Blue's Blog: Things That Go Bump in the Night...

[joandsarah]

Growler is saying nothing. But he thinks Blue can decide for herself.

[jillyson]

Well, T-Dubs, There's a lot more going on in this world than old Blue ever knew about. My eyes have really been opened on this adventure of mine.

Growler, thank you for your kind offer to keep a lookout for Creeper. After meeting you in person, I have to say that you're much better equipped to know if he's getting closer than I am. Secrets...secrets...the biggest secret I ever kept in my life was what someone was getting for Christmas! But I promise to keep your secret. I'll leave it to you to reveal as much about yourself as you're comfortable doing. At least now I understand how you were able to find me!

[Aussie Karima]

;D Blue, I dare say your eyes have been opened, but at least you relied on your gut instinct & now you have an Ali or a Watcher to help you!
And I see with Growler a net work of Watchers!!

Giggles!

[jillyson]

Thanks for keeping your eyes open for me, too Giggles! I'd be interested in seeing what your tarot cards say about my future - if I even have one!

[Aussie Karima]

Blue,I will dream a dream for you!

;D Giggles!

[jillyson]

Sweet dreams, I hope!
Blue

[holleyberry]

Hey Blue! Looks like you have some people who know a little more than I do about what's going on.
I wouldn't say I am a true believer in "supernatural" and such, but I've seen enough to believe there must be more than "They" tell you.
I agree, you need to use your "talent" to discern who to and not to trust and it appears that you made a good decision meeting Growler.

Too bad your neighbor wasn't home. If he is who Giggles thinks he is, looks like you might have a gaurdian angel, so to speak.
You certainly don't need me trying to get you a bit of stress relief with the hot neighbor. But I can always hope he'll come to see you and "thank you" *wink* for the cookies.


BTW, I'm Nora!

[joandsarah]

Growler is planning on watching that 'hot' neighbour very closely. Lets just say he better watch the seat of his pants.

[jillyson]

Thanks Nora and Growler. I could definitely use the help and support. I was taking a walk again this evening, and I think I saw something I shouldn't have seen.

The place I'm staying is wooded, and therefore has a lot of animals around. They're all timid, nothing to fear. The biggest thing out there that I've seen is a few deer. Well, I think the local animals were getting used to me walking around here. (I know it seems dangerous, but it's VERY secluded, and I'm couped up all day inside by myself, so my evening walks are something I really look forward to.)

Anyway, since I've spotted the deer, I decided to leave them some apples and fruit that I didn't get around to eating. I left it in this little clearing, and went back to check the next night. Sure enough, they were there, chowing down. It was kind of neat, so I did it again. Well, when I went there tonight, I heard some weird noises. I stayed hidden, like I usually do when I watch them. Well, I see my neighbor's back, and it looks like he's got a grip on one of the deer, which is clearly struggling. I don't think I made a sound, but he seemed to know I was there. He called my name, but never turned around.

I just wanted to run - get the hell out of there, ya know? But he knew I was there - who else would it be, right? So I try to act like there's nothing strange going on and yell, "Hi, yeah, it's me. Everything OK?"

He keeps his back to me, and says that the deer was caught up in some wire, and he was pretty sure he was going to have to put it down. He said I should head back, that everything was OK.

His voice was off - I mean, I know he was struggling with this deer and all, but it was...off. When I watch my scary movies and someone tells the girl to run, and she doesn't, I just think of how stupid she is. He says "Go", I should GO. But I don't want to seem like a scared little idiot, and if he's trying to help this animal. then I should help, too. SO I try one more time. I ask him if he needs a hand with the deer.

This time, he didn't leave room for debate. "GO HOME!" he yelled. Except he DIDN'T yell. He said it softly, but in my head, it sounded like he used a megaphone. I swear I could feel his voice in my bones. So I left, walking backwards all the way. As scared as I was, I wasn't turning my back on him for a minute.

I get back to my place, my heart beating a mile a minute. What kind of "wire" could be out there that a deer could get wrapped in? Why wouldn't he want help, or even turn and look at me over his shoulder? I made myself a cup of tea, popped a lovely romantic comedy in the dvd player, and decided I wouldn't think about it until it was light out. Well, about an hour later, I get a knock on my door. Let me tell you, I need to seriously put some adult disposable undergarments on the shopping list if this keeps up. Who else could it possibly be - I know it's him. I can't exactly pretend I'm not home. So I practice my fake smile, and open the door. He's kind of embarrassed - won't look me right in the eye, which is something he's always done before.

"I just wanted to make sure you were OK." he says. "I thought you might've been a little freaked out." he says.

"You think?" Yeah, college-level command of the English language, huh? "I'm fine. Were you able to save the deer?"

"No, I had to put it down. I couldn't stand to let it slowly strangle itself. I was hoping to have it gone before you found it." He's got all the right answers, but I'm feeling LIE LIE LIE.

I don't ask why he was off his property and on mine. (well, it's not MINE, but you know what I mean.) I don't ask how he knew about the deer. I don't ask why he didn't have anyone from his place with him - he's got a ton of folks who work for him that could've taken care of this, or at least helped. I don't tell him I noticed that there's not a drop of blood on him or his clothes. I smile. I cross my arms to hide my shaking hands, and smile for all I'm worth. "That was very considerate of you." Hey, if he's going to lie, I figure I'm entitled to a few myself, right?

By now, he notices that I haven't asked him in. I only just realized this myself. He says, "Campers - they leave all kinds of stuff out there in the woods. I caught sight of the poor thing when it wandered up to my fence tonight, and I followed it until I could catch it." He looked down at his clothes and back up at me, still not meetng my eyes. "I cleaned up before I came to check on you. I figured you've got enough scary things going on without having a bloody mess at your door."

"Would you like to come in?" I couldn't put it off any longer. Besides, the man is a bear. If he wanted to kill me, he could take my door off in about 2 seconds and get me anytime he wanted. "I can make you some tea."

"No, it's pretty late, and it looks like you were in the middle of a movie. I just wanted to check and make sure you were OK." TRUTH. He's lying about everything except wanting to check on me. What is up with THAT?

Anyway, he's gone now, and I'm still a little freaked out. I don't want to be alone right now, and I sure don't think I can sleep now. Who IS this guy?

[holleyberry]

I mean, I'm not sure if I even believe what I am going to suggest, but, he read your mind about the clothes. You were thinking "no blood' and he came up with a story!"
They were the same clothes,huh?
It was weird enough he was strong enough to wrestle with a DEER! Do you know how strong they are!
I think you need to confront him about this. You said it yourself, if he wanted to hurt you he could and would have. Tell him your doubts and see what he says. He already knows you suspect something.
Be careful, Nora

[Aussie Karima]

Blue, he already knows you know!......... he is either reading your mind or he's an expert at body language,though I have a feeling he knows your thoughts!

Anon!

[joandsarah]

I smell a rat, a very large one. Trust me I have a very good nose.

Now what I am going to say may sound strange, but some of the deer in those woods are not really deers but some kind of creature that changes it shape to appear like a deer. I have had some experience of them and were it not for my family turning up one night even I may have been it's dinner. Certainly no man could wrestle one without serious injury. I don't know much about them, but I'm sure my family could take a sniff around for you.

Growler.

[jillyson]

OK, I'm going to take a moment and have a small nervous breakdown....
Better. Now, here I was, all shook up about this guy, and now I have to worry about the deer??? Maybe I was safer with my Creeper - at least there was just one of him!

[holleyberry]

Or it might just have been a deer. No use jumping to conclusions.
If you trust him or her, let Growler look around, but I still think you should go talk to your neighbor.

[jillyson]

Well, I don't know how strong the teenage mutant ninja deer are, (my apologies to the supernatural community who may be participating in this blog - no disrespect intended!) but this guy was out there wrangling it all on his own. And if he could REALLY read my thoughts, he must've known how freaked out I really was, smile or no smile. Do you think I should've pressed harder to invite him inside?

Growler, is it just the freaky deer I should fear, or is it a man who is strong enough to wrestle one?