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Post by Hyede on Oct 3, 2008 22:53:45 GMT -5
Unfortunately Hyede only made it a few steps before his knees gave out. The poor young man was thoroughly exhausted from the climb and collapsed to his knees, nearly passing out.
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Post by Hyede on Oct 3, 2008 22:53:59 GMT -5
“Oh, come come come. We have to get you into bed.” The old man continued and helped Hyede back to his feet. Slowly they made their way further from the cliff edge and to a large tent.
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Post by Hyede on Oct 3, 2008 22:54:13 GMT -5
Stumbling into the tent with the man, Hyede barely had the strength to stand while hermit helped him take off his backpack. Once free of the burden, Hyede almost fell to the floor again, but he was quickly assisted by the man in a waiting bed.
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Post by Hyede on Oct 3, 2008 22:54:25 GMT -5
Laying down in the surprisingly comfortable cot, Hyede groaned slightly as his body realized it should be feeling better now. He didn’t move at all as the man pulled a blanket up around him and within moments fell into a deep sleep.
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Post by Hyede on Oct 3, 2008 22:54:34 GMT -5
While Hyede slept, the hermit busied himself making a proper meal for the young man. The old man had done this many times before and knew well how to take care of his guests.
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Post by Hyede on Oct 3, 2008 22:54:48 GMT -5
Eventually Hyede stirred, however that wasn’t until well into the next day. His eyes fluttered open as he slowly came around. His body still ached a bit, but after the long sleep, the young man felt fully one hundred percent better.
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Post by Hyede on Oct 3, 2008 22:54:58 GMT -5
“Ah, good to see you up young man. How are you feeling?” the hermit asked as he walked away from his cooking stove and stepped up next to the bed.
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Post by Hyede on Oct 3, 2008 22:55:13 GMT -5
“Better, thank you.” Hyede replied and sat up.
“That is good to hear. Now, what is your name?” the man asked.
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Post by Hyede on Oct 3, 2008 22:55:28 GMT -5
“Hyede.” he answered. “Who are you? What are you doing up here? The computer didn’t say anything about a camp at the top.”
“Ah, my dear boy, my name isn’t important… In fact, I’d be lucky if I can remember it. And since there’s only the two of us up here you don’t need to call me by it anyway. Just speak and I’ll know you’re talking to me. As for your computer not knowing I’m here, well I don’t exactly advertise.” The hermit answered.
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Post by Hyede on Oct 3, 2008 22:55:44 GMT -5
“I guess that makes sense…” Hyede responded.
“Of course it does… I said it… Anyway, it’s time you’ve had something proper to eat, then it’s on to training.”
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Post by Hyede on Oct 3, 2008 22:55:59 GMT -5
“Wait, training?” Hyede asked.
“Of course. Why else would you have come up here to see me? What, did you climb the mountain just to climb it? Of course not, you climbed it to make your self better, well now you’re getting a bonus.” The old man answered and helped Hyede up into the standing position.
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Post by Hyede on Oct 3, 2008 22:56:17 GMT -5
“Errrr… Thank you… Well I suppose training couldn’t hurt too much.” Hyede replied.
“Good good. Now we eat first. Get back your strength before we begin.” The hermit responded and continued to assist Hyede over to a table and chairs.
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Post by Hyede on Oct 3, 2008 22:56:28 GMT -5
Sitting down, Hyede stretched a bit and rested in the chair while the old man returned to his stove. Moments later he returned with a pair of large bowls. And left for the stove again. Returning once again, the hermit placed a pot full of rich stew on the table and sat.
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Post by Hyede on Oct 3, 2008 22:56:54 GMT -5
Helping them selves, Hyede and the hermit ate for the better part of an hour, though the eating was mostly on Hyede’s part. While the young man never really cared for stew, it was almost as if the man was psychic and prepared the meal just the way Hyede would have liked it.
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Post by Hyede on Oct 3, 2008 22:57:09 GMT -5
“You know, this has to be the best I’ve ever had before.” he commented while finishing his third bowl.
“I’m glad to hear that.” The hermit replied.
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