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Post by Der Tod on Oct 28, 2007 16:59:10 GMT -5
"It is odd. I have discovered that even humans do not understand the actions of their fellows. I suppose if even that is so, that I will never completely know myself."
*He hugged her back, then gave her a smile, trying lighten the mood*
"So, did anything interesting happen while I was out?"
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Post by Renn on Oct 28, 2007 20:56:21 GMT -5
"Not particularly," *she said with a smile.* "Just been thinking."
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Post by Der Tod on Oct 28, 2007 20:58:59 GMT -5
"Oh? Any deep thoughts?"
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Post by Renn on Oct 28, 2007 21:03:54 GMT -5
"Well, I was thinking about you- I don't know what it is you do, exactly."
*She shrugged, unsure of how to word the question.*
"What's it like being Death?"
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Post by Der Tod on Oct 28, 2007 21:13:51 GMT -5
"Hmmm...it is hard to explain what I am. Immortal, yes. Death is the only thing that cannot die. Would be silly if it were not so. Being Death is being ancient. You are as old as time itself, yet do not look it. You cannot be biased--Death stops for no one, Death is neutral. It matters not who you were in life. Great King or lowly peasant, good man or bad. I will come."
*He paused a moment, in thought*
"I can make exceptions, but it is very rare and only if I have approval from greater powers than myself. This happens almost never...there are plans and many plots for everyone."
*He stopped there. He could possibly get in trouble for saying too much about that end of things*
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Post by Renn on Oct 28, 2007 21:28:54 GMT -5
*She nodded, taking his words in, frowning slightly. If he was as old as time itself, why would he choose to be with her of all people? And it scared her a little- thinking that she was in the same room as one of the most powerful beings in the world. Though he didn't seem threatening, not really.*
"Greater powers? Who? Or can you not say...?"
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Post by Der Tod on Oct 28, 2007 21:34:04 GMT -5
"Gott...er, God. I should not say more, however. Humans are not supposed to know overmuch of such things."
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Post by Renn on Oct 28, 2007 21:40:01 GMT -5
"I understand," *she said, nodding.*
"What about..."
*She stopped, again unsure of how to say it, without being presumptuous. She didn't want to fool herself into thinking he'd want to be with her forever.*
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Post by Der Tod on Oct 28, 2007 21:41:45 GMT -5
"About what, Rennifly?"
*He put an arm around her shoulders*
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Post by Renn on Oct 28, 2007 21:45:17 GMT -5
*She sighed. Might as well be blunt.*
"What happens if you find someone that... that you want to stay with. Do they die, same as everyone else?"
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Post by Der Tod on Oct 28, 2007 21:53:53 GMT -5
*He stiffened. He knew she would ask, someday. He'd been hoping it would be longer before she brought it up.*
"Once...there was someone else. Sisi, those who were close to her called her. History remembers her as the Empress Elisabeth of Austria. I...cared for her. More than Death should care for a mortal. I did not want to take her across...but exceptions could not be made, and she wanted to leave with me."
*He heaved a sigh*
"I did not think I could feel that way again, but here you are. I hope...that perhaps an exception will be made this time."
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Post by Renn on Oct 28, 2007 21:59:09 GMT -5
*Her face fell, and she looked slightly uncomfortable.*
"I'm sorry- I shouldn't have brought it up..."
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Post by Der Tod on Oct 28, 2007 22:03:16 GMT -5
*He held her in his arms*
"No, Renn, it is all right. I would do everything I could to keep you. Even if it meant..."
Be certain before you say it.
"...breaking the rules."
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Post by Renn on Oct 28, 2007 22:09:06 GMT -5
*She smiled sadly, wishing she could kiss him properly. She wouldn't have him get in trouble for her- There were ways to gain immortality without the help of the so-called greater powers.*
"Thank you," *she said, returning his embrace. Her next words were in a whisper.*
"I love you."
*She was surprised to find that she truly meant it.*
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Post by Der Tod on Oct 28, 2007 22:12:58 GMT -5
*She said it...before he had gained the courage to do so. He kissed her forehead*
"I love you, too."
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