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Post by Erik on Feb 11, 2008 11:42:34 GMT -5
*Erik led the odd assembly of himself, Julian and Ayesha back into the house. Not that they needed to be led, of course. But he wanted everyone home, and safe.
Even if...*
"Erik is contrite about putting you through what he did, Julian. It was his fault you were put in this position to choose."
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Post by Julian on Feb 11, 2008 11:48:15 GMT -5
*Julian seemed in a much better mood than his mother, leaning over to scratch Ayesha behind the ears gently.*
"It is fine, Mother...truly. I am...content."
*He lifted his head and met the other's eyes.*
"Aren't you?"
To feel you again...it is better. In my heart.
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Post by Erik on Feb 11, 2008 11:53:55 GMT -5
*Erik smiled. If Julian was happy, then... well, it went a long way.*
"Erik is glad to hear it."
But he wants so much...
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Post by Julian on Feb 11, 2008 12:07:43 GMT -5
*Julian's expression was a wash of confusion for a moment.*
He? Wants?
"Erik...please, is something wrong?"
*He moved as if to offer his embrace.*
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Post by Erik on Feb 11, 2008 12:14:11 GMT -5
You, my son. You know that.
*He went into Julian's arms, hoping he would be received.*
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Post by Julian on Feb 11, 2008 12:52:15 GMT -5
Of course...I just...I got confused for a moment.
*He met Erik's embrace, soft and unsure for a second, but then he realized that they were touching. His grip grew more firm.*
"I have missed you."
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Post by Erik on Feb 11, 2008 12:57:09 GMT -5
*Erik gathered him close.*
"It is better this way," *he said.* "When you are gone, when I cannot feel you, it's like..."
*He couldn't adequately describe it. He leaned back enough to kiss Julian.*
"But he would miss this, as well."
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Post by Julian on Feb 11, 2008 13:03:31 GMT -5
*Julian sighed, taking in the smell of him. He felt whole, at peace.*
"But when I cannot...there are others that can give you this. Here..."
*He touched Erik's forehead before resting his hand on his heart.*
"Here is only for us."
*He brought his lips back to his mother's tenderly.*
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Post by Erik on Feb 11, 2008 13:08:07 GMT -5
*Erik smiled against Julian's lips.*
Yes. No one can share that.
*It was good to have him back.*
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Post by Julian on Feb 11, 2008 13:27:18 GMT -5
*A hint of his common cruelty slipped back in his smile.*
No one.
*He paused a moment, glancing back to the cat.*
Well perhaps...there is one that I could share with.
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Post by Erik on Feb 11, 2008 13:28:29 GMT -5
*Erik broke the kiss and looked down at the cat.*
"Ayesha?" *he said aloud, confused.*
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Post by Julian on Feb 11, 2008 23:19:18 GMT -5
What?
*Julian to lift the cat gently, careful to support her properly and keep her comfortable.*
"You care for her. Why is it so strange?"
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Post by Erik on Feb 12, 2008 10:03:45 GMT -5
"Erik cares for many things," *he said, but he knew it wasn't the same.* "You are not always so eager to share. But Erik has no objection."
*He wondered vaguely where Ayesha had been. And how she'd react to being held by someone other than himself. She'd never liked Christine.*
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Post by Julian on Feb 13, 2008 15:05:23 GMT -5
((Any word on the kitty's player? I just to want to go too far without knowing Ayesha's response to him, you know?))
*Julian met Erik's eyes proudly.*
I am my mother's son. Did you think I would not inherit such traits?
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Post by Erik on Feb 13, 2008 15:09:09 GMT -5
((Just emailed her.))
*Erik pursed his lips in amusement.*
Of course. You are all the best of Erik.
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