[netbook] [early event/ before the snow starts]

[winterfrosting]

This is Dark Cacao Cookie. I am looking for aid.

The Moon came to me in a dream last night, and charged me with a task: on the beach is a clutch of dragon eggs left with no parent. Winter is not coming, it is Here, and without tending those eggs will die. And I am tasked with ensuring they survive.

I do not know how these creatures are connected to our patrons, but they are clearly important in some way. But they must stay on the beach until they are more mature, in order to maintain a connection to the sea. So if I'm to hatch them I must stay there with them. Possibly for weeks. With this many eggs and hopefully soon young dragons... I can not maintain a fire and food for them 24/7. This is why I come to you all now.

It would not do for too many of us to leave, when the One who rules the woods could attack at any time. But a few extra pairs of hands could make the difference between success and failure. Still, this is not an easy task I ask of you. The snow is coming, and the cabanas are not built for this weather. It would be potentially weeks of rough living and constant work. I would not blame anyone for refusing- I am asking a lot of you.

[[ooc: this little side event will cover most of the main monthly event, so if you already have plans in mind probably best not to agree to go! But otherwise I'm looking for around 1-3 people to come camping with Cookie Dad and play with baby dragons]]

Comments

[timidheart]

[SMALL UNPROTECTED UNHATCHED BABIES!?!?! ALL ALONE IN THE COLD???!! IN NEED OF NURTURING AND CARE???



G-going on a trip with strangers to the beach... leaving Mafuyu whle she is not feeling well....oooughhhhhhh...]

[After a completely unseen internal war, Mayoi will finally respond.]

If...if there is room for another... I simply cannot stand the idea of something so small and fragile falling to the elements...

[beathollow]

( where she's curled up in bed, she can see the look on his face. )

I won't... be alone. It's okay...

( just... ignore how rough her voice sounds. )

[timidheart]

Mafuyu-saaaaaaan... there are babies in daaaaanger...

[He is genuinely in tears over baby dragons Mafuyu. He is clearly also distressed about having to leave.]

A-Are you certain...?

[beathollow]

Mh.

( which is punctuated with a nod. )

S-stay warm, though...

[timidheart]

[He gives her a gentle smile and nods back.]

I will. I am not unaccustomed to harsh cold. I believe I still have the clothes I arrived with, meant for such weather.

[He will be fine, he promises.]

[beathollow]

Mm.

( it feels like something is missing from this exchange. after a moment, she reaches out of her blanket nest and squeezes his hand gently. )

I'll see you soon...

[timidheart]

[...Ah, so soft. Mayoi's expression becomes terribly fond.]

See you soon.

[beathollow]

( she gives a little smile, and then lets go to lay back again. )

[winterfrosting]

That is exactly the drive I wish to see on this trip.

[timidheart]

[Oh. Oh, that was not so hard, to speak up. He feels mollified about this decision for now. Ah...]

I am grateful... if there is anything you are in need of for supplies, please tell me.

I am capable of knitting, also...

[Egg cozies...]

[winterfrosting]

Oh, then please bring your knitting supplies. There will be down time and it would help retain warmth.

[timidheart]

I understand! I will gather up as much as I am able...!

[winterfrosting]

Very well. We leave early tomorrow morning, to maximize travel time. Be well rested.