar. "Thanks, Tamar, I'm glad to be here. And to see you two again, the first time since Paris. I'm also happy to have another girl to talk to, for the first time in a while."
Silas and Garret cast each other glances, then looked back, before either maid noticed the sarcastic gesture.
"Yo, Gar- Never mind." Leon called, from the atrium, as he walked by, and saw the small gathering.
From around the corner, he could be heard saying, "Where'd this Apple come from? Whatever, I'm taking it."
Garret and Silas stifled their laughter.
(Sorry about the fast pace, I simply have a lot to get in, here. Feel free to respond to any and all parts of any posts I make in the future, this one included. If I pass an event, don't feel you have to. I have a fair portion of the story written out, and, yes, she was 'kidnapped', but as you now see, mah master plan was to have it be false.)
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Post by carabadgermum on Nov 23, 2009 17:00:14 GMT -5
Tamar rolled her eyes at the males. "Come on, Sky. I'll help you get settled in. 'Sides I've been dying for some girltalk too." She picked up one of the vixen's bags and headed towards the stairs. She stopped before she reached them and looked back. "Not that you aren't tons of fun to gossip with, Garret. I do enjoy our little chats so much."
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Post by Garret Strife on Nov 23, 2009 22:35:42 GMT -5
He offered to take the rest of Skyra's things, which she handed to him. He slung the entirety of the bags over his shoulder. He walked over to the stairs as well, and looked at Tamar. "Oh, yes. Our gossip sessionns are delicious. We'll have to have another, soon. Perhaps this time over tea?" He said, smiling, before looking back at Skyra. "You can share my room. It's a little bit smaller than our old one, but it should be fine." He said. "You don't have to ask that, of course I'll be sharing your room." Silas apparently could hear this, as he could be heard in the background yelling, "Wooohooo!", before his bootsteps could be heard flying down the hall, amidst laughter and appologies. Garret turned away, laughing into his sleeve. Nobody else could make those jokes. But he and Silas were some of the greatest of friends, and as such, it was fine. Skyra looked at him, laughing. "Silas hasn't changed much." "And we wouldn't have him any other way." (For the record, I'm basing Silas's personality off of my Sister's Husband, as he reminds me of him, and vice versa. Garret's based off of myself, and Skyra off a... certain friend ) Skyra kept her smile, her eyes cast up the stairs. "No we wouldn't. I've been traveling for several hours, GG, you mind if I just go to sleep when we get the stuff up there, I don't care if I'm unpacked. I'll do that when I wake up." "That's fine. I need to finish sleeping as well. I only got four hours." Skyra looked at Tamar. "Do you mind if our talk waits until noon?"
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Post by carabadgermum on Nov 24, 2009 10:48:46 GMT -5
Tamar smiled and nodded at the vixen before adding the bag she was carrying to Garret's already loaded pile. "Fine I know when I'm not wanted. I should probably go reign in that crazy beast anyway." She finished speaking in a whisper with a wave of her paw in the direction Silas had taken. "It's not really safe for him to go around unattended with all the weapons so accessible."
As she turned to go the squirrelwife nearly ran into one of the many tables. Her paw went protectively to her stomach but she quickly dropped it again to her side. She looked back up at Garret to see if he had noticed and silently pleaded with him not to reveal her secret. After one glance at Skyra, however, she realized that the vixen couldn't be kept out of the loop. "I guess you can tell her the news." Tamar blushed under her fur and then ran off to find Silas.
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