11th Vine: yet another regain post!

[woodsiequeen]

[There is a very large, ugly, gnarly-looking tree in the front yard of 773 Bunker Street that was most definitely not there yesterday. Viktoria's out front, too, planting bulbs for the spring. She doesn't seem to mind the very spooky and out-of-place tree as she hums quietly while planting what will be adorable daffodils, pretty little crocus and, erm, wolfsbane. In fact, she seems quite happy that it's there, as she keeps smiling lovingly at it as she works.

Wait, did the tree just move as you walked past? Nah, it had to be the wind in the branches. Maybe.]

((The tree is very territorial. It does not like you. Get too close and it may very well punch you across the street. just fyi.))

Comments

[deaths-heritor.livejournal.com]

Oh. A botanical abomination. Lovely.

[plantenough.livejournal.com]

[The tree groans and creaks loudly as it turns to face the visitor. There's a tangle of knots in the wood that almost looks like a scowling face if you squint and turn your head slightly.]

I don't think it appreciates that.

[deaths-heritor.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure it appreciates much of anything unless it has ears and eyes underneath all that bark.

[plantenough.livejournal.com]

Oh, it can see and hear you quite well. I don't think it's very fond of you, however.

[deaths-heritor.livejournal.com]

That's alright. I'm not especially fond of it, either.

[plantenough.livejournal.com]

I've found that not many are, but it and its kind don't exist to be admired. Still, it is nice to have something familiar here.

[deaths-heritor.livejournal.com]

Dare I ask what, exactly, it's supposed to be? A treant? A carnivorous plant?

[plantenough.livejournal.com]

A guardian and a warrior, of course. We called them treebeasts. It puzzles me that this town would see fit to bestow such a gift, but I see no need to complain.

[deaths-heritor.livejournal.com]

The town does that for everyone. It would be terribly unfair if they only gave you useless things like your toothbrush or your comb.

[plantenough.livejournal.com]

Is that so? They've been more than content to give me useless trinkets until now. [That's not true, of course, but nobody needs to know that.] I take it you've had better luck?

[deaths-heritor.livejournal.com]

Marginally. I've received a few useful things here and there.

[playswithwater.livejournal.com]

[This town is just so interesting! Yuuto pauses to study the tree as he approaches, wondering how long it will take the town to get rid of it.]

[plantenough.livejournal.com]

[The tree's branches shake a bit. Even though there's no wind. Viktoria pretends not to notice.]

Lovely day, isn't it?

[playswithwater.livejournal.com]

[Yuuto waves at the tree a little]

It is, isn't it? Days like these are really good for plants, aren't they?

[plantenough.livejournal.com]

[The tree takes that as a threat. One of the larger branches swats in Yuuto's general direction.]

Yes, especially so late into the season. These little ones will have to wait until spring, though.

You should be careful not to make any sudden movements.

[playswithwater.livejournal.com]

[oh hai tree :3]

Ah, thank you. Is it enjoying the weather?

[plantenough.livejournal.com]

[The tree would be grumbling if it had vocal chords.]

Of course. It's an unusual sight, isn't it? A being that enjoys something about this wretched place.

[playswithwater.livejournal.com]

There are always good and bad sides.

[plantenough.livejournal.com]

The longer I remain here, the harder it becomes to believe that.

[playswithwater.livejournal.com]

The peace is nice, sometimes.

[plantenough.livejournal.com]

And yet, it never lasts.

[playswithwater.livejournal.com]

As it seems to be in many worlds.