#|| floukru era

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“  if this is your idea of fun, i don’t know what to say to you.  ”  @gonpleiga​

Sometimes Egil wondered, whether Echo had been allowed to be a child at all. Whether there had been a moment in her life where she was carefree and laughing and tumbling in the grass ( or snow ). For some stupid reason, a flicker of a memory touched at his mind, a fleeting moment of joy between two young children. A time where he did not yet live at the oil rig. But just as quick as it came, just as quick it left him.

“ Oh come on, Echo. “ he finally commented, reaching out and grabbing her hand before she could protest, yanking her almost unceremoniously so into the water. “ Live a little, swimming can be VERY fun! “ he proceeded with a frown before an almost cheeky grin touched at his lips, eyes narrowing. “ Unless you’d rather want me to sing for you again? I can grab my instrument. “

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“ people want to be amused, not preached at. “ -egil  @shilnes​

“ I wasn’t preaching! “ Egil almost sputtered, eyes wide as he looked over at Linkon, a flush ALMOST touching at his cheeks, though he tried to force it down, standing his ground. “ I merely. “ he started, a huff to his lips. “ I m e r e l y wanted to sound encouraging and.. And motivational..!! “ he continued, shoulders sagging not even a second later.

Luna always seemed good at that.

His father did too...

“ ... Was it really that bad, Linkon? “

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‘  i  feel  like  you  always  understand  about  20%  of  what’s  happening .  ’ -yde  @reivcn​

He couldn’t help the way his lips curled into a smile at the other’s words, a finger wagging once and a light nod being given. “ As true as your words ring, I am under the impression it is a compliment nonetheless. “ he stated finally, arms to his legs as he leaned forward to examine her. The woman his daughter in all but blood had fallen for. And he could certainly see w h y. Reivon was exceptional.

“ Because even if it is just 20 %... That is still more than 0 %. “ he chuckled finally, eyes glistening up in a certain cheeky way.  “ Plus, there is room for more information, to fully understand the situation. “

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“ you can do nothing if you go back. “ -yde  @shilnes​

There was a desperate attempt to free himself from the other’s grasp, though Linkon’s grip spoke true. He was aware that if he were to face them head on, there was a chance he would not survive. But there was also a chance he could get to his boy, that he could find him and take him back home... He never should’ve let Egil go so far from Floukru... He should’ve been more careful.  And yet, the older man was CERTAIN his boy had come upon the Mountain Men... There was no other explanation...

“ Linkon, please..! “ he pleaded, looking back to the other. “ If my boy is there.. I cannot let him suffer. I will face the acid fog if I MUST... “ he quietly vowed, lips pursed and body tense.

“ I cannot return home without him... “

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“ let me have my fun tonight. i’ll be desperately good for the rest of my life. “ (yde)   @natshana​

     There was a stern look upon the man’s face as he watched the curly-haired girl before him. Just a girl, even with the blood that ran through her veins. Just a girl, and he would not treat her differently for the colour of her blood. And just like a girl her age, she was e x p l o r i n g the world, still. Who would he be to not allow her to find who she was? He would worry over her, of course he would. Any father would. But...

     “ Alright, Luna. “ he commented, a gentle brush against her cheek. “ You may have your fun tonight, but I implore you to stick close to Egil, to keep each other’s backs. I wish the both of you back with us safe and sound. Or else I suspect my dear wife will have my head. “ he commented, giving Egil a pat to his back.

       “ At the sign of danger, straight back here. Or h i d e. Understood? “

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“ life is too short to be angry at one’s sister. “ (egil)  @natshana​

      “ I don’t care! “ the youth near bellowed out, pointing an accusing finger toward the cause of his anger, whom in turn simply stuck out her tongue before she hid behind the wall once more ( whether she l e f t Luna and her big brother to be, was the question ). “ SHE knew full well she wasn’t allowed to use MY fishing net. I fixed it, I made it better, I was REALLY happy with how it turned out. And now it is g o n e. “ he near moaned his despair as he held up the broken net.

      Fair, Toria probably hadn’t MEANT to break his net... But here he was... With a broken net he had worked HARD on. “ It’s not FAIR, Luna. Knowing mother, she will probably give her a light scolding and that’s it. But meanwhile I’M sitting here with the pieces of HER doing. “ he near sulked, placing himself down on the seat next to his sister in all but blood.

     “ ... I won’t be mad at her for e v e r, I suppose. “ he finally grumbled out, shooting Luna a glance. “ Perhaps just for the rest of the day. We can make up tomorro-- “

          “ Not today? “

                               “ GET OUT, YOU NET-BREAKING WEASEL! “