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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Jul 29, 2008 4:57:15 GMT -5
*Nightfall smiled brightly to him. Even if she had the shape of a woman, she still had the heart of a child. And even though she could play pranks on the other elves, she was not evil.*
"My name is Nightfall Siofra, but you can call me Nightfall. I am Leetah's daughter, and my mother sent me to play with you because we have something in common: We both grew up much faster than we were supposed to because of the use of magic."
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Post by Gawain on Jul 29, 2008 7:38:39 GMT -5
*His eyes never left her, wide in worry.*
"Gawagawa..." *He babbled, as if trying to sort things into sense.*
"Whawhawhawha...." *He muttered, shaking his head slowly.*
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Jul 29, 2008 7:42:28 GMT -5
*Nightfall looked back at him. Her eyes widened in wonder ehan she heard him speak.*
"Whoa, you still haven't got the hang on the talking, do you? Take a deep breath and relax. Clear your mind. Focus on the words you want to say, and speak."
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Post by Gawain on Jul 29, 2008 8:03:34 GMT -5
"Whawhawha...."
*Gawain pressed himself back against the wall.*
"Why?"
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Jul 29, 2008 8:12:41 GMT -5
*Nightfall looked at him, warmly with a smile. Even if he hadn't got the hang on the words yet, he was quite charming. She liked him, and decided quietly that she would protect him from harm if someone would bother him.*
"Why what? There are many whys in the world, so you need to be a little more specific."
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Post by Gawain on Jul 29, 2008 8:14:50 GMT -5
"Why?" *He repeated with a bit more confidence, though his voice was still soft. His hand made a gesture of a line between them repeatedly.*
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Jul 29, 2008 8:20:29 GMT -5
*Nightfall studied the gesture of his hand interested, at the same time she listened to his question.*
"It depends on what line you are depicting. I do not wish to assume anything, to avoid misunderstandings between us."
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Post by Gawain on Jul 29, 2008 8:59:14 GMT -5
*Gawain was obviously frustrated.*
"Why?" *He repeated. smacking himself in the chest, tears prickling his eyes.*
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Jul 29, 2008 9:04:32 GMT -5
*Nightfall looked at him warmly, compassionately.*
"Gawain. If you wonder why you had to age with magic, it was to protect you from harm. Just like I had to be protected from harm in my childhood. If you wonder why you was born, it is because you are the New Guardian of The Holy Grail - or you will be if you choose to take the task. You have the right to say no, you know. If you wonder why some people are good and some bad - well, then you are asking more than any human will ever know."
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Post by Gawain on Jul 29, 2008 9:12:20 GMT -5
*Gawain frowned, as if trying to understand her words.*
"No...no wa...no want."
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Jul 29, 2008 9:17:47 GMT -5
*Nightfall smiled warmly and looked at him.*
"You know, you are pretty smart, for a baby. You got a few of your words messed up here and there, but you'll get the hang of it."
*She tilted her head and smiled to him.*
"What is it you don't want? To age prematurely? It's not as bad as it can seem in the beginning. You just have to learn to use it to your advantage.
If it is the role as The New Guardian you don't want, you have to tell your mother. I don't have anything to do with it.
If it is my company you don't want, I'm afraid I have to disappoint you. I like you, so I intend to stay here for a while."
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Post by Gawain on Jul 29, 2008 12:53:58 GMT -5
*Gawain frowned, hiding his face in his hands.*
"No want...."
*He whimpered as he pulled at the skin of his face, rubbing it hard.*
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Jul 29, 2008 12:56:30 GMT -5
*Nightfall looked over at him, smiling curiously.*
"Do you miss your mother? She'll be back. You know she can't stay away from you. She loves you."
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Post by Gawain on Jul 29, 2008 13:19:09 GMT -5
*Tears welled and trickled over his cheeks. A strange calm came over him and he tried to push himself up, using the wall to steady him. The blanket fell away, revealing his naked flesh.*
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Jul 29, 2008 13:24:57 GMT -5
*Nightfall didn't react to Gawain being nude. She only smiled. For her, nudity was natural.*
"Well, looking at you now, you are taller than I first thought. If you chose to be a Guardian, I think you will be a good one. But you need to practice, to get in shape. Have you spoken to Merlin? He was a great swordfighter when he protected King Arthur."
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