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Post by Erik on Mar 3, 2008 11:52:03 GMT -5
"You have stayed away for a long time," *Erik said solemnly.*
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Post by Pina on Mar 3, 2008 16:40:43 GMT -5
"I didn't mean to," *she said, biting her lip guiltily.*
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Post by Erik on Mar 4, 2008 13:20:23 GMT -5
"Erik knows that. But he wishes..."
*He lowered Julian's head.*
"You are Erik's daughter, and thus he knows he cannot keep you where you are not wanted. But think of him, when you are away. And know he misses you."
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Post by Pina on Mar 5, 2008 1:18:40 GMT -5
((*sniffle*))
*She felt guilty tears prick at her eyes. How could she have stayed away?*
"No, I'm so sorry, daddy. I missed you too- I have no excuse for not visiting, at least."
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Post by Erik on Mar 6, 2008 10:55:37 GMT -5
*Erik reached Julian's hand out to trace Pina's now-long hair.*
"You were busy, no doubt," *he said.* "Erik hopes... he hopes you have not been mistreated."
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Post by Pina on Mar 6, 2008 15:39:39 GMT -5
*She smiled at his touch, the years and the strangeness not affecting the bond between father and daughter. But not the kind of bond he has with his son. Eew.*
"What?" *she blinked in sudden surprise with his words.* "Mistreated? No, no, never."
*The idea of her mother or James- who while a bit aloof, was never anything but kind to her- mistreating her somehow was almost laughable.*
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Post by Erik on Mar 6, 2008 20:38:13 GMT -5
*Erik nodded.*
"That is well. No one will die, in that case. Erik... was not always treated with kindness. It makes him mistrust the company of others."
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Post by Pina on Mar 6, 2008 22:34:33 GMT -5
No one will die? That's... comforting.
"I'm sorry... but you don't have to worry about me. Mama does her best to protect me."
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Post by Erik on Mar 7, 2008 10:06:52 GMT -5
Yes... by keeping you from Erik.
*He forced a smile anyway, which must have look doubly strange on Julian's face.
And that reminded him... he could not be Julian forever.*
"Erik hopes he shall have his own body back soon," *he said, though he had no reason to believe it was possible.*
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Post by Pina on Mar 7, 2008 19:14:56 GMT -5
"What happened?" *she asked curiously.* "How can you, er..."
*She gestured toward Juli- Eri- him.*
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Post by Erik on Mar 10, 2008 15:55:36 GMT -5
*Erik/Julian blinked. Which was good, because his eyes had been getting dry.*
"Which part? Something happened, and suddenly no one could see Erik."
*His eyes darkened as he thought back on what he'd seen. That bloody Phantomess!*
"But Julian can... and Erik is certain he is clever enough to get his body back."
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Post by Pina on Mar 11, 2008 5:47:04 GMT -5
*She nodded slowly. Of course she didn't understand how it was possible- for someone to suddenly be invisible...*
"Is there any way I can help?"
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Post by Erik on Mar 11, 2008 16:10:06 GMT -5
*Erik smiled and reached for her hand.*
"No, Pina. I don't think so. But I will tell you if there is. It helps to see you."
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Post by Pina on Mar 12, 2008 8:03:06 GMT -5
*She nodded slowly, taking Julian's hand.*
"I'm glad you're here. Well, sort of, anyway. You know."
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Post by Erik on Mar 12, 2008 10:25:13 GMT -5
*Erik grimaced, but he appreciated her touch. It was odd, feeling Julian and her layered over whatever sense of himself he had left.*
"Erik will endeavor to be here in actuality," *he said.* "But perhaps I ought to give Julian back the use of his body."
*He didn't wish to part with it. That frisson that always happened when they touched suffused all of him in a way that was nearly overpowering. Like his veins ran with champagne. He had some very surprising thoughts about his current position.*
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