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Post by Irene on Jun 16, 2007 8:34:00 GMT -5
*As Irene and Sherlock danced, they came over to Sweeney Todd*
"Mr. Todd! Thank goodness. Mr. Holmes, this is Sweeney Todd. He's another friend."
*She looked back at Dracula*
"This will be hard, with him watching me. So far, I think the plan is that I find some way of angering him, causing him to lock me in his room. And after...after he's done, when he comes out, you two could find some way of getting me out without being seen."
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Post by Genghis Khan on Jun 16, 2007 8:50:28 GMT -5
*Satan approached her lover* "You look wonderful, my darling. As always." *Genghis smiled and kissed her hand reverently.* "You look...magnificent." *He looked her over, passion renewed. But something caught his eye.* Her? Why is she here?*His brow furrowed. He turned to Satan with a formal bow.* "Pardon me, my lady, if only for a moment. Something is very wrong." *He kissed her hand once more and made his way down the steps to Emily. His eyes were intense and his voice a low hiss.* "What are you doing here?"
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Post by Emily on Jun 16, 2007 8:54:42 GMT -5
*Emily stood up at once and refused to meet Genghis' eyes.*
"It's a free country..." *she said lamely, suddenly feeling exhausted and just wanting to get away more than ever.*
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Post by Satan on Jun 16, 2007 9:01:47 GMT -5
*Satan, immediatley understanding what had happened to Emily, walked over to her son, drink in hand*
"Honestly, am I the only female in this house you two aren't using in your sexual power plays?"
*After a pause, Satan spoke very loudly*
"And that was NOT meant to give EITHER of you ideas!"
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Post by Genghis Khan on Jun 16, 2007 9:03:40 GMT -5
*It was then that Genghis noticed the silver chain. He took her hand gently, lifting it questioningly, his eyebrow arched perfectly as understanding came to him.*
"But you are not. My son has done this? To what purpose?"
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Post by Emily on Jun 16, 2007 9:08:18 GMT -5
"Oh what do you THINK? Honestly, Genghis, you're not stupid!" *she shut up for a moment as her voice almost trembled.* "He did it for you. It's all about you. You guys should really just beat the hell out of each other and get it over with. Why use us in your games?"
*She tugged her hand away, and the chain uncoiled easily, laying harmlessly in Genghis' grasp.*
"Hold on to it. Tightly."
*She glanced at the door and then picked up and ran, not having to dispose of her shoes this time. The chain snapped after her, but at last she eluded it and made it to the terrace, stopping to catch her breath on the far edge, away from the door and the full length of the chain.*
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Post by Genghis Khan on Jun 16, 2007 9:24:01 GMT -5
*Genghis held the chain fast as she pulled and ran. He pursed his lips sternly as he watched her go. He's face turned harder as he threw the chain to the ground. His tension was apparent in his posture, the strain in his shoulders. He stood for a moment, looking for his son, but then decided to follow her to the terrace to get some answers.*
We could have talked about this like men. Irene was a misunderstanding. And what I did to his wife was for his best interest.
*His demeanor softened slightly as he approached her.*
"Are you...I mean, did it hurt you?"
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Post by Emily on Jun 16, 2007 9:26:04 GMT -5
*Emily conjured up a cigarette and lit it to try and stop her hands from shaking.*
"Did what hurt?" *she asked casually.* "The chain or the--"
*She hugged herself.*
"Yes."
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Post by Genghis Khan on Jun 16, 2007 9:28:49 GMT -5
*Genghis swallowed and took a step towards her, palm outstretched.*
"May I look at it?"
I didn't mean to involve you, I swear.
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Post by Emily on Jun 16, 2007 9:31:13 GMT -5
"I really don't want to be looked at right now. Or ever. I'm going home."
*She turned away and went down the steps towards the dark gardens, disappearing from view.*
...it's been weeks. I don't think I have a home to go to, anymore.
*Biting back a sob, she fled towards the river.*
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Post by Peter Petrelli on Jun 16, 2007 9:35:41 GMT -5
*Pulls the domino mask from his face, Peter bursts out one of the windows and in full flight toward the river.*
You don't even know this woman.
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Post by Genghis Khan on Jun 16, 2007 9:39:39 GMT -5
Women. I don't think I will ever understand them.
*Genghis turned sharply and walked back to the main hall. He approached his son and Satan. Pursing his lips for a moment, he spoke in a low voice with a dignified air, but there was aggression beneath it.*
"We need to talk. Now."
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Post by Satan on Jun 16, 2007 10:02:08 GMT -5
*Looks at her son*
"What did you do now?"
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Post by Genghis Khan on Jun 16, 2007 10:09:13 GMT -5
*Genghis was deadpan and his voice was cold.*
"Apparently we have had a bit of a misunderstanding."
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Post by Christine on Jun 16, 2007 10:09:51 GMT -5
*Christine turned to face him* "Erik?" Ye gads, she's talking to me! What do I say? What do I want? What possessed me to come here?"Christine, Erik is very sorry you saw what you did. He--I... it was not meant to happen that way." "It doesn't matter that I saw it. What matters is that it happened." *Christine sighed* "My return here has caused nothing but grief. For everyone I know."
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