poem oo2 ❀

[earthtale]

[ Crunch. Crunch. Crunch.

Can you hear that?

It's the unmistakable sound of a pair of small brown boots walking merrily through the snow, his steps light and regular as though he's thoroughly enjoying himself. There's silence for a short while, as though he hasn't noticed that he's knocked the Forge on, but then: ]

With pointed feet

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[medicatus]

[ She listens until the end. And then tries, in a tentative voice so not to startle - ]

Your Forge good sir, it seems to be at work.

[1/2]

[earthtale]

[ ... Now, what's that? His pocket is speaking to him? This is far too reminiscent of that first time he inspected the Forge, although this time Snufkin is better prepared for the lovely voice that greets him. ]

[2/2]

[earthtale]

[ He pulls it out and holds it in his hand, surprised and delighted all at once. ]

Morgana! [ Sorry m'lady, but he doesn't do titles. ] How nice to hear from you again. Are you well?

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[medicatus]

Fairly well. It would seem your Forge has a mind of its own. I am not complaining though, the poem was lovely.

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[mosorgans]

Oh, that's so pretty... [her voice isn't very loud, but it might carry anyway as she listens]

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[earthtale]

[ Well! Thankfully Snufkin's already holding the Forge in his hand (thanks to Morgana's little notification), and when the soft new voice filters through he pauses just to listen.

Smiling, he nods his thanks before tilting his head to the side; ]

I'm very pleased that you like it, Miss. Have we met before?

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[mosorgans]

Oh-- um! [She blushes brightly]

No, we haven't... I'm Chrome Dokuro. [A polite bow] Pleased to meet you.

Sorry for disturbing you...

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[earthtale]

Not at all! Making new friends is such good fun, and we must be friends now that we've talked a little.

[ A pause. ]

... As long as that's not too troubling for you. Ah, and I should say, it's a pleasure to meet you, Chrome! You may call me Snufkin.

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[soldiersblade]

Hey, guy-- your thing's on.

[... also... ]

Is this a habit for you? Walking around singing?

Just curious.

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[earthtale]

[ Have a light laugh. ]

So I've been told! And yes, as it happens, I find it difficult to imagine a moment in which a song is not appropriate.

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[supercilious]

This Jack Frost character sounds a bit suspicious.

[ Morgana's already established the Forge is on, but he adds: ]

You may want to be careful with your Forge, the switches and buttons can have a mind of their own.

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[earthtale]

[ Snufkin's laugh is open and honest. Oh Arthur. You and your literal world full of lines and rules. ]

Suspicious? Not at all. Why, he's an artist-it's in his very nature to be a little different.

-And I've been warned of the Forge, thank you. A tricksy little thing indeed ... I'm quite certain that Moomintroll would be ever so pleased if I took it back home to show him.

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[supercilious]

[ Arthur's arms cross and he tips his chin up, charmed despite himself by the odd little person. ]

I don't really think you get to take-

Actually. Actually. There's no real proof either way, people's Forges disappear when they do, so perhaps some do go through the Door.

[ But he's digressed, thinking aloud. ]

Either way, while it's here, it's worth finding a pouch for so it won't turn on accidentally.