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This is an old revision of 1867.10.18 MudHuntingInTheBayou made by AnnCarpenter on 2013-02-12 18:47:06.
Celeste, taken with the idea of getting some clay for Deco's Christmas present but without the means to acquire it, approaches Jeanne and Ollie for help in getting some nice river clay. Jeanne and Ollie jump at the excuse to get back in the bayou.
It's been miserable weather for a week or so, but on this Friday the clouds break and it is sunny at last, so they finish their chores as fast as they can, and sneak a ride on the back of a stagecoach headed in that direction. A while later, they're all knee deep in a murky section of some anonymous delta stream, feeling around with their bare toes.
<#ann: Celeste is fascinated, never having been to the bayou before. I think this is her longest and most adventurous sneak so far too. They're still pretty young at this point. Do we want to make it when they're a bit older, or are Ollie and Jeanne so excited by the idea of the bayou they're willing to take bigger risks? #>
<#jonah: I think it's ok if you're ok with it — Jeanne and Ollie are pretty comfortable snagging rides from strangers. It's pretty much the only way they've gotten around, other than their Dad's boat. The bayou folks are friendly enough. #>
<#ann: I'm okay. I think Celeste is wide-eyed with wonder throughout the entire experience. She's clearly never done any of this before, and (at least until the run-in with Arkadius) is clearly proud of herself for being able to do all of this "by herself." She's feeling special and independent. For all that she's often sent out by herself to run errands for Louis, this is totally different, and she's smiling and excited the entire day. She makes sure to thank Ollie and Jeanne for taking her. She's not entirely thrilled with getting dirty and mucky in the bayou, but it doesn't stop her at all. #><#jonah: Things could happen here, if we like. #>
The children have a run in with Rafael Arkadius here. Kelly will loop back around to fill in.
Eventually they find what they've come for: a patch of perfect clay, and they scoop it up into a jar (secreted out of the kitchen by Celeste). They run back to the road, and manage to hitch a ride back to town from a farmer. His horse is terribly slow, however, and they are late for afternoon lessons with Lizzie. Lizzie is not pleased, and they each receive a smack on the butt from Lizzie's yardstick.
<#ann: Celeste is usually a bit ashamed at upsetting Miss Lizzie, and is never late for lessons, but for once she doesn't seem to care. The trip was worth it. #>
NeedsCourt
NeedsJonah
NeedsKelly
NeedsBill - Cole would be aware that we did this
