Treasure Hunting!

[Seor Etal]

**Carrying a shovel, a parchment, and, as usual, her weapons, Seor walked across the shores of the sea. The otter loved the feeling of the sand underneath her, as it was very soft. If she was to imagine walking on clouds, Seor would have thought that walking on the sand was a feeling that was close enough.
Averting her eyes from the sun that was beaming down in front of her, the otter looked for a place to rest. Seeing a boulder in the distance, she decided to go there, as it would also provide shade. Jogging slowly, Seor was panting a little when she reached her destination. The otter hadn't realised that the boulder had been so far away; it seemed only a short distance from where she was standing before.
Setting the shovel down, Seor scanned the horizon. It was much easier to see while standing in the shade, for the sun couldn't easily tease her. To her left, was the almighty sea, and to her right-**
Boo! What ya doin', Seor?
**The otter knew who it was without turning to look.**
I was thinkin' that maybe a few of us could go and search for treasure, Verrie. I found this at the barracks, looks like a map t'me.
**Seor handed the parchment to her friend. Verrie scanned it, muttering to herself.**
Hmm... Aye, 'tis the shores, 'tis the bloomin' boulder we're standin' at.
Really?
Aye, look, see this dot? H'I'll wager 'tis the boulder here, and look, a few feet 'way, 'tis another.
**Seor looked in the direction that Verrie pointed at, and saw that she was right. Looking back at the map, she percieved that there was a dot several centimetres away from another, slightly larger than the first. Looking to her right, she saw a slightly smaller boulder than the one she was standing beneath.**
So, 'bout the bloomin' treasure hunt. Are ye gonna start yet?
It's goin' to be too borin' with just the three of us, and next time you and Verrie don't have to stalk me.
I wasn't stalkin' ye!
I never said you did.
Yea ye did!
**Seor shrugged.**
Who here has a loud and clear voice?
There's only one 'o us here who can surpass that.
H'Alright, don't ask me next time without sayin' a bloomin' please.
A bloomin' please.
Ha ha, very funny. Close yer ears, both of ye. ANYONE WANTIN' TO GO A TREASURE HUNTIN', O'ER HERE! O'ER HERE!
**Flinching, Ty smiled weakly.**
Wi' a voice like that, vermin from the lands 'o ice an' snow can hear that!

[Maleava]

**Maleava sat in the shade of a tree, near the sea, reading a book. Looking over occasionally at the calling sea, the mouse wanted to close her eyes and sleep, but her mind wouldn't let her. So she kept on reading.
Yusiiof kept on climbing, though already his legs were beginning to soften and his head beginning to spin. Looking down, he saw the crow who was ready to take flight, to attack him. Shielding-
ANYONE WANTIN' TO GO A TREASURE HUNTIN', O'ER HERE! O'ER HERE!

She flinched at how loud the creature could shout (OOC: Please, no offense!) and looked over at the sea to see who it was. She saw three silhouettes that she had missed before standing under a pretty big boulder. They were carrying things, but the mouse could hardly make them out. Deciding quickly, Maleava took her book and jogged over.
Once reaching the boulder and the three creatures, who were friendly-looking otters, the mouse became shy again. Looking at her footpaws, she murmured so that the others could barely hear her.**
If you don't mind, can I join you guys?

[Seor Etal]

**Seor laughed at Ty's comment, but stopped when she saw a figure behind Verrie's shoulders. It was a mouse.**
If you don't mind, can I join you guys?
**All three otters turned around to look at her. The mouse was looking down at her footpaws.**
Of course ye can, if'n ye can stand m'sister's everythin'.
**Verrie threw Ty a look.**
Ah yes? And what is this everythin'?
Ach, everythin'
Ye don't 'ave anythin' better t'say?
'Twas-
Yeah, whatever. Ignore them, they're just having a petit conversation.
Aye, and ye're the peacemaker, aye?
Aye aye aye.

[Maleava]

**Maleava couldn't but help smiling at the otters. They were so friendly!**
Who's the cap'n here?

[Seor Etal]

Me, 'o course!
Anybody but him, duh!
**Shaking her head, Seor smiled.**
Actually, there isn't one here, we're all the same. Feel free to start the actual treasure hunt when ye've done your talkin'.
Who d'ye think y'are? Capn'?
**Ty turned towards the mouse.**
Seor's got the better chance out of us two, y'know. Anyways, what's yore name?

[Maleava]

Seor's got the better chance out of us two, y'know. Anyways, what's yore name?
**Maleava smiled.**
Actually, I think you all can be the cap'n. My name's Maleava, by the way.

[Seor Etal]

Maleava? That's a cool name by the name. Where d'ye come from?
Ach, c'mon Seor. Surely ye can tell where she comes from?
What 'bout you, Ty?
Me? I think we should start the treasure hunt NOW.

[Maleava]

Well, me too, I guess. May I see the map, please?

[Seor Etal]

Sure, no problem. Verrie, give Maleava the map.
**Verrie handed the map over.**
Y'see, we're here, standin' at this bloomin' boulder represented by this dot here, then there's another dot further off, but 'tis smaller than this one here. It's represented on the map, see?
**The ottermaid pointed towards the two dots on the map.**
And that's probably the proof that this treasure may be here.

[Maleava]

**Maleava studied the map that Verrie showed her.**
Hmm... You're right. Hey, this map is pretty exact, it even shows thse two conifer trees there, standing beside another boulder! Cool! But do you guys know where the treasure could be? Is it shown on this map or is it like written in a riddle to give the searchers a clue or something like that?

[Seor Etal]

Hey, that's right! There ain't anythin' written on here or drawn on here that shows a treasure or somethin' about that!
Y'sure?
Well... No actually. But why d'ye say that if ye don't know neither?
In fact, I don't, but Seor seems to.
**Both otters looked at their friend, who was smiling slightly.**
What?
Y'remember how you guys were stalking me-
I wasn't!
Well I say this on the back, but I didn't get the chance to read it before somebody popped up from nowhere.
You're so mysterious, Seor. You're not very descriptive, y'know?
I dunno. Anyways, what d'ye think of this, Maleava?
**Seor indicated the parchment.**
Flip it over.

OOC: Don't you find it funny that we post on the same thread during the same day, but whenever you're logged on I'm not and when I am you're not?

[Maleava]

**Maleava flipped the map over. There were words written in a neat by tiny hand. They looked a bit blurry, probably because of age. The mouse squinted at them.**
It reads, well... I can't exactly read them, but I can make them out a little.

OOC: I think you should make up what it says, I'm not very good at riddles and stuff.
And yes, it's true! But I have lot's of homework, and my eyes get tired easily, so after I write I log off and just rest. I guess then you log on.
Hey, cool! You turned into a 'member' from a 'trainee'!

[Seor Etal]

OOC: How 'bout I make up two lines, and you make up another two? Me neither, I'm not very good at this stuff, but I think it'd be fun to try for both of us.
I did? That's pretty interesting. I didn't even notice!
BIC: **Verrie peered over Maleava's shoulders.**
I can see a bit, it says somethin' like:
Standin' in the soft pale clouds,
On to one side, so to find green and brown...
OOC: Does it have to rhyme?

[Luggy Urm]

Luggy Urm the mole was taking a stroll outside, there was never a time he didn't enjoy the great outdoors. He heard some beast talking, so Urm thought that he could go join them. He only met one beast so far. "'Ello! Oi'm Luggy Urm. Oi wes wondereng wot ye were doin'?"

[Seor Etal]

**The three otters turned around to see a mole standing there, looking quite friendly. Seor smiled.**
We're just havin' a treasure hunt. I found this at the barracks, and I thought that 'twould be a treasure map. It shows this place here, and there's words written on the back.
**The otter showed the mole the map.**
Would ye like t'join us?