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❄❄ ( one from Quin and one from Sabel
I tend not to do any long distance running in the winter. I instead reserve that for the heat and go for short jogs instead. I miss the long runs or even walking in the park.
I miss the gardens and greenery that normally populates the park during the summer months. Having been a gardener myself, I know that it is a difficult occupation, but that can yield rewarding results. I miss the smell of flowers.
[memories] "Let's hear a yarn about what inspired you to teach."
"W-well, as you may or may not know, long, long ago I apprenticed under a Robert Cotterill. He was a remarkable man and really intelligent beyond his time. He was the first to question whether or not there truly was an omnipotent deity and although a William Cunnington is noted as being the 'father' of archaeology, I must politely agree to disagree."
He gives an awkward grin and adjusts his glasses, "I-I seem to be drifting from the story, b-but Professor Cotterill was a marvelous, marvelous man. A touch eccentric, yes, but a brilliant man. Since my father couldn't properly afford to send me to a university, he and Cotterill agreed to let me apprentice under him. Granted, my father wanted me to be a saddler since the Gossamer name was quite well-known for saddles b-but my uh..my intense..dislike of horses and my general lack of strength put quite a damper on that. When I apprenticed under Cotterill he taught me to think beyond what the little town of Edale had instilled in me. We explored Scotland, ventured to Stonehenge, saw the pyramids of Egypt, and explored the markets of Morocco. It was quite the learning experience for a country boy like me and I must admit I gave my professor quite the headache!"
"As the years went by and I began to go from my teenage years into manhood, it was then that I was to decide whether to go to the university or give my family business one last chance. Um..w-we all know what ultimately happened," he said, discreetly tugging at his collar, "b-but my professor ultimately led me down the path to be a teacher myself and I quite enjoy it."
Four gems wrapped in metals blended at the bases are a strong reminder of home. A diamond in copper, a ruby in silver, an emerald in gold and sapphire in titanium; they twist and weave together into unity, a symbol of peace an intricate piece from Asgard and the Dwarven smiths during the time of pretty for the sake of pretty. A note states, 'A taste of home for the Al-Mother Godling'. A simple book accompanies the piece, a book of Norse children's songs. 'Happy Yule- Isabele'.
Loki hadn't been expecting anything, so when he saw the scepter he was delighted. He knew he would have to write home about it, and do something for Sabel when all was said and done.
Thank you for the reminder of home.
"A one," she tells him simply. Then offers him a cherry sucker from a massive bowl of candy.
"I..thank you?" he grabbed the lollipop out of reflex then stared at it. He wasn't a candy person. Not that he had to watch his girlish figure but him and solid food didn't exactly agree with one another.
A note arrives in the mail. 'Brian, checking in with you on the crate I sent a few weeks back. Haven't heard anything from you. -Sabel'
A letter, placed in a somewhat yellowed envelope, but unmistakably in Brian's overly ornate cursive, arrives a week or so later at Sabel's store. It goes as such:
Dearest Ms. Sabel,
I thoroughly apologize for such exceeding tardiness in going over your books and manuscripts. I have recently had in my care two young ladies and have had to put them at the forefront before all else. I will be sending back a good portion of the books I have went through and the base to highest price ranges they will receive. You should be getting them in the mail accompanying this letter or a day or so after it arrives. Again, my deepest apologies for not being as timely as I normally would be.
Best Regards,
Brian
Gossamer
OOC: Alert to everyone
((An alert to everyone. I'm going to block Thor the Dark world, TDW and Thor 2 until I actually see the movie, because I don't want it ruined. Since I don't go to the theater, that will probably be when it comes out on video, so please tag your stuff, maybe I'll add spoilers too, and don't ask me about it until you see the random ooc post that has me shouting in either excitement or dismay.))
((Okay, so I'm not sure why, but Tumblr is being a but and not letting me see all of my notes, and it isn't showing me all of the reblogs for my threads. So If you have responded, and I didn't answer you, please e-mail me the link so that I can find it. Tumblr, why must you do these things to me?!))
I'm sorry to say I'll be gone for the rest of the week and won't be back until next week. Life has just hit a crazy patch, so replies will be slow and need some work. Thank you all for being so perfect and putting up with me despite how slow I am.
