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Post by Julian on Dec 17, 2007 11:03:40 GMT -5
*She wasn't hard to track. That man and Megan had been been quiet unsubtle in truth. Under the cover of darkness, Julian slipped in the window and tugged gently on Pina's sheets.*
"Princess...wake up."
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Post by Pina on Dec 17, 2007 15:54:45 GMT -5
*Pina woke up slowly, blinking. When she woke up enough to see Julian, she launched herself at him violently in what can only be described as a superflyingtacklepounce.*
"Julian!"
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Post by Julian on Dec 17, 2007 20:24:46 GMT -5
*Julian caught her deftly, as if such pounces were perfectly normal and expected.*
"Shh, sweet princess, or we will be caught."
*His words held warning but he offered a small smile.*
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Post by Pina on Dec 17, 2007 20:29:23 GMT -5
*Her smile was a bit embarrassed, but it was also ridiculously happy.*
"I'm sorry. I'm so glad you're here," *she whispered.* "And... solid."
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Post by Julian on Dec 17, 2007 20:31:15 GMT -5
*Julian grinned and stroked her hair.*
"How could I not come? After all, I promised..."
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Post by Pina on Dec 17, 2007 20:33:25 GMT -5
"I know, I just didn't know how long..."
*She snuggled up to him adorably.*
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Post by Julian on Dec 17, 2007 20:38:32 GMT -5
*Julian held her body against him.*
"So...you are pleased...being here?"
*He looked about.*
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Post by Pina on Dec 17, 2007 20:42:04 GMT -5
"Don't have any reason not to be," *she said carefully.*
"I miss living with you and daddy. Mama and Norrington... they're so... normal. I don't think I belong."
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Post by Julian on Dec 17, 2007 20:48:29 GMT -5
*Julian kissed her forehead softly, as if it might cure her ills.*
"It's all right. Normal people...they are over-rated. When you are ready to come home, we will take you with open arms. But..."
*He lowered his eyes gently.*
"We want you to figure out what is best for you."
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Post by Pina on Dec 17, 2007 20:54:28 GMT -5
*She nodded.*
"That's the whole problem, though. I don't know what's best- and I feel like I'll have to choose. Mama doesn't want me living with Daddy, and I don't think he wants me with them."
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Post by Julian on Dec 17, 2007 21:18:47 GMT -5
*Julian sighed gently.*
"I am sorry, princess. I would not have you deal with such things. I know that when the ones we love must choose..."
*He thought of Erik and Christian and his lips tightened a moment.*
"...it can be hard."
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Post by Pina on Dec 17, 2007 21:21:58 GMT -5
*She nodded with a sigh.*
"Things used to be so much easier."
Until mama came back.
*She regretted the thought as soon as it appeared. That wasn't true. She didn't mean it. Did she?*
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Post by Julian on Dec 17, 2007 21:26:37 GMT -5
*Julian nodded, drawing her closer to him.*
"I know."
And they might be again.
"But as you grow up, things tend to get more complicated."
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Post by Pina on Dec 17, 2007 21:31:01 GMT -5
"I wish they didn't."
*She shrugged, content in his arms. This felt right.*
"I suppose, then life would be boring, though."
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Post by Julian on Dec 17, 2007 21:33:54 GMT -5
*Julian gave a low chuckle.*
"And we couldn't have that, now could we?"
*He lifted her chin to meet her gaze.*
"But they have been...treating you well?"
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