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Post by Erik on Oct 25, 2007 10:48:09 GMT -5
((I think it's awesome every feels okay about leaving a five year old alone with all of Erik's stuff))
*Erik had managed to mostly keep his hands to himself during the journey down, for he felt it was important to begin adjusting Pina to their new circumstances right away.
There was some kissing, though.*
"Pina?" *he called.*
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Post by Pina on Oct 25, 2007 14:19:54 GMT -5
((I guess it's a good thing I don't plan on having kids then. ))
*Pina emerged from her room, a curious look on her face.*
"Yes, Daddy?"
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Post by Erik on Oct 25, 2007 14:29:19 GMT -5
((Yay, join the club! I mean, not that I'm in one. I like dogs a lot, though.))
*Erik's face looked grave. He wasn't sure if Pina would want to sit on his lap for this. He had seen children doing so, but thought perhaps it required a closer relationship than they had.*
"Pina, would you sit down? Erik has something to tell you."
*He led them all to the divan, Pina between the two men. When settled, he turned to Pina.*
"Erik is afraid that Mama has fallen ill. It is not serious, but it is quite contagious, so we all thought it best that she go away to recover. That means that Julian and Erik will have to take care of you for awhile."
*He paused, to see what effect his words would have.*
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Post by Pina on Oct 25, 2007 14:39:30 GMT -5
((Dogs are okay. When they don't smell or slobber or chew on things.))
*A worried frown had appeared on her face from when he'd asked her to sit, and it grew when he told her that Megan was sick.*
"For how long?! When can mama come back?"
*She couldn't imagine being in the house without her mother!*
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Post by Erik on Oct 25, 2007 14:41:59 GMT -5
((I mean, instead of kids, I like dogs. Mine doesn't do any of those things.))
*He glanced at Julian worriedly.*
"Erik doesn't know. But she cannot come back until she is fully recovered, or else we risk you becoming sick as well. And none of us wants that."
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Post by Pina on Oct 25, 2007 14:46:51 GMT -5
((Yeah. I think I'd rather just have a cat. Or some sort of reptile. Like a snake!))
*She nodded, still frowning.*
"What's wrong with her?"
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Post by Erik on Oct 25, 2007 14:53:00 GMT -5
"Tuberculosis," *Erik said quickly.* "A very contagious strain."
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Post by Pina on Oct 25, 2007 15:42:23 GMT -5
"But it's not dangerous?"
*She'd read somewhere that people died from tuberculosis...*
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Post by Erik on Oct 25, 2007 18:41:59 GMT -5
"She's at a very good hospital," *Erik assured her.* "Erik is quite rich, you know, and nothing is too good for your mother."
((God, he's such a bastard.))
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Post by Julian on Oct 25, 2007 20:02:49 GMT -5
((Sorry I'm late.))
*Julian smiled and opened his arms to the girl.*
"Come now, it will not be so bad. I will find lots of way to keep us busy."
*He smiled gently.*
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Post by Pina on Oct 26, 2007 22:19:23 GMT -5
*She held onto Julian tightly, tears leaking from her eyes. All thoughts of rebellion against her mother were momentarily forgotten. She loved her brother, but no one could replace Megan...*
"And I can't visit or anything?"
*A thought she was instantly ashamed of entered her mind. Without her mother around, she could do anything she wanted without fear of punishment.*
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Post by Erik on Oct 26, 2007 22:20:48 GMT -5
"Not yet," *Erik said gently.* "Not until we know more about how sick she is. You're a big girl, but not very big. It would be very bad if you got sick, too."
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Post by Julian on Oct 26, 2007 22:30:28 GMT -5
*Julian nodded.*
"And I would be sad if they had to lock you away and none of us could see you."
*He met her eyes tenderly.*
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Post by Pina on Oct 26, 2007 22:35:21 GMT -5
*She nodded slowly. What they said made sense, but she still didn't like it. Even though her mother was going to take her away. Even though she didn't want her to see Julian. Even though she didn't love the rest of her family...*
"I'd be sad too..."
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Post by Erik on Oct 26, 2007 22:36:09 GMT -5
*Erik's eyes met Julian's over Pina's head.*
"We'll make sure you don't get too sad, won't we, Julian?"
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