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Jul 27, 2009 7:19:15 GMT -5
Post by Ladorak on Jul 27, 2009 7:19:15 GMT -5
This squirrel was concernced for him? At any other time this would have seemed weird to Spinfer, particularly since he was used to dealing with problems on his own and had always been cut off for the most part in the Royal palaces with not many beasts to turn to. But here it seemed.....under hypnosis, he was far more willing to accept the help of others.
"Well..." he said, yawning widely now as his tired eyes struggled to keep themselves open. "I just....feel tense over my job....tense about the upcoming situation and overall tense for the future and security....of Rosferia." he droned a bit in a low, monotone type voice.
"I....just wish for a true republic....but am not sure if it will all work out for the best. Our enemies.....on the eastern border......trouble within the nation....it seems we face an uncertain future....does it not?" the hypnotized stoat asked slowly.
Boneparte's sharp ears picked up some of this, and he curiously shifted his position so he could see who was speaking. Hey! It was Sciurus Whirlpaw and....some stoat he wasn't quite familiar with. In a minute Boneparte understood what was going on. Working out of his parlor was he? He folded his paws behind his back and began to stroll over, though he was still a bit of a distance away from the two.
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Jul 27, 2009 12:33:38 GMT -5
Post by Carrow on Jul 27, 2009 12:33:38 GMT -5
"We all have a part to play in the events that will take place over these next few weeks, months... years, in fact... our king may be on his way out, but that is only the first step for us. Our chestnuts are nowhere near being pulled out of the fire, if you get what I'm saying," Sciurus said softly, as the pendant, manipulated by his paws, swung slowly, gracefully back and forth on its arc.
"However, we can and will do whatever is possible to ensure that we are fully prepared for this storm that is on the horizon. We do indeed face an uncertain future, and it will take time for us to take stock of what we have to contend with in future, but once we have assessed the situation, measures will be taken to ensure that we take the best course of action possible, that is, prepare ourselves on all fronts.
"You say you feel tense about your job. That will soon come to an end. Tense about what is in store for the nation? Well, any creature would be a fool not to be. Nuts and acorns, I know I am! I try no to dwell on the consequences of our actions, however, and just focus on the actions themselves. Rash decisions, costly decisions, have been and will be made by creatures who think what they are doing is in the best interests of Rosferia, but though it seems like an uphill struggle for us, we shall emerge victorious if I have any paw in it."
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Jul 27, 2009 14:22:20 GMT -5
Post by Ladorak on Jul 27, 2009 14:22:20 GMT -5
Spinfer's brow furrowed a bit, but he could sense self-assurance and something strong with the hypnotist's voice. He wasn't sure though. Yes...his job would soon be over it seemed. But the rest....no beast knew. It wasn't anything for him to get worried about he knew...and yet he did, probably because of the other pressure he was under.
For now though, he just allowed the squirrel's words to wash over him. Why not just let it go for now? Worry about the upcoming insurrection, and worry about the potential enemy invasion later.
"I see....of course...." Spinfer spoke slowly, almost mechanically as his eyes hovered to just above closed. It was easy for his mind in this state to take everything in that he needed to hear.
Boneparte softly walked up, nodding at Sciurus in case he looked up from the gently swaying watch. Yep.....that stoat was entranced alright. Hypnotism was interesting to the meerkat but he doubted it would grow to more than that. He had too much on his mind as it was. He didn't speak, respecting Sciurus's job for the moment.
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Jul 27, 2009 15:43:23 GMT -5
Post by Carrow on Jul 27, 2009 15:43:23 GMT -5
"Yes, that's right... we'll just take things one step at a time. Is there anything else that you wish to tell me of, my friend?," Sciurus asked the entranced inside beast in a gentle voice, still flicking that pendant from side to side.
"What I want to do is help lay all your worries and fears to rest, so you can concentrate on what you have to do over the next few weeks. Don't be afraid, Spinfer... just let me know...," the squirrel said, coaxing tones evident in his soft voice as he spoke to the tired stoat.
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Jul 28, 2009 12:28:43 GMT -5
Post by Ladorak on Jul 28, 2009 12:28:43 GMT -5
Spinfer was barely able to focus however, and he could only shake his head. "No....I don't think so." the exhausted stoat whisphered. "I can't....think of anything immediate." was his very low, very sedate reply.
Boneparte could only marvel at this. Had he been that relaxed during his own session? It really took the mind some other place, this squirrel's talent. Boneparte for his end, only could remember vaguely little bits and pieces of his own induction.
Either Sciurus was focused solely on his work or he really hadn't noticed the meerkat, but that was fine by Boneparte. He had nothing immediate to do at any rate and was stuck waiting around for the confirmation of his promotion. It seemed Sciurus might be nearly done at any rate.
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Jul 28, 2009 14:57:33 GMT -5
Post by Carrow on Jul 28, 2009 14:57:33 GMT -5
"Very well. Now, my exhausted stoat friend, as soon as the pendant ceases its movements, you will fall into a peaceful sleep," Sciurus instructed the entranced creature in a friendly tone. The pendant continued to swing slowly back and forth on its track as he spoke.
"Close your eyes when I give the signal, and rest for as long as you have to. When you wake, you will feel much more at ease, and your mind will be much more focused on the the tasks at paw, now that you know that your time at the palace is coming to an end. Do you understand?"
The squirrel hypnotist had taken an immediate liking to Spinfer, and he was quite glad that he had helped the stoat so. It was a nice addition to the meeting. He had not forgotten about what he had been instructed to do by Otto, however, even as he had been weaving his spell upon his new friend. He would be sure to tell his otter companion about all that had occurred.
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Jul 29, 2009 9:41:26 GMT -5
Post by Ladorak on Jul 29, 2009 9:41:26 GMT -5
Soon....soon....rest would be his. There it was at last. He'd have no more need of remaining awake...just as soon....as that pendant stopped...its swinging. It was what he desired now above all else. A sleep would be good for him. Indeed....exceedingly good.
"I.....understand....yes of course" the tired Spinfer was able to say as he felt himself beginning to sink down even now into his chair. There was nothing left for it but to go to sleep. Sleep....such a nice word.
Boneparte's brow furrowed a bit as he thought about this. So.....it seemed Sciurus was still intently focused on his work or otherwise completely absorbed by it, as he still had not acknowledged the meerkat. Boneparte found this slightly strange, but didn't particularly care either way. It wasn't as if he had some place to be right now after all. He could wait as long as necessary.
Shifting his weight slightly, the meerkat continued his vigilance, pretty sure it was just about over.
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Jul 29, 2009 10:04:33 GMT -5
Post by Carrow on Jul 29, 2009 10:04:33 GMT -5
"You poor creature...," Sciurus thought. The state that Spinfer had been in was only now revealing itself fully. The squirrel couldn't even begin to imagine the amount of stress that the inside beast had been under.
"Very good, my friend. I thank you for being so honest with me during our meeting, and I hope to see you again someday. Now... go... to... sleeeep...."
The hypnotist extended the last word, boring it peacefully into the tired stoat's mind, as the pendant ceased its movements. The last thing Spinfer saw before slumber claimed him was his new friend, smiling warmly at him.
His job done, Sciurus returned the pendant to his pocket. He looked up, and then around. The squirrel's eyes widened in surprise as he saw Boneparte Lantzer, standing, paws on his hips, not ten feet from where he was. He soon composed himself, and went over to shake the meerkat's paw.
"Hello again, Lieutenant," he said, speaking in a normal voice now as his fear of being overheard had now left him.
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Jul 29, 2009 14:24:51 GMT -5
Post by Ladorak on Jul 29, 2009 14:24:51 GMT -5
Spinfer slipped at least into a peaceful doze, falling asleep in his chair just as the watch stopped it's movements. It seemed Sciurus too was coming out of some sort of trance, as he suddenly noticed Boneparte.
Rising, Sciurus was sticking out his paw, to which Boneparte offered his own with a smile. "Ah yes....good to see you again Sciurus. And I'm a Captain now." Boneparte thrust a claw at the different insignia upon his uniform. "No more a Lieutenant....got myself a promotion....though it's not quite official yet. I've been waiting on confirmation from the King and then it becomes official." the artillery Captain explained.
"I just came in here for a quiet place to write a letter to my younger brother and happened to chance upon you. How have you been? I see you still enjoy helping clients." he motioned with a paw over to the sleeping Spinfer now.
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Jul 29, 2009 14:44:46 GMT -5
Post by Carrow on Jul 29, 2009 14:44:46 GMT -5
Sciurus noticed the new insignia on Boneparte's uniform. The squirrel's light blue eyes twinkled. The meerkat had seemed quite the amiable creature when they had met for a session, and he was happy for him now.
"I have been quite good, Captain. I was badly in need of some help a while ago. You saw me after we marched on the palace. I felt as though my paws were too far under the table as far as the Revolution was concerned, and that I had, well, bitten off more than I could chew. I'm feeling much more upbeat about my situation now, though, and can head into the next few weeks with a good feeling about how things are going to go. Ironically, I would say that I'm still in need of an induction myself. Otto and I may well get around to that soon though, as soon as things settle down. And of course, I enjoy helping my clients, and lending a paw in any way I can. Now, how about you, my friend? I haven't seen you in a while."
The squirrel's bushy tail and whiskers twitched as he spoke.
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