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Post by Jonathan Crane on Dec 2, 2007 17:58:03 GMT -5
((PM'd Megan))
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Post by Erik on Dec 2, 2007 18:13:40 GMT -5
*Erik beamed at her. He had a family... He'd have wanted Julian to come with them, but even he knew there should be a short period of adjustment for all of them. He offered Pina his hand.*
"Come along then," *he said. In a voice pitched low, he told her,* "Do not worry, Pina. If you are with Erik, none will bother you, ever."
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Post by Pina on Dec 2, 2007 18:31:11 GMT -5
*She returned his smile briefly and disappeared back into her room for her veil- even if she didn't wear it around the house, she'd never gone out without it, and she didn't plan to start now. With it on, she went back out with a smile that no one could see.*
"I'm ready."
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Post by Erik on Dec 2, 2007 18:54:59 GMT -5
*Erik's eyes darkened with sadness at the sight of the veil. Perhaps one day... He remembered Julian's magic, and wished again the boy could come with them.*
"Very well, then."
((onward...))
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Post by Christian Daaé on Dec 6, 2007 21:19:07 GMT -5
**LATER LATER** *Christian didn't like doing this, but he didn't know of any other way to visit Micaela without Erik trying to keep him home, or going with him (or even, heaven forbid, following him). He'd never lied on such a scale before, and prayed that it wouldn't backfire on him. Even though it will, for plot.He left a note where Erik would find it, explaining that there'd been a family emergency in Sweden and that he was needed with his cousins straightaway. He couldn't wait, as it may be too late if he did. *
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Post by Erik on Dec 7, 2007 10:47:51 GMT -5
*Erik crumpled the note in his anger. How dare he? How dare the boy run off without so much as a goodbye, without giving Erik the benefit of the doubt? What did Christian think him, a jailer? Did he assume Erik had not a feeling bone in his body?
And how dare he even want to leave, with all they shared?
He paced about the room, kicking the odd chair or ottoman. Then he settled at his organ, and proceeded to blast out his rage in angry chords.*
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Post by Micaela on Dec 7, 2007 12:29:46 GMT -5
((Ha. Ha. Ha. ![:P](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/tongue.png) /maturityofafiveyearold))
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Post by Julian on Dec 12, 2007 8:13:46 GMT -5
***NEW NIGHT***
*Julian finally returned back to the open area of the house. No matter if Erik had wanted his family without him, no matter if Christian was more important...he wouldn't let Erik slip away from him without making the effort. He walked about the house silently, trying to look calm and suppress the anguish he felt.*
Mother...are you there?
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Post by Erik on Dec 12, 2007 10:08:16 GMT -5
((I'm going to assume he comes in while Erik is still playing with his angst organ. Because otherwise Julian's been away for DAYS. Unless that's how you want to play it?))
*The quiet was only a short pause, as Erik had momentarily exhausted himself. He bent over the keyboard, tears of anger wetting his sunken cheeks. All gone! Every one of them, even Julian, even the one who said he'd be forever.
His head shot up at the voice in his mind.*
"Yes," *he choked out, absurdly grateful that this one, at least, had not abandoned him.
Yet.*
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Post by Julian on Dec 12, 2007 21:00:27 GMT -5
((He wouldn't be gone that long. Just long enough to be angsty.))
*Julian sought out Erik, coming up behind him and kneeling next to his bench. He touched Erik's leg cautiously.*
"Erik...please, don't think that. Don't ever..."
*He looked up to him, his eyes wounded.*
"I was just waiting. For you to...finish your familial obligations."
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Post by Erik on Dec 12, 2007 22:27:45 GMT -5
*Erik turned to him, absurdly grateful. He took Julian's face in his hands, as if to drink him in.*
"Familial obligations," *he growled.* "To come home to an empty house and a note. A note! Pina is with her mother; that Erik had to allow. But he did not think Erik would let him out of his sights, no, so he left a note--a lie!--that he was visiting cousins. The Daaes have no cousins. He does not even respect Erik enough to lie convincingly."
*He sighed, forcibly calming himself.*
"Erik is not cross with you, Julian. I did not think you had... Only it was empty. Erik's house has not been empty for many a month."
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Post by Julian on Dec 17, 2007 9:30:42 GMT -5
*Julian planted a soft kiss on Erik's knee.*
"I will never leave you to an empty house. If...others would hurt you with lies and deciet, please, Mother...let me comfort you."
*He opened his arms to him.*
I always want you.
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Post by Erik on Dec 17, 2007 10:05:06 GMT -5
I know. You alone have never failed Erik.
*Erik went into his arms willingly, like a pulled string. Inevitable. Julian's cool length against his drew out and dissipated some of the fever of his betrayal, but not his passion. Julian was his own. Like him, he would not leave this place. He must return.
For everyone else, this house in the depths of the earth was a compromise. Not so for them. It was home.*
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Post by Julian on Dec 17, 2007 10:29:54 GMT -5
*Julian felt complete again holding Erik. It seemed strange in such a simple act. He kissed his forehead softly, even as his heart swelled with pride at Erik's thoughts.*
"Just...tell me what you need...what I can do to comfort you..."
Protect you.
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Post by Erik on Dec 17, 2007 10:36:45 GMT -5
*Erik buried his face in the crook of Julian's neck.*
You're doing it.
*His lips found skin there, and he tasted it lightly. Julian reminded him of this place; his scent was cool and clean, like the stone passages Erik called home.*
"There is no protecting Erik from himself," *he murmured.* "But you can make it easier."
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