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 Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2014 1:20 am
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Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2015 4:14 pm
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Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2015 4:14 pm
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Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2015 4:17 pm
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Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 1:59 pm
Here we go,
I met a strange traveler this afternoon while I was trying to hunt bugs. That didn't go as planned, actually, the person I met was better at it than I was, though he claimed he wasn't an expert. His name is Mano, and he told me things I had never taken into consideration. Like the fact that though places on earth are different, the stars are always the same. He was different from anyone I had ever met, not just because he traveled and had been to all the places he told me about, but because he seemed so interested in me. No one had ever said they wanted to sweep me off my feet, or anything related to that, for that matter.It was kind of nice. More than kind of, actually. To be honest, I really enjoyed his company.
I wanted him to stay. When I heard he was searching for something, I knew, though. I knew he couldn't stay, even if I wanted him to. I still wanted to invite him to spend some time with me, maybe see the stars. I was sure seeing the stars with someone who'd seen them from different areas would be wonderful.
I told him I would make something more appetizing. I know, I know. I hadn't tried bug, and I wasn't looking forward to doing so. I shouldn't have said anything, I should have offered to cook the bug up and leave it at that. But he fascinated me, with his stories about traveling. It made me want to travel, in a way. I don't think I could bring myself to leave home, I've made a few friends here, and I think it would be hard to keep in contact with them.
Maybe I could find a way to contact Mano, if he left. Maybe I could write, but I don't know how it'd get to him. Maybe I'd have to hand them to him, when he visited. Or maybe I'd find someone who was going the same way he was and ask them if they could take the letters to him. How would I knbow if they got to him, though? Would he reply? What would his response be? What would he say, if he knew I wanted to keep in contact with him?
Would he laugh? Would he smile? He seems to like me. I think he must, he put up with me the entire time we were hunting. If he stayed, I'd invite him to be my partner, like Jacin said I should find. He said I should find a partner to practice hunting with, and maybe I have.
I told him I wouldn't mind if he stayed. I wouldn't. He could stay with me until he found somewhere else. I want him to stay. Really, he's nice, and I've never met anyone quite like him.
Maybe I should introduce him to Jacin. I wonder if they'd get along. I've only met them once, at different times, but from what I've seen, they're very different. Jacin is more serious, but he knows more about hunting than Mano does. (Mano's pretty good at it, though. He somehow was able to move without making a nose and get a bug!) It was huge! So maybe Mano's hiding some secret hunting ability. Maybe he just didn't want me to feel bad, since I told him I wasn't very experienced with hunting bugs.
I should practice more. My first time out and I met someone, maybe hunting is a good way to make friends. I had never thought about that before. I like the idea. I had always thought of hunting as something I had to do, something I had to get better at, but it's more fun with someone else there with me. It was nice. Maybe I can ask him to hunt with me again tomorrow. Maybe we'll find lizards or something, Jacin said they were tasty... I'm not sure I trust his tastes, though, even if the wittu meat was good when I followed his instructions.
I don't think I'd be able to manage getting a wittu, not without Jacin's help, but I think Mano would probably like it. It was divine. I wonder if I explained the situation to Jacin whether he'd help me get another. He's my guest, after all. I'm supposed to make sure he's happy. So. Something good to eat, I'll work on that. The house is big enough, he'll be comfortable--maybe. Maybe he'd be more comfortable outside. I'm not sure. I'd have to ask him.
I think after we view the stars, it'll be just the right temperature to come inside. And tomorrow, I'll ask him to hunt again. Maybe we'll see Jacin, and I'll have a chance to ask him about getting another wittu. Hopefully without tipping Mano off; or if he does overhear, I can ask whether he's had wittu meat, and whether he likes it. I hope he does, it would be a good meal to share with the village, like Jacin and I did. He took it and dispersed it to those who couldn't hunt for themselves. I want to be more like that; brave, generous, and kind.
I need to work on the brave part. Those wittu scared me, when I met Jacin. I was away from the village, too far, I know better now. I know to stick close and when I do stray, to take a stick with me so I can protect myself. I didn't think much of that at first, when Jacin advised me to start carrying one. I didn't think it would do much good, especially against something as frightening as a wittu. Probably wouldn't, come to think of it. But it's good against small things. And it might scare the big things, if I'm loud and scary enough.
Probably need to work on that, too. Being loud is one thing, but I'm not sure I hit the "scary" mark very well. I'm kind of small, still. And it's hard to make myself look big. Maybe if I raise my arms and spread out enough... Maybe. I'll have to see. I'll try and scare some bugs later.
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Posted: Tue May 12, 2015 3:44 pm
Meri solo #2
So, here we go again,
I'm thinking about traveling. Does that seem sudden? Of course it wouldn't to me, I've been thinking about it since Mano inspired me. That day I met him, he opened my eyes. I may not have seen what the world could be, but I heard about it. Now I want to see things. Everything, all things. Not all at once, I know that's impossible. I want it to be gradual, thoroughly exploring the land, seeing everything that I can, one thing at a time. I want to see the stars from every angle. I know Mano said the stars remain the same no matter where you are, but I want to see that for myself. I want to see that constant in an otherwise new world. Will it be reassuring or will it make me homesick, I wonder? There's only one way to find out!
I know that anywhere I go, I'll have to be prepared to defend myself, and with something more powerful than a stick. Who knows What creatures lurk in mysterious lands? Er. Besides those who've already been there. I never asked Mano what kind of creatures live where. Things more dangerous than witty, no doubt, and I wouldn't have Jacin to rescue me. I think that would be an embarrassing way to die. It would have been my choice to travel, whoever found me would know that, I ought to have been prepared, they'll say. So I think I'll go when I'm a bit older. When I can have my own weapon, after I've gotten some experience with It. After I've learned how to take care of myself.
What weapon would I choose, I wonder? I haven't put much thought to it, honestly. The man who rescued me from the wittu was an archer, and I thought that was pretty impressive. I don't know if that's something I could manage, though. I'm really clumsy. I don't always look where I'm going and more than half the people I've met here I've bumped into. The idea of being able to keep my arm that steady seems as impossible to me as flight. I'm sure though that that's how fledglings feel before they finally can fly. Maybe if I asked Jacin to give me some pointers? I know he's awfully busy, but I still haven't found that one person to hunt with like he suggested. I don't know. I only know I want to help people, and be able to provide food for those who need it, like we did with the wittu. The realisation that there are people who need help getting food for themselves struck a cord with me. I want to help them.
I'm sure it's the same way elsewhere. People need help in various ways in various places and ways, the thought that I could help them makes me happy. Its something I want to do, to make sure everyone has enough. I could help them as I travel, learning their ways and what they like to eat. I don't expect anything in return, really, but maybe they'll help me too. I know that sounds selfish, and maybe it is, but I want to meet people. I want to befriend them. I want to find someone to be my companion, someone to hunt with and talk to. Someone who stays. I've met quite a few people, but they never stay long. And it's hard to get to know someone when the meeting is fleeting. It would be more fun if they could stay.
It would be like having a family. I want one more even than I want to travel. I keep hoping in a way that I can't quite explain: that someone will come up to me and say "You're Meri, aren't you? I know you, you're my sister. My daughter, my niece." Or "I know you, you're special to me." It's an unrealistic hope. I know it is. Knowing doesn't stop the desire.
I think that's a big part of why I want to help others. Ever since the realization that people could need me, I've wanted to. I know What it's like to be alone and scared. I know what it's like to be chased by wittu with no hope of survival. It was only luck that Jacin was there to rescue me. Maybe it's because I know these things and how it is to experience them that I want to help so much. Its difficult for me to pinpoint the reason. Maybe I'm over thinking my own thoughts and the real reason is much more simple. I'll have to consider that later. I've fretted about this long enough for one day.
One thing I really do have to focus on is my choice of weapon. Being ab archer would be exciting and it certainly has its appeal. I wouldn't have to be in range of attacks to strike. But like I said before, I'm not at all certain I could handle the challenge. Keeping my arms still is difficult when I'm walking. If I were hunting, would I be quick enough? Could I strike before something noticed me? I can't be sure. I tend to trip when moving quickly, I don't think I could ever move as fast as Jacin did when he came to my rescue.
Maybe something else would be easier? I wish I had someone to talk about this with. Its an important decision. What if I screw it up? What if my interest in becoming an archer is just because Jacin rescued me and it's become a fantasy of mine to do the same for someone someday? This is impossible! I'll never be able to decide if I keep worrying about what ifs and whyfors. I'm so indecisive... Maybe I'll take some time to think about it. I want to make the best decision, and I know I can't do that when I'm stressing about it. I might go to one of my friends for advice.
After I decide that I can decide what I want to do with the rest of my time.
- Meri
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Posted: Tue May 12, 2015 3:57 pm
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Posted: Tue May 12, 2015 4:16 pm
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Posted: Tue May 12, 2015 4:28 pm
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