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 Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2022 2:46 pm
Everything happened so fast that all Endellion could do was scream. The shock of the moment got to her and on instinct the youngling closed her eyes, body bracing for whatever was coming when Ronan collided into her. For a moment she tried to figure out what was happening by opening her eyes again, but when she couldn't see much around him she just closed them again and grabbed what parts of him she could.
She may have stayed there for a lot longer had Imani not come around and pulled them up. With a shuddering breath, Endellion nearly tripped over her own feet and might have if she hadn't reached over to give her brother a hug. "Eyes up in case that happens again."
She didn't think her heart could handle it if it did.
Reaching back, she grabbed Ronan's hand and tugged him into a run after Imani.
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Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2022 3:17 pm
Ronan's heart was pounding, but eventually things seemed to calm whenever Imani started to talk. Hearing Imani meant that they were still alive, right? Surely he hadn't died just to haunt one of the most boring people on the ship! Ronan's cheeks flushed at the very thought, but he didn't seem to mind as Endellion grabbed his hand and tugged him along. If anything the youngling squeezed the other boy's fingers tightly as he pushed himself to move despite his aching body.
The fire was seemingly calming down in the background as the docks got closer, but Ronan couldn't tell if that was simply his imagination or the fact that the distance made the flames smaller. "I'm really sorry..." Ronan found himself babbling as they rushed along the street towards the docks. "I just wanted to get some presents and there was incense and then some older kids came running past and the next thing I knew there was fire but I thought I could handle it and then you almost got crushed, Endellion, and I....I would have never forgiven myself." The words came out in a torrent of emotion, the usually cocky child actually on the verge of tears as he realized how dangerous the situation truly had been. The sight of the Misty Maiden nearly brought him to his knees in relief, but even approaching the docks only had him tightening his grip on Endellion's hands as fear still gripped tightly at his heart.
Ronan 6
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Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2022 3:23 pm
Despite how calm Imani tried to be the next few moments were a blur for him. All he knew the fire was in the background, some more earthlings running towards it to help tame the flames, and the docks were quickly coming into view for them. Thankfully the area seemed a lot quieter thanks to the others rushing towards the fire and it didn't look like anyone from their crew was nearby to witness them coming from the disaster. A sigh of relief left Imani as he kept hold of his sister's hand, finally letting go as the Misty Maiden came back into sight. The silver ship was a blessing, the figurehead reaching out towards them almost like a comforting mother, and the gently swaying green and white sails made the tightness in his chest lighten. They were safe.
"Don't forget that." Imani normally was so much more reserved but there was a fire in his gaze as he turned and stared down Ronan. "You have to be more careful going forward, Ronan. No one got hurt this time but we never know what could happen the next time disaster strikes! If it can be avoided then avoid it." He chastised as he glanced back towards the heavy smoke that was filling the air from the market fire. "We should go find your father so he can summon rain. Do we need to stop by the infirmary as well? Are you injured?" Surely that would help, right?
Imani 6
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Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2022 3:37 pm
"Ronan, shut up!" Even as the running came to a stall Endellion kept hold of younger child's hand and turned back to look at him. There would be time to gloat about how right she'd been that he was involved later; right now she couldn't stand to see the tears in his eyes. "Imani's right; it was a mistake and you didn't mean to do it. I'm okay; we're okay, right?" She gave his hand a squeeze and ducked her head a bit to try to catch his gaze.
Bruises would heal, stalls could be rebuilt; even if they got into trouble that would still be ten times better than if they'd been burned.
"I'm not going to tell anyone it was you, but if you want them to know then you gotta own up to it, okay? Your call." Then she turned to Imani. "Right?" Because it wouldn't work if he went around behind her and told anyway.
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Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2022 3:45 pm
Ronan simply nodded, for once he was at a loss for words. Even though some of the words were harsh the boy knew that the others were supporting him. All he could do in the moment was nod and try to hold back the tears, the boy finally letting go of Endellion's hand so that he could rub at his eyes. "Alright." He eventually managed in a quiet voice. He would try to find his father so that he could help resolve this situation and then see what to do next.
"I'll find da." Ronan murmured as he brushed past the other two, his cheeks flaming with embarrassment at how emotional he was. Still, he had no time to break down now that he had a mission to find his father and help fix this mess that he had made! Plus if he did linger and start crying then he definitely would never hear the end of it from Endellion later! That was the last thing he wanted!
Ronan 7
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Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2022 3:49 pm
Imani simply nodded in agreement with his sister's words. "Fine by me." He stated before Ronan finally broke away from them to head towards the ship. A soft sigh left his lips as he watched the reckless boy marching forward with determination. "I guess he'll be okay, right?" Imani questioned before glancing over Endellion to check for injuries. Thank the spirits but it looked like none of them had been injured by the flames. They probably would have a few bruises, but nothing too serious.
"Let's just go back. I can brew some tea if you'd like." Imani offered as he watched Ronan's figure disappearing along the upper decks of the ship. He felt bad for Ronan but at the same time wanted to throttle him for causing trouble once again. Was there ever going to be a calm week with the other boy living on the ship? Imani could only shake his head at the thought before glancing at his sister, ready to move back to the ship and call it a day.
Imani 7
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Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2022 2:39 pm
Endellion stepped closer to Imani to watch Ronan walk off. She wrapped one arm around her chest and grasped the opposing elbow with a little sigh. "Maybe? Depends on if he talks to his folks or not." Ronan might have been annoying, but he was a good kid. Keeping something like this locked up would only eat at him so she hoped he meant what he said about finding his pa.
"Yeah?" Tea sounded...really good after the evening they'd had. Maybe she could even snatch some bread for them and a little bit of sweet butter to go on top. Reaching for Imani's hand, she gave it a squeeze and started up onto the deck of their floating home. Dealing with Ronan could wait until the morrow right now she just wanted some time to decompress with her brother.
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