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Feb 22, 2024 13:59:35 GMT -5
Post by Hayden Quinzell on Feb 22, 2024 13:59:35 GMT -5
It was crazy in one way how everything worked for some people but did not work for others. "We are here to help you, or get you help rather," he said. "I am not even sure how you feel about strangers," he made sure to add "but we truly do want to help if we are able and if nothing else you get to meet two of the coolest people ever known to visit this island." Xanthe Wingard
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Feb 22, 2024 14:57:04 GMT -5
Post by Xanthe Wingard on Feb 22, 2024 14:57:04 GMT -5
The quiet girl still seemed slightly nervous given her journey here but Xanthe wasn’t going to let her end up in deeper trouble. Trust was starting to form all the same. Meanwhile contact had been made and they were asked to bring her to the starting point of the trail. So Xanthe was using her phone to get the right direction of travel. The girl took her hand as she carried her bag and coat. Xanthe remarked “she’ll be fine now. You don’t have to worry about anything now sweetie”. Then off they went back through the jungle to the main path and back to the starting point. There’d be a new adventure for the girl and a vacation that Xanthe wouldn’t forget in a hurry. Hayden Quinzell
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Feb 25, 2024 8:52:42 GMT -5
Post by Hayden Quinzell on Feb 25, 2024 8:52:42 GMT -5
As they walked he thought about how someone had done this but more important how they had gotten away with it still it was amazing but scary as he watched them take the girl away. He remained silent for the moment but not bothered his mind just had a lot of thoughts as he let out a concentrated breath to keep his breathing regular. "That freaked me out a little bit," he said once they were alone again. "I mean it could have went bad but look at you, hero and what not simply by doing what is right." Xanthe Wingard
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Feb 25, 2024 9:54:42 GMT -5
Post by Xanthe Wingard on Feb 25, 2024 9:54:42 GMT -5
Xanthe was told she might be needed to talk to later on and she was going to be round for a few more days at least. Plans that might alter as Kimberly held on tightly to her bag and Xanthe’s hat. So that left Hayden and herself back at the start of this adventure. “I certainly wasn’t expecting this but my teams past experiences did help me. A lot of people don’t do the right thing which might explain why things are a mess back home. As a species we’ll never get rid of hate and intolerance but it can be reduced a little at a time” she replied quite calmly. This woman had courage and compassion as well as intense curiosity. “I know we didn’t get very far but perhaps we could still explore a bit further” she suggested. “Or at least get lunch” as she opened up her backpack again. Hayden Quinzell
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Feb 26, 2024 17:57:11 GMT -5
Post by Hayden Quinzell on Feb 26, 2024 17:57:11 GMT -5
For a second he was completely silent because good things had came out of this but it was still a lot. Xanthe seemed to be holding up on her end okay. "I am hungry," he said as he was still thinking. "I also want to go further." This was such a big decision though it should not be. "Okay here is an idea, how about we go five more miles and then we turn around and get food, I am no believer in starving anyone." Xanthe Wingard
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Feb 27, 2024 1:57:56 GMT -5
Post by Xanthe Wingard on Feb 27, 2024 1:57:56 GMT -5
Xanthe could do something about food right now even with Kimberly raiding their supplies. So she found Hayden a bottle of water and a protein bar in the meantime. She wasn’t yet that hungry herself. So giving him these items she replied “five miles sounds good to me going that direction”. One she pointed out so they could just reverse course to get out. There wasn’t much of landmarks in a jungle. All she needed herself was water as the trek continued and she added “we did good today but how you deal with an unexpected need shows a lot about you”. Hayden Quinzell
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Feb 29, 2024 6:49:56 GMT -5
Post by Hayden Quinzell on Feb 29, 2024 6:49:56 GMT -5
"I one hundred percent agree also how someone does with their emotions while a new situation has stepped in and that is something that can be hard for someone." It was taking a few minutes for him to adjust but maybe he was doing okay and it was not good to see some of the bad things that people went through. "I am honestly just glad that she is safe now." Xanthe Wingard
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Feb 29, 2024 14:29:52 GMT -5
Post by Xanthe Wingard on Feb 29, 2024 14:29:52 GMT -5
So with both of them supplied and walking the chosen trail she had to duck occasionally to work round the low hanging jungle. As long as she could keep the direction in her head she’d be fine. “I got looking at what was in her bag. She had documents that identified her and directions on how to get here. We might find out more later on but she’s a lot more organised than some people I know. If she stays on this island she should do well” Xanthe replied. She felt sure of that as she looked back to Hayden. She’d seen plenty in the states even before coming here and somebody with drive like that little girl would do well eventually. Hayden Quinzell
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Mar 2, 2024 8:23:11 GMT -5
Post by Hayden Quinzell on Mar 2, 2024 8:23:11 GMT -5
Unlike his brother Hayden had it more together as long as he kept his mind in a positive mind set which he tried. "You think someone left her or do you think she came with parents and got left behind?" he said as he looked along this trail. It was lush and the bright colors seemed to be coming out due to the weather. "I might gather her a gift thing basket, yes gift basket and see where they place her. Maybe it will make her feel better." Xanthe Wingard
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Mar 2, 2024 10:09:22 GMT -5
Post by Xanthe Wingard on Mar 2, 2024 10:09:22 GMT -5
The idea sounded good to Xanthe. “We know she likes chocolate but add some fruit and drinks to the gift basket. I can get her a fashion doll as girls like that kind of thing” she suggested. As to how she got here Xanthe had no idea. That story would emerge in time as she addded “I’m sure she’ll be able to tell her story eventually once she feels safe. I don’t know what care facilities are here but I’m sure the hospital will be the starting point”. Now things opened up again in the jungle as the going got a little easier. Hayden Quinzell
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Mar 4, 2024 11:28:52 GMT -5
Post by Hayden Quinzell on Mar 4, 2024 11:28:52 GMT -5
"Fruit off the island or one of the island's stores? I mean I would imagine that they taste the same but the one from nature's leaves or trees could be more sour?" That reminded him that he needed to research tastes and sooner rather than later. "The hospital is nice and if I am not mistaken they also have rehab and mental wellness centers." Also just another reminder that he needed to check in soon. "All in all, paradise ironically enough." Xanthe Wingard
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Mar 4, 2024 15:24:57 GMT -5
Post by Xanthe Wingard on Mar 4, 2024 15:24:57 GMT -5
She had heard about the farmers market from the adverts in the digital island newspaper so she figured it would be fresh food if it came from the local soil or from the sea. So suggested “how about the farmers market? All we’ll need is a box to put the things we gather in but once we get back to the hotel we can start”. She figured that would give the girl time to settle at least she’d need to find a toy shop and the girls sizes. Extra clothes would help. “She’ll certainly get the help she needs then”. The island did seem to be reasonably supplied from the land and sea and a good place to live. Hayden Quinzell
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Mar 5, 2024 18:23:53 GMT -5
Post by Hayden Quinzell on Mar 5, 2024 18:23:53 GMT -5
"They have a farmer's market here?" he asked. "I mean that makes sense I just usually do not go that far out." It was a little scary for him but if he had some company perhaps it would be okay. "Yes let's do that, I mean that is a good idea, do you want to do that?" He was much nicer than Hunter for the most part. "I might like giving a gift." He had not gotten to do that much so a new experience was exciting. Xanthe Wingard
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Mar 6, 2024 16:24:35 GMT -5
Post by Xanthe Wingard on Mar 6, 2024 16:24:35 GMT -5
“I seen it mentioned in the digital newspaper. They also do fresh fish but we won’t need that for the gift basket and they might have food vans there as well” Xanthe replied and added “it should be fun”. So by the time they’d trekked the five miles and made the round trip she was glad to get to the hotel and felt ready for a proper lunch. A chocolate bar could only do so much but she had suggested going to the market after they got changed. Hayden Quinzell
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Mar 8, 2024 7:12:27 GMT -5
Post by Hayden Quinzell on Mar 8, 2024 7:12:27 GMT -5
The whole landscape of this place was interesting when you walked but even at the inside also as he was thinking of what to have for lunch now. He knew he could eat a good bit but today was about getting full. "I need to reup on my snacks after I eat." It was strange but the snacks helped his anxiety. "Love to keep a bag full though I am sure I will regret that when I am older." Xanthe Wingard
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