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Jan 7, 2023 7:49:48 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Jan 7, 2023 7:49:48 GMT -5
David was finding out a little but more about Mallory; was feeling a little anti-social just part of her or the path of being an artist? "You could go to an animal shelter and see what animals spark your interest" he suggested. Being around them would be the best way to see what would work as the best choice. "Fish can die on anybody. They depend on exact details like water temperature, how clean the water is and you don't over feed them. Just taking them out of their natural habitat might be enough to kill them but its not one persons fault they die" he consoled. Then came the offer. "I would like to help on this. I can probally handle the number heavy nature of it and the film would give us more information. Do you want my mobile number so we can stay in touch?" So doing this in the winter by early spring they might be able to recruit. Mallory Nottingham |
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Jan 7, 2023 15:28:38 GMT -5
Post by Mallory Nottingham on Jan 7, 2023 15:28:38 GMT -5
"I do believe that adopting an animal from a shelter helps so many to have a good chance at a life so that is probably the path that I will take. I might honestly adopt multiple ones and yeah fish while beautiful can be some of the most random things as far as pets go to make sure live." It was a bit sad but she knew that a part of being a good owner was also telling yourself that you had did the best while you had the pet. "Sure you can put your number in my phone," she said as she got it out of her pants pocket and handed it to him. "Look at us, casual buddies for sure." David Lightfeather |
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Jan 8, 2023 6:55:10 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Jan 8, 2023 6:55:10 GMT -5
David borrowed Mallory's phone with a smile and added his name and number. He could save her number when she phoned him back. Without this simple request doing anything would be quite difficult. "Multiples, why not go all out?" he chuckled back as he handed Mallory back her phone. Even having a pet helped with being alone and he knew all about that. He was an exile in a modern day hermit kingdom. Just listening to the BBC world service told him he could never go back. With the sitting government wanting even more strict anti-oddity laws and King Charles speaking his mind as he'd always done in asking for less he actually feared for the Kings life and even civil war. The sooner he could get his mother and grandma out here the better. They'd certainly be better out of the UK anyway. Mallory Nottingham |
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Jan 8, 2023 13:15:37 GMT -5
Post by Mallory Nottingham on Jan 8, 2023 13:15:37 GMT -5
She nodded. "Multiples sound good, but only on one deal, if it becomes too much for me you have to help me." She was not a pushy person but the truth was that she was going to need to get out of her own comfort zone and that was not always easy but she was doing her best. "So, want to see something cool? It requires us leaving here though." David Lightfeather |
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Jan 8, 2023 14:31:30 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Jan 8, 2023 14:31:30 GMT -5
Davis smiled back hearing all this. He drank, more of his tea which was thankfully cooling. They would need a paper cup with a lid so he could take it with him. Sparky seemed to like his drink and like the little attention seeker he was was by Mallory's feet looking up at her. "I'll give you a hand if it gets to multiples. And something cool? If we can bring our teas with us why not" he cheerfully replied. If she was thinking multiple pets she'd certainly need a hand. It wouldn't take him long to get his coat back on and leave. Mallory Nottingham |
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Jan 9, 2023 12:29:57 GMT -5
Post by Mallory Nottingham on Jan 9, 2023 12:29:57 GMT -5
"I will let you know what I end up deciding on and of course, let me get us some to go cups," she said as she got up and she returned. "Simply pour them in here and they will stay warm. I think that you will like what I have to show you or I like it so maybe you will find some kind of inspiration from it too." She knew it sounded odd but she still wanted it to be good. "Pour carefully we do not want the tea to burn anyone." David Lightfeather |
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Jan 9, 2023 14:10:27 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Jan 9, 2023 14:10:27 GMT -5
Now Mallory had him intrigued and just like handling chemicals before pouring them into a test tube he was careful with both teas. A well practised move for him and something he'd be doing for a long time yet. He capped of both cups with lids and they could leave. He wasn't sure what her idea was but it would be fun finding out. So now the cups were safe he got his winter coat and hat back on. Sparky looked up at the both of them as he'd been feeling settled but he had no choice in the matter. His walk would continue. So would the journey Mallory had planned for his master. "I'm ready now" he mused. Mallory Nottingham |
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Jan 10, 2023 8:02:00 GMT -5
Post by Mallory Nottingham on Jan 10, 2023 8:02:00 GMT -5
"You know you seem truly nice David," she said. She was still trying to figure out why but also a small part of her knew that you did not always have to have a reason to be nice to someone. "Would you be interested in hanging out again?" she asked as she took a left once they were outside and waited on him. "You can even bring Sparky, I mean I would never want you to leave the dog out of anything since it seems like the two of you are so close and have such a strong friendship." David Lightfeather |
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Jan 10, 2023 14:33:49 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Jan 10, 2023 14:33:49 GMT -5
Sparky usually went with David and this time wouldn't be any different. Mallory asked a question once they were outside in the cold. He knew what his answer would be as well. "I would certainly be interested and Sparky would too" he curiously replied asking "so what did you have in mind?" The mystery still kind of remained but he was willing to find out; it was Mallory who had the answers and this man who usually had found love being elusive felt himself being drawn to her. The shape of that he didn't know yet but it was down to her as well. Mallory Nottingham |
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Jan 12, 2023 11:56:04 GMT -5
Post by Mallory Nottingham on Jan 12, 2023 11:56:04 GMT -5
She turned the corner once again at the end of a right and pointed to a wall. "That wall right there is absolutely where I want to do a painting. I figured I could show you the spot and once I am done or have at least started it maybe one day you can come by, as far as if we hang out again? I don't know maybe a movie? Or skating, something that appeals to what your interests are as i find that it is the only way to remain fair." David Lightfeather |
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Jan 12, 2023 14:40:52 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Jan 12, 2023 14:40:52 GMT -5
The journey was starting with a wall Mallory pointed out. It was big enough for a piece of public art and he couldn't why she couldn't do it. She wanted to hang out again and David felt comfortable enough round her to like that idea. He never learned to skate but he do a movie. Or even a night out watching music or sport. He did try and stretch himself and did have a suggestion for her. He wasn't totally unused to that environment or even concerts. "I think that would be a great spot for some public art and I would like to hang out again. A movie would work but can I suggest an evening out in a pub or club? Or a concert? I want to be fair to you as well" he replied. This wasn't the usual way he met women but Mallory was fun to be around and mysterious. He wanted to know more. Mallory Nottingham |
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Jan 13, 2023 15:01:34 GMT -5
Post by Mallory Nottingham on Jan 13, 2023 15:01:34 GMT -5
"This is the first time that I have showed someone a place where I like to do my art or one of the places. I don't know what it is about you David but you seem genuinely nice and that is rare on this island, which if you ever run across something weird just be careful." She listened. "I am not against music so a concert I could see us going to, maybe we can rock out and regret it the next day too, that is always fun don't you think?" David Lightfeather |
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Jan 13, 2023 17:22:18 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Jan 13, 2023 17:22:18 GMT -5
Just maybe things were leading to a date? So as they both seemed to think about it David got to appreciate the spot she'd picked out for art better. As well as Mallory herself. Not many people would have said that about David in the UK as he was more focused on his job prior to his exile. It also didn't help that he hadn't felt much empathy for people round him but that was the dystopian United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for you. Even normal humans found it hard. Keeping his head down and working seemed like the best option for an oddity. Here was very different and it felt like a weight was lifted from his shoulders. Rocking out, too many beers and other things happening.. quite possible. He'd done that before and regretted it briefly. He wouldn't want to regret it with Mallory if he could help it. "So be careful with the weird things? I'll bear that in mind" he chuckled back before adding "I was probably the cause of big weird dog sightings where I grew up. In our legends they'd be called Grimm's. Great big black dogs that were supposed to be unlucky if you met one. Not that I got that close to people to give them a good look". He'd been able to explore part of his ability not not as much as he would have liked or been able to normally. "I would like to do just that and if we regret it the next day I hope it won't be for long. I'd still like to give you good things" he added smiling a little. Don't mess this up this David Lightfeather! She could be a good friend. Mallory Nottingham |
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Jan 14, 2023 13:47:39 GMT -5
Post by Mallory Nottingham on Jan 14, 2023 13:47:39 GMT -5
"Well my own general rule is to be careful around the island period but never forget why one is here while doing so. I dive too deep into my art if I sense myself getting a little too paranoid or if I feel like the rumors of the island are too much for me because I always want to be able to live my life and say I did what I wanted and feel everyone else should have that right as well." She nodded as she listened. "Well I find the more mystical or magical that something is, the more of an appreciation that we can have for it in the end, and well now maybe you have a place that you can call and consider home." She paused for a second. "I never regret anything, we all need as much and as many possible experiences as we can handle." David Lightfeather |
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Jan 14, 2023 14:58:32 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Jan 14, 2023 14:58:32 GMT -5
Mallory did seem incredibly free spirited to David. While he would look for right or wrong answers she seemed able to deal with whatever happened without regret. So if things went wrong as he was worried about things might still work out. He looked back at her and replied "I certainly do feel at home here. Way more than I did when living in the UK". He shook his head knowing how dystopian his home country was by now. A situation that has gradually crept up on people ever since oddities were first revealed to the world. Then add in islamic extremism and that just ramped up the paranoia level. "It sounds like you deep dive into art the way I used to do with science. At least when I could bury myself in work I could forget my troubles. It's not a problem living here and it looks like there is a lot to learn about" he added with a smile and then had something else to say. "We don't need a complex date Mallory. How about I get some beers and your alcohol of choice. Then we go to my place or yours for the rest of the evening. Then see what happens?" Finding out about each other while having fun would be easier in an informal situation. Mallory Nottingham |
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