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[blindedmewith]

I can't find my brother River. He hasn't come home for two days and he left his journal but it isn't working anymore even after I shook it.

I don't understand.

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[no-severedheads.livejournal.com]

Maybe he got stuck somewhere, and needs someone to find him... I heard something about people going out to find other people who got lost.

[blindedmewith.livejournal.com]

Maybe...but that means he could be in that awful place in the Wilderness with no one to help him!

[no-severedheads.livejournal.com]

...You're right. I'm really, really sorry about your brother.

You could ask one of those people to look for him..

[blindedmewith.livejournal.com]

That's a good idea. He's a dragon sometimes but even dragons can get hurt!

[feathered-earth.livejournal.com]

His journal stopped?

[the following written quite slowly]

I don't think he'd be in the Wilderness if he's still here--but I'll look for him.

[blindedmewith.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Cara.

[pinkmoonrabbit.livejournal.com]

I hope he hasn't gotten lost. The wilderness is pretty dangerous right now.

[blindedmewith.livejournal.com]

I know. Sometimes he's a dragon, but he's not invincible.

[pinkmoonrabbit.livejournal.com]

A dragon? Wow, he must be really strong! I'm sure there's a way he's okay ♥

[blindedmewith.livejournal.com]

I hope so.

[extantlaw.livejournal.com]

Rosalind?

[A few pentaps here as he considers what to say and weighs up BARELY MORE THAN A CHILD vs SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATOR\OH GOD I HATE MYSELF WHEN I LIE].

I think... it would be best if you did not try to find him.

[blindedmewith.livejournal.com]

Mr. Justice? Why not?

Truth is going to kill him for this

[extantlaw.livejournal.com]

Because...

[A few more for good measure, and when the writing finally appears it's slow and a little more slowly formed than his writing often is]

If his journal has stopped working, then he is no longer in the Sphere.

She'll take care not to drip tears on the journal

[blindedmewith.livejournal.com]

Where did he go th-

Oh.

I see.

If he knew that he would be thankful for the consideration

[extantlaw.livejournal.com]

[Moooore pause. Considers lying. Reconsiders. Considers truth. Reconsiders. Damnitall he doesn't understand this "white lie" thing very well. Tries for distraction and hedging instead - it works on Blood!]

I will ask Truth, Cross and Lezard to look out for him. But they will need a description - as detailed as you can recall.

She knows he likely really is gone now but appreciates it anyway

[blindedmewith.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Mr. Justice. I appreciate that. I'll visit the hatchery or the clinic to write it down for them.

Yeaaahh, he doesn't think she stupid. He's just a bit rubbish at this XD

[extantlaw.livejournal.com]

Bring it to my office tomorrow.

[TTLY not so he can make sure she's alright. More pentaps by the way]

I think perhaps you should find somewhere to stay. At least for a few days.

He's doing remarkably well under the circumstances

[blindedmewith.livejournal.com]

Okay.

I don't want to impose...my friend Kagerou is coming over, though. Maybe I'll ask her.

Sadly, he has had too much practice

[extantlaw.livejournal.com]

I doubt that she will consider it an imposition.

:(

[blindedmewith.livejournal.com]

She's very sweet.

[strikes are legible]

[weaver-girl.livejournal.com]

Sorry, this isn't really my conversation, but since I can see it...

You're welcome to stay for a long as you like, if you don't mind sharing my room! I don't think Lea would mind, but I'll ask. And if he minds, I will glare at him very sternly and then send him over to have his beauty sleep at Smoke's.

[blindedmewith.livejournal.com]

Oh, right, of course you can.

Well--maybe for a night or two, since Mr. Justice thinks it's a good idea.

*poke*

[seeya-next-life.livejournal.com]

Well normally here's where I'd chide you for making decisions for me, but this is a bit of an extenuating circumstance. Besides, it's your house--I don't mind.

Eeep!

[weaver-girl.livejournal.com]

[hasty scribbling] Augh, you know I didn't precisely mean in that way, don't you? And it's your house, too, don't be silly!

But if Mr. Justice thinks she shouldn't be alone, and frankly I agree, it's probably the best solution for a bit. Besides, I can sort of imagine how I'd feel if you went missing, and I definitely can say it would be a feeling better sorted through with friends.

[seeya-next-life.livejournal.com]

Well duh, I'd be a pretty lousy brother if I didn't at least know you that well.

And I agree. [brief pause--PING! cuz people going missing sucks and he's had more than enough of that thanks] Losing people sucks, and I sure wouldn't want to deal with it al[another pause, the ink falters a little, like his hand spasmed]one.

[weaver-girl.livejournal.com]

I'm taking the emergency reserve of chocolate ice cream. I'll buy more tomorrow.

[Brief squint at his handwriting.] If you go to the Wilderness again, at least don't go on your own. Spare me that much worry, right? I'll see you tonight!

[seeya-next-life.livejournal.com]

Heh, that's fine; the chocolate isn't my favorite anyhow. Not sure what is, but I'm sure I'll figure it out one of these days.

And yes ma'am. I don't plan on heading back out to the Wilderness immediately. Though I will have to show off my cool new toys one of these days. I forgot to tell you--I can conjure badass wind-and-fire wheels from thin air! Ain't that a nifty talent?

[weaver-girl.livejournal.com]

Would you mind terribly if I came over? It... sounds like you're not all right.

[blindedmewith.livejournal.com]

I'd really like that. Thanks. It's pretty quiet here now.

[weaver-girl.livejournal.com]

Anything I can bring? I still have stores from when the Wilderness was the mall.

[blindedmewith.livejournal.com]

Hmmm...anything you think is good, I guess. I'd like to see some of the things you found. And I'll show you what I brought back, too.

[weaver-girl.livejournal.com]

I have teas I picked up! The vanilla and blueberry is good, and the one with lots of cinnamon and cardamom and other spicy stuff... And we have chocolate ice cream, if I can smuggle it out of the kitchen without Lea spotting me. I will arm myself with the Skillet of Shielding and venture forth. If you don't hear from me in ten minutes, it was a lost battle.

[blindedmewith.livejournal.com]

That sounds really nice. I'm sure you can defeat him.

[spandexisyouth]

I have read the other writings.

I am sorry, Rosalind.

strikes readable

[blindedmewith.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I miss him already. I want him to come back.

[spandexisyouth]

I think I understand.

[seeya-next-life.livejournal.com]

I didn't see anybody else while I was in the Wilderness, but if I somehow find myself out there again I'll uh...keep my eyes peeled for any dragons. I promise not to slay any that don't try and eat me first.

[blindedmewith.livejournal.com]

Thank you. He wouldn't try to eat you anyway; he's very kind.

[white-disciple.livejournal.com]

I was wondering what happened to him.

I am sorry, miss.

I shall dedicate the Shrine to him as well.

[blindedmewith.livejournal.com]

Thanks.

You have a shrine?

[white-disciple.livejournal.com]

I was working on one, and River offered to help me. Unfortunately we only spoke of it - I had been trying to locate him until I heard the news.

[blindedmewith.livejournal.com]

That sounds like something he'd have liked. If it's okay, I'd like to visit your shrine when it's read.

[white-disciple.livejournal.com]

Of course, miss.