I think it's just me reading too fast, frankly. It's been a weird few days, so I think I missed it.

You rewrote the post twice and I even posted about him taking the horse in the OOC between the first time you wrote it and the time you rewrote it. The fact that the old man was talking to Abel was hinted at THREE TIMES in the GM's post. "Remember where I told the Inn was?"

....you didn't stop and think "Hmmm this guy never told Steven where the Inn is. Maybe he's not speaking to Steven."

Then there's the fact that he writes "Then looking at Abel" before offering the horse.

THEN he also says "It will be faster than running. The doctor is not as strong and fast as your friend here."

How odd that the old man would be referring to Steven in that way? Could that possibly further indicate that the old man ISN'T TALKING TO STEVEN????

I'm not sure I can stay in this roleplay if the world is going to keep revolving around your character just because you don't read the posts properly or even apologize for taking away opportunities for my character to do stuff that gets him involved with the plot.
Frankly, I find it annoying and extremely disrespectful. I'm doing my best to help the plot along and I read every post carefully to make sure I understand what my fellow roleplayer is intending to do so I can write a good post. Is that too much for me to hope for? That same mutual respect?

Yeah, sorry 'bout that. In light of recent events, would you mind if I took some time off?

I'd like some time to at least clear my plate so I can fix my mistakes without having to rush out some stuff, since real life things have prevented me from thinking properly.

More my fault then anything, I've never had the time to really focus on this, which has obviously proven detrimental for everyone involved. Probably should've thought more in light of that, so give me a few days to clear my plate so I can really fix my mistakes.

Say what you will, but I'll need some time. I know I fucked up and I wanna figure out how to fix it, but the things I've done recently have all been pretty bad so I'll try to fix up myself before I fail further.

I don't know about the GM, but it doesn't bother me. I would rather wait a few days for a post than have to figure out how to respond to a half-assed one-- but maybe that's just me.

I want my character to perceive your character the way you want your character to be perceived. That sounds complicated, but it's the simplest way I can think to phrase it. I myself can tell you're not trying to make Steven an idiot or a jerk, but when things like this happen, I can't in good faith dumb down my character to go along with it. Especially when my character is suppose to be very logical and attentive to detail. I'm hoping you understand where I'm coming from. I'm really not trying to come off as an ass, but it's frustrating.

Aaawlrighty then. Take a break over a weekend and things happen :S

@Lord Santa Let's say all of us take until next Monday from this game so that you can clear your situation. Will you be able to continue playing with full attention? If not, I might have to consider closing the shop unless others have the motivation to see through the story I've written.

@taistelusopuli I'm still willing to continue, I've just been busy.