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Post by Erik on Nov 27, 2007 22:47:21 GMT -5
"What must Erik do?" *he asked, a little wildly.* "What more assurance must he give? We feel strongly, Julian. We may kill each other in time... but we will do so much more quickly apart than together."
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Post by Julian on Nov 27, 2007 22:51:26 GMT -5
*Julian leaned back, a bit wounded and confused.*
"I just...wanted you to know. I felt I must say these things before coming back to you. If you are ready...I just need you to bring me my chain...rebind me to your plane. You know, the ingenious one."
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Post by Erik on Nov 27, 2007 22:54:50 GMT -5
*Erik nodded.*
"Erik is sorry. Sorry for all of it. He speaks without thinking."
*He watched Julian a moment, as if studying him.*
"I do not need to bring you the chain," *he said. He drew it over his head, passing it to his son.* "I have not been without it since..."
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Post by Julian on Nov 27, 2007 22:58:00 GMT -5
*Julian smiled gently, his eyes sad as he shook his head.*
"I can't, not here. But...if you can come to me, in the deep earthen cellar...I will be there waiting."
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Post by Erik on Nov 27, 2007 22:59:48 GMT -5
*Erik's eyes clouded in confusion, but he nodded.*
"I know where you mean," *he said, for suddenly he did.* "Erik will come."
*He looked around.*
"When he awakens."
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Post by Julian on Nov 27, 2007 23:04:57 GMT -5
*Julian's jaw tightened, the stabbing returning full force but he managed a small smile.*
"Of course. What is a bit longer...for you?"
*He nodded.*
"You are always worth it, Erik."
*He glanced at Christian and back.*
"Worth any price."
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Post by Erik on Nov 28, 2007 0:29:42 GMT -5
*Erik frowned at his words.*
"I merely mean that Erik cannot do so at this moment--for he is asleep," *he said.* "Erik will come for you. As soon as he can."
*He shut his eyes, as if resolving himself for the effort, and willed himself awake. He struggled through layers, it seemed, of awareness, until suddenly he was gasping, eyes wide open, in Christian's bed. He looked around wildly--Julian was gone. He slid out from under Christian, blindly thinking only of that rendezvous, and tugged at his clothes.*
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Post by Julian on Nov 28, 2007 9:27:50 GMT -5
((Meet you at the *so not a Hellmouth*?))
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Post by Christian Daaé on Nov 28, 2007 13:28:00 GMT -5
*Although for once Christian had been the last to fall asleep, he was still last to wake up. And, as was usual, found Erik nowhere to be seen. There was a brief feeling of disappointed that quickly faded--this was a routine thing, and Christian was used it by now.
Stretching as he got out of bed, he slowly dressed, liking the kind of quiet that only the lair could achieve*
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Post by Erik on Nov 30, 2007 11:52:47 GMT -5
*Erik entered the house beyond the lake with his senses keyed up and his blood singing. So much in one day! But rather than feeling tired, he was hyper-aware. He strode through the rooms until he reached Christian's. He stood at the door, watching him for a moment.*
"My love."
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Post by Christian Daaé on Nov 30, 2007 12:42:26 GMT -5
*Christian gave Erik a lazy smile*
"Hello. Have a nice trip?"
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Post by Erik on Nov 30, 2007 12:47:27 GMT -5
"Productive," *he said, gesturing to his face.* "It will not stay during... But it will make things easier for you."
*He approached the boy and took both hands in his.*
"Did you rest well?" *he asked softly.*
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Post by Christian Daaé on Nov 30, 2007 12:52:26 GMT -5
*Still holding Erik's hands, Christian stood up*
"That's good to hear. And yes, I did--mostly reading books."
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Post by Erik on Nov 30, 2007 13:21:13 GMT -5
*Erik cradled Christian's chin in his hand. The boy was relieved at his appearance, Erik knew that much. He... could live with that, he thought.*
"Indeed. Erik has a lovely library," *he said.* "You have given Erik a great gift. Is there anything he can give to you?"
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Post by Christian Daaé on Nov 30, 2007 13:27:28 GMT -5
"I already have what I want, Erik--you. I don't need anything else."
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