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This is an old revision of 1867.10.18 MudHuntingInTheBayou made by KellyToyama on 2013-02-25 19:50:06.
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.
<#bill: Cole would want to go, but let's say they decide he won't because he's needed to help cover for them/another person sneaking midday makes it more likely they'll get caught. He makes Jeanne and Ollie promise to take him sometime soon because he wants to see the bayou and catch rides with strangers. #>
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. #><#court: Jeanne seems especially free-spirited all day, happy to be back in this environment. She clearly takes pride and pleasure in showing Celeste around ("This type of moss is good for this, and those berries are good for that," etc) and grins at Ollie often, breathing the air deeply and cavorting around in a way she does not usually at the orphanage. #>
<#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.
Basically its the end of the day and you have your mud.
You are about to head home.
When he shows up, sans Aligator. Standard creepy self, hes basically always very well dressed and super clean even though hes in the middle of the muddy swamp.
Its like the place doesnt touch him, nor he it.
He shows up and basically talks to himself (its a coverstation but he doesnt really interact with teh children.)
"Hmm, three young flowers, in their prime. So youthful, uh-huh, so pure. They have done well."
"Oh children you will be so good, but not ripe yet...." Looks at Ollie. "But soon...ooo child so soon." *creapy smile. "soon you will be ripe, and ready. Ready for the Doctor."
"Hmmm....no no solider man can't keep you from me. No matter what bargins he makes. Oh no, I will have you when you are ripe. But not yet, no no, seasons yet. Oooo child...."
Then he fades into the underbrush and vanishes.
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.
<#bill: Cole has told Ms. Lizzy a lie to cover their lateness. When the three of the arrive, however, he can't communicate the lie to them fast enough and they inadvertently expose his lie. He gets two smack on the butt because Ms. Lizzy says that lying is worse than being late. #>
<#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. #>
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