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Post by Erik on Oct 16, 2007 18:22:11 GMT -5
*Erik's fingers lifted the curl away, gently grazing his cheek.*
"Did you have any solution in mind?" *he said softly.* "For... keeping your mind off of it, that is."
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Post by Christian Daaé on Oct 16, 2007 18:26:42 GMT -5
"Well--"
*The first thought that popped into his head surprised the heck out of him, and he coughed to cover it up. When had he gotten such a dirty mind?*
"Ahem, well, maybe head outside and clear my head."
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Post by Erik on Oct 17, 2007 8:40:10 GMT -5
((Erik is such a nympho.))
*Erik raised an eyebrow.*
"Indeed? Perhaps you are right; the fresh air might do you good. Erik would be honored to accompany you. Or would that defeat the purpose?"
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Post by Christian Daaé on Oct 17, 2007 12:07:02 GMT -5
"Oh, no. I need a distraction, and you are good at distracting people, Erik."
*He coughed, realizing how that sounded*
"Because you can keep them engaged in conversation."
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Post by Erik on Oct 17, 2007 14:30:25 GMT -5
"Indeed," *he agreed gravely. He liked having Christine on the run, as it were. Wanting something he dare not ask for.* "Erik shall endeavor to interest you, then."
*He rose, and gathered a coat for the boy so he could put it on him. As he used to do for Christine.*
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Post by Christian Daaé on Oct 17, 2007 17:58:43 GMT -5
*Christian got to his feet, then paused to button his shirt back up. He couldn't go wandering about like that, though he did adjust his appearance with some reluctance*
"I think it safe to say that one could never be bored around you."
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Post by Erik on Oct 17, 2007 18:07:32 GMT -5
"You flatter Erik," *he said, but didn't mean it. Of course Erik was interesting. Whatever else he thought of himself, he'd always known that. He regretting the necessity of covering the boy up, but it must be done; he guided Christian's arms into the sleeves and grabbed his own cloak.*
"We shall take the boat," *he said, and led him out to the dock, where he guided the boy in, untied the boat, and stepped in to begin the crossing.*
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Post by Christian Daaé on Oct 17, 2007 18:18:04 GMT -5
*Christian settled into the now familiar boat, sitting so he could face Erik as they moved across the lake. He hugged the coat around himself, as even after spending so much time down here, the cellars could still make him feel a bit chilled.*
"Where do you suggest we go? I don't want to always run to the roof when I need to clear my head. This opera house is a bit crowded, oddly enough."
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Post by Erik on Oct 17, 2007 18:23:01 GMT -5
*Erik laughed softly, the sound echoing off the water.*
"Do not fear. Erik is not so cautious as he once was, and is now known to walk in the street. Would you care for that? Or is a park more to your liking?"
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Post by Christian Daaé on Oct 17, 2007 18:26:02 GMT -5
"A park would be perfect. I've been in the city so long that I've begun to miss being surrounded only by nature."
*That had been the upside to always being on the move--one could see the varied countryside as they went, the landscapes ever-changing save for the familiar green background*
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Post by Erik on Oct 18, 2007 10:02:18 GMT -5
*Erik smiled to himself.*
"I know just the place."
*At the other side of the lake he led Christian up to the Rue Scribe and hailed a cab.*
((Let's go to a park, eh?))
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Post by Christian Daaé on Oct 18, 2007 10:13:18 GMT -5
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Post by Pina on Oct 21, 2007 19:14:47 GMT -5
**NEW DAY. OR LATER. I DON'T EVEN KNOW, WITH THE 'VERSE TIMELINE.**
*In the deserted parlor of the house on the lake, Pina glared at her ruined doll, as if what had just happened was Mirabelle's fault. How could her mother ask her to leave her home for some man she'd barely just met? Families were supposed to be together and love each other- why did it have to be so wrong? The doll's cracked face only stared blankly back at her, and she was tempted to throw it at the wall again.*
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Post by Julian on Oct 21, 2007 19:18:53 GMT -5
*Julian emerged from the darkness behind her, quirky smile in his lips that he saved only for her.*
"My princess...something vexes thee? Let me tend to it."
*He gave a courtly bow.*
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Post by Pina on Oct 21, 2007 19:24:45 GMT -5
*She tried her best to smile as she looked up at him, but in truth it was more of the absence of a frown.*
"Oh. Hello," *she said, not really in the mood for pretend. Nonetheless, she hurried over to Julian, wrapping her small arms around him in a tight hug.*
"Everything's gone all wrong!"
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