Hemingway. (ernestoic) wrote in spinningcompass, @ 2013-07-11 22:36:00 |
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Entry tags: | !closed, !plot |
Who? Hemingway & Mystique
Where? Outside
When? BACKDATED to Monday
What? Empathy Bond Plot!
Status? Closed, ongoing
Rating? Possibly high for language
Ernest woke with a start at the sound of something, or someone, moving nearby. Since his son had arrived on the island, he had found it difficult to relax. Especially since Scott had died a matter of hours before he found Bumby- Ernest's emotions hadn't had time to settle down, to adjust to the new situation. So, when he heard movement, he automatically assumed Bumby was up and about.
But he was outside. He was blinking into the sun, the ground was hard beneath his back- oh, God. had he been sleepwalking? On this island?
He was on his feet in seconds. "Jack?!" he exclaimed, wondering where the kid had got to- it was okay. It was fine. Bumby would be asleep, safe and sound in the apartment. There was nothing to worry about, but he had to get back.
He started to run in the direction of the apartments- and then something caught on his leg and he tripped with a surprised yelp. "What the hell?!"