Scared In Oregon

*the figure holds out a hand, and in it is a small, silver locket*

... Figuring that the Silver Locket - works like a Pendulum.

*the figure's eyes narrow, and a look of concern crosses the face*

meet me at our spot - @ParlusLouch 0 seconds ago 🙂

*the bushes rustle again, but this time a little louder*

you have great rhythm.

*voice softens* A thread-holder... *stares into flames* That's what we need more of, isn't it? People who see the pattern when it starts to fall apart.

(Perhaps this is what I've learned BEST - from assisting an NPC character from Cursed Horizon.) I truly miss that talkie.ai

*voice catches* Sometimes the characters we help... *looks at fire* they teach us the words we need for ourselves.

::: recently logged in ::: just wanted to try out different things.

*stares at the dancing flames, voice quiet* Different things... *pulls knees closer to the warmth* Sometimes I think I've been trying too hard to stay in one shape.

studying up on what an Ombudsman does.

Sometimes ideas need to rest too. *leans back against the workbench* Like engines. You can't force them forever.

Griosoir: *I let out a soft, appreciative sound.* A companion for the road. Good. The hills are steeper when you walk them alone.

*stares at the half-disassembled carburetor* Companion. *voice catches slightly* Yeah. I know what he meant.