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Post by Gawain on Jul 29, 2008 16:23:30 GMT -5
*Gawain stumbled as her tried to make his way along the length of the room, using the wall for a support. He winced as he bumped against it in his clumsiness.*
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Jul 29, 2008 16:28:21 GMT -5
*Nightfall came over to him again. She smiled gently and offered him a hand for support.*
"May I help you, Sir Gawain?"
*Her words came respectfully. He was the New Guardian, or would be, should he choose to accept. And there was something about him that made her respect him. Something... noble. Something... good.*
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Post by Gawain on Jul 29, 2008 16:42:07 GMT -5
*Gawain shied away from her, clinging to the wall.*
"No. Want."
*He started out again, edging towards the door.*
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Post by Merlin on Jul 29, 2008 16:45:22 GMT -5
*Merlin had made lunch in the kitchen, and found that it was about time to see to the children. He entered the Nursery, carrying on a tray with 2 glasses of milk and a jar of cookies. By the sight of Gawain by the wall, his face brightened.*
"Well hello there, young man. Good to see you up and about. Can I tempt you two with some milk and cookies?"
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Post by Gawain on Jul 29, 2008 18:00:57 GMT -5
*Gawain looked up at Merlin in a bit of surprise. He shook his head.*
"No. Want. No."
*He inched towards the door.*
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Post by Merlin on Jul 29, 2008 18:06:51 GMT -5
*Merlin smiled and ruffled Gawain's curls gently.*
"If it is your mother you want, she is on her way here now. She miss you so much that she can't stay away much longer. She really loves you, you know."
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Post by Gawain on Jul 29, 2008 18:16:06 GMT -5
((Didn't she just leave?))
*Gawain paused, like he was thinking. Then he slid down the wall, cupping his head in his hands.*
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Post by Merlin on Jul 29, 2008 18:22:04 GMT -5
((She did. I can think of something if you like )) *Merlin sat down beside the boy. Nightfall went into the other room to give them some privacy. Merlin wrapped his arms protectively around the boy, stroking his hair gently.* "Poor lad. It isn't an easy life you live. If I could make it easier for you, I would. But then I have to know what you want or need. If you don't speak to me, I can't help you. I know that it is not long ago since you were a baby. But in this short time you have learned so much. I am proud of you."
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Post by Gawain on Jul 29, 2008 18:40:56 GMT -5
((It just seems silly for her to leave and come right back. Sorry.))
*Gawain clutched at the man's robes, rubbing his face in them. He breathed deeply, sighing and drifting into an exhausted sleep.*
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Post by Merlin on Jul 29, 2008 18:47:54 GMT -5
((I agree. I'll edit the post in her bedroom and make her stay with her husband )) *Merlin smiled warmly and lifted the little boy up in his arms. Now that he was too big for the crib, he placed him in the bed where Malefica used to stay when she was watching her son. He tucked the blankets gently around the child and stroke his curls gently.* "Good night child." *He whispered softly and went out in the sideroom, where Nightfall was waiting. The two of them had a quiet conversation.*
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Post by Gawain on Jul 29, 2008 18:53:47 GMT -5
*Gawain slept for some time, a deep and troubled sleep filled with visions of strange things. He awoke with a sharp cry, clutching the blankets to himself.*
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Post by Merlin on Jul 29, 2008 19:07:51 GMT -5
*As soon as Merlin heard Gawain cry, he entered the room, ready to defend the boy against whatever it was that frightened him.
He came over to the bed, and lifted the boy up in his arms, holding him protectively.*
"There, there, lad. What were you dreaming about, that makes you cry out in such anguish?"
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Post by Gawain on Jul 29, 2008 19:10:10 GMT -5
*Gawain clutched the man's arm, his voice a whisper, but the word clear.*
"Pain."
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Post by Merlin on Jul 29, 2008 19:19:15 GMT -5
*Merlin held the boy protectively in his arms, ready to protect him from anything. But he didn't notice any other creatures than himself and gawain in the room.*
"Whose pain, child? Will someone try to harm you? Or anyone you know?"
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Post by Gawain on Jul 29, 2008 19:22:47 GMT -5
*Gawain's chest heaved.*
"So much. So many. Pain."
*He looked at his hands as if trying to make sense of it.*
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