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Post by Pina on Feb 9, 2008 21:21:13 GMT -5
"That's cheating," *Pina said, sticking out her tongue.*
"Longer arms and legs, for one," *she said with a grin.* "But yes, I've been practicing."
*She laughed.*
"I fell in the water, climbing on rocks the other day."
*She smiled, remembering how Richard had rescued her.*
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Post by Julian on Feb 9, 2008 21:28:45 GMT -5
*Julian's eyes widened a moment in concern, but seeing no marks, his brow lifted curiously.*
"But you didn't get hurt too badly did you?"
I would be most upset...if I wasn't here to protect you.
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Post by Pina on Feb 9, 2008 21:34:28 GMT -5
"No, no. I'm fine," *she assured him.* "I mean, my leg got cut on a rock, but it's okay. It wasn't serious or anything."
*She failed to mention her rescuer for some reason. She thought Julian might not like it.*
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Post by Julian on Feb 9, 2008 21:37:32 GMT -5
((*snickers* Now why would you think that.))
"I am glad to hear it wasn't too bad. Do I need to be gentle on you tonight?"
*He looked slightly concerned.*
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Post by Pina on Feb 9, 2008 21:39:59 GMT -5
((*Halo*))
*Raises an eyebrow.*
"Now that couldn't possibly be taken the wrong way."
*She laughed, shaking her head.*
"I'm really fine, Julian. Promise."
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Post by Julian on Feb 9, 2008 22:11:44 GMT -5
"Me? Never."
*Julian looked around suspiciously.*
"So what is it that a girl like you does around her...specifically?"
*He frowned to himself. It seemed pretty dull.*
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Post by Pina on Feb 9, 2008 22:41:40 GMT -5
"Not a lot, honestly. I'm only here until after Mama's wedding- which is soon. Mostly I read and take walks."
*She shrugged.*
"Mama's threatened to invite some people my age to the house to entertain me."
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Post by Julian on Feb 10, 2008 8:21:37 GMT -5
*Julian scrunched his nose in disgust.*
"And I wonder what she would have of that. What purpose could it possibly serve?"
*He frowned, brooding a moment in thought.*
"You don't belong with them, princess. You belong with me."
And mother.
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Post by Pina on Feb 10, 2008 10:50:52 GMT -5
*She nodded slowly, but she couldn't help but think... She didn't mind it here so much. Given the chance, she thought that she could get used to living a relatively normal life. She loved her mother, and even James wasn't so bad. But then again, she missed the safety and comfort she felt living with Erik and Julian.
She sighed. Why must everything be so complicated?*
"I wish I could belong with both."
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Post by Julian on Feb 10, 2008 15:53:49 GMT -5
*Julian stared at her, not understanding how it would be possible to want to stay here. With them. Megan must have infected the poor child's mind with such things. His face flushed in fury for the briefest of moments before he could suppress it.*
"If you want it...truly want it...you will find a way to make it yours."
Sometimes it just takes longer than others.
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Post by Pina on Feb 10, 2008 18:04:39 GMT -5
*She caught his brief expression before it disappeared and frowned.*
"It's not that bad here, really."
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Post by Julian on Feb 10, 2008 21:11:15 GMT -5
"I understand..."
...that you have acclimated.
*Julian sighed and forced a smile.*
"If it makes you happy, I will not press the issue."
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Post by Pina on Feb 10, 2008 21:20:11 GMT -5
*She shrugged, biting her lip, but nodded.*
"Yeah, can we not? I know you and dad want me to live with you, but so does Mama..."
*She sighed.*
"It's kind of upsetting."
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Post by Julian on Feb 10, 2008 21:36:57 GMT -5
*Julian stopped and turned to her, kneeling. It used to let them see eye to eye, but now whe loomed over him. He took her hands gently.*
"I never mean to upset you."
*He shut his eyes briefly, making a sacrifice in that moment.*
"Perhaps we can just visit you here. It that is better."
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Post by Pina on Feb 10, 2008 21:56:14 GMT -5
"You didn't- it's something I've been thinking about a lot, lately."
*She knelt down in front of him, pulling him into a hug.*
"I don't know. Maybe. We'll see."
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