Cheeky Actress

Lilly watched Reiley suffer through Christophe's hand. By the time he was done pulling out the shot, he had very little strength left. As they watched Christophe tossed the shot into a bowl, he looked over at Lilly and Davis. Abbi then broke the silence. “He’s far from being out of harm’s way. He will need plenty of rest and someone will need to keep watch so we will take turns looking over him. If he wakes up do come and get me. I want Davis to take the first watch. Lilly, you and I can sleep a bit. Christophe will watch after Davis. Now, let him be. We’ll move him after he rests a bit.” Lilly looked over at Christophe. Lilly looked down at the doctor, now resting soundly. “Christophe. Thank you.” She said softly and the tone of her voice was filled with deep emotion. With a nod, Christophe return to attending to Reiley.

Lilly saw Abbi’s face for a brief moment. It was a mixture of fear and grief wrapped up in one. The two women looked at each other, but said nothing. “You child.” Whispered Abbi as she wrapped a bit of leather about a wooden spoon. “Make sure he doesn’t move too much.” Lilly looked down at the doctor and wiped his brow again. “Come now, Doctor…do as Abbi says. Take this and breath deeply if you can.”

Quoting Killingsworth, Those two are Comic Relief!

Abbi felt the area where the bullet penetrated. “Blast!” She shouted as she threw down her knife. “It’s still in there. Reiley, you are gonna have to help me. I need you to roll over on your side.” He a faint nod, he somehow managed to pull his weight over to his side. Lilly quickly held him steady as Abbi examined further. Lilly again whispered to Reiley in a calm and soothing tone. “What do you fancy about London, Reiley? Do you miss your family? You’re friends…your girl?”

Liam and Niam...

Lilly pulled back in horror at first. First his blood now his sick…what in heaven’s name would be next?! She found herself rambling in thought, but the moment was short lived. Abbi looked back at her and shook her head. “I’d be surprised if that’s all he has in him. He is in the shallows of his body right now. My poor boy will not stay awake much longer if we do not lay him down. Davis!” Shouts Abbi. “Enough with the kettle. Help move Reiley to the table!” With the sounds of Abbi whispering care, they soon had Reiley laid out and Abbi took to raising his head with her best pillow. “Now you…” Abbi said pointing a finger at him. “Best not fall into dream when I am trying to mend you. Lilly, keep him talking…and I will do my best to be quick about this matter.” Lilly pulled up to Reiley’s side and smiled at him. She searched his face at first finding very difficult to think of anything to talk about as of the moment. As he opened his eyes again, she smiled down at him. “Have you ever been to the Royal Theater, Doctor?”

Oh...I'm sorry Rats...so much going on, I was thinking of something else... But yes, save for RF2. The rest will fall into place.

Puffery..

Well, at least there is the November event, Rats! I understand fox tails at that event are optional! Oh, I get to be a Too-Chuck Woman! (Pensic reference for those who don't know)

As Davis and Abbi assisted the Doctor into the Mill, Lilly lagged behind as she made her way through the weathered archway. “God save you, Reiley.” Abbi muttered to herself. “What fit of trouble are you in now?” Reiley just winced as he was placed in the over size captain’s chair near the kitchen’s hearth. “Davis, be a love and gather some water from the barrel outside. I will be needing lots of it. From the small box of wood Abbi picked up a long narrow knife. “All your fancy book learning will do none of us any good if you do not stay awake to help me through this.” Rateye grabbed her hand and looked at her. “I would never think of dozing off on such sweet company as your, Abbi.” She felt herself flush a bit and smile. “Oh shut up, you!” Abbi quickly turned towards the little figure standing in the doorway. “Lilly…..Make yourself useful, child. I have a basket of linen rags underneath the table near my bed. Fetch them and bring them here. He’ll be needing them for mending.” Lilly did what she was told. As she walked to the other side of the cottage, Lilly tried to shake the images of what occurred only moments ago from her mind. It happened so quickly and she felt herself shake when she saw the blood flowing from the good doctor. It was then she finally looked at her hands and gown. They now where stained with Rateyes’ blood. She stared at them for a moment. Lilly fell silent as if she had lost her own voice, but she could hear her mind screaming in horror. “Where did you go child?!” Yelled Abbi from the other room. Eyeing the basket where Abbi has said it was and Lilly quickly brought it forward to her. “Quickly, help me off with his frock and shirt.” Instructed Abbi to Lilly. Davis had now brought in the water and poured it into the large kettle on the hearth. Slowly and carefully Lilly slide the linen shirt off his wounded shoulder. She watched his face wince again at the pain. Lilly felt horrible and wish she could do more. As Lilly looked down at the pale face of the doctor she whispered to him. “Reiley? You must pull through this.” She quickly grabbed a wet cloth and wiped his face.

I hail from the North (Northern New York), and we say Red, too.

Thank you, Captain for clearing that one up.... Poor thing...she still hasn't recovered...has she?

Perhaps you were distracted? Lilly looks in on the two of them.... Here? Is that the new form of birth control you've been talking about, Empress?

Double Dutch!

Mistress Lilly could feel her face burn with the tears streaming down her face. She quickly took each stair as she made her way down to the parlor. She suddenly found herself standing in the middle of the empty room looking about as if disoriented and confused. It had all happen so quickly and Lilly was desperately trying to take in the moment at hand. How could he just turn her away? She thought as she looked up to the heavens for an answer. The Captain had made his choice and in her eyes, it was a bad one. Her emotions floated back and forth until suddenly Lilly heard the sounds of voices and footfall coming up from the bowels of the house. She quickly turned around to see Doctor Rieley and Aurora enter the room unannounced. Lilly’s eyes quickly set upon Aurora. As the late afternoon sun bled its’ way into the room, she could not looked more perfect. “I wish to leave this place Dr. Rieley. I need to return to my room at the Inn. I am not feeling very well as of the moment. Would you please be so kind as to escort me home?” The Doctor looked at Mistress Lilly and could tell by the expression and pain on her face that things did not go to her liking. “Please…” She whispered again, but his time not looking in his direction. She did not want Aurora to see her in this state.

Scissor

You Are 73% Strange You are pretty darn strange. You're quirky and odd, and definitely not normal. But that's great--it makes you an interesting person. You aren't exactly as strange as they come, but congratulations on being quite unique < Never a dull moment with me around !

Stone

Should we all do this?

Lilly looks over at the four of them..."A word of warning to you who deals a hand with Tess. She's good...very good! Best make sure you are willing to pay up by the end of the night...or meet a terrible fate!" Lilly then turns towards her Captain and asks for another cider.

Good thinking Ransom.... I am sure that our good Captain may have something to say about this...perhaps he may be able to help with the details regarding this too.

A handsome young man!

Yes...all this talk about fine sweet meats, wine and cheese...brings only one thing to mind....gout!

"Any other woman...except me..." With that she left the room and hurried herself down the stairwell. She was not going to let them see her cry. It would be too humiliating. She needed to get back the the Three Crown Inn and drink herself to sleep.

Windows to the soul~