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Post by Icarus on Jun 11, 2008 10:12:02 GMT -5
*It was rather large for its apparent size, its small opening hidden away by the fallen tree above it. Here was a good place to rest and gather his thoughts. He couldn't go to her, he had no way to warn her...perhaps he just needed time to think on it. She was safe for now, and that was all that mattered.*
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Post by Leetah on Jun 26, 2008 8:46:05 GMT -5
*Leetah was walking around in the forest below the cave. She had gotten some distracting news from Malefica, and now her mind was troubled. She couldn't believe Malefica would do something like this to her own family. And she had told her so, tried to stop her. But Malefica was stubborn. So Leetah did the second best thing: trying to find Icarus and talk to him. At least he should be told what was going on in his home.*
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Post by Icarus on Jun 26, 2008 8:50:49 GMT -5
*Icarus heard a sound outside. Something too large to be nothing to worry about. He worried that he would be discovered. And if it were to come to that, he'd rather be on the offensive. Preparing himself, he slipped out of the cave and up the rock facing. He noticed someone below. Frowning, he glided down, landing behind her. Before there was a moment to blink, his sharply claws were at her throat, pressing her back against him.*
"You've wandered too far from the path, friend."
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Post by Leetah on Jun 26, 2008 8:55:41 GMT -5
*Leetah was completely calm. After all, she was married to a demon. She wondered slightly what Sebastian would say if he saw anyone treat her like this. He was a very protective husband and father.*
"And it is nice to see you again too, Icarus. I wandered too far from the path because I have distressing news for you."
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Post by Icarus on Jun 26, 2008 10:10:02 GMT -5
"Oh!"
*Upon realizing who it was, Icarus released her, slinking to the shadows offered by the trees.*
"Leetah. I am sorry. I didn't know it was you."
*Only then did the rest of her words sink in and he bristled in fear.*
"Wrong? Eden?"
*He had said too much, but alas...*
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Post by Leetah on Jun 26, 2008 10:16:00 GMT -5
*Leetah smiled and bowed her head gently.*
"It's OK, Icarus, I did not get offended. Remember I am married to a demon."
*She looked up at him in sympathy, wishing she could save him this news. She hated to be the bringer of bad news. But Icarus deserved to know the truth.*
"No, not Eden." *She responded mildly.* "And as a mother, I am glad your daughter is unharmed."
*She paused, then said a little awkward.*
"I hate to be the bringer of bad news, Icarus. Please sit down. And drink this. Hopefully it will make things less painful for you."
*She handed him a bottle of whiskey.*
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Post by Icarus on Jun 26, 2008 12:21:30 GMT -5
*He took the bottle but upon smelling it, lowered it again without drinking. That wasn't the sort of help he needed at the moment.*
"You've seen her? Eden?"
*Every inch of him was electric, ready to jump into action.*
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Post by Leetah on Jun 26, 2008 12:24:00 GMT -5
*Leetah looked up at him, with a glimpse of surprise in her beautiful, green eyes.*
"Eden is here? In Lorien? No, I haven't seen her."
*She thought for a moment.*
"But my son Figwit might know where she is. They are friends, after all."
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Post by Icarus on Jun 26, 2008 12:36:14 GMT -5
"No." *He shook his head quickly.*
"Nevermind, I misunderstood. What was it that you wanted to tell me?"
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Post by Leetah on Jun 26, 2008 12:46:14 GMT -5
*Leetah looked at him for a while. What was Icarus doing in Lorien if not looking after his children? She knew that Malefica was not here. She sighed heavily and looked up at him again.*
"It's about Malefica. I hope you will trust me when I say I tried everything in my power to stop her from doing this. I tried all arguments I could think of, but she just wouldn't listen."
*She gave him a compassionate look and continued.*
"It seems that Malefica has found herself a new husband. His name is Count Dracula. And he has moved in with her at the Mondego Mansion. I'm so sorry for you and the children."
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Post by Icarus on Jun 26, 2008 12:48:06 GMT -5
*Icarus just stared at her. Finally he managed to blink. Then he stumbled back against the wall of the cave, needing the cold rock to steady himself.*
"What?" *He whispered.* "I...don't understand."
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Post by Leetah on Jun 26, 2008 13:01:43 GMT -5
*Leetah placed her arms around him, trying to steady him if he needed it. She felt so sorry for him that her beautiful green eyes were filled with tears.*
"I am so sorry, Icarus. I really tried to stop her. I begged her to think of you and the children. I even quarreled with her, but she didn't want to listen. I told her that nothing is more important than the happiness of your family, and that it is a woman's duty to ensure that her family is taken good care of. I asked her why she did what she did, but she wouldn't tell me."
*She pulled him gently into a hug, trying to at least take some of his pain from him. Right now she could have strangled Malefica, who was hurting her family like this.*
"I wish there was something I could do to help..." *She whispered.*
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Post by Icarus on Jun 26, 2008 13:18:52 GMT -5
Give her what she wanted no doubt. She swore there was no one else. Could be no one else....
*Icarus shrank back away from her.*
"You can leave me to my misery." *He growled.*
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Post by Leetah on Jun 26, 2008 13:22:30 GMT -5
*Leetah looked at him, concerned about his wellbeing.*
"Yes, I know that I can. But as a doctor, I find it unwise to leave you like this."
*She opened the bottle of whiskey, poured some of it into a glass and gave it to him.*
"Here, drink this. It's the doctor's order."
((She is not trying to hit on him, she only wants him to calm down, so he can talk about things.))
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Post by Icarus on Jun 26, 2008 13:25:59 GMT -5
*He knocked the glass away, send it to the floor, it's contents lost.*
"No! You saw it fit to bring me this...this whatever it is! And now you want me to drink in some feeble attempt to make it all right? I certainly will not!"
*He swelled, his leathery wings arching up behind him.*
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