Leon is told to take...How Long OFF!!!
Starts out by the pond and then the infirm and finally Leon goes to his cottage to rest, weather he wants to or not
RW Abbey: First Orchard
You stand in a sort of verdant sanctuary where the sun is filtered through leaves and thus comes out to be a much softer light, one that's a little more manageable. At least, more manageable than the comparatively harsh light of the more open entryway and a pond area almost completely devoid of large, shade-giving plants that this orchard has in careless abundance. A soft covering of moss and grass finds itself beneath the trees, only serving to add to the quiet comfort of the whole scene.
The stately flora has come alive with youthful blossoms. Flowers of all shades of pastel line the trees, bushes, and ground. Poking around the pink and yellow petals, some fruit has begun to form, peppering the orchard with green apricots and plums and unripe pears and peaches. The air is full of pollen that tickles the nose and dirties clean habits. After a rain, rivulets of water trickle around tree trunks, irrigating the flore before draining into the pond.
Exits: [F]ire [P]it, [S]econd [O]rchard, [D]umble's [L]og, [A]bbey [P]ond
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3 Skeps
Leon has chosen to have the rest of today off, he feels he needs it off as he sits under one of the trees and eats an apple.
Rayen has been doing more exploring of the abbey when she spots the mouse and walks over to him "Aren’t you usually in that infirmary room?"
Leon takes a bite of his apple before he answers, "I can have a day off sometimes"
Rayen sits nearby "Well of course ya can, a day off here and there always good for a beast. Seen Flicktail around today?"
Leon shakes his head" Not today no, he could be in his cottage, was there something I could help with or if not maybe the abbot or Benar could help you?"
Rayen shrugs "Well nothing to worry on I was just curious. He is very interesting." She smiles "And kind, and nice and good."
Leon blinks as he listens to this, "Flicktail is friendly to most beasts"
Rayen nods "Well yes" She chuckles a little, "He is also, a bit....cute, he has this sweetness to him and he is good and that’s rare..well in foxes it seems."
Leon finishes his apple, he was only half listening at first and now he is curious as he listens.
DoraRose comes walking through the orchard, looking a little stressed. When she catches sight of the fox and the Master Healer, she quiets her steps into almost silence and comes up to beside a nearby tree so she can listen for a little bit without interrupting.
Rayen says, "He's the first fox I ever meet who was good and he is sort of funny too"
Leon nods as he listens, "Well, talk to him more maybe, I don't know."
DoraRose decides that this would be a good time to introduce herself, and so she steps away from the tree and smiles. Going over to the Master Healer's side, she smiles first at him, then at the fox. "Hello. It's a good day for a walk, don't you think?"
Rayen nods a hello to the mouse maid "Hello there, I..guess the orchards are nice right now with the fall colors"
Leon gibes Dorarose a weak smile "Hello Dorarose"
DoraRose places a paw on the male mouse's shoulder as she addresses the vixen. "Indeed, they are. My name is DoraRose Strongheart. Leon's my husband. I don't think I've ever seen you here before. Welcome to Redwall." She holds out a paw to the fox, still smiling warmly.
Rayen smiles as she does go to shake the paw "I am Rayen, sort of new here you could say and will stay here, well least for now as no one else to really go"
Leon remains quiet as the two talk, seems he is not much in the mood for talking.
DoraRose shakes the paw. "It's nice to meet you. I do hope you stay so we can get to know each-other better. Have you met our Abbey Champion yet? Most creatures find him...startling, to say the least."
Rayen smiles "I..have" She tilts her head at this statement" Startling?..I think he is sort of, how you say shy but in a cute way and he is handsome also and.." She quickly stops and just nods "Yes I meet him, he's very friendly and nice..."
Leon stands slowly and goes to walk off to the pond leaving the two to talk and looking to have a lot on his mind right now.
--Later that day, or rather evening---
RW Abbey: Infirmary
Several beds are lined against the red sandstone walls of the Abbey's Infirmary. An examination table, separated from the rest of the room by hanging blankets, rests against the far wall. Tucked into a small alcove is a sizeable workbench with various containers for mixing and preparing medicinal compounds. Against another wall is a desk for use by the Infirmary Keeper. A curtained off alcove behind the desk hides a locked door to the Infirmary's supplies and linens.
Exits: Infirmary [Rec]overy Room, [H]ealer's [D]ormitory, [O]pen [G]round, [Hall]
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Leon is back in the infirm, well he had most of the day off and decides to do some stuff in the infirm today, part of that is spreading out some herbs to dry out, as well as some willow bark he collected. He even makes sure to place in an ABC order and lays a bit of paper by each to let maybe others know what’s there. He looks tried and maybe that’s cause even with a day and a half off he didn’t sleep much.
Taran enters the infirm, upon seeing Leon he almost looks as if he rather leave than go inside the room, he clears his throat and waits on a reply.
Leon finishes sorting the herbs to dry when he hears the cough, "Did you need something?"
Taran nods and frowns "Your forgiveness and..you look like you need sleep, you should sleep or rest a couple hours"
Leon looks at him "I..am fine! I don't need no rest or you telling me what to do.." Ok he is still a little upset and goes to hang his knapsack about tripping over a footstool.
Taran frowns "You don't look ok, you look like you should just let someone else sort those and where were you all day?"
Leon shakes his head "I am not a dibbun, I was out gathering herbs in the meadow and by the river, like the willow..willow bark, I will rest later or after YOU leave me alone, I have not sleep well the past couple days"
Lorimis walks in about this time and looks between them, "Is everything all right in here. It’s not good to argue among yourselfs, so please do not"
Taran says, "Did I say you were a dibbun, maybe you should be treated as one..." He stops when he sees the abbot, "Abbot Lorimis..hello sir, I am sorry I was just checking on my..well my son, seems we still have some..issues to deal with"
Leon nods to the abbot and sends a small glare at Taran but he stays quiet as he speaks to Lorimis. His voice is tried "I was gathering herbs, we are very well stocked up now and even some extra herbs, I also got some more bandages and ...and like supplies for the infirm from the beast we..we usually do that with" He holds a paw to his head as if dizzy a little.
Lorimis adjusts his glasses, "Brother Leon, it may be wise to take a day or so off. We have others to help now and it seems you need the time off and maybe even the both of you can try and work things out. Family is very important after all"
Taran watches Leon concern, he nods "The abbot has a point, even just a day and I wouldn’t have to go near you or the grandkids or even Dorarose"
Leon frowns, has he really gotten much rest and fully recovered from the whole captive tempary thing?...Nope, he went straight to helping Taran and others, "I..." He gets no more out and passes out when he stands.
Taran gasps and rushes forwards and catches him before he would hit the ground "Leon!" He lays him on a cot looking more worried now.
Lorimis frowns and calls a healer over quickly and he also checks Leon and frowns, one of the healers speak "He needs rest, and time to recover" The abbot nods "Can he maybe be moved to his own bed?" The healer nods "If he is checked, and kept an eye on and may be better there than in here."
Leon groans as he is tended to and opens his eyes slowly "I..need to do stuff in here."
Taran frowns "Leon..son you need to rest, take a day or even a few days off"
Lorimis nods "Your father has a point and you will take a few days off in fact and that’s not a request. We need our Master Healer and you need rest and time to recover."
Leon frowns "But..Father abbot..."
Taran sighs "In your cottage and I will leave ya alone, I promise" He looks to Lorimis "I promise, tell him to rest...the one mouse maid can work in here or others also"
Lorimis looks at Leon "No buts, my word is final..you’re to rest in your cottage, a week..and a 1/2, maybe 2 weeks if Angela sees it’s needed." He looks at Taran "And maybe it’s best you do allow him to rest, after he rests and recovers you can talk to one another but not before, I dislike saying this but the less stress the better. Taran is still welcome to stay and live in the abbey if he so choices and if Leon is ok with it. A guest room will be made for you Taran"
Leon frowns, "Yes Father abbot" Yeah he isn’t arguing with Lorimis.
Taran nods "I will stay away from Leon while he rests for the next week or two, I don’t want his stress to be any worse and I know I have caused some of it, I will go now and talk tomorrow Abbot" He then heads out of the room.
Lorimis sighs as he looks at Leon and then Taran as he heads out, he nods to a couple novices to help Leon to his own bed, "You will rest, I will ask and make sure you have and check on you myself even. After a week to 2 weeks you should be feeling better and stress left, I hope anyways"
Leon allows the help "I understand Father Lorimis and will..do as you ask. I am sorry I didn’t rest when I should of.." He watches Taran leave and looks to Lorimis "My..father doesn’t need to stay..totally away, I..I just don’t know."
Lorimis nods "You just rest, I will speak with Taran but it may be best if he does keep his distance, while you rest and recover..fully recover. Meals can even be brought to you. Understood?"
Leon nods "Understood."
Lorimis offers a smile and even follows them to Leon's cottage resting a paw on his shoulder, "Rest Leon, I will check on you tomorrow." He makes sure to have a few words with Dorarose and Angela before exiting and heading to his office.
Leon sighs, he half listens to the voices chatting in the hall and then let’s much VEY MUCH needed sleep overtake him on his own bed, hopefully he listens to Lorimis, then again why would someone not listen to Lorimis. .
