Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 1:51:38 PM)
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Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 1:53:19 PM)
*is sitting in her truck cab, the radio on low, sipping a water*
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 1:54:39 PM)
Mads arrives, in his truck, looking a little tired but well enough.
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 1:55:51 PM)
*she looks over, lifts a hand to wave, smiling some*
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 1:56:10 PM)
He grins, walking over her way. 'Hello, Elise. How are you?'
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 1:56:36 PM)
*she nods, shutting off the radio* Doing all right. You?
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 1:57:41 PM)
'Cannot complain. Spent most of the weekend doing 'emergency babysitting' 'He wiggles his brows with a mocking frown.
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 2:00:48 PM)
For the grandkids? Or that person you were keeping away from Vegas?
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 2:06:22 PM)
'No, no. My grandchildren.' He shakes his head.
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 2:06:48 PM)
Did it go okay?
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 2:07:36 PM)
'My grandchildren always like my house. I let them eat ice cream whenever they like and watch movies their mother doesn't approve of.'
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 2:08:53 PM)
*she smiles a little* Sounds like Emma when she's out with Bastian's brothers....of course, I am sworn to secrecy that they let her eat junk food and have soda.
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 2:12:42 PM)
He grins. 'What's the fun in being a child if you don't get to live childishly?'
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 2:14:19 PM)
Exactly. And I'm sure Bastian wouldn't deny her either--but it's fun for the three of them to think they're getting away with things. *she smiles a little too* I don't think it will hurt her anyhow. She's still way too skinny after her whole ordeal. *she shakes her head some* Is there something I can do to help you? I had a couple of hours so....*she shrugs some*
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 2:15:06 PM)
'To help?' He thinks. 'I would like to see the Black Eagle training ground, if you have the time to show me.'
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 2:16:00 PM)
(i don't actually have specifics of it. *shrug*)
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 2:16:13 PM)
(you should probably ask Gabby Girl about that)
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 2:16:44 PM)
(We'll... make it up! Black Eagle Training Grounds, now with 100% more bouncy castles.)
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 2:18:28 PM)
(i'm not really comfortable with that. GG and I haven't gotten on so well in the past. I wouldn't want to step on toes...)
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 2:19:44 PM)
(I wouldn't want to either. <.< I know that as much as she's approved of what I've done so far; I'm not sure that she'd go for the bouncy castle idea... )
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 2:20:05 PM)
(Exactly.)
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 2:20:22 PM)
(Shame though. *cancels order for cotton candy machine*)
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 2:20:36 PM)
(Indded.)
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 2:25:26 PM)
(I'm not sure how to proceed from here so...) I would show you, but they're having some special training today...another time, perhaps?
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 2:26:27 PM)
'Of course. I understand - I would not want to get in the way of anything dangerous.' He hums thoughtfully, thumbing at his lower lip
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 2:26:45 PM)
What can I do around here, though?
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 2:27:25 PM)
'Do you know anything about gardening, Elise? You had mentioned growing one here, and I don't know anything about the local plants and what grows well'
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 2:28:48 PM)
I'm still learning, I'm afraid, but what do you have in mind? Only local things? And are we talking beautification or for practical, eating purposes?
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 2:30:28 PM)
'I would think local plants, and pretty plants, and of course, things that are good to eat.' He says with a wry smile.
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 2:31:37 PM)
How much are we talking about? *leaning her arm on the truck door*
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 2:32:29 PM)
He shrugs. 'I'm not sure - it depends upon the land we have, and if we are forced to revert to planter gardening.
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 2:33:37 PM)
We probably ought to wait on that then, until we know for sure.
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 2:38:40 PM)
He nods thoughtfully. 'Then I am not sure.' he shrugs openly. 'Do you have a thought?'
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 2:39:48 PM)
*she takes a look around the place, shaking her head slowly* No. I was hoping you had an idea.
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 2:45:45 PM)
'There is always work to be done around here.' He shrugs. 'Painting, wiring. If you like, we can work and talk at the same time.
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 2:46:41 PM)
*she nods, opening her driver's side door to get out, having come dressed ready to work with her jeans and boots and an older-looking t-shirt* Just tell me what to do.
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 2:47:23 PM)
'You said you did carpentry before?' He asks her, gesturing towards the framework on the house.
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 2:48:26 PM)
*she nods* Some....we'd only do about a week's worth at a time at the different sites so....I don't know if you're a step I know how to do or not.
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 2:48:38 PM)
I can learn though. *she nods*
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 2:49:23 PM)
'Well, lets start with what you do know, and if you have questions, ask them. I will help you with what I know.' He smiles faintly. 'Though I don't know all that much about carpentry.'
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 2:50:41 PM)
*she nods* Well, I know how to toenail studs. *she shrugs, looking towards the framework* But maybe they've got that all done by now....
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 2:51:32 PM)
He looks over the framework, smiling faintly. 'I think they are largely concerned with lifting heavy objects and setting them into place.'
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 2:52:08 PM)
*she nods in agreement*
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 2:54:47 PM)
'There is a lot to be done though, with wood in a longhouse. The majority of the house is wooden - though it remains to be seen if they will use binding, or if they will construct the outer walls with wood.'
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 2:55:58 PM)
Maybe....there's some kind of small wooden work we could start? The tables and chairs or something? i mean, I think the two of us might be able to figure something like that out? Right? Or the mantlepiece for the fireplace? If there is one?
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 2:56:47 PM)
'Ah, those, yes.' He grins. 'The majority of seating comes out from the walls, in long, sturdy benches.'
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 2:57:23 PM)
'It's covered in furs for comfort. There's not really a proper fireplace as you or I would have in our home, but theres' a pit in the center.'
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 2:58:01 PM)
*she frowns some* Guess that won't work then either.
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 2:58:03 PM)
'There is usually a chieftains's chair at the head of the main room. I suppose we could work on any of the seating from the walls.'
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 2:58:51 PM)
*she shrugs* Well, whatever you think.
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 3:02:39 PM)
'Let's start with the side seating, and see how comfortable you get with that. If you feel up to it, we'll work on the cheiftain's seat.'
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 3:03:16 PM)
'And if you ever want to get into carving... well, I'll have to learn that first, before I can teach you.' He grins at her, before heading over to the wood piles to select the appropriate types of wood.
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 3:03:32 PM)
*with a nod* All right. *following behind him*
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 3:10:50 PM)
Do you already have measurements?
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 3:12:25 PM)
'They'll go up along the length of the main room.' He says with a gesture. 'I have that written down already, yes.'
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 3:13:22 PM)
*she nods* So...I guess, cutting the pieces we need first?
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 3:14:15 PM)
'Correct.' He says, reaching into the front pocket of his jeans and pulling out a notepad which has the list of measurements on it in his neat handwriting. He offers that to her.
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 3:15:31 PM)
*she takes it and looks it over and then hands it back to him* All right. Where's the power tools? *smirking*
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 3:16:31 PM)
'Oh, come now, Elise - if we do this the proper viking way, you have to break it apart with your bare hands!' he snorts, gesturing her to the shed where the tools are kept.
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 3:16:55 PM)
*she smiles, starting that way to find the saw*
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 3:21:46 PM)
He follows her, helping her and getting out the sander. 'Normally, these would be worn smooth by years of sitting but I don't think we have that much time - so we'll give it a little edge.'
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 3:23:24 PM)
*she nods to him* Sounds good. I bet I could probably do sanding, unless you trust me with cutting.....*she smirks* I don't know if I would if I were you.
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 3:24:12 PM)
He licks his lips, suddenly nervous. 'Ahh... Whichever you think you are more adept at.' He scratches his left leg below the knee, watching her carefully.
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 3:24:46 PM)
*she raises her eyebrows at him, the smirk gone* What?
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 3:25:28 PM)
He shakes his head. 'You know your own strengths.' He tries to cover up his nervousness with a brief smile.
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 3:25:54 PM)
*she shakes her head back at him* No, what were you really thinking?
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 3:27:24 PM)
He shrugs. 'I lost my leg in a machine accident, with a new, careless co worker.' He tries to smile. 'I know you are making a joke. Its fine.'
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 3:29:56 PM)
*she frowns, looking off to the side,.speaking lower* Sorry. I had no idea.
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 3:30:55 PM)
He reaches over and puts his hand on her shoulder, squeezing. 'I know. It's /fine/, Elise. Just... startling.'
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 3:31:44 PM)
*she nods slightly, once, stepping away from him to get the saw and a pair of goggles*
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 3:35:25 PM)
He watches her go, pulling out his own goggles and the sander. 'I didn't want you to feel bad about it. You didn't know.'
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 3:36:43 PM)
.*she nods on her way out of the shed, being careful about the saw on the way out the door*
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 3:42:22 PM)
*she heads towards the pile of wood, putting the saw down beside one of the sawhorses*
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 3:42:27 PM)
http://s1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc380/rapideshu/Tribelands/
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 3:42:48 PM)
(And now I will stop being distracted. >.> )
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 3:43:43 PM)
He pulls aside wood for her that he thinks would be appropriate, marking off the measures for her with a pencil.
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 3:45:05 PM)
(very nice page)
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 3:45:39 PM)
*she pulls the goggles on, waiting till he has one marked before takiing it to put on the sawhorses*
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 3:46:43 PM)
He offers it to her, laying it out carefully, and taking a few steps away, running his tongue over his teeth as he watches her.
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 3:49:23 PM)
*she adjusts her goggles again, waiting till he's well out of the way before taking the saw up again, turning it on and moving it to the board to do the first cut he'd marked*
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 3:56:34 PM)
He idly picks up a loose end of wood, carving at it with a tool as he watches her work, doing nothing more than shaping the wood in his hands.
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 3:57:20 PM)
*she gets the board lined up for another pass, taking her time to do it right*
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 4:02:13 PM)
'Good. Good. Steady.' He says, nodding as he watches her, picking up another board and marking it off for her, preferring to stay away from power tools for the moment.
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 4:03:58 PM)
*she's particularly careful to keep the saw as far from him as she could, moving the other cut board aside and out of the way*
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 4:05:35 PM)
He smiles at her care, but doesn't mention it aloud just yet. He begins to hum as he works - he's not very talented, but he fills the silence well enough, relaxing his tension away.
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 4:06:57 PM)
*she comes back to start the next board*
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 4:07:48 PM)
He hands it to her easily. 'There you go - thank you.' He says, pleasantly enough.
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 4:08:38 PM)
*she nods, taking it and then getting the saw to do the cuts on it too*
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 4:12:11 PM)
*when she finishes, the saw gets put aside again and she moves the wood over with the first piece*
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 4:12:56 PM)
'You're very... determined, aren't you, Elise?' He asks her quietly, marking off more wood for her as she works.
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 4:14:38 PM)
*she stops, nodding to him* Yes, I guess.That or stubborn. They might be sides of the same coin though. *coming back to take the next one*
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 4:15:02 PM)
'I
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 4:15:22 PM)
'I'm trying this new thing where I think of the polite words for the rude things I want to say.'
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 4:15:41 PM)
*she nods a little* Not always easy, is it?
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 4:16:21 PM)
'No.' He shakes his head. 'I'm often accused of being.... ah.... rude, even when I do not mean to be.'
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 4:18:09 PM)
*she shrugs* Sometimes I think it's other folks fault when things like that happens. Reading too much into things. Misconstruing things because of their own shortfalls. *she moves the board into place on the sawhorses, and bends down to get the saw again, firing it up and getting back to work*
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 4:20:34 PM)
He grimaces. 'Yes, I would definitely agree with that. Like the other night with Róis.' He shakes his head.
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 4:21:45 PM)
*over the din of the saw, loudly* What happened? *without looking up from what she's doing*
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 4:23:50 PM)
'I asked her why she wanted to learn archery. She called me an asshole for questioning her choices.' He says a little louder'
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 4:24:53 PM)
*she almost smirks, but finishes up on the board before going on, putting the saw down* Rois is an asshole. *she shrugs*
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 4:26:24 PM)
He shakes his head. 'I don't see the merit in learning archery for self defense.'
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 4:28:25 PM)
Really. Takes too long to set up and awful cowardly, if you ask me.
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 4:28:56 PM)
Impractical, really. I mean...some guy attacks you in an alley you can't very well say, Hey...hold on. I gotta get my bow out.
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 4:29:26 PM)
*she carries the cut board over to the small, but growing pile*
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 4:30:08 PM)
He chuckles. 'No. I mean, there are benefits to learning archery, yes. And it is a good skill to know. But it is foolish to learn it for that reaason.' He finishes marking off the boards for her, and begins to sit down near the finished pile, and starts sanding them down by hand.
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 4:32:42 PM)
*she puts up a hand* Don't get me wrong. I have nothing against it....for hunting....or competition. *she shrugs, going back to get another board to cut*
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 4:33:44 PM)
He nods. 'I agree with you. No mugger will stop for her to ready her bow' He grins.
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 4:34:07 PM)
*she shakes her head* That would be absurd.
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 4:34:41 PM)
'Unless New Orleans is host to some particularly foolish muggers'
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 4:35:00 PM)
Well it probably is, but I doubt they're that stupid.
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 4:36:32 PM)
'Isn't it more effective in these days to carry a proper weapon?'
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 4:36:40 PM)
'Like a gun or a knife?'
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 4:40:02 PM)
I would think. Or just not bother and have fists you know how to use.
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 4:44:46 PM)
He nods, shaking his head. 'And yet, for even asking the question, I am the asshole.'
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 4:45:46 PM)
Oh who cares? She's a walking Veil breach. If she had come up in my family, and I'd had a say, I would have culled her and those ears a long, long time ago. *she frowns at her own mini-outburst, going back to focusing on the task at hand*
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 4:46:08 PM)
He snorts. 'I had wondered about that. Why do they not fix it?'
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 4:47:27 PM)
*she shrugs* I have no idea. I can't pretend to understand the Fianna, despite how much people tell me they're like us. I think that's a lie, to tell the truth. *she starts up the saw again, still being careful, but having got the hang of it again, getting the board cut much more efficiently and briskly*
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 4:49:51 PM)
'I have yet to get along with the fianna. Even the one who was rather aggressively insisting that I was... er... sexy. And hot.' He shifts uncomfortably where he sits, stopping what he does for the moment.
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 4:52:56 PM)
Who said that? *she stops and looks at him, letting the saw whir to a stop as she holds it over the board*
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 4:53:37 PM)
'A girl named Finn.' He lets out a breath before resuming his work.
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 4:54:36 PM)
*she smirks* I know Finn. She's about the only one I get along with. *she shrugs* But who could blame her? Everyone wants a Fenrir of their own. *starting the saw up again to continue*
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 4:55:25 PM)
He opens his mouth to reply to her, his face coloring. His jaw works a bit, but no words come out, until he finally manages. 'She's very... aggressive.'
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 4:56:13 PM)
*she looks over, shakes her head* I'm sorry what? I didn't hear you over the saw...
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 4:57:01 PM)
He looks at her and smiles, shaking his head with a little laugh. 'I'm not used to women being so... aggressive.'
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 5:01:17 PM)
*she grins* That sounds like Finn. Just tell her you're not interested. Then you can get to being friends. The only other one I can stand, oddly enough, if Rory--Rois' mate. Did you meet him?
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 5:02:19 PM)
'No, I did not.' He shakes his head. 'And I will remember that, next time I see her. She just caught me off guard. I'm... not used to being sexy to anyone.'
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 5:03:32 PM)
*she smiles at him good-naturedly* It takes all kinds. *looking back down to pick up the board* Don't sell yourself short.
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 5:05:31 PM)
He chuckles. 'Oh, come now... with all of the blonde, muscled, tight-shirted men with tans running around in my tribe that are half my age? You have to admit it was surprising at the least.'
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 5:06:57 PM)
*she shrugs* I don't know. I used to date older guys. That's some girls' thing.
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 5:08:01 PM)
He gives her a long eye. 'I will... keep that in mind.'
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 5:09:02 PM)
*she looks at him, shrugs, and then heads for the last board he'd marked to finish up the cutting*
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 5:15:43 PM)
'I did not come here looking for such... complications.' He says, continuing to sand by hand, not looking over at her.
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 5:17:02 PM)
*she finishes the board, putting the saw down on the ground, carrying it over to the others and then looking at him* You may not have but you can't always avoid complications. *she shrugs* Just tell her you're not into her. She'll let you be.
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 5:20:38 PM)
He nods thoughtfully, looking up at her. 'Yes... you're right about that. It's the whole... trying to say the nice thing that I am concerned with.'
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 5:21:34 PM)
*she nods to him* I know. But I like to think sometimes there are times to say the right thing, even if it's not the nice thing. *she shrugs, going back to get the saw to put it away, pulling the goggles off on the way*
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 5:25:45 PM)
*she shuts the shed door securely after putting the things away, walking back towards Mads*
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 5:26:12 PM)
He seems thoughtful about this, and nods. 'I will... think about what you have said.
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 5:26:21 PM)
(But for now, the player needs to go to bed.)
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 5:26:26 PM)
(good night)
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 5:26:43 PM)
(Thank you for playing with me!)
Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 5:26:51 PM)
(with pleasure! anytime!_
Mads Jacobsen (May 1, 2011 5:26:56 PM)
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Elise Schmitz (May 1, 2011 5:27:00 PM)
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