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Post by Merlin on Jul 29, 2008 19:26:48 GMT -5
*Merlin held Gawain in his arms, stroking his hair gently.*
"Think over it for a while. When you are certain what it means, you can tell me. And then I will try to find a way to make the pain go away. What do you think about that?"
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Post by Gawain on Jul 29, 2008 19:33:21 GMT -5
*Gawain looked focused, trying to find the words.*
"Unsure..."
*He wrapped his arms around his knees, rubbing them.*
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Post by Merlin on Jul 29, 2008 19:37:28 GMT -5
*Merlin patted the boy's head. He thought the child had come far from being a baby yesterday, and now he could walk, talk and think clearly. There was nothing wrong with the boy's intelligence.*
"How about you and I go and get something good to eat in the kitchen, while you think over what this can mean? You will think much better on a full tummy than an empty one."
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Post by Gawain on Jul 29, 2008 19:46:16 GMT -5
((That's a big assumption on his part. But yes, his vocabulary has approved.))
*Gawain frowned for a moment, but nodded, meeting Merlin's eyes. He pulled back the blankets and swung his legs over, but he hesitated before standing.*
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Post by Merlin on Jul 29, 2008 19:53:20 GMT -5
((Merlin has taken him under his wings. No matter what others may say about Gawain, Merlin will defend him )) *Merlin looked friendly at him and placed some clothes on the bed. Then he stood up to leave the room.* "Nightfall and I will be waiting for you in the kitchen. If you need anything, just call on me."
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Post by Gawain on Jul 29, 2008 19:58:19 GMT -5
*It took nearly half an hour, but finally Gawain appeared in the doorway, his clothing on askew and mismatched and he slumped against the door frame.*
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Post by Merlin on Jul 29, 2008 20:02:28 GMT -5
*Merlin apologized himself to Nightfall, and discreetly helped Gawain straighten his clothes so they fit him better. Then he smiled down to the boy and patted his head.*
"There, isn't this much better? Now, what do you want to eat? I can make you anything you like."
*Nightfall was sitting by the table already, making herself a peanut butter sandwich.*
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Post by Gawain on Jul 29, 2008 20:08:31 GMT -5
*Gawain stumbled awkwardly to an empty chair, pausing briefly before pointing to the sandwich that the girl was eating.*
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Post by Merlin on Jul 29, 2008 20:11:16 GMT -5
*Merlin smiled and made Gawain a peanut butter sandwich. He offered it to Gawain, and looked at him with a smile.*
"What do you want to drink? We have cold, fresh spring water, freshly pressed orange juice and of course milk."
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Post by Gawain on Jul 29, 2008 20:22:31 GMT -5
*Gawain thought about it, but shook his head, trying to pull the sandwich into pieces, nibbling it privately.*
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Jul 29, 2008 20:30:04 GMT -5
Nightfall poured herself a glass of milk and drank the milk in tiny sips, while eating her peanut butter sandwich. Afterwards she peeled a banana and ate it slowly, enjoying every bite.*
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Post by Gawain on Jul 30, 2008 4:48:33 GMT -5
*Gawain ate quietly, trying to adjust to solid food, even with the help of his new teeth. But steadily, the peanut butter started to collect and he mashed his teeth, trying to get rid of it.*
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Jul 30, 2008 9:37:29 GMT -5
*Nightfall looked over Gawain and smiled gently. She recognized the problem.*
"You see, Gawain. That is what I use the banana and the milk for. I drink the milk to moist the food, then I eat the banana to swallow easier."
*She peeled a banana and offered it to Gawain.*
"Do you want to try one?"
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Post by Gawain on Jul 30, 2008 9:46:42 GMT -5
*Gawain cautiously took the banana. It squished in his hands, falling in bits to the table. He frowned, looking at the much that was left over his fingers, but he slowly stuck them in his mouth.*
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Post by Nightfall Siofra on Jul 30, 2008 9:50:44 GMT -5
*Nightfall smiled friendly to Gawain.*
"You'll get the hang of it. I did the same when I tried it the first time. It takes time to get used to it, doesn't it?"
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