What is This Madness?

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My day had been very much outside my character. But in all honesty, I enjoyed it. And I shall tell you why.

I had gone out of my shelter of isolation to join what friends I could find. Much to my displeasure, no familiar scents came to me. And so, I found a stag in need of a few spells. One deer I had already met had been helping him with his pelt, so i decided to do the rest. I went and reluctantly ate a few pinecones before the right adornments had been found. And again, I ventured farther and ate mushrooms. Thankfully, the one time I cast a mask spell it ended up to be the one he wanted. And he thanked me. I was about to help with his pelt when a familiar scent faintly trailed to where I was. It was Darcy.

Ah yes, the first deer I had met during my first outing. I must say, our bond has grown quite a bit in such little time. He seemed quite happy to see me, although I looked a bit different. I was not as afraid as I was before, and I greeted him contently. After a few minutes, he led me away from where I was, and let me take the lead for a while. I thought a nice sit in the Old Oak would be enjoyable, but I saw that he had too much energy for such a quiet act. And so I played along. How he ran and jumped around me as I stood so awkwardly! I was nothing like him, but yet I feel so comfortable around him.

Sooner or later, we met up with a few more deer, and quite the peculiar fawn. I read his pictogram as "Bells". What an odd name, but I suppose I shouldn't judge. How many times in my fawnhood have I heard that same thing said towards me? Anyway, he didn't seem very fond of us at all. We crept closer, he backed up. And so we kept our distance. I sensed so much in common between us. We both shared the cold look in our eyes. But he was very disinterested in us. Which made me feel a little strange, but soon he took off. Leaving me, for the thousandth time in my life, baffled.

Two more stags that I remembered from my first outing, Atiq and Reetno. They were much more comfortable around me, and I them. The three stags seemed a little distraught, more than once showing their sadness. I cannot comfort anyone with words, and it pains me to be unable to comfort a sorrowful soul. I went up to them and rubbed against them, hoping they would accept the only way I could comfort them. As soon as Darcy saw this, he seemed... pleased. I had no idea he was so concerned about my position in life. It made me feel that much better to see him cheer up. I almost felt a sense of pride.

Soon, with everyone cheered up, they began to dance. I looked at them with my hollowed eyes, and my mind was stuck. "What should I do?" I thought. "Should I wait, or should I join them?" But the small amount of elation in my heart brought my feet to tap. The familiar music soon filled my ears, and warmed my heart so. I let out a smile in delight, finally seeing that my companions enjoyed my company. I could finally call them my friends.

I noticed that Atiq and Reetno started to frolic. Soon, Darcy joined in. With my heart ever growing, I soon joined them in their merriment. I let my legs bounce off the ground, lifting my thin frame into the air. It started as a mere trot with small pounces, but my heart was flooded with pleasure! I ran in circles, bounding around with my friends and jumping higher than I had ever jumped before! I reared and kicked, and let out a joyous shout!

...A joyous shout?...

My friends stopped immediately and stared in shock... Even Darcy had backed away a little. I froze, my legs trembling. Darcy had questioned what had happened, and I shook my head, a common way for me of saying that I didn't know. I tried it again. Timidly, but loudly, I made another sound. I felt as the air tickled my throat as it left in a haunting, mournful cry. I couldn't believe it. I could speak! After all this time!

... But... As most things in life, this eventually faded. After a few moments, my voice had disappeared once again. As soon as I realized this, my heart sank, to the deepest depths I could ever imagine. What had happened?

After much thought, I came to the conclusion, that the Twin Gods were pleased with my actions, and had sent me a little gift. The happiness that I never felt before, and I was blessed with a single shout of happiness. And another, of disbelief. After I had bid my friends farewell, I looked at the Statue with my sharp observance. I could not see it, but I could feel it. The Twin Gods were smiling warmly at me. I gave them a smile back, and thanked them silently.

I realize my actions are not like me. For all my life I have been secluded and unmoving. I never found the delight in running around in circles, or simple tappings of hooves. I found it all to be quite foolish for a good part of my life. After finding that I had no parents to guide, and no friend to trust, I frowned upon the so called "silly actions" of others. How foolish was I. I have been given a small sample of that joy today. I still have no parents to guide me.

But at least I have friends to trust.

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*sigh* yeah.

if most of you are wondering, yes, this actually did happen in the forest today. Vessel had some fun Smiling im quite proud of him Laughing out loud

also, i left a huge chunk of his day out of this, because it would make this post huge XD i just put in what i thought was important.

big thanks to Darcy, Atiq, Reetno, Mr. Bells, Twenty-One, and... well, whoever i helped out with their set. you all had a part on making Vessel happy FOR ONCE <3
Anzel's picture

Wait... ...were you near the

Wait...

...were you near the bridge earlier with a nightfall pelt and butterfly antlers?

...if so, I loaded you and 21. Except 21 only had her mask, and Vessel only had the pelt and antlers.

Anzel: My step-sister was the first to notice you, but she didn't pay much attention. I came later, and tilted my head, for I was curious if it was you. Your pictogram was my own, though. (what is vessel's pictogram?)
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woah sweet! yeah that was

woah sweet!

yeah that was Vessel. he was at the bridge for a few seconds, but then he fell in XD what a dork. earlier he was just standing there waiting for Darcy...

this is Vessel's picto Arrow
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Anzel's picture

...XD; Poor Vessel,

...XD; Poor Vessel, heh.

It's a good thing he left...because if, by chance, Taint was visible...she was kind-of rude in her acknowledgement <<; Not purposefully, just...yeah.
Kanaf's picture

aaaa, he wouldnt care. he

aaaa, he wouldnt care. he was back to depression anyway XD i think he would be once again baffled by whatever Taint would do Sticking out tongue boy he sure gets baffled a lot...

oh by the way, i know who Anzel's crush is XD
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Atiq: I have learned that

Atiq: I have learned that good friends are just as good as family, when there is none to be found. I too felt their absence, and learned one misty day that the friends I already had filled the gap well. I am filled with joy that you stuck with us........despite the silliness


wow, Atiq actually said something that wasn't a riddle or some weird, oddity of romantic era lingo........O-O Vessel, count yourself lucky XD



I haven't gone insane......I've gone awesome.
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Anzel: ...*lowers her head

Anzel: ...*lowers her head sadly*

Me: Anzel feels sad that people know x.x...
Kanaf's picture

@Cato: Vessel: I thank you

@Cato: Vessel: I thank you for those words of kindness. It has been made clear to me that friends can easily equal family. And I forgive you for the silliness Eye

ooo count yourself lucky, Atiq. he just emoted at you XD aw, but i love riddles and lingo <3

@Zelly: WELL IF IT WASNT FOR SARIEBEARIE. i know, she has a nack for saying these people dont want others to know out loud XD she did that on Skokey's profile... well, i guess everyone knew about him and Fenqua, but still! anyway, feel free to hit me with a potato sack. i thought Anzel had a crush on Vessel @_@ *shotshotshotshotshotshotshotshotshotshot*
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Anzel's picture

Anzel: ...*giggles to death*

Anzel: ...*giggles to death* I never met Vessel until today, heh. I think I said somewhere that I had a crush on this deer for months, and Vessel...hasn't been around that long o.o;

Me: I wish she'd edit what she said, but it's probably too late ;-; Anzel is embarrassed and sad right now.
Kanaf's picture

Vessel: O_O... You thought

Vessel: O_O... You thought WHAT?

Me: *sigh* i know, im slow when it comes to these things XD no, Vessel's been around for A month XD hes not a very lovable stag either >.> i dunno, a lot of people dont read comments (and dont include my Art Status post... people HAD to read those comments XDDDD) i bet she'd do it if you asked her again.
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Anzel: I have a feeling that

Anzel: I have a feeling that if anyone liked Vessel, it would be my sis <<; *nudges taint*

Painted Lady: Why are you disturbing me? I don't know what this emotion is. It's probably just another lie that exists only in the other world. Leave me be, or else.

Anzel: Jeesh...no need to nip at me o_o;

Me: Taint is as angry right now as I'm feeling. Typing that out was a good rage reliever. I might run around as Taint for a while.
Kanaf's picture

i have a feeling if Taint

i have a feeling if Taint like Vessel, Vessel would be afraid XD

yeah, i read about that. i realize how crappy hormones and be (ive been experiencing that as well) for me, it helps to just beat the crap out of a pillow *stupid common suggestion* ^^;;;
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Well...I LOVE VESSEL! :3 To

Well...I LOVE VESSEL! :3 To bad Dar- -gets kicked- -twitch- Nevermind...<<''

We had a good time too ^^ Again, my brain is too dead to give you a proper comment...I already sent Darcy to bed too >_< But I'm sure he will appreciate such kind words. We enjoy Vessel's company...he's certainly more full of surprises than I expected XD I once again apologize for Darcy's moodiness, but am thankful for the fact that Vessel stuck by him, when when he was convinced he'd rather be alone.

Please don't be offended by my stag steems to have a soft spot for all the 'odder' deer in the forest XD Atiq, Reetno and Vessel make an amusng trio.
Anzel's picture

Anzel: Taint is just

Anzel: Taint is just confused...

Taint: I am unable to tell if this world is real or not...I feel that it isn't...I feel trapped...
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I wanna meet Vessel too..

I wanna meet Vessel too.. it's not fair! XD

When is he gonna be in the forest again?

To pray is to believe, to believe is to purify one's soul


To pray is to believe, to believe is to purify one's soul
Kanaf's picture

next time i log into the

next time i log into the forest, which might be soon XD it depends on whos on, i guess. but i didnt switch deer when i logged off yesterday, so i'll be Vessel again today Sticking out tongue
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Kanaf's picture

aww Vessel doesnt like to

aww Vessel doesnt like to see anyone sad Laughing out loud just because hes depressed doesnt mean everyone should be. i was a little concerned if he was being a pest at one point, but i guess i wasnt XD

deh, im not offended. somebody's gotta make friends with the oddities <3 i didnt know Vessel was that amusing XD
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