The hillside is cast in shadows as the sun sets on a warm evening.  The crickets are chirping and small animals are scurrying about, trying to get back home before night fall.  Far to the north, large mountain peaks drive towards the sky.  In the valley to the south, a small village is begining to light up from various fires and lanterns in small homes and taverns.  To the east the forest is coming alive with the sounds of the night, and to the west a small river flows down towards the valley.

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*Lolli makes her way out of the forest and begins to walk down the slope towards the village*

"Man I hope I can find something to eat down there...  Those squirrels just aren't cutting it anymore."

*she licks her dry lips and continues down to the valley*

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Each day that comes is one day closer to Pedro's demise.

And no oompa-loompas.

MARKed can be found on a treestump along the way to the village.

He sits there, making not a single movement... He has his eyes closed, it seems like he is asleep....

*Lolli notices a man sitting on a stump*

"Ehem..." *whistling*

*she carefully walks up to the stump and slowly pulls her katana from its' sheath*

"Ehem!"

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Each day that comes is one day closer to Pedro's demise.

And no oompa-loompas.

Still no movement, he doesn't even open his eyes. Though he does speak...

"What is it?"

"Um, do you know where I can find the closest farm?"

*carefully holds her katana behind her back*

 

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Each day that comes is one day closer to Pedro's demise.

And no oompa-loompas.

"Not really. I only just arrived. Why do you want to visit the nearest farm? If I may ask."

*she licks her lips again*

"Um, well, you see, I need to speak with a farmer about purchasing some of his livestock..."

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Each day that comes is one day closer to Pedro's demise.

And no oompa-loompas.

"I..... see."

He jumps up from the stump and lands perfectly, then he opens his eyes.

"Mind if I tagged along? I have rested enough and I have no real destination in mind."

((btw, ::something said:: is my symbiote speaking to me, but only I can hear it))

*Daniel reaches the top of the hill and scours the surrounding area*
Why did they have to build these towns so far apart?

:: for the most part, people just stay in one town, live their lives happily, reproduce and have children ::

I wish I could be one of those people.
*sighs*
Hey, look, there are people down there! And where they are people, there are... townspeople.
I have got to stop talking to myself. At the very least, maybe they'd be willing to be my travelling companions so I don't go completely crazy talking to myself.

:: do i count as yourself too ::

I don't even know anymore.
*looks at his ring*
I hope there are no clouds tonight, this thing needs recharging or it's as good as useless.

:: maybe if you didn't die all the time ::

Twice! I've died twice! And you've not even been here for any of those deaths! How do you even know about them?

:: hello, shared memories ring a bell for you ::

Sadly not as much of one as it's supposed to.
*sighs again and then starts down the hill towards the two other people*

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What's the point of a hero with no one to save?

Le sigh

*she stares at the strange man for a moment after he jumps off of the stump, then with a brief sigh puts her katana away*

"Well, I guess you can join me, but don't blame me if things get a bit too weird for you."

*she holds out a hand in an offer to shake*

"My name is Lolli.  You would be??..."

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Each day that comes is one day closer to Pedro's demise.

And no oompa-loompas.

He looks at her for a little while, then he looks at her extended hand. He finally decides to shake her hand.

"I have many names... However, you may call me MARKed. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance."

He looks away from her as he noticed Daniel. He lets go of Lolli's hand and turns toward the newcomer, not saying a word.

Hey, I think they've seen us.
*starts jogging toward them, when he's a reasonable distance away he slows back down to a walk and shouts out*
Hey there!

---

What's the point of a hero with no one to save?

Le sigh

MARKed looks at Daniel.

"Greetings."

*stops where he is, bends down slightly to catch his breath*
*he then stood back up*

I don't suppose either of you guys know the way to the nearest town, or even how far it is from here, do you?

---

What's the point of a hero with no one to save?

Le sigh

*Lolli looks up and down the newcomer, licks her lips and extends her hand to him*

"Hello, my name is Lolli.  I believe the village is a bit further down the slope.  I'm rather new to the area myself though."

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Each day that comes is one day closer to Pedro's demise.

And no oompa-loompas.