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Post by Rochester on Nov 14, 2007 20:58:49 GMT -5
*Tears welled in Rochester's eyes as he tried to stammer out and explanation.*
"No. It wasn't....it wasn't me. I mean, he's me, but evil. I'd never..."
*His eyes sought hers urgently.*
"You must....you must know that. Don't you?"
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Post by Shadi on Nov 14, 2007 21:02:20 GMT -5
*Shadi crossed her arms.*
"What is that supposed to mean? You're you, but not you? You're only doing this because I'm threatening to go. I'm not stupid, Rochester. I know exactly what you want from me--And as of now, you've got all you're going to."
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Post by Rochester on Nov 14, 2007 21:21:21 GMT -5
"Shadi, please!"
*Rochester looked around anxiously, as if he could find the answer on the carpet. Then he met her eyes again.*
"Look! Look into my eyes. Can't you see? It's really me and...and I love you."
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Post by Shadi on Nov 14, 2007 21:26:00 GMT -5
*Shadi drifted forward to look closer.*
"You don't have to lo--"
*She trailed off as she really began to look at him. Her tears sprang back as if they'd only been waiting.*
"I don't understand," *she said dully.* "Am I crazy? Or are you?"
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Post by Rochester on Nov 14, 2007 21:56:43 GMT -5
*Rochester paused, stunned by her not leaving. He stuttered.*
"I...uhh...I'm not really sure what happened. I just...I was here...then there and you....you were so upset and I couldn't help, I couldn't get to you. Couldn't save you."
*He pursed his lips.*
"I am so sorry, Shadi."
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Post by Shadi on Nov 14, 2007 22:01:24 GMT -5
*She shook her head stubbornly.*
"No. It's some kind of trick. You're lying to me."
*Tears were flowing down her cheeks now.*
"I can't listen to this. Why can't you just leave it alone? Why make me think...?"
*She turned away to run.*
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Post by Rochester on Nov 14, 2007 23:25:38 GMT -5
*Rochester lunged for her, missing and catching the hem of her skirt, tearing it.*
"Wait, Shadi! Please..."
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Post by Shadi on Nov 14, 2007 23:52:22 GMT -5
*She stumbled, but caught herself.*
"What do you want?" *she cried, rounding on him.* "You've taken everything; my body, my heart. What else can I give you? What more sport will it give you to trick me again?"
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Post by Rochester on Nov 15, 2007 9:28:09 GMT -5
"Shadi...that wasn't me! I swear!"
*Rochester's eyes sought up to hers.*
"Please believe me...I would never intentionally hurt you. I've been going mad, forced to watch him torment you."
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Post by Shadi on Nov 15, 2007 10:01:22 GMT -5
*She wanted to believe him. But she didn't know how. It seemed crazy.*
"Who? You're not making any sense, Rochester! It was you."
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Post by Rochester on Nov 16, 2007 8:17:57 GMT -5
"No!"
*Rochester's eyes were wild.*
"I mean...I know...he looked like me, but....but....it was him."
*His unblinking gaze found the painting.*
"They did this to me. To both of us..."
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Post by Shadi on Nov 16, 2007 11:41:57 GMT -5
*He did seem genuinely distraught. Her heart went out to him.*
"Who?"
*She followed his gaze to the painting.*
"Rochester," *she said softly, hesitantly,* "what are you trying to say?"
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Post by Rochester on Nov 16, 2007 17:55:25 GMT -5
"Say?"
*Rochester looked lost in the confusion for a moment. Then he shot up, ripping the heavy painting from the wall. He stared at it.*
"This...it's wrong...all wrong..."
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Post by Shadi on Nov 16, 2007 18:01:28 GMT -5
*Some half-discarded memory snatched at her.*
"Rochester, while you--he... Before. I thought I saw you... in the painting."
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Post by Rochester on Nov 16, 2007 18:06:19 GMT -5
*His eyes met hers for a moment, trying to understand. She couldn't...could she?*
"Please...tell me...what? What did you see?"
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