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Post by Queen Dopplepopplus on Mar 20, 2008 23:02:19 GMT -5
Jess now totally uncrazy had decided to take a walk, she made sure Bruce and Alfred knew she was going to be okay, although she knew they were afraid.
It was a bit chilly outside when she found herself walking in front of Le Rouge et L'Epine and smiled. She walked inside, only to find it a little empty and a little colder than she remembered.
"Hello? Cry-Baby? Brandi?"
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Post by Brandi on Mar 21, 2008 7:09:23 GMT -5
((Hey, Jess. I'm really not ignoring this thread, but I'm going to be gone for a week and didn't want to lock you up. If you're still around when I get back, I'd love to jump in.))
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Post by Queen Dopplepopplus on Mar 21, 2008 16:07:10 GMT -5
((Sounds like a plan ))
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Post by Brandi on Apr 1, 2008 19:18:33 GMT -5
((*iz back*))
*Brandi peeked through a door with a quirked brow.*
"Jess? That you?"
*She looked starker than before, her hair much redder and bound tightly back. Her clothing was functional and she looked more toned.*
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Post by Queen Dopplepopplus on Apr 1, 2008 20:10:47 GMT -5
((woot))
Smiling Jess brushed back her hair, her eyes were gaunt with sleeplessness and she was thinner than she had been when she had been staying at the inn, although she looked better, the time she spent crazy and the nightmares were taking a toll on her.
"Yea it's me, hey" she walked over to Brandi and pulled her in to a tight hug, although they hadn't really known each other that well, she felt a small connection with the woman. She was one of the few people she could call a friend.
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Post by Brandi on Apr 2, 2008 8:20:03 GMT -5
*Brandi let out a sharp exhale in surprise at the sudden hug. It had been unexpected after all. She stroked Jess's back as soothingly as she could manage.*
"Hey now...what's up?"
*She tried to lean back enough to gauge the other's expression.*
"Is everything ok?"
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Post by Queen Dopplepopplus on Apr 2, 2008 17:48:02 GMT -5
Jess smiled sadly and nodded "It's better than it's been in a long time, just-" she pulled away and wiped tears that were forming "I've had a long couple months."
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Post by Brandi on Apr 2, 2008 18:22:29 GMT -5
I so get that.
"Hey now..."
*Brandi ushered Jess into the kitchen and put the kettle on.*
"You a tea drinker? Want something else?"
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Post by Queen Dopplepopplus on Apr 2, 2008 18:28:41 GMT -5
"Tea's good" she sighed and sat down "sorry about the tear-" she waved her hand absently behind her "-thing."
Jess stared at her feet for a moment before sighing "H-how are you?"
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Post by Brandi on Apr 3, 2008 7:22:29 GMT -5
*Brandi shook her head with a smile and waved dismissively as she set the water to boiling.*
"Don't you worry about that. You won't be judged for that around here."
*She suggested a seat.*
"I'm managing. But you...you want to tell me what's up? Then maybe if there's anything else I can do to help you?"
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Post by Queen Dopplepopplus on Apr 3, 2008 21:24:02 GMT -5
Jess sniffled and scratched her head nervously "Now this is going to sound a little nutso, but bear with me." She took a deep breath and began at the begining, from meeting Bruce Wayne to running to the suddenly appearing stately Wayne manor to the picnic, which she spent a little time reminiscing.
To the one night stand with Raziel, the fight with Bruce. Then finally about being kidnapped by Ra's Al Ghul and Dr. Crane and the poison which caused her to go crazy and living on the streets for an undetermined amount of time after running away from Wayne Manor. Then the antidote that Caleb created and the wonderful night she spent with Bruce.
After once again taking a deep breath she pulled out a little brown bottle and took a sip before slipping it back in to her jacket pocket.
"Damn this place."
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Post by Brandi on Apr 4, 2008 7:45:06 GMT -5
*Brandi sat quietly, just listening.*
Wow.
*And then she made a realization. Even with everything, War, the kids...her problems were bearable. She had Cry-Baby and Kris that supported her no matter what was thrown their way. And she knew that that made a difference, having an anchor. When Jess was done, she reached out her hand to touch the other woman's. Her eyes were gentle and sympathetic.*
"I...that's...." *She licked her lips.*
"Is there anything I can do? I mean, do you need a place to stay?"
*That was what was really important, making her feel safe and rested. And she was trying like hell not to ask how Raziel was in bed. Now was not the time. Not that there would be a time. That was...there wouldn't be...whatever.*
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Post by Queen Dopplepopplus on Apr 4, 2008 22:18:35 GMT -5
She gave a heaving sigh and smiled genuinely at Brandi "I-I'm living with Bruce actually" she shook a bit "I know I won't be able to go in to the library for a while, but the house is big, there are plenty of places I can go, I mean there's always the garden, or the study-" her mind drifted to her bedroom as images of the night she was cured came floating back, giving her a sense of calm.
She felt an urge to see what Brandi was thinking, but controlled it, her mind wasn't ready for reading minds, although she had a feeling it was something about Raziel. "I haven't seen anyone other than Bruce, Alfred and Caleb for a long while, and I knew" she looked deeply in to Brandi's eyes "that I'd have a friend here."
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Post by Brandi on Apr 5, 2008 7:06:03 GMT -5
*Brandi's expression warmed and she gave a knowing nod.*
"Of course you do, you're always welcome."
*Suddenly, there was the faintest of sounds, but Brandi shifted her eyes keenly to the ceiling and let out a sigh.*
"Sorry, duty calls. Give me a sec and I'll be right back."
*She made her way to the door, looking back when she got there.*
"Feel free to raid the pantry."
*Then she disappeared out the door and up the stairs.*
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Post by Queen Dopplepopplus on Apr 5, 2008 16:43:57 GMT -5
Jess stood up as the kettle began to whistle and turned it off pouring herself a cup, she pulled out a little bottle and poured a white pill in to her hand before crushing it in the tea, she then piled sugar and sat back down.
The pill was nothing dangerous, just, caffeine.
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