043: A Walk in the Woods

[livingmyths]

I went out in the woods today to try and find the perfect tree to decorate with food for the animals. I didn't actually do much looking, though. I followed a trail through the woods down to a river and then followed the river for quite a while.

Then I saw some squirrels - I swear they were playing tag! One would run up and brush the other and then take off and the other would tear after him. It was so funny! I watched them for a while, then I got distracted watching the crows. Did you know that at sunset they all gather together? They come from all directions, swirling and cawing and making a sort of a black cloud until finally they all settle down for the evening. It's so beautiful!

Of course, by then it was dark, so I headed off back home. It took a little longer because I wasn't quite sure where I was, but oh, still, it was wonderful. The stars and the moon shone down through the leaves of the trees and the wind made it sound like they were talking to me. I don't think I could have stood to go indoors away from them if I hadn't known I could still see them through my roof.

Now I'm going to curl up with a cup of tea and a book and the tiniest of lights so I can still see everything.

Comments

[bloodygoodluck.livejournal.com]

Are you busy on the 24th?

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

Mat!

No, I'm never busy. Once work is done I'm all free!

[bloodygoodluck.livejournal.com]

Would you like to come to the Doctor's party with me?

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

Come... to a party?

I don't even know him. Is it his birthday or something?

[bloodygoodluck.livejournal.com]

No. It's a Christmas party that he and Reinette are throwing.

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

Oh. I... you know I'd go anywhere with you.

But... A doctor sounds like an important person and I'm just... maybe he wouldn't want someone like me there.

[bloodygoodluck.livejournal.com]

He invited everyone in the City to come.

And I want you there.

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

Everyone?

Mat... I don't...

I get really scared in crowds sometimes. I can't keep all the voices out of my head.

But if you want me...

[bloodygoodluck.livejournal.com]

I won't make you do something you don't want to do, Rain. I promise.

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

I know you would never do that.

And I'd like to be with you.

If I come and I get scared, would you mind if I found a quiet corner to be in for a while?

[bloodygoodluck.livejournal.com]

I'll even take you to another room away from everyone. And I'll stay with you until you feel better.

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

Okay then.

I would love to come with you then.

[bloodygoodluck.livejournal.com]

I'll take care you there. I give you my word.

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

I know you would. You always take care of me.

[bloodygoodluck.livejournal.com]

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

You look happy.

[bloodygoodluck.livejournal.com]

I am.

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

Because I'm coming with you?

[bloodygoodluck.livejournal.com]

Yes.

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

I don't think anyone's ever been happy like that because of me before.

[bloodygoodluck.livejournal.com]

There is a first time for everything, isn't there.

voice

[to-an-extreme.livejournal.com]

A tree; to decorate?

Re: voice

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

Yes. I didn't want to kill one and bring it into my house - I don't want anything dying for me.

But my friend and I thought maybe we could decorate an outside one. With treats for the birds and animals. Birdseed and nuts and things.

Re: voice

[to-an-extreme.livejournal.com]

They chop down trees for this holiday?

Re: voice

[livingmyths.livejournal.com]

I...

Some people do.