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Post by ted on Aug 8, 2006 10:24:37 GMT -5
"Your mother and my grandfather would never..." *He took the paper in frustration and tore it in two.* "This isn't legal, Jo. We both know that the two people have to be present and sign their names in the register at a wedding. If your mother...sold you...to Grandfather..." *Laurie looked pained to say such a thing about his beloved parental-figures.* "Then you would still belong to him. I'm sorry you thought..." *he shook his head and sighed.* "If you go to the kitchen, Cook will give you something to eat, and then I'll see about getting you your passage back to America." *Laurie turned to leave the room, unable to bear seeing Jo sunk to this level. This was not the Jo he knew, the Jo he...loved...*
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Post by Arielle on Aug 8, 2006 11:24:08 GMT -5
*Arielle stepped forward quickly, her eyes showing the sadness she felt for Jo. Stepping forward, she took Jo's arm.* Laurie, there's no need to send her away. I'm sure we can find a place for her here in Paris, or anywhere else she would care to go. Is that alright, Jo?
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Post by Jo Laurence on Aug 8, 2006 11:57:11 GMT -5
*Jo stared at the paper that had floated to the floor.* But-but we must be married, I'm sure....that I can invent a law*She nodded.* Oh yes, in the case of more than 3 daughters lost a mother has the right to marry the rest of her children to whowever she chooses without their prior consent.*She looked up into Laurie's face,a little of her old spark returning.* They said you wouldn't believe me, that wasn't the real wedding certificate.
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Post by Selena on Aug 8, 2006 13:43:07 GMT -5
((Logan? Scary, scary twist....))
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Post by Logan on Aug 8, 2006 13:45:27 GMT -5
((Ahhhh fuck.))
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Post by ted on Aug 8, 2006 13:46:51 GMT -5
*Laurie sighed. Clearly the family trauma had turned Jo's mind a little. It was heartbreaking to see her like this--no spirit, no hope, mindlessly believing what she'd been told.* "They lied to you Jo, whoever they are...things are different in Europe." *He turned to Arielle and spoke in a whisper only she could hear.* "Look after her, for a while, will you? I must go telegraph Grandfather, and perhaps send for a doctor. I'm not certain Jo is in her right mind."
(("They said..."? Sounds like someone's been abducted and probed by aliens.))
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Post by Jo Laurence on Aug 8, 2006 13:56:54 GMT -5
*Jo shook her head.* I am in my right mind!. *She paced frantically.* Do you think I am happy? Do you suspect for one moment that I want to be married to you? *Her voice rose to a louder pitch.* Well I don'y. But I am so I must face the music!. *She flung herself down to the floor in her anger.*
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Post by ted on Aug 8, 2006 14:01:08 GMT -5
"Annullments are easily come by, even were this legal to begin with. You need not worry yourself about being shackled to me, Miss March!" *Laurie said, his voice low thunder, his face and eyes dark as he turned and stalked from the room.*
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Post by Arielle on Aug 8, 2006 14:04:58 GMT -5
*Arielle's eyes widened slightly, but she remained calm all the same. Stepping forward, she helped Jo to her feet.* Perhaps you would...um...like something to eat? I'm sure the cook can whip something up for you, and you must be famished. *She smiled politely, though a sadness for Jo was reflected in her dark eyes.*
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Post by Jo Laurence on Aug 8, 2006 14:11:01 GMT -5
*Jo smiled at the girl who looked years younger than herself.* Thank you.
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Post by Arielle on Aug 8, 2006 14:24:30 GMT -5
*Arielle took Jo's arm and led her to the beautiful kitchens, smiling when they arrived and she saw the cook.* Excuse me, this lady would like something to eat. *The cook smiled back at Arielle and and Jo as Arielle turned to face the girl.* What would you like?
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Post by Jo Laurence on Aug 8, 2006 15:25:53 GMT -5
*Jo shok her head, displaying her fine glossy locks to the world.* I don't know, its been so long since I've eaten- I've forgotten.
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Post by Arielle on Aug 8, 2006 16:40:39 GMT -5
((I changed my mind. She's not a girl after my own heart if she even lets that sentence come out of her mouth.))
*Arielle unconsciously tugged at one of the looped braids she had tied her hair in.* I'm sure the cook can do anything or find anything...animal crackers? Soup? Chicken? Ice cream? Sandwiches? *She thinks for a moment.* I'm going to have some cake, myself. I've been craving it lately...*She smiles at Jo.*
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Post by Buffy Summers on Aug 8, 2006 16:56:26 GMT -5
((Animal crackers? lol))
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Post by kayte on Aug 8, 2006 16:58:18 GMT -5
((They eat them in the kitchens...I don't know...They're SueFood for now!))
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