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Post by Leetah on Jun 26, 2008 13:31:03 GMT -5
*Leetah smirked.*
"You know, if this is the side you showed Malefica most of the time, I understand why she left you. She must have felt that you didn't love her anymore. She may even have believed that you never have loved her at all."
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Post by Icarus on Jun 26, 2008 13:38:43 GMT -5
*How dare she? Thinking she knows what's best? Thinking she could possibly understand.*
"And I suppose you support her in everything? You think she was right? Justified? In her decision to abandon her children, to demand that I be something that I am not? To take comfort with whomever she wants between her thighs? To take her own life?!"
*His lips pulled back, baring his sharp teeth.*
"I can see why you would doubt my affections. After I gave her everything! Everything I was! But nothing is ever enough!"
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Post by Leetah on Jun 26, 2008 13:50:16 GMT -5
*Leetah looked calmly up at him. She was used to patients confiding in her. No matter what moods they were in, she sat there patiently and listened to them. She also allowed Icarus to rant, to get the bitterness off his chest. She was perfectly calm as she finally responded to him.*
"In case you have forgotten, Icarus, I tried to stop her from doing this. Would I have tried to stop her if I thought she was right? I tried to stop her from abandoning her children and yourself, as much as I tried to talk her out of taking lovers or take her own life. But as you must have discovered yourself by now - she never listens."
*Leetah noticed his sharp teeth, but Sebastian also had sharp teeth, so it didn't frighten her.*
"I do not doubt your affections. But Malefica must have. I have tried to tell her that demons don't speak of love. They show their affections instead. I am surprised that you indulged her as much as you did, you have a lot more patience than what is usual for a man of your kind."
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Post by Icarus on Jun 26, 2008 13:54:49 GMT -5
*Icarus turned away, not expecting that response. He was still livid, but...there was nowhere to direct it.*
"A lot of good it did me." *He snarled under his breath.*
"But I hope she found what she has looked so hard for."
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Post by Leetah on Jun 26, 2008 14:01:44 GMT -5
*Leetah looked up at him, understanding his emotions. After all, she was an elf, with Elven Wisdom in her heart. She had spent her adult life taking care of her family and of practically everyone else in Lorien. She really felt sorry for Icarus. He seemed such a nice man, and the thought of Dracula made Leetah shudder.*
"Well, when she told me about this new man, I got visions about vampire bats, fangs, drinking of blood and a lot of dead women. This man is obviously a vampire. And if he is with Malefica now, she must be a vampire too."
*She looked up at him again.*
"And this is why I came to see you. I am worried about Eden and Gawain. What will happen with them now?"
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Post by Icarus on Jun 26, 2008 17:28:32 GMT -5
*Icarus's lips tightened. That was the end point, wasn't it? He hadn't wanted children at all, and now he had two to care for on his own, and one...well...*
"Gawain should be entrusted to Merlin as the next Guardian of the Grail. It was my understanding that Malefica would take him there, but if she is no longer in hiding..."
*He swallowed carefully.*
"I will see to Eden."
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Post by Leetah on Jun 26, 2008 17:32:12 GMT -5
*Leetah looked up at him.*
"Gawain is already with Merlin. But as you know, Merlin is an old man. If anything happens to him before Gawain grows up, I will be happy to help you out - if Gawain accepts my care."
*She looked thoughtful for a moment.*
"Lilith and Malefica has had a duel. It ended in a tie, with equal suffering on both sides."
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Post by Icarus on Jun 26, 2008 17:40:07 GMT -5
I don't care anymore.
*Icarus's body tightened, but he calmed his voice.*
"I am sure that her new husband will take fine care of her."
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Post by Leetah on Jun 26, 2008 17:49:40 GMT -5
*Leetah looked up at him.*
"I don't know how happy she will be. It seems that her new husband is a wife collector. He intends to get as many wives as possible."
*She looked up at him.*
"But I am worried about Eden and Gawain in the hands of vampires. Will you allow me to help you protect them?"
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Post by Icarus on Jun 26, 2008 17:52:47 GMT -5
*Icarus arched a brow, leaning closer to study her.*
"But...you have your own family. Your own worries. Does not your kingdom still lie in the hands of enemies?"
*He shook his head.*
"You offer is appreciated, but I can see to my own."
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Post by Leetah on Jun 26, 2008 17:58:36 GMT -5
*Leetah smiled warmly.*
"I am never too busy to help out a friend in need. And as for my family: There are always room for more members, big and small. I have a big house, and servants. And we have always room for guests if you and your children wants to stay with us. And as for my problems, they are minor, compared to yours. My magic is strong enough to protect most of the nation from harm. You can stay safe here."
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Post by Icarus on Jun 26, 2008 18:05:28 GMT -5
*Icarus wasn't sure, but he also knew that he was in no position to be clear-headed enough to decide at the moment.*
"I will keep your offer under advisement." *He answered quickly. He had to figure things, sort things out. Had to be ready, for whatever would come.*
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Post by Leetah on Jun 26, 2008 18:10:49 GMT -5
*Leetah looked friendly at him, but also worried.*
"You look tired, my friend. Why don't you come with me to my house and get yourself some dinner and some rest? I can assure you that my guestroom is far more comfortable than this cave. I will make sure my family don't disturb you."
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Post by Icarus on Jun 26, 2008 18:15:05 GMT -5
"No!" *He snapped bestially.*
"Thank you. I mean, no thank you." *He corrected more calmly.*
"Until things are resolved, there is nowhere for me or my kind to be safe, and I will not risk your household unnecessarily."
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Post by Leetah on Jun 26, 2008 18:22:25 GMT -5
*Leetah smiled warmly.*
"My household is safe, my friend. Queen Lilith has no power here. My powers combined with my cousin Wild's powers are far stronger than hers. And old magic is protecting these forests. And I would love for you to meet my husband Sebastian. I am sure that you two demons would get along well."
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