Welcome to Ellis Park

Come for picnic, bring the kids or just stroll through the wonderful setting.

Blaze ended up in the park. The temperature was nice and he figured a walk/jog/stroll would help him try and clear his head. Things were still weighing on him, and the fresh air always seemed to work.

Once he got the the small covered bridge, Blaze stopped. It was a perfect spot to stop so he leaned up on the railing enough to sit and flipped himself around that he was leaning on a pillar and one of his legs was dangling over the small creek that ran under the bridge, while he propped the other up on the top rail. He watched the water for a while, quickly losing himself in thought.

When Lyna left the gallery, she drove to the park. She had been neglecting her walks and this one was past due. She followed one of the paths, just walking along where it lead her to. Eventually someone familiar came in to view. Or she thought he looked familiar. Going on the assumption that it was, Lyna detoured from the path and headed to the bridge. The closer she got, the more sure she became. Stopping a few feet from him, she leaned against the side of the bridge. "Hello... Small world sometimes, huh?"

Blaze had that feeling that someone was near, but he didn't think anything of it until he heard the familiar voice. Glancing in her direction, he smiled. Hey, Lyna. It is a small world. how have you been? He repositioned himself so he could see her better.

"I have been alright. Just busy. What about you?" Lyna smiled. "I saw your sister and Anthony earlier today."

I've been better, but there's no use in complaining - just have to figure a few things out. Blaze bit his lip, stopping suddenly. I'm glad that Sage was out, she's needs to be around people right now. She's been cooped up to long. When I left the cabin, Sage, Anthony and M were watching a movie. It was too much for me. He grinned a bit.

He slipped off the railing only to lean on it. Marina keeping you busy?

By the time he was done talking, Lyna figured that he was out because he needed to get out. She wanted to offer to do something with him, just to get his mind off whatever was bothering him. But the words just would not come out. In the end, she was shy, even if her suggestion was innocent.

She nodded. "Of course. But I don't mind."

I tell ya, the bosses are slave drivers aren't they? He smiled, noticing that she wanted to say something but stopped. He knew that Lyna was a quiet person - so different from his last one...what... he didn't even know what category to try and place her in - there just wasn't one for her (in a good way of course). He clipped off that thought and stood straight up.

You enjoying the park? We can walk if you would like. Blaze slipped his hands into his pockets trying to be at ease. It had nothing to do with her - it was him.

Lyna softly laughed. "I suppose. Its like her child and I understand that."

She nodded with a smile. "I love coming here. I had been putting it off. But yes, I'd like to walk, if you'd like to." She noticed his unease, but chalked it up to whatever seemed to be bothering him.

He gave Lyna a half grin. My sister just likes to be the boss of me. Blaze chuckled.

Then let's walk, I've always loved the beach, but it seems that the woods have grown on me more since I've been out here. He held out his arm if Lyna wanted to take it. He would understand if she didn't want to.

"Aren't siblings supposed to be that way?" Lyna smiled at him.

"I'm a fan of nature. Well, as long as it has beautiful surroundings." She tentatively linked her arm with his, overcoming a little bit of her shyness.

I guess they are. I'm thankful that I do have such a great sister. Yeah, they got on each others nerves, but he wouldn't change it for the world.

He relaxed a little bit once she took his arm, smiling to her briefly as they started walking. Besides working and walking, what else have you been doing to pass your time?

Lyna smiled a bit. "Writing, some yoga, and the usual day to day stuff. What about you?"

He shrugged a bit. I just finished putting a deck on the back of Sage's cabin, I've been working, doing some racing. I've won a few, but I let the kids keep their cars - they were hunks of junk. Blaze glanced over to Lyna and smiled.

"That's generous of you, even if they were junk." Lyna smiled. "I think Sage will be surprised to see a deck. She mentioned something about hoping it would done in time for the party Anthony suggested." She did not know if Blaze had heard of it yet considering it was just formulated today.

She saw if before it was finished. I'm not sure if she's seen it yet. I just got the railing up this afternoon. Blaze felt himself relaxing even a bit more then he looked to Lyna with a cocked eyebrow. A party? Already? At Anthony's suggestion? Interesting...

He had to smile at the thought - it had been a long time since there had been any kind of gathering - he hoped it would be nice, and Sage would be ready for it.

"A get together of sorts, I guess." Lyna shrugged a little. "I'm just glad to be invited."

Any friend of Marina's is invited. I think it'll be fun. He looked to her and smiled. They had walked a ways and came up on a bench. Would you like to keep walking the path or have a seat for a little while?

"I knew she would insist I come, so I didn't bother thinking otherwise." Lyna glanced to the bench. "Either is fine with me."

So was there mention if it was a cook-out or just a chill out session? Blaze was okay with walking the path some more, so they continued on and smiled. I'm sure it won't be like the Halloween party. I don't know how I ended up vegging with the kids most of the time. Come to think of it, that was probably the last time Blaze had seen Lyna.

"No, I don't think there was mention of the type of party." Lyna shook her head then smiled. "I doubt it'll be that crazy. I hung out for a bit then slipped away."

Maybe I'll whip out the grill and we can get some dogs, burgers and wings going. He nodded to himself in agreement. If I know Sage, she'll be wanting to decorate a little too. She can't not do that when it comes to having a party.

Blaze looked to Lyna then back to the path. So what do you like to do for fun?

Lyna shrugged. "Writing, reading, walking, yoga, swimming..." She doubted her activities were exciting. "What about you?"

He laughed a little. It sounds like what you do for fun is something you do everyday. Blaze thought for a few minutes. Well, I like to play pool, not to mention swimming, volunteer some at the local human league and chill out on the porch and do nothing sometimes.

Lyna smiled. "Not exciting, but that's alright." She listened to Blaze talk. "I've never really played pool. Nothing is good. I rarely do nothing. I suppose I should."