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Anlu was slightly confused by his comment, but saw that the ear scratching made his tail wag, so she squatted down and used both hands to rub down and scratch around his neck, hoping it would make him feel better. What would any of your kind want with me? Last I checked no man, even one with less than half a brain, would want me... especially enough to chase... She raised one eyebrow, in a curious manner but her expression showed that she wouldn't press anything if he was too angry. a glare at Nemo, she growled herself, "Knock it off... there's no need for that." Her words bit the air, but would he listen to her?

Jon wrapped his arms around her taking in her presence her warmth. He took in the image for a moment taking it in, "I can manage that. We only have one major thing left then, the date." Daunting? Yes, necessary? Yeah. The sooner they had a target date the sooner they would be able to better judge time.

Nemo made an innocent and playful face and jested at Puck, "Sorry Pucky I'm sure to give you indigestion." The thief never showed fear, it was part of his policy.

I'd best not take it now then... Eating him is far too tempting, Puck told her with a resigned sigh. Snarling at the thief, he said, She is why I'll leave you alone, so don't go getting the idea in your head that you saved yourself. I'd eat you in a heartbeat. His tail wagged again when Rin stood up for him against that horrid nickname. It wasn't the first time he was mocked because of his name, but he didn't like it either. It was nice to be protected for a change.

Mori smiled even as she tucked her head under Jon's chin to protect both of them from the chill of the sea wind, the winter weather getting even to her. "Well, the wildflowers won't bloom till spring," she reminded him softly and suggested, "So when the flowers are blooming and the chilly weather has passed?" It came out as a question rather than a statement. With winter only beginning to settle over them, spring wasn't too close or too far away. And the shorter Fornicatus had to complicate the reception, the better in Mori's mind.

Anlu's grin spread across her face. I'd be tempted as well if I were in your place... Her mood was considerably light at the moment, as she continued giving Puck's neck and ears a good rub down, scratching here, itching there, and so on. Turning to Nemo again, her smile did not fade. "Thank you, Nemo, I appreciate it... " Her words were sincere, no scarcastic tone at all. She wondered somewhat how much longer Jon and Mori were planning to plan the wedding out while here. She thought it might be nicer to go someplace warmer, considering the cill in the air had a bite to it, but the scenery was nice... and she'd hate to spoil their mood.

Jon nodded in agreement, "That's the only vote that matters to me." He lifted her from the ground in his arms. He held her close to feel her warmth against the chill of the winter wind. Jon started moving back through the forest with Mori, this wasn't like the cobweb forest he could remember his way back for the moment. 'It would seem that we almost have all of the planning done, especially with the captain handling the reception." He was surprised how much easier the entire event was thanks to that one contribution.

Nemo greeted the nod with a smile and started to follow Jon's path, "Ya know Puck you might not be such a bad fella after all. Who knows maybe once ya loosen up a little you might like me a bit more. If I ever get a chance ta, I'll by ya a drink when ya need it, it could be possible for thieves to not be as bad as you think we are. Jon was one once one of the best in our little clan, and you seem to put up with him well enough." With that Nemo went silent following Jon knowing better than to interrupt what time the poor b*****d had with Mori.

Biting her lip to muffle her yelp as she found herself off the ground, she gave Jon a look of affectionate annoyance as they headed back into the trees. "You are going to be a wee bit on the over protective side if I'm ever pregnant, aren't you?" she mused aloud. He was already treating her like glass and she was perfectly fine. However, she returned her thoughts to the reception and commented, "Yes, asides from all the making of everything we've planned, we're finished, I think. And I wouldn't have a clue as to what to do for a reception, so I'm relieved that she took over it, though I'm also a little frightened." Fornicatus was prone to making things overly elaborate in Mori's opinion.

Puck didn't even look at Nemo as the man commented and left, only sending him a somber thought, If I am ever drinking, you need to be as far from me as possible. I will not promise you safety otherwise. For a full-demon, Puck was amazingly sober. He only drank when he was truly depressed. As soon as Anlu was out of hearing distance, Puck focused on his wolf shape. He wasn't trying to perfect it, simply modify it a bit. With thieves and all the people coming for Mori's wedding, he would rather stay with Anlu than leave. He planned to change his form into that of a dog and hopefully fool the girl into taking him home with her. He wanted to protect her, so strongly that it overwhelmed him at times. Nothing would stop him... Nothing...

(Anlu hasn't agreed to that yet, Eva!)

Anlu watched them go, and proceeded to look at the marker that was her brother's grave. Smiling faintly she back away and looked up into the blurred tree branches. She remembered the times when her and her brother climbed into the branches and hid, even slept in the branches once. Thing was... she always needed his help before. Smirking faintly, she was convinced that she could do it on her own... if only just this once. She would do it to proove she could.

Backing away, she made a wide circle around the tree, to find the entry point her brother had pushed her up into before. Spying what seemed to be a good spot, she gave herself a running start before jumping up at it, grabbing at the bark to scramble her way up. With a groan, she slipped and slid down the tree trunk all the way down. Shoot, I know I can make it... Just because I needed help before doesn't mean I need it now! I'm a different person! Gritting her teeth, she tried again, and again, and again, until she finally made it up onto the first branch. Climbing up from there would be relatively easy. Going up further, one branch after another, she made it to the special spot where her and her brother sat to watch the summer sunset. Leaning back against the trunk, she examined the sratched up and down both of her arms, and wrists where many scratches were present, one or two even drew a bit of blood. Shaking her head, she gazed off into the distance.