Nairn had not returned home for a week — he'd sent someone to the house when he needed clothes; and he'd watched her from afar, hidden in the shadows, even when she knew to look for him. He didn't try to interact with her, nor did he attempt to apologize. An apology wasn't going to be good enough, and when Danny told him that his house was empty and the missus must've left, he'd been truly concerned.
She wouldn't leave without saying some sort of goodbye. Not unless he'd really fucked his chances... But the feeling of dread that was settling in his gut dissipated, when he'd arrived home to find his plant — one of her first gifts to him — missing from its place in the corner of the living room. And saw the ring box sitting where the plant should be.
She'd known he'd come home to take care of it, once he heard she was gone. Conniving woman. Two days passed, while he prepared his apology. Handwritten notes; written in handwriting that wasn't too clean, scribbled quickly but with thought.
He sent Danny off to Arlathan, ensured the boy would plant the notes where she'd find them, along the way. The boy was instructed to stay out of sight, and only interact if she needed help.
The first note, planted in an Arlathan garden read: 'Go and get the plant you kidnapped. - N' With a little drawing of a plant, clearly colored by one of the children he'd been handling when he'd started the project.
The next note, would be found tucked under the plants flower pot. A clear indicator that whoever he had sent had slipped into her new home. It'd read: 'Bring the plant home. - N'
The next note was tucked into the nearest eluvian's frame. Danny followed along behind her; about six or seven feet away, dressed like he belonged. 'I should've told you a lot of things. Like my name, for starters. Athos. - N'
She'd not find another note until she came to the front door of the Coterie's main safehouse. And then Danny slipped into view, "Boss ain't here right now, but he gave me somethin' for ya."
This time, it was a letter-size piece of parchment. Same handwriting as before.
Danny clasped his hands behind of his back, and waited for her to finish reading the letter. He'd been heavily instructed to let her lead; and only provide the hints he'd been given on another sheet of parchment.
Such hints as:
- There was a garden.
- And also a boat.
- He said it'll be your favorite color.
If Danny was upset at being ordered to play scavenger hunt with his boss' girlfriend, it certainly didn't show. He seemed more than eager to show her the way; though many of the Coterie members were anticipating the day they smoothed things over.
@Megara Fern
She wouldn't leave without saying some sort of goodbye. Not unless he'd really fucked his chances... But the feeling of dread that was settling in his gut dissipated, when he'd arrived home to find his plant — one of her first gifts to him — missing from its place in the corner of the living room. And saw the ring box sitting where the plant should be.
She'd known he'd come home to take care of it, once he heard she was gone. Conniving woman. Two days passed, while he prepared his apology. Handwritten notes; written in handwriting that wasn't too clean, scribbled quickly but with thought.
He sent Danny off to Arlathan, ensured the boy would plant the notes where she'd find them, along the way. The boy was instructed to stay out of sight, and only interact if she needed help.
The first note, planted in an Arlathan garden read: 'Go and get the plant you kidnapped. - N' With a little drawing of a plant, clearly colored by one of the children he'd been handling when he'd started the project.
The next note, would be found tucked under the plants flower pot. A clear indicator that whoever he had sent had slipped into her new home. It'd read: 'Bring the plant home. - N'
The next note was tucked into the nearest eluvian's frame. Danny followed along behind her; about six or seven feet away, dressed like he belonged. 'I should've told you a lot of things. Like my name, for starters. Athos. - N'
She'd not find another note until she came to the front door of the Coterie's main safehouse. And then Danny slipped into view, "Boss ain't here right now, but he gave me somethin' for ya."
This time, it was a letter-size piece of parchment. Same handwriting as before.
Quote:We met in a bar, to the west. You said no to my friend, and he told me you'd asked about me. You had this earthy scent, favorite thing to smell.
You still smell the same. All those years apart, you never changed.
Keep Danny, it is dangerous. Our first date, remember?
P.S. Bring my plant.
Danny clasped his hands behind of his back, and waited for her to finish reading the letter. He'd been heavily instructed to let her lead; and only provide the hints he'd been given on another sheet of parchment.
Such hints as:
- There was a garden.
- And also a boat.
- He said it'll be your favorite color.
If Danny was upset at being ordered to play scavenger hunt with his boss' girlfriend, it certainly didn't show. He seemed more than eager to show her the way; though many of the Coterie members were anticipating the day they smoothed things over.
@Megara Fern
05-30-2024, 07:05 PM
