Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 9:39:55 PM)
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Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 9:41:28 PM)
*she drives out to the tribal lands, and parks her truck off to the side before hopping out, hair still wet from a shower, dressed casually in shorts and t-shirt*
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 9:46:02 PM)
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Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 9:46:35 PM)
Mads is sitting in his truck, the windows down and the radio playing, sipping a beer. He's wearing a crisp white shirt and a pinstripe grey vest and has a pleased, if slightly strained smile on his face
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 9:48:24 PM)
*she walks towards Mads' truck, hearing the music, stopping to peer in through the window* Evenin'.
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 9:52:00 PM)
'Hello Elise.' He says with a smile.
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 9:52:41 PM)
'How are you tonight?' He asks her, opening the door to face her more fully.
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 9:53:54 PM)
*she nods* All right thanks. What's new? I haven't seen you in awhile.
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 9:55:49 PM)
'I went to Maine with Lukas and a few others.' He says with a peaceful smile.
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 9:56:52 PM)
Maine? *her brow knits* Whatever for?
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 10:01:18 PM)
'Lukas had a challenge to handle out there.'
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:03:31 PM)
Hmm. *she nods some* Did it go well? I hope?
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 10:05:24 PM)
'Yes, quite well. Lukas succeeded, and we managed to do what we came to do. I bought the contents of a hardware store. And I got to eat a whoopie pie.'
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:05:28 PM)
*He jogs up wearing his WVU sweat pants and a weight vest. He pulls a canteen of water out of his vest and takes a healthy swig as he comes to a stop.*
Mark Renner (Apr 22, 2011 10:05:40 PM)
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Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:05:59 PM)
I hope you were in Pennsylvania when you had it....they don't know how to make those anywhere else. Not right at least.
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 10:08:42 PM)
He chuckles. 'No, we were in Maine.' He shakes his head. 'Sigyn insists that the ones in Maine are the best.' He grins wryly.
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:09:02 PM)
West Virginia.... but, I am biased.
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:09:20 PM)
*He huffs and puffs a bit, smiling.*
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:09:35 PM)
*she shakes her head, to both of them* No way. Amish whoopie pies are the only ones to have. *she shakes her head at B again* You don't even eat them, do you? *smirking*
Mark Renner (Apr 22, 2011 10:10:22 PM)
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Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:10:23 PM)
I did... I was not always this dedicated to my perfect body.
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:11:08 PM)
*she nods some* I see. It was BB--Before Beefcake. *she grins and looks back at Mads* Was it good?
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 10:11:52 PM)
He nods to Bastian as he jogs up, grinning as he sips his beer. 'It was alright. Sweet'
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:11:57 PM)
*Mumbles something about always being a beefcake just only slightly less smexy...*
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:12:37 PM)
*she nods to Mads* I'm sure.....*she sighs some* I could really go for one now. Good they're not around here.
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 10:13:23 PM)
'They did have excellent lobster.' He says with a nod, saluting the north with his beer.
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:14:12 PM)
*He drops his day pack and takes off his weight vest.* Seems like most everyone's challenge has been in Maine lately. I'd wish there was more to aid our Sept. You know?
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 10:15:31 PM)
'I honestly don't know why we had to go to Maine. It seems to me there's plenty of things to do around here.'
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:16:06 PM)
*He nods.* More than plenty... I was very torn when I had to go to Arkansas for my Challenge.
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:16:38 PM)
You go where you are told to though right? We don't pick the battlefield only how we use it.
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:17:25 PM)
*she listens, sliding her hands into her shorts pockets*
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 10:18:04 PM)
He shrugs. 'That seems poor.'
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:19:22 PM)
I guess that is not entirely right, I guess I meant to say we don't pick where the enemy is, only how to fight them... That would make more sense. I mean part of every battle is choosing the right battlefield. *He leans over and kisses Elise on the cheek.* Sorry to interrupt.
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:20:05 PM)
*she shakes her head* You weren't interrupting.
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 10:21:54 PM)
Mads is perhaps dressed inappropriately for the tribelands, in a crisp shirt, vest, and slacks, with shined shoes. A suit jacket hangs on the passenger seat.
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:22:18 PM)
*she looks back at Mads* So what's with the fancy duds? *smiling a little*
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 10:22:30 PM)
'I went out to dinner tonight'
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:22:45 PM)
*the smile widens* Oh that's nice.
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:24:42 PM)
*He smiles a bit. Usually he would rib someone about their courtships but, he did not know Mads well enough to give the old guy gruff.*
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 10:25:33 PM)
'It had it's high and low points.' He shrugs. 'I don't like dining alone.' He says, leaning back. 'Dinner is better with company and conversation.'
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:26:05 PM)
*she nods in agreement*
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:27:05 PM)
I find the utencils to be combersome... People frown at you picking up your t-bone and gnawing off a bloody bite.
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 10:27:33 PM)
He smiles faintly at Bastian's comment, glancing at Elise for her reaction.
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:28:06 PM)
*she smirks, shaking her head, without even looking at her husband, addressing Mads* He's just kidding.
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:28:43 PM)
* Big cheesy smile.*
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 10:31:12 PM)
'Well, so long as he's kidding. I would have offered to take you the next time I go out, but he's got you covered in the graciousness and proper manners department.' He says with a comfortable, relaxed smile, sipping his beer.
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:32:20 PM)
She thinks I might fill a suit out nicely... I tend to agree with her..
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:33:52 PM)
*she smiles* Mads looks nice in his suit too. I might have to take you both out.
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:34:23 PM)
You can take anyone you want out Sugar... So long as I get to take you home.
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 10:35:03 PM)
'Thank you, Elise.' He starts to take a sip of his beer, then shakes his head. 'No, no. I had enough trouble with my own wife, thank you. I'm not interested in having trouble with anyone else's.'
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:35:03 PM)
*she nods to Bastian, smiling* I know.
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:35:39 PM)
*she looks back at Mads, the smile falling away*
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 10:38:46 PM)
He seems to be relatively calm, and unbothered by the confession.
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:39:25 PM)
I only give him trouble...*thumbing towards Bastian* ...so don't worry. *she smiles a little again*
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 10:40:46 PM)
'Nah. I think you'll be quite alright.' He says with a slow smile, relaxing back in his seat, turning the radio down as they talk.
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:41:25 PM)
Trouble? That reminds me... Alexei said he would help take care of Emma when we go on our overdue Honeymoon.
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:42:23 PM)
Oh....so did you stepmom and Aunt Jenny when they are all coming down for Emma's birthday....if we plan it around then. *she shrugs*
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:43:02 PM)
That's a better plan... Alexei is good.. but, Mom is better.
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:43:23 PM)
*she nods* And it would be nice grandmas time. *she shrugs*
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:45:33 PM)
*she looks back to Mads* I got your note. Think we could talk in the next few days maybe?
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 10:46:16 PM)
'That was my hope, yes.' He nods to her. 'I don't think I am quite in the right place to think about it.'
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:46:32 PM)
*she nods* No problem. No rush.
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:47:12 PM)
( and back from ninja AFK for cuteness)
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 10:48:38 PM)
'I've had quite a pleasant few days.' He says with a faint smile. 'Just let it be known that I want to do more. I want to help out where I can, and support my tribe as I may.'
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:49:44 PM)
*she looks from Mads to Bastian and back again* I don't think anyone doubted you would do that, Mads....*her brow knits, confused* Did someone say otherwise?
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 10:50:52 PM)
'No, no.' He shakes his head. 'I'm just...' He grins. 'I feel /good/. Alive. I have done, and I want to do more. This is a good place for me to be in, I think.'
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:51:33 PM)
*she starts to smile again, nodding, understanding what he's saying*
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:51:41 PM)
*He nods.* It seems you are contributing mightily to this place. It is a great symbol of your contributions.
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 10:54:55 PM)
'So.' He says, gesturing expansively with his beer. 'There are good people here. I want to do good by them.' He nods, and finishes off the beer, setting the empty in a bag that clinks with quite a few others.
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:57:23 PM)
*she just nods again, eyebrows raised very slightly*
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 10:57:33 PM)
Well some of us are better than others... *He jests.* But, I wont burden you with my faults a plenty.
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 10:59:10 PM)
'Mmm.' He nods, smiling slowly at Bastian's joke. 'We all have our flaws. Some are more apparent than others.'
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:00:17 PM)
Wouldn't it be nice if there was a world to live in where everyone's flaws were spelled out for you. Like on a Character Bio?
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:00:39 PM)
So you could avoid them? *she smirks*
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 11:01:09 PM)
'I prefer the mysteries of getting to know someone.' He says, his eyes closing slowly.
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:01:23 PM)
Or at least know when you are dealing with a paranoid schitzophrenic rather than a normal person.
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:05:16 PM)
*she nods slightly*
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:06:03 PM)
Of course it is not paranoia if everyone really is out to get you...
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:06:14 PM)
*Looks around shiftily*
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 11:06:34 PM)
'They are not out to get me, because I am of little importance.' He says, his eyes fully closed.
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:07:58 PM)
*she watches Mads, frowning some, her eyes shifting towards Bastian*
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:09:02 PM)
*Shrugs a little. He was going to have to work on his comedy routine.*
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 11:10:54 PM)
He breathes slowly through his nose, his eyes closed as he has nothing to reply to; but he has a smile on his face.
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:13:45 PM)
*He chuckles.* Okay I feel dumb asking this, but, Mads. Can you help me be a better carpenter?
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:13:57 PM)
*she shrugs some too, guessing he's all right, and reaching in her pocket to check her phone, just because*
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 11:15:57 PM)
He takes in a deep breath before opening his eyes, and looking at Bastian. 'I can certainly try.' He says, smiling. 'I don't do much of the actual work on carpentry; so much as I gather a lot of salvage and I focus my attention on what needs to be fixed - detail work more than big work. And that is mostly patience; so yes, I can teach you how to do patient detail work.'
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:16:34 PM)
*she smiles, sliding the phone shut and putting it back in her pocket*
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 11:16:40 PM)
'That is like Mister Miyagi, from the Karate Kid.' He says, smiling serenely and turning off his truck.
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:17:02 PM)
I'm pretty nimble for a big guy... Its the planning and smart work I need to work on.
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 11:20:42 PM)
He chuckles. 'No, no. I don't mean learning how to be quick. It is a lot of learning the same motions and actions over and over again. Part of it is knowing what is good to use, and what to throw away.' He reaches for paper and crayons in a plastic box in the rear seat of his extended cab, then begins to draw out a rough drawing on the paper.
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:24:09 PM)
( afk... got a cranky monster.)
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:26:04 PM)
*she watches Mads*
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 11:26:55 PM)
http://www.randersegnen.dk/aviva/media/sidebilleder/Aktuel%20info/Nyhed/Lem-firkantet.jpg
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 11:27:22 PM)
He comes up with a rough design that's approximated as close to the picture as you can manage with a crayon and paper in about 5 minutes.
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 11:27:23 PM)
<.<
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:27:27 PM)
*she steps a bit closer to see better*
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:28:55 PM)
Which is which, Mads?
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 11:29:11 PM)
'This is about what a Danish farm is set up like. It's set up like this for privacy in the courtyard, and to protect against the wind. Obviously, we are not a farm, so the buildings would not have the same purpose. But I think that the organization could be quite useful to us.'
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:29:31 PM)
*she nods* Good defensively.
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 11:31:01 PM)
He nods at Elise, tapping the side of his nose. 'My thought.' He gestures along the entrance of the structure. 'This is usually a garage.' He points at the side buildings. 'One of these is usually set up for live stock, the other for farming equipment. The rear building is a farmhouse.'
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:31:58 PM)
( back)
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 11:32:23 PM)
'Sometimes they have two sides, sometimes three.'
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 11:33:39 PM)
'So if it was us, we could build the garage into the commune house, and have the long house into the rear, and have a fourth building for a workshop.'
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 11:34:15 PM)
'Scratchy wants an underground structure but I don't think that the ground is stable enough for that.'
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:35:01 PM)
While the courtyard is for training... and yea, nothing exists underground here... It will just float up out of the ground or flood.
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:35:25 PM)
The only reason in ground pools work is they are already filled with water. No one drains them here.
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 11:35:50 PM)
He opens his mouth to speak, but hesitates, and nods.
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:37:06 PM)
*she keeps looking the sheet over, listening* (sorry. kielbasi stole me there)
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:37:20 PM)
YOu can minimize the water table by creating a retaining pond.
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 11:37:41 PM)
He smiles. 'See? You already know quite a bit.'
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:38:23 PM)
Just observant.
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:38:57 PM)
I have no clue what the math behind how big the pond has to be to sustain how big a building's water threshold.
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:39:24 PM)
I bet Mr. Teague could help us out. *she looks at them* Just tell me what I need to ask him.
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 11:39:52 PM)
'About retaining ponds and, ah... Swimming pools.' He says, smiling faintly.
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:40:22 PM)
Together or separate?
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:40:48 PM)
I was not suggesting a swimming pool...
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:40:59 PM)
I think Mads was....
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:41:00 PM)
I was just talking about why they don't float out of the ground.
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 11:41:29 PM)
He smiles faintly. 'I had a chance to swim in the ocean a few days ago.'
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:41:59 PM)
First time?
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 11:42:23 PM)
'Out here, yes.' He nods. 'And since my accident. I don't swim alone.'
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 11:42:52 PM)
'Nor do I swim where it is overly public.'
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:43:24 PM)
*she nods* Ah, but you could out here....just family. *nodding again*
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:43:50 PM)
*He smirks...* Hot Tub...
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 11:44:35 PM)
He smirks back at Bastian. '-You- may have a beautiful young woman to share it with, but I'm not sure how I can justify the expense.'
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:46:16 PM)
And I don't want to think about what might happen in a hot tub around a lot of Fenrir....*she shakes her head*
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:47:43 PM)
*he chuckles and teases Elise.* I forget I am not single anymore...
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:48:22 PM)
*she rolls her eyes melodramatically*
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 11:49:00 PM)
'Though, for the romance aspect; I did want to put in a rooftop garden over the garage.' He says idly.
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:50:54 PM)
We were going to do something like that at the house. Planter box gardens or something.
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 11:53:18 PM)
'There's the practicality aspect of hiding what's going on in the courtyard, providing a lookout, a private place to talk, and a place for people to just get away.'
Bastian Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:55:23 PM)
Sounds like a sound plan. This place could be a well desguised fort.
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:55:26 PM)
We're still having actual gardens for the vegetables and such, right?
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 11:55:44 PM)
'Well yes, of course, Elise, dear'
Elise Schmitz (Apr 22, 2011 11:55:59 PM)
*she nods, she had just been checking*
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 11:58:00 PM)
'But it is very hard to woo your lady
Mads Jacobsen (Apr 22, 2011 11:58:19 PM)
'When you are surrounded by potatoes and carrots and cucumbers'