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Post by Nick Cousland on Nov 14, 2009 18:10:28 GMT -5
This beautiful lady doesn't have a name yet?
That is just wrong.
Hmmm I will have to think about it.
It will have to be special like this Lovely Lady.*Cate gives him a smile* I know you do.
Yavin might be the best choice.
Since the buildings are already there.
All we will have to do is move in.
Good, I will get that info for you when we get back.*She goes back to petting the mare's nose. She has a thoughtful expression on her face as she tries to think of a name for the mare.* It will have to be something special.
Any ideas on what you would like to be called?*She says to the mare. The mare seems to nod.* *He laughs quietly.* Well actually, the reason she doesn't have a name yet is because Mother bought her yesterday morning as a gift to you. She felt that you should name her.*He nods his head listening to her.* Yeah, all we would have to do is relocate everything. That would be perfect.*He grins hearing her.* Yeah, that'll work. Hopefully I can work something out with the lab I have here. Hopefully.*He listens quietly as she talks to the mare.* |
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Post by Caitlin Windancer on Nov 14, 2009 18:26:59 GMT -5
*Cate looks surprised.*
She is? That was sweet of your mother.
But how did she know I was coming?
I didn't know myself.
Yes, it would.
Anything you could do would be great.
*She turns back to the mare.*
Hmmm let me see.
Numensuliel?
*The mare gives Cate a quizzical look.*
It means West Wind.
A west wind is considered to be lucky.
*The mare thinks about this and then nods.*
Numensuliel it is then.
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Post by Nick Cousland on Nov 14, 2009 18:30:33 GMT -5
*He chuckles quietly at Cait's confusion.*
Well, Cait, my mother, she's got the gift of sight. She knew we were coming here.
*He shrugs.*
Well, she wanted to do something nice for you.
*He looks at the mare and then back at Cait.*
Looks like she likes the name. It suits her. She likes you too.
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Post by Caitlin Windancer on Nov 14, 2009 18:48:07 GMT -5
Ah, I forgot that.
It kind of runs in her family doesn't it?
I will have to be sure and thank her then.
She couldn't have given me a better gift.
Yes, it does.
*Cate laughs.*
Well good because I like her too.
*Numensuliel gives a soft whicker and nugdes Cate with her nose as if to say Yes, I do. Friends.*
Do you think we have time for a ride?
Or do you want to go back to the house?
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Post by Nick Cousland on Nov 14, 2009 18:59:00 GMT -5
*He laughs quietly.*
Yeah, it runs in the family alright.
*He chuckles quietly and walks over to his white stallion, Shadowfax. He begins to put a saddle and reins on him.*
Yes, I think we have time for a ride.
*He finishes saddling Shadowfax and hands Cate a second saddle and reins.*
Need any help?
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Post by Caitlin Windancer on Nov 14, 2009 19:11:33 GMT -5
*Cate chuckles*
It certainly does.
I think I have been working too hard.
I needed this break.
Good.
*Cate gets a big grin. Then chuckles at his question.*
No, I think I remember how do this.
*She gives him a wink.*
I think I was born in a saddle.
*She takes the saddle and pad from Nick.
She opens the stall door and enters the stall.
She lays the pad on Numensuliel's back and smoothes it out.
She then lifts the saddle onto the mare's back and positions it over the pad. She reaches around and buckles the saddle girth tightening it till it is snug without being too tight. She puts down the strirrups. She puts on the bridle and removes the halter. She puts the bit between the mare's teeth. She grabs hold of the reins and walks the mare out of the stall. She then mounts smoothly into the saddle.*
Ready?
Then let's do this.
*She nudges Numensuliel with her heel and the mare moves forward out of the stables.*
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Post by Nick Cousland on Nov 14, 2009 19:17:00 GMT -5
*He watches as she puts the saddle and reins on the mare and as she climbs up into the saddle. He grins and climbs into the saddle on Shadowfax.*
Yeah, I'm ready let's go.
*He clicks his tongue and Shadowfax walks forward out of the stables and into the morning sun.*
It sure is a beautiful day for a ride. That's for sure.
*He nudges Shadowfax into a light gallop.*
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Post by Caitlin Windancer on Nov 14, 2009 19:22:30 GMT -5
*Cate follows him out and nudges Numensuliel into a gallop.*
Yes, it is.
Oh, I've missed this.
*Cate has a big grin.*
*Cate enjoys the feel of the sunshine and rushing air as they gallop along.*
Where are we going Nick?
Any place special or just where ever we end up?
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Post by Nick Cousland on Nov 14, 2009 19:30:02 GMT -5
*He urges Shadowfax into a full gallop, heading towards a large lake near the Estate. He grins hearing Cait and speaks to her telepathically.*
Cait, we're heading towards a lake that's near here. I thought it would be a cool place to visit.
*He smiles feeling at peace.*
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Post by Caitlin Windancer on Nov 14, 2009 19:37:29 GMT -5
*Cate and Numensuliel follow Nick and Shadowfax at a gallop.
Cate answers him back telepathetically.*
<<Sounds great. Lead on Nick.>>
*Her joy at being outside and on horseback comes through their bond.*
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Post by Nick Cousland on Nov 14, 2009 19:43:02 GMT -5
*He can feel her happiness through their Force Bond and he grins knowing they're nearly there.*
Almost there Cait. A few more minutes.
*They finally arrive in front of a large lake. Near the lake are the remains of an ancient city. Nick halts Shadowfax and climbs out of the saddle and onto the ground. He pulls the reins over Shadowfax's head and let's him graze. He turns and looks up at Cait.*
I found these ruins the other day. I thought they might be worth investigating. Plus, I thought it would be cool to explore.
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Post by Caitlin Windancer on Nov 14, 2009 19:54:31 GMT -5
*Cate laughs from pure joy.*
<<Aw darn. I was enjoying this.>>
*She says through their bond but her tone is joking.*
*When they reach the lake Cate gives a small gasp of astonishment.
She follows Nick and dismounts allowing Numensuliel to graze as well.*
This is beautiful Nick!
I can see why you wanted to come here.
*She follows his gaze to the ruins at once curious to what they are.*
Hmmm. Cool. I wonder what they are.
*Grins*
How about now?
*She walks toward the ruins.*
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Post by Nick Cousland on Nov 14, 2009 20:00:15 GMT -5
*He grins hearing her.*
Yep, it is exactly why I wanted to come here.
*He watches as she starts heading towards the ruins.*
I have no idea what they are Cait. I guess they were here long before Stonewycke and Salis D'aar were built. Built by who, I have no idea.
*He approaches one of the dilapidated buildings and draws his lightsaber into his hand, just as a precaution.*
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Post by Caitlin Windancer on Nov 14, 2009 20:15:43 GMT -5
*Cate looks around as they walk. When she sees him grin, returns it.*
Cool. I love solving mysteries.
That long?
*She picks her way carefully to what looks like an arched entrance-way.
She leans close to one of the supports and brushes with her hand the dust and dirt from something that is carved into it.
She leans even closer trying to make out what it is.
She doesn't notice Nick take out his lightsaber.*
Nick I think there is writing on this.
Here take a look.
What do you think?
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Post by Nick Cousland on Nov 14, 2009 20:19:03 GMT -5
*Nick hears Cate and moves over to investigate the carvings. He reclips his lightsaber onto his belt and stands beside her. He looks closely at the carvings and shrugs his shoulders.*
I don't know what it is Cate. Its written in some ancient language I've never seen before. Still, some of the designs are similar to some other languages I've seen.
*He pulls out his datapad and begins to record the images.*
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