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Post by Esser der Toten on Apr 24, 2008 9:51:35 GMT -5
*Esser couldn’t hide the initial shock of such a …gift. He fluttered about, trying to regain his composure. Nodding his head to her, he spoke plainly.*
“Your generousity is appreciated. And unexpected.”
*He lifted into the air, hovering for a moment.*
“Though Good has apparently redefined its image. How refreshing.”
*With that, he circled down to the man, not waiting until he stopped breathing to peck out his eyes. After all, soft tissue was so rare, a delicacy. It couldn’t go to waste. The man flailed weakly, trying to stop the bird, crying out in pain. But Esser was unmoved.*
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Post by Malefica on Apr 24, 2008 10:10:57 GMT -5
*Malefica watched the bird fly down to the man. She felt compassion for him, but she knew his clock didn't have many ticks left. Instead of killing him she made sure that his last seconds were painless. She watched silently as the bird started eating the man.*
"All creatures deserve to be loved." *She said quietly to herself.* "Who would know that better than the Princess of Hell?"
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Post by Esser der Toten on Apr 24, 2008 18:53:36 GMT -5
*The man quieted and Esser was a little disappointed, but who was he to complain about a free meal. And a fresh one to boot. He ate his fill and then some, only stopping to look forlornly at all that would go to waste. Then he pushed up into flight, circling back to the window, but not perching.*
“Thanks for the kindness. Didn’t mean to be a burden. Never mean to be. Should be on my way…”
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Post by Malefica on Apr 24, 2008 23:58:13 GMT -5
*Malefica nodded with a smile.*
"You are a living creature, my friend. You are just as entitled to stay alive as all the rest of us. You are not a burden. Would you like to come inside and rest your wings?"
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Post by Esser der Toten on Apr 26, 2008 7:07:13 GMT -5
*The bird continued to circle.*
"No, no...no need. Strong enough. Least hope I am. Don't know what we'd talk about. It's not my specialty, you see? But thankful for the snack. Will return when the time is right...when death returns to your house."
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Post by Malefica on Apr 26, 2008 7:09:33 GMT -5
*Malefica smiled.*
"Somehow I feel that we'll meet often. I seem to be a magnet for attracting all kinds of problems. Violence, fights, war, you name it. But it was nice to make your aquaintance."
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Post by Malefica on May 18, 2008 15:29:19 GMT -5
**************NEW DAY*******************
*Malefica entered her workroom, followed by Little Red. It was a huge room. In one corner was a big bookshelf filled with books about magic. In another corner was a big, locked cabinet, filled with all kinds of bottles and boxes with potions and chemical ingredients. In a third corner was a workbench with lab equipment. And in the center of the room was a workdesk and two big, comfortable chairs. Malefica placed herself behind the workdesk, and offered Little Red the other chair.*
"Please sit down and tell me more about what you are looking for. I need every detail you can give, so I can make you the proper potion."
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Post by Little Red Riding Hood on May 20, 2008 18:14:53 GMT -5
"What do you mean, every detail?" She asked, fidgeting with the edge of her skirt. "I just want to be a little older, isn't that enough?"
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Post by Malefica on May 20, 2008 19:01:28 GMT -5
*Malefica smiled and looked at her.*
"You know, the qualities you want to have when you grow up. Good sides, bad sides, haircolor, eyecolor, the works..."
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Post by Little Red Riding Hood on May 22, 2008 22:11:55 GMT -5
"Can't you just make me look a little older and be a little older, and leave the rest the same?" She shrugged and smiled an awkward little smile. "I don't want to change much."
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Post by Malefica on May 23, 2008 0:04:26 GMT -5
*Malefica sighed. This was the part the humans never understood. She smiled and stood up, walking over to her cabinet and unlocked it. She looked through the bottles of potions, and finally found a small one. She locked the cabinet and returned to the girl.*
"You could try this. But be aware that the potion works different every time, depending on the person who drinks it."
*She held the bottle in front of the girl. The potion was shining in a strong, pink color.*
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Post by Little Red Riding Hood on May 23, 2008 17:53:07 GMT -5
She took the bottle from her with shaking fingers.
She stared at it for a few moments, almost raising it to her lips once or twice. Then she lowered it to her lap and looked at Malefica.
"If it works differently, it's not going to do something bad, is it?"
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Post by Malefica on May 23, 2008 17:56:43 GMT -5
*Malefica looked at the girl with a serious expression.*
"That also depends on the person who drinks it. If you're going to drink it yourself, you could do it here in front of me. If anything should backfire, I am here to help you out."
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Post by Little Red Riding Hood on May 23, 2008 18:38:23 GMT -5
"Right." She nodded, and started to raise the potion to her lips again.
Then she pulled it away, and turned to her with wide eyes. "Promise?"
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Post by Malefica on May 24, 2008 1:01:24 GMT -5
*Malefica smiled reassuring.*
"What I can promise, dear child, is that I will do anything in my power to help you, should the potion fail. Since it works different depending on the person who drinks it, not even I know the full effects of it."
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