Re: Quicklog, Patrick's cabin: Patrick G/Newt P
Man, yes, none of these people know that lifetimes ago things were different here. They know there are ancient places, artifacts, things that can be mined, but they do not understand what our world is like. [He shook his head.] I learned about mom, but not where she is now, and I am glad boarding school was thrilling for you. [Another wink, and he considered what the trees said.] Mostly, they warn of things. The Ellcrys, that big red tree visible in the center of Arborlon, it is our life tree. It is prophetic, at times, when touched. I would take you to Storlock. It is not a long walk, and I did promise Pickett a journey. [Patrick mostly misunderstood Newt's implication:] Dude, I have accepted my ears. Go easy on a dude.
[He glanced back over at the wand.] It does look as if it has seen some shit, man. I will show you my sword once we finish. It too begun much prettier than it is now. [He was not shy about the injury to his gut.] A knife. I am often too trusting, or so I am told. [This was not a falsehood, and it was a habit that had gotten him into much trouble in combat.] The stones can fight off supernatural things, but they have no power against non-magical creatures. [He was not surprised by the mention of Joseph, but he did not repeat the man's name. Instead, he smiled.] I believe I am being called an impossible creature too, Pickett.
[Newt was most absolutely correct that the conversation with Sue should be approached as a battered hand.] Dude, I worry. You were really into this bro once. It is not your honor I am concerned with. [Which was a most true and honest statement on the dude's part, and he flexed his fingers when the tending was done.] Good enough to punch a bag with Adrian and build a pool for Con. [Both of which he was committed to do. He thought nothing of the fact that Newt did not retreat. He slouched further in his seat so he could look up at the dude's face.] Filthy how? This is what you like? [He shook his head slightly, and he chuckled a private chuckle.] Man, you and Chant. I told you.