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Post by Eleanor on Apr 3, 2008 14:20:59 GMT -5
*She reached for his hand*
"I believe you. Oh god, I need to believe you."
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Post by Steerpike on Apr 3, 2008 14:22:36 GMT -5
"Why would I want to hurt you?"
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Post by Eleanor on Apr 3, 2008 14:25:10 GMT -5
"I don't know. Someone younger, prettier...you'd been reading up on Shakespeare!Richard..."
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Post by Steerpike on Apr 3, 2008 14:27:43 GMT -5
"One of these useless Elf wenches?"
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Post by Eleanor on Apr 3, 2008 14:28:40 GMT -5
"My last love- before Toby, I mean- tried to kill me."
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Post by Steerpike on Apr 3, 2008 14:30:57 GMT -5
"I'm not him."
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Post by Eleanor on Apr 3, 2008 14:32:31 GMT -5
"He tried- he tried to burn me alive..."
*She prought his hand up to her cheek*
"I believe you..."
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Post by Steerpike on Apr 3, 2008 14:33:12 GMT -5
He kissed her softly, then sat up and put his hand on her belly.
"A girl," he said softly.
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Post by Eleanor on Apr 3, 2008 14:34:48 GMT -5
*She smiled weakly*
"Are you happy?"
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Post by Steerpike on Apr 3, 2008 14:36:31 GMT -5
"Don't you realize that even when we're gone... she'll still be here? And her children?"
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Post by Eleanor on Apr 3, 2008 14:38:39 GMT -5
"Yes, but a girl...I was afraid you'd want a boy."
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Post by Steerpike on Apr 3, 2008 14:40:27 GMT -5
"Does it matter? It's still a dynasty."
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Post by Eleanor on Apr 3, 2008 14:43:42 GMT -5
"Oh, thank you."
*She kissed his hand gratefully*
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Post by Steerpike on Apr 3, 2008 14:44:34 GMT -5
With unusual gentleness, he settled his hand on her belly again.
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Post by Eleanor on Apr 3, 2008 14:46:54 GMT -5
*She needed his approval...and she knew it was wrong. All her life, she'd had control over the men who didn't matter, and been the groveling slave of the ones who did.*
"Thank you."
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