Posted 28 Nov 2014 "Yeah... but I can do that. You can barely walk!" Dominic pointed out ---------- "I-if you say s-so" Sarah said Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 28 Nov 2014 The excited arrival was regaling the detective and his assistant with a ghost story about a gigantic, spectral hound. ----------- "No... I've gotta do it," said Stacey, trying to get to his feet again. ------------ "I hope so," said Zoe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 28 Nov 2014 "You're so stubborn!" Dominic said grinning ---------- Sarah tried to smile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 28 Nov 2014 "I know cuz!" grinned Stacey. ------------ Zoe smiled back. "It will take time, I know. We can't rush it." -------------- The detective was as incredulous as Zamy, but then became more interested when told a descendant of the lord in the legend was found dead with footprints of a hound nearby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 28 Nov 2014 "Very interesting," thought Zamy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 28 Nov 2014 It was then revealed that the last descended was arriving that day to take up the ancestral manor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 28 Nov 2014 "Can you walk at all?" Dominic asked ------------ Sarah looked down "I guess..." she said Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 28 Nov 2014 "It can't be a dog killing them off," whispered Miles. ------------ "Of course," said Stacey, taking a few wobbly steps. ----------- "But we'll make it," smiled Zoe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 28 Nov 2014 "The detective seems to think that's all fake," said Miles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 28 Nov 2014 There's a kernel of truth in most fabrications." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 28 Nov 2014 "Hmm, maybe. I guess we'll find out. Here comes the decedent!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 28 Nov 2014 "Careful!" Dominic said worried ----------- Sarah looked up with a nervous smile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 28 Nov 2014 "I'm okay, I think..." said Stacey. ------------ Zoe smiled warmly back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 28 Nov 2014 A discussion was taking place as to whether the decedent should go to the ancestral house or not. He was determined to go, but the detective was too busy to come with him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 28 Nov 2014 "I thought he was there to help," thought Zamy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 28 Nov 2014 It was decided that the assistant would go to the manor house, while the detective would arrive later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 28 Nov 2014 "You don't look okay" Dominic said ---------- "So... uh... I-is that it?" Sarah asked Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 28 Nov 2014 "I don't?" ------------- "Well, I uh... dunno what to say," said Zoe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 28 Nov 2014 "At least he has some protection." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 28 Nov 2014 "Yeah. At.. it looks like there is a person behind it. The decedent and his friend are being followed!" whispered Miles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 28 Nov 2014 "The question is whose behind it?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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