From: To: Subject: Shenshen tries to apologize to Tyree Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 16:33:59 EST ______________________________________________ [It's been a couple of days since Rayek's big blowup and departure. Tyree's been keeping to himself, brooding ever since his own blowup directed at Shenshen, and he's been especially avoiding her. Outside and in the process of kicking a bit of sand around, Tyree is sent to by Shenshen.] Wide Pass Through World's Spine Mountains This wide pass is nearly an entire days' ride from one side to the other, from what you can tell. The sun is still hard and heavy here, but the looming presence of the mountains to either side seem to lessen the drain of the barren waste. Little Moon is a barely visible crescent as the dimming red light of sunset fills the chill winter skies. Contents: Gnawer Palace OOC SIGN: Palace visitors, please read me! Obvious exits: Mountains Northwest South Shenshen locksends ** <> Tyree? I... (She can't speak, and so sends you what happened... and you could say it was her fault as much as his.... although you'll probably see it his way...) This.is.why..he left..I think....because.. I'm...terrible <> ** You locksend to Shenshen, Tyree's thoughts are guarded as your voice and then images enter his head, a sense of coldness to him. He's probably still upset at you. Heck, he's upset with lots of things right now. ** I..see. ** he answers. Shenshen locksends ** <> I am sorry.. I didn't mean what I said...I.......<> (She whimpers in her send.... the hurt and emotions that she knows she hurt someone as young as you wash over her and into the send...like a black void.) ** You locksend to Shenshen, Tyree is silent a few moments, nearly to the point where you might wonder if he's even going to answer. But he does, and there's a hint of a wince and a bit of softening - not much - to his words and thoughts. ** Everybody says things they wish they hadn't later on. I'll be fine. ** It's easy to sense his distraction, with his thoughts on the whereabouts of Rayek and Eveshka. Then: ** Your..apology. I accept it. ** Shenshen locksends ** May I see you? I am worried as well.. ** You locksend to Shenshen, Tyree bristles mildly at the request, not feeling up to being around anybody right now, elf-to-elf. ** I want to be alone. ** he answers. Shenshen locksends ** Please... I...want to do something... I think might help...Leetah...showed me this once. ** You locksend to Shenshen, Tyree's presence is gone from your mind for a few more moments as he mulls this over. When he sends back, he seems at least on the considering side. Not a guarantee of anything, but. ** Showed you what? ** Shenshen locksends ** Its a way of..joined sending...letting the others take on your emotions.. your pain... it helps... in times of stress... ** You locksend ** I..don't want to share this with anybody else right now. (Quiet for a few more seconds) Sorry..not ready for anything like that now. ** to Shenshen. Shenshen locksends ** (nods) I..understand...but.. it helps..and..its my way of...apologizing... taking your hurt.. ** You locksend ** <> You said sorry already, and I accepted it. But I don't want anybody to take my hurt away. (There's something like a sense of pride from him, or is it strength? The desire to get through whatever he's dealing with on his own?) I have to deal with it. ** to Shenshen. Shenshen locksends ** At least let me see you, once.... ** You locksend ** (You can sense he'd rather just be left to himself right now) Later? ** to Shenshen. Shenshen locksends ** Yes, of course ** You locksend to Shenshen, Tyree sends the effect of a nod, then withdraws his presence, indeed more comfortable on his own right now. ..