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Tweak says, "You are NOT the father"

Marcus (marcus_cole) wrote in mirage_rpg,
@ 2008-07-18 19:07:00

Entry tags:

complete, day 8, legolas greenleaf, marcus cole

Where are we now?
Who: Marcus and Legolas
What: A chance meeting
When: Day 8, morning
Where: Somewhere down the beach
Rating: probably PG
Status: Complete

Upon emerging from his room that morning, Marcus had gazed around himself in stunned silence. Something was very odd. He rubbed the sleep out of his eyes and looked around again. He didn't know this place at all! Where once there had been dried grass in the fields and hills in the distance, now there were palm trees swaying on the lawn below his balcony, and the cry of gulls on the moist and salty wind. Looking back at his dormitory, he found that it had changed its exterior, too, and was clad now in bamboo rather than the thick pine logs it had borne at the ranch. What on Earth had happened? Wearing his black fully-covering Ranger outfit was starting to feel like a very warm proposition. Of course, it had been designed for every climate... Marcus decided to leave it on, and to go explore his new surroundings.

After he had made the happy discovery that the large central building was still the site of the cafeteria, he had a tropical fruit salad for breakfast, in honour of the new resort, and headed out for a walk on the beach. He had a spring in his step as he walked. Despite almost a week of exploring, he hadn't discovered anything around the Dude Ranch that would help them escape, and he hoped that this new location would provide more clues to the nature of the Planet and new ideas for escape. Plus, there was just something so beautiful about the way the ocean sparkled on the sand. He hoped the Doctor's TARDIS had come along.

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princegreenleaf
2008-07-26 11:08 am UTC (link)

With a series of clicks and whistles that he meant as a farewell to the playful porpises, Legolas scratched them both on their melons and then turned around to swim back to shore. He was much less frisky and playful on the way back, having used a lot of energy in getting to the dolphins, and then playing with them.

Finally, he swam close enough to the sandy beach that he could touch the bottom with his feet. He stood, the salty water running down his body as he waited for the Ranger to come on shore, as well.

"I have come to a decision about dolphins, Marcus. I have decided that they are every bit as fun as I had heard they were. I hope to see them again soon."

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marcus_cole
2008-07-26 03:00 pm UTC (link)

Marcus reached the shore not too long after Legolas, and strode out of the water onto the sand. The sun was warm, and he enjoyed the way it dried his skin' nevertheless, he was worried about damage from its ultraviolet rays.

"As do I Legolas. That was a lot of fun!"

Laughing and smiling from the joy of it all, Marcus headed for the changing hut, assuming the elf would follow him. He was somewhat tired from his morning's exertions, and wondered what restful thing he might do next.

"So, what are you thinking about for the rest of the day, my friend?"

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princegreenleaf
2008-07-26 03:14 pm UTC (link)

Legolas, who didn't even know what UV rays were, was less worried as he strode fully naked over the sand. It didn't take long for him to be dry, but the salt water made his hair stiff in a way he didn't really like. It also made his skin itch a little.

"I believe I shall find some fresh water and bathe in it... the salt has made me itchy. Then, I shall eat, and perhaps after that, go to the library or something of that sort, something inside."

He walked into the hut and started pulling his clothing on, sincerely glad he'd come and met this man who reminded him so much of his lost friend.

"And you, my Ranger friend? How will you occupy the rest of your day?"

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marcus_cole
2008-07-26 03:57 pm UTC (link)

Marcus dressed himself again in his full Ranger uniform, after drying himself with a towel that had been provided. Despite how much he'd enjoyed being naked, the sun on his bare skin, the water surrounding him, he felt a happy familiarity as he robed himself once more. When you've visited enough environments where venturing out naked is enough to get you killed, you welcome the security of clothing.

"Well, I'm feeling a little guilty about not making a more focused effort to see whether this new environment offers more in the way of an opportunity for escape, but I suppose I did explore the dolphin cove. I think I'm going to have some lunch and then do something restful, like lie by the pool."

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princegreenleaf
2008-07-26 04:04 pm UTC (link)

Legolas nodded, a slight smile on his face as he clothed himself and strapped his knife belt back into place around his waist.

"Of course... you and that strange woman with the pink hair are planning to escape. Good luck... I, myself, think it is quite impossible, but perhaps you will shock us all and succeed. Maybe then we can all go home."

He reached out and clapped the other man on the shoulder, a way of showing that he considered them friends, and had enjoyed their time together.

"I hope we meet again, my new friend. I enjoyed the time we spent together. May the Valar go with you."

Then, he smiled and turned away, going out the door. He didn't know it, being too caught up in reflection about the time they had spent together, but he had left his bow sitting on the ledge. He didn't notice, and quickly ran off towards his room, and the waterfall there that he used as a shower.

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marcus_cole
2008-07-26 06:40 pm UTC (link)

Marcus returned Legolas's gesture with a clap on the shoulder of his own. It was a friendly gesture, and not so different from that of several alien species he had encountere.

"Well, she doesn't always have pink hair, but, yes, we are giving it our best shot. I, for one, left in the middle of something rather important, and I'd dearly like to get back to it. Anyway, I'm sure we will meet again. The place isn't that big, is it?"

Fully dressed now, Marcus followed Legolas out of the hut. He was very hungry and was already going over his options in his mind. He was so preoccupied, in fact, that he didn't even see Legolas's forgotten bow, let alone realize it had been left behind.

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princegreenleaf
2008-07-26 06:45 pm UTC (link)

"Well, in any case, I wish you the best of luck. I have enjoyed meeting you. You have a similar aspect to one I knew in my own world... I would have you as a friend, if that is acceptable."

He smiled and bowed slightly before turning towards the main building. He felt like he'd made a friend, and as always, he was glad for it. He wore a smile as he wandered off about the rest of his day.

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