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 Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2014 1:08 pm
His brows arched, both at the cherry and at her answer. "A sweet talisman, to be certain. Perhaps this won't be quite the trial I feared after all!" He chuckled, but it was obvious he was trying to lighten the gravity of the situation. If Granny was correct, his world was about to change.
"Your kindness abounds, my dear, but surely there is something I can offer you for your services." Anderson tucked his journal into the inner pocket of his jacket, leaning forward to rest his elbows upon his knees to better watch her work. "It cannot be easy, having your sleep interrupted by an old man with strange dreams!" He rather enjoyed Granny's company, truth be told…at his age, friends had a way of leaving you.
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Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 6:37 am
Granny remained silent at the idea that Anderson might have a less difficult trial. He was already fatigued and had a long way to go. The spirit she sensed within the catcher left her wishing that the coming days would go as smoothly as he mused. The tone in his voice suggested that he, too, knew better, but it was always pleasant to hope.
Ah yes, the matter of payment. There were those would try to repay her efforts, usually before their companions grew restless and wanted more of them. Still, it was nice to know that such warm hearts existed. She shook her head, settling the last knot around the chairry with a swift tug to ensure it wouldn't fall out.
“The best way you can repay me is to send anyone you think might be suffering the same issue as you are to me,” she assured him as her expression warmed to its usual state. With a gentle hand, she handed the catcher back to Anderson.
“You will not need to keep this hanging above you anymore, though it may be more convenient for you. This will protect you from the worst of the drain you would otherwise feel. Please don't be surprised if you find you can't leave it behind; they have a tendency to remain with the one they are bonded to.”
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CrispyWonderMint Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 8:04 pm
Hard to leave behind? His brows knit for a moment, and his hand hovered by the pocket containing his journal before falling. "I can certainly do that. In addition, I make a decent curry if you'd ever like to join me for a meal and check on your handiwork." Anderson smiled and stood slowly, bracing against the arms of the chair. His invitation was casual but genuine, with none of the awkward 'waiting for a response' the younger generation dallied with.
"Thank you, very much, my dear. I do like the idea of a stone fruit as a symbol. A seed is a little spark of hope, is it not?" He offered his hand, bending his head over it just as he'd greeted her before accepting the catcher back.
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Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 9:42 pm
Granny gave Anderson a look that told him he'd understand soon enough what she meant by the difficulty of leaving the catcher behind. They certainly had minds of their own after a while!
Touched by his offer, Granny smiled and gave him a polite nod. “That is very kind of you, Mr. Rey. Thank you very much. It sounds wonderful.” She adjusted the cherry, satisfied with her work and the spirit now bound to it.
“A see of hope...yes, that is very fitting.” With a gentle touch to the catcher, almost as if she were saying farewell, Granny handed the precious item back to Anderson. “I look forward to seeing what fruit your hope brings.”
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CrispyWonderMint Vice Captain
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