[009]

[fortune_sought]

[Sophie is in the Town Square again, though this time with a very large shopping bag set on the ground at her feet. while she is standing calmly enough, there are some subtle signs of the anxiety and exhaustion that she's been feeling lately. her hair isn't quite as neat as usual, and her dress looks a tad wrinkled. in fact, it's a new dress--forest green, edged in lace, but a very simple design overall. the skirt of it is very loose, clearly designed with plenty of leeway, for a reason that those looking closely at her might notice. at this point in her pregnancy, Sophie has started to show a small baby bump]

Hello again, everyone. [she clasps her hands in front of her as she talks, that calm expression becoming a bit more nervous. she glances around, as though concerned about being overheard, before she continues] Many of you asked me for charms before, and I've finished them all. If you'd like to meet me in the Town Square, I have them here.

This would also be a good opportunity to discuss other recent...events, as well. In person is best, I think. [she smiles somewhat grimly]

I look forward to talking to all of you. [reaching out to the CAT, she ends the transmission]

[ooc: Feel free to use this post as a mingling post! You can interact with Sophie, or you can interact with each other in the Town Square so that information can freely be shared. Also, feel free to notice the baby bump or not as you prefer~]

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[fortune_sought]

Thank you. [Sophie's expression is a little mixed. she's very glad he's so happy with the handkerchief, but for one, she's seen more hats than she cares to for the rest of her life. and for two, her hats, much like Jamie's handkerchief, had a tendency to have rather special properties--although in the case of the hats, they were unintended]

[frowns, noticing just how tired he is] Jamie, you really do need to get some rest. You look far more exhausted than I feel! [which is saying something, considering pregnancy's toll on the body]

Oh, well... That's quite a long story. But no. We sell flowers now, actually.

[bonnypiperlad]

[He sighs.] It's not as though I'm not trying, Sophie. It's just these dreams...

[Breaking off, he shakes his head.] Aye, well, not much ye can do about dreams. What's going on here, though...maybe there's something we can do about that.

[fortune_sought]

...dreams? What dreams, Jamie?

Oh, I'm certain there is. Have you been exploring the town while the residents are...out?

[bonnypiperlad]

Mad dreams. I-I'm not even sure how to describe them. There are these places that I know I've never been, but when I'm there, they seem so real. And the Doctor's there, but...

[He's the way Jamie remembers him, not this strange new Doctor. However, he's getting off track here.]

Look, I think it's more important to talk about what's happening here, not some daft dreams I've been having. I did go to a few places. One with Fuu.

[fortune_sought]

[surprised] The Doctor? Do you know him very well?

Well, yes, I suppose so, but I don't see why you think they're daft. They're dreams, after all. [and she can't help being worried. strange dreams like that sound like they could mean something, in the way that dreams sometimes do. she hesitates, considering whether to ask him more, but it's clear he doesn't want to talk about them] But all right, then, what did you find?

[bonnypiperlad]

[Jamie seemingly ignores the first couple of questions in favor of going over the third. There's a murderer about, after all.] Aye, well, there was something odd about that one sundial by the library. The copper on the trident looked off, somehow. Fuu took something from one of those bushes that look like beasties, but I don't know why.

I went to the sheriff's office too, but all I found there were some old newspapers and those recordings of his on the wee box. [He hesitates for a moment, then continues, shifting uncomfortably from foot to foot as he talks.]

And to answer your other question, I...I don't know. I've not seen that man before in my life, but he keeps insisting we know each other.

[fortune_sought]

[surprised] From one of the bushes? Do you know what? [and then, a thought occurring to her, she frowns] Jamie, how did the bushes look? Were they all alive? [it's odd that he didn't mention them being dead. she hopes it doesn't mean what she thinks it means. all that weedkiller had to be for something!]

Ah, Mr Croix and I went there as well. It's interesting what the recordings were of, but I don't know what they could mean otherwise...

Mr Braxiatel and I visited Dr Resarci's clinic as well, which had information about the poisoning from last year--both about the poison and the antidote. [which, from her tone, she clearly thinks is rather significant]

[she frowns. narrowing her eyes] But he's certain he knows you? And you've had dreams about seeing strange places with him?

[bonnypiperlad]

Looked almost a wee bit like an eye. [Which he supposes Fuu knows the reason for why she took that, even if he doesn't. He wonders for a moment, though, why Sophie'd be worried about the bushes being alive, then ahs as he thinks he knows what she's on about.] I don't know why you're frowning, though. The bushes looked fine to me. They weren't moving around or attacking us, if ye were worried about that happening again.

[Fuu had filled him in on what had gone on there last time, as well as the poisoning - and the fact there's information on that does seem to be rather important.] Aye, that could be something! Maybe if...

[Sophie's frowning again, however, and this time he frowns back.] Yes, he said he remembered every moment we spent traveling together, but I know for a fact we never did any such thing. Look, Sophie, I don't see what that has to do with us finding a murderer.

[fortune_sought]

Oh! Last time, she used that to find the antidote during the poisoning. I imagine she wanted to see if it would reveal anything this time. [thoughtfully] I'll have to ask her if it worked.

They did? [Sophie doesn't even try to hide her disappointment] Oh, confound it! I killed them, only weeks ago! Gah, this town is impossible!

If...? [Sophie's words are expectant--almost sharp, in her annoyance over the revival of the chihuahua and other greenery]

[she continues to frown at him] But Jamie, don't you see? The Doctor remembers travelling with you, and you do as well--when you're asleep, at least. Do you really think that doesn't mean anything?

[bonnypiperlad]

[The answer to 'If...?' remains unspoken, at least for now. Instead, he gives her a somewhat vexed look when she continues to frown at him.]

Aye, well, supposing you're right and it's not my mind playing tricks on me... I've not been able to recall anything once I wake up, so what good is it if I am actually remembering something when I'm asleep?

[fortune_sought]

[she looks a little unhappy at that response; Jamie has a point] Ah, that's true. But the Doctor would know, and he could tell you more. [and she well knows that, failing that, he could tell Sophie more instead]

Or perhaps... [Sophie trails off, thinking for a long moment] I might be able to do something about that.

[bonnypiperlad]

[He's still looking skeptical about the notion - even if the Doctor told him more, would he believe it? However, even with that, he finds himself wondering what she means by her last statement, and some curiosity creeps into his voice.]

Oh, aye? You've some sort of idea, then?

[fortune_sought]

[she nods, a clear idea starting to develop in her mind] Yes, I do. It's not something I've tried before, but a memory charm shouldn't be difficult.

[bonnypiperlad]

A...memory charm? Ye mean, like the one ye made me, but it would do something to my memory instead?

[fortune_sought]

Yes, exactly. And not just anything--it could help you remember things you've forgotten. Or even just help you remember your dreams, really...

[bonnypiperlad]

[It doesn't sound too bad, when she puts it like that. And he has to admit, it's starting to get a bit frustrating that he knows he's dreaming but can't remember what it is he's dreamed about.]

Well, I suppose it couldn't hurt to try it. That is, if you'd be willing to make one for me.

[fortune_sought]

[Sophie nods, relieved--and surprised, honestly--that she doesn't have to argue more to convince him] Of course! What would you like me to make this time?

[bonnypiperlad]

Erm... [Jamie glances down at himself, trying to think. It's the same problem he had last time. What can he come up with that would work?]

I'd say a bonnet, but I'd not ask ye to do a hat if you'd not want to. Stockings, maybe? [He gestures down to the ones he's wearing, which stop just above his calf.] Or maybe a soft belt of some sort?

[He could always wrap that around his waist under his plaid, he thinks.]

[fortune_sought]

[Sophie cringes at the bonnet suggestion, relieved that it's not Jamie's only idea. she seizes quickly on the other suggestions] Yes, I could make stockings. Or a belt, if you'd prefer. [thoughtfully] Stockings would be simpler, though--and easy to sew the charm into. Would you like them to look like the ones you have?

[bonnypiperlad]

[The stockings are quite utilitarian, actually, having been knit out of a beigeish-coloured yarn and lacking any noticeable decoration.]

Aye, well, as long as they'll stand up to a wee bit of dirt I suppose it doesn't matter much if they look different. Mind ye, I'd prefer they not be too fancy.

[Or pink, but he thinks that goes without saying.]

Do ye need me to give ye one for a pattern?

[fortune_sought]

[Sophie definitely catches his meaning. really, it's refreshing to be making something for someone who doesn't want it to be overly fancy] If you want them to look the same, yes. Otherwise, I'd just have to guess at the sort of yarn--and the pattern. But they aren't your only pair, are they?

[bonnypiperlad]

No. There's the ones from the shop, but they're not quite the same.

[fortune_sought]

Well, that would give you some to wear in the meantime. I suppose it depends on how similar you want these to be.

[bonnypiperlad]

Aye, well. I'd not mind having another pair like these, so...

[Abruptly, Jamie sits down on the edge of the fountain and starts to remove his boot. Shortly after, he thrusts out a sock at Sophie. Luckily, he's just washed them, so it's relatively clean.]

I suppose the others will do until ye can get this back to me.

[fortune_sought]

[she takes the sock gingerly, sniffing discreetly just to be sure it's clean as she does so. she nods] I'll have that charm for you soon, then. And please do remember to keep the other with you. [because she's sure Jamie's exploring isn't done yet--not to mention there's no telling what might be coming in this town]