Echo Bazaar: Caring for a Weasel
[Twitter log between Honoria and Asher with a small appearance by Cassius at the beginning]
Jan 31
Asher Wilsford
*enters the Bazaar, still feeling embarrassed after having to sneak back to his flat naked a second time*
*notices the group and walks toward them* Ah hullo
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford *smiles and waves* Hello there! We have been talking about the Topsy Turvy Party...you're coming, aren't you?
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe Ah, that...yes, I'll be there
L.S. Cassïus
@Asher_Wilsford *slipping accent* Ashah!
Asher Wilsford
@LS_Cassius *smiles* 'Ow are ya today, Cassius?
L.S. Cassïus
@Asher_Wilsford Well, and well. How biss?
Asher Wilsford
@LS_Cassius Uh, I'm...recovering. I tried some of the honey from my plant...I wouldn't recommend it
L.S. Cassïus
@Asher_Wilsford *eyes the bookshop gentlemen* ...What all happened?
Asher Wilsford
@LS_Cassius *shifts awkwardly* It, uh, it gave me a terrible headache...*quieter* can't really remember what 'appened
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford Is it anything like prisoner's honey? *looks a bit dreamy*
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe I don't think so. It didn't transport me ta any kind o' dream, at least
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford Strange...this must be an interesting plant. *thinks* Is it dangerous?
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe So far, no...but it's gotten very tall, & somehow manages to, uh, get rid of any dead rats I set around it
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford ...why would you set dead rats around it? And what does it do with them?
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe I'd 'eard it liked to eat furry creatures, so I thought givin' 'im dead rats would keep 'im from eatin' the live ones. I'm not sure 'ow he eats them..er, it, how /it/ eats them..I left the room & the dead rats were gone
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford *her skin turns a delicate shade of green, and she looks away*
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe Ah! Um, I'm sorry...I shouldn't've talked about all o' that...
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford *she clears her throat* Oh, no. It's...interesting. I should have a stronger constitution, but things like that still...It's just hard to believe that a plant could /eat/ things. I'm sorry I'm so squeamish.
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe No, uh, it's understandable...I should've worded it a bit better, I guess...sorry...
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford *feels extremely awkward* Er...ah...I don't know if there's a better way to word it. *she smiles* Asher, I'll live. Don't worry!
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe *lets out a small awkward laugh* Well, I'm glad o' that.
Asher Wilsford
*a bit of an awkward pause as he tries to think of something else to talk about*
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford Er...oh! I have a question for you...If I show you Knives, can you tell me if she's a she?
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe Oh, uh, sure. Ya can't tell?
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford *blushes* I'm, er, not sure how. I suppose I could look...down there.
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe Oh! Uh, if ya wanna know...but, um, I wouldn't mind takin' a look
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford That would be great! *she claps her hands together* I just want to make sure I'm doing it right. Can't be too careful.
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe *smiles* Do ya keep Knives at the Crimson Ring? I can come a little early to work & take a look
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford Yes, I keep her in my room, in a little cage. I've tried to tie a little bow on her, but it won't stay on!
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe A, uh, a cage? Does she act up?
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford No...where else would I keep her?
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe Uh, ya could jus' let 'er free in your room...if she's well behaved I guess.
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford But...what if she gets into something? Or into my bed! *shivers*
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe Uh..she would likely curl up and sleep until you returned. Teddy 'as free reign ta go wherever he likes
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford *frowns* But...what about...*she whispers* droppings?
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe *trying not to grin* Oh, well, Teddy always takes care o' that outside...I s'pose ya could train 'er ta use the cage
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford *looks a little worried* Is it hard? You know, training? I already don't like touching...it.
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe *puzzled* Ya don't like touchin' her? But her fur is soft, innit?
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford No! You know...it. The droppings. I like touching her now that she's stopped snapping at me. *she smiles*
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe *laughs* Oh! Right right, well *thinks* maybe ya could rig up something so you can jus' dump the droppings in the rubbish..
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford I will put down paper, when I can scrounge it. But if she goes outside...how does Teddy get outside?
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe Oh, I leave the window cracked. And I've got urchins & henchmen comin' in & out o' my flat all the time anyhow. Dunno that I'd recommend the same for you.
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford *raises an eyebrow* Why are they using your flat like a common highway? I suppose I could leave the window open, but I'm not sure how she would get down from the second floor.
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe *shrugs* They work for me, & the place is too big for me alone anyhow. Well, do ya have trees or vines outside your window?
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford Hm...I think so...But what if she falls? I'd be so worried!
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe Well, ya could always 'ave her climb somethin' shorter first just to be sure
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford *grins* You really are the weasel expert. You should teach classes at the University. I'll have her start exercises tomorrow
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe *shakes his head & laughs* I can't go givin' out my secrets ta jus' anyone now, can I?
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford Well, then I'm grateful you are sharing them with me. Maybe Knives will be less combative if she is allowed free reign.
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe *nods* She probably gets antsy bein' cooped up
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford Well...I'll let her out. I'll just worry about her. It would be great if she could...go...outside.
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe Hm, if you're worried, ya could start just lettin' her out for a short time
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford I just hope I will be able to find her when she goes. She is...willful. Or he. *bites her lip*
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe *smiles* Why don't ya take her out in the gardens ta get used to a little freedom. *pause* Um, I could bring Teddy along, so she'd 'ave someone ta play with...
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford *she grins* Oh, that's a great idea. I never thought that she could be lonely...rather selfish, hm?
@Asher_Wilsford I suppose I've been too busy to spend time with her...or you for that matter. We have never really talked much.
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe *slightly flustered* Ah, yes. It's strange...I mean, since we both work for Scarlet, innit? I guess I was jus' going along with my habit o' keepin' to m'self
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford I used to keep to myself a lot as well, on the surface. *she smiles* I'm glad I've changed, somewhat.
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe *fidgets & blushes faintly* Um, but it has been nice talking to you lately.
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford *her blush grows to match his* I agree. It /has/ been nice getting to know you! And your weasel, of course.
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe *laughs, still blushing* I'll bring Teddy by sometime to meet Knives. Um, I do need ta go, but I've really enjoyed talking
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford I should go too. I'll see you at the party, if not before. Thanks for the advice!
Jan 31
Asher Wilsford
*enters the Bazaar, still feeling embarrassed after having to sneak back to his flat naked a second time*
*notices the group and walks toward them* Ah hullo
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford *smiles and waves* Hello there! We have been talking about the Topsy Turvy Party...you're coming, aren't you?
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe Ah, that...yes, I'll be there
L.S. Cassïus
@Asher_Wilsford *slipping accent* Ashah!
Asher Wilsford
@LS_Cassius *smiles* 'Ow are ya today, Cassius?
L.S. Cassïus
@Asher_Wilsford Well, and well. How biss?
Asher Wilsford
@LS_Cassius Uh, I'm...recovering. I tried some of the honey from my plant...I wouldn't recommend it
L.S. Cassïus
@Asher_Wilsford *eyes the bookshop gentlemen* ...What all happened?
Asher Wilsford
@LS_Cassius *shifts awkwardly* It, uh, it gave me a terrible headache...*quieter* can't really remember what 'appened
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford Is it anything like prisoner's honey? *looks a bit dreamy*
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe I don't think so. It didn't transport me ta any kind o' dream, at least
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford Strange...this must be an interesting plant. *thinks* Is it dangerous?
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe So far, no...but it's gotten very tall, & somehow manages to, uh, get rid of any dead rats I set around it
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford ...why would you set dead rats around it? And what does it do with them?
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe I'd 'eard it liked to eat furry creatures, so I thought givin' 'im dead rats would keep 'im from eatin' the live ones. I'm not sure 'ow he eats them..er, it, how /it/ eats them..I left the room & the dead rats were gone
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford *her skin turns a delicate shade of green, and she looks away*
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe Ah! Um, I'm sorry...I shouldn't've talked about all o' that...
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford *she clears her throat* Oh, no. It's...interesting. I should have a stronger constitution, but things like that still...It's just hard to believe that a plant could /eat/ things. I'm sorry I'm so squeamish.
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe No, uh, it's understandable...I should've worded it a bit better, I guess...sorry...
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford *feels extremely awkward* Er...ah...I don't know if there's a better way to word it. *she smiles* Asher, I'll live. Don't worry!
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe *lets out a small awkward laugh* Well, I'm glad o' that.
Asher Wilsford
*a bit of an awkward pause as he tries to think of something else to talk about*
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford Er...oh! I have a question for you...If I show you Knives, can you tell me if she's a she?
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe Oh, uh, sure. Ya can't tell?
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford *blushes* I'm, er, not sure how. I suppose I could look...down there.
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe Oh! Uh, if ya wanna know...but, um, I wouldn't mind takin' a look
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford That would be great! *she claps her hands together* I just want to make sure I'm doing it right. Can't be too careful.
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe *smiles* Do ya keep Knives at the Crimson Ring? I can come a little early to work & take a look
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford Yes, I keep her in my room, in a little cage. I've tried to tie a little bow on her, but it won't stay on!
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe A, uh, a cage? Does she act up?
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford No...where else would I keep her?
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe Uh, ya could jus' let 'er free in your room...if she's well behaved I guess.
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford But...what if she gets into something? Or into my bed! *shivers*
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe Uh..she would likely curl up and sleep until you returned. Teddy 'as free reign ta go wherever he likes
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford *frowns* But...what about...*she whispers* droppings?
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe *trying not to grin* Oh, well, Teddy always takes care o' that outside...I s'pose ya could train 'er ta use the cage
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford *looks a little worried* Is it hard? You know, training? I already don't like touching...it.
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe *puzzled* Ya don't like touchin' her? But her fur is soft, innit?
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford No! You know...it. The droppings. I like touching her now that she's stopped snapping at me. *she smiles*
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe *laughs* Oh! Right right, well *thinks* maybe ya could rig up something so you can jus' dump the droppings in the rubbish..
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford I will put down paper, when I can scrounge it. But if she goes outside...how does Teddy get outside?
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe Oh, I leave the window cracked. And I've got urchins & henchmen comin' in & out o' my flat all the time anyhow. Dunno that I'd recommend the same for you.
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford *raises an eyebrow* Why are they using your flat like a common highway? I suppose I could leave the window open, but I'm not sure how she would get down from the second floor.
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe *shrugs* They work for me, & the place is too big for me alone anyhow. Well, do ya have trees or vines outside your window?
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford Hm...I think so...But what if she falls? I'd be so worried!
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe Well, ya could always 'ave her climb somethin' shorter first just to be sure
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford *grins* You really are the weasel expert. You should teach classes at the University. I'll have her start exercises tomorrow
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe *shakes his head & laughs* I can't go givin' out my secrets ta jus' anyone now, can I?
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford Well, then I'm grateful you are sharing them with me. Maybe Knives will be less combative if she is allowed free reign.
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe *nods* She probably gets antsy bein' cooped up
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford Well...I'll let her out. I'll just worry about her. It would be great if she could...go...outside.
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe Hm, if you're worried, ya could start just lettin' her out for a short time
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford I just hope I will be able to find her when she goes. She is...willful. Or he. *bites her lip*
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe *smiles* Why don't ya take her out in the gardens ta get used to a little freedom. *pause* Um, I could bring Teddy along, so she'd 'ave someone ta play with...
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford *she grins* Oh, that's a great idea. I never thought that she could be lonely...rather selfish, hm?
@Asher_Wilsford I suppose I've been too busy to spend time with her...or you for that matter. We have never really talked much.
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe *slightly flustered* Ah, yes. It's strange...I mean, since we both work for Scarlet, innit? I guess I was jus' going along with my habit o' keepin' to m'self
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford I used to keep to myself a lot as well, on the surface. *she smiles* I'm glad I've changed, somewhat.
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe *fidgets & blushes faintly* Um, but it has been nice talking to you lately.
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford *her blush grows to match his* I agree. It /has/ been nice getting to know you! And your weasel, of course.
Asher Wilsford
@HonoriaMHarlowe *laughs, still blushing* I'll bring Teddy by sometime to meet Knives. Um, I do need ta go, but I've really enjoyed talking
Honoria M. Harlowe
@Asher_Wilsford I should go too. I'll see you at the party, if not before. Thanks for the advice!