He said very little as they made their way up the rocky path. At moments the climb was rough enough to require the use of a hand, but that alone could not account for his silence. He was nervous, and having lived so much of his life under the concealing shelter of a hood, Thorn was not good at hiding his emotions. The day was overcast, and he wore ( Read more... )

( Thanksgiving at the Crumrins )

A visit to the Nexus Labs.

The household has likely grown accustomed to Thorn's habits around this time of year. It's expected he will go out, leaving young Tom in charge of his hedgehog for a day or two, and returning home exhausted and solemn at some odd hour. Nonetheless, he always leaves a note. However reclusive his habits, it seems poor manners not to inform them when ( Read more... )

Thorn’s walk to the edge of the grounds has become a daily occurrence, a chance for him and Delilah both to stretch their respective legs and wings. Thorn is growing restless in his isolation outside of classes at PrIME. He has fewer tutors these days, as he has reached the limits of what some of them have to teach. Tom has more classes than he ( Read more... )

Although he's still uncertain what to make of the LOL, Thorn is growing attached to Delilah. He sits at the edge of the St. Germaine grounds, on a cluster of boulders. A single bird wheels above him, swooping and diving in an aerial dance as he watches. His expression is one of awe, pleased and more open than usual ( Read more... )

( In which Thorn learns of his alternate. )

Just as he did last year, Thorn does his best to arrange a few days off beginning with All Hallow's Eve. So rarely does he ask for time off from work and studies that people are quick to agree to his requests. The night before he cannot sleep, and fusses quietly about the kitchen. The morning of the 31st finds a large plate left out on the counter ( Read more... )

Between school, nightmares, and tutoring, Thorn has let slip his usual offerings and libations. He is overdue from a powerfeed from either Courtney or Djehuty, but even more reluctant than usual to ask. This afternoon he is without classes at PrIME and has been so bold as to ask a reprieve from the tutor. Alone he walks to the woods beyond the ( Read more... )

Thorn sleeps less than he should these days, but his activities on All Soul's Night were sufficient to wear him out. After making certain the coast is clear, Thorn waits for Courtney in the front entryway, a mug of coffee in his hands.