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Chivy Darrell ([personal profile] lostandfinder) wrote in [community profile] windandstorm2009-10-02 08:28 pm
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first encounter ; 0 days

If there were any luck in the world, Chivason would have been sound asleep by now. He'd had a wonderful dinner — courtesy of sweet, old Mrs. Jann — and he'd eaten enough to be pleasantly drowsy, and then some. To cap it all off, she'd offered him a bed (a bed) and tucked him in as only a grandmother could. He didn't really have much to worry about, still having a few valuables tucked away in his knapsack, enough to cover a few weeks even if she decided to change her mind about letting him stay free-of-charge, and he certainly hadn't been here long enough to need to think about moving on.

Whatever the reason, though, he stayed in bed long enough to need to roll over half a dozen times before he finally gave up. Carefully tucking the blanket back under the pillow, he snagged his knapsack and tiptoed outside. He let his mind drift as he walked, hoping it would help him relax enough to actually sleep. He had liked his last stop, even gone so far as to make a few friends. He should have known better than to try helping Lia find her necklace. She was too excited when she asked him if he would walk with her. He scoffed softly at himself— then tripped, tried to catch himself, and faceplanted in the dirt.
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polarization: (〉 oops i did it again)

[personal profile] polarization 2010-03-28 07:49 am (UTC)(link)
Sefton shook his head, still a bit annoyed. This wasn't how things were supposed to go. "S' not what I meant." Perhaps out of a need to do something, lest his feet freeze to the ground, he slowly began to walk.
polarization: (〉 if you're lonely)

[personal profile] polarization 2010-03-28 07:55 am (UTC)(link)
"Chivy..." Sefton trailed off, voice finally letting show just how tired he was. He didn't want to be having this conversation. Didn't want to have to be mature about this and run. Didn't want to have to deal with anything right now.

He just wanted to sleep.
polarization: (〉 the fire in your heart is out)

[personal profile] polarization 2010-03-28 08:01 am (UTC)(link)
"Anyone ever tell you y're too persistent?"
polarization: (〉 the good Lord will take you away)

[personal profile] polarization 2010-03-28 08:05 am (UTC)(link)
"Shouldn't," Sefton replied, now watching his feet more than anything.
polarization: (〉 the only one that i have ever known)

[personal profile] polarization 2010-03-28 08:09 am (UTC)(link)
"Know that."
polarization: (〉 oops i did it again)

[personal profile] polarization 2010-03-28 08:12 am (UTC)(link)
"Says you."
polarization: (〉 and for now)

[personal profile] polarization 2010-03-29 03:06 am (UTC)(link)
One foot in front of the other. Just keep walking. Focus on that, and don't fall asleep. "S' not that easy," he refuted. Of course, arguing with Chivy helped, too.
polarization: (〉 your intentions are too sweet)

[personal profile] polarization 2010-03-30 05:33 am (UTC)(link)
"'Cause s' just... not," Sefton explained, eloquent as always.
polarization: (〉 the only one that i have ever known)

[personal profile] polarization 2010-03-30 05:39 am (UTC)(link)
Sefton sighed quietly. Momentarily, he lifted his eyes to see if he could tell how close they were to the hotel. Not too far now. The cold rain helped keep it at bay, but he just knew he was going to be horribly sore from the fall come morning.
polarization: (〉 the fire in your heart is out)

[personal profile] polarization 2010-04-25 05:38 am (UTC)(link)
Saying nothing, Sefton nudged the front door open and slipped inside. He was so tired. As soon as he got to the room, he too would be going to sleep, giving himself at least temporary reprieve from the knowledge that Chivy knew.
polarization: (〉 i'm dreaming away)

[personal profile] polarization 2010-04-26 04:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Sefton trudged up the stairs into the room. He didn't pause at the door, but there was a slight hitch in his movements once he was inside - should he hold the door open for Chivy? But, no, he decided against it, letting the door swing closed while he made his way onto the bed.

He fell asleep within seconds, and no more nightmares plagued him that night.
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[personal profile] polarization 2010-04-26 09:57 pm (UTC)(link)
He slept in. It wasn't as though he'd meant to, but at least he felt marginally better for it. Rubbing at his eyes, Sefton slowly sat up and yawned. His clothes felt gross, having not completely dried overnight, and his shoes were slick with remnants of ice crystals. A quick glance over his shoulder confirmed that Chivy was still asleep.

Before allowed himself any other thoughts for the night before, Sefton decided to see about a shower, and maybe breakfast. If he hurried, he might be able to leave before Chivy woke up, too.