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Two Crows Watch from the Gallows Tree (part 17)



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Thu Oct 13, 2022 5:24 pm
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"Well, a heartbox usually consists of wooden effigies of the family members," he said. "And its decorated with something the parents would like the child to find meaningful."
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Thu Oct 13, 2022 5:27 pm
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“And how do we pick that?” Aashi asked curiously.

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"Well, think about things that mean a lot to you and I can try to work it into a design. Would you like to see some samples?"
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“Yes, please!”

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Thu Oct 13, 2022 6:32 pm
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(@GrandWild oop)

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"A fish stole my identity. I blame shady" - Omni
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Thu Oct 13, 2022 9:50 pm
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(Omg)

He went into the back and returned with the same boxes he'd shown to Ky.
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Tadaaki and Aashi looked over each one carefully, feeling entirely inadequate to make a choice like this.

“I want one with frogs!” Tasia announced.

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"From the fish mother to the fish death god." - lehmanf
"A fish stole my identity. I blame shady" - Omni
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Fri Oct 14, 2022 12:17 am
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"Frogs?" He nodded. "That can be done, certainly."
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Tasia gasped, looking at him in delight. “It can?!”

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"From the fish mother to the fish death god." - lehmanf
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"Certainly!" He nodded. "I make custom boxes."
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She squealed in delight and pranced in place. “I love frogs a lot!”

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"From the fish mother to the fish death god." - lehmanf
"A fish stole my identity. I blame shady" - Omni
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Fri Oct 14, 2022 12:29 am
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"You certainly do," Sven chuckled.
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Fri Oct 14, 2022 12:45 am
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“The baby needs frogs too,” Tasia decided.

“Maybe the baby won’t like frogs,” Aashi suggested gently.

Tasia looked at her mother like she’d slapped her, outraged. “OF COURSE THE BABY WILL LIKE FROGS!”

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"From the fish mother to the fish death god." - lehmanf
"A fish stole my identity. I blame shady" - Omni
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Fri Oct 14, 2022 12:53 am
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"You could have a frog in the corner," he suggested. "Or along the border.'
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“True,” Tadaaki agreed with a nod. “I suppose a small one would be good? As long as it’s not the focus?” He glanced at Aashi, who nodded. “Not sure what else, though. I don’t know how to predict a child I’ve never met.”

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"From the fish mother to the fish death god." - lehmanf
"A fish stole my identity. I blame shady" - Omni
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