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Post by Pina on Oct 5, 2007 22:25:53 GMT -5
*A reluctant smile grew on her face as he spoke.He was right- Her brother was always right. His words didn't change how traumatizing the experience had been, but they certainly helped.*
"I don't think so- he didn't do anything mean... it was just. I don't know. Scary"
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Post by Julian on Oct 5, 2007 22:29:47 GMT -5
*Julian let out a scoff, but kept his smile.*
"Ah, sweet girl...there are far scarier things than his face. Come now...tell me how to make it better. What would help?"
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Post by Pina on Oct 5, 2007 22:33:13 GMT -5
*Her mood had brightened significantly since finding her brother. He was so nice; so willing to help! She thought a moment.*
"Do you know any stories?"
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Post by Julian on Oct 5, 2007 22:37:23 GMT -5
*Julian's brow furrowed.*
"Stories? What kind of stories?"
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Post by Pina on Oct 5, 2007 22:39:55 GMT -5
"You know, like books with adventures and fighting and love and bad guys and good guys and bad guys who are really good guys- you know! Stories!"
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Post by Julian on Oct 5, 2007 22:51:49 GMT -5
*Julian frowned. And then he tried to remember. The Sultana. He swallowed, the thought groggy.*
"Once upon a time..."
*Didn't it always begin like that?*
"There was...a man. A genius. He was a magician."
*He looked at her expectantly, hoping for her approval.*
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Post by Pina on Oct 5, 2007 22:54:09 GMT -5
*She nodded, all her attention focused on him.*
"Yes?"
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Post by Julian on Oct 5, 2007 22:59:50 GMT -5
"He...traveled Russia...for a long time. He was a secretive man and no one was allowed close to him. He was known so far and so wide that even the Shah of Persia took notice of him. He was a selfish man and was determine to have this magician for himself. He sent a man to find him."
Father.
*Julian's eyes grew dark for a moment.*
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Post by Pina on Oct 5, 2007 23:03:53 GMT -5
*She put a small hand on his arm.*
"Are you all right?"
*There was concern evident in her skeletal face.*
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Post by Julian on Oct 5, 2007 23:04:41 GMT -5
*Julian forced a smile.*
"I am fine. I just...don't remember the story very well. I am afraid that it will not be pleasing."
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Post by Pina on Oct 5, 2007 23:07:29 GMT -5
"Oh. Well... that's okay. You can tell it again, when you remember it better."
*She smiled encouragingly.*
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Post by Julian on Oct 5, 2007 23:10:00 GMT -5
*Julian's eyes grew gentle.*
"You are very kind. But..."
*He smiled deviously.*
"I do remember the most important part of the story."
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Post by Pina on Oct 5, 2007 23:12:27 GMT -5
"What's that?"
*She turned all her attention to her brother with an eager smile.*
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Post by Julian on Oct 5, 2007 23:18:36 GMT -5
*Julian's smile widened as he leaned closer.*
"Well....when he escaped Persian, he came here...to Paris...to this very house..."
*He glanced around conspiratorially.*
"And he took an apprentice..."
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Post by Pina on Oct 5, 2007 23:20:46 GMT -5
*Her eyes widened, and she nodded, silently urging him to continue. She had a feeling that she knew who he was talking about...*
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