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Post by Jayce and Ari Brooks on Jan 1, 2014 1:12:12 GMT -6
He went over and looked at it. He started to grab downed branches and break off whatever else he might need, creating a back to it, angled out for some more room. He dug some into the ground and created a kind of overhang in front, because it felt right (if even an arguable waste of time) and laid down anything soft he could for the sake of bedding. He began to get sticks so he could create a small fire out in front of the overhang area he made.
By the time he was done, and had the fire going a little bit, the sun was half down.
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Post by Miri, Serry and Lachlan on Jan 1, 2014 1:14:51 GMT -6
Miri was helping him out, gathering some kindling and branches. By the time he finished, the light was getting too low for her to really see effectively, so she took a seat in the shelter they'd made.
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Post by Jayce and Ari Brooks on Jan 1, 2014 1:15:19 GMT -6
He poked at the fire a bit, "You can sleep under there if you want," he said, "I'll sleep out here."
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Post by Miri, Serry and Lachlan on Jan 1, 2014 1:20:04 GMT -6
"How gentlemanly." Miri said, curling up and using her shirt as a pillow. She was out in minutes.
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Post by Jayce and Ari Brooks on Jan 1, 2014 1:21:22 GMT -6
Well...not like he wanted to talk to her anyway. Whatever. He poked at the fire a bit before covering it and moving to a spot he had prepared earlier to sleep on. He laid back, pillowing his head with his arm as he looked at what he could see of the sky through the treeline, and then was out.
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Post by Miri, Serry and Lachlan on Jan 1, 2014 1:24:26 GMT -6
Miri slept surprisingly well and deeply, and was still out even by the time the sun rose.
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Post by Jayce and Ari Brooks on Jan 1, 2014 1:26:32 GMT -6
He was awake though, and sitting around. And then he heard something. People? He kicked away what he had slept on and made sure to cover his fire remains better. He crouched under the downed tree and pulled at the overhang part he had built, bringing that down. He quickly drew it partially over himself as he laid down beside Miri, putting a hand over her mouth to keep her silent in case she awoke.
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Post by Miri, Serry and Lachlan on Jan 1, 2014 1:31:34 GMT -6
The sudden motion woke her up, and she mumbled something, grabbing for Jayce's hand.
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Post by Jayce and Ari Brooks on Jan 1, 2014 1:31:58 GMT -6
"Shhh," he hissed, "People nearby."
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Post by Miri, Serry and Lachlan on Jan 1, 2014 1:34:40 GMT -6
Miri kept a hold on Jayce's arm, but was silent.
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Post by Jayce and Ari Brooks on Jan 1, 2014 1:36:38 GMT -6
When the voices were gone, he moved his hand and shifted away from her, getting the sticks off of his back.
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Post by Miri, Serry and Lachlan on Jan 1, 2014 1:38:11 GMT -6
Miri sat up as well, brushing debris from her bare skin. "What now?" She asked, whispering.
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Post by Jayce and Ari Brooks on Jan 1, 2014 1:38:46 GMT -6
"We follow."
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Post by Miri, Serry and Lachlan on Jan 1, 2014 1:40:14 GMT -6
Miri nodded, crawling out from under the shelter.
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Post by Jayce and Ari Brooks on Jan 1, 2014 1:42:15 GMT -6
"You know, I don't hate you," he whispered to her as he went in the direction the talking had come from.
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