RPG: The Week from Hell/Continuing Machias Punishment - Page 192

*terran631* · 11-11-2002, 11:17 PM

Mike: *notices his brother's posture change a little and realizes he came out of his meditation* Did you find them?

**Machias Banshee** · 11-11-2002, 11:18 PM

*She opened the door slowly, repeating the same thought through her head.*

~Dont whine, dont make excuses, dont accuse....~

*She stood before him, bowing deeply before kneeling.*

*Vespera Blaze* · 11-11-2002, 11:23 PM

*Leonardo blinked, and stretched* Did I find what?

*Don dropped his hand to his side. For a brief second he'd considered hanging on, but she'd pulled away from him, and he'd been too scared to maintain his grip. He followed in her wake, eyes on the floor, mind going a thousand miles a minute and getting absolutely nowhere as his heart hammered under his shell*

*terran631* · 11-11-2002, 11:29 PM

Mike: *smiles easily* The secrets of life...that's what you're looking for right? *doesnt wait for an answer* But I was wondering...how come..when you meditate to figure things out..thats enlightening..but when you're conscious and trying to figure things out...you're brooding?

*Vespera Blaze* · 11-11-2002, 11:38 PM

*Leo smiled* If I wanted the secrets to life the universe and everything I'd read Douglas Adams books. And its only brooding if you're more interested in the process than the solution. You been brooding recently Mike?

*kyabetsu* · 11-11-2002, 11:41 PM

Splinter inclined his head towards Machias, noting the nervousness sleeting from her psyche, he contemplated projecting some kind of calming influence. He discarded the idea. That was a technique he used on the hysterical and the young. He wanted her to act as an adult. to that end he would treat her as such. She would have to get a reign on her own emotions.

he watched her for a few more seconds in silence before he decided that tea was a perfectly acceptable adult solution to her nerves. Standing slowly, he walked with measured tread to the hot plate and put enough water for two on without asking.

Splinter returned to his cushion before speaking.
Splinter: What brings you to my study, Daughter?

kya walked an uneven tread, one shoe on and one shoe off she paused at a conjuction of several tunnels and waited for Don's direction.
Kya: .. I know i wanna go southeast at this point, but ... she gestured with the shoe towards the pack on her back...my compass is in my bag. (she smiled up at him weakly) you know the way right off? or should i pull out the pointer?...

Raph was not happy with his choosen ambush site. but he was gonna stick it out. someone had to show at some point....

*terran631* · 11-11-2002, 11:45 PM

Mike: *shrugs* I didnt think so...just doin some thinkin and Raph tells me to stop brooding. But I come in here and you're in you're own little world trying to sort things out in your head. But thats ok. I was just wondering the difference.

**Machias Banshee** · 11-11-2002, 11:49 PM

*Machias sat silently at first. She concentrated on her breathing, trying to get it back to its normal steady pace. She relied on her practices from public Speaking to keep her eye contact with him as much as she could. Once she was confident in her composure, she cleared her throat before she spoke.*

I came to speak to you about my behavior towards you the other day. *she folded her hands in her lap.* I felt that it needed to be addressed.

*Vespera Blaze* · 11-11-2002, 11:51 PM

*Don closed his eyes and oriented himself.* Second tunnel from the left.

*He almost made eye contact, but shifted his gaze away at the last second. It was a good thing it was dark in here. He was probably red enough to work as a beacon.*

*Leo snorted* Raph is the last person on earth to tell anyone they've been brooding.

*kyabetsu* · 11-11-2002, 11:52 PM

Splinter waited. such a blanket statement would undoubtably be followed with some kind of point.

Splinter: Indeed. Many things about your previous behavior could be addressed Machias. What in particular would you like to discuss?

kya nodded and took the tunnel he indicated, struggling to recapture the calm she'd felt in her grotto.
Kya (internal) ... like NOTHING happened... (she was having more difficulty than usual forgetting the unpleasant things that had unbalanced her. She felt her face flush magenta when that treacherous voice whispered...'it's not working so well because this is not an UNpleasan--- ' she smashed it with thoughts of lunch...)

Kya: (babbling) so i didn't get a chance to have lunch... did you guys go forage for berries or what? and are there leftovers....?

*terran631* · 11-11-2002, 11:57 PM

Mike: *nods and smiles a little* I guess. Leo can I ask you a really stupid question that I already know the answer to....? HAs Splinter ever told you that you really disappointed him?

*Vespera Blaze* · 11-11-2002, 11:59 PM

*Leo's thoughts flashback to the dojo the other day. I thought I taught you better than that....* Yes...

*terran631* · 11-12-2002, 12:02 AM

Mike *jerks his head up as that was not the answer he had been anticipating* Really? I'm being serious Leo...hard to believe I know. But really?

**Machias Banshee** · 11-12-2002, 12:02 AM

*His comment knocked her slightly, but she pushed forward.*

In particular, the other day when i...*she couldnt think of a better word* Blasted you about Vespera and your decision to let her join in practice. I had no right to speak to you in such a disrespectful manner, and i had no right to argue with your decision. You are the Sensei and Leader of the family and Clan, and i had no right to say what i did. You make the final decisions, and I am only to obey them. *She paused, taking on a pensive look...*

*kyabetsu* · 11-12-2002, 12:03 AM

Raph managed to combine lurking and drowsing on the sofa.
Raph(yawning) i need a better hobby....

*terran631* · 11-12-2002, 12:05 AM

Kame: *walks into the living room and finds Raph on the couch* Raph...did you guys find Kya?

*Vespera Blaze* · 11-12-2002, 12:08 AM

*Leo caught and held Mikes gaze* Really.

*Don moved ahead of her for this part* Lunch? No Machias made soup --watch the floor here, its a bit rough-- and sandwiches for us. There should be some left.

*kyabetsu* · 11-12-2002, 12:08 AM

Raph hid a feral grin in a yawn that grew to an all out stretch.
Raph: yeah ShortRound, we found her....

he trailed off, only answering what was asked on purpose....

Splinter served the teas.
Sp: and you believe this?

kya was grateful for his flashlight.
kya; thank you. Sandwiches sound great... (she grinned quietly) that cave was incredible Don, I mean i have never felt so SERENE... (she chuckled and spoke in an advertiser voice) it's the SERENEST!!! ... (she picked her way over the rough floor) it was beautiful... i completely forgot to tend that stupid burn or to eat something... (she grinned up at him) but i figure it's ok, I'm just not a natural FASTER... i tend to notice when i skip a meal... so if there are sandwiches back in the lair then i'm all set...

*terran631* · 11-12-2002, 12:13 AM

Mike: *looks amazed* Why? Nevermind..dont tell me. I dont wanna know. Dont wanna know anything. *pauses* But he told me that. Cuz of the whole mess. Didn't punish me. Acted like I was kinda beyond all hope for that. *looks down* I screwed up...screwed up a lot I know. Not saying I dont deserve it. I do and I'm gonna make things right. Eventually. Was it hard Leo..? To make things right again?

Kame: *blinked* Yeah..and..is she ok?

**Machias Banshee** · 11-12-2002, 12:20 AM

*She accepted the tea with a nod and small 'thank you', and let her mind go back to the 'conversation' she and Mike had...*

I've seen more and more, as of recent, how badly my behavior is affecting everyone. I have continually made 'promises' that have repeatedly fallen through, and i have seen how it has hurt those i love. *She sipped her tea slightly.* I'm tired of making myself look untrustworthy, and making it seem as though i cannot follow through on anything. *She had one last thought about Mike, and nodded firmly.* Yes. Yes, i really do this.

11-11-2002, 11:23 PM	#3823
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Leonardo blinked, and stretched Did I find what? Don dropped his hand to his side. For a brief second he'd considered hanging on, but she'd pulled away from him, and he'd been too scared to maintain his grip. He followed in her wake, eyes on the floor, mind going a thousand miles a minute and getting absolutely nowhere as his heart hammered under his shell __________________ Vespera Blaze

11-11-2002, 11:38 PM	#3825
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Leo smiled If I wanted the secrets to life the universe and everything I'd read Douglas Adams books. And its only brooding if you're more interested in the process than the solution. You been brooding recently Mike? __________________ Vespera Blaze

11-11-2002, 11:51 PM	#3829
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Don closed his eyes and oriented himself. Second tunnel from the left. He almost made eye contact, but shifted his gaze away at the last second. It was a good thing it was dark in here. He was probably red enough to work as a beacon. Leo snorted Raph is the last person on earth to tell anyone they've been brooding. __________________ Vespera Blaze

11-11-2002, 11:59 PM	#3832
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Leo's thoughts flashback to the dojo the other day. I thought I taught you better than that....** Yes... __________________ Vespera Blaze

11-12-2002, 12:08 AM	#3837
Vespera Blaze Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 2,073	Leo caught and held Mikes gaze Really. Don moved ahead of her for this part Lunch? No Machias made soup --watch the floor here, its a bit rough-- and sandwiches for us. There should be some left. __________________ Vespera Blaze

11-11-2002, 11:17 PM	#3821
terran631 The Defender of Splinter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Third Rock from the Sun Posts: 3,948	Mike: notices his brother's posture change a little and realizes he came out of his meditation Did you find them?

11-11-2002, 11:18 PM	#3822
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	She opened the door slowly, repeating the same thought through her head. ~Dont whine, dont make excuses, dont accuse....~ She stood before him, bowing deeply before kneeling.

11-11-2002, 11:29 PM	#3824
terran631 The Defender of Splinter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Third Rock from the Sun Posts: 3,948	Mike: smiles easily The secrets of life...that's what you're looking for right? doesnt wait for an answer But I was wondering...how come..when you meditate to figure things out..thats enlightening..but when you're conscious and trying to figure things out...you're brooding?

11-11-2002, 11:41 PM	#3826
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	Splinter inclined his head towards Machias, noting the nervousness sleeting from her psyche, he contemplated projecting some kind of calming influence. He discarded the idea. That was a technique he used on the hysterical and the young. He wanted her to act as an adult. to that end he would treat her as such. She would have to get a reign on her own emotions. he watched her for a few more seconds in silence before he decided that tea was a perfectly acceptable adult solution to her nerves. Standing slowly, he walked with measured tread to the hot plate and put enough water for two on without asking. Splinter returned to his cushion before speaking. Splinter: What brings you to my study, Daughter? kya walked an uneven tread, one shoe on and one shoe off she paused at a conjuction of several tunnels and waited for Don's direction. Kya: .. I know i wanna go southeast at this point, but ... she gestured with the shoe towards the pack on her back...my compass is in my bag. (she smiled up at him weakly) you know the way right off? or should i pull out the pointer?... Raph was not happy with his choosen ambush site. but he was gonna stick it out. someone had to show at some point....

11-11-2002, 11:45 PM	#3827
terran631 The Defender of Splinter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Third Rock from the Sun Posts: 3,948	Mike: shrugs I didnt think so...just doin some thinkin and Raph tells me to stop brooding. But I come in here and you're in you're own little world trying to sort things out in your head. But thats ok. I was just wondering the difference.

11-11-2002, 11:49 PM	#3828
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Machias sat silently at first. She concentrated on her breathing, trying to get it back to its normal steady pace. She relied on her practices from public Speaking to keep her eye contact with him as much as she could. Once she was confident in her composure, she cleared her throat before she spoke. I came to speak to you about my behavior towards you the other day. she folded her hands in her lap. I felt that it needed to be addressed.

11-11-2002, 11:52 PM	#3830
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	Splinter waited. such a blanket statement would undoubtably be followed with some kind of point. Splinter: Indeed. Many things about your previous behavior could be addressed Machias. What in particular would you like to discuss? kya nodded and took the tunnel he indicated, struggling to recapture the calm she'd felt in her grotto. Kya (internal) ... like NOTHING happened... (she was having more difficulty than usual forgetting the unpleasant things that had unbalanced her. She felt her face flush magenta when that treacherous voice whispered...'it's not working so well because this is not an UNpleasan--- ' she smashed it with thoughts of lunch...) Kya: (babbling) so i didn't get a chance to have lunch... did you guys go forage for berries or what? and are there leftovers....?

11-11-2002, 11:57 PM	#3831
terran631 The Defender of Splinter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Third Rock from the Sun Posts: 3,948	Mike: nods and smiles a little I guess. Leo can I ask you a really stupid question that I already know the answer to....? HAs Splinter ever told you that you really disappointed him?

11-12-2002, 12:02 AM	#3833
terran631 The Defender of Splinter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Third Rock from the Sun Posts: 3,948	Mike jerks his head up as that was not the answer he had been anticipating Really? I'm being serious Leo...hard to believe I know. But really?

11-12-2002, 12:02 AM	#3834
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	His comment knocked her slightly, but she pushed forward. In particular, the other day when i...she couldnt think of a better word Blasted you about Vespera and your decision to let her join in practice. I had no right to speak to you in such a disrespectful manner, and i had no right to argue with your decision. You are the Sensei and Leader of the family and Clan, and i had no right to say what i did. You make the final decisions, and I am only to obey them. She paused, taking on a pensive look...

11-12-2002, 12:03 AM	#3835
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	Raph managed to combine lurking and drowsing on the sofa. Raph(yawning) i need a better hobby....

11-12-2002, 12:05 AM	#3836
terran631 The Defender of Splinter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Third Rock from the Sun Posts: 3,948	Kame: walks into the living room and finds Raph on the couch Raph...did you guys find Kya?

11-12-2002, 12:08 AM	#3838
kyabetsu Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: under my hat Posts: 4,393	Raph hid a feral grin in a yawn that grew to an all out stretch. Raph: yeah ShortRound, we found her.... he trailed off, only answering what was asked on purpose.... Splinter served the teas. Sp: and you believe this? kya was grateful for his flashlight. kya; thank you. Sandwiches sound great... (she grinned quietly) that cave was incredible Don, I mean i have never felt so SERENE... (she chuckled and spoke in an advertiser voice) it's the SERENEST!!! ... (she picked her way over the rough floor) it was beautiful... i completely forgot to tend that stupid burn or to eat something... (she grinned up at him) but i figure it's ok, I'm just not a natural FASTER... i tend to notice when i skip a meal... so if there are sandwiches back in the lair then i'm all set...

11-12-2002, 12:13 AM	#3839
terran631 The Defender of Splinter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Third Rock from the Sun Posts: 3,948	Mike: looks amazed Why? Nevermind..dont tell me. I dont wanna know. Dont wanna know anything. pauses But he told me that. Cuz of the whole mess. Didn't punish me. Acted like I was kinda beyond all hope for that. looks down I screwed up...screwed up a lot I know. Not saying I dont deserve it. I do and I'm gonna make things right. Eventually. Was it hard Leo..? To make things right again? Kame: blinked Yeah..and..is she ok?

11-12-2002, 12:20 AM	#3840
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	She accepted the tea with a nod and small 'thank you', and let her mind go back to the 'conversation' she and Mike had... I've seen more and more, as of recent, how badly my behavior is affecting everyone. I have continually made 'promises' that have repeatedly fallen through, and i have seen how it has hurt those i love. She sipped her tea slightly. I'm tired of making myself look untrustworthy, and making it seem as though i cannot follow through on anything. She had one last thought about Mike, and nodded firmly. Yes. Yes, i really do this.