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Post by Julian on May 11, 2008 7:13:35 GMT -5
*This gave Julian pause.*
You will, Mother. Or I will build you a new one, if that would please you.
*Already his mind had wandered to quirks and design details of Erik's potential new body.*
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Post by Erik on May 12, 2008 10:43:43 GMT -5
*Erik paused in his equivalent of a blink.*
You could do so? Of course! Erik has created artificial life before, or that which simulates it. But how to imprison his own essence within the form?
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Post by Julian on May 13, 2008 7:21:48 GMT -5
*Julian smiled softly.*
Mother, there is nothing we cannot achieve if we work together. Is it your wish that I begin work on this?
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Post by Erik on May 13, 2008 9:27:30 GMT -5
*If Erik had had a skin, he'd have jumped out of it in excitement. Though if he'd had a skin, it wouldn't have come to this. His invisible hands caressed Julian's face gently.*
There is nothing that would please Erik more than to see you work.
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Post by Julian on May 13, 2008 18:18:31 GMT -5
((Aww. I'm squeeing so much for teh cute.))
*Julian's eyes shut briefly, savoring the spectral touch. Then they shot open, his expression near concern.*
Which...form would you like me to emulate?
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Post by Erik on May 13, 2008 18:21:04 GMT -5
*This baffled Erik. Until now, he had not thought...*
I could be... anything.
*It left him near speechless.*
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Post by Julian on May 14, 2008 7:07:58 GMT -5
*Julian blinked. In truth, he had only meant to ask if Erik wanted to look like himself or his more 'society-acceptable' form. But...*
Yes. If that is your wish. What do you prefer?
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Post by Erik on May 14, 2008 9:36:56 GMT -5
*Erik's spirit paced restlessly.*
So many options... *he mused.* Do you like Erik's form, Julian?
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Post by Julian on May 15, 2008 6:31:59 GMT -5
*Julian's face softened in quiet awe.*
Mother, you are the most exquisite of all beings in my eyes.
*He fell silent before adding with a hint of discomfort.*
But I will make the shell to whatever shape would please you.
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Post by Erik on May 15, 2008 9:28:28 GMT -5
*In anyone else's thoughts, Erik would have dismissed Julian's words as mere flattery. But as much as he could not understand them, he knew Julian meant it. Incredibly.*
Erik has always longed to pass among men, unnoticed but for my genius.
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Post by Julian on May 16, 2008 16:14:56 GMT -5
Of course.
*Julian nodded, trying to hide any disappointment.*
If you can define some parameters, I will attempt to have some sketches to you by the end of the week.
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Post by Erik on May 16, 2008 19:46:08 GMT -5
((Honestly don't know where to go with this.))
*Erik thought.*
My current form--the one bestowed by Megan's trick--is not unpleasing. But it is known, Erik fears, through overuse. But something like it. I hardly think the Opera Ghost can be a short, dumpy little fellow, do you?
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Post by Julian on May 19, 2008 8:57:01 GMT -5
((No worries. We can finish up here and address it at a later time.))
*Julian blinked slowly, understanding. He would do as Erik asked, but the thought of never seeing his mother's true face again saddened him.*
Of course. I will do what I can to have some potential concepts to you soon.
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Post by Erik on May 19, 2008 9:14:11 GMT -5
*Erik caressed Julian's face, his love unspoken and visceral. Without the viscera.*
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Post by Julian on May 19, 2008 9:39:53 GMT -5
((*snickers*))
*Julian was torn. The sooner he got to work, the sooner they could touch again. But then again, there was something in this that was perfect and he was hesitant to sacrifice it for any reason.*
Perhaps... *Logic finally won out.* I should get to work.
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