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Post by Julian on Nov 19, 2007 10:28:31 GMT -5
*As if in answer to her wish, Julian's voice whispered softly in her ear. Or her mind. It wasn't clear.*
"Princess...don't be afraid. If you need me, I am here. Just think loudly, and I will hear you, my sweet. I will never leave you alone when you are afraid."
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Post by Erik on Nov 19, 2007 10:28:46 GMT -5
*Erik's heart felt liable to break when she flinched.*
"Pina... no," *he said softly. He glanced at Megan, finally registering her disarray. She was so pale, and thin, her thick hair hacked and her eyes haunted.*
"What... what did they do to you?" *he asked her dumbly.*
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Post by Pina on Nov 19, 2007 10:36:57 GMT -5
*She didn't bother to ask how he'd done it- Julian could just do things sometimes.*
Did daddy really lock up mama?!
*The question was formed forcefully in her mind- She didn't want to believe it was true...*
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Post by Julian on Nov 19, 2007 10:43:01 GMT -5
*Julian's voice was soft.*
"I...I don't know, princess."
*There was a sudden urgency to his next words.*
"If you don't feel safe, you should run Prosperpina. You remember the place I took you to? The secret place? Go there. I will meet you there and we will sort things out. Can you do that?"
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Post by Pina on Nov 19, 2007 10:51:56 GMT -5
*She remembered at the last moment not to nod, instead whirling around and pushing past Erik. As fast as her small feet could carry her, she made for the hidden pathway down towards the belly of the opera.*
"I'm on my way!"
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Post by Julian on Nov 19, 2007 10:54:34 GMT -5
"I'll be there."
((*so not a hellmouth*?))
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Post by Erik on Nov 19, 2007 10:55:04 GMT -5
"Pina!" *Erik cried, but he commanded himself forcefully not to follow. If he found her, it would only lead Megan there. And Pina knew what she was about, down here.*
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Post by Lady Norrington on Nov 19, 2007 13:04:13 GMT -5
*Erik's heart felt liable to break when she flinched.* "Pina... no," *he said softly. He glanced at Megan, finally registering her disarray. She was so pale, and thin, her thick hair hacked and her eyes haunted.* "What... what did they do to you?" *he asked her dumbly.* "What do you care?" she demanded. "What is it to you that they beat me and starved me and cut my hair?"
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Post by Erik on Nov 19, 2007 13:07:29 GMT -5
*Creeping pity mixed with anger.*
"Erik did not know!" *he growled.* "I did not beat you, or cut your hair! I did not starve you. You look horrible. Why would Erik desire that for you? It is not what he intended."
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Post by Lady Norrington on Nov 19, 2007 13:10:53 GMT -5
Megan flinched.
"You think I needed to be reminded of what I look like right now?"
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Post by James Norrington on Nov 19, 2007 13:13:58 GMT -5
James slid a protective arm around her shoulders.
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Post by Erik on Nov 19, 2007 13:14:57 GMT -5
"So like a woman, to miss the material point in favor of her vanity," *Erik sneered.* "Mothers are granted any extreme action to protect her children. Why not fathers?"
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Post by Lady Norrington on Nov 19, 2007 13:17:40 GMT -5
"You're not protecting her, you're trying to keep her to yourself!"
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Post by Erik on Nov 19, 2007 13:18:53 GMT -5
"Is there a difference?" *Erik hissed.* "Pina is happy here. She had wanted for nothing; and she has been protected from the outside world. She is fed and educated and content. Do you think Erik that much of a monster?"
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Post by James Norrington on Nov 19, 2007 13:21:29 GMT -5
"I think a bit more respect is required while speaking to a lady, sir," said James, slowly drawing his pistol.
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