In an attempt to lessen the pangs due to Empty Nest Syndrome, Splinter has begun regimenting his daily activities. His plan for the day is to spend the afternoon seeking out inspiration for a series of haiku. He can think of no better inspiration than a brisk walk by the Lake.
A stiff winter's breeze Snaps teeth sharply at all things Spring tarries behind
He shakes his head, displeased with his attempt.
The sun shines warm gold, But the air pays no heed.
No, he stops himself short, that won't do either. Then something up ahead catches his eye.
"By his feet he swings A young man caught in a snare How did he get here?"
Oh, there's a witness. Tyler manages to swing himself around but...it rather turns into him spinning slowly on the branch from which he swings by his feet.
And the vision of the upside-down rat in a kimono walking on the grass towards him passes by several times before he can come up with a response.
"Boy caught by own work, tried to learn rope escape art, On his own, help please?"
It is a testament to both his training in Ninjitsu, and his parenting of four children, that he does not laugh. He doesn't even crack a smile.
"Hmmm. Interesting. Does the boy know how to tuck and roll?" he asks while reaching a hand up one of the sleeves of his kimono to fetch one of the throwing knives stored there.
"...yes." Tyler replies, trying to stop spinning long enough to see what he's doing, or planning to do. Tuck and roll was one of the first lessons, and it's been handy.
Lucas is definitely glad he's not in his stuffy Mardi Gras costume anymore. It would've made going outside a bit more uncomfortable. He still has the sunglasses, though. They're just too cool to get rid of.
Good thing he decided to come outside. He was on his way to the treefort but spotted someone hanging from the tree first. He quickened his pace and pulled his sunglasses up on his head.
"Tyler? What happened?" he asks before he starts making his way up to help.
"Wasn't expecting to fall off of the branch." Tyler replies as Lucas gets him back on over the branch. "Could you get the ropes tying my hands, please?"
That...might take a little longer, considering he did some VERY good knots.
"I was trying to practice how to escape from being tied up with ropes." Tyler manages to reply, wriggling to get free and only setting himself up to swing like a pendalum in the process.
Wellard is really, really trying not to be amused. For one, he knows how he would have felt at Tyler's age, being caught in that situation. And, of course- this sort of thing happening isn't exactly safe.
However-
He muffles a cough, and heads over to the tree from the path.
There's some more wriggling and grunting trying to get at least one of his hands free to undo the knots...but that just makes him swing and spin back and forth.
"You may want to stop moving, at least for the moment." Wellard starts climbing the ladder up to the tree fort. "While it may loosen the knots, its possible it may tighten them as well."
Thankfully, in spite of everything that happened to Wellard on board the Renown, he has an excellent head for heights. A few moments later, he is on the tree branch, eying the knot of rope as well as the hanging Tyler.
"...I think the knots around my ankles are tightening anyways..." Tyler replies, though he does start to hold still.
And Wellard may not have seen so many well-done knots before, or at least none as odd as these. Give a 10 year old enough rope and creativity and he'll do some odd things.
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A stiff winter's breeze
Snaps teeth sharply at all things
Spring tarries behind
He shakes his head, displeased with his attempt.
The sun shines warm gold,
But the air pays no heed.
No, he stops himself short, that won't do either. Then something up ahead catches his eye.
"By his feet he swings
A young man caught in a snare
How did he get here?"
That'll do for now.
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And the vision of the upside-down rat in a kimono walking on the grass towards him passes by several times before he can come up with a response.
"Boy caught by own work,
tried to learn rope escape art,
On his own, help please?"
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"Hmmm. Interesting. Does the boy know how to tuck and roll?" he asks while reaching a hand up one of the sleeves of his kimono to fetch one of the throwing knives stored there.
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"...what're you doing?"
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"Oh, do you need some help?"
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Tyler swings a couple more times before twisting to look down/up at Sameth, looking plainly embarassed.
"...yes."
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"Let me get something to cut you down. I'll be right back."
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Good thing he decided to come outside. He was on his way to the treefort but spotted someone hanging from the tree first. He quickened his pace and pulled his sunglasses up on his head.
"Tyler? What happened?" he asks before he starts making his way up to help.
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He makes his way up to the branch where the rope is and starts to carefully pull Tyler up. Good thing he's got some muscle.
"You shoulda at least started on the ground instead of up inna tree."
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That...might take a little longer, considering he did some VERY good knots.
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"What, exactly, are you doing?"
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"Then I kinda fell out."
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"Should I cut you down, then, or have you got an escape plan?"
It's possible. She kind of doubts it, but it's possible.
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Because ahaha, seriously, getting cut down out of the tree means dropping and today he isn't wearing his helmet.
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However-
He muffles a cough, and heads over to the tree from the path.
"Are you alright?"
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There's some more wriggling and grunting trying to get at least one of his hands free to undo the knots...but that just makes him swing and spin back and forth.
"...or not okay."
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Thankfully, in spite of everything that happened to Wellard on board the Renown, he has an excellent head for heights. A few moments later, he is on the tree branch, eying the knot of rope as well as the hanging Tyler.
"Well, then."
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And Wellard may not have seen so many well-done knots before, or at least none as odd as these. Give a 10 year old enough rope and creativity and he'll do some odd things.
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