Posted by Civilian Seamus McKenzie (Future Citizen) in Earth - An Unexpected Meeting

Posted by Civilian Ragna Idun McKenzie (Future Citizen) in Earth - An Unexpected Meeting

Posted by Civilian Seamus McKenzie (Future Citizen) in Earth - An Unexpected Meeting

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Ragna slept for a several long hours, not moving, sleeping mostly peacefully, the sudden storm long gone before she began to stir. Movement was slow, stiff, and aching. The body needed time and sleep to heal, despite the marvels of modern medicine.
Ragna McKenzie

As Ragna slept, the time was not wasted between Seamus and Tara. Discussions, planning, and various times Tara went outside to make calls all served to solidify the McKenzie response to the situation. Additionally, medical reports came into Tara. Angus would be fine, the ram was tough and a few broken ribs were not holding him back form giving the veterinarian a heap of difficulty. Argyle, on the other hand… broken ribs, multiple lacerations, broken jaw, missing teeth, concussion, and ruptured… bits… would have him in the hospital for a week at least. His sisters had been in contact with the police, and an Inspector was due to arrive at the house sometime in the late morning.

As Seamus tended to Ragna, Tara stepped outside to make one final call. Connect me to Cuyler Edman. she said into her personal communicator.

Seamus McKenzie

The console beeped as Cuyler was heading out the door for the day. Helka was already outside trying to entice Aurora, Ragna’s pet fox, into the house. The hyper animal refused to go inside anywhere except Ragna’s old house. And if they couldn’t catch her, Ragna would have to come back and get her. Cuyler saw the identification of the caller and nodded. He was expecting a call at some point. He sat down at the small, for him, table he used as a desk and accepted the call. He had no idea how formal the Lady was but Cuyler was an optimistic and caring man and they were family with much to celebrate, and so he skipped over the pomp and circumstance, but he was also a polite man and never overly familiar with women he didn’t know. “Cuyler Edman. What can I do for you Lady Tara?”
Cuyler

Tara didn’t mince words. “I am speaking to you as relation, not Clan. Ragna has been hurt. She is being tended to by Seamus and our family doctor, and will recover. But there are extenuating circumstances that must be discussed face to face surrounding this. I am not comfortable discussing the matter over communications. If you can and are willing, send me your location and I will have you and your wife and brother transported here immediately. Otherwise, I will send a shuttle. We do not have time for boats and sail.”

Lady Tara

Cuyler’s face went to stone. He didn’t like how any of that sounded. This wasn’t an accident; Ragna had been hurt on purpose. He had many questions, the first being if Seamus had killed the b@$!@rd? “Five minutes.” He gave her the location and the comm went dark. He walked out of the house, reached down and grabbed Aurora by the scruff of her neck and turned tossing her in a small carrier. He grabbed Helka by the shoulders and shoved her inside. “Ragna’s been hurt, get your things, hurry.” He grabbed a massive double headed axe from above the door. He had no intention of threatening Tara, Seamus, or their family, but if he should need to make a point…”ODDVAR!” his voice cracked across the village center, drowning out the sound of hammer and anvil against heated steel. Oddvar stopped what he was doing and jogged across to Cuyler’s house massive hammer still in his grip. “What is it?”Oddvar knew that tone. “Ragna’s been hurt. Get in the house.” He nodded to Devlin and disappeared inside.

Ragna stirred, gasping quietly as she twisted from her midsection and abdominal muscles screamed in protest. She settled back, breathing slowly and discovering if she breathed up into her chest rather into her diaphragm, there was only a small amount of pain. She blinked until her vision cleared, and then everything seemed to flood back instantly from the day before. “Seamus?”

When Tara went outside, Seamus had moved to Ragna’s side. When she said his name, he took her hand and said “Aye, wife. I’m here. Don’t fret yerself none. Everything is ok. I’m here, you’re here. Angus is coming home tomorrow… or maybe sooner. I’m getting the impression the vet isn’t as fond a’ him as we are.” and he chcukled. “And she’s outside. Hasn’t left since she got here.”

She smiled sadly at the news of Angus. The poor beast. She started to speak, and licked dry lips, tongue moving over a still slightly bruised lips. “He tried…to protect me.” She looked at him confused. She? Vague hazy memories. “Your Gran?” She cleared her throat and coughed. She tried to push herself up to sitting but found her abdominals hurt too much for that. She stopped and closed her eyes, taking stock of herself and not liking it. “I’m thirsty.” She smiled a little at him, “Always…asking you…for water.”

Five minutes later the three appeared in front of Tara.
Cuyler and Family

Tara looked at the assemblage and nodded once. “Welcome. I wish out first meeting would have been more… joyous… but we seldom get what we want. She is inside, in bed, resting. One at time you should go see her. Good luck getting Seamus to move, though.” and then she looked at Cuyler. “Go see her. Then we will talk.”

Lady McKenzie

Cuyler shook his head, “I’m not fool enough to get between my wife and her child.” Helka had already moved away and knocked softly at the door. She set her sword down outside the door. “Seamus? It’s Helka, I’d like to see her.” She had only met him briefly but Cuyler had told her all about his meeting with Seamus, and she respected him and his decision in caring for Ragna. Aurora in her carrier, slung over Helka’s shoulder, squirmed and softly yipped as if she knew Ragna was inside.

Oddvar, with the practiced eye of a hunter took in the screen of the damaged garden and he growled low in his chest. His eyes fell on the cobbles where Ragna had landed and hit her head. Fists flexed and relaxed several times. He glanced at Cuyler once, meeting his gaze and nodding. Cuyler looked back at Tara. “My wife will be a long time in there. Let’s talk.”
Ragna McKenzie
The Edmans