Funny how nostalgia will creep up and bite a person in the ass at the most unexpected of times. Which puts me in reminder of the quote from A Tale of Two Cities:

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

And really, that was it in a nutshell for me - MUSHing in its 'Glory Days'. I rocked, I sucked. I made friends and pissed other people ( Read more... )

[Warning: Contents may be unsettling to some.]
Edited to add Rio's final thoughts so that I have everything in one placeThe dull ache in her back had Bailey tossing and turning. Every position she tried, uncomfortable. Eventually, giving up on sleep, she slipped out of bed, careful not to disturb Candlario and threw a light shawl about her ( Read more... )

OOC - Backdated to have occured shortly before Bailey finished up working at the Beach House.

Bailey and P'draig tell Palia about the baby. Well, Bailey lets Paddy do the talking and Palia asks some very awkward questions. Kids, you gotta love 'em ;)

( Is it Papa's? )

IC: Spring - Day 5, month 2, turn 23 of Interval 10.
RL: 2010.07.01

Bailey finally manages to get A'nas alone and presses him about the missing pendant.

( You can't trust anyone. )

Who knows how she came about the information? Perhaps it was gleaned from Fremond during his stay on board the Even'Star, or maybe it was found whilst rifling through Candlario's papers. Either way, Bailey has figured out when his turnday is.

( His wish is her command...well almost. )

IC: Winter - Day 27, month 1, turn 23 of Interval 10.
RL: 2010.06.29

Raveki drops by the Even'Star. What starts out as a friendly bit of business goes somewhat awry when she hands an object over to Bailey.

( I'll take care of mine and you take care of yours... )

IC: Winter - Day 18, month 1, turn 23 of Interval 10.
RL: 2010.06.26

Evaly turns down the investment Bailey had promised her.

( ...it just seems wrong somehow... )

Later that night with the handcart offloaded and everything safely stowed aboard, Bailey set about balancing marks against sales for the day. A full stock check would only be carried out the following day when Arlon would have possession of the stand to sell his range of perfumed candles.

( 'M' is for Mad! )

IC: Winter - Day 12, month 1, turn 23 of Interval 10.
RL: 2010.06.24

A busy day at the market brings with it a pretty redheaded customer, A'nas, and the unrealized loss of a piece of jewellery.

( None so blind as those that did not see. )

IC: Winter - Day 12, month 1, turn 23 of Interval 10.
RL: 2010.06.24

At the market with the deceased Mina’s possessions, Murron provides perfect opportunity for Bailey to move some of the more personalised items.

( 'M' is for...Murron. )