Ruby
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Post by Ruby on Jan 5, 2008 17:07:17 GMT -5
*Ruby ran along the path, panting, branches and rocks tearing at her as she ducked under brambles and hopped over small streams. Distantly, she heard her mother calling for her.*
"MAAAA!" *she screamed, running towards the voice.*
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Post by Genghis Khan on Jan 5, 2008 17:07:20 GMT -5
*Genghis followed the girl over the hill and stopped, surprised to find a cottage that he had never noticed before. That was strange.*
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Post by Emily on Jan 5, 2008 17:08:19 GMT -5
*Emily saw the small figure burst out from the trees and ran to her, scooping her up in a massive hug, burying her face in the girl's hair, inhaling deeply.*
"Baby...Ruby...Jane..DON'T YOU EVER SCARE ME LIKE THAT AGAIN!"
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Ruby
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Post by Ruby on Jan 5, 2008 17:08:33 GMT -5
"I'm s-sorry...M-Mummy...I..."
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Post by Emily on Jan 5, 2008 17:08:47 GMT -5
"I know, Baby, I know. I'm sorry, too."
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Post by Genghis Khan on Jan 5, 2008 17:14:04 GMT -5
*Genghis didn't realize that his feet were carrying him further down the hill towards the cottage until he found himself on the edge of the property.*
"Emily..." *he whispered*
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Post by Emily on Jan 5, 2008 17:17:39 GMT -5
*Emily heard his footsteps rather than his voice and looked up. A frown appeared on her face as she set Ruby down.*
"Get in the house, Ruby," *she said in a low voice, ushering the girl towards the door, crouching down to her eye level.* "...what happened?"
"H-he said he'd eat me..." *she said, wiping away her tears and hiccuping as her sobbing stopped. Emily pressed her lips into a thin line.*
"Go to your room. I'll be up in a minute."
*She turned to face Genghis and Ruby peered out from behind her, catching Genghis' eye for a moment.*
She's gonna KILL you. *she mouthed silently before she disappeared into the house.
Emily crossed her arms and went to stand on the other side of the fence.*
"What the HELL is WRONG with you?"
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Post by Genghis Khan on Jan 5, 2008 17:22:21 GMT -5
*His wonder was broken by her harsh words and Genghis's form went rigid.*
"Me? Why did you let her wander off into a camp you know to be hazardous to such...delicate things?"
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Post by Emily on Jan 5, 2008 17:24:56 GMT -5
"SO YOU EAT CHILDREN NOW, IS THAT IT? MY GOD, GENGHIS!"
*Her eyes were dark with fury and she wished she'd brought a kitchen knife with her.*
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Post by Genghis Khan on Jan 5, 2008 17:40:50 GMT -5
*Genghis frowned.*
"I was only trying to insure that she would not return. She doesn't seem to frighten easily. I was forced to take drastic measures."
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Post by Emily on Jan 5, 2008 18:25:06 GMT -5
"She'll have nightmares for WEEKS, now! Ruby may put on a brave face, but she's just a little girl!" *cried Emily in exasperation.* "What was she doing that bothered you so much, anyway?"
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Post by Genghis Khan on Jan 5, 2008 18:31:37 GMT -5
Being there.
*Genghis was quiet for a few moments. He had to try to fix this, no matter how much it pained his pride. His voice was gravely soft.*
"Perhaps...I might...apologize to her?"
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Post by Emily on Jan 5, 2008 18:34:57 GMT -5
"You damn well better," *said Emily, throwing open the gate so he could enter the garden and leading the way back to the house. She stepped inside the cottage and went upstairs, to one of the rooms, knocking on the door.*
"Sweetie?" *she said, slowly opening the door to a room painted all in yellow, and with what appeared to be a sunflower theme.* "Genghis has something he'd like to say to you."
*Leaning against the open door with her arms crossed, she glared at him and jerked her head in the direction of the little girl, who sat on her bed holding a light brown and worn-out teddy bear.*
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Ruby
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Post by Ruby on Jan 5, 2008 18:45:24 GMT -5
*Ruby hugged Mr. Darcy tightly and looked up at Genghis with wet eyes.*
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Post by Genghis Khan on Jan 5, 2008 19:07:11 GMT -5
*Genghis looked out of place in the cheery room, all the more so for his discomfort. At Emily's glare, he stepped forward and knelt, lowering himself to her level.*
"I..."
*He glanced to Emily and back to the girl, resetting his resolve.*
"I am sorry for frightening you earlier. It was..."
*His lips tightened, as if saying the thing pained him physically.*
"...wrong of me to do so. I beg your forgiveness. Let me make amends."
*He caught himself.*
"Please."
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